Specifications

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. Also included are sample configuration scripts, detailed XSR rebooting characteristics,

and Remote Auto Install (RAI) and Bootrom Monitor mode instructions.

Software configuration comprises the following procedures:

• Power on the XSR and initialize the software

• Open a console 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)

Powering On and Initializing XSR Software

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

2. Turn the power switch on the rear panel in the ON position.

The LED sequence is 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.