User guide

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Rapier Switch Software Release 2.2.1
C613-02013-00 Rev A
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Introducing The AR400 Series Router ................................................................ 7
Why Read This User Guide? .............................................................................. 7
Where To Find More Information ....................................................................... 8
The AR400 Series Router Documentation Set .............................................. 8
Online Technical Support ............................................................................ 9
Features of the AR400 Series Router ................................................................. 9
Management Features ................................................................................ 9
Software Features ..................................................................................... 10
Special Features Licences .......................................................................... 11
CHAPTER 2
Getting Started
This Chapter ................................................................................................... 13
Warning about FLASH memory ....................................................................... 14
Connecting a Terminal or PC ........................................................................... 14
Terminal Communication Parameters .............................................................. 15
Logging In ...................................................................................................... 15
Changing a Password ..................................................................................... 16
Choosing a Password ...................................................................................... 16
Using the Commands ..................................................................................... 17
Aliases ...................................................................................................... 17
Getting Command Line Help ........................................................................... 18
Enabling Special Feature Licences .................................................................... 19
Setting System Parameters .............................................................................. 19
Assigning an IP Address .................................................................................. 20
Setting Routes ................................................................................................ 21
CHAPTER 3
Operating the Router
This Chapter ................................................................................................... 23
User Accounts and Privileges ........................................................................... 23
Normal Mode and Security Mode .................................................................... 25
Remote Management ..................................................................................... 27
Storing Files in FLASH Memory ........................................................................ 27
Using Scripts ................................................................................................... 28
Saving the Router’s Configuration ............................................................. 29
Storing Multiple Scripts ............................................................................. 29
Loading and Uploading Files ........................................................................... 30
File Naming Conventions .......................................................................... 30
Loading Files ............................................................................................. 31
Setting LOADER Defaults .......................................................................... 32
Example: Load a Patch File Using HTTP ..................................................... 32
Uploading Files From the Router ............................................................... 33
Example: Upload a Configuration File Using TFTP ...................................... 33
More information ..................................................................................... 33
Upgrading Router Software ............................................................................ 34
Example: Upgrade to a New Software Release Using TFTP ......................... 35
Example: Upgrade to a new patch file ...................................................... 37
Using the Built-in Editor .................................................................................. 38
SNMP and MIBs .............................................................................................. 38
For More About Operations and Facilities ........................................................ 39