iSPAN™ Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide Document No.
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1Contents Using This Guide ........................................................................................ vii Purpose .................................................................................................. vii Audience ............................................................................................... vii Icon Conventions ................................................................................. vii Text Conventions ....................................................
DB25 Connector................................................................................... 20 V.24 Interface ....................................................................................... 22 V.35 Interface ....................................................................................... 25 V.11 Interface ....................................................................................... 29 Back-to-Back Configuration ..............................................................
Setting Up Channels for Logical Adapters .......................................75 Setting Up General Properties ......................................................77 Setting Up LAN Properties ...........................................................78 Setting Up WAN Properties..........................................................80 PPP WAN Properties ...............................................................81 X.25 WAN Properties ..............................................................
Running the Setup Program ........................................................ 109 Setting Up WAN Properties ....................................................... 110 Completing the Base Driver Installation .................................. 112 Installing Interphase SNA Link Services ....................................... 113 Removing Base Driver Software ..................................................... 119 CHAPTER 8 Setting up SNA Server Link Services Overview ...............................
CHAPTER 10 Troubleshooting Overview..............................................................................................165 Problems and Solutions .....................................................................166 APPENDIX A Specifications Adapter Specifications .......................................................................169 Operating Environment .....................................................................169 Storage Environment ........................................
SVCs ......................................................................................... 186 PVCs ......................................................................................... 187 Frame Relay Protocol ........................................................................ 187 PPP Protocol ....................................................................................... 188 APPENDIX E PCI/PMC Technology Overview PCI/PMC Technology ...................................................
2Using This Guide Purpose This Users Guide provides information about the Interphase iSPAN™ Serial WAN adapter. It describes general features, hardware and software installation procedures (with safety precautions), and the modules that comprise the product. It also provides detailed information about the external software interface and about how the software modules interact. Audience This manual assumes that its audience has a general understanding of computing and networking terminology.
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1Introduction 1 Adapter Overview The Interphase iSPAN-Serial WAN adapter is a single-slot, Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) add-on board for PCI-based PCs, servers, and workstations. The adapter provides a fast pathway to enterprise communication server applications. It is a smart adapter that connects systems to a Serial Line interface through a single, high-speed synchronous communication port. Figure 1-1.
Hardware Overview The modular adapter architecture includes a CPU motherboard and a WAN daughtercard. The CPU motherboard is powered by an IBM PowerPCTM 403GA 32-bit RISC processor, combined with a 32-bit/33MHz PCI interface. The processor allows full support of communication protocols, reducing host CPU usage. The WAN daughtercard handles various communication protocols at up to 2 megabits per second (Mbps). The daughtercard supports the following serial interface types with automatic recognition: • V.
Chapter 1: Introduction • 4 MB dual port DRAM memory and 128 KB Flash EEPROM • Synchronous serial line with DB25 female connector (for serial WAN connection only) • V24/V28, V35, or X21/V11 electrical interface • Full plug-and-play installation Software Overview The software included with the adapter runs under Windows NT 4.0 operating systems. It supports up to four iSPAN-Serial WAN adapters installed in a system. Two software packages are available: the NDIS package and SNA Server Link Services package.
Software Overview • The Synwatch utility enables you to track connections and data traffic on the Serial port. NDIS Driver The NDIS driver emulates a LAN adapter. It enables transportation and routing of TCP/IP and IPX/SPX protocols over WAN serial lines, using X.25, PPP, or Frame Relay protocols. Along with the Base driver and NDIS driver, the NDIS software package also includes the following utilities: • The NDIS Driver Setup utility enables you to set up logical adapters for NDIS communications.
Chapter 1: Introduction The following figure shows the capabilities of the NDIS driver. Printing File sharing Host access Database E-mail scheduling 5535 NDIS Driver remote clients network 5535 NDIS Driver Figure 1-2.
Software Overview SNA Server Link Services Software The SNA Server Link Services software provides Microsoft SNA Server link support. This software creates QLLC/X.25, SDLC, or Frame Relay links with Microsoft SNA Server version 4.0 (with Microsoft SNA Server Service Pack 1). SNA Server links enable you to connect your Microsoft SNA Server to an SNA host or to another Microsoft SNA Server. After installing SNA Server Link Services software, you can use the Microsoft SNA Server Manager to configure services.
Chapter 1: Introduction – IP and IPX support (RFC 1332, RFC 1552) • X.25 – ISO 8208, ISO 7776, IUT-T X.25 – Packet size up to 4096 bytes – Up to 256 VCs – IP and IPX over X.25 (RFC 1356) • Frame Relay – Link Management Interface UNI: UI ANSI T1.617 Annex D, UI IUT-T Q.933 Annex A or I – Data Link Layer IUT-T Q.
Software Overview Point-to-Point and Multipoint Connections The iSPAN-Serial WAN adapter supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connections. The following figure shows a point-to-point connection over dedicated leased lines. Figure 1-3. Point-to-Point Connection The following figure illustrates a point-to-multipoint connection across a Frame Relay or X.25 network. Figure 1-4.
Chapter 1: Introduction Minimum System Requirements Following are the minimum system requirements for using the board with NDIS or SNA software: • Intel® system running Windows NT Version 4.0 Server • Windows NT Service Pack, Version 3 recommended • For SNA link services, Microsoft SNA Server Version 4.0 and Microsoft SNA Server Service Pack 1 • Bus architecture: PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.
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2Installing the Hardware 2 Overview You can install the adapter in any suitable PCI expansion slot. To install the adapter, follow these basic steps: 1. Verify that the system meets minimum requirements. 2. Inspect the adapter. 3. Install the adapter in a host expansion slot. The tools required are a grounding strap and a #1 Phillips head screwdriver. Both are included in the product packaging.
Installing the Adapter CAUTION The adapter is packed in an antistatic bag to protect it during shipment. Keep the adapter in its protective antistatic bag until you are ready to install it in the host computer. To prevent damage to the adapter due to electrostatic discharge, wear a grounding strap on your wrist or ankle and handle the adapter only by its edges. Do not touch its components or any metal parts other than the faceplate. 1.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware With a grounding strap connected to your wrist or ankle, do the following to install the adapter: 1. Turn off the computer’s power switch, and unplug the unit from its power source. Abcdefg Computers Abcdefg Computers Abcdefg Computers 1 Figure 2-1.
Installing the Adapter 2. Disconnect all cables connected to the main system unit, and remove the computer cover according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 2 2 2 Figure 2-2.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware 3. Locate a suitable PCI expansion slot, and remove the screw that attaches the expansion plate to the computer. Save the screw for Step 6. 4. Remove the expansion plate. 3 4 3 4 3 4 Figure 2-3.
Installing the Adapter 5. Carefully remove the adapter from its antistatic bag, and position the adapter in the PCI expansion slot. Align the adapter’s connector pins with the slot’s receptacle; then press gently but firmly on the board to seat it in the slot. 6. Attach the adapter with the screw removed in step 3. 5 6 5 6 6 5 Figure 2-4.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware 7. Replace the computer cover according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Then connect the adapter to the line, as described in Connecting to the Line on page 19. CAUTION Keep the computer closed while the adapter is running, so that the fan works properly and prevents overheating.
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3Connecting to the Line 3 Overview The iSPAN-Serial WAN adapter can be connected as data terminal equipment (DTE) to a communication device such as a modem, data service unit (DSU), host computer, or another serial adapter. The communication device enables connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), a leased line, an X.25 network, or a Frame Relay network.
DB25 Connector CAUTION Incorrectly wired or installed cabling is the most common cause of communications problems for wide area networks. Interphase recommends that you work with a qualified cable installer for assistance with your cabling requirements. DB25 Connector The iSPAN-Serial WAN adapter connector uses a DB25 pinout. The DB25 pin signals vary according to the interface selected. This external link is a Low Voltage Directory (LVD) according to safety standard IEC950.
Chapter 3: Connecting to the Line Pin V.24 V.11 V.
V.24 Interface Pin V.24 V.11 V.35 Direction 18 -ENV11 (V.11 Interface enable) In 19 C(B) (Command) Out 20 DTR (Data Terminal Ready) 21 22 RI (Ring Indication) DTR (Data Terminal Ready) Out -ENV35 In RI (Ring Indication) In 23 24 TXCout (Transmit Clock—DTE) X(A) (Transmit Clock) TXCout(A) (Transmit Clock—DTE) Out 25 -TEST -TEST -TEST In V.24 Interface The following specifications describe the V.24 interface: • Electrical specification: CCITT V.
Chapter 3: Connecting to the Line The following table and illustrations describe the V.24 signals on the connector.
V.24 Interface Shield 1 TXD 2 RXD 3 RTS 4 CTS 5 DSR 6 GND 7 DCD 8 15 TXCLKin 17 RXCLK 20 DTR 22 RI 24 TXCLKout Figure 3-1. V.
Chapter 3: Connecting to the Line ISO2110 Male DB25 connector 2 Male DB25 connector 2 Adapter side 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 15 15 17 17 20 20 22 22 24 1 DCE side 24 Drain wire 1 Braid Figure 3-2. V.24 Cable Wiring V.35 Interface The following specifications describe the V.35 interface: • Electrical levels: V.35 (+/0.3V differential) for data and clocks, V.
V.35 Interface The following table and illustrations describe the V.35 signals on the connector. Pin # Tw.
Chapter 3: Connecting to the Line GND B A Shield CTS D C RTS DCD F E DSR RI J H DTR RXD(A) R P TXD(A) RXD(B) T S TXD(B) RXC(A) V U TXCout(A) RXC(B) X W TXCout(B) Y TXCin(A) AA TXCin(B) Figure 3-3. V.
V.35 Interface Male DB25 connector 2 Adapter side ISO2593 connector P 14 S 3 R 16 T 24 U 11 W 17 V 9 X 12 AA 15 Y 4 C 5 D 6 E 8 F 20 H 22 J 7 B DCE side 21 1 Drain wire A Braid Figure 3-4. V.
Chapter 3: Connecting to the Line V.11 Interface The following specifications describe the V.11 interface: • Electrical specification: CCITT V.11, CCITT X.27, TIA/EIA RS-422 (0-5V differential) • Signaling specification: CCITT X.21 • Maximum data rate: 2 Mbps (card limitation) • Maximum cable length: 150 feet (at 2 Mbps) • Standard DCE connector: ISO 4903 (DB15) The following table and illustrations describe the V.11 signals on the connector.. Pin # Tw.
V.11 Interface Pin # Tw. Pair Name (CCITT #) Signal Direction 25 - -TEST Test In 7 - GND Ground Common 1 - Shield Shield Common Shield 1 T(A) 2 C(A) 3 R(A) 4 I(A) 5 S(A) 6 X(A) 7 GND 8 9 T(B) 10 C(B) 11 R(B) 12 I(B) 13 S(B) 14 X(B) Figure 3-5. V.
Chapter 3: Connecting to the Line ISO4903 male DB15 connector 2 Male DB25 connector 2 Adapter side 14 9 3 4 16 11 24 7 11 14 17 6 9 13 4 3 19 10 5 5 13 12 7 8 DCE side 18 1 Drain wire 1 Braid Figure 3-6. V.
Back-to-Back Configuration Back-to-Back Configuration The iSPAN-Serial WAN adapter can be connected to another serial adapter in a back-to-back configuration. If the other adapter is also an iSPAN-Serial, the preferred interface is V.11; the cable must have the wiring shown in the following illustration. Both adapters must provide clocks. Following is an illustration of a back-to-back cable configuration.
Chapter 3: Connecting to the Line Connecting to the Network WARNING Before connecting the cable, read the Safety Precautions section at the front of this manual. With the adapter installed, you are ready to connect the adapter to the network, as follows: 1. Attach the appropriate connector to the adapter. 2. Reconnect the power cable and turn on the computer. After connecting the adapter to the network, install the adapter software.
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4Installing the NDIS Software Package 4 Overview The NDIS driver enables the iSPAN-Serial WAN adapter to emulate a LAN adapter. It supports the transportation of TCP/IP and IPX/SPX protocols over WAN serial lines. The NDIS driver enables the adapter to connect simultaneously to TCP/IP and IPX/SPX LANs over dedicated leased lines or through Frame Relay or X.25 networks. It is available for PPP, X.25, and Frame Relay data protocols.
Verifying Minimum Requirements 4. Add an NDIS logical adapter. 5. Set up network protocol properties. 6. Complete the installation to make settings take effect. Review the Read Me text file on the iSPAN-Serial WAN CDROM before installing the software. It contains information about the files included on the CD. Also, if Read Me First documentation is included in your installation kit, review it for information about changes and updates made to this Users Guide after the print date.
Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software Package and select the Protocols tab to display the Network Protocols dialog box. 2. Verify that a supported network protocol is installed. This protocol can be TCP/IP and/or IPX/SPX. If you need to install the network protocol(s), click Add. Then select the appropriate protocol from the list and follow the onscreen instructions. 3. After you have verified or added the protocol(s) to be used, select the Adapters tab. The Network Adapters dialog box appears.
Installing the Drivers 4. Click Add to begin loading the drivers. The system creates an adapter list in the Select Network Adapter dialog box, as shown in the following illustration. Figure 4-2. Select Network Adapter Dialog Box 5. Click Have Disk. The Insert Disk dialog box appears, prompting you to insert the disk and identify the file location, as shown in the following illustration.
Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software Package Figure 4-3. Insert Disk Dialog Box 6. Insert the CD-ROM containing the NDIS driver software. 7. Change the installation path to [drive]:\5535SR (where [drive] is the CD-ROM drive—for example D:\5535SR). Then click OK. The Select OEM Option dialog box appears, with Interphase 5535 NDIS Adapter selected. Figure 4-4. Select OEM Option Dialog Box 8. Click OK to confirm the selection.
Installing the Drivers NOTE If the Base driver is already installed (for example, if it was installed with Interphase SNA Link Service software before the NDIS software installation), skip to Adding the NDIS Logical Adapter on page 44. The Interphase 553X Base Driver dialog box appears, prompting you to accept or change the installation directory and begin installation. Figure 4-5. Base Driver Installation Dialog Box 9.
Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software Package To continue the software installation, set up port properties as described in the next section, Setting Up WAN Properties. Setting Up WAN Properties After the driver software is installed as described in Installing the Drivers on page 36, the WAN Adapters Setup dialog box appears. Figure 4-6. WAN Adapters Setup Dialog Box The card name is displayed in the Cards section. Use the Cards section to set up the card’s port properties.
Setting Up WAN Properties NOTE If the Cards list is empty, the board might not be properly installed. See Problems and Solutions on page 166 for information to correct the problem. When configuring WAN port properties, if you are not sure which options to select, use the default values. You can change the settings later. For detailed information about setting up WAN properties, press the F1 key to view field-level help, or see Setting up Firmware and Hardware on page 145.
Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software Package 4. Click OK to return to the WAN Adapters Setup dialog box. 5. When WAN properties are configured as needed, click OK in the WAN Adapters Setup dialog box. The setup software automatically finds the firmware for the adapter. It updates the Windows NT registry and dynamically installs the drivers. When the software configuration is finished, the following message informs you that the driver is running. Figure 4-8. Successful Configuration Message 6. Click OK.
Adding the NDIS Logical Adapter Adding the NDIS Logical Adapter After you respond OK to the message that the driver is running, the NDIS Driver Setup dialog box appears. Figure 4-9. NDIS Driver Setup Dialog Box The Adapter section of this dialog box displays the NDIS logical adapter that is created automatically with the driver installation.
Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software Package The Network Adapters dialog box appears. Figure 4-10. New Logical Adapter Added to Network The Network Adapters list displays the Interphase 5535 NDIS Adapter. The NDIS logical adapter is now added to the network configuration. 2. Click Close.
Setting Up Network Protocol Properties Next, set up network protocols for the logical adapter. Continue to the next section, Setting Up Network Protocol Properties. Setting Up Network Protocol Properties After you add the NDIS logical adapter, one or both of the following dialog boxes appear: • Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog box • NWLink IPX/SPX Properties dialog box This sequence depends on the network protocol(s) installed on your system.
Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software Package Setting Up IPX/SPX Protocols If the IPX/SPX protocol is installed, the NWLink IPX/SPX Properties dialog box appears after you add the NDIS driver. Figure 4-11.
Setting Up Network Protocol Properties To set up IPX/SPX properties for the NDIS logical adapter, do the following: 1. In the Adapter field, select Interphase 5535 NDIS Adapter. 2. Select the Manual Frame Type Detection option and click Add. 3. On the Manual Frame Detection dialog box, select the Ethernet II frame type (mandatory), and assign a network number to this adapter interface. A message informs you that a different number must be assigned for each adapter installed.
Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software Package Setting Up TCP/IP Protocols If the TCP/IP protocol is installed, the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog box appears after you add the NDIS driver or change the IPX/SPX properties. Figure 4-12.
Setting Up Network Protocol Properties To set up TCP/IP properties for the NDIS logical adapter, do the following: 1. In the Adapter field, select Interphase 5535 NDIS Adapter. 2. Select the Specify an IP address option. NOTE You must specify an IP address. DHCP is not supported. 3. To assign an IP address and subnet mask to the new logical NDIS adapter, do the following: a. In the IP Address field, type a valid IP address. b. In the Subnet Mask field, type a valid subnet mask.
Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software Package 6. Click OK. Completing the Software Installation After you set up network protocols for the NDIS logical adapter, the following message informs you that you must shut down and restart your computer before the settings take effect. Figure 4-13. Computer Restart Message Continue as follows: • If you did not change the network protocol setup, click Yes to restart the computer.
Removing the Drivers CAUTION If you do not reinstall the Service Pack, the network may fail to start or malfunction when connecting lines. Service Pack Version 3 or higher is recommended. For installation information, see the latest available version of your Service Pack help. To determine whether a Service Pack is installed, see Quick Reference of Common Tasks on page 181. After the system restarts, the adapter properties must be set up to match those of the NDIS driver.
Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software Package CAUTION If any other software requiring the Base driver (such as SNA Link Services) is installed in your system, do not remove the Base driver with the NDIS driver. If you want to remove both drivers, remove the NDIS driver first. If multiple NDIS logical adapters are configured, you must remove all of the logical adapters to remove the NDIS driver. Removing the final logical adapter removes the driver.
Removing the Drivers Figure 4-14. Removing the NDIS Adapter Driver 3. Select Interphase 5535 NDIS Adapter, and click Remove. (If multiple logical adapters are configured, the Network Adapters box will list each one as Interphase 5535 NDIS Adapter, preceded by an adapter number.
Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software Package A warning message informs you that this action will permanently remove the component, and asks if you want to continue. 4. Click Yes to continue the driver removal. If any NDIS logical adapters are still installed, the Network Adapters dialog box reappears. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to remove the next NDIS logical adapter. 5. When you select to continue the removal of the final logical adapter, the Interphase 5535 NDIS Driver Tools dialog box appears.
Removing the Drivers 6. After the NDIS driver is removed, the Interphase 553X Base Driver dialog box appears. Figure 4-16. Remove Base Driver Dialog Box The Interphase 553X Base driver dialog box identifies the Base driver install directory that will be deleted, and asks if you are sure you want to deinstall the software. 7. Continue as follows: – If you do not want to remove the Base driver at this time, click Cancel to remove the NDIS driver only. Then skip to Completing the Driver Removal on page 58.
Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software Package To remove the Base driver along with the NDIS driver, do the following: 1. When the Interphase 553X Base driver dialog box asks if you are sure you want to deinstall the software, click Continue to remove the Base driver. The following pop-up prompts you to confirm the card(s) removal and driver deletion. Figure 4-17. Removal Confirmation Request 2. To confirm the deletion, click Yes.
Removing the Drivers Completing the Driver Removal When the Base driver removal process is finished, the Network Adapters dialog box reappears. Figure 4-18. Adapter Removed from Network Settings To complete the driver removal, do the following: 1. Click Close to validate the new network settings. Windows NT updates network bindings.
Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software Package Next, the following message prompts you to restart your computer to make changes take effect. Figure 4-19. Network Settings Restart Message 2. To make the settings take effect, click Yes. Removing the Base Driver Only CAUTION Use this procedure only if you have already removed the NDIS driver and all other drivers that require the Base driver. To remove the Base driver, do the following: 1.
Removing the Drivers The Install/Uninstall dialog box appears. Figure 4-20. Removing the Base Driver 3. Select Interphase 553X Base driver, and click Add/Remove.
Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software Package The Interphase 553X Base Driver dialog box appears. Figure 4-21. Remove Base Driver Dialog Box The Interphase 553X Base driver dialog box identifies the Base driver install directory that will be deleted, and asks if you are sure you want to deinstall the software. 4. Click Continue to remove the Base driver. 5. If the following pop-up prompts you to confirm the card(s) removal and driver deletion, click Yes To confirm the deletion.
Removing the Drivers • Dynamically unloads the drivers from memory • Cleans up the registry When the Base driver removal process is finished, the Install/Uninstall dialog box reappears.
5 Setting Up the NDIS Driver 5 Overview You can create up to four NDIS driver configurations for connecting the iSPAN-Serial WAN adapter to IP and/or IPX networks. This capability allows the adapter to emulate a LAN adapter and connect with up to four IP and IPX networks simultaneously. The driver transports TCP/IP and IPX/SPX protocols over the following types of connections: • PPP, X.25, and Frame Relay point-to-point connections • X.
Accessing Online Help • View the status of logical adapter connections • Set up channels for logical adapter connections • Delete channels from a logical adapter configuration • Manually connect a channel • Manually disconnect a channel • View the status of channel connections Accessing Online Help For detailed information about the functions and dialog boxes described in this chapter, see the NDIS Driver Setup online help.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS Driver c. On the Network adapters dialog box, select the Interphase NDIS logical adapter you want to configure, and click Properties. • For any other purposes, you can start the utility from the Interphase WAN Adapters menu. From the Start menu, select Programs, then Interphase WAN Adapters, and then NDIS Driver Setup. When you start the utility, the NDIS Driver Setup dialog box appears. Figure 5-1.
Starting the NDIS Driver Setup Utility The NDIS Driver Setup dialog box contains two sections: Adapter and Channels. Adapter Functions Use the Adapter section of the NDIS Driver Setup dialog box to set up or display NDIS logical adapter properties. NOTE If multiple logical adapters have been created, and you started the utility from the Interphase WAN Adapters menu, the Adapter section of the screen displays forward and back arrow buttons. These buttons enable you to move among the logical adapters.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS Driver Channels Functions Use the Channels section of the NDIS Driver Setup dialog box to create and configure channels for each logical adapter’s WAN and LAN network communications. For each channel, the IP/IPX column displays LEDs associated with the LAN protocol(s) routed through the channel. The IP LED represents the TCP/IP protocol, and the IPX LED represents the IPX/SPX protocol. The LED color is dynamically updated when the channel status changes.
Starting the NDIS Driver Setup Utility Use the following icons in the Channels section of the NDIS Driver Setup dialog box to manage channel properties. Click this icon... To do the following... Create. Create a new channel. For more information, see Setting Up Channels for Logical Adapters on page 75. Edit. Edit the selected channel. (You can also doubleclick a channel row to edit the channel.) For more information, see Setting Up Channels for Logical Adapters on page 75. Delete.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS Driver Adding a Logical Adapter To add a new logical adapter to the NDIS driver configuration, do the following: 1. From the Start menu, select Settings, and then Control Panel. Then double-click the Network icon and select the Adapters tab to display the Network Adapters dialog box. 2. On the Network Adapters dialog box, click the Add button. The Select Network Adapter dialog box appears, listing adapter drivers. Figure 5-2. Adding a Logical Network Adapter 3.
Adding a Logical Adapter To continue, set up WAN Networking properties for the new logical adapter as described in the next section, Setting Up Logical Adapter Network Properties. NOTE When you close the Network Adapters dialog box after adding a new logical adapter, you will be prompted to set up IPX/SPX and/or TCP/IP properties for the logical adapter, as described in Setting Up Network Protocol Properties on page 46.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS Driver Setting Up Logical Adapter Network Properties After you add a new logical adapter or start the NDIS Driver setup utility to configure an existing logical adapter, the NDIS Driver Setup dialog box appears. Figure 5-3. NDIS Adapter Properties Dialog Box To set up the logical adapter network properties, do the following: 1. If needed, start the NDIS Driver Setup utility from the control panel, as described in Starting the NDIS Driver Setup Utility on page 64. 2.
Setting Up Logical Adapter Network Properties The Properties dialog box appears for the displayed logical adapter. Figure 5-4. NDIS Logical Adapter Properties 3. In the Station Name field, enter the station name for the logical adapter. (This is an optional property.) CAUTION In the Local Address field, the default Ethernet address is correct and must not be modified. 4. In the MTU field, enter the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) to be used for communication.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS Driver If one or both of the protocols are selected but unavailable, the protocol is already used by a defined channel. If one or both protocols are neither selected nor available, the protocols might not be installed. To install the network protocols do the following: a. Close the NDIS Driver Properties dialog box, and then close the NDIS Driver Setup dialog box. b. On the Network Adapters dialog box, select the Protocols tab. c.
Viewing Logical Adapter Connection Status Viewing Logical Adapter Connection Status To view the logical adapter connection status: 1. If needed, start the NDIS driver Setup utility, as described in Starting the NDIS Driver Setup Utility on page 64. 2. In the Adapter section of the NDIS Driver Setup dialog box, click the Status button. The Status dialog box appears for the displayed logical adapter. Figure 5-5.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS Driver Setting Up Channels for Logical Adapters Channel definitions specify the connection properties that enable NDIS logical adapters to communicate with remote computers. Channel definitions tell the NDIS driver how to reach a given TCP/IP or IPX/SPX address through X.25 or Frame Relay networks, or through PPP connections. Each TCP/IP or IPX/SPX address represents a stand-alone workstation or a gateway.
Setting Up Channels for Logical Adapters To create or modify a channel for an NDIS logical adapter, do the following: 1. In the Channels section of the NDIS Driver Setup utility, select to add or edit a channel, as follows: – To add a channel, click the (Create) icon. – To edit an existing channel, select the channel and click the (Edit) icon. The Channel properties dialog box appears. Figure 5-7.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS Driver Setting Up General Properties The following illustration shows the general section of the Channel properties dialog box. Figure 5-8. General Channel Properties To set up general channel properties, do the following: 1. In the Name field, identify the name of the channel being set up. 2. In the Comment field, enter optional comments or relevant information. 3. Check either or both the Outgoing and Incoming fields to specify the use of the channel.
Setting Up Channels for Logical Adapters Setting Up LAN Properties The following illustration shows the LAN section of the Channel properties dialog box. Figure 5-9. LAN Channel Properties To set up LAN properties for the channel, do the following: 1. Complete information in the fields in the LAN section of the Channel properties dialog box as follows: a. Check the TCP/IP and/or IPX/SPX fields to select the protocols to be routed through this channel. At least one protocol must be selected. b.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS Driver The LAN Properties dialog box appears. Figure 5-10. LAN Properties Dialog Box b. If the TCP/IP protocol is selected, in the TCP/IP fields, specify the channel’s TCP/IP address, the broadcast option, and the Van Jacobson compression mode. NOTE The DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is not supported in the current version of NDIS Driver and is unavailable in the dialog box. c.
Setting Up Channels for Logical Adapters Setting Up WAN Properties The following illustration shows the WAN section of the Channel properties dialog box. Figure 5-11. WAN Channel Properties To set up WAN properties for the channel, do the following: 1. Complete information in the fields in the WAN section of the Channel properties dialog box as follows: a. Check the PPP, X.25, or FR field to select the WAN protocol to transport the selected LAN protocol(s). b. If the X.25 protocol is selected, in the X.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS Driver PPP WAN Properties The PPP Properties dialog box enables you to set up WAN properties for a channel that uses the PPP protocol. Use this dialog box to specify PPP authentication, negotiation, and idle timeout methods. Figure 5-12. PPP Properties Dialog Box For detailed information about setting up protocol parameters using this dialog box, see online help. To set up PPP WAN properties for the channel, do the following: 1.
Setting Up Channels for Logical Adapters For each authentication method chosen, a tabbed section appears under the checkbox fields, enabling you to specify additional authentication properties. b. In the tabbed fields for each authentication method, identify whether the method is mandatory. Specify whether to use the same properties as another method. Also enter the local and remote identifiers and the password to use for authentication. 2.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS Driver Next, if you want to set up PPP port properties, skip to Setting Up Port Properties on page 86. X.25 WAN Properties The X.25 Properties dialog box enables you set up WAN properties for a channel that uses the X.25 protocol. Use this dialog box to define the properties of outgoing calls and choose how to filter incoming calls. Figure 5-13. X.25 Properties For detailed information about setting up protocol parameters using this dialog box, see online help. To set up X.
Setting Up Channels for Logical Adapters remote peer along with the local address (which is generally automatically provided), enter the local sub-address. c. In the User data field, enter data to be inserted into the call request packet. User data helps the remote peer identify the caller and connection protocols. d. To have a reverse charging request facility inserted in the X.25 call packet, check the Propose reverse charging field. 2.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS Driver For incoming calls, this number determines from which group the incoming call will be accepted. 4. Click OK to save the X.25 properties and return to the Channel properties dialog box. Next, if you want to set up X.25 port properties, skip to Setting Up Port Properties on page 86. Frame Relay WAN Properties The Frame Relay dialog box enables you set up WAN properties for a channel that uses the Frame Relay protocol.
Setting Up Channels for Logical Adapters For detailed information about setting up protocol parameters using this dialog box, see online help. To set up Frame Relay WAN properties for the channel, do the following: 1. In the DLCI and Traffic control sections of the Frame Relay dialog box, make sure that properties match those of your Frame Relay provider subscription. Check with your Frame Relay provider to determine the appropriate parameters. See online help for a detailed description of each property.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS Driver PPP Serial Port Properties The following illustration shows the Port section of the Channel properties dialog box when the PPP WAN protocol is selected. Figure 5-15. PPP Channel Port Properties To set up port properties for a channel using the PPP protocol, do the following: 1. In the Card field, if more than one physical iSPANSerial WAN adapter is installed, select the physical adapter to be used by the channel. 2.
Setting Up Channels for Logical Adapters b. Specify the clock, coding, and DSR Timer properties for the serial line. c. Click OK to save the serial line properties and return to the Channel properties dialog box. X.25 Port Properties The following illustration shows the Port section of the Channel properties dialog box when the X.25 WAN protocol is selected. Figure 5-17. X.25 Channel Port Properties To set up port properties for a channel using the X.25 protocol, do the following: 1.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS Driver b. On the X.25 protocol properties dialog box, configure the X.25 network properties to use with this channel. For instructions, see Setting Up X.25 Network Properties on page 150. All X.25 network configurations created in this dialog box are available for use by all of the adapter’s NDIS channels and SNA link services. c. Click OK to save the X.25 protocol properties and return to the Channel properties dialog box. NOTE Because changing the X.
Setting Up Channels for Logical Adapters 1. In the Card field, if more than one physical iSPANSerial WAN adapter is installed, select the physical adapter to be used by the channel. 2. In the Network field, if more than one Frame Relay network configuration has been created for use by the NDIS driver, select the network configuration to be used by this channel. 3. If you need to create, edit, or remove a network configuration to be used for driver connections, do the following: a.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS Driver Viewing Channel Status To view channel status information, do the following: 1. If needed, start the NDIS driver Setup utility, as described in Starting the NDIS Driver Setup Utility on page 64. 2. In the Channels section of the NDIS Driver Setup dialog box, select the channel and click (Status). This channel status dialog box appears. Figure 5-19. Channel Status Dialog Box This dialog box displays channel status information and data traffic counters.
Deleting Channels from Logical Adapters The following table describes channel status parameters. Parameter Description IP IPX or IP+IPX Protocol field. Allows you to select the LAN protocol to view for the channel: IP, IPX, or the sum of IP and IPX links. Cause Displays the internal cause code of the NDIS Driver in case of channel or outgoing call disconnection. Protocol Displays the protocol originating the diagnostic code. Diagnostic Displays the internal protocol diagnostic code.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS Driver 2. In the Channels section of the NDIS Driver Setup dialog box, select the channel and click (Delete). Manually Connecting a Channel A channel connection is usually established automatically when LAN frames are routed to the NDIS driver. You can manually create a channel connection to use for testing the physical port connection and WAN protocol level. To manually connect a channel, do the following: 1.
Manually Disconnecting a Channel To manually disconnect an active channel, do the following: 1. If needed, start the NDIS driver Setup utility, as described in Starting the NDIS Driver Setup Utility on page 64. 2. In the Channels section of the NDIS Driver Setup dialog box, select the channel and click (Release). NOTES This button is enabled for connected channels only. If a connected channel contains data traffic, manual disconnection can cause data loss.
6 Logging NDIS Driver Events 6 Overview The NDIS Driver Log utility is installed when you install the NDIS driver. The NDIS Driver Log records NDIS driver event information, and stores the information in the Windows NT log. The NDIS Driver Log enables you to select the types of events to be saved. It extracts NDIS driver events from the following sources: • Local Windows NT computer application log • Remote Windows NT computer application log • Both a local and remote Windows NT Log saved in an event (.
Accessing Online Help Accessing Online Help For detailed information about the functions and dialog boxes described in this chapter, see the NDIS Driver Log online help. You can access online help in the following ways: • Press F1 to display field-level contextual help in a popup window. • Click the Help button. • Click the Help icon want to read about.
Chapter 6: Logging NDIS Driver Events Viewing Events in the NDIS Driver Log The events displayed on the NDIS Driver Log dialog box correspond to the filter and display settings configured for the NDIS Driver Log. The types of details depend on the network protocol being used by the driver. To see the original channel settings used when the event occurred, in the Channel column, double-click on the event.
Customizing NDIS Driver Log Settings Log Menu Figure 6-2. Log Menu Use the Log menu to navigate to the Windows NT Log or the NDIS Driver Setup utility, refresh or clear event information, connect to a remote station log, and customize the logging process. The Save as option allows you to save the log with the current selected format in a text-delimited file, which can be exported to another software program such as a spreadsheet. The Open option enables you to open a saved log file.
Chapter 6: Logging NDIS Driver Events Parameters Menu Figure 6-3. Parameters Menu Use the Parameters menu to customize the NDIS Driver Log event list in either or both of the following ways: • Specify events to be displayed in the event list. • Choose the parameter used in each column. Specifying Events to Log to Windows NT To specify the events to be logged to the Windows NT log, do the following: 1. In the NDIS Driver Log dialog box, select the Log menu; then select the Configure option.
Customizing NDIS Driver Log Settings The Configure Logging dialog box appears. Figure 6-4. Configure Logging Dialog Box 2. Select the event categories to be logged from the NDIS driver into the Windows NT log. 3. To make logging functions available, select the Active logging checkbox in the lower right of the dialog box. (Or deselect the checkbox to make logging functions unavailable.
Chapter 6: Logging NDIS Driver Events The Display dialog box appears. Figure 6-5. Display Dialog Box 2. Select the chronological order in which to display events—whether newest to oldest, or oldest to newest. 3. Select the Display milliseconds checkbox to display event times and intervals in milliseconds.
Customizing NDIS Driver Log Settings 4. To change the font, click the Font button. Then on the Windows NT Font dialog box, change the font style and size as needed. Click OK to return to the Display dialog box. 5. Select the column headings to be displayed on the NDIS Driver Log event list. 6. If you want to change the order of the display parameters, do the following: a. Select the parameter you want to move, and click the up or down arrow. b. Click OK.
Chapter 6: Logging NDIS Driver Events The Filter dialog box appears. Figure 6-6. Event Filters Dialog Box 2. Enter filtering criteria to be used with your event list. You can save these criteria when you use the Save or Save as option on the NDIS Driver Log dialog box to save your Log Display Parameters (.ldp) file. For detailed information about filtering criteria, see the NDIS Driver Log online help.
Viewing Events in the NT Event Viewer Viewing Events in the NT Event Viewer In addition to the NDIS Driver Log dialog box, you can also use the Windows NT Event View to view NDIS driver events. The Event Viewer is a standard feature of Windows NT. To display the Event Viewer, from the Log menu, select Windows NT Log. (Or from the Windows NT Start menu, select Programs, Administrative Tools (Common), and then Event Viewer.
Chapter 6: Logging NDIS Driver Events Icon Event Channel disconnection. Indicates when a channel has been disconnected for any reason. This event is recorded even when a time-out disconnection is issued by the driver. Trying to connect to an outgoing channel. Indicates each attempt to connect to any destination. This message is usually followed by a Successful connection event. Failure to establish communication. Indicates any failure to connect a channel.
Viewing Events in the NT Event Viewer Double-clicking one of the events in the list opens the following dialog box, which shows detailed information about the selected event. Figure 6-8. Windows NT Event Detail Dialog Box To interpret the Data part of the dialog box, you must use the NDIS Driver Log, described in Customizing NDIS Driver Log Settings on page 97. The data is interpreted by the NDIS Driver log program.
7Installing SNA Server Link Services Software 7 Overview SNA Server link services allow you to connect a Windows NT SNA Server to SNA hosts over a dedicated SDLC, X.25, or Frame Relay line, or across a Frame Relay or X.25 network. This chapter describes the process for installing and setting up SNA Server link services software for your adapter on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 systems. To install the SNA link services software, follow these basic steps: 1. Verify that your system meets minimum requirements. 2.
Verifying Minimum Requirements NOTE The iSPAN-Serial WAN adapter is named 5535-1P-SR in the software installation and configuration dialogs. Verifying Minimum Requirements If you have not already done so, verify that your system meets the minimum requirements described in Minimum System Requirements on page 9. Installing the Base Driver NOTE If the NDIS driver software is installed on this system, the Base driver is already installed.
Chapter 7: Installing SNA Server Link Services Software Running the Setup Program To install the Base driver software, do the following: 1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Insert the SNA Server CD-ROM. 3. Enter [drive]:\5535SR\base\setup.exe (where [drive] is the CD-ROM drive), and click OK. The Interphase 553X Base Driver dialog box appears. Figure 7-1. Base Driver Installation Dialog Box 4.
Installing the Base Driver Setting Up WAN Properties After the Base driver software is installed as described in Running the Setup Program, the WAN Adapters Setup dialog box appears, as shown in the following illustration. Figure 7-2. WAN Adapters Setup Dialog Box The card name is displayed in the Cards section. Use the Cards section to set up the card’s port properties.
Chapter 7: Installing SNA Server Link Services Software NOTE If the Cards list is empty, the adapter might not be properly installed. See Problems and Solutions on page 166 for information to correct the problem. When configuring the adapter’s serial port properties, if you are not sure which options to select, use the default values. You can change the settings later.
Installing the Base Driver 3. In the Modem signals field, select the method for handling modem signals. (In most cases, the default option, External modem, is appropriate.) 4. Click OK to return to the WAN Adapters Setup dialog box. 5. When WAN adapter properties are configured as needed, click OK in the WAN Adapters Setup dialog box. Continue to the next section, Completing the Base Driver Installation.
Chapter 7: Installing SNA Server Link Services Software A message informs you that the Base driver package has been successfully installed. Figure 7-5. Successful Base Driver installation Message 2. Click OK. Now install the SNA Server link services. Continue to the next section, Installing Interphase SNA Link Services. Installing Interphase SNA Link Services To install Interphase SNA link services for Microsoft SNA Server, you must use the Microsoft SNA Server Manager.
Installing Interphase SNA Link Services The Microsoft SNA Server Manager window appears. Figure 7-6. Microsoft SNA Server Manager Window 2. From the Tools menu, select External Link Services. The Microsoft SNA Server Setup welcome dialog box appears. Figure 7-7.
Chapter 7: Installing SNA Server Link Services Software 3. Click Continue. The Setup Options dialog box appears. Figure 7-8. Setup Options Dialog Box 4. Click Links to configure link services.
Installing Interphase SNA Link Services The Link Service Installation dialog box appears, listing available link services. Figure 7-9. List of Available Link Services 5. Click Other to install services other than the listed ones.
Chapter 7: Installing SNA Server Link Services Software SNA Server setup requests the software path in the Link Service Import dialog box. Figure 7-10. Link Service Import Dialog Box 6. Insert the 5535 SNA Link Services CD-ROM, and enter [drive]:\5535SR in the Path field. (where [drive] is the CD-ROM drive—for example D:\5535SR). 7. When you have entered the path, click Continue.
Installing Interphase SNA Link Services 8. The Link Service Installation dialog box reappears, listing Interphase link services. Figure 7-11. Interphase Link Service Installation Dialog Box These include the following: – Interphase Frame Relay link service – Interphase SDLC link service – Interphase X.25 link service You can add all three Interphase link services (Frame Relay, SDLC and X.25), but you can add only one at a time. 9. Select the Interphase link service you want to install and click Install.
Chapter 7: Installing SNA Server Link Services Software After all necessary files are copied for the selected link service, the following setup message appears. Figure 7-12. Successful Link Service Setup Message 10. Click OK to complete the Interphase link service installation and return to the Microsoft SNA Server Manager window. 11. If you need to install another Interphase link service, repeat steps 2 through 11, starting on page 114.
Removing Base Driver Software CAUTION If any other software requiring the Base driver (such as the Interphase NDIS driver) is installed in your system, do not remove the Base driver. If you no longer need to use the adapter, do the following to remove the Base driver software from your system: 1. From the Windows Start menu, select Settings, and then Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon, then select the Install/Uninstall tab. 3.
Chapter 7: Installing SNA Server Link Services Software 5. When a dialog box prompts you to confirm the card removal and driver deletion, click Yes. Next, a series of messages informs you that the software is being removed. The final message informs you that the Base driver has been successfully deinstalled. Figure 7-14. Base Driver Removed Successfully This message also prompts you to shut down and restart your computer to make changes take effect. 6.
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8Setting up SNA Server Link Services 8 Overview This chapter explains how to insert and set up Interphase SNA Server link services and connections for the iSPAN-Serial WAN adapter. The setup procedure is described for SNA Server 4.0 (with Microsoft SNA Server Service Pack 1). This chapter explains how to do the following SNA Server link services setup tasks: • Access online help • Insert and set up an Interphase Frame Relay, SDLC, or X.
Accessing Online Help Accessing Online Help For detailed information about the functions and dialog boxes described in this chapter, see the SNA Server Manager online help. You can access online help in the following ways: • Press F1 to display field-level contextual help in a popup window. • Click Help to display the main online help. Starting the SNA Server Manager To insert and set up SNA Server link services for the adapter, use the Microsoft SNA Server Manager.
Chapter 8: Setting up SNA Server Link Services Inserting and Setting Up Interphase Link Services Use the SNA Server Manager to add and set up the Interphase link services. This section explains how to do the following: • Insert a Frame Relay, SLDC, or X.25 link service • Edit a previously inserted link service • Set up an inserted Frame Relay link service • Set up an inserted SLDC link service • Set up an inserted X.
Inserting and Setting Up Interphase Link Services Figure 8-2. Insert Link Service Dialog Box 5. Select the Interphase link service you want to insert: – INTERPHASE Frame Relay link service – INTERPHASE SLDC link service – INTERPHASE X.25 link service 6. Click Add to insert the service. The Interphase Link Service Properties dialog box appears. The settings in the Interphase Link Service Properties dialog box depend on the link service you inserted. The default service name is displayed in the title bar.
Chapter 8: Setting up SNA Server Link Services Editing an Interphase Link Service To edit an existing Interphase link service, do the following: 1. Open the Microsoft SNA Server Manager window as described in Starting the SNA Server Manager on page 124. 2. Open the Servers directory, and select the server for which you are editing a link service. 3. If the server is running, stop the server. (From the Service menu, select Stop.) 4. Open the Link Services directory. 5.
Inserting and Setting Up Interphase Link Services Setting Up a Frame Relay Link Service After you insert or select to edit an Interphase Frame Relay link service, the Interphase FR Link Service Properties Mode Settings dialog box appears. Figure 8-3. Frame Relay Link Service Properties Dialog Box Use this dialog box to configure the inserted link service, as follows: 1. In the Service Title field, change the service title as needed. This is the title that appears in the title bar of the dialog box. 2.
Chapter 8: Setting up SNA Server Link Services 3. If you want to change the default firmware or hardware properties of the adapter, click the WAN Setup button to display the WAN Adapters Setup utility. Then follow the instructions in Setting up Firmware and Hardware on page 145. 4. In the Frame Relay Network field, select the frame relay network configuration to be used with the service. 5. If you need to create, edit or remove a network configuration to be used with the service, do the following: a.
Inserting and Setting Up Interphase Link Services The following dialog box appears, showing Virtual Circuit properties. Figure 8-4. Frame Relay Virtual Circuit Properties b. Make sure DLCI and Traffic control properties match the properties of your Frame Relay provider subscription. Check with your Frame Relay provider to determine the appropriate parameters. See online help for a detailed description of each property. c.
Chapter 8: Setting up SNA Server Link Services 8. Click OK to save the link service configuration. – If you edited the Frame Relay link service, the SNA Server Manager reappears. – If you inserted the Frame Relay link service, the Insert Link Service dialog box reappears. 9. If you inserted the Frame Relay link service, continue as follows: – If you need to insert another Interphase link service, on the Insert Link Service dialog box, select the service and click Add.
Inserting and Setting Up Interphase Link Services Setting Up an SDLC Link Service After you insert or select to edit an Interphase SDLC link service, the Interphase SDLC Link Service Properties Mode Settings dialog box appears. Figure 8-5. SDLC Link Service Mode Settings Use this dialog box to configure the SDLC link service mode settings and card configuration settings, as described in the topics that follow.
Chapter 8: Setting up SNA Server Link Services Configuring SDLC Mode Settings To configure SDLC mode settings, do the following: 1. In the Service Title field, change the service title as needed. This is the title that appears in the title bar of the dialog box. 2. In the Window section, make sure that the SDLC modulo and size properties match the SDLC properties of the SDLC link service at the remote end. 3.
Inserting and Setting Up Interphase Link Services Configuring SDLC Card Configuration Settings To configure SDLC card configuration settings, do the following: 1. Select the Card Configuration tab to display the Card Configuration dialog box. Figure 8-6. SDLC Link Service Card Configuration 2. In the Card field, make sure the appropriate adapter is selected (5535-1P-SR). 3.
Chapter 8: Setting up SNA Server Link Services 4. To configure the Serial line properties for the SDLC link service, do the following: a. In the Port section, click the Port Settings button. The Serial Line Properties dialog box appears. Figure 8-7. Serial Line Properties Dialog Box b. Select the correct Clock value for this service, if needed. For other properties, accept the default values. c.
Inserting and Setting Up Interphase Link Services that link service, as described in Setting Up a Frame Relay Link Service on page 128 or Setting Up an X.25 Link Service on page 136. – If you have finished configuring Interphase link services, click Finish to return to the SNA Server Manager. Then skip to Inserting a Connection on page 139. Setting Up an X.25 Link Service After you insert or select to edit an Interphase X.25 link service, the Interphase X.
Chapter 8: Setting up SNA Server Link Services Use this dialog box to configure the inserted link service, as follows: 1. In the Service Title field, change the service title as needed. This is the title that appears in the title bar of the dialog box. 2. In the X.25 Local Address field, to configure the service for back-to-back use, enter the X.25 local address. The remote computer will use this as the remote X.25 address to establish the connection. 3.
Inserting and Setting Up Interphase Link Services c. Click OK to save the Frame Relay protocol properties and return to the X.25 Link Service Mode Settings dialog box. 7. If you want to use this link service remotely from another SNA Server, select Allow Link Service to be Distributed. 8. Click OK to save the link service configuration. – If you edited the X.25 link service, the SNA Server Manager reappears. – If you inserted the X.25 link service, the Insert Link Service dialog box reappears. 9.
Chapter 8: Setting up SNA Server Link Services Inserting a Connection The Microsoft SNA Server Manager window displays a tree view of inserted Interphase link service(s), as shown in the following illustration. Figure 8-9. Displaying Interphase Link Services To use an Interphase SNA link service, you must insert a connection. This connection is used to establish communications with another system. (See your SNA Server documentation for additional information.) To insert connections, do the following: 1.
Inserting a Connection 3. Select the SNA Service icon. 4. From the Insert menu, select Connection. Then select one of the following options, depending on the type of connection you need to insert: – To insert a Frame Relay connection, select 802.2. (To exchange Frame Relay data properly, SNA Server requires the reliable transport guaranteed by the 802.2 protocol, which is provided by Interphase.) – To insert an SDLC connection, select SDLC. – To insert an X.25 connection, select X.25.
Chapter 8: Setting up SNA Server Link Services The Connection Properties General dialog box appears. Figure 8-10.
Inserting a Connection NOTE Properties in the Connection Properties General dialog box apply to the selected Interphase connection. Properties in the associated Address, System Identification, and the 802.2 DLC, SDLC, or X.25 dialog boxes are SNA Server properties. Verify default SNA values with your SNA Server administrator or SNA Server documentation. See your SNA Server documentation for information about the SNA properties. 5. In the Name field, enter the name of the connection to be created. 6.
Chapter 8: Setting up SNA Server Link Services 9. If you need to insert another connection, repeat steps 4 through 8. After you have inserted and set up connections for the Interphase SNA link services, the SNA Server link services setup for the adapter is complete.
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9Setting up Firmware and Hardware 9 Overview The WAN Adapters Setup utility enables you to manage hardware and firmware for iSPAN-Serial WAN adapters, and make configuration changes after completing the software installation. Use this utility to add iSPAN-Serial WAN adapters and their firmware to the operating system. Also use this utility to remove iSPAN-Serial WAN adapters or to make other changes to adapter firmware and hardware properties.
Accessing Online Help Accessing Online Help For detailed information about the functions and dialog boxes described in this chapter, see the WAN Adapters Setup online help. You can access online help in the following ways: • Press F1 to display field-level contextual help in a popup window. • Click Help to display the main online help. Starting the WAN Adapters Setup Utility NOTE The iSPAN-Serial WAN adapter is listed as the 5535-1PSR in WAN Adapters Setup dialog boxes.
Chapter 9: Setting up Firmware and Hardware When you start the utility, the WAN Adapters Setup dialog box appears. Figure 9-1. WAN Adapters Setup Dialog Box The WAN Adapters Setup dialog box contains two sections: • The Firmware section is for firmware management. • The Cards section is for hardware management. This section displays the Interphase WAN adapters you have installed and their communication ports.
Firmware Management NOTE If the Cards list is empty, and the Add button is disabled, the adapter might not be properly installed. Click OK. Then see Problems and Solutions on page 166 for information about correcting the problem. NOTE If you change any firmware, card, or port properties, you must apply changes, reload the firmware, save properties, and restart the system, as described in Saving WAN Adapters Setup Properties on page 163.
Chapter 9: Setting up Firmware and Hardware The firmware status is represented by a general LED color for the firmware and individual LEDs for each protocol, as follows. LED Color General Firmware Protocol LEDs Red No firmware file for the selected card is found on the hard disk. (The firmware list is empty.) This is typically the case for a newly added adapter before the WAN setup is applied (with the Apply button). N/A Gray Firmware is found on the hard disk but is not loaded into the card.
Firmware Management Click... To do this... New Set alternate firmware as the current firmware. This option does not load the alternate firmware onto the card. (Use the Load button to load the alternate firmware.) Properties Display the properties of a selected firmware layer, and change firmware properties if needed. This option is available for X.25 and Frame Relay layers. Setting Up X.25 Network Properties To connect your adapter to an X.25 network, you must create one or more X.
Chapter 9: Setting up Firmware and Hardware The X.25 Protocol Properties dialog box appears. Figure 9-2. X.25 Protocol Properties Dialog Box 3. To create a new X.25 network configuration, click the X.25 icon . Then in the X.25 Networks list, enter a name for the X.25 network configuration (for example, your provider company name). 4. To change default packet level properties for an X.25 network configuration, do the following: a. Select the X.25 configuration and click the Packet Level button.
Firmware Management The X.25 Packet Level Properties dialog box appears. Figure 9-3. X.25 Packet Level Properties b. In the Connection, Virtual circuits, and Packets sections of the dialog box, enter the values that match the parameters of your X.25 provider. c. Click OK to save the packet level properties and return to the X.25 Protocol Properties dialog box. 5. To update default packet properties for an X.25 network configuration, do the following: a. Select the X.
Chapter 9: Setting up Firmware and Hardware The X.25 Frame Level Properties dialog box appears. Figure 9-4. X.25 Frame Level Properties b. Select the frame level values that match the parameters of your X.25 provider. c. Click OK to save the frame level properties and return to the X.25 Protocol Properties dialog box. 6. To change default serial line properties for an X.25 network configuration, do the following: a. Select the X.25 configuration and click the Properties button in the Port section.
Firmware Management The Serial Line Properties dialog box appears. Figure 9-5. Serial Line Properties b. Specify the serial line clock, coding, and DSR timer values that match the parameters of your X.25 provider. c. Click OK to save the serial line properties and return to the X.25 Protocol Properties dialog box. 7. Click OK to save the X.25 Protocol Properties configuration and return to the WAN Adapters Setup dialog box. NOTE If you need to remove an X.
Chapter 9: Setting up Firmware and Hardware Setting Up Frame Relay Network Properties To connect your adapter to a Frame Relay network, you must create one or more Frame Relay network configurations with properties that match the subscription properties of your Frame Relay provider. These network configurations are available for NDIS and/or SNA Frame Relay network connections.
Firmware Management The Frame Relay protocol properties dialog box appears. Figure 9-6. Frame Relay Protocol Properties Dialog Box 3. To create a new Frame Relay network configuration, click the Frame Relay icon . Then in the Frame Relay Networks list, enter a name for the Frame Relay network configuration (for example, your provider company name). 4. To change default data link level properties for a Frame Relay network configuration, do the following: a.
Chapter 9: Setting up Firmware and Hardware The Frame Relay Data Link Properties dialog box appears. Figure 9-7. Frame Relay Data Link Properties b. Select the link management protocol, frame size, and connection values that match the parameters of your Frame Relay provider. c. Click OK to save the data link properties and return to the Frame Relay Protocol Properties dialog box. 5. To change default serial line properties for a Frame Relay network configuration, do the following: a.
Firmware Management The Serial Line Properties dialog box appears. Figure 9-8. Serial Line Properties a. Select the serial line clock, coding, and DSR timer values that match the parameters of your Frame Relay provider. b. Click OK to save the network properties and return to the Frame Relay Protocol Properties dialog box. 6. Click OK to save the Frame Relay Protocol Properties configuration and return to the WAN Adapters Setup dialog box.
Chapter 9: Setting up Firmware and Hardware Hardware Management The Cards section of the WAN Adapters Setup dialog box displays all the iSPAN WAN adapters installed in the machine, their status, and their available communication ports. The Firmware section displays information about the adapter selected in the Cards section. You can use the buttons in the Cards section to add, remove, or configure WAN adapters. The adapter status is represented by its icon color, as described in the following table.
Hardware Management The Card properties dialog box appears. Figure 9-9. Card Properties Dialog Box The fields in the Bus, Resources, and Card sections of the Card Properties dialog box provide general information about the adapter hardware. These properties are determined by hardware features and cannot be changed for this adapter. The only available option is the Diagnostics button, which displays the Windows NT Diagnostics window. The following table describes card properties.
Chapter 9: Setting up Firmware and Hardware Field or Option Description Resources: Port Displays the first port address reserved by the Base driver for the selected adapter. Resources: IRQ Displays the IRQ (Interrupt ReQuest) number reserved by the Base driver for your selected adapter. Resources: Mem 1 Displays the memory address reserved by the Base driver for the selected adapter’s first memory window.
Hardware Management To display the SR Port Properties dialog box: 1. Start the WAN Adapters Setup utility, if needed, as described in Starting the WAN Adapters Setup Utility on page 146. 2. In the Cards section of the dialog box, select the adapter’s serial port: The SR Port Properties dialog box appears. Figure 9-10. SR Port Properties Dialog Box 3. In the Interface field, select the serial line interface type that matches your provider’s serial line interface. 4.
Chapter 9: Setting up Firmware and Hardware Saving WAN Adapters Setup Properties Save any change to WAN adapter firmware, card, and port properties as follows: 1. Apply the changes by clicking the Apply button. 2. Reload the firmware on the card by clicking the Load button. Then follow the onscreen instructions. 3. After the properties have been loaded, click OK to save the reloaded configuration and close the WAN Adapters Setup dialog box.
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10Troubleshooting 10 Overview This chapter provides possible solutions for common problems you might encounter while installing and operating your adapter. Before proceeding with troubleshooting, make sure you have carefully followed the steps for installing and setting up the hardware and the software, and have rebooted the system. Also, check the system log, using the Windows NT Event Viewer, to see what kind of errors, if any, are being recorded.
Problems and Solutions Problems and Solutions Problem Possible Solution(s) Adapter is not detected during NDIS driver installation This problem occurs if the system does not detect the adapter after the setup program copies driver files to the installation directory. (The cards list is empty on the WAN Adapters Setup dialog box, as described in Setting Up WAN Properties on page 41.) When a message tells you to add a card, do the following: 1. Click OK. 2.
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution(s) Undetected adapter during SNA Server Link Services software setup This problem assumes you followed the installation steps in Inserting an Interphase Link Service on page 125 and message informed you: The INTERPHASE WAN Adapters driver is not installed.... You must install this product before adding the link service. Please insert the INTERPHASE CD-ROM packaged with your WAN adapter, and install this driver.
Problems and Solutions Problem Possible Solution(s) Computer does not boot up or host adapter not found Your PCI bus automatically configures the hardware resources used by the adapter. Therefore, a resource conflict (address or IRQ) is probably not the problem. To solve the problem: 1. Check to see whether the adapter is properly seated in the PCI slot. 2. Try a different PCI slot. 3. Contact Interphase Technical Service. No valid configuration message in SynWatch panel 1.
ASpecifications A Adapter Specifications Host Bus Interface PCI Local Bus Revision 2.1 PCI Form Factor Length: 174.6 mm/6.9 inches Width: 106.7 mm/4.2 inches Depth: 17.2 mm./0.9 inches Host Data Transfer 32-bit master direct memory access (DMA) up to 132 MBps Local Memory 4 MB dual port DRAM Optional Functions 32-bit, 33-MHz local bus Operating Power 1 A maximum @ 5.
Storage Environment Storage Environment This section assumes the adapter is stored in its original antistatic bag and box.
B SynWatch Utility B Overview SynWatch is a protocol analyzer that enables you to watch frames exchanged between the iSPAN-Serial WAN adapter and the network. This powerful utility helps you track communication establishment and data traffic on the adapter’s Serial port. SynWatch assists with detection of communication problems when using the NDIS driver or SNA Server Link Services. It provides diagnostics for network connection failures; it also provides troubleshooting tips when needed.
Accessing Online Help Accessing Online Help For detailed information about the functions and dialog boxes described in this appendix, see the SynWatch online help. You can access online help in the following ways: • Use the Help menu to display the main online help. • Press F1 to display field-level contextual help. Starting SynWatch NOTE The iSPAN-Serial WAN adapter is listed as the 5535-1PSR adapter in SynWatch dialog boxes.
Appendix B: SynWatch Utility Figure B-1. Main SynWatch Dialog Box The main SynWatch dialog box has two sections: • The left side is the configuration panel. It displays the adapter description. The configuration panel is used to activate or deactivate frame watching. • The right side is the monitor panel. It displays exchanged frames.
Watching the Serial Port Watching the Serial Port SynWatch provides several options for watching the serial port, which is used to transmit data frames. To activate frame watching on the serial port, select the port in the configuration panel. Use the left or right mouse button as follows to start or change watch activity: • To start watch activity on an unwatched port, left- or right-click the checkbox beside the port.
Appendix B: SynWatch Utility Stopping and Freezing the Display To stop frame watching and discard all frame information for a watched port, left-click the checkbox beside the port. To temporarily stop watch activity without discarding frame information, freeze the display. Freezing the display allows you to read information more easily in the monitor panel. To freeze the display, from the Watch menu, select Freeze. To resume display at the point where it stopped, from the Watch menu, deselect Freeze.
Changing Watch Display Settings The Watch dialog box appears. Figure B-2. Watch Settings 2. In the Size of a watched frame field, select the number of bytes to be interpreted in a frame. 3. In the Raw data section, select either the ASCII or EBCDIC option to display dumped events. For detailed information about these options, see SynWatch online Help.
Appendix B: SynWatch Utility Changing Fonts Used for Display Text To change the font color or style of the text associated with the port in the monitor panel: 1. In the configuration panel, right-click the port, and then select Settings from the pop-up menu. (Or left-click the port and select Settings from the Watch menu.) 2. When the SynWatch dialog box appears, select the Colors tab to display the Colors dialog box. Figure B-3. Synwatch Colors In The Colors Dialog Box 3.
Modifying Event Buffer Parameters 4. To change the font for all display text, click the Font button. On the Font dialog box, select the font style to use and click OK to return to the Colors dialog box. 5. Click OK to save the display settings and return to the SynWatch window. SynWatch immediately updates the monitor panel with the new settings. Modifying Event Buffer Parameters You can modify the number of low-level events you want SynWatch to keep in its buffer.
Appendix B: SynWatch Utility The Buffer dialog box appears: Figure B-4. SynWatch Buffer Settings 2. In the Buffer Type section, select one of the following options: – Select Stop when full to have SynWatch store only the first events up to the specified number in the Buffer Size field. – Select Circular to have SynWatch store new events after reaching the number specified in the Buffer Size field by deleting the older events to maintain the limit. 3.
Saving and Editing Frames Saving and Editing Frames Use the SynWatch Save option to save all frame information recorded in the monitor panel as an ASCII (text) or binary file. You can read a text file using any text editor, but SynWatch cannot read or reinterpret text file directly. On the other hand, SynWatch can read or edit a binary file.
CQuick Reference of Common Tasks C Overview This chapter explains how to complete common tasks associated with the iSPAN-Serial WAN adapter. Index of Common Tasks For information about how to… See page... Determine which version of Windows NT Service Pack is installed 182 Make sure that drivers are running 183 Enable IPX routing 184 Enable IP routing 184 Procedures NOTE The iSPAN-Serial WAN adapter is listed as the 5535-1PSR in software dialog boxes.
Procedures If you want to... Do this... 1. From the Start menu, select Programs, then Determine which Administrative Tools (Common), and then version of Windows Windows NT Diagnostics. NT Service Pack is installed 2. Select the Version tab. The Service Pack currently installed is displayed just after the Windows NT version. Figure C-1.
Appendix C: Quick Reference of Common Tasks If you want to... Do this... Make sure that 1. From the Start menu, select Programs, then drivers are running Administrative Tools (Common), and then Event Viewer. The following messages must appear: – SynSV6 The Device \Device\SynSV6 has been successfully created. Its symbolic link name is \DosDevices\SynSV6. – SynSYS adapter 0 opened. – SynSYS SynSys Driver Loaded. 2. From the Start menu, select Settings, and Control Panel. Then double-click the Devices icon.
Procedures If you want to... Do this... Enable IPX routing First, the RIP for NWLink IPX Service must be installed in the Windows NT Network Services list. To enable IPX routing: 1. From the Start menu, select Settings, and then Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon, and select the Protocol tab. 3. From the protocols list, select NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible Transport, and then click Properties. 4. Select the Routing tab, and select the Enable RIP Routing option.
DProtocols Overview D This appendix provides a short overview of the following protocols used by the iSPAN-Serial WAN adapter: • X.25 • Frame Relay • Point-to-point For detailed information, refer to relevant network protocol documentation. X.25 Protocol X.25 packet switched networks allow remote devices to communicate across high-speed digital links without the expense of individual leased lines.
X.25 Protocol Layer 2: Frame Level Layer The Frame Level layer is an implementation of the ISO HDLC standard called Link Access Procedure Balanced (LAPB). This layer provides an error-free link between two connected devices. Layer 3: Network Layer The Network layer provides communication between devices that are connected to a common network. In the case of X.25, this layer is referred to as the X.25 packet.
Appendix D: Protocols Overview PVCs PVCs are similar to leased lines because the connection is always present. The logical connection is established permanently by the Packet Switched Network administration. Therefore, data may always be sent, without any call setup. Frame Relay Protocol Frame Relay is defined as a protocol-oriented packet-switched technology offered by telephone companies. Frame Relay depends on the concepts of Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs) and Committed Information Rate (CIR).
PPP Protocol PPP Protocol The Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) provides a standard method for transporting multi-protocol datagrams over point-to-point links.
EPCI/PMC Technology Overview E PCI/PMC Technology Intel® Corporation’s Architecture Lab, along with leading computer vendors (the PCI SIG), designed the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus as the next generation I/O expansion bus. Its predecessors were the ISA, EISA, and MCA buses. The PCI bus is a high-performance bus found in systems ranging from low-end PCs to high-end servers.
PCI/PMC Technology • Buffers located between peripherals and the CPU that allow multiple, high-speed peripherals to be attached to the same PCI local bus • Automatic configuration of system and expansion boards. Three sizes of PCI add-in boards are defined: long, short, and variable short length. Systems are not required to support all board types. To accommodate 5V and 3.
FRegulatory Statements F FCC 5535 SR Adapter FCC Part 15 Regulatory Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Canadian Canadian Tested to Comply with Canadian Standards This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Appendix F: Regulatory Statements Europe Regulatory Information for Europe This equipment displays the CE 165 X mark to show that it has been tested and found to be in full compliance with the requirements of the Terminal Equipment, EMC and Low Voltage Directives (91/263/EEC, 89/336/EEC and 72/23/EEC, as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC).
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Glossary 2B+D ◆ See BRI (Basic Rate Interface). See PRI (Primary Rate Interface). 30B+D ◆ See PRI (Primary Rate Interface). 802.2 IEEE ◆ Standards that govern the LLC (Logical Link Control) within the Data Link layer of the OSI model. LLC frames carry user information between the nodes on a network and define the transmission of a frame between two stations. These standards are common across the various lower level standards within the Data Link and the Physical layers. 802.
Asynchronous Transmission ◆ Method of sending data in which the interval between characters may be of unequal length. The characters transmitted include a start bit and one or more stop bits, which define the beginning and ending of the character. No synchronizing or timing signals need to be sent. Contrast with Synchronous Transmission. AT&T® 5ESS ◆ The name of a central office switch manufactured by AT&T. These switches use Custom (proprietary) or National ISDN-1 (NI-1) software.
BRI (Basic Rate Interface) ◆ A defined ISDN interface that includes two B channels and one D channel. Also known as 2B+D. B channels are used for voice and data while the D channel is generally used only for signalling within the telephone network. Broadcast ◆ LAN transmission method used in bus topology networks that sends messages to all stations even though the messages are addressed to specific stations. BTU ◆ See Basic Transmission Unit (BTU).
CO (Central Office) ◆ The site where the local Telco switches reside for the telephone system's call routing and all other functions. This is the Telco side of the local loop. If the distance between your location and the central office switch exceeds 18,000 feet and/or the signal loss exceeds 35.0 dB, a repeater must be installed to allow ISDN service. Configuration Cycle ◆ A type of I/O cycle provided on the PCI bus to facilitate system configuration.
(ANSI) Standard T1.618 and the International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee (CCITT) Standard Q.922, indicates the functions associated with certain DLCI values: DLCI Values Function 0 In-channel signalling 1-15 Reserved 16-991 Assigned using frame-relay connection procedures 992-1007 Layer 2 management of frame-relay bearer service 1008-1022 Reserved 1023 In-channel layer management DCD (Data Carrier Detect) ◆ See CD (Carrier Detect).
Distributed Function Terminal (DFT) ◆ 1) A protocol used for communication between a terminal and an IBM 3270 or IBM 3174 control unit that allows multiple concurrent logical terminal sessions. 2) A mode of operation that uses this protocol. DLC ◆ See Data Link Control (DLC). DLCI ◆ See Data Link Control Identifier (DLCI). DMA (Direct Memory Access) ◆ A fast method of moving data between two subsystems without processor intervention.
Excess Burst Size ◆ (Be) The maximum amount of uncommitted data (in bits) in excess of Bc that a frame relay network can attempt to deliver during a time interval Tc. This data (Be) generally is delivered with a lower probability than Bc. The network treats Be data as discard eligible. See also committed burst size (Bc). Exchange Identification (XID) ◆ A specific type of basic link unit that is used to convey node and link characteristics between adjacent nodes.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers) ◆ An information exchange organization. Among other functions, it coordinates, develops, and publishes network standards for use in the United States, following ANSI rules. IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) ◆ Organization responsible for all Internet protocols (for example, IP, TCP, FTP). IP (Internet Protocol) ◆ A networking protocol for providing a connectionless (datagram) service to the higher transport protocol.
LAP-D (Link Access Procedure-D) ◆ For ISDN, Data Link layer procedure using D channel communications. For Frame Relay, a protocol that operates at the data link layer (layer 2) of the OSI architecture. LAPD is used to convey information between layer 3 entities across the frame relay network. LATA (Local Area Transport Area) ◆ The territory covered by an individual local telephone operating company.
Mbps (Megabits per second) ◆ Transmission speed or rate of one million bits per second. MBps (Megabytes per second) ◆ Transmission speed or rate of one million bytes per second or 8 Mbps. Medium ◆ Physical means used to carry transmissions. Examples include coaxial cable, fiber optics, microwave, satellite, or twisted pair. MIB (Management Information Base) ◆ The specification that defines objects for referencing variables such as integers and strings.
NI-1 (National ISDN1) ◆ A specification for a standard ISDN phone line. National ISDN 1 is intended to be a set of standards to which every manufacturer's equipment should conform for maximum interoperability. NI-2 and NI-3 are future standards currently under development. NRZI (Non Return to Zero Inverted) ◆ Encoding technique in which a change in state represents 0. Also known as invert-on-zero coding.
PMC (PCI Mezzanine Card) ◆ A daughter-card form factor implementation of the PCI bus specification. POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) ◆ Conventional voice grade service and cabling infrastructure. PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) ◆ A dial-up protocol that allows a computer to use TCP/IP networking to connect remote access devices, such as modems, to the Internet or other TCP/IP based networks. PPP/MP (Point-to-Point Protocol/Multilink Protocol) ◆ See Multilink PPP.
RAI (Remote Alarm Indication) ◆ PRI alarm, also known as Yellow signal. This alarm indicates a carrier failure. RBOC (Regional Bell Operating Company) ◆ This refers to the original seven regional telephone companies created by the AT& T divestiture: Nynex, Bell Atlantic, Bell South, Southwestern Bell, US West, Pacific Telesis and Ameritech. RD (Received Data) ◆ RS-232 (V.24) data signal, sent from the data communications equipment to the data terminal equipment on pin 3. (See RS-232.
RS-232 ◆ Universally accepted Electronics Industries Association standard that defines the signals between data terminal equipment and data communications equipment. Uses a 25-pin connector; theoretically limited to distances of 50 feet; functionally identical to standards V.24/V.28. RS-422 ◆ Electronics Industries Association standard for balanced transmission at distances greater than 50 feet. Compatible with V.11. RTS (Request To Send) ◆ RS-232 (V.
of SNMP agents that are embedded in nodes and network devices on the network. SNMP relies on MIBs embedded in the network resources to monitor and control the network. SPID (Service Profile Identifier) ◆ An alphanumeric string that uniquely identifies the service capabilities of an ISDN terminal. This is an identifier that points to a particular location in the Telco's central office switch memory where relevant details about the device are stored.
TCP is a reliable stream-delivery, virtual circuit connection-oriented protocol that runs on top of IP. Telnet, FTP, and login use TCP connections. TEI (Terminal Endpoint Identifier) ◆ The Terminal Endpoint Identifier is used to identify a specific piece of equipment on an ISDN connection. Telco ◆ Telco is a popular abbreviation for telephone company. The RBOCs are a subset of all telcos.
X.21 ◆ (Packet-switched networks) International recommendation that defines a physical interface for X.25, using a 15-pin connector equivalent to V.11. X.21 bis ◆ (Packet data networking) International recommendation that defines the most popular physical interface for X.25. Equivalent to RS-232 and V.24. X.21 (bis) link ◆ Commonly used in European countries, this is a pay as you go link. When a signal is raised, the network automatically establishes a link to the remote unit. X.
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Index When using this index, keep in mind that a page number indicates only where referenced material begins. It may extend to the page or pages following the page referenced. A adapter DB25 connector pinout ............... 20 inspecting .................................. 11 installing hardware ..................... 12 installing NDIS software ............. 35 installing SNA link services ....... 107 minimum system requirements ...... 9 operating environment............... 169 overview .....................
Base driver removal............ 59, 119 NDIS installation ....................... 35 NDIS setup ................................ 63 SNA link services installation .... 107 SNA link services setup ............ 123 E environment operating ................................. 169 storage .................................... 170 Event filters list dialog box ............ 103 F firmware management ................... 148 Frame Relay data link properties ................... 157 inserting connection for SNA links .
channel status ............................. 91 deleting channels ........................ 92 manual channel connections ........ 93 overview .................................... 63 setting up channels...................... 75 setting up logical adapters............ 71 starting ...................................... 64 viewing logical adapter connection status ........................ 74 network configuration setup Frame Relay ............................. 155 X.25 ........................................
troubleshooting............................. 165 U utilities NDIS Driver Setup ..................... 63 SynWatch ................................ 171 WAN Adapters Setup ............... 145 V V.11 Interface ................................ 29 V.24 interface................................. 22 V.35 interface................................. 25 verifying minimum requirements ..... 11 Virtual Circuit Frame Relay properties .. 130 W WAN adapter management ............
