Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager BayRS Version 12.00 Site Manager Software Version 6.00 Part No. 117347-A Rev.
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Contents About This Guide Before You Begin ...........................................................................................................xxiv Conventions ...................................................................................................................xxiv Acronyms ........................................................................................................................xxv Ordering Bay Networks Publications ........................................................
Using the Well-Known Connections List ..........................................................1-17 Configuring the Well-Known Connections List .................................................1-19 Connecting to the Router from a Site Manager Tool ........................................1-21 Router Connection Messages ................................................................................1-22 Setting a Router’s Date and Time .........................................................................
Chapter 3 Modifying and Saving Router Configurations Modifying a Router’s Configuration .................................................................................3-2 Configuration Procedure ..........................................................................................3-2 Modifying Network Interfaces ...................................................................................3-4 Preparing to Modify a Configuration File ................................................................
Copying and Renaming the Configuration File ........................................................4-7 Deleting a Configuration File ....................................................................................4-8 Booting with a Scheduled Boot .......................................................................................4-9 Enabling and Disabling a Scheduled Boot ...............................................................4-9 Configuring the Boot Schedule ................................
The Image Builder Menu Bar ...................................................................................6-5 Image Information ....................................................................................................6-5 Available Components and Current Components Lists ............................................6-5 Details Buttons .........................................................................................................6-6 Component Information Box ...........................
Viewing Event Messages .......................................................................................7-25 Loading the Event Log into the Events Manager ..........................................................7-26 Loading the Current Log ........................................................................................7-26 Loading the Remote Log ........................................................................................7-27 Loading a Local Log ...................................
Searching for Information in a Statistics Window ..........................................................8-20 Saving Statistics Information in an ASCII File ..............................................................8-21 Building Custom Statistics Windows .............................................................................8-22 Designing Custom Statistics Windows ...................................................................8-22 Saving the Custom Window to a File ..........................
Editing the Audit Trail Configuration File .................................................................10-4 Modifying the Audit Path Environment Variable .....................................................10-6 Chapter 11 Using the Ping Option Checking Router Connections Using Ping ...................................................................11-2 IP Ping ....................................................................................................................11-3 IP Ping Responses ....
Trap Parameters .......................................................................................................... B-16 Ping Parameters .......................................................................................................... B-17 Syslog Group Parameters ........................................................................................... B-22 Syslog Host List Parameters .......................................................................................
Figures Figure 1-1. Figure 1-2. Figure 1-3. Figure 1-4. Figure 1-5. Figure 1-6. Figure 1-7. Router Connection Options Window ........................................................1-7 Bay Networks Site Manager Window .......................................................1-8 Main Menu Bar and Submenus .............................................................1-10 Buttons on the Main Site Manager Window ...........................................1-11 Window with Function Buttons .......................
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Figure 9-5. Figure 10-1. Figure 10-2. Figure 11-1. Figure 11-2. Figure 11-3. Figure 11-4. Figure 11-5. Figure 11-6. Figure 11-7. Sample Configuration File Report ............................................................9-7 Sample Audit Trail Log File ....................................................................10-3 Default Audit Trail Configuration File ......................................................10-5 Ping from Router Menu ................................................................
Tables Table 1-1. Table 1-2. Table 1-3. Table 1-4. Table 1-5. Table 2-1. Table 3-1. Main Window Buttons ............................................................................1-11 Options in Connection List Management Window .................................1-18 Connections List Options .......................................................................1-20 Router Connection Error Messages .......................................................1-22 Site Manager Tools .............................
Table B-1. Table E-1. Table E-2. xxii syslogd Error Levels .............................................................................. B-32 NVRAM Storage for PPX-Based and VME-Based Routers .................... E-2 Kernel Configuration Window Information ............................................... E-4 117347-A Rev.
About This Guide If you are responsible for configuring and managing routers with Site Manager, you need to read this guide. 117347-A Rev.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Before You Begin Before using this guide, you must complete the following procedures. For a new router: • Install the router (refer to the installation guide that came with your router). • Connect the router to the network (refer to Quick-Starting Routers, Configuring BayStack Remote Access, or Connecting ASN Routers to a Network). Make sure that you are running the latest version of Bay Networks Site Manager and router software.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started with Site Manager Site Manager is a software application for configuring and managing Bay Networks routers. It uses a graphical user interface (GUI) to make router configuration and management tasks easier.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Topic Page Performing Basic Site Manager Operations 1-16 Exiting Site Manager 1-27 Changing Site Manager Fonts and Colors 1-28 Before You Begin If you are setting up a new router, complete the procedures that follow before continuing with this book. If your routers are already installed and operating, go to the next section, “How to Use This Guide.
Getting Started with Site Manager Updating the Original config File The router uses the config file by default when it boots. When you first receive your router, the config file does not contain a configured router interface. You will need to update config to include a configured interface. To do this, modify startup.cfg, save the modified file under a unique name, then boot the router with this new file. If the router boots successfully, you can then save the new file under the name config.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Router Security As the system administrator responsible for configuring and managing your router, you need to have full read-write access to the router; however, you will want to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the router. To secure the router, you must configure the router’s SNMP agent so that specific routers belong to an SNMP community of the appropriate access level, that is, read or read/write.
Getting Started with Site Manager Starting Site Manager You should have already installed Site Manager on a UNIX workstation or a PC (see Quick-Starting Routers for instructions). The next step is to start Site Manager, according to instructions for your platform. UNIX Workstation Start Site Manager from a directory where you have read/write permissions, because this becomes the working directory for Site Manager operations. Do not start Site Manager from the /usr/wf directory. To start Site Manager: 1.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager PC To start Site Manager using Windows 95®: 1. From the Windows 95 desktop, click on the START button. 2. From the START menu, choose Programs > Site Manager > PC_Site Manager. The main Site Manager window opens, then the Router Connection Options window opens (Figure 1-1). From this window, you connect to the router. Go to “Connecting to a Router for the First Time.” 1-6 117347-A Rev.
Getting Started with Site Manager Connecting to a Router for the First Time The first time you start Site Manager, the Router Connection Options window opens, prompting you to define a router connection (Figure 1-1). Figure 1-1. Router Connection Options Window The Router Connection Options window lets you connect to a Bay Networks router. You can open this window from within different Site Manager tools and connect to a different router. In this way, you can manage several routers at the same time.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 1-2. 1-8 Bay Networks Site Manager Window 117347-A Rev.
Getting Started with Site Manager Main Site Manager Window Site Manager’s graphical user interface organizes, summarizes, and simplifies router information. The first window you see after you start Site Manager is the main Site Manager window (refer to Figure 1-2). You access all Site Manager tools and commands from the main window. The lower half of the window displays basic router information such as IP address, SNMP community, system name, and management information base (MIB) version.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 1-3. 1-10 Main Menu Bar and Submenus 117347-A Rev.
Getting Started with Site Manager Main Window Buttons Below the main menu bar is a row of buttons that let you access certain Site Manager functions (Figure 1-4). Figure 1-4. Buttons on the Main Site Manager Window Table 1-1 describes each button. Table 1-1. Main Window Buttons Button Function Connection Opens the Router Connection Options window, which lets you connect to a specific rout and delete router entries. Statistics Opens the Statistics Manager window.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Well-Known Connections List At the right of the main Site Manager window, there is a list box entitled Well-Known Connections (refer to Figure 1-2), which lists the IP addresses of routers you have connected to with this version of Site Manager. Click on an IP address in the list to connect to a specific router. For information about how to use this list, go to “Connecting to Routers” on page 1-16. 1-12 117347-A Rev.
Getting Started with Site Manager Using Site Manager Windows To use Site Manager, you need to learn about: • • • Site Manager menu bars and function buttons Site Manager window conventions Getting Help for Site Manager windows To configure your router, you use the Configuration Manager. Refer to Chapter 2 for information about the Configuration Manager and how to enter data in the Configuration Manager windows.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Window Conventions Site Manager windows use the following conventions: • Menu options and buttons that end with three dots (...) display a window when you select them. • Menu options not followed by three dots and menu options followed by a shaded arrow ( ) display a menu when you select them. • Buttons not followed by three dots perform a function when you click on them. • Underlined letters in menu options identify keyboard shortcuts.
Getting Started with Site Manager Figure 1-6. Trap Configuration Window with Help Button To get Help about the window, click on Help; a Help window opens (Figure 1-7). Figure 1-7. Trap Configuration Help Window To exit the Help window, click on OK. 117347-A Rev.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Performing Basic Site Manager Operations This section describes the following basic operations you can perform with Site Manager: • Connecting to routers • Setting the router’s date and time • Determining Site Manager version • Starting Site Manager tools • Exiting Site Manager tools Connecting to Routers When you connect to a router for the first time, you must enter the router’s IP address in the Router Connection Options window (refer to “Conn
Getting Started with Site Manager Using the Router Connection Options Window To access the Router Connection Options window: 1. In the main Site Manager window (refer to Figure 1-2), click on the Connection function button or choose Options > Connections. The Router Connection Options window opens (refer to Figure 1-1). 2. In the Node Name/IP Address field, type the IP address of the destination router. 3. Accept the default values for the remaining parameters in the window or supply new values.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 1-8. Connection List Management Window Table 1-2 describes the options in the Connection List Management window. Table 1-2.
Getting Started with Site Manager Configuring the Well-Known Connections List You can define how Site Manager displays information in the Well-Known Connections list, how many routers are in the list, as well as other connection features. To set the options you want in the Well-Known Connections list, choose Options > Connections List from the Site Manager menu. The Connections List Options window opens (Figure 1-9). Figure 1-9. 117347-A Rev.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Table 1-3 describes the options in the Connections List Options window. Table 1-3. Connections List Options Option Function Polling Enables or disables the polling of the IP addresses in the list. If you set this option to On, Site Manager polls the IP addresses in the Well-Known Connections list to test whether the connections are still accessible. Test Sample Tests one connection or all connections per poll.
Getting Started with Site Manager Connecting to the Router from a Site Manager Tool Several Site Manager tools (the Router Files Manager, the Statistics Manager, and the Events Manager) let you connect to a router from within the tool. To connect to a router from a Site Manager tool: 1. Select Tools > . The tool’s main window opens. 2. Choose Options > Router Connection. The Router Connection Options window opens (refer to Figure 1-1). 3.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Router Connection Messages Site Manager provides three error messages that explain why a router connection attempt failed. These messages tell you what adjustments are needed to connect to the router. Any of these messages can appear in a message window in response to a failed connection attempt (Table 1-4). Table 1-4. Router Connection Error Messages Error Message Meaning and Action Connection failed, SNMP agent not responding.
Getting Started with Site Manager Setting a Router’s Date and Time To update the router’s date, time, and time zone, use the Router Date and Time option. To update the routers date, time, and time zone: 1. In the main Site Manager window, choose Administration > Router Date and Time. The Router Date and Time window opens (Figure 1-10). Figure 1-10. 2. Router Date and Time Window Use the slide bar in each field to select the correct values.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Displaying Site Manager Version To display the version of Site Manager you are running, choose Help > Site Manager Version in any window. The Version window opens (Figure 1-11). Figure 1-11. Version Window Make sure that the Site Manager version is compatible with the version of router software shown in the Description and MIB Version fields in the lower half of the main Site Manager window (refer to Figure 1-2).
Getting Started with Site Manager Starting Site Manager Tools To start a Site Manager tool, choose an option from the Tools menu in the main Site Manager window (refer to Figure 1-3). Table 1-5 lists and describes Site Manager tools. Table 1-5. Site Manager Tools Site Manager Tool What It Does Configuration Manager Configures the router. Statistics Manager Collects information about the router, protocols, the MIB, and router performance.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Exiting Site Manager Tools To exit a Site Manager tool, begin at the main window for the tool and choose File > Exit. For all tools other than the Configuration Manager, you exit the tool immediately. If you are exiting the Configuration Manager, a window opens (Figure 1-12) asking: Figure 1-12. Exit Configuration Manager Window Click on Yes to save your changes and exit the Configuration Manager.
Getting Started with Site Manager Exiting Site Manager Caution: When you exit a Site Manager window on the PC, always use the appropriate Site Manager button or menu. Do not exit a Site Manager window using the Windows 95 Close button in the upper right corner of each window because you may affect Site Manager operation. To exit Site Manager: 1. Access the main Site Manager window (refer to Figure 1-2). 2. Choose File > Exit. A confirmation window opens asking if you want to exit. 3. Click on OK.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Changing Site Manager Fonts and Colors To display and change Site Manager fonts and colors, go to one of the following sections: • Changing Fonts on a PC • Changing Colors on a PC • Changing Fonts on a UNIX Workstation • Changing Colors on a UNIX Workstation Changing Fonts on a PC To change Site Manager fonts on the PC, open the file jam.ini in your Windows 95 directory (usually \windows).
Getting Started with Site Manager Changing Fonts on a UNIX Workstation You can change fonts and colors for yourself or for all users of Site Manager on a UNIX workstation. The .Xdefaults file in your home directory defines the fonts and colors for your Site Manager environment. The XJam file defines Site Manager fonts and colors displayed in windows for all users of Site Manager. On SPARCstations running OpenWindows, this file is in the $OPENWINHOME/lib/app-defaults directory.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Changing Colors on a UNIX Workstation To change the foreground or background color for your own use of Site Manager: 1. Add the appropriate line to the .Xdefaults file. If you want to change the foreground color, add the following line, where color is the name of the color you want: XJam*foreground:color If you want to change the background color, add the following line, where color is the name of the color you want: XJam*background:color 2. Save the .
Chapter 2 Using the Configuration Manager This chapter describes the Configuration Manager, the Site Manager tool that lets you create and modify router configuration files. A configuration file contains the user-defined configuration for a router and its interfaces. Once you have a working configuration file, you can use that file to boot the router.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Configuration Manager User Interface The Configuration Manager is the tool you use to configure a router. You access the Configuration Manager by choosing Tools > Configuration Manager from the main Site Manager window. Using the Configuration Manager, you can do the following: • Customize and add network interfaces on the router. • Make configuration changes locally or remotely. • Configure the router’s connection to the Technician Interface.
Using the Configuration Manager Entering Parameter Values Using the Values Button To configure a router, you need to enter values for parameters in the Configuration Manager windows. Most configuration parameters have a default value that is displayed in the parameter field. To change the default value, you can use the Values button and choose a value from a list of valid options. The Values button is in the upper right corner of the window (Figure 2-1).
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 2-2. Values Selection Window 3. Click on the diamond to the left of the option you want. 4. Click on OK. The option you selected appears in the appropriate field. Click on Cancel to exit the Values Selection window without choosing a value. Exit the Values Selection window to view values for other parameters. Entering Parameter Values Using the Keyboard You can also use the keyboard to enter parameter values.
Using the Configuration Manager Getting Help for Parameters Most Configuration Manager windows have a Help button in upper right corner of the window (refer to Figure 2-1). If you are unsure of a parameter’s function, click on Help to get a description of the parameter that includes the default value, the valid options, the function of the parameter, and instructions about setting the parameter. To get help about a parameter: 1. Click in the field for which you want help. 2. Click on Help.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Specifying System Information When you connect to the router from the main Site Manager window, Site Manager displays administrative information in the main Site Manager window (refer to Figure 1-2). You can use the Configuration Manager to specify a system name, a system contact, and a system location for the router. To specify router information: 1. Connect to the router. Refer to Chapter 1 for instructions. 2.
Using the Configuration Manager Figure 2-5. 4. Edit System Description Parameters Window Enter the required information. Refer to the parameter descriptions beginning on page B-4. You can also click on Help. 5. Click on OK. The information is saved and you return to the Configuration Manager window. 6. Choose File > Exit. You return to the main Site Manager window. 7. 117347-A Rev. A Do one of the following to see the new system information: a.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Configuration Manager Operating Modes You can perform all configuration tasks in one of three modes: • Local mode, described on page 2-8 • Remote mode, described on page 2-19 • Dynamic mode, described on page 2-21 The Configuration Mode field in the upper left corner of each window identifies the Configuration Manager’s current operating mode (refer to Figure 2-4).
Using the Configuration Manager Opening a Configuration File in Local Mode To open a configuration file in local mode, begin at the main Site Manager window and choose Tools > Configuration Manager > Local File. The File Selection window opens (Figure 2-6). Figure 2-6. File Selection Window The File Selection window contains the following information: • The Path List, which shows the path from the root directory to the current directory.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Opening an Existing Configuration File To open an existing file, use one of the following methods: • Click on the correct path by selecting options in the Path List, Directories List, and Files List boxes, then click on Open File. • Enter the correct names in the Path, Directory, and Files fields, then click on Open File. After you open a file, the Configuration Manager opens and displays a logical image of the router’s connectors.
Using the Configuration Manager Opening a New Configuration File You must have write-access privileges to the directory where you want to create a configuration file. To open a new configuration file: 1. In the File Selection window, specify the file name (refer to Figure 2-6). • Click on the correct path by selecting options in the Path List, Directories List, and Files List boxes, then click on Open File. • Enter the correct names in the Path, Directory, and Files fields, then click on Open File.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager The Configuration Manager opens and displays the logical image of the router’s connectors (Figure 2-9). If you are configuring an ARN, go to “Opening a New Configuration File for an ARN Router” on page 2-14. Figure 2-9. Configuration Manager Window for a New Configuration File 3. Specify the router’s hardware. In local mode, the Configuration Manager requires that you specify the hardware configuration whenever you create a new configuration file.
Using the Configuration Manager Figure 2-10. b. Module List Window Click on the hardware module you want for that slot. Scroll through the window to see all the modules. c. Click on OK. You return to the Configuration Manager window, which now displays the slot with the module you selected. 117347-A Rev. A 4. Specify modules for any other slots you want to configure. 5. Go to Chapter 3 to modify the configuration file.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Opening a New Configuration File for an ARN Router When you open a new configuration file for an ARN router, the Configuration Manager window displays the logical image of the ARN router’s connectors (Figure 2-11). Figure 2-11. Configuration Manager Window for a New Configuration File (ARN) 1. In the Configuration Manager window, click on Base Module. The Module List window for the ARN opens (Figure 2-12). 2-14 117347-A Rev.
Using the Configuration Manager Figure 2-12. 2. Module List Window for an ARN Base Module Select the base module configuration from the Base Modules/Data Collection Modules list. If the ARN base module contains an installed RMON data collection module (DCM), select Ethernet/DCM. 3. Click on OK. You return to the Configuration Manager window, which now displays the interfaces for the base module selected. 4.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 2-13. 7. Module List Window for an ARN Adapter Module Select the WAN module type from the Adapter Modules list at the top of the window. You return to the Configuration Manager window, which now displays an interface for the selected adapter module. 8. To select a second WAN adapter module, repeat steps 6 and 7. 9. If the ARN contains no expansion module, configure the ARN module interfaces next. 10.
Using the Configuration Manager Figure 2-14. Module List Window for an ARN Expansion Module 11. Select the expansion module type from the Expansion Modules/Data Collection Modules list. 12. Click on OK. You return to the Configuration Manager window, which now displays the expansion module interfaces. Figure 2-15 shows the interfaces for a sample configuration. 117347-A Rev.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 2-15. Sample ARN Module Configuration 13. Go to Chapter 3 to modify the configuration file. 2-18 117347-A Rev.
Using the Configuration Manager Remote Mode Remote mode lets you access the router over the network and retrieve the configuration file from the router. You can then modify the configuration, save it, and implement it at a later time by rebooting the router. This mode allows you to change the router’s configuration at a time that will least interrupt productivity.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 2-16. 3. Edit Remote Configuration File Window Retrieve a configuration file from the router as follows: a. In the Volume field, select a volume. This is the volume of an existing configuration file or the destination volume for a new file. When you click in the Volume field, a menu listing the volumes opens. When you select a volume, its contents are displayed in the Directory list. b. Specify a file name in the Enter file name field.
Using the Configuration Manager Dynamic Mode Dynamic mode lets you access the router over the network and configure the router in real time. Any changes you make happen immediately in RAM, but they are not written to flash memory (or diskette on older routers) until you save the file. Do not use dynamic mode to create an entirely new router configuration file. Instead, use it to make minor changes to an existing configuration file.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager The Configuration Manager and the Technician Interface The Technician Interface is a command-line interface that provides management access to a Bay Networks router. Using the Technician Interface, you can configure some parameters, disable or enable protocols, and monitor router operation. For more information, refer to Using Technician Interface Software.
Using the Configuration Manager The Console Lists window displays the router’s console (serial) ports. Console ports are the physical ports on a router for system input and output. The number of ports depends on the router model. 3. Select a console port from the Console Lists window. 4. Edit the parameters. Refer to the parameter descriptions beginning on page B-5 or click on Help. 5. Click on Apply to save your changes. 6. Click on Done after you configure all the ports.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Table 2-1. ARN V.34 Console Modem Defaults Modem Signal/Parameter Value Clear To Send (CTS) On Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Set to answer all incoming calls. Data Carrier Detect (DCD) or RLSD On while carrier is present. (The ARN uses DCD to detect modem connect and disconnect.) Data Set Ready (DSR) On Ready to Send (RTS) Ignored Synchronous/Asynchronous Mode Asynchronous AutoAnswer Answer on two rings with DTR active.
Using the Configuration Manager 2. Read the message and click on OK. The Configure Console V.34 Modem window opens (Figure 2-18). Figure 2-18. 3. Configure Console V.34 Modem Window Set the Modem Factory Defaults parameter to Disable. Click on Help for parameter descriptions. 4. In the Modem Config String parameter, enter a standard AT command string. Caution: Entering an invalid command string could disable the modem. Site Manager can verify AT command string changes only when in dynamic mode.
Chapter 3 Modifying and Saving Router Configurations This chapter describes how to use the Configuration Manager to add and modify network interfaces. Most parameters are set to a default value that is suitable for most networks; however, the Configuration Manager lets you customize these settings. Bay Networks provides documentation that contains information and instructions for configuring network interfaces for a particular protocol.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Modifying a Router’s Configuration If you are configuring a new router, you need to modify the initial configuration file, startup.cfg, which you created using the Quick-Start procedure. (For information about the Quick-Start procedure, refer to Quick-Starting Routers.) If you are configuring a router that is already in your network, you need to modify an existing configuration file, usually named config (config is the default configuration file).
Modifying and Saving Router Configurations Table 3-1. Tasks to Configure a New or Existing Router Task Instructions 1. Connect to the router. Refer to Chapter 1. 2. Verify free space on the destination router volume and, if applicable, compact flash memory. Refer to “Verifying Available Space on the Destination Volume” on page 3-5. 3. Make a copy of the configuration file using the Router Files Manager. Refer to “Making a Copy of the Existing Configuration File” on page 3-7.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Modifying Network Interfaces Before you modify a configuration file, you should be familiar with the Configuration Manager’s three operating modes and you should make sure that the Configuration Manager is operating on your UNIX workstation or PC. (Refer to Chapter 2 for information.) You can add a protocol interface to the router, for example, a multiple IP interface, a WAN interface, or a LAN interface.
Modifying and Saving Router Configurations Preparing to Modify a Configuration File Before modifying a configuration file, you need to make sure that you do not corrupt any existing configuration file. The following sections tell you how to prepare for modifying an interface. (Chapter 5 provides additional detail about these procedures.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 3-1. 3. Router Files Manager Window Check the amount of free space. -- For NVFS routers, that is, routers with flash memory, check the number of bytes displayed for contiguous free space. -- For DOS routers, that is, routers that use diskettes, check the number of bytes displayed for available free space. 4. For flash memory cards only, choose Commands > Compact. A confirmation window opens asking if you want to compact the files (Figure 3-2).
Modifying and Saving Router Configurations Figure 3-2. 5. Compact Confirmation Window Click on OK. You return to the Router Files Manager window (refer to Figure 3-1). Caution: On AN and ANH routers, compacting memory can take up to 12 minutes. Do not reset the router during this time because you will corrupt the flash memory. Consequently, you will need to replace the flash memory to boot the router. 6. Choose File > Exit. You return to the main Site Manager window.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 3-3. 6. Copy Window (Source File Name) Type a source file name, then click on OK. A second Copy window prompts you for the destination file name (Figure 3-4). Figure 3-4. 7. Copy Window (Destination File Name) Type a new name for the file copy, in the format , for example, 2:test.cfg, then click on OK. A confirmation window opens (Figure 3-5). Figure 3-5. 3-8 Copy Confirmation Window 117347-A Rev.
Modifying and Saving Router Configurations 8. Click on OK. The Router Files Manager copies the source file to the file name and volume you specified. 9. Go to “Transferring the Configuration File to the Site Manager Workstation.” Transferring the Configuration File to the Site Manager Workstation To transfer the copy of the configuration file from the router to your Site Manager workstation: 1. In the Router Files Manager window, choose the router volume where you stored the copy of the file. 2.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager 5. Click on OK. The configuration file now resides in a directory on your Site Manager workstation. You return to the Router Files Manager. 6. Choose File > Exit. You return to the main Site Manager window. 3-10 117347-A Rev.
Modifying and Saving Router Configurations Adding a Circuit to an Interface The Configuration Manager simplifies router configuration by providing default values for most of the parameters required to configure an interface. To customize the configuration for your network, you can modify these parameter defaults. To add a network interface, you must configure a circuit then enable bridging or routing protocols for that circuit. The next section details these procedures.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Table 3-2. Understanding Letters in Circuit Names Circuit-Type Letter Connector Type E Ethernet E1 E1 F FDDI H HSSI MCE1 MCE1 MCT1 MCT1 O Token ring S Synchronous T1 T1 Use the circuit-naming convention to consistently name circuit types and locations. You can, however, assign any circuit name containing up to 15 characters (alphanumeric, underline, or slash) without spaces. Circuit names are case-sensitive.
Modifying and Saving Router Configurations Figure 3-7. Configuration Manager Window 3. Click on the connector for the network interface. The Add Circuit window opens (Figure 3-8). Figure 3-8. 117347-A Rev.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Except for MCT1 and MCE1 connectors, the Configuration Manager automatically sets all physical layer parameters, that is, the line parameters, to default values for the type of connector you select. For all LAN connections, the Configuration Manager also configures the data link layer connection for the LAN circuit. 4. Accept the default circuit name or type a new one, then click on OK.
Modifying and Saving Router Configurations Configuring a LAN Protocol for a Circuit After you add a LAN circuit, the Select Protocols window opens (Figure 3-9). Figure 3-9. Select Protocols Window The Select Protocols window varies according to circuit type, displaying only those protocols that the circuit type supports.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager If you select a protocol service, that protocol is enabled. For example, if you select RIP or OSPF, the Configuration Manager enables IP because RIP and OSPF are services of IP. 2. Specify the required information in each protocol-specific window that opens. 3. Click on OK. After you define all protocols for the circuit, you return to the Configuration Manager window. The connector is highlighted to indicate that the interface is configured.
Modifying and Saving Router Configurations To select WAN protocols for a circuit: 1. Click on the box to the left of the protocols you want to enable, then click on OK. When you select a WAN protocol, note the following: • Selecting frame relay, PPP, or SMDS automatically enables protocol prioritization. For information about protocol prioritization, refer to Configuring Traffic Filters and Protocol Prioritization.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager • Specify values for WAN configuration parameters, if prompted by the Configuration Manager. For some WAN protocols, such as ATM DXI, SMDS, SDLC, and X.25, you must configure certain parameters immediately after selecting the WAN protocol for a circuit. Refer to the appropriate WAN documentation for instructions on configuring protocol parameters. After you define all protocols for the circuit, you return to the Configuration Manager window.
Modifying and Saving Router Configurations Modifying Circuits on an Interface You can modify existing circuits in the following ways: • Add protocols to a circuit. • Move a circuit. • Rename a circuit. • Assign additional IP addresses to a circuit. • Delete protocols from a circuit. • Delete a circuit from the router. The sections that follow explain how to do these tasks. Adding Protocols to a Circuit To add protocols to an existing circuit: 1.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager 3. Click on Edit. The Circuit Definition window opens (Figure 3-12). Figure 3-12. 4. Circuit Definition Window Choose Protocols > Add/Delete. The Select Protocols window opens (refer to Figure 3-9). 5. Choose the protocols that you want add to this circuit; then click on OK. For each protocol you add, the Configuration Manager displays a protocol-specific configuration window. 6. Configure each protocol you are adding.
Modifying and Saving Router Configurations Moving a Circuit After you configure a circuit on a network interface, you can move the circuit to another interface. Moving a circuit is useful if you plan to replace a hardware module and you do not want to lose a configured interface.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Renaming a Circuit You may want to rename a circuit if you moved the circuit from one interface to another. The circuit name reflects the location of the connector and if it is moved, the old name may cause confusion. To rename a circuit on the router: 1. In the Configuration Manager window, choose Circuits > Edit Circuits. The Circuit List window opens (refer to Figure 3-11). 2. Chose the circuit that you want to rename. 3. Click on Edit.
Modifying and Saving Router Configurations The Circuit Definition window opens (refer to Figure 3-12). 3. Choose Protocols > Edit IP > Interfaces. The IP Interfaces window opens (Figure 3-13). Figure 3-13. 4. IP Interfaces Window Click on Add. The IP Configuration window opens (Figure 3-14). 117347-A Rev.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 3-14. IP Configuration Window 5. Specify an IP address for this circuit. 6. Click on OK. You return to the IP Interfaces window (refer to Figure 3-13). The address you assigned to the circuit appears in the window’s list box. 7. 3-24 Repeat steps 1 through 6 for each IP address you want to add. 117347-A Rev.
Modifying and Saving Router Configurations Deleting Protocols from a Circuit To delete protocols from a circuit: 1. In the Configuration Manager window, choose Circuits > Edit Circuits. The Circuit List window opens (refer to Figure 3-11). 2. Select the circuit whose configuration you want to modify. 3. Click on Edit. The Circuit Definition window opens (refer to Figure 3-12). 4. Choose Protocols > Add/Delete. The Select Protocols window opens (refer to Figure 3-9). 5.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Deleting a Circuit from the Router When you delete a circuit from the router, you remove all line and protocol information from that circuit. If you want to redefine this circuit, you must repeat the procedure for adding network interfaces. To delete a circuit from the router: 1. In the Configuration Manager window, choose Circuits > Delete Circuit. The Circuit List window opens (refer to Figure 3-11). 2. Choose the circuit you want to delete. 3.
Modifying and Saving Router Configurations Modifying Configurations with New Link or Net Modules When you replace a link module or net module with a module of a different type, you must edit the router’s configuration file to reflect this change. When you change hardware in a slot containing configured circuits, the Configuration Manager automatically deletes the circuits. Note: Only the ASN router uses net modules. To replace a new link module or net module: 1. Copy the router’s configuration file.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 3-16. b. Module List Window Select the new link module or net module you installed, then click on OK. A confirmation window opens (Figure 3-17). Figure 3-17. c. Confirming a Circuit Delete Request Click on OK. You return to the Configuration Manager window (refer to Figure 3-7). 3-28 117347-A Rev.
Modifying and Saving Router Configurations 5. Configure circuits on the new link or net module. Refer to “Configuring a Circuit” on page 3-12. 6. Choose File > Save to save your changes. Refer to “Saving Configuration Files” on page 3-30 for instructions. 7. Reboot the router with the edited configuration file. Refer to Chapter 4 for instructions. 8. Delete the old configuration file from the router. Refer to Chapter 4 for instructions. 9. Rename the edited configuration file to config.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Saving Configuration Files The Configuration Manager does not create a configuration file until you save the configuration information to a volume on the router’s file system. A volume is the slot location of the router’s flash memory card or the disk drive. Refer to one of the following sections for instructions on saving a configuration file.
Modifying and Saving Router Configurations 4. Click on Save. The File Saved window opens (Figure 3-19). Figure 3-19. 5. File Saved Window Click on OK. You return to the Configuration Manager window. 6. Choose File > Exit. You return to the main Site Manager window. 7. Go to the next section “Transferring a Local Mode Configuration File to the Router” to send the configuration file to the router.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 3-20. 5. TFTP Put File Selection Window In the Path field, type the path to the directory that contains the file you want to transfer. The files in that directory appear in the Files window. You may transfer one or more files at a time. 6. In the Files list, click on the file that you want to transfer, then click on Add. The selected file appears in the Files To Put list box.
Modifying and Saving Router Configurations The Router Files Manager transfers the selected file to the router. During the file transfer operation, the Router Files Manager displays a message at the bottom of the window indicating which file is currently being transferred, and the address of the router that is receiving the file. When the transfer is complete, the TFTP Put File Selection window closes and you return to the Router Files Manager window. 10.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager 4. Click on Save. The File Saved window opens (Figure 3-22). Figure 3-22. 5. File Saved Window Click on OK. You return to the Configuration Manager window. 6. Go to Chapter 4 to boot the router with the new file. You should test the configuration file to verify its integrity. After you are confident that you can use the new file, you can rename it config. 3-34 117347-A Rev.
Modifying and Saving Router Configurations Saving a Configuration File in Dynamic Mode If you make configuration changes in dynamic mode, you are changing the active configuration file on the router. You are implementing changes in memory, but not overwriting the config file until you save the modified file. When you save your changes, the file is saved directly to the router. Save dynamically made changes to the config file only when you want to maintain a permanent record of the changes.
Chapter 4 Booting the Router To restart the router with a modified configuration file or router image file, or to recover if the router experiences a problem, you need to boot the router. In this book, the term boot refers to a warm-start of the router. When you warm-start a router, the power remains on while the router resets; you do not use the power switch to turn the router off and then on. This chapter contains the following information: 117347-A Rev.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Booting Methods You can boot the router in one of three ways: • Regular boot (also referred to as a default boot) The router boots with the default config and image files when you press the Reset button on the router. • Named boot The router boots with configuration and image files that you name. • Scheduled boot The router boots with configuration and image files that you name at a time of day that you specify.
Booting the Router Preparing to Boot a Router You access the boot function in the main Site Manager window by choosing Administration from the main menu bar. Booting a router warm-starts every processor module in the router. Pressing the Reset button on the front panel of the router performs the same procedure. Note: You can use Site Manager to warm-start a router only.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager If the PCMCIA/Floppy switch is in the PCMCIA setting and you boot the router, the following occurs: • The router boots using 1:ace.out if it is available. If not, it boots from 2:ace.out if it is available. If both are unavailable, a boot error occurs. • The router boots using 1:config if it is available. If not, it boots from 2:config if it is available. If both are unavailable, a configuration error occurs.
Booting the Router Booting with a Named Boot You typically perform a named boot to use a new or modified configuration or image file. This type of boot lets you specify the files that the router uses to boot and to operate. If you are booting with a new or modified configuration file, you should have saved this file under a unique name. (Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on how to save a configuration file.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager 3. For a router with multiple volumes, specify the volume for the boot image and the volume for the configuration file. a. Click in the volume box for the boot image (not the box that displays the name of the boot image file, for example, bn.exe). A menu lists all available volumes. b. Choose the volume with the boot image that you want to use. c. To boot with a different image file, type the file name in the field next to the volume box. d.
Booting the Router Copying and Renaming the Configuration File By default, the file named config is the configuration file used to boot the router. After you test a modified configuration file, you can use the Router Files Manager to copy the file under the default file name, config, and delete the old file. Before you copy your configuration file, make sure that there is enough space on the router for all the files. Refer to Chapter 5 for information. To copy and rename a modified configuration file: 1.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Deleting a Configuration File Use the Router Files Manager to delete a configuration file from the router, that is, the test configuration file, not the config file. To delete a file: 1. In the Site Manager window, choose Tools > Router Files Manager. The Router Files Manager window opens. 2. Select the test configuration file from the list. 3. Choose Commands > Delete. A confirmation window appears. 4. Click on OK.
Booting the Router Booting with a Scheduled Boot A scheduled boot, or Remote User Interface (RUI) boot, lets you specify the exact date and time a boot takes place. It functions in all other aspects as a named boot (refer to “Booting with a Named Boot”). This section describes how to: • Enable and disable a scheduled boot. • Schedule multiple boot times. • Modify a scheduled boot. • Delete a scheduled boot.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 4-2. 3. RUI Boot Group List Window Edit the parameter. -- Enter Enable to globally enable booting. -- Enter Disable to globally disable booting. After you enable the boot parameter, you choose Platform > Scheduled Boot > Global to enable or disable subsequent scheduled boots. 4. Click on OK. You return to the Configuration Manager window. 4-10 117347-A Rev.
Booting the Router Configuring the Boot Schedule To specify the date and time for a router boot, as well as the image and configuration files the router uses: 1. In the Configuration Manager window, choose Platform > Scheduled Boot > Boot Parameters. The RUI Boot Interface Parameters window opens (Figure 4-3). Figure 4-3. 2. RUI Boot Interface Parameters Window Click on Add. The RUI Boot Parameters window opens (Figure 4-4). 117347-A Rev.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 4-4. 3. RUI Boot Parameters Window Enter the appropriate information for each of the parameters. You must configure all the parameters to schedule a boot. Refer to the parameter descriptions beginning on page B-12 or click on Help. 4. Click on OK. You return to the RUI Boot Interface Parameters window, which lists the image name and configuration file of the appropriate router (Figure 4-5). The date and time of the boot appear in the list box.
Booting the Router Figure 4-5. 5. RUI Boot Interface Parameters Window Click on Done. You return to the Configuration Manager window. A scheduled boot is now configured for the specified date and time, using the boot image and configuration file you specified. How the Router’s Date and Time Affect a Scheduled Boot If you change the router’s date and time after you configure a scheduled boot, the router does not adjust the boot schedule accordingly. The router boots based on the previous date and time.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Modifying the Parameters for a Scheduled Boot You can modify the Enable, Image Name, and Configuration File Name parameters for a scheduled boot. To modify the date and time of a scheduled boot, you must delete that boot and reschedule another boot. Refer to“Deleting a Scheduled Boot,” next in this chapter, for instructions. To edit parameters for a scheduled boot: 1. In the Configuration Manager window, choose Platform > Scheduled Boot > Boot Parameters.
Booting the Router 4. Click on Done. You return to the Configuration Manager window. 5. To create a new scheduled boot entry, refer to “Booting with a Scheduled Boot” on page 4-9. Deleting All Scheduled Boots You can delete all scheduled boots from the current version of Site Manager. After you delete all entries, you cannot recover them. To disable all scheduled boots without deleting them, refer to “Enabling and Disabling a Scheduled Boot” on page 4-9. To delete all scheduled boots: 1.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Booting a Processor Module To troubleshoot a router problem, you can boot a processor module to determine whether the module is the problem. To boot an individual processor module, you use the Reset Slot option in the Administration menu in the Site Manager menu bar. The Reset Slot option warm-starts a single processor module in the router with the boot image and configuration file that the router is currently using.
Booting the Router To boot a processor module: 1. In the main Site Manager window, choose Administration > Reset Slot. The Reset Slot window opens, showing the router’s default slot (Figure 4-7). Figure 4-7. 2. Reset Slot Window Click on the box displaying the slot number. A menu opens listing all available slots (Figure 4-8). Figure 4-8. Selecting a Slot 3. Choose the slot that holds the processor module that you want to boot. 4. Click on Reset. A confirmation window opens. 5. Click on OK.
Chapter 5 Managing Router Files To manage router files, you use the Router Files Manager. To access the Router Files Manager, choose Tools > Router Files Manager from the main Site Manager window. This chapter contains the following information: 117347-A Rev.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Displaying a List of Router Files To display the files on the router, begin at the main Site Manager window and choose select Tools > Router Files Manager. The Router Files Manager window opens, showing the files in the active volume (Figure 5-1). Figure 5-1. Router Files Manager Window Note: You can access the same window from the main Site Manager window by clicking on the Files button. 5-2 117347-A Rev.
Managing Router Files In the Router Files Manager window, the active volume is represented by a number or letter, depending on the type of media the router uses (Table 5-1). Table 5-1. Active Volume Representations Media Active Volume Description Flash memory card or SIMM 1 through 14a If the router uses a memory card or a SIMM, the active volume can be from 1 through 14, depending on the router platform. Diskette A If the router uses a diskette, the active volume shown is A. a.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Default Router File Names Table 5-2 lists the default file names in the Router Files Manager window. Table 5-2. Default Router File Names File Name Description Notes ace.out Bootable image for the FN, LN, ALN, AFN with diskette, and CN afn.exe Bootable image for the AFN with nonvolatile (flash) file system The router automatically references this binary file for booting instructions, unless you specify another bootable image.
Managing Router Files Table 5-2. Default Router File Names (continued) File Name Description Notes freboot.exe Copy of the bootstrap image resident on the bootstrap PROM for the BCN and BLN You cannot read or change this file. install.bat Script containing Technician Interface commands You use Bay Networks Technician Interface commands during the initial startup. Refer to Quick-Starting Routers. ti.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager File-Naming Conventions Table 5-2 lists the default file names for the router software. You can change file names or make copies of a file and give the copy a unique name. For example, if you modify a configuration file, you may want to test it under a unique name before you rename it config and overwrite the original configuration file. The guidelines for naming files are: • File names must start with an alphabetical character.
Managing Router Files Checking Available and Contiguous Free Space on a Volume At the bottom of the Router Files Manager window (refer to Figure 5-1), the amount of free space in a selected volume is displayed (Table 5-3). Table 5-3.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Copying a File You can use the Router Files Manager to copy a file on the router. You can copy the file to a different volume or to the same volume. You may want to copy a file and modify it to protect the original. Before you copy a file, do the following: • Use a unique file name for the copy. The router automatically overwrites any existing file with a file of the same name.
Managing Router Files 5. Click on OK. A second Copy window prompts you for the destination file name (Figure 5-4). Figure 5-4. 6. Copy Window (Destination File Name) Enter the destination file name in the following format: : If you are copying a file from a diskette to flash memory, enter the destination file name in lowercase letters only. 7. Click on OK. A confirmation window opens (Figure 5-5). Figure 5-5. 8. Copy Confirmation Window Click on OK.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Deleting a File Using the Router Files Manager, you can delete one or more files at a time from a volume. Caution: You cannot recover a file after you delete it. Be sure to back up critical files. To delete files from a router: 1. In the main Site Manager window, choose Tools > Router Files Manager. The Router Files Manager window opens (refer to Figure 5-1). 2. Select the file that you want to delete. To select multiple files, click on each file.
Managing Router Files 4. Click on Yes. The router deletes the files you specified from the volume. You return to the Router Files Manager window. 5. If the router uses flash memory, choose Commands > Compact to compact memory. Compacting memory provides more file space and ensures that the available free space is contiguous. 117347-A Rev.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Transferring Files The Router Files Manager allows you to transfer files between any router and Site Manager workstation by using the Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) (Figure 5-7). Figure 5-7. Choosing the TFTP Option Using TFTP, you can perform the following tasks: 5-12 • Transfer a file from the router to the Site Manager workstation (refer to “Transferring a File from the Router” on page 5-13).
Managing Router Files . Note: To transfer files to or from a router that uses a diskette-based file system, you must set the TFTP Retry Time Out parameter to 10 seconds. If you do not adjust this parameter, duplicate transfer sessions may occur. This, in turn, may result in zero-length or locked files on the diskette. (For more information about how to set the TFTP Retry Time Out parameter, refer to Configuring IP Utilities.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 5-8. 6. TFTP Get Files Window Transfer the files using one of the following methods: • To transfer a file without changing the file name, specify the destination directory on the Site Manager workstation and click on OK. • The Router Files Manager transfers the file to the Site Manager workstation. If a file with the same name already exists in that directory, the transferred file overwrites it.
Managing Router Files Figure 5-9. TFTP Rename Files Window a. Enter the name of the file you want to retrieve from the router in the Proceed with TFTP Get of file field. b. Enter the path and file name of the destination directory on your Site Manager workstation in the Destination File field. c. Click on OK. The Router Files Manager transfers the files to the Site Manager workstation using the new name.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Transferring Files to the Router The Put File(s) option from the TFTP menu allows you to transfer files from the Site Manager workstation to one or more routers. Note the following guidelines: • If the destination router is running IP in host-only mode, and you have configured the destination router with the same IP address on multiple physical interfaces, test the connection to the router using the ping command.
Managing Router Files Setting Up File Transfers to Multiple Routers You can transfer one or more files from the Site Manager workstation to several routers simultaneously. For example, you might want to send a new boot image to three different routers at the same time. Before you can use the Put File(s) option to transfer files to multiple routers, you need to set up the destination routers. To set up multiple routers to receive file transfers: 1.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager The Default Routers list displays the routers to which you are currently connected. The Current Routers list displays the routers whose files you want to manage simultaneously. The Volume list displays all the volume identifiers for Bay Networks routers. 4. Select the destination volumes and routers for the files being transferred as follows: a. Select one or more routers from the Default Routers list. b.
Managing Router Files In Figure 5-12, you will transfer the same files to volume 2 on the first router, volume 3 on the second router, and volume 4 on the third router. Figure 5-12. Multiple Volumes and Routers in the Router Setup Window To remove an entry from the Current Routers list, select the router entry and click on Remove. 5. Click on Save. 6. Go to “Using the Put Files Option to Transfer Files” on page 5-19.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 5-13. 5. TFTP Put File Selection Window In the Path field, type the path to the directory on the Site Manager workstation that contains the files you want to transfer. The files in that directory appear in the Files list. 6. In the Files list, click on the files that you want to transfer. 7. Click on Add. The selected files appear in the Files To Put list.
Managing Router Files 10. Click on OK to transfer the files under the same name, or go to step 11 to transfer the files under a new name. The Router Files Manager transfers the files to the router. If a file of the same name is already in that directory, the transferred file overwrites it. 11. To transfer a file under a new name, click on Rename. The TFTP Rename Files window opens (Figure 5-14). Figure 5-14. TFTP Rename Files Window a.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Backing Up Router Software Files to a Host Computer Bay Networks recommends that you use TFTP to back up the contents of flash memory to a host computer on your network. After you back up all files, you can remove the files freboot.exe and frediag.exe. These files are not required on the router and are distributed only as backups for the boot EEPROMs. Refer to “Copying a File” on page 5-8 for instructions.
Managing Router Files Caution: On AN and ANH routers, the compacting operation can take up to 12 minutes. Refrain from resetting the router during this time. Resetting the router during compacting corrupts the memory card, and the router will not boot until you replace the memory card. While the operation is in progress, a running percentage of work completed appears next to the Volume field in the Router Files Manager window.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Formatting Flash Memory The Router Files Manager Format option allows you to format and initialize flash memory. Use the Format option to format new memory cards or SIMMs, if you did not obtain them from Bay Networks. Caution: You cannot recover files after you use the Format option. Copy all files to a second memory card or SIMM before you use the Format option. The instructions that follow apply to flash memory cards and flash SIMMs.
Managing Router Files Partitioning Media on AN, ANH, and ASN Routers The AN, ANH, and ASN routers use a single flash file system; that is, the routers have only one medium where the file system resides. The NVFS for the AN resides on a flash SIMM; the BayStack AN, ANH, and ASN use a flash memory card. If the single flash file system fails, the router has no backup file system from which to boot. Site Manager allows you to partition the flash media on these routers.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Creating a Partition To partition the NVFS: 1. In the main Site Manager window, choose Tools > Router Files Manager. The Router Files Manager window opens (refer to Figure 5-1). 2. Select the volume you want to partition. Make sure the value for Contiguous free space is more than half the volume’s total size. To create volumes of equal size, the existing file system cannot be more than half the total media size.
Managing Router Files Site Manager displays the following message next to the Volume field in the Router Files Manager window: CREATING media partition. Please wait... When the process is complete, the following message appears: Media partition created. Issuing DIRECTORY command. The partitions function as independent flash media.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 5-16. Volume Identifiers for Partitioned Media To manage the files on a partitioned volume, you can use any command that you would use to manage the files on an unpartitioned volume. For example, you can compact the files on one volume without affecting the files on the other. You can use the Router Files Manager Command > Copy option to copy the router files to the new volume. Refer to “Copying a File” on page 5-8.
Managing Router Files Deleting a Partition If you partitioned the NVFS, you can remove the partition to revert to a single flash file system. You might want to do this, for example, if the router software image is larger than half the total media size. Caution: Deleting a partition deletes all files from the secondary volume. Files on the primary volume remain intact, and the primary volume then represents the entire size of the media. To delete a partition: 1.
Chapter 6 Customizing Router Software Images You can customize the router’s software image using a Site Manager tool called the Image Builder. In most cases, you use the Image Builder when you are upgrading the router with new software; however, you can use it to change the software image currently operating on a router. The Image Builder lets you customize a software image in the following ways: • Remove a protocol that you do not use.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager The chapter contains the following information: Topic Page Overview of Router Software Images 6-3 Image Builder Tool 6-4 Loading Image Files into the Image Builder 6-7 Using the Image Builder to Modify the Software Image 6-10 Saving a Modified Image 6-14 Creating a New Image 6-16 Converting an Image for Other Types of Routers 6-17 Converting an Image for Other Software Versions 6-18 Saving the Contents of the Current Component List to a F
Customizing Router Software Images Overview of Router Software Images A router software image is a group of executable files that contain a version of the router software for a router. You modify an image file to update or change the software. The type of software image a router uses depends on the type of router. Table 6-1 lists router software images by router type. Table 6-1. Router Software Image Types Router Software Image Device Where Image Resides AN an.exe Flash card AFN (flash) afn.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Image Builder Tool The Image Builder lets you determine the files in a software image and modify the image contents. When you select the Image Builder from the Tools menu, the Image Builder window opens (Figure 6-1). Figure 6-1. Image Builder Window The following sections describe the main Image Builder window. 6-4 117347-A Rev.
Customizing Router Software Images The Image Builder Menu Bar The Image Builder menu bar consists of the following options: File -- Lets you open, close, and save files, change the format and the release of the image, and exit the Image Builder. Edit -- Lets you add and remove components from an image, and includes the Undo, and Redo options, which let you cancel your last action or redo your last cancelled action. View -- Lets you view details about the available and current components.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Details Buttons The Details button is below the Available Components and Current Components lists. You can click on Details to display all the executable files that make up a list of components. To return to the list of components, click on Details again. For example, if you click on Details for current components, all the components in that list open to reveal the executable files that make up those components.
Customizing Router Software Images Loading Image Files into the Image Builder To upgrade an image file, you should have ordered new software from Bay Networks. The software resides on a CD. To modify an existing image file, the files should already reside on your Site Manager workstation. You can load software into the Image Builder from CD, network directory, or any other location where the files reside.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager 3. Go to the directory where the image files reside. If you are loading files from a CD that you received from Bay Networks, the files are in the following default directories: • For the PC: rtr_xxxx, for example, rtr_1200 • For UNIX: /cdrom/release_xxxx/yyy, for example, /cdrom/release_1200_600 4. Double-click on the directory that contains the image you want to load. 5. Select the file name of the image that you want to open.
Customizing Router Software Images Figure 6-3. 7. 117347-A Rev. A Image Builder Window with Current Components Go to “Using the Image Builder to Modify the Software Image ” on page 6-10.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Using the Image Builder to Modify the Software Image When you use the Image Builder, it creates a builder directory. On a PC, the directory is \wf\builder.dir. On a UNIX workstation, the directory is defined by the environment variable BUILDER_DIR. You should have already defined this variable during the Quick-Start procedure (refer to Quick-Starting Routers for instructions).
Customizing Router Software Images Figure 6-4. 4. Image Builder Window with the Remove Button Click on Remove. The Image Builder removes the component from the Current Components list and moves it to the Available Components list. You can also choose Edit > Remove Component from the Image Builder menu bar to remove a component. To remove all components from the image, choose Edit > Remove All Components. You do not need to select each component individually before you choose this option. 5.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Adding Software Components If you removed files from an existing software image, or you changed the router’s hardware modules to add functionality, you may want to add components to the software image. To add a component to the software image: 1. In the main Site Manager window, choose Tools > Image Builder. The Image Builder window opens (refer to Figure 6-1). 2. Load the router software into the Image Builder.
Customizing Router Software Images 4. Click on Add. The component moves from the Available Components list to the Current Components list. You can also add components by choosing Edit > Add from the Image Builder menu bar. To add all components that appear in the Available Components list, choose Edit > Add All Components. You do not need to select each component individually before you choose this option. Note: In Figure 6-4, the word EDITED appears in parentheses next to the Filename field.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Saving a Modified Image The Image Builder automatically archives all software images in the Image Builder directory, which is created when you install Site Manager. (Refer to Quick-Starting Routers for information about installing Site Manager.) The Image Builder saves only individual components in this directory, which are listed in the Available Components list. Bay Networks recommends that you save modified software images in a different directory.
Customizing Router Software Images If you exit the Image Builder without saving your changes, you are asked if the changes should be discarded before you exit. 7. Transfer the new image to the router using the Router Files Manager. The Router Files Manager lets you transfer files between the Site Manager workstation and any Bay Networks router using TFTP. If space is available, you should keep the old software image on the router until you succeed in booting it with the new image.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Creating a New Image Creating an entirely new image is usually not necessary; however, the Image Builder provides the option if you need it. For example, you might want to completely reconfigure the router’s software image or perform a major upgrade from a very old version of software to the most current version. To create a new image: 1. In the Image Builder window, choose File > New. The New Image window opens (Figure 6-6).
Customizing Router Software Images 3. Select the appropriate image format, then click on OK. An empty Image Builder window opens. You can now build a new image using the router software on your workstation. Refer to “Using the Image Builder to Modify the Software Image” on page 6-10 for instructions.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Converting an Image for Other Software Versions You may have Bay Networks routers in a network that use different versions of router software. To run the same image on all routers, you can create an image for a router running one software version and convert the image for routers running other software versions. For example, you might want to run the same image on routers running Version 11.00 software and routers running Version 12.00 software.
Customizing Router Software Images Saving the Contents of the Current Component List to a File To keep a record of the files included in the router’s software image, you can save the Image Builder’s Current Components list to an ASCII file. The CONTENTS.TXT file lists all the order numbers, components, file names, and descriptions shown in the Current Components list. In the Image Builder window, save the Current Components list by choosing Options > Generate CONTENTS.TXT when Saving.
Chapter 7 Monitoring Trap and Event Messages To manage your Bay Networks routers and ensure that they are working properly, you can use trap and event messages. Trap messages provide real-time information about the operating status of the routers in your network. Bay Networks routers use SNMP, an industry standard, which sends trap messages. The Trap Monitor tool lets you view these messages.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Comparing Trap and Event Messages Trap and event messages are closely related. Trap messages are a concise form of event messages. The information that generates trap messages comes from the same source as the event messages. By configuring a trap, you instruct the router to automatically send events to the router’s SNMP manager.
Monitoring Trap and Event Messages Configuring Trap Messages There are two parts to configuring trap messages: • Configuring the router’s SNMP agent to send trap messages to the SNMP manager, which is your Site Manager workstation • Using the Trap Monitor to view and manage trap messages To set up the router’s trap capability, go to the next section. Configuring the Router’s SNMP Agent Every Bay Networks router incorporates an SNMP management agent.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Identifying the Site Manager Workstation as an SNMP Manager To configure the router’s SNMP agent, you must first configure the router to recognize your Site Manager workstation as a valid SNMP manager. To set up the workstation as an SNMP manager: 1. Connect to the router. Refer to Chapter 1 for instructions. 2. In the Site Manager window, choose Tools > Configuration Manager > Local File, Remote File, or Dynamic.
Monitoring Trap and Event Messages Figure 7-2. 4. SNMP Community List Window Choose Community > Managers. The SNMP Manager List window opens (Figure 7-3). Figure 7-3. 117347-A Rev.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager 5. Choose Manager > Add Manager. The Add SNMP Manager window opens (Figure 7-4). Figure 7-4. 6. Add SNMP Manager Window Type the IP address of your Site Manager workstation, then click on OK. You return to the SNMP Manager List window, which now displays your workstation’s IP address. 7. Choose File > Exit. You return to the SNMP Community List window. 8. Choose File > Exit. You return to the Configuration Manager window. 9.
Monitoring Trap and Event Messages Selecting Trap Messages You can configure the SNMP agent to send trap messages to the Trap Monitor based on the following criteria: • By category (all, generic, specific, none) The category determines the type of the trap messages you want to collect. • By protocol entity The protocol entity instructs the agent to send trap messages for a specific protocol. You must use this criterion together with the event severity level.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 7-5. 4. Trap Port and Trap Types Window Specify a value for the Trap Types parameter, then click on OK. Table 7-2 lists the different trap types. Table 7-2. Trap Types Typea Description All Instructs the agent to transmit cold-start and warm-start traps, as well as all other enabled traps (authentication failure, fault, warning, debug, information, and trace traps).
Monitoring Trap and Event Messages 5. Choose File > Save to save the configuration file. Refer to Chapter 3 for more instructions on saving configuration files. Specifying Trap Messages by Protocol Entity and Event Severity If you configure an SNMP manager’s trap type to specific, you instruct the SNMP agent to send trap messages based on the protocol entity and event severity level that you specify. You must specify both criteria.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager 4. Select the event severity from the Events field. This specifies what type of event triggers a trap message for the selected entity. 5. Click on Update. The entity and event are added to the Current Entities list. 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for every entity whose trap messages you want to receive. 7. Click on Save. You return to the Configuration Manager window. 8. Choose File > Save to save this configuration file.
Monitoring Trap and Event Messages Specifying Trap Message Exceptions You can configure the router’s SNMP agent to send specific trap messages all the time or not at all. You select these types of exceptions by their unique entity and event code. To specify trap message exceptions: 1. In the Configuration Manager window, choose Protocols > IP > SNMP > Trap Configuration > Exceptions. The Traps Exceptions Lists window opens (Figure 7-7). Figure 7-7. 2. Traps Exceptions Lists Window Click on Add.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 7-8. 3. Add Trap Window Type values for the parameters in the Add Trap window. To determine the entity code and event code values, refer to Event Messages for Routers. Table 7-3 lists the options for each parameter. Table 7-3. Entering Values in the Add Trap Window Field Value Entity Code Enter a value from 0 to 61. Event Code Enter a value from 0 to 255.
Monitoring Trap and Event Messages Figure 7-9. Traps Exceptions Lists Window 5. Click on Apply. 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each trap exception you want to configure. 7. Click on Done. You return to the Configuration Manager. 8. Choose File > Save to save the configuration file. Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions. You have now configured the SNMP agent for a router. The agent will now send the trap messages you specified to the Site Manager workstation. 9.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Changing the Trap Port for Multiple Network Management Applications If you are running more than one network management application on your Site Manager workstation, you must configure Site Manager to receive trap messages from the SNMP agent on a port other than the default port, 162. This is necessary for the following reasons: • The agent can only send trap messages to one network management application at a time.
Monitoring Trap and Event Messages 6. Choose File > Exit. You return to the main Site Manager window. 7. Restart Site Manager according to the instructions in Chapter 1. Using the Trap Monitor The Trap Monitor receives trap messages from all router SNMP agents on the network. After you configure a router’s SNMP agent to send trap messages to the SNMP manager, that is, the Site Manager workstation, a trap history file saves a running history of these messages.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Loading Trap Messages into the Trap Monitor The trap messages that Site Manager receives are stored in the trap history file. After you load the trap history file into the Trap Monitor, the Trap Monitor dynamically displays trap messages from the file. To load trap messages, begin at the main Site Manager window and choose Tools > Trap Monitor. The Trap Monitor window opens and displays incoming trap messages (Figure 7-10). Figure 7-10.
Monitoring Trap and Event Messages Viewing Messages in the Trap Monitor Window The Trap Monitor menu bar contains the following options: File -- Lets you exit the tool. View -- Lets you view only a subset of the trap messages by type or IP address. You view trap messages in real time using the Trap Monitor (refer to Figure 7-10). Table 7-4 describes the window contents. Table 7-4.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Viewing Messages by Event Severity Level When you view trap messages by the event severity level (fault, warning, information, debug, or trace), you are seeing the trap messages triggered by a specific type of event. To view messages by event severity: 1. In the Trap Monitor window, choose View > Select Trap Types. The Selected Trap-Types window opens (Figure 7-11). Figure 7-11. 2.
Monitoring Trap and Event Messages Viewing Messages by Router IP Address Viewing messages by router IP address shows messages that originate from the SNMP agent at that address only. Specifying a partial IP address causes the Trap Monitor to show trap messages from all agents that have the same partial IP address. To view message by router IP address: 1. In the Trap Monitor window, choose View > Set Address Filters. The Address Filters window opens (Figure 7-12). Figure 7-12.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 7-13. Sample Address Filters Window The window in Figure 7-13 will enable you to view trap messages from all routers with IP addresses starting with 128. and 192.32., along with those from the IP address 140.250.200.1. 3. Click on Save. After you save the filter entries, the Trap Monitor displays trap messages only from those routers with an IP address that matches the values you specified. 4. Choose File > Exit to exit the Trap Monitor window.
Monitoring Trap and Event Messages Saving Trap Messages The Trap Monitor lets you save the traps currently displayed in the Trap Monitor window to an ASCII file on your Site Manager workstation. You can later view, edit, or print this file. To save trap messages to an ASCII file: 1. In the Trap Monitor window, choose File > Save Traps. The Trap Monitor prompts you to name the file (Figure 7-14). Figure 7-14. 2. Saving Traps to a File Type a directory path and file name, then click on Save.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Clearing the Trap History File The trap history file can hold only a fixed number of messages. When the file reaches its limit, the Trap Monitor starts overwriting the existing messages from the beginning of the file. The Trap Monitor lets you empty the current trap history file so that you can start a new list of trap messages. In the Trap Monitor window, choose File > Clear History File.
Monitoring Trap and Event Messages Monitoring Router Events To monitor router events, you use the Events Manager. You access the Events Manager from the main Site Manager window by choosing Tools > Events Manager or by clicking on the Events button. Figure 7-15 shows an example of the Events Manager window with an event log displayed. Figure 7-15. 117347-A Rev.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager The Events Manager menu bar includes the following options: File -- Lets you retrieve and load log files, save the output to disk, and exit the Events Manager. View -- Lets you refresh the display, clear the Events Manager window, and access filter options. Options -- Lets you connect to the router. Find -- Lets you search for messages that contain specific text. For suggested responses to specific event messages, refer to Event Messages for Routers.
Monitoring Trap and Event Messages Viewing Event Messages You view events messages for one router at a time. The router’s event messages are collected in an event log. To view the router’s event log, you can use the Events Manager, which retrieves the log from the router to which you are connected. The Events Manager does not display event messages in real time. You can scroll through the event messages using the window scroll bars (refer to Figure 7-15).
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Loading the Event Log into the Events Manager You must load an event log into the Events Manager window to view event messages. There are three types of event logs: • The current log in the router’s active memory • The remote log on the router’s flash memory • The local log stored locally (in binary format) on the Site Manager workstation You must transfer and save the log on the Site Manager workstation using the Router Files Manager TFTP option.
Monitoring Trap and Event Messages Loading the Remote Log A remote log resides in the router’s flash memory. To display the log: 1. Connect to the router. Refer to Chapter 1 for instructions. 2. In the main Site Manager window, choose Tools > Events Manager, unless you connected to the router from the Events Manager. The Events Manager window opens (refer to Figure 7-15). 3. Choose File > Get Remote Log File. The Load Remote Log File window opens (Figure 7-16). Figure 7-16. 4.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager 5. Select the volume that contains the log file in the Volume field. 6. Click on Open. The router transfers the file and displays it in the Events Manager window. 7. Choose File > Exit when you are done viewing the log file. You return to the main Site Manager window. Loading a Local Log A local log resides on the hard drive of your Site Manager workstation. To display the local log: 1. In the main Site Manager window, choose Tools > Events Manager.
Monitoring Trap and Event Messages The path appears in the Selection field. 4. Click on OK. The router displays the file residing on the workstation in the Events Manager window. 5. Choose File > Exit when you are done viewing the log file. You return to the main Site Manager window. 117347-A Rev.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Filtering Event Messages You can select the types of event messages to display in the Events Manager window by specifying filters. You can filter event messages by event severity, router slot, and protocol entity. Filtering does not affect how events are logged in the router’s memory. Event messages are filtered only in the Events Manager window, not in the source file. To filter event messages: 1. Load the event log into the Events Manager window.
Monitoring Trap and Event Messages 3. Select or deselect any Severity, Slot, or Entities option to modify the event log display. 4. Click on Refresh to view the event messages with the new filter. 5. Click on OK to save your changes. You return to the Events Manager window. When you save you save only the changes. Only the Refresh option filters the event messages to reflect the changes you made.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager 3. Type the text you want to find. You can enter up to 255 characters (including spaces) in this field. Note: The Find Text Pattern window is case-sensitive. 4. Click on Find. The Events Manager searches the event log until it finds the first instance of the text pattern. It then highlights that event message. 5. Choose Find > Find Next to find the next instance of the same text pattern. 6. Click on Done to close the Find Text Pattern window.
Monitoring Trap and Event Messages Saving Event Messages You can save the event messages in the Events Manager window to an ASCII file on your Site Manager workstation. You can then print the log. To save an event log to an ASCII file: 1. Load the event log into the Events Manager window. Refer to “Loading the Event Log into the Events Manager” on page 7-26. 2. If you want, filter the event messages displayed. Refer to “Filtering Event Messages” on page 7-30. 3. Choose File > Save Output to Disk.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager 5. Click on OK. The Events Manager saves the log to an ASCII file in the specified local directory. (If you do not specify a directory, the file is automatically saved to your local directory.) For viewing purposes, you can reload event logs saved in binary format into the Events Manager, but you cannot reload event logs saved in ASCII format. Clearing the Current Event Log The router’s event log can hold only a fixed number of messages.
Chapter 8 Monitoring Statistics The Statistics Manager enables you to gather statistical information that tells you how a router is operating in the network. Specifically, the Statistics Manager uses an SNMP-based polling mechanism to request the following: • • Real-time data link layer statistics providing circuit information Network layer statistics providing protocol information Site Manager displays the information in a statistics window.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Statistics Manager Tool To access the Statistics Manager, begin at the main Site Manager window and click on the Statistics function button or choose Tools > Statistics Manager. The Statistics Manager window opens (Figure 8-1). Figure 8-1. Statistics Manager Window The menu bar in the Statistics Manager window contains the following options: File -- Lets you exit the tool. View -- Lets you refresh the display. Options -- Lets you connect to the router.
Monitoring Statistics Depending on whether you operate Site Manager on a UNIX workstation or a PC, the Statistics Manager stores all statistics window files in one of the following directories (Table 8-1). Table 8-1. Location of Statistics Window Files Platform Default Window Directory Custom Window Directory UNIX workstation /usr/wf/lib/.wfscrns $(HOME)/.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Table 8-2 lists each Statistics Manager tool. Table 8-2. Statistics Manager Tools Tool Use to Quick Get View objects in the Bay Networks MIB. Screen Builder Design custom statistics windows. Screen Manager Manage your statistics window database and specify a current statistics window list. Launch Facility Select and display statistics windows from a current list of windows. The following sections describe each of these tools.
Monitoring Statistics Screen Manager Tool The Screen Manager tool lets you manage the statistics window database and lets you define a current screen list. The database contains more than 75 default statistics windows. In addition, you can design and save up to 4,000 customized windows. The current screen list is a subset of the entire database of statistics windows -- usually those you use most often. The list can contain both default and custom-built windows.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Accessing Statistics You access all router statistics from the Statistics Manager window. To access this window, begin at the main Site Manager window and click on Statistics, or choose Tools > Statistics Manager. The Statistics Manager window opens (Figure 8-3). Figure 8-3. Statistics Manager Window The Statistics Manager requires an active connection to a router to display router statistics.
Monitoring Statistics Defining the Current Screen List The current screen list is a subset of the default statistics windows and any custom statistics windows you built to display statistics. (Refer to “Building Custom Statistics Windows” on page 8-22 for information about designing custom statistics windows.) When you first start the Statistics Manager, there are no available statistics windows. To view statistics, you must add statistics windows to the current screen list.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager In the Default Screens list, the Screen Manager displays the default statistics windows, grouped by protocol. Use the scroll bar to view the list. The Statistics Manager identifies each default statistics window using a file name with the .dat extension, followed by a description of the data the window displays. Figure 8-5 shows the IP routing statistics window title. File name Screen description ip_rte.dat IP Routing table MAN0002A Figure 8-5.
Monitoring Statistics Removing Statistics Windows To remove a statistics window from the Current Screen List: 1. In the Statistics Manager window, choose Tools > Screen Manager. The Screen Manager window opens (refer to Figure 8-4). 2. Select the statistics window you want to remove from the current screen list. 3. Click on Remove. The Statistics Manager removes the statistics screen you selected. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove additional statistics windows from the current screen list. 5.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Retrieving Statistics Use the Launch Facility to retrieve statistics from the router and display them in a window. Before you can display a statistics window, you must add it to the current screen list. For instructions, refer to “Defining the Current Screen List” on page 8-7. To retrieve statistics from the router: 1. In the Statistics Manager window, choose Tools > Launch Facility.
Monitoring Statistics Figure 8-7. Retrieved Statistics Display Refreshing Active Statistics Windows To update a statistics window, choose View > Refresh Display. The Statistics Manager retrieves the MIB objects from the router and updates the statistics window with the new data. Stopping Statistics Retrieval To stop the Statistics Manager from collecting any further statistics, choose View > Stop Retrieval. You can then choose File > Exit to exit the Statistics Manager. 117347-A Rev.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Specifying the Circuit Mode Polling Rate When the Statistics Manager retrieves statistics in circuit mode, it continually polls the router for statistics and updates the statistics windows with new data. If you watch the window, the information will keep changing. The Statistics Manager retrieves statistics in circuit mode for default statistics windows.
Monitoring Statistics Zeroing Circuit Mode Statistics You can reset all counters in a circuit mode statistics window to 0 using the Zero All Counters option. You can also reset the counters in a selected row to 0 using the Zero Current Row Counters option. When you reset a counter to 0, the Statistics Manager stores the value of the counter at that moment and uses this value as a reference point.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager In this example, the counters Datagrams RCVD and Datagrams XMIT are reset to 0. This type of reset has no effect on the current values of these counter objects in the MIB. Zeroing All Counters in a Specific Row To clear all counters in a specific row, select a row, then choose Options > Zero Current Row Counters. Figure 8-10 shows a typical response to the Zero Current Row Counters option. Figure 8-10.
Monitoring Statistics Creating Statistics Filters Using the Launch Facility, you can set filters for each statistics window you open. Normally, the Statistics Manager polls a router for the values of all MIB objects defined in the active statistics window. The window then shows the values of those objects, as determined by the data returned by the router. Filtering limits the objects you view in the statistics window.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Using retrieval filters to collect statistics across your network reduces the amount of processing overhead performed by your Site Manager workstation and any polled router. It also reduces the amount of network bandwidth consumed by periodic polling and poll responses. You can use display filters and retrieval filters in various combinations.
Monitoring Statistics 6. 7. Click on OK to save the filter in memory, or click on Refresh to implement the filter immediately. • If you click on OK, the Display Filters window closes. There is no immediate change to the statistics window. However, the next time you refresh the statistics window, it displays only statistics specified by the filter. • If you click on Refresh, the Statistics Manager immediately refreshes the statistics window and displays only the statistics specified by the filter.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 8-13. Statistics Window After Using a Display Filter Using Retrieval Filters To create a retrieval filter: 1. Open a statistics window using the Launch Facility. 2. Choose Filters > Retrieval Filters. The Retrieval Filters window opens (Figure 8-14). Figure 8-14. 8-18 Retrieval Filters Window 117347-A Rev.
Monitoring Statistics 3. Type the instance ID of the object you want to view. Specifying a partial ID causes the Statistics Manager to poll and display all objects that begin with the same partial ID. 4. Click on OK to save the filter in memory. You return to the active statistics window. 5. Choose View > Refresh Display. Figure 8-15 shows the result of this retrieval filter.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Searching for Information in a Statistics Window You can search for any text string that appears in a statistics window. To define the text string for the search: 1. Open a statistics window using the Launch Facility. 2. In the active statistics window, choose Search > Find. The Search Options window opens (Figure 8-16). Figure 8-16. 3. Search Options Window Enter the text you want to search for. The Search Options window is case-sensitive. 4.
Monitoring Statistics Saving Statistics Information in an ASCII File The Statistics Manager lets you save the information displayed in a statistics window to an ASCII file on your Site Manager workstation. To save the information shown in the statistics window: 1. Choose File > Save As. A window opens prompting you to choose a directory and file name for the statistics file (Figure 8-17). Figure 8-17. Save As Window 2. Select a directory for the file. 3. Type a file name. 4. Click on OK.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Building Custom Statistics Windows You can build custom statistics windows that include up to nine objects from the Bay Networks MIB and define the format of the statistics display. After you save the custom statistics window, it is added to the User Screens list in the Screen Manager window (refer to Figure 8-4). Designing Custom Statistics Windows To design a custom statistics window: 1. In the Statistics Manager window, choose Tools > Screen Builder.
Monitoring Statistics 2. Specify the column you want to define in the window by clicking on the corresponding column number. For example, to define the first column in the statistics window, click on 1. 3. Select the MIB object that you want listed in the column from the MIB Objects list. The Object field displays the MIB object you select. 4. In the Heading field, type a name that describes the type of statistics that will be displayed in the column selected in step 2.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager The Screen Builder Column Total window opens (Figure 8-19). Figure 8-19. c. Screen Builder Column Total Window Click on each column that will contain values that you want to include in a total. For example, if columns 1, 2, and 3 will contain information about different kinds of dropped packets, you can generate a total of all dropped packets by adding the values in those three columns.
Monitoring Statistics Saving the Custom Window to a File After you design a custom statistics window, you can save it to a file for future use. To save a custom statistics window: 1. In the Screen Builder window, click on Save. The Statistics Save/Load Screen window opens (Figure 8-21). It lists all the custom statistics window files that already exist in the directory. Figure 8-21. 117347-A Rev.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager 2. Save the window to a new file according to the steps that follow, or go to step 3 to save the window to an existing file. a. In the Screen Name field, type a new name for the window. If you are saving the file to a PC, the name you enter must follow standard file-naming conventions. b. In the Description field, type a description of the window. The maximum length of the window description is 40 characters. c.
Monitoring Statistics Using the Custom Statistics Window to Retrieve Statistics To use the custom statistics window you created: 1. Add the custom window to the current screen list. See “Defining the Current Screen List” on page 8-7 for instructions. 2. Use the Launch Facility to retrieve statistics in the custom window. See “Retrieving Statistics” on page 8-10 for instructions. You can also view the text version of the statistics window file using any text editor.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Modifying the Statistics Window After you load a statistics window into the Screen Builder, you can edit it. To edit the window columns: 1. Click on the number corresponding to the column you want to edit. When you select the column number, the Object, Heading, Width, and Radix fields display the current column information. If the column is currently undefined, these fields remain blank. 2.
Monitoring Statistics Viewing the Bay Networks MIB The Bay Networks MIB is a hierarchical database consisting of: • Configuration and statistical objects that the router’s Gate Access Management Entity (GAME) operating system uses • Protocol image software that defines, limits, and monitors the behavior of a Bay Networks router in your network The Bay Networks MIB includes all objects for every protocol that Bay Networks routers support.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Site Manager user interface Site Manager Software © 1988-1997 Bay Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Site Manager application SNMP agent Management Information Base (MIB) SM0001A Figure 8-22. 8-30 Accessing the Bay Networks MIB 117347-A Rev.
Monitoring Statistics Using Quick Get to View the MIB To view the Bay Networks MIB, you use the Quick Get tool. To open the Quick Get tool, begin at the Statistics Manager window and choose Tools > Quick Get. The Quick Get Facility window opens (Figure 8-23). Figure 8-23. Quick Get Facility Window Quick Get includes a MIB browser in the upper left corner that lets you scroll through the MIB Objects list and select up to 10 objects from the MIB.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Using the MIB Browser The Bay Networks MIB is organized as a hierarchical tree. When you first activate Quick Get, it displays the top of the MIB tree. Navigate through the tree until you get to the Bay Networks MIB, called Wellfleet Series 7 MIB.
Monitoring Statistics wfSystem wfServices wfGame... wfConsole... wfSystem wfTI Rui... wfSysDescrip wfSysObjectID wfSysContact wfSysLocation wfSysServices wfGmtOf fSet wfMibVersion MAN0001A Figure 8-24. MIB Tree for System Object Group To access individual objects, first select the top-level object group. The MIB browser displays subordinate object groups at the next level of the tree.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Table 8-4 describes the contents of the top-level MIB object groups. Table 8-4.
Monitoring Statistics Getting Instances of MIB Objects You can select and retrieve instances for as many as 10 MIB objects at one time. To locate individual objects: 1. In the Statistics Manager window, choose Tools > Quick Get. The Quick Get Facility window opens (refer to Figure 8-23). 2. Select the top-level object group to which the objects belong (refer to Table 8-4). The MIB Objects list displays the subordinate groups.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Formatting the MIB Object Information Display To specify the format of MIB objects retrieved in the Output box (bottom of the Quick Get Facility window), use the Display Information and Retrieval Filter fields of the Quick Get Facility window. You can format the output MIB object information as follows: • Display all instances of selected MIB objects with or without their instance IDs.
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Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 8-26. Quick Get Facility Window: All MIB Objects Without Instance IDs If you specified specific instances and not all instances, the Quick Get Facility window would show a display similar to Figures 8-25 and 8-26, with the Instance ID field completed and only the specific instances in the Output box. 3. Click on Stop Retrieval to halt the retrieval of objects. 4. Click on Retrieve Request to refresh the display in the Output field. 5.
Monitoring Statistics Using the ASCII Version of the Bay Networks MIB Site Manager software provides a directory of ASCII MIB files in ASN.1 syntax -each file (identified by a .mib extension) contains a single MIB. You can use these files as a reference to MIB objects. You can also compile these files with a network management application to provide network management access to Bay Networks routers. MIB files are found in the Windows directory \wf\mibs or the UNIX directory /usr/wf/mibs.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager By default, the MIB II counters are enabled. To measure packet count statistics accurately, you should not disable the counters; doing so would result in inaccurate aggregate statistics. However, if you choose to disable the counters, you can do so by following these steps: 1. In the Configuration Manager window, choose Platform > MIB II Counters. The MIB II Counters Enable/Disable window opens (Figure 8-27). Figure 8-27. 2.
Chapter 9 Examining Configuration File Reports The Report Generator creates a report of an existing configuration file; it does not record changes as they are made to the file, only the file’s existing contents. The Report Generator creates a report by translating the router’s binary configuration file to an ASCII file. You can use any standard text editor to view and print the file. You can also use source-comparison utilities to compare one report with another to detect configuration changes.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Generating Configuration File Reports You can generate reports from a router’s configuration file from • • • Site Manager The UNIX command line Windows on a PC The following sections describe each method. Generating Reports from Site Manager To generate a configuration file report from Site Manager: 1. In the main Site Manager window, choose Tools > Report Generator. The Configuration Report Generator window opens (Figure 9-1). Figure 9-1. 2.
Examining Configuration File Reports Table 9-1 describes each option. Table 9-1. Report Generator Output Format Options Option Description Show Defaults Includes the default MIB value for any configurable attribute for which you did not specify a value in the configuration file Tag Defaults Includes the label “[default]” beside any attribute that uses the default MIB value. If you click on Tag Defaults and Show Defaults is not selected, Site Manager automatically selects Show Defaults as well.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 9-2. 4. Filter Window to Select Configuration File Select the configuration file as follows: a. From the Directories list, select the directory path of the configuration file for the report. b. From the Files list, select the configuration file. The path name and file name appear in the Selection field. c. Click on OK. You return to the Configuration Report Generator window. 5. Under the Report File field, click on Select File.
Examining Configuration File Reports Figure 9-3. 6. Filter Window to Save a Report File Select a location for the report file as follows: a. From the Directories list, select the directory path where you want to store the configuration file report. The path appears in the Selection field. b. Type a file name for the report at the end of the path in the Selection field. c. Click on OK. You return to the Configuration Report Generator window. 7.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Figure 9-4. 8. Filter Window to Select Report Template Select the report template as follows: a. From the Directories list, select the directory path that contains the template file you want to use. b. From the Files window, select the template file. On UNIX workstations, the template files are in the directory /usr/wf/lib. On the PC, the template files are in the directory c:\wf\lib. The format of the template file name is .rpt.
Examining Configuration File Reports Figure 9-5 shows an example of a configuration file report. This is just one portion of the entire report. Figure 9-5. Sample Configuration File Report Notice that the report includes information about the entire configuration, hardware and software, including module types and parameter settings. 117347-A Rev.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Generating Configuration File Reports from UNIX You can generate a configuration file report from the UNIX command line. The syntax of the UNIX command you use is as follows: smcfgrpt [-d] [-t] [-h] [-m] [-W ] [-r ] [-c] [-o] Table 9-2 describes the options you can use in the UNIX command line. Table 9-2.
Examining Configuration File Reports Generating Configuration File Reports from Windows To generate a configuration file report from Windows 95 on a PC: 1. From the Windows desktop, choose Start > Programs > MS-DOS prompt. The DOS window opens. 2. At the DOS prompt, go to the \wf directory. 3.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Table 9-3.
Examining Configuration File Reports Generating Binary Configuration Files If you are running Site Manager on a UNIX workstation, you can use Config Generator (rpt2cfg), a UNIX command-line tool, to create bootable binary configuration files from your edited ASCII configuration file reports. Config Generator creates configuration files faster than the Configuration Manager.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Using Config Generator Config Generator is available to users of Site Manager Version 4.0 or later. Config Generator is located in the /usr/wf/bin directory, along with the other Site Manager command-line tools. You run Config Generator from the UNIX command line.
Examining Configuration File Reports Checking MIB Attributes You can use Config Generator to find the possible MIB attributes for a particular MIB record. To find the possible attributes, you provide the MIB name and MIB version number in the following format: rpt2cfg -q -d MIB Version Number is the current software version number (for example, 12.00). For example, to find the MIB attributes for Version 12.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Identifying Files Created by Config Generator Config Generator adds a text string to the system name of the configuration files it generates so that you can differentiate them from other configuration files. To see the text string: 1. In the main Site Manager window, choose Tools > Configuration Manager. The Configuration Manager window opens. 2. In the Configuration Manager window, choose Platform > Edit System Information.
Chapter 10 Auditing Configuration Files In organizations where network managers at branch locations share router management responsibilities, central administrators can use audit trail logs to monitor who changes a configuration file. The Audit Trail feature lets you record who made changes to a configuration file from a single Site Manager workstation, and then place this information in an ASCII file called an audit trail log.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Audit Trail Feature for Remote and Dynamic Mode The Audit Trail feature keeps track of router configuration changes made in remote mode or dynamic mode only. The feature does not track changes made in local mode or those made using the Technician Interface. You must always enable the audit trail feature before it can track changes.
Auditing Configuration Files Wed Jul 6 04:57:13 1994 192.32.156.71 wfSerialPortTable.11=2 ksnow remote. Wed Jul 6 04:57:13 1994 192.32.156.71 wfSerialPortTable.11=15 ksnow remote. Wed Jul 6 04:58:37 1994 192.32.156.71 wfSoftwareConfig.20=4 ksnow remote. Wed Jul 6 04:58:37 1994 192.32.156.71 wfSoftwareConfig.30=5 ksnow remote. Wed Jul 6 04:58:37 1994 192.32.156.71 wfSoftwareConfig.30=1 ksnow remote. Wed Jul 6 04:58:37 1994 192.32.156.71 wfCSMACDTable.16.2=6 ksnow remote. Wed Jul 6 04:58:37 1994 192.32.156.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Maintaining an Audit Trail Log To prevent an audit trail log file from becoming too large, you should periodically delete old information in it or delete the file itself. You can configure the Audit Trail feature to send you (and other network managers) a copy of the audit trail log file whenever Site Manager updates it with new information. For routers configured in dynamic mode, the Audit Trail feature sends the log file after every tenth SNMP SET.
Auditing Configuration Files #ROUTER=192.32.156.66 #AUDIT=ON #FILE=/usr/wf/routerA.adt #EMAIL=jdoe@wellfleet.com,jsmith@wellfleet.com MAN0003A Figure 10-2. Default Audit Trail Configuration File 3. Copy the four default lines in the file and insert them at the end of the file. 4. Delete the pound sign (#) from the beginning of all four lines. 5. In the first line, ROUTER=, overwrite the default value with the IP address of the router you want to audit. 6.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Modifying the Audit Path Environment Variable You must specify the new path name for the AUDIT_PATH environment variable. For UNIX platforms, this variable should point to the directory where you have placed the modified audit trail configuration file, for example: AUDIT_PATH=/usr1/jake/audit.cfg For the PC, the variable should point to the directory c:\wf\audit.cfg, for example: set audit_path=c:\wf\audit.cfg 10-6 117347-A Rev.
Chapter 11 Using the Ping Option The Site Manager Ping from Router option lets you test whether the router can contact other remote devices. The ping option works with the IP, IPX, OSI, VINES, AppleTalk, and APPN protocols. This chapter contains the following information: 117347-A Rev.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Checking Router Connections Using Ping To ping other remote devices from the router, choose Administration > Ping from Router in the Site Manager window and then choose one of the protocols listed in the menu (Figure 11-1). Figure 11-1. Ping from Router Menu The following sections describe the available ping options. 11-2 117347-A Rev.
Using the Ping Option IP Ping When you ping a remote device using IP, the ping program residing on the router sends an Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) echo request to the remote address you specify in the IP Ping window. The remote device responds to the router’s request if it can be reached. A window then opens showing the response or the result of the request. To ping a remote device running IP: 1. In the main Site Manager window, choose Administration > Ping from Router > IP.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager 5. In the Packet Size field, type the number of bytes of data to send with each ping. 6. In the Traceroute field, type y (yes) if you want the router to generate a path report that shows the intervening hop addresses to the destination. 7. Click on Ping. IP Ping Responses Site Manager displays one of the following messages when you click on Ping.
Using the Ping Option Figure 11-4. Ping Does Not Respond Window • An “ICMP host unreachable from ” message An “ICMP host unreachable from ” message appears if the router whose address is y.y.y.y cannot forward the ping request any further along the path to the target device. IP updates its IP routing or Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) table accordingly. A sample message follows: ping: ICMP host unreachable from 192.32.243.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager IPX Ping When you issue an Internet Packet Exchange Protocol (IPX) ping, the router sends an IPX configuration request packet to the remote IPX address that you specify. If the remote device is listening on socket number 456h for an IPX configuration request packet, the device responds if it can be reached, and Site Manager displays the response or the result of the request.
Using the Ping Option To send an IPX configuration request packet: 1. In the main Site Manager window, choose Administration > Ping from Router > IPX. The IPX Ping window opens (Figure 11-5). Figure 11-5. 2. IPX Ping Window In the Address field, type the IPX address of the remote device, in hexadecimal or decimal notation. An IPX address consists of a 4-byte network address and a 6-byte host address, separated by a period (for example, 0x0000AB12.0x000000CD1234 [leading zero padding is not required]).
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager 3. In the Timeout field, type the number of seconds after which each ping times out. If the router receives a response to a ping after it times out, it does not send an “alive” message to Site Manager. 4. In the Retries field, type the number of successive times the router should repeat the ping. The router does not wait for the timeout before sending the next ping. 5. Click on Ping.
Using the Ping Option OSI Ping When you issue an Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) ping, the router sends a Connectionless Network Protocol (CLNP) echo request to the remote network service access point (NSAP) address you specify. The remote device responds if it can be reached, and Site Manager displays the response. To send a CLNP echo request: 1. In the main Site Manager window, choose Administration > Ping from Router > OSI. The OSI Ping window opens (Figure 11-6). Figure 11-6. OSI Ping Window 2.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager OSI Ping Responses Site Manager displays one of the following messages when you issue an OSI ping. (If you enter a value other than 0 for Retries, Site Manager displays a message for the default ping plus one for each additional ping.
Using the Ping Option VINES Ping When you issue a VINES ping to a remote VINES device, the router responds if the device can be reached. Site Manager displays the response. To send a VINES request to determine the network connectivity of a VINES host: 1. In the main Site Manager window, choose Administration > Ping from Router > VINES. The VINES Ping window opens (Figure 11-7). Figure 11-7. 2. VINES Ping Window In the Net.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager 3. In the Timeout field, type the number of seconds after which each ping times out. If the router receives a response to a ping after it has timed out, it does not send an “alive” message to Site Manager. 4. In the Retries field, type the number of successive times the router should repeat the ping. The router does not wait for the timeout before it sends the next ping. 5.
Using the Ping Option • An “invalid parameter specified” message appears if you specify an invalid parameter when you issue a VINES ping, for example: VINES ping: invalid parameter specified • A “VINES service is not running” message appears if the VINES service is not enabled on the router, for example: VINES ping: VINES service is not running AppleTalk Ping When you issue an AppleTalk ping to a remote AppleTalk device, the router responds if the device can be reached, and Site Manager displays the re
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager 2. In the Net.Host field, type the network address and node ID of the remote device you want to ping. The range of valid values for an AppleTalk network address is from 1 to 65279 (decimal). The range of valid values for an AppleTalk node ID is from 1 to 254 (decimal). Note: You can enter the network address and node ID in decimal or hexadecimal format. (If you use hexadecimal format, precede each address or node ID with the 0x prefix.) 3.
Using the Ping Option • A target address “is unreachable” message appears if the router cannot find the specified address in its routing table, for example: AppleTalk ping: 2553.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager APPN Ping When you issue an APPN ping to a remote APPN device, the remote device responds if it can be reached, and Site Manager displays the response or the result of the request. APPN ping uses the APING (APPN Ping) Transaction Program (TP) to send an APING request to the APING TP running on the remote device. To send an APPN ping request: 1. In the main Site Manager window, choose Administration > Ping from Router > APPN.
Using the Ping Option 3.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager APPN Ping Responses Site Manager displays one of the following messages when you issue an APPN ping; Site Manager displays only one message, regardless of the number of retries you specified.
Using the Ping Option Monitoring Network Activity Using the Ping MIB You can track network availability and response time using the ping MIB. The ping MIB supports IP ping requests only.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Configuring IP Ping Requests The ping MIB supports IP ping requests only. To configure the ping requests and store the results in the ping MIB: 1. Connect to the router. Refer to Chapter 1 for instructions. 2. In the main Site Manager window, choose Tools > Configuration Manager > Local File, Remote File, or Dynamic. Refer to Chapter 2 for information about opening a configuration file. 3.
Using the Ping Option 4. Click on Add. The IP Ping Parameters window opens (Figure 11-11). Figure 11-11. 5. IP Ping Parameters Window Type the IP address that you want to ping, then click on OK. You return to the Ping at Intervals window. 6. Select the IP address for which you want to configure the ping request. 7. Specify values for the parameters in the Ping at Intervals window. Refer to the parameter descriptions beginning on page B-17 or click on Help. 8. Click on Apply. 9.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Deleting Ping Requests To remove the results of a ping request from the ping MIB: 1. In the Ping at Intervals window, select the ping request you want to delete. 2. Click on Delete. 3. Click on Apply. 4. Click on Done. Site Manager removes all entries for the selected request from the appropriate tables. You return to the Configuration Manager window.
Using the Ping Option 2. Click on Add. The Source Ping Parameters window opens (Figure 11-13). Figure 11-13. Source Ping Parameters Window 3. In the Source Address field, type the IP address of the first device you want to ping. 4. Click on OK. You return to the Source Route Entries window. The IP address you just entered appears in the list. 5. To enter additional source route addresses, repeat steps 2 through 4. You can enter as many as eight source route addresses.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Changing or Deleting Source Route Addresses To change an IP address in the Source Route Entries window: 1. In the Ping at Intervals window, click on Source Route. The Source Route Entries window opens (refer to Figure 11-12). 2. Click on the address in the list you want to change or delete. The address appears in the Ping Source Route Address field. 3. Do one of the following: • Enter the new address in place of the old one.
Using the Ping Option Removing Entries from the Ping MIB You should periodically clear entries from the ping MIB to prevent the entries from using up too much of your router’s memory resources. To remove entries from the ping tables (main, history, source route, and trace): 1. In the Ping at Intervals window, select the IP address of the device whose ping information you want to remove. 2. Click on Delete. 3. Click on Done. You return to the Configuration Manager window. 117347-A Rev.
Appendix A Operating Site Manager with UNIX Commands You can start Site Manager and access most Site Manager tools directly from the command line on a UNIX workstation. You cannot use the command-line options to start the Image Builder tool. Instead, at the command line, type builder to start the tool. Bay Networks recommends that only experienced Site Manager operators use the command line to operate Site Manager. Table A-1 lists the commands for starting Site Manager tools from the UNIX command line.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager You can include options in the startup command line to override Site Manager default settings. Table A-2 describes the available options. Table A-2. Site Manager Startup Command Options Startup Option Startup Commands Function Default Setting Example -c All Specifies the SNMP community string public wfsm -c Sitemgr -a Mandatory for wfrfs, wfstats, and wflaunch.
Operating Site Manager with UNIX Commands Table A-2. Site Manager Startup Command Options (continued) Startup Option Startup Commands Function Default Setting Example -e wfsm wftraps Specifies the UDP port on which the Trap Monitor should listen for SNMP traps. The default setting causes the application to retrieve the SNMP trap port from /etc/services.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager To start a Site Manager tool from the UNIX command line: 1. Access an X window on your UNIX workstation. 2. Type one of the commands from Table A-1 and the command options you want from Table A-2. 3. Append the command with a space and an ampersand (&). This action ensures that you can continue to enter commands in the command-line window while the tool is open.
Appendix B Site Manager Parameters You can modify many configuration parameters to set up Site Manager operation, for example, the router connections parameters, system information parameters, and boot parameters. This appendix contains the parameters that you can modify. When you configure parameters in Site Manager windows, you are modifying attributes in the Bay Networks MIB.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Router Connection Options Parameters This section describes the parameters in the Router Connection Options window. Parameter: Node Name/IP Address Default: None Options: Valid host name or valid IP address Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: Parameter: Specifies the host name or IP address of the Bay Networks router with which you want to establish a management session. The IP address you enter becomes the default router connection address.
Site Manager Parameters Parameter: Timeout (seconds) Default: 5 Options: 1 to 300 seconds Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: Parameter: Specifies the number of seconds Site Manager waits for a response from the router after it issues an SNMP SET or GET before reissuing the command. Use the slide bar to select the number of seconds for this parameter. None Retries (per request) Default: 3 Options: 1 to 32 attempts Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: 117347-A Rev.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager System Information Parameters This section describes the parameters in the Edit System Description window. Parameter: Default: None Options: Any name Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: Parameter: Identifies this router. Enter a name for this router. 1.3.6.1.4.1.18.3.3.1.5 System Contact Default: None Options: Any person’s name Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: Parameter: Provides the name of the person to contact about this router.
Site Manager Parameters Console Port Parameters This section describes the parameters in the Console Lists window. Parameter: Enable Default: Enable (first port) Disable (other ports) Options: Enable | Disable Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: Parameter: Enables or disables the serial port. The first port on a router is enabled by default. The other ports on routers with multiple serial ports are disabled by default. Select the status of the serial port. 1.3.6.1.4.1.18.3.3.2.11.1.1.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Parameter: Default: 8 Options: 7|8 Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: Parameter: Specifies the number of bits in each ASCII character received or transmitted by the router. Set according to your console requirements. 1.3.6.1.4.1.18.3.3.2.11.1.1.9 Port Parity Default: None Options: None | Odd | Even Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: Parameter: Enables or disables data error detection for each character transmitted or received.
Site Manager Parameters Parameter: Enable Modem Default: Disable Options: Enable | Disable Function: Specifies whether the terminal is connected directly or via a modem to the Technician Interface. Instructions: Select Enable if the terminal is connected via a modem to the Technician Interface. Select Disable if the terminal is connected directly to the Technician Interface. MIB Object ID: Parameter: 1.3.6.1.4.1.18.3.3.2.11.1.1.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Parameter: Default: $ Options: Any string of up to 19 keyboard characters other than control key sequences Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: Parameter: Specifies the text used as a prompt on your console screen. Place quotation marks around any spaces you want to include in the text string. Accept the default or enter a different text string. 1.3.6.1.4.1.18.3.3.2.11.1.1.
Site Manager Parameters Parameter: Command Timeout Default: 15 Options: 1 to 99 (99 indicates infinity) Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: Parameter: Specifies the number of minutes that can elapse before the Technician Interface disconnects the session if you do not enter a command at the command prompt. This parameter is valid only when Modem Enable is set to Enable. Accept the default, or enter a new timeout value. 1.3.6.1.4.1.18.3.3.2.11.1.1.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Parameter: Default: None Options: Any text string Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: Parameter: Specifies the user’s login script file, which is automatically executed for each login. Enter the name of the login script file for the user. For more information, refer to Using Technician Interface Software. 1.3.6.1.4.1.18.3.3.2.11.1.1.
Site Manager Parameters RUI Boot Group List Parameter This section describes the parameter in the RUI Boot Group List window. Parameter: Enable Default: Enable Options: Enable | Disable Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: 117347-A Rev. A Enables or disables a scheduled boot for a group of routers that you designate. Select Disable to prevent routers from booting according to the schedule you defined. Otherwise, accept the default, Enable. 1.3.6.1.4.1.18.3.3.2.14.1.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager RUI Boot Interface Parameters This section describes the parameters in the RUI Boot Interface Parameters window. Parameter: Enable Default: Enable Options: Enable | Disable Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: Parameter: Select Disable to prevent a scheduled boot of a particular router. Otherwise, accept the default, Enable. 1.3.6.1.4.1.18.3.3.2.14.2.1.2 Image Name Default: None Options: Any valid boot image file, for example, bn.
Site Manager Parameters RUI Boot Parameters This section describes the parameters in the RUI Boot Parameters window. Parameter: Year Default: None Options: 1970 to 2070 Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: Parameter: Specifies the year that the scheduled boot will occur. Specify a year. None Month Default: None Options: 1 to 12 Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: Parameter: Specifies the month of the year that the scheduled boot will occur. Enter an integer for a specific month.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Parameter: Hour Default: None Options: 0 to 23 Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: Parameter: Enter an integer from 0 to 23 for the hour. None Minute Default: None Options: 0 to 59 Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: Parameter: Specifies the minute of the hour that the scheduled will occur. Enter an integer from 0 to 59 for the minute.
Site Manager Parameters Parameter: Boot Configuration File Default: None Options: Any valid configuration file, along with the volume that contains the configuration file Function: Specifies the configuration file that the router uses to boot. Instructions: Enter the volume and configuration file name in the format :, for example, 2:config. MIB Object ID: Parameter: 1.3.6.1.4.1.18.3.3.2.14.2.1.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Parameter: Minutes from UTC Default: None Options: 0 to 59 Function: Specifies the number of minutes that the local time zone differs from the Universal Time Code (UTC). Instructions: Enter an integer that reflects the difference in minutes between the local time zone and the UTC. MIB Object ID: None Trap Parameters This section describes the parameters in the Trap Port and Trap Types window.
Site Manager Parameters Ping Parameters This section describes the parameters in the Ping at Intervals window. Parameter: IP Address Default: None Options: Any valid IP address Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: Parameter: Specifies the IP address of the device you want to ping. To change the IP address that appears in this field, type the new address in place of the existing one. 1.3.6.1.4.1.18.3.3.2.13.1.1.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Parameter: Default: 5 | 15 (APPN only) Options: 1 to 65535 Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: Parameter: Sets the length of time (in seconds) after which an unsuccessful ping expires. Enter a value from 1 through 65535. 1.3.6.1.4.1.18.3.3.2.13.1.1.6 Ping Retry Default: 0 Options: 1 to 65535 Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: Parameter: Specifies the number of successive times to repeat a ping. Enter a value from 1 through 65535. 1.3.
Site Manager Parameters Parameter: Timer Default: 0 Options: Any integer Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: Parameter: Specifies the number of minutes that will pass before the ping occurs again. Enter an integer, or enter 0 if you want to initiate the ping request only once. 1.3.6.1.4.1.18.3.3.2.13.1.1.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Parameter: Source Route Default: PING_NOSOURCEROUTE Options: PING_NOSOURCEROUTE | PING_STRICTSOURCEROUTE | PING_LOOSESOURCEROUTE Function: Lets you override the routing table and specify the alternate addresses you want the ping to go through. Instructions: Choose the default, PING_NOSOURCEROUTE, to use the routing table.
Site Manager Parameters Parameter: Ping Type of Service Default: NORMAL Options: NORMAL | PRIORITY | IMMEDIATE | FLASH | FLASH_OVERRIDE | CRITIC_ECP | INTERNETWORK_CONTROL | NETWORK_CONTROL Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: Parameter: Specifies the quality of service (service precedence) for handling the ICMP packet. Accept the default, NORMAL, for routine service, or choose one of the other types of service.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Syslog Group Parameters This section describes the parameter in the Syslog Group Parameters window. Parameter: Enable Default: Enable Options: Enable | Disable Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: B-22 Enables or disables the syslog facility on the router. Set to Disable if you want to disable the syslog facility on the router.
Site Manager Parameters Syslog Host List Parameters This section describes the parameters in the Syslog Host List window. Parameter: Messaging Enable Default: Enable Options: Enable | Disable Function: Instructions: Enables or disables the forwarding of router events to this remote host. If you want syslog to forward router events to this host, accept the default. Otherwise, choose Disable. You can also stop the forwarding of router events to the host by deleting the host.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Parameter: Host Log Facility Default: LOCAL7 Options: LOCAL0 to LOCAL7 Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: Parameter: Specifies the facility type that syslog appends to router event messages as part of the priority code. The syslogd daemon on the remote host uses this information to determine which system generated the message that syslog forwarded. Specify the facility type you want to use.
Site Manager Parameters Parameter: Maximum Hosts Default: 5 Options: 1 to 10 Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: Parameter: Specifies the maximum number of remote hosts you want to configure for the syslog facility. Type the maximum number of hosts that will use the syslog facility. 1.3.6.1.4.1.18.3.3.2.15.1.4 Log Poll Timer Default: 5 Options: 5 to 610,000 seconds Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: 117347-A Rev.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Syslog Host Filter List Parameters This section describes the parameters in the Syslog Host Filter List window. Parameter: Filter Entity Name Default: None Options: Any valid entity name Function: Instructions: Specifies the entity whose log messages you want to forward to the remote host. Type the name of the entity whose log messages you want to forward to the remote host.
Site Manager Parameters Parameter: Log Evt Lower Bound Default: 0 Options: 0 to 255 Function: Instructions: Along with the Log Evt Upper Bound parameter, specifies the event number (code) or range of event numbers (for the current filter) that you want to forward to the remote host To specify a range of event numbers that you want to use in the filter, type the lower number of the range in this field. You then type the upper number of the range in the Log Evt Upper Bound parameter.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Parameter: Log Evt Upper Bound Default: 255 Options: 0 to 255 Function: Along with the Log Evt Lower Bound parameter, specifies the event number (code) or range of event numbers (for the current filter) that you want to forward to the remote host Instructions: To specify a range of event numbers, type the upper number of the range in this field. You must specify the lower number of the range in the Log Evt Lower Bound parameter.
Site Manager Parameters Parameter: Severity Mask Default: None Options: w|i|t|f|d Function: Instructions: Identifies the types of event severity to forward. If you specified a range of event numbers (using the Log Evt Lower Bound and Log Evt Upper Bound parameters), syslog ignores this parameter. If you did not specify a range of event numbers, enter the types of events you want to forward. The syslog facility ignores any events that you do not specify.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Parameter: Slot Lower Bound Default: 0 Options: 0 to 14 Function: Along with the Slot Upper Bound parameter, specifies the slot or range of slots on which you want to filter the log messages for this entity. (In the case of ASN routers, this parameter specifies the module for the particular slot because an ASN router is considered a slot.) Instructions: To specify a range of slots, type the lower number of the range in this parameter.
Site Manager Parameters Parameter: Slot Upper Bound Default: 0 Options: 0 to 14 Function: Instructions: Along with the Slot Lower Bound parameter, specifies the slot or range of slots on which you want to filter the log messages for this entity. (In the case of ASN routers, this parameter specifies the module for the particular slot because an ASN router is considered a slot.) To specify a range of slots, type the upper number of the range in this parameter.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Table B-1.
Site Manager Parameters Parameter: Info Map Default: INFO Options: EMERG | ALERT | CRIT | ERR | WARNING | NOTICE | INFO | DEBUG Function: Maps router event messages with a severity level of info to an error level that the UNIX syslogd daemon recognizes. See Table B-1 on page B-32 for a description of the syslogd error levels. Instructions: Bay Networks recommends that you accept the default UNIX error level for this severity level.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Parameter: Default: DEBUG Options: EMERG | ALERT | CRIT | ERR | WARNING | NOTICE | INFO | DEBUG Function: Instructions: MIB Object ID: B-34 Debug Map Maps router event messages with a severity level of debug to an error level that the UNIX syslogd daemon recognizes. See Table B-1 on page B-32 for a description of the syslogd error levels. Bay Networks recommends that you accept the default UNIX error level for this severity level.
Appendix C Checking SNMP SET Errors Occasionally, you may receive an SNMP SET error when you try to connect to a router in dynamic mode. SET errors lock you out of the router for a period of time (the default lockout time is 2 minutes). The router displays one of the following SET error messages: • SNMP General Set Error! Machine is currently locked by Manager (IP Address) • SNMP set error The SNMP General Set Error message appears when an SNMP SET lockout condition exists on a the target router.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Receiving an SNMP SET Error When you receive an SNMP SET error message, click on OK in the error message box and see if another SET error message appears. If no other SET error message appears immediately, try the SET operation again. If several SET error messages appear in succession while you are in dynamic mode, wait for the router’s SNMP lockout condition to clear, then follow these steps: 1. Delete the circuit you are attempting to configure. 2.
Checking SNMP SET Errors Accessing the SNMP SET Error Log Your Site Manager workstation can log SNMP SET errors that the router receives. Figure C-1 shows the logged version of the SET lockout error message. When received (timestamp) Message received by locked-out workstation named Received by workstation software entity named Jun 21 16:21:22 corpmgr syslog: SNMP set error! Machine is currently locked by manager <198.43.21.156>. Object wfSyncLineNumber.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Error Messages on a PC On a PC, the destination for the SNMP SET error messages is listed in the seterror.log file (C: \wf \seterror.log). C-4 117347-A Rev.
Appendix D Configuring the syslog Facility Bay Networks provides an implementation syslog facility that works with the UNIX syslogd daemon residing on remote host systems. The syslog facility periodically polls the router’s event log and forwards any new router event messages to the remote hosts that you specify. The UNIX syslogd daemon then sends the messages to the appropriate device. If you use Site Manager, you can use the Events Manager to examine router events.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Configuring the syslogd Daemon You must configure the UNIX syslogd daemon to specify the log files and the remote hosts that should receive event messages. To do this, you must edit the file etc/syslog.conf on each remote host. The syslogd daemon determines where to write event messages based on the following: • A priority code that the syslog application attaches to each event message • Event data from the syslog.
Configuring the syslog Facility Understanding How syslog Filters Messages The syslog facility forwards router event messages to a remote host only if there is an entity filter for that host. An entity filter is a set of criteria that you specify to tell syslog whether to forward an event message. Entities include Bay Networks software that provides a service, such as TFTP, IP, or the GAME operating system. Refer to Event Messages for Routers for a complete list of entities for which you can create filters.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Configuring the syslog Facility To configure the syslog facility on the router: 1. Configure the syslog group parameters. The group parameters let you 2. • Enable or disable syslog on the router. • Specify the number of remote hosts you want to configure for syslog. • Set the polling cycle. Configure a list of hosts that should receive router event messages.
Configuring the syslog Facility 3. Enter values for the parameters. Refer to the parameter descriptions beginning on page B-22 or click on Help. 4. Click on OK. You return to the Configuration Manager window. After you enable syslog, you can edit the syslog group parameters at any time by choosing Platform > Syslog > Global in the Configuration Manager window. Configuring the syslog Host List To specify which remote hosts receive router event messages, add them to the syslog host list.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager 3. Click on Add. The Syslog Remote Host Configuration window opens (Figure D-3). Figure D-3. 4. Syslog Remote Host Configuration Window Type the IP address of the host, then click on OK. The Syslog Host Filter List window opens (Figure D-4). Figure D-4. D-6 Syslog Host Filter List Window 117347-A Rev.
Configuring the syslog Facility 5. Click on Add. The Syslog Filter Config window opens (Figure D-5). Figure D-5. 6. Syslog Filter Config Window Type the Filter Entity Name, then click on OK. You return to the Syslog Host Filter List window (refer to Figure D-4). The IP address of the host, the filter number, and the filter index appear in the list. 7. Define the filter by entering values for the filter parameters. Refer to the parameter descriptions beginning on page B-26 or click on Help. 8.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Deleting the syslog Facility from the Router To delete the syslog facility from the router: 1. Open the Configuration Manager window. 2. Choose Platform > Syslog > Delete Syslog. A window prompts you to confirm your decision: Do you REALLY want to delete Router Syslog? 3. D-8 Click on OK in the confirmation window. 117347-A Rev.
Appendix E Reallocating Memory Partitions for a Processor Module Using the Site Manager’s Kernel Configuration tool, you can reallocate global and local memory for the following routers and processor modules: 117347-A Rev. A • AFN -- The AFN router contains a single processor module. • AN -- The AN router contains a single processor module. • ANH -- The ANH router contains a single processor module. • ASN -- The ASN router contains a single processor module.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Partitioning Overview Router processor modules use three types of memory: • Global • Local • Nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM) Global and local memory are separate partitions of a single, contiguous memory address space. The RAM chips associated with this address space exist physically on each processor module. The NVRAM for each processor module stores the memory partitioning configuration associated with that module. You cannot partition NVRAM.
Reallocating Memory Partitions for a Processor Module Repartitioning Global and Local Memory Caution: Change memory partitioning only at the recommendation of, or under the direction of, the Bay Networks Technical Solutions Center. Under normal router and network operating conditions, there is no need to modify the default memory partitions established for a processor module. You reallocate processor memory partitions in rare instances, and only for the purpose of network troubleshooting.
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager The message also means that the processor modules found in the currently connected router are not user-configurable, for example, when the Kernel Configuration routine finds only ACE-25 or FRE modules in the currently connected router. The Kernel Configuration window displays the following information (Table E-2). Table E-2.
Reallocating Memory Partitions for a Processor Module Site Manager stores the new configuration in NVRAM and restarts the module (ACE-32 or FRE-2) or router (AN, ANH, AFN, or ASN). This store-and-restart process takes about 10 seconds to complete. 7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 to reallocate memory partitioning on a different processor module, if applicable. Repeat steps 1 through 6 to reallocate memory partitioning for a module in a different router. 8. 117347-A Rev. A Click on Done.
Index A adding network interfaces, 3-12 Always/Never Trap parameter, 7-12 APING, 11-16 AppleTalk ping, 11-13 APPN ping, 11-16 ARP, 11-5 Audit Trail feature description, 10-2 editing the audit trail log, 10-4 viewing audit trail log, 10-2 B backing up router files, 5-8, 5-22 Baud Rate parameter, B-5 Bay Networks MIB.
converting to binary format, 9-11 copying, 3-7, 4-7 deleting, 4-8 generating reports, 9-1 opening in dynamic mode, 2-21 opening in local mode, 2-9 configuration files (continued) opening in remote mode, 2-19 renaming, 4-7 saving in dynamic mode, 3-35 saving in local mode, 3-30 saving in remote mode, 3-33 selecting router model (local mode), 2-11 specifying directories, 2-9 specifying router hardware (local mode), 2-12 tracking who made changes, 10-4 transferring from the router, 3-9 transferring to the rout
event log clearing, 7-34 description, 7-25 loading into Events Manager, 7-26 loading the current log, 7-26 loading the local log, 7-28 loading the remote log, 7-27 saving, 7-33 types, 7-26 viewing in binary format, 7-34 event messages clearing the event log, 7-34 filtering, 7-30 event messages (continued) searching the event log, 7-31 viewing, 7-25 Events Manager clearing the window, 7-32 description, 7-24, 7-33 displaying events, 7-26 refreshing the display, 7-32 executable files (router software images),
loading router software, 6-7 main menu bar, 6-5 removing components, 6-10 saving images, 6-14 image files. See software images Image Name parameter, B-12 Info Map parameter, B-33 interfaces.
Month parameter, B-13 More Enable parameter, B-7 multinet, description, 3-22 multiple routers, configuring for file transfers, 5-17 N named boot, description, 4-5 naming conventions for circuits, 3-11 naming router files, 5-6 net modules, replacing, 3-27 network activity, monitoring with ping MIB, 11-19 network management applications, assigning trap ports, 7-14 Node Name/IP Address parameter, B-2 Num Hist Buckets Requested parameter, B-21 NVRAM, E-2 O operating modes for the Configuration Manager dynamic
Q Quick Get tool accessing, 8-31 description, 8-4 MIB browser, 8-32 R reallocating memory, processor modules, E-1 Redo command, 6-5 remote event log, loading, 7-27 remote mode description, 2-19 opening a configuration file, 2-19 saving configuration files, 3-33 renaming circuits, 3-22 Report Generator description, 9-2 report format options, 9-3 reports.
introduction, 1-1 main menu bar, 1-9 main window, 1-9 starting, 1-5 starting on a PC, 1-6 starting on a UNIX workstation, 1-5 starting with UNIX commands, A-1 tools, exiting, 1-26 tools, starting, 1-25 tools, starting with UNIX commands, A-1 window conventions, 1-14 Slot Lower Bound parameter, B-30 Slot Upper Bound parameter, B-31 SNMP configuring a manager, 7-4 configuring an agent, 7-3 configuring trap message exceptions, 7-11 configuring trap port, 7-14 polling for statistics, 8-1 selecting trap messages
System Contact parameter, B-4 system information parameters, B-4 specifying, 2-6 System Location parameter, B-4 System Name parameter, B-4 T Technical Solutions Centers, xxvii Technician Interface connecting from router, 2-22 console port, 2-22 diags command, 4-3 ti.cfg file, 5-5 TFTP, transferring files from the router, 5-13 ti.
