User manual

XSR Getting Started Guide 3-1

Software Configuration

This chapter describes how to initialize, quickly set up and verify your configuration for the XSR.

Refer to the XSR CLI Reference Guide for a more thorough explanation of commands and parameter

options. The chapter also includes sample configuration scripts, detailed XSR rebooting

characteristics and Bootrom Monitor mode instructions.

Software configuration comprises the following procedures:

• Initialize the software

• Open a console (COM) session to the XSR

• Name the XSR and add users/passwords

•Set up LAN ports

• Configure WAN ports for dialer and backup dialer service

• Configure the Firewall feature set

• Configure IP routing: RIP or OSPF

• Configure Frame Relay networks

•Set up a backup line

• Create an SNMP community string and traps

• Configure message logging and severity level

• View your configuration

• Connect via SSH, Telent or the Web

• LAN/PPP Services Sample Configuration

• Frame Relay WAN Link and PPP Backup Sample Configuration

• VPN configurations (see the XSR User’s Guide for a Client example)

Initializing XSR Software

1. Be sure the NIM cards are installed and cable connections are snug.

2. Attaching the power cord (as described in Chapter 2) powers on the XSR. The LED sequence

proceeds as follows:

• Power LED turns ON.

• All LEDS flash quickly on and off starting from the SYS LED on the left, proceeding to the

right.