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FCC/DOC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note 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 and to DOC Radio Interference Regulations, C.R.C., c1374. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is used in a commercial environment.
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INDUSTRY CANADA REQUIREMENTS. “NOTICE: The Industry Canada (formerly Canadian Department of Communications) label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) REQUIREMENTS. This product complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. If requested, you must provide the telephone company with the FCC registration number, make and the model number of this device. This information can be found on the product label affixed to the back of the unit. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is part 68 compliant.
About this Book The Perle 833IS User Guide is intended for users ranging from novice to experienced LAN Administrators. It is designed to help you install, configure and manage the 833IS. Users Novice Novice Users can rely on the Guide to provide them with simple and easy to understand steps. The extensive indexing, cross-referencing, illustrations and full glossary are not only intended to help set up the 833IS, but also realize its full potential.
What’s in the Guide While the Guide assumes LAN familiarity, we also assume that first time users want simple explanations that provide context. Further, we believe that our new users want to understand as much as they can, so we have provided a glossary to explain any new terminology. Icons You will find Icons throughout this guide. Use them to quickly locate useful and important information.
About this Book Chapter 8: Configuring the User Database: Learn how to custom define the user to your system. Describes the various ways of identifying users and limiting their access. Chapter 9: Configuring the Server: Describes the parameters not related to Feature Cards, protocols or users. Provides information about Security, Groups, Servers, and more. Management Chapter 10: Managing the Perle 833IS: Intended for experienced users. Learn about Manager Statistics, Front Panel, and the Event Log.
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Contents Introduction...............................................................1 LAN-to-LAN.................................................................. 3 Section 1: Installation..................................... 5 Interfaces..................................................................... 26 Serial Number Label.................................................. 27 Power Switch.............................................................. 27 Preparing the Site.............................
IP Connection............................................................. 45 Configure the Token Ring LAN Interface....................... 78 Connecting to the Server................................................. 47 Using IPX.................................................................... 47 Using IP....................................................................... 47 Troubleshooting.......................................................... 48 Dial-In Connection...............................
Configuring the Bridge Function (BCP) ....................... 126 Protocol Filter............................................................ 127 Configuring PPP............................................................. 129 Apple PPP................................................................. 131 Using AppleTalk............................................................. 132 Using NetBEUI............................................................... 133 Chapter 8: Configuring the User Database...
833IS Front Panel .......................................................... Front Panel Modes.................................................. Navigating the Front Panel..................................... Editing Fields............................................................ 220 220 221 221 Basic AT Commands.............................................. ECC Commands..................................................... MNP 10 Commands............................................... FAX Class 2......
Glossary.................................................................299 Index.......................................................................
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Introduction The Perle 833IS...Reliability and Flexibility About the Features of the 833IS Dial- In Access The 833IS lets Remote Users access the LAN (Local Area Network) via the telephone network as if they are directly attached to it. Remote Users can then access file servers, Email, Mainframes, application servers, or any other server on your LAN. It can be teamed with a remote control package such as PC Anywhere or Carbon Copy to allow a user to use a locally attached PC remotely.
Multiprotocol Support device. The “S/T” interface is a 4 wire interface which is used to connect a “NT” device to a Terminal Endpoint (TE) device. In this type of configuration, the user can connect up to 8 TE device on one S/T bus. This type of configuration is more common in Europe where the network normally provides the “NT” device. Multiprotocol Support There is direct support for IP (Internet Protocol), IPX (Internet Packet eXchange), Netbeui, and AppleTalk routing protocols in their native form.
Introduction LAN-to-LAN The 833IS LAN-to-LAN feature lets you establish IP/IPX connections to remote Routers. These connections can be initiated by either the 833IS or the remote Router. The Virtual Connection feature can be used to provide cost effective connections between two LANs. Expandable System You can size the hardware of the 833IS to meet the needs of your business. The 833IS supports the addition of an expansion card.
High Reliability Design High Reliability Design 4 There are no moving storage devices such as floppy or hard drives in the 833IS. All program storage is on Flash Read Only Memory (ROM).
Section 1: Installation Chapter 1: Quick Installation Overview Chapter 2: Site Preparation Chapter 3: Setting Up and Installing Chapter 4: Using the Perle 833IS Manager Perle 833IS User Guide 5
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Chapter 1: Quick Installation Overview About Installation This chapter provides an overview of how to install, setup and configure the 833IS.
Setting up and Installing the 833IS Hardware Setting up and Installing the 833IS Hardware For detailed instructions, see “Chapter 3: Setting Up and Installing” on page 21. To Install the 833IS Hardware: 1. Unpack the 833IS. 2. Set up the 833IS. See “Unpacking the 833IS” on page 22. 3. If the unit is to be rack mounted, install the Rack Mount Kit and place the unit in the rack. 4. Connect and plug in the power cord.
Chapter 1: Quick Installation Overview Setting up the LAN Connection For more details, see “Set up the basic parameters” on page 33. To Set up the 833IS LAN connection: 1. Set the basic configuration from the Front Panel. Some parameters may have to be set from the Front Panel to allow the Manager to connect to the 833IS. Depending on the LAN type and network protocol used by the Manager (IP or IPX), this step may not be required. See “Set up the basic parameters” on page 33. 2. Power off the 833IS. 3.
Attaching to the Telephone Network Attaching to the Telephone Network See “Attaching to the Telephone Network” on page 42. Now that the 833IS is configured, the telephone cables can be attached to the unit. To attach the telephone line: 1. Power down the 833IS. 2. Attach the cable(s) from the phone network to the appropriate interface(s) on the 833IS. 3. Power up the 833IS. 4. Verify that the 833IS can operate correctly with the telephone line.
Chapter 2: Site Preparation About Site Preparation In this chapter you will read about: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Site Preparation Overview Electrical Requirements Environmental Requirements Cabling Planning and Requirements Telephony Cabling Site Preparation Overview The following is a checklist of recommended tasks that should be completed before installing the 833IS. Some may not apply to your installation, or you may wish to add new items. Identify and contact the following individuals: ✎__ Network supplier.
Electrical Requirements then, ✎__ Order the ISDN BRI lines required. ✎__ Order the required cabling. See “Cable Planning and Requirements” on page 14. ✎__ Ensure that the electrical outlets have been installed and are properly grounded. Electrical Requirements Voltage Selector Switch Electrical Specification 115 230 Voltage 100 - 125 VAC 200 - 240 VAC Phases 1 1 Current .5 A (Maximum) .25 A (Maximum) Power 62.
Chapter 2: Site Preparation Environmental Requirements The 833IS is designed to operate in a normal office environment. The following condition must be met and maintained. Placement Condition Temperature Range Relative Humidity Operating 0o - 40o C 32o - 104o F 0% - 95% non-condensing The 833IS is designed for either 19" rack mount or table top placement. Locate the 833IS in an area where: ■ ■ Power cord and cables are out of traffic areas. The front panel is accessible.
Cable Planning and Requirements Cable Planning and Requirements LAN Cabling Depending on the type of system card inserted into the 833IS, the unit can support either an Ethernet or a Token Ring interface. The type of LAN cabling you will need will depend on the following factors: ■ ■ ■ Ethernet The type of LAN. The type of hub (Ethernet) or Media Access Unit (Token Ring). The type of cabling used in the existing LAN network.
Chapter 2: Site Preparation 10Base-T: Uses 22 to 26 AWG unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable. ■ Terminated with RJ-45 plugs. ■ Cables are straight wired – pin 1 of one end of the cable is wired to pin 1 on the other end. ■ Category 3, 4 and 5 UTP cable is acceptable. ■ For best results, Category 4 and 5 cable is recommended. ■ Cables are attached to a 10Base-T hub in a star configuration. ■ Maximum length from 833IS to hub is 100m (328 ft.).
Cable Planning and Requirements 100Base-TX: ■ Uses Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or Type 1 shielded twisted pair (STP) cable. ■ Terminated with RJ-45 plugs. ■ Cables are straight wired – pin 1 of one end of the cable is wired to pin 1 on the other end. ■ If you are using STP cable, make sure that all cables and connection points are shielded. ■ Cables are attached to a 100Base-TX hub in a star configuration. ■ Maximum length from 833IS to hub is 100m (328 ft.).
Chapter 2: Site Preparation Token Ring The following physical interfaces are available for Token Ring: ■ ■ STP (Shielded Twisted Pair). UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair).
Cable Planning and Requirements STP ■ Uses STP wiring, Types 1, 2, 6, and 9. ■ Terminated with IBM style universal data connectors. ■ Cables are attached to a Media Access Unit (MAU) in a star configuration. UTP Uses UTP wiring, Category 3, 4 or 5. ■ Terminated with RJ-45 plugs. ■ Cables are attached to a MAU in a star configuration.
Chapter 2: Site Preparation Telephony Cabling The connection to the ISDN network is made via an RJ-45 connector. The 833IS is shipped with the appropriate cables required to connect to the telephone network. These cables are standard UTP cables. ! UTP Cable The carrier brings the ISDN BRI service to a "Demarcation Point" (also known as Demark or Demarc), and assumes responsibility for wiring and equipment up to the Demarc. You are responsible for the wiring from the Demarc to the 833IS.
Telephony Cabling To enable termination, use the supplied jumpers (attached to the jumper block) to jumper the two top jumpers together and the two lower jumpers together. ! Enable 100 termination - Jumper block To disable termination, remove the jumpers. ! Disable 100 termination - Jumper block Note that a BRI U interface has no user adjustable termination.
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Installing About Setting Up and Installing In this chapter you will read about: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ What's in the box? Unpacking the 833IS Familiarize Yourself with the Unit Assembling the Hardware Factory Default Mode Setting up the 833IS LAN connection Attaching the LAN Cable Verifying that the 833IS can see LAN Traffic Configuring the 833IS The 833IS shipping carton contains the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 833IS Rack Mount Kit Power Cord ISDN Cables Documentation Package Software Pac
Unpacking the 833IS ■ ■ ■ ■ Perle RAS Manager 833IS Firmware Perle Remote Client Perle Dial-Out Client Unpacking the 833IS To Unpack the 833IS: 1. Open the shipping carton. Accessory Tray Poly Bag Foam Endcaps Shipping Carton Unpacking the 833IS 2. Remove Accessory Tray containing the Power Cords. 3. Remove the Documentation and Diskette packets from the side cavity between the unit and outer carton. 4. Lift the 833IS out of the shipping carton. 5. Remove the packing material.
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Installing Familiarize Yourself with the Unit 833IS Views The diagrams below show the major hardware components of the 833IS. ▲ Back Panel Power Switch Enter Key LCD ▲ Front Panel Power LED Arrow ESC System Keys Key LED The card(s) in your unit may be slightly different, depending on the type of card(s) you purchased. Slot 2 may not be occupied on your unit.
Familiarize Yourself with the Unit 833IS Chassis Description Operator Panel LCD The operator panel has a 2 line by 16 character LCD that displays status for the 833IS. Operator Panel Keypad Use the keypad to navigate the LCD menus and enter data. The keys are: Menu Description Up Down Left Right Enter Start selected function or confirm entered data. Esc Escape. Returns to the previous submenu or cancels the current command.
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Installing Feature Cards The 833IS can hold up to two Feature cards. The card in Slot 1 is called the System card, and the card in Slot 2 is called the Expansion card. The system card must be present in the 833IS, but the Expansion card is optional. Both cards come with different interfaces as described below. System Card The System card is the main processing card for the 833IS. It is always located in Slot 1.
Feature Cards Expansion Card The 833IS is an expandable unit and therefore provides for the insertion of an optional expansion card in slot 2.
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Installing Modem Interface The card may include 8 central site modems on board. These modems will support a rate of up to 56K using the V.90 or 56Kflex protocol. These modems can be used to accept incoming analog calls or to establish outgoing calls. Please take a moment to identify the type of cards present in your 833IS.
Assembling the Hardware Attaching the Rack Mount The Rack Mount Kit provided can be used if you wish to install the 833IS in a standard 19" equipment rack. Use the screws included in the Rack Mount Kit to attach the Rack Mount brackets to the 833IS. ▲ Rack Mount You require 4 Rack Mount screws (2 per side) to mount the 833IS in the Rack. Do not install the 833IS in the Rack with fewer screws. For rack mounting, the 833IS requires 1.5 rack mount space (i.e. the 833IS height is 1.5U).
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Installing Factory Default Mode The operating Firmware and configuration for the 833IS is downloaded to the Server from the Manager, or optionally via TFTP and Telnet. Before this occurs, the 833IS is in Factory Default mode, or simply Factory mode. In Factory mode, you use the Front Panel to configure any parameters needed for the initial download connection.
Attaching the LAN Cable 1. Ensure that the 833IS is powered off. 10 Base-T/ 100 Base-TX ▲ Ethernet/LAN Cable Connection No configuration is needed for the Ethernet physical port. The cable is automatically sensed. 2. Attach the cable as shown. 3. Power on the 833IS. Token Ring If you are attaching the 833IS to a Token Ring network, you will need either: ■ ■ A UTP cable (Type 3 wiring), or A STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) adapter cable (DB9 to either Type 1 or Type 6 Token Ring wiring).
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Installing No configuration is needed for the Token Ring physical port. The cable is automatically sensed. ▲ Token Ring/LAN Cable Connection 3. Power on the 833IS. Setting up the 833IS LAN Connection This step sets the parameters needed for the initial download configuration. During installation, a LAN connection is used to talk to the 833IS. Once fully configured, you can manage the 833IS across the LAN or from a Dial-in connection.
Setting up the 833IS LAN Connection IPX Connection to the Manager No configuration is required for the Manager to communicate with a 833IS using IPX. By listening to the traffic on the LAN, the 833IS learns about all the networks that it can reach. It automatically discovers the IPX network numbers for the networks and all supported frame types on the network. IP Connection to the Manager IP networks require devices to be configured with unique addresses.
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Installing IP Default Router Address If the IP network path to the Management Connection passes through an IP router (gateway), enter the IP address of the router that is on the same LAN segment as the 833IS and is responsible for forwarding the IP packets to the network to which the Management PC is connected. Set up the basic parameters The LAN cable should not be connected to the 833IS at this time. Power up the 833IS by turning on the power switch at the rear.
Setting up the 833IS LAN Connection When editing a field, the keys behave as follows: Left , Right Keys Selects a menu. Position the cursor to the correct editing position. Up , Down Keys View selections within a menu or change values at the cursor position. Enter Key Accept changes and exit edit mode. ESC Key Discard changes and exit edit mode. To configure the basic parameters: Press Manager Setup Press IP Address If you wish to configure an IP address, enter the value here.
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Installing Press IP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.000 Enter the IP subnet mask if required. The IP subnet mask will display none if none has been configured. When none is displayed, the 833IS will use the default subnet for the network class (i.e. for a Class C IP address, the IP subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 will be used). Press IP DefaultRouter 000.000.000.000 Enter the IP address of the default router if required.
Setting up the 833IS LAN Connection Press Save Config If you wish to save your configuration to NVRAM then press Enter. Save Config Confirm Press Enter again to confirm the saving of this configuration. This configuration takes affect immediately and does not require an IPL of the 833IS. Note: if the 833IS is powered off before the 833IS Firmware is downloaded this manager setup configuration will have to be repeated.
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Installing Verifying Connection On the LAN card, there is a Link LED which flashes to indicate network activity. If this LED does not flash, check the physical cabling between the 833IS LAN adapter and the Hub or MAU (Multistation Access Unit). The Front Panel provides status information that allows you determine whether the 833IS basic configuration is correct. The menu structure for the Front Panel in Factory mode is shown in the diagram below.
Verifying Connection Manager Status Displays one of the following messages: No Manager Displayed if there is no Manager connected to the 833IS. Manager IP/IPX Displayed if the Manager is connected to the 833IS and which protocol is used for communication Ping # IP address If the 833IS receives an IP ping command in Factory Default mode, this message will display the address of the device that sent the ping command. The count (#) will increment for each ping received.
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Installing Overruns Displays the number of frames that were discarded by the 833IS LAN adapter because of a receive overrun state. This condition indicates that the 833IS has received such a large burst of traffic that it is temporarily out of free internal resources. This number should be zero, or very small in proportion to the LAN # frames RX. If this number is large there is a problem on the existing network that is causing excessive broadcasts to be sent.
Verifying Connection IPX Status IPX Frames RX Displays the number of IPX frames received by the 833IS. This should increment on an IPX network as the unit receives IPX broadcasts from the network. If this remains at 0, there is likely a problem with the configured settings, or you are not running IPX on your network. The Manager will not connect using IPX unless the 833IS receives IPX broadcast messages. IPX Frames TX Displays the number of IPX frames transmitted by the 833IS.
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Installing Configuring the 833IS Using the Manager Refer to Section 2: "Configuring the 833IS" for detailed instructions on the configuration process. During this configuration process, you will: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Connect the Manager with the 833IS. See “Chapter 4: Using the Perle 833IS Manager” . Download the 833IS System software. Set up the parameters for the interfaces on the cards installed in your system. See “Chapter 6: Configuring the interfaces” .
Configuring the 833IS easy to create a successful initial configuration. This configuration can then be modified using the Cisco style commands via Telnet. Attaching to the Telephone Network You will need the appropriate cable to attach the 833IS to the telephone network. The ISDN BRI interface uses an RJ-45 connector. The required telephone network cables are shipped with your 833IS unit. 1. Ensure that the 833IS is powered down. 2.
Chapter 4: Using the Perle 833IS Manager About Using the Manager This chapter describes how to install and use the 833IS Manager program. You will read about: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Overview System Requirements for the Manager Installing the Manager software Connecting to the Server Manager Main screen Loading Firmware Overview The 833IS Manager is a 32 bit Microsoft Windows application that configures, monitors and manages 833IS Servers.
System Requirements System Requirements The minimum PC requirements for the 833IS Manager software are: ■ Hard drive with at least 4 MB free storage space. ■ Windows 95 or 98, or ■ Windows NT 4.0 workstation, or ■ Windows 2000 ■ Windows compatible mouse. LAN Connection The Manager software requires IP or IPX network facilities to be available on the Manager PC. ■ ■ WAN Connection For an IP connection, a working IP connection to the LAN is required. IP is built into Windows.
Chapter 4: Using the Perle 833IS Manager Installing the Manager Software To install the 833IS Manager software, follow these steps: 1. Start Microsoft Windows. 2. Click the Start button. 3. Click Run. 4. Type D:\RAS Manager\Setup where D: is the diskette drive letter. 5. Press Enter. 6. To complete installation, follow the prompts that appear on the screen. Setting up for Connection You can connect to the Manager via IP or IPX protocols.
Installing the Manager Software ■ 833IS to do this. The MAC address can be obtained from the Front Panel. You can configure an IP address from the Front Panel. IP Subnet Mask An IP network can be partitioned into subnetworks, or subnets. For IP networks on a single LAN segment, there are likely no subnets defined. A larger IP network with IP routers will likely have subnets defined. If your IP network has not been partitioned, the IP subnet mask will default to the correct value.
Chapter 4: Using the Perle 833IS Manager Connecting to the Server Using IPX To connect to the 833IS via IPX, start the Manager. The Manager will automatically search for all 833IS Servers on the network. Using IP The IP address of the 833IS needs to be defined to the Manager. To do this, perform the following steps: 1. Start the Manager. The following screen will be displayed: 2. From the Server List, click on Add IP Server. 3. The Add IP Server screen will display.
Connecting to the Server 4. Enter the IP address of the Server in the IP Address field. 5. Click on Add. The 833IS is now defined to the Manager. When the Manager connects via IP, it will check for the defined Servers. If you are using Domain Name Servers (DNS) on the Manager PC, you can enter the name of the 833IS. The Manager will resolve this name to an IP Address. Troubleshooting The 833IS will appear in the Server list if the 833IS is correctly connected.
Chapter 4: Using the Perle 833IS Manager 5. Once the Dial-up session is connected, start the 833IS Manager. Completing the Connection When the 833IS Manager connects to the network, it automatically locates all 833IS IPX Servers and all defined 833IS IP servers on the network and displays them in the Server List window. To complete the connection to a server: 1. Highlight the Server that you wish to connect to and click Connect. The Log On dialog box will appear.
Connecting to the Server password when you configure the Server. This will not be required if you select “RADIUS” as your security method. 3. If the User ID and Password are valid, then the Manager main screen is displayed. 4. If this is the first time that this 833IS is connecting to the Manager you will have to download Firmware to the 833IS. If the 833IS has Firmware, the Manager checks the Firmware level. If the Firmware is at an older revision level, you will be prompted to update the Firmware.
Chapter 4: Using the Perle 833IS Manager Using the Manager Main Screen The Perle 833IS main screen contains menus and the following tools and windows: Menu Bar Tool Bar Status Bar Menu Bar Contains menus that are used to control the Manager and configure Perle 833IS servers. The Menu bar contains the following menus—File; View; Configure; Statistics; Event Log; Window; and Help. Tool Bar A quick way to use the main functions of Perle 833IS. Each function is represented by a button.
Using the Manager Main Screen Menu Bar File Menu The menu bar contains all of the menus available when running the Manager. Each menu contains a list of options that drop down from the Menu title. Some of the menu items are only active when a configuration file is open. The following options appear under the File menu: New Create a new configuration. Open Open an existing configuration. Close Close the selected configuration file. Server List Show all Perle 833IS servers found.
Chapter 4: Using the Perle 833IS Manager Print Setup Select a different printer or change the printer setup. Recent File List The most recent files that were opened are listed here. Select a file from the list to open that file. Exit Quit Perle 833IS Manager. If unsaved changes have been made to any files, you will be prompted to save or cancel the changes. View Menu The following options appear under the View menu: Tool Bar Toggles the tool bar off and on. Status Bar Toggles the status bar off and on.
Using the Manager Main Screen Reset the Perle 833IS Reset the Perle 833IS. Any sessions handled by the Server will be terminated. Set Date and Time Set the system date and time on the Perle 833IS. Set Lock Front Panel Enables/Disables the Front Panel Access Lock. If enabled, the password must be entered at the Front Panel to gain access. Download Firmware Download a new version of operating code (Firmware) to the Perle 833IS.
Chapter 4: Using the Perle 833IS Manager PPP Debug This popup menu displays the following PPP Debug options. Enabling any of the following options, displays PPP level information in the Event Log for each dial-in connection. Authentication Displays all PPP authentication packets in the Event Log Negotiation Displays PPP packets that are transmitted and received during PPP startup(i.e. LCP and NCP options) in the Event Log. MP Displays Multilink PPP protocol messages in the Event Log.
Using the Manager Main Screen Cascade Resize and overlap all open windows so that their title bars are visible. Tile Resize and arrange all windows across the work space with no overlap. Arrange Icons Applies only when at least one configuration window has been minimized, making it into an icon. Choose this option to arrange all icons neatly, starting in the lower left corner. Open Window List Lists the windows that are currently open. Select a window to make it active.
Chapter 4: Using the Perle 833IS Manager Save File Save the currently selected configuration file. Print Print the current configuration information. Server List Display the list of Perle 833IS remote access servers. Select a server to make a connection. Get Configuration Get the current configuration from the connected Perle 833IS. Get Statistics Get the Statistics data from the Perle 833IS and display it in the System Statistics window. Get Event Log Get the event log from the Perle 833IS.
Loading Firmware Loading Firmware Firmware is the basic operating code of a 833IS. A new 833IS must have Firmware downloaded before it is fully functional. This Firmware is shipped with the Installation disks. Download via Manager If you wish to install a new version of Firmware in your 833IS, you can download the Firmware from the Manager. You will be prompted to update your Firmware when you connect to a Server under these conditions: ■ ■ If the Manager detects that there is no Firmware.
Chapter 4: Using the Perle 833IS Manager 3. A window box will appear displaying the Firmware version that you are about to download. Confirm the download by clicking “OK”. The download will begin and the TFTP Server window is displayed indicating the progress of the download. 4. After the download had completed, the Manager will display “Download complete”. The following dialog box will appear: 5. For the Firmware to take effect, the 833IS must be restarted.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Perle 833IS About Configuring the Perle 833IS This chapter describes how to configure the 833IS. You will read about: ■ ■ ■ ■ How the 833IS Works. Configuration Overview. Using Configuration Files. Setting the Date and Time. How the 833IS Works The 833IS supports two main modes of operation - Dial-In and Dial-Out. Dial-In Access The 833IS lets a user Dial-In with a PC from a remote location to gain access to a LAN.
How the 833IS Works Remote users can access file servers, Email, Mainframes, application servers, or any other server that is on the LAN. Incoming Call Handling When a call comes in on a channel of one of the BRI lines, the system identifies the type of call as being either a digital or analog call. At this point, a check is made to see if the resources required to handle the call are available. For example, a modem is required if it is an analog call. The System assigns the needed resources to the call.
Chapter 5: Configuring the Perle 833IS Bridge Client This client operates with the Server as a bridge. The Perle Remote Client can operate as a bridging client as well as a routing client. The Client establishes a WAN connection to the Server. Once a connection has been established with the PC Client, the Perle Server encapsulates LAN frames destined for the PC in PPP. It then transmits them to the PC client software over the WAN connection.
How the 833IS Works Dial-Out Access With Perle Dial-Out Client software, LAN attached PCs can use the PerleDSP Modem and lines of the 833IS as Dial-Out modems. To the PC application, the PerleDSP Modem and line attached to the 833IS look like a modem connected to the PC COM port. Most PC applications that require a modem are supported. With appropriate software, users can connect to a BBS, Internet provider, or any other service accessible by the telephone network.
Chapter 5: Configuring the Perle 833IS Windows 3.x/95/98/NT, Windows 2000 Windows Communication Interface (COM port redirection) ■ Dial-Out will use the internal PerleDSP Modems of the 833IS and a channel of the ISDN BRI line. Although there are significant differences between making a call on an ISDN line and a standard phone line, the 833IS will make all the necessary conversions. The application on the Dial-Out PC issues standard "AT" commands. See “Appendix 2: AT Command Set” on page 241.
Using Configuration Files For Dial-Out, you must configure: ■ Dialout parameters. ■ Server IP or IPX parameters. Using Configuration Files The Configuration file contains all the system and user configurations for the 833IS. Once a file has been created, it can be used to set the configuration for one Server or as a base for any number of Servers. Creating To create a new configuration file: 1. From the Manager File menu, select New. 2. The Configuration File window will appear.
Chapter 5: Configuring the Perle 833IS 5. The configuration will be uploaded from the server. A TFTP dialog window will be displayed indicating the upload process of the configuration file. 6. The Configuration File window will display the uploaded configuration file. Saving The configuration file should be stored on the Manager PC for backup. To save the configuration file: 1. From the Manager File menu, select Save.
Using Configuration Files 4. The Download Configuration dialog box appears. Click the radio button beside one of the following options: ■ Entire Configuration: The entire configuration (system and user) will be downloaded. ■ User List: The user list will be downloaded. 5. Click the Download button. The TFTP server dialog window will be displayed as the configuration is downloaded: 6. When the download is complete, the Reset dialog box will appear if the entire configuration was downloaded. 7.
Chapter 5: Configuring the Perle 833IS The Configuration Main Window is the main window for the configuration facility of the Manager. Server Name The configured name of the Server. This name also appears in the Server List, and the Front Panel of the 833IS. Asset ID The configured Asset ID of the Server. This can be used to display a tracking identifier such as the serial number of the Server. Card This area displays information about the type of cards in this 833IS.
Using Configuration Files Installed Indicates whether the Feature Card is installed in this slot. If the Manager is currently attached to the 833IS being configured, the Card list will display all cards detected by the 833IS as well as any slots that have Feature card configurations. If the Manager is off-line, the Card list will be based on Feature card configurations only. Available Cards Used to add and remove Feature cards to the configuration. Adding To add a new Feature Card to the Manager: 1.
Chapter 5: Configuring the Perle 833IS Removing To remove a Feature Card from the Manager: 1. Click and drag the card you wish to remove over to the Available Cards area. The card is now removed from the configuration. Interface This area displays information about the Interfaces in this 833IS. It also is used to select an Interface to configure. Slot The slot of the Interface. Type The type of Interface installed in this slot. Edit Edits the configuration of the currently selected Interface.
Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date and Time The date and time is used to time stamp 833IS log messages. To set the 833IS Server date and time: 1. From the Configure menu, select Set Date and Time. The following dialog box appears: 2. Set the date and time, and click OK. The new date and time take effect immediately.
Chapter 6: Configuring the Interfaces About Configuring the Interfaces In this chapter, you will read about: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Overview of Interface Configuration Interface selection screen Configuring the Ethernet LAN interface Configuring the Token Ring LAN interface Configuring the ISDN BRI U interface Configuring the ISDN BRI S/T interface Configuring the PerleDSP Modem interface Overview The 833IS has been designed to provide a highly integrated platform for remote access.
Overview For each of the above interfaces there is a default configuration available which attempts to satisfy the common environment. Please check the configuration over to ensure that it has been configured correctly for your specific environment. Interface Selection Screen The interface selection screen will display all interfaces present on each slot. Editing To Edit an interface on the Manager: 1. In the Interface area, highlight the interface you wish to edit. Click Edit. 2.
Chapter 6: Configuring the Interfaces Configure the Ethernet LAN Interface The Ethernet LAN interface configuration screen is as follows: Server MAC Address This specifies the MAC address used by the Ethernet interface for the server. Use Burned In Address The burned in MAC address was allocated from a range assigned to the 833IS. It is guaranteed to be unique from all other burned in MAC addresses. In most installations this address should be used.
Configure the Token Ring LAN Interface Base MAC Address This is the base address for the MAC Address Pool. The address is a 12 hex digit value that ends in 00. The legal values are 020000000000 to 02FFFFFFFF00 for Ethernet. You can use the default provided from a special manufacturer's range. However, all Perle 833IS units share this default range, so the value should be changed if you are using multiple units on your network that have Enable BCP/ Netbeui MAC Address Pool enabled.
Chapter 6: Configuring the Interfaces Enable BCP/NetBEUI MAC Address Pool Certain protocols require that the 833IS emulate a LAN adapter and supply a MAC address on behalf of the Dial-In Client. This option allows you to define a pool of 16 MAC addresses, starting at the Base MAC Address defined below. If you are using NetBEUI, you must enable this pool. For more details, see “Using NetBEUI” on page 133. If you are using BCP, the Client MAC address can be obtained from the User record or the pool.
Configure the ISDN BRI Line Interface Configure the ISDN BRI Line Interface Overview An ISDN, BRI line is a digital transmission link with a capacity of 160Kbps. This bandwidth is split up into 2*64Kbps “B” channels which carry user data and a 16Kbps “D” channel used to transfer control information for such tasks as setting up and tearing down calls. From the user perspective, each “B” channel looks like an individual phone line with its own phone number.
Chapter 6: Configuring the Interfaces An S/T line can be ordered (or configured, if on a PBX) such that clocking is not supplied unless a call is active on the S/T line. It is strongly recommended that at least one S/T BRI line always provide line clock. The 833IS will synchronize to the lowest number BRI line that provides clocking. When clocking is lost, it will switch to an internal clock while it looks for another BRI line providing clocking.
Configure the ISDN BRI Line Interface ■ ■ ■ US NI-1 AT&T 5ESS Northern Telecom DMS 100 SPID (Service Profile Identifiers) The Service Profile Identifier is a string assigned to an interface or channel by the service provider. The SPID configured on the 833IS is sent to the service provider at start-up. This is used by the service provider to assign class of service to a channel. Depending on the Service Provider you may be assigned 1 or 2 SPIDS.
Chapter 6: Configuring the Interfaces Callback When checked, channel is available for callbacks. Name Name of the channel. This name is for reference only and will appear in the following places: ■ ■ 833IS Manager Statistics 833IS Front Panel Maximum length is 16 characters. The default name is automatically generated as SxIFyz, where x = slot number, y = interface number and z = channel number.
Configure the ISDN BRI Line Interface ■ ■ ■ Northern Telecom DMS 100 ETSI Net3 (Europe) NTT INSnet64 (Japan) TEI Topology The Terminal Endpoint Identifier (TEI) can be configured to either: ■ Automatic - The Terminal Endpoint Identifier (TEI) is negotiated automatically between the 833IS and the carrier. ■ Fixed - The Terminal Endpoint Identifier is constant whose value is between 0 and 63. This information is supplied by the carrier.
Chapter 6: Configuring the Interfaces Callback When checked, channel is available for callbacks. Name Name of the channel. This name is for reference only and will appear in the following places: ■ ■ 833IS Manager Statistics 833IS Front Panel Maximum length is 16 characters. The default name is automatically generated as SxIFyz, where x = slot number, y = interface number and z = channel number. Minitel Enabled When checked, support for Minitel servers is enabled.
Configuring the Perle DSP Modem Interface Configuring the Perle DSP Modem Interface No configuration is necessary for the modems to operate in the 833IS. The modem configuration screen allows you to: ■ ■ ■ Disable a modem on the card. Change the name of the modem from the default name. Customize the modem initialization string. The following parameters can be set: Enable Check to enable the modem.
Chapter 6: Configuring the Interfaces Name Name of the modem. This name is for reference only and will appear in the following places: ■ ■ ■ 833IS Manager statistics. 833IS Front Panel. SNMP Modem MIB, field mdmIDProductDetails. Maximum length is 16 characters. The default name is automatically generated as SxMy, where x = slot number of the Modem card, and y = Modem number. Modify Check this box if you wish to override the default modem initialization.
Configuring the Perle DSP Modem Interface V.90 Modems A V.90 modem obtains its high data rates by treating the analog data line as an imperfect digital line. This "digital line" appears to the modem as having a number of impairments, and the modem during negotiation attempts to determine what impairments exist, then compensate for them. Certain connections (for example, some GSM modem connections) can trick this negotiation.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols About Configuring the Protocols In this chapter you will read about: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Overview of Protocol Configuration Configuring IP Configuring IPX Packet Filtering Configuring the Bridge Function (BCP) Configuring PPP Using Apple Remote Access (ARA) Using NetBEUI Overview The Perle 833IS supports a variety of different communication protocols. The protocols are used on the communication line to transport data between different devices.
Overview protocols are designed to optimize transmission across a WAN connection. The networking protocol is encapsulated within the WAN transport protocol. Protocols supported for WAN transport by the 833IS are: ■ ■ PPP ARA 833IS Management Protocols are used between the 833IS Manager and 833IS. Protocols supported for managing the 833IS are: ■ ■ IP IPX Protocol configuration is organized on a per-protocol basis.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols Configuring the Protocols To configure the Protocols: From the Configuration File window, click on Protocol The Protocol screen appears. The fields are as follows: Disable any Protocols that the server does not need to process. A protocol is disabled by removing the mark in the checkbox. Only the IP and IPX protocols are enabled by default.
Configuring IP Protocol Configuring IP Protocol IP networks require devices to be configured with unique IP addresses. Depending on network topology, other parameters may have to be set. You will have to set up the IP parameters for the 833IS itself and establish IP parameters for the WAN client's dialing in to the 833IS. For IP, the 833IS looks like a router between two networks. The first network is comprised of the devices on the LAN.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols In general, it is recommended to define the Internal WAN network distinct from the LAN network. It is possible to define the Internal WAN network as a subnet of the LAN network, but there are limitations: ■ ■ Routers on the LAN using RIP V1 cannot discover the Internal WAN network, and will not be able to route to the dial in clients on the Internal WAN network. DHCP is not supported for dial in clients in this mode.
Configuring IP Protocol WAN The IP Protocol - WAN screen is as follows: WAN Network Address Clients dialing in to the 833IS must be assigned IP addresses on an Internal WAN Network. This section defines the Internal WAN Network used by the 833IS and should be completed after consulting with your IP Network Administrator. The address of this Internal WAN Network must be different from the address of the LAN segment network, although the Internal WAN Network may be a subnet of the LAN segment network.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols Defining the Internal WAN network as a subnet can still be useful if: ■ ■ ■ Routers on the LAN use RIP V2. RIP V2 sends subnet information and any routers on the LAN network using RIP2 will learn about the Internal WAN network. Static routes are defined. The "Enable Proxy ARP" setting is used.
Configuring IP Protocol WAN IP Addresses Clients dialing in to the 833IS using the IP protocol need their own IP address. All clients are assigned IP addresses on the Internal WAN Network that has a subnet address distinct from the subnet address of the 833IS LAN port segment. The 833IS will route packets between the LAN port segment and the Internal WAN Network.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols User Database Override When checked, the IP address will be supplied by the user database (internal or RADIUS) if it is configured for that user. This address will override WAN IP addresses supplied by the internal pool or DHCP server. Be careful, as you can set these parameters so that some users dialing in will not be assigned an IP address. For example, if: ■ ■ ■ there is no default source of IP addresses.
Configuring IP Protocol DHCP DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) permits the management of IP addresses and IP options from a centralized location. DHCP servers are used to assign addresses to devices that do not require a fixed IP address. When an IP address is required, the 833IS will request an address from the DHCP server. This address is used for the duration of the connection. This is referred to as an address lease.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols DHCP Server Discover Select Discover to allow the 833IS to find any DHCP servers on the local network. Specify Select Specify to configure the IP addresses of the DHCP servers. Up to 4 DHCP server addresses can be configured. IP Address To add a DHCP server, enter the address in the IP Address field, and click Add. To remove a DHCP server, highlight the address in the IP address list, and click Remove.
Configuring IP Protocol The IP Pool screen is as follows: IP Address The IP address field specifies the base address of a range of IP addresses.The count field specifies the number of addresses to be added, starting at the base. To add IP addresses to the IP pool, enter the address in the IP Address field and count and click Add. The address must be in the range xxx.xxx.xxx.001 through xxx.xxx.xxx.254. You must ensure that the IP addresses conform to the subnet mask set for the Internal WAN Network..
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols Pool Size Displays the actual number of IP addresses that have been defined for the IP Pool. If this count is less than the number that you have entered, you have address ranges that overlap. Server IP Address The IP Protocol - Server IP Address screen has the following settings: The Server requires an IP address that uniquely identifies the unit to the IP network.
Configuring IP Protocol A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server that supports BOOTP may also be used. Many DHCP servers support BOOTP for the permanent assignment of addresses for servers on the network. Use RARP When checked, the 833IS will attempt to acquire the Server IP address from a RARP server. Specify an IP Address When checked, the 833IS will use the IP address defined in the IP address and subnet mask fields. IP Address Enter a valid IP address in this field.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols DNS/WINS The 833IS can forward the address of a Domain Name Server (DNS) or Windows Internet Name Server (WINS) to a dial in client. If DHCP is enabled, the DHCP server can provide these addresses. You can also configure DNS and WINS addresses. If DHCP is not enabled, the 833IS will forward the configured values. The IP Protocol - DNS/WINS configuration screen is as follows: Primary DNS Enter the IP address of the Primary DNS server.
Configuring IP Protocol Secondary WINS Enter the IP address of the Secondary WINS server. Blank indicates no Secondary WINS server. Routing The IP Protocol - Routing screen has the following settings: Enable Dynamic Routing on LAN When checked, the 833IS will use the IP RIP table built from RIP messages received from other routers to determine how to route a message. RIP Setup 104 The 833IS supports both version 1 and version 2 RIP. To configure RIP properties, click RIP Setup.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols The RIP Configuration screen has the following settings: RIP Send Type From the pulldown list select the type of RIPs to be sent over the LAN connection. The available choices are as follows.
Configuring IP Protocol If RIPv2 is being used, you may decide to use either Plain Text Password authentication or Keyed Message Digest. If either of these options are selected, only the input fields for the chosen option will be displayed. You may also choose to have No Authentication when using RIPv2. If you choose Plain Text Password authentication, two additional fields appear. You must enter the password into the first field and then confirm it in the second.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols Defined IP Static routes are also of benefit when using LAN-to-LAN connections. If you do not wish to maintain a permanent connection to the remote router and only wish to dial it on demand, then adding it as a static route will keep the route in the Routing Table even if it is not actively used for a period that would normally result in it being aged out.
Configuring IP Protocol Router IP Address The IP address of the router that will be used to reach the destination. Add To configure a new static route, click on the Add button. Edit To edit an existing entry, select an entry from the table, and click the Edit button. Delete To delete an existing entry, select an entry from the table, and click the Delete button. Add/Edit IP Static Routes The Add/Edit IP Static Route screen is as follows: IP Address The IP address of the network that you wish to reach.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols Destination Type Specifies whether the destination type is Network or Host. If destination type is Network, the entry will define a route to a single network. If destination type is host, the entry will define a route to a single host. Destination Port Specifies whether the destination is reached via the 833IS’s LAN port or via a WAN port through a LAN-to-LAN connection.
IP Filter Filters will be used by the Perle 833IS Server in the following way: 1. The user record for the dial-in user will be checked. If the record has been configured to Disable Server Filters, then only the user assigned filters will be checked. Proceed to point 4. 2. Incoming data packets are compared with the filters assigned to the server starting with the first filter in the Server Filter Assignment list.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols incoming packets based on source and destination addresses. After you click the Filter Definition button in the IP Protocol - IP Filter screen, the IP Filter Definition window appears. The fields are as follows: Add To add a filter defintion, click Add. The Add IP Filter Defintion window will appear. See “Add/Edit IP Filter Definition” on page 112 for details on how to create a filter definition.
IP Filter Add/Edit IP Filter Definition To complete or modify the filter definition, enter the information in the following fields: Name The filter name can be up to 8 characters in length. You will use the name to assign filters to the server or user. The name can also be used when adding filters to a user record on a RADIUS security server. Filter Action Select whether to Accept or Reject incoming IP packets if the packet matches all parameters defined in this filter. The default setting is Reject.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols Destination Mask This feature masks off the filter destination address and the packet destination address by using the Boolean AND function. If the two results are equal, then the address matches. Protocol The entries in this pull-down list are None, TCP, UDP, ICMP, and Other. ■ If you select TCP or UDP, the Port Number section appears. Enter the Source and Destination in the corresponding fields. ■ If you select Other, make an entry in the Protocol field.
Configuring IPX Defined Filters This is a pull-down list for previously defined packet filters. Assigned Filters This area can contain a list of up to 10 IP filters to be assigned to the 833IS for processing. Add Select a filter name from the Defined Filters pull-down list and click Add to add the filter to the Assigned Filters list. Remove You can delete a filter assignment by selecting a filter name from the Assigned Filters list and clicking the Remove button.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols ■ ■ ■ ■ 802.3 Ethernet II SNAP (Subnetwork Access Protocol) 802.2 For Token Ring, IPX can be transported over these frame types: ■ ■ SNAP 802.2 It is not necessary to run more than one frame type. However, it may not be possible to standardize on one frame type on a LAN subnetwork because some LAN interfaces are restricted in the choice of frame type.
Configuring IPX Configured The network number for the frame type is set by configuration and is entered in the Network Number field. This guarantees that the Network Number will always be available and lets the 833IS connect to the network faster by eliminating repetitive searches. If you enable static routing, you must configure the network number. Disabled All frames of the frame type will be ignored. Network Number The Network Number is entered if the frame type was set as Configured.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols Routing The IPX Protocol - Routing screen has the following settings: Enable Dynamic Routing on LAN When checked, the 833IS will use the IPX RIP table built from RIP messages received from other routers to determine how to route a message. IPX Static Routing When checked, the 833IS will use the configured IPX static routes table to determine how to route a message.
Configuring IPX the Perle 833IS IPX routing tables to store 250 RIP entries and 500 SAP entries. If your network has more routers and services than this, some of the table entries will be overwritten and those routes and services will be unavailable. Static routing lets the network administrator configure the Perle 833IS with the addresses of only the routers and services required. Dynamic routing is disabled and the Routing Tables will not change.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols LAN port, click on LAN and enter the network and node address of the router that will be used to reach the destination. To specify a WAN port, click on WAN and then select the desired LAN-to-LAN connection from the drop-down menu. Router IPX Address This consists of two components - the network number of the local router and the node (MAC) address of the local router. ■ ■ Network Number: Specifies the network number for the local router.
Configuring IPX Add/Edit IPX Static Routes The following dialog box will appear if you are adding a new IPX static route, or editing an existing IPX static route. Destination Network Number Enter the network number for the destination network that you wish to reach. The Network Number is formatted as 1 to 8 hex digits. Destination Port Specifies whether the destination is reached via the 833IS’s LAN port or via a WAN port through a LAN-to-LAN connection.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols IPX SAP Table List The IPX SAP Table list displays the static SAP entries that have been configured. Fields are as follows: Server Name The server name of the IPX server. Server Type The type of IPX server. This is represented as 4 hexidecimal digits. Server IPX Address The IPX address of the server. Consists of the Network Number and the Node Address of the server. Add To configure a new SAP entry, click on the Add button.
Configuring IPX Add/Edit IPX SAP Entries The Add/Edit IPX SAP Entry screen is as follows: Server Name The server name of the IPX server. The name can be up to 48 characters long. Server Type The type of IPX server. This is represented as 4 hexidecimal digits. Network Number The network number for this server as defined in the IPX Static Routes table entry. This cannot be changed from the SAP screens. Node Address Specifies the MAC address for the server. It is formatted as 12 hex digits.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols Filter Definition Use this window to create and manage the list of up to 50 filters for the IPX protocol. IPX filters can specify the Network, Node, Socket and Sub-Protocol. The filters can accept or reject incoming packets based on source and destination network and node addresses and socket numbers. The fields are as follows: Add To add a filter definition, click Add. The Add IPX Filter Definition window will appear.
Configuring IPX Add / Edit IPX Filter Definition To complete or modify the filter definition, enter the information in the following fields: Name The filter name can be up to 8 characters in length. You will use the name to assign filters to the server or user. The name can be used when adding filters to a user record on a RADIUS security server. Filter Action Select whether to Accept or Reject incoming IPX packets if the packet matches all parameters defined in this filter.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols Source Socket Number The socket number on the station that is sending the IPX packet. The socket number can be up to 4 hexidecimal characters. Destination Network Address The address of the IPX network that the IPX packet is being sent to. Destination Node Address The node address that the IPX packet is being sent to. Destination Socket Number The socket number that the IPX packet is being sent to.
Configuring the Bridge Function (BCP) To assign IPX filters for the 833IS, follow these steps, click Filter Assignment. The Server Filter Assignment window appears. See “Filter Definition” on page 110 for information about the fields and buttons. Configuring the Bridge Function (BCP) Bridging is used to transport supported protocols other than IP, IPX, NetBEUI and ARA.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols ■ ■ If the protocol on the Client PC does not need the MAC address at the time the PC is started. ■ If it is not important that the user always has the same MAC address. You can enter the MAC address in the user database for some users and use the internal pool for the others. The 833IS LAN adapter will see every MAC address that is present on the LAN. For best performance, the Ethernet and Token Ring LAN adapters incorporate an Address Filter.
Configuring the Bridge Function (BCP) filtering should be set. The filter settings have no effect on Routing clients such as Perle Remote or Windows Dial Up Networking clients. Filter Broadcast When checked, the 833IS will not pass any broadcast messages received from the LAN to the WAN client. Filter Multicast When checked, the 833IS will not pass any multicast messages received from the LAN to the WAN client.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols Configuring PPP PPP is used for communication between the Dial-In PC and the 833IS. These settings will apply to all clients (except ARA) dialing in, regardless of whether the LAN protocol is IP, IPX, NetBEUI, or Bridge. The defaults should work in almost all situations. It is recommended that you do not change these values during the initial installation of the 833IS.
Configuring PPP Address When checked, the 833IS will attempt to negotiate address compression during connection. This reduces the size of the PPP header. For address compression to be used, both the 833IS and the client must negotiate this option. IP Header When checked, the 833IS will attempt to negotiate IP header compression. IPX Header When checked, the 833IS will attempt to negotiate IPX header compression.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols negotiate these characters with the 833IS, and no control characters should need to be set in the 833IS Async Control map. If you are using older clients that cannot successfully negotiate this map, you will need to set the control characters in the Async Control map. For best performance, select only those characters that must be masked off. Any selected control characters are translated to multiple characters, degrading performance.
Using AppleTalk Using AppleTalk The native protocol for the Apple Macintosh is AppleTalk. AppleTalk is a transport layer protocol, providing similar functionality to IP. This protocol is used for connecting to native Apple file servers (known as AppleShare), other Macintoshes, and to printers. A remote Macintosh user connects using Apple Remote Access Protocol (ARAP), which provides similar functionality to PPP. Unlike PPP, ARAP can transport only one protocol, namely AppleTalk.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols Fixed callback is supported by the ARA client. Using NetBEUI The Perle 833IS supports the NetBEUI (NetBIOS Extended User Interface) protocol. This permits clients such as the Windows 95 and Windows NT Dial up Networking clients to be used in a NetBIOS environment. NetBEUI requires that the client dialing into the 833IS emulate a LAN adapter. The 833IS supplies a MAC address from an address pool for this emulated LAN adapter.
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Chapter 8: Configuring the User Database About Configuring the User Database In this chapter you will read about: ■ ■ ■ Overview of User Database Configuring the Internal User Database Configuring the Standard Profile Overview of the User Database For a user to gain access to the 833IS, the user must be defined to the system. You can do this in a number of different ways: 833IS Internal Database You can define the user in the internal database of the 833IS.
Overview of the User Database External Security Systems The 833IS can use network security servers to control access to the 833IS. The servers supported are: Novell Bindery, RADIUS, Axent, SecurID and NT Domain. Certain features may not be available when using any of the external security servers, because these databases do not contain all the information in the internal database. To remove this limitation, the 833IS lets you establish standard profiles for information that is common to a group of users.
Chapter 8: Configuring the User Database Configure the Internal User Database From the Configuration File window, click on User. User Main The User main screen appears. Fields are as follows: User This area displays information about all the users configured in the User Database. User ID The name of the user. Department Department to which the user belongs. Access Displays whether a user's access is enabled or disabled, and if enabled, whether the user has administration privileges.
Configure the Internal User Database Edit Enables editing of the user currently highlighted in the User list. Remove Removes the user currently highlighted in the User list from the database. Standard Profile Edits the Standard Profile. User Database Access Options for access to the User Database. The options are Public and Private. Public The User Database on this server will be accessible to any Perle 833IS on the LAN which has been configured for Search Remote.
Chapter 8: Configuring the User Database Add/Edit User The Add/Edit User screen is used to enter permissions and user parameters for a user. At least one user record with administration privileges must be entered in the internal database. This allows access by the 833IS Manager for configuration and monitoring. The Add/Edit User - User screen is as follows: User Disabled A user record is enabled by default.
Configure the Internal User Database Department The department name is a 16 character long text field that can be used to describe users. It is used solely as a display field within the Manager, and is not used for granting privileges or access. Expires Select this option if you wish to disable this user record on a specific date. Enter the Date in the field in yy/mm/dd format. You can also click on the Drop button on the date field to display a calendar.
Chapter 8: Configuring the User Database User Profile The extended user parameters on the User Profile screen allow you to set values for Lan To Lan, Inactivity Time-out, Connect time, and Client Virtual Connection for this user. These values will override the values set in the Standard Profile. The User Profile screen is as follows: Enable Lan To Lan When checked, this option allows a remote Router to access the 833IS.
Configure the Internal User Database 2. Enter a time value in minutes. Note that bridged protocols may generate data traffic even though the user may not be performing any functions. This may cause the connection to remain open even when the user is inactive. Use caution when setting this option. A user that is connected to a network when this timer expires will be disconnected, which may adversely affect the operation of certain applications.
Chapter 8: Configuring the User Database ■ ■ Drops the physical connection if inactive, but not notify the application of disconnect Automatically reconnects if data is to be sent Reconnect to the 833IS is driven solely by the client in this mode. The 833IS cannot redial the client. In practice this is not a real limitation, as servers will typically only send data in response to a request from the client.
Configure the Internal User Database Protocols Disable any Protocols that the user should not have access to by removing the check in the check box. IP and IPX protocols are enabled by default. However, if the server has any protocols disabled, then that protocol cannot be enabled for the User. Compression Enable Protocol compression for IP and IPX for a specific user. If enabled, compression will be done on the protocol headers.
Chapter 8: Configuring the User Database User Callback With User Callback enabled, when a user dials into the 833IS, the 833IS will disconnect the call and then callback the user. This can be used: ■ ■ For additional security. The user record can contain a phone number to be used for callback. Only if the user is at that phone number will access be permitted. For centralized billing. With callback enabled, the dial in session is charged to the server.
Configure the Internal User Database The User Callback screen is as follows: Enable Roaming Callback When checked, this option will enable Roaming Callback. If a client asks for roaming callback during connect, the 833IS will callback with the number supplied by the client. If a client does not request roaming callback, the session will be established as if roaming callback was not checked. If this option is not checked, any roaming callback requests will be rejected at connect time.
Chapter 8: Configuring the User Database Preferred Callback Group By default, a callback will be performed on the next available line that has been enabled for callback. If you wish to allocate a specific group of channels for callback by this user, select the group in the drop box. The callback group must have been previously defined. Use Exclusively If you check Use Exclusively, the callback will occur only if there is a free channel available in the selected group.
Lan To Lan it has data to send. Routing Information The dial in router and the 833IS need to learn about each other's network. This can be done by: ■ ■ Using dynamic routing. The routers exchange routing information (using RIPs for IP, or RIPs and SAPs for IPX) when they connect, and periodically refresh their routing information when they are connected. Using static routing. Static routes can be defined in the 833IS.
Chapter 8: Configuring the User Database ■ Connect Time The dial up router will be disconnected after the time limit set in this timer, regardless of activity. If virtual connection is enabled, the Inactivity Timeout and Connect Time apply to the virtual session.
Lan To Lan send out PAP and/or CHAP requests as defined in the security settings, and the dial in router PAP/CHAP settings must match. If the 833IS is calling the dial up router, the dial up router may need to authenticate the 833IS. The login (user) ID and password for the dial in router are entered in the Remote System Login section of the LAN to LAN screen.
Chapter 8: Configuring the User Database Lan To Lan Configuration The following list of parameters are used for Lan To Lan connections. Remote System Login This section is used to setup the parameters for establishing the connection to the remote router. These include the dialing and authentication parameters: Login ID This is the Login ID for the remote router. Maximum length is 16 characters. The 833IS will appear to the remote router as this ID.
Lan To Lan Phone Number This field is used to enter the phone number of the remote router. The calls can be made on reserved channel numbers if necessary. The phone number fields are only required if the connection is initiated from the 833IS or virtual connection is enabled. Call Type Select the type of call to the remote router. Digital is used to call a router that has an ISDN BRI connection. Analog is used to call a router that has a modem connection.
Chapter 8: Configuring the User Database The Configure Virtual Connection screen is as follows: Enable Virtual Connection When enabled, the 833IS will take down the physical links to the remote router but maintain the virtual connection at the protocol level (IP or IPX). The remote router must be setup to support virtual connection. The 833IS will simulate the RIPs, SAPs, and watchdogs messages when the virtual connection is enabled.
Lan To Lan RIP Setup RIP Send Type From the pulldown list, select the type of RIPs to be sent over the Lan To Lan WANconnection. The available choices are as follows: ■ No RIP RIPV1 RIPV1 Compatible ■ RIPV2 ■ ■ Do not send RIPs Send version 1 RIPs Send version 2 RIPs (no multicasts) so as to be version 1 compatible Send version 2 RIPs RIP Receive Type From the pulldown list, select the type of RIPs to be received over and processed from the Lan To Lan WAN connection.
Chapter 8: Configuring the User Database Standard Profile From the User Main screen, click on Standard Profile. The Standard Profile screen appears. Fields are as follows: Inactivity Timeout This feature will disconnect a dial in user if there has been no activity on the link during a time out interval. The default disables this feature and lets the user stay connected until they disconnect. To configure an Inactivity timeout, click the If inactive button, and enter a time value in minutes.
Standard Profile Connect Time This feature will disconnect a dial in user after a preset time limit, regardless of activity. The default is to allow the user Unlimited connect time. To configure a time limit, click the Maximum radio button and enter a value for connect time in minutes. User Callbacks For a complete discussion on callback, See “User Callback” on page 145. Enable Roaming Callback When checked, this option will enable Roaming Callback.
Chapter 8: Configuring the User Database The Inactivity Timeout and Connection timers affect the virtual connection in the following manner: ■ Inactivity Timeout If there is no data transfer on the link for the duration set in this timer, the client session drops and the physical connection drops. Time in the virtual connection state is included. If "disabled" is set for inactivity timeout, the session will be released after 10 minutes in the virtual state.
Standard Profile Protocols The User Standard Profile - Protocols/Filters screen is as follows: Disable any Protocols that the user should not have access to by removing the check in the check box. If the server has any protocols disabled, then that protocol will show as disabled for the User. Filters For a discussion on protocol filters and how to define them, see “IP Filter” on page 109.
Chapter 8: Configuring the User Database IP Filter Assignment To assign an IP filter, click on IP Filter. The IP User Filter Assignment window appears. Up to 10 IP filters can be assigned to the user record. The server will process these filters from the top down, so the order may be important. For instructions on how to define IP filters, see “Filter Assignment” on page 113.
Standard Profile IPX Filter Assignment To assign an IPX filter, click on IPX Filter. The IPX User Filter Assignment window appears. For instructions on how to assign IPX filters, see “Filter Assignment” on page 125. Shared User Database The Shared User Database feature allows the Perle 833IS to access the User Database of specified remote Perle 833IS servers on the LAN. Two Remote Servers can be defined for the local server.
Chapter 8: Configuring the User Database To configure Shared User Databases, elect or open the proper configuration file. From the Users section of the Configuration File window, click the Shared Databases button. The Shared User Database dialog box appears. The fields are as follows: Search Remote Set the check box of the Search Remote field to enable the Perle 833IS to search on remote servers.
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Chapter 9: Configuring the Server About Configuring the Server In this chapter you will read about: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Overview Configuring the Server Dial-Out Security Configuring User Authentication Security Group SNMP Logging Overview Parameters not related to Feature cards, protocols or users are contained within the Server screens.
Configuring the Server If you will be using an SNMP Manager such as HP OpenView to monitor the 833IS, you will need to set the SNMP parameters. If you will be using a Sys Log Server to receive the 833IS event log information then you will need to up the syslog parameters. Configuring the Server The Server screens contain the settings that apply to the entire server. For most installations, the defaults provided will work and no further settings will be required.
Chapter 9: Configuring the Server equipment. This name is used for reference only and appears within the Manager and the Front Panel of the 833IS. Enable Front Panel Password When checked, the Front Panel password is enabled. The Front Panel can be password protected to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing it. It is recommended that you enable the Front Panel password because it is possible to perform commands from the Front Panel that can disrupt operation.
Dial-Out Group To access the Group settings, click this button. See page 182. SNMP To access the SNMP settings, click this button. See page 189. Logging To access the syslog and internal logging settings click this button. See page 192. Dial-Out This screen allows you to customize the Dial-Out settings. The Auto dial on attach setting can be used to automatically dial a phone number when a Dial-Out client acquires a Dial-Out connection.
Chapter 9: Configuring the Server Flow Control Flow Control regulates the internal flow of data between the 833IS software and the modem.The 833IS has been set up to use hardware flow control and this value should not have to be changed. However, if you enable software flow control in the modem (via the modem initialization strings), you may need to modify these values. No Flow Control When set, the 833IS will ignore any flow control indication from the modem.
Dial-Out Packet Timeout The maximum time that a packet will wait for characters from the modem before it is sent. If this time limit is exceeded, the packet will be forwarded to the Dial-Out client. Enter the duration of the packet Timeout in milliseconds. The default value is 720 milliseconds, with a maximum value of 65535 milliseconds. Reducing this value may improve the response of the client if the typical data transmission is smaller than a packet.
Chapter 9: Configuring the Server Security It is important that you manage access to your network by Dial-In Remote Users. In particular you should: ■ ■ ■ Control who can connect to the 833IS. Control who can access your network resources such as file servers. Control who can configure and manage the 833IS. The 833IS has facilities for controlling all the above.
Security the number stored in the User database. Only if the user is at that phone number will access be permitted. Callback is detailed in“User Callback” on page 145. Once a dial up session has been established, then the user is bound by the same network security as a user that is directly on the LAN. Although the 833IS does not control LAN security, in some cases you can restrict which networks and servers are available to the 833IS.
Chapter 9: Configuring the Server Configuring User Authentication Security To access the Security Screen: 1. From the Configuration File screen, click on Server. 2. From the Server Screen, click on Security. The Security main screen will appear. 3. Choose the Authentication method from the drop list. Click Configure to edit the configuration. User Database User Database Security uses the user ID and password stored within an 833IS User database.
Configuring User Authentication Security Netware Bindery The Netware Bindery is a user profile database that is stored on a Novell Netware server. The Bindery controls access to resources on the Netware network. A user defined on the Bindery is granted privileges for access to specific servers, file directories on the servers, etc. The Bindery also has the concept of a user group. A user belonging to a group is granted all access privileges given to that group.
Chapter 9: Configuring the Server ARA clients are not supported in this mode. RADIUS RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In Users Services) is an open standard network security protocol. It can be used to centralize the authentication and accounting functions for any number of RAS (Remote Access Server) units. A RADIUS server authenticates users by matching the user name and password with a user record in its internal database.
Configuring User Authentication Security A backup RADIUS authentication server can be optionally configured on the 833IS. This server will be used if the main authentication server is not available. A RADIUS accounting server can be optionally configured on the 833IS. This server can be used to keep accounting information for sessions.
Chapter 9: Configuring the Server The RADIUS configuration screen contains the following: Authentication server Click on the Primary Authentication tab to configure the main RADIUS authentication server. Click on the Backup Authentication tab to configure the backup RADIUS authentication server. Accounting server Click on the Primary Accounting tab to configure the main RADIUS accounting server. Click on the Backup Accounting tab to configure the backup RADIUS accounting server.
Configuring User Authentication Security Authentication Protocol Selects the Authentication protocol to be used between the 833IS and the RADIUS server. Click on the check box to enable CHAP or PAP authentication protocols. If both are checked, the 833IS will first attempt to retrieve the user name and password using CHAP. If CHAP is not supported by the client, it will then use PAP. IP Address The Internet Protocol address of the RADIUS server.
Chapter 9: Configuring the Server key card. If the user ID and token are authenticated by the Axent server, the user will be granted access. A remote Client must support terminal mode to use Axent security. Client configuration may be required to enable this mode. Users will be given the privileges granted in the Standard User Profile. See “Standard Profile” on page 155. However, you can add a user record to the Internal 833IS User Database to define unique privileges.
Configuring User Authentication Security Agent ID Enter the Agent ID for the 833IS. This is a 1 to 16 digit hexadecimal value and must match the Agent ID configured on the Axent server. This key is used to identify the 833IS as a valid Axent agent. Primary Server Address (IPX/ SPX) These fields specify the address for the Primary Axent server connected via IPX/ SPX: Network The Network number is an 8 digit hexadecimal value which identifies the network to which the Axent server is connected.
Chapter 9: Configuring the Server SecurID SecurID enables the 833IS to use the ACE/Server from Security Dynamics for user authentication. The ACE/Server is a software based security server that provides user authentication with a memorized personal identification number (PIN) and a code generated by the SecurID token. When the remote Client connects, the 833IS will ask the ACE/Server to start the authentication process. The 833IS then acts as a path between the remote Client and the ACE/Server.
Configuring User Authentication Security Master UDP Port The UDP port number of the SecurID service on the Master server. This is a 4 character decimal number. The default is 5500. Slave IP Address The IP address of the Slave SecurID server. Slave UDP Port The UDP port number of the SecurID service on the Slave server. This is a 4 character decimal number. The default is 5500. Encryption Type Client/Server Protocol Click the type of data encryption to be used when communicating with the SecurID server.
Chapter 9: Configuring the Server NT Domain NT Domain enables the Perle 833IS to use a Windows NT’s domain user database for dial-in user authentication. The Perle 833IS server will collect the userid and password from the dial-in client and will forward an authorization request to the Primary Domain Controller (PDC). This feature will work with the Perle Remote Client as well as other PPP clients such as Windows 95 and NT. The clients must support the Password Authentication Protocol (PAP).
Group Settings Allow User Specified NT Domain Click the check box to allow a dial-in user to specify a domain to which they belong. The Perle 833IS server will send the authorization request to this domain instead of the default domain. A user would enter their userid in the format “domain\userid”. Group Settings The powerful grouping feature of the 833IS lets you select specific channels and modems and give them their own configuration.
Chapter 9: Configuring the Server Dial-In When a call comes in, the 833IS checks to see if the channel is assigned to a group. If it is, the group profile for that call is used. Based on this profile, the 833IS will allocate one of the modems assigned to the group. Also, other settings can optionally be defined for this group: ■ ■ ■ User standard profile. PPP protocol settings. Bridge filter. Dial-Out Groups enabled for Dial-Out will appear in the "Available Pools" list of the Perle 833 Dial-Out client.
Group Settings Group Main The group main screen lists all the currently defined groups and whether a group is enabled for Dial-In, Dial-Out, or callback. Fields are as follows: Group Name of the group. Dial-In Displays whether this group is enabled for Dial-In. Dial-Out Displays whether this group is enabled for Dial-Out. Callback Displays whether this group is enabled for callback. Add To create a new group, click on Add. Edit To edit an existing group, highlight that group and click on Edit.
Chapter 9: Configuring the Server Add/Edit Group The Add Group and Edit Group screens allow you to set the parameters for the group. Fields are as follows: Group Name Enter the name you want to assign to the Group. Maximum length is 16 characters. Enable Group For These settings allow you to enable a group for: ■ ■ ■ Dial-In. Dial-Out. Callback. The enable group settings override the settings for any channels and modems explicitly included in the group.
Group Settings channel is required for Dial-Out for this group, the 833IS will select the next available channel from the main pool that has been enabled for Dial-Out. When disabled, the next available channel that appears in the Channels In Group box will be used. Channels In Group Lists the channels by name that have been allocated to this group. If a channel appears in this group, it will not appear in either the main pool or any other group.
Chapter 9: Configuring the Server Group Advanced The advanced settings allow you to customize these settings on a per group basis: ■ ■ ■ ■ User standard profile. PPP protocol settings. Dial-Out settings. Bridge filter settings. Click the checkbox for any settings that you wish to modify. If you do not modify a setting, the system settings for these values will be used.
Group Settings Bridge Filter Group These protocol settings will replace the system Bridge Control Protocol (BCP) protocol settings for any Dial-In calls received on this group. This option can be used to independently filter out LAN broadcasts and multicast frames so they are not passed on to the WAN client. With LLC2 protocol, no filtering should be set. See “Chapter 7: Configuring the Protocols” on page 89.
Chapter 9: Configuring the Server SNMP SNMP, or Simple Network Management Protocol, is a command/response protocol used for managing IP devices on a network. An SNMP Manager such as HP OpenView© is used to issue requests for status, performance, and configuration information to an IP device on the network. An SNMP compliant IP device responds to commands issued by the SNMP Manager. The code that responds to the SNMP request is known as an SNMP Agent.
SNMP SNMP Configuration The SNMP Configuration screen is used to set parameters related to SNMP. Fields are as follows: Name Enter the name that the Server will be known as to the SNMP network. This name is not tied to the Server name that is defined on the main Server configuration screen. Maximum length is 255 characters. Contact Enter the name of the person responsible for managing the 833IS. Maximum length is 255 characters. Location Enter a description of the physical location of the 833IS.
Chapter 9: Configuring the Server ■ When an invalid login is detected. Enabled Click on the box to enable the Trap Host. IP Address Enter the IP address of the Trap Host in dotted decimal format. Community Select a community that the Trap Host belongs to from the drop box. Community and Community Tables Not everyone on the IP network should be permitted to access the information controlled by an SNMP Agent. SNMP access to the 833IS is restricted through the use of communities and community tables.
SNMP To delete an existing community, highlight the community and click Delete. You cannot delete the "public" SNMP community. However, its access level can be changed. Name Enter the SNMP community name in this field. Access Click on No Access if you want to prevent members of this community from receiving responses to their SNMP requests. Click on Read if you wish to grant Read access permission to members of this community.
Chapter 9: Configuring the Server The Logging-Syslog screen is as follows: Enable Syslog Click on the box to enable the sending of Event Log messages to the configured Syslog Servers. Syslog Servers IP Address 1 - 4 Enter the IP address of the Syslog Servers that will receive the logging messages. Error Level Event Log Messages are assigned an error level (0 - 7), that indicates the severity of the event.
SNMP 7: Debugging - For Perle use only Selecting a certain error level will cause all events of that Error Level and all events with an error level lower than the one selected to be sent to the Syslog Server. Event Log The Logging - Event Log screen is as follows: Enable Event Log Click on the box to enable the storing of Event Log messages to an internal Event Log in NVRAM. This Event Log is circular in nature, so newer messages overwrite older messages after the Event Log is filled.
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Chapter 10: Managing the Perle 833IS About Managing the Perle 833IS This chapter provides information related to managing the 833IS. You will read about: ■ ■ ■ ■ 833IS Manager Statistics 833IS Syslog 833IS Front Panel 833IS Event Log All 833IS Statistics are also available via a Telnet connection. For details, please refer to the “Appendix 5: Cisco Configuration Mode.
833IS Manager Statistics Server Information The following general information about the Server is displayed: Name Name of this 833IS as defined in the Server configuration. Asset ID Asset ID of this 833IS as defined in the Server configuration. Time The current time as set within this 833IS. Up time Time elapsed since the 833IS was last started or reset. Firmware Version Version number of the 833IS operating Firmware. BIOS version Version number of the 833IS BIOS.
Chapter 10: Managing the Perle 833IS Slot Slot number of the interface. Interface Type of interface installed in the slot. Valid interface types are: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Ethernet Token Ring ISDN BRI U ISDN BRI S/T Perle DSP8 Resources The total number of resources available for this interface. A resource is a general term for the number of enabled modems or channels available on an interface. If a channel or modem has been disabled via configuration, that resource will not be included in the total.
833IS Manager Statistics Accessing Interface Statistics To access the statistics for an interface: 1. Bring up the main System Statistics screen. 2. Highlight the interface you are interested in, and click on the Interface button. The next screen displayed will be based on the interface selected. Ethernet Interface Connection The physical connection used for the Ethernet on the 833IS. MAC Address The MAC address configured for this Ethernet connection.
Chapter 10: Managing the Perle 833IS Bytes Received The total number of bytes received by this Ethernet connection for the 833IS since last start or reset. Bytes Transmitted The total number of bytes transmitted by the 833IS on this Ethernet connection since last start or reset. Overruns The number of times that heavy LAN traffic caused a frame to be lost by the Ethernet interface. Overruns result in frames having to be retransmitted.
833IS Manager Statistics Overruns The number of times that heavy LAN traffic caused a frame to be lost by the Token Ring interface. Overruns result in frames having to be retransmitted. ISDN BRI Line Interface The statistics screen displayed is identical for both the BRI U and the BRI S/T interfaces. BRI Indicates the interface number. Interface Status Status of the physical layer. The possible values for this field are connected or disconnected.
Chapter 10: Managing the Perle 833IS In Errors The number of inbound frames that contained errors preventing them from being deliverable to LAPD. In Unknown Protocols The number of frames with known TEI, but unknown SAPI (Service Access Point Identifier). Out Discards The total number of outbound frames which were discarded. Possible reasons are: buffer shortage. Out Errors The number of frames which could not be transmitted due to errors. Channel Indicates the interface number and channel number.
833IS Manager Statistics Type Displays the type of call for the selected channel. Valid types are: ■ ■ ■ ■ Assigned Call Status Idle - Channel is not in use ISDN Digital - Call is an ISDN digital call. A modem is not used. ISDN Analog - Call is an ISDN analog (also known as ISDN voice) call. A modem is required. Disabled - Channel is disabled in configuration. If the current call is an ISDN analog call, this field will display the name of the modem assigned.
Chapter 10: Managing the Perle 833IS Time Connected The time since the start of the current call. Perle DSP Modem Interface Modem Status This screen displays statistics for the Perle DSP Modem interface. This area displays a detailed status for each modem on the Feature Card. For each modem, the following information is displayed: Modem Displays modem number and name as defined by configuration.
833IS Manager Statistics Incoming Complete Number of successful incoming attempts for this modem since system reset. The count is incremented when the modem has completed the training sequence successfully and has indicated to the 833IS that the carrier is active. Fail Number of unsuccessful incoming attempts for this modem since system reset. The count is incremented if the modem does not complete its training sequence.
Chapter 10: Managing the Perle 833IS Department The department as configured in the User record. Valid for dial in only. Group If this modem has been configured to be part of a group, the group name is displayed here. IP Address If IP protocol is being used in this connection, the IP address of the client is displayed here. Valid for dial in only. IPX Address If IPX protocol is being used for this connection, the IPX address of the client is displayed here. Valid for dial in only.
833IS Manager Statistics Address The IP address of the Server. Subnet The subnet of the Server. Acquired By The method used to acquire the IP address. Valid values are: ■ BOOTP: Address was acquired from a BOOTP server. ■ RARP: Address was acquired from a RARP server. Configuration: Address was configured in the 833IS.
Chapter 10: Managing the Perle 833IS IP RIP To display the contents of the IP RIP table, click on the IP RIP button on the IP Protocol screen. The IP RIP screen will be displayed. Fields are as follows: Network Number The network number of the network that can be accessed. Hops The number of routers that are between this network and the network that the 833IS is on. Update This button will display the updated number of RIPS in the table.
833IS Manager Statistics IPX Protocol To access the statistics for the IPX protocol, from the main System Statistics screen, click on IPX Protocol. The following screen is displayed Type II The network number for Ethernet Type II frames. Field is blank if Ethernet Type II frames are not used. SNAP The network number for Ethernet or Token Ring SNAP frames. Field is blank if Ethernet or Token Ring SNAP frames are not used. 802.2 The network number for Ethernet or Token Ring 802.2 frames.
Chapter 10: Managing the Perle 833IS IPX RIP To display the contents of the IPX RIP table, click on the IPX RIP button on the IPX Protocol screen. The IPX RIP screen will be displayed. Fields are as follows: Network Number The network number of the network that can be accessed. Hops The number of routers that are between this network and the network that the 833IS is on. Ticks The amount of time in ticks to reach the network. A tick is equal to 55 milliseconds.
833IS Manager Statistics IPX SAP To display the contents of the IPX SAP table, click on the IPX SAP button on the main Protocol screen. The IPX SAP screen will be displayed. The fields are as follows: Server Name The name of the Novell Server described in this entry. Type Type of Novell Server. These numbers are defined by Novell.
Chapter 10: Managing the Perle 833IS Node Address The node address of this Server. Socket The IPX socket number that is used to communicate with this Server.
833IS Manager Statistics User Statistics From the statistics screen of the manager, the administrator will be able to view the session statistics on a per user basis. The User Statistics screen is as follows: User The name of the user dialed into the 833IS. Valid for dial in only. Modem Displays modem number and name as defined by configuration. Type Displays the type of call for the selected channel. Idle Channel is not in use Analog Call is an analog call, received on a channelized T1.
Chapter 10: Managing the Perle 833IS Call is an ISDN digital call. A modem is not used. ISDN Analog Call is an ISDN analog (also known as ISDN voice) call. A modem is required. Channel Displays channel number, and channel name as defined by configuration. Department The department as configured in the User record. Valid for dial in only. Group If this modem has been configured to be part of a group, the group name is displayed here.
Event Log Event Log The 833IS has a non-volatile Event Log that is used to track key activities in the 833IS. This user log can be uploaded to the 833IS Manager for display or printing. The following types of events are recorded: ■ ■ ■ ■ User access (log on, log out, and failed log on activity) Configuration changes through the Manager or Front Panel System restarts Internal 833IS errors To access the Event Log, the 833IS Manager must connect to an 833IS Server.
Chapter 10: Managing the Perle 833IS PPP Debug This popup menu displays the following PPP Debug options. Enabling any of the following options, displays PPP level information in the Event Log for each dial-in connection. Authentication Displays all PPP authentication packets in the Event Log Negotiation Displays PPP packets that are transmitted and received during PPP startup(i.e. LCP and NCP options) in the Event Log. MP Displays Multilink PPP protocol messages in the Event Log.
833IS Front Panel 833IS Front Panel The Front Panel consists of a keypad and LCD display at the front of the 833IS. It is used for the initial setup of the 833IS and monitoring the operational status. Enter Key LCD Navigation Keys Power LED System LED ESC Key ▲ 833IS Front Panel The elements of the Front Panel are: ■ ■ 2 x 16 character backlit LCD display 6 key keypad. Keys are: ■ Navigation keys (left, right, up, down) ■ Enter key ■ ESC key Power LED Indicates that the 833IS is powered up.
Chapter 10: Managing the Perle 833IS Once the 833IS has been fully configured, the Front Panel is in Normal mode. In this mode, many of the statistics that are available from the 833IS Manager can be displayed on the Front Panel. You also have access to these control functions: ■ ■ ■ Reset the entire 833IS. Reset the 833IS to Factory Default mode. Set the IP and IPX address of the 833IS. These control functions can be password protected to prevent unauthorized access. Press Enter to confirm your choice.
833IS Front Panel Enter Key Accept changes and exit edit mode. ESC Key Discard changes and exit edit mode.
Appendix 1: Menu Descriptions and Maps Appendix 1: Menu Descriptions and Maps About Menu Descriptions and Maps In this chapter you will read about: ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Front Panel Main Screen Control Status Card Status Network Status Display Factory Default Mode Factory Default Status Front Panel Main Screen Menu Description Control Indicates the start of Control displays. Control is organized into System, Card, and Network control displays. Status Indicates the start of Status displays.
Control Control Indicates the start of control displays. Control is organized into System, Card, and Network control displays. Menu Description Control Indicates the start of Control displays. Control is organized into System, Card, and Network control displays. Password If the panel lock has been defined in the Manager, the password must be entered here to access further control screens. System System Control Displays. Save Config Saves your current configuration to NVRAM.
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Status Status Indicates the start of the Status Displays. Status is organized into System, Card, and Network Status Displays. 226 Menu Descriptions Status Indicates the start of Status displays. Status is organized into System, Card, and Network Status displays. System System Status displays. Name Server name as defined in configuration. Asset ID Asset ID as defined in configuration. Start Date Date unit last Start-up. Up Time Elapsed time since last Start-up.
Appendix 1: Menu Descriptions and Maps Status Menu Map Status Status System Status Card Name Card Number Asset ID Card Type Start Date † †† Status Network Card Status Up Time Firmware BIOS † Card Status descriptions on page 228. Network Status descriptions on page 232.
Card Status Card Status Status specific to each card type is detailed below. Menu Description Card Status LAN Status LAN Type Indicates whether the unit is configured for Ethernet or Token Ring. Connection Indicates if the card is connected to the Ethernet network. MAC Address MAC address of Ethernet card. Port Indicates one of the following ports, if the card is connected to the Ethernet network.
Appendix 1: Menu Descriptions and Maps Card Status continued Menu Description Line Status Statuses are available for each BRI interface on the card. Use right and left arrow for each BRI interface selection. BRI n Connection Yes/No Indicates whether the BRI interface is connected to the telephone network or not. BRI n Status Indicates status of each B channel. Channel number followed by an Up or Down arrow or X for disabled (eg. 1↑ 2X).
Card Status continued Card Status continued 230 Menu Description Modem Status Statuses are available for each modem on the card. Use right and left arrow for each modem selection. Modem n Enabled/Disabled Indicates whether the modem is enabled or disabled via configuration. The left and right keys will select the modem for the following: (n= the modem chosen) Attempts n Number of incoming call attempts for this modem since card Start-up.
Appendix 1: Menu Descriptions and Maps Card Status Menu Map LAN Status Ethernet Line Status Token Ring Modem E1/PRI Status T1/PRI, PerleDSP12, PerleDSP18 LAN Type Connection BRI n Connection Connection Yes/No Modem n Connection Enable/Disable Modem n Enable/Disable Interface MAC Address Enable/Disable BRI nAddress Status MAC Attempts Circuit IDn Attempts n Connection Port Yes/No Topology Port n Completions Current Int n Completions n MAC Address LAN Frames RX In Frames Octets nRX LAN Fail
Network Status Display Network Status Display Menu Description IP IP Enable/Disable Indicates whether the IP is enabled or disabled. IP Address IP address of the 833IS. IP Subnet Mask IP subnet mask of the 833IS. Address found by Indicates how the IP address was determined: BOOTP ! RARP ! Configured ! RARP Indicates whether RARP will be sent at startup to attempt to acquire the 833IS IP address.
Appendix 1: Menu Descriptions and Maps Menu Description IPX 802.2 by: Indicates how the Network Number for the 802.2 IPX frames was determined: Automatically from Network. ! Configured ! None (802.2 disabled) ! IPX 802.2 # 802.2 IPX frame network number. IPX 802.3 by: Indicates how the Network Number for the 802.3 IPX frames was determined: Automatically from Network. ! Configure ! None (802.3 disabled) ! IPX 802.3 # 802.3 IPX frame network number.
Network Status Display Menu Map Network Status Display Menu Map Status Network Status IP Status IPX Status BCP Status NetBEUI Status ARA IP Enable/Disable Enable/Disable IPX Enable/Disable Enable/Disable BCP Enable/Disable NetBEUI Enable/Disable ARA Enable/Disable IP Address IPX Typell By: IP Subnet Mask IPX Typell # Address Found By IPX SNAP By: IPX 802.3 By: RARP IPX SNAP # IPX 802.3 # BOOTP IPX 802.2 By: IPX Network # # RIP Entries IPX 802.
Appendix 1: Menu Descriptions and Maps Factory Default Mode Menu Description Perle 833IS Appears for 5 seconds on power up. Manager Status Indicates whether the Perle 833IS Manager is communicating with the server and which protocol is used for communication. If the 833IS receives an IP ping command in Factory Default mode, this message will display, with the address of the device that sent the ping command.
Factory Default Mode and Setup Map Menu Description Port Options are BNC, RJ45, Auto Detect. This panel is only available for versions of the 833IS with a BNC Ethernet interface in addition to the RJ45 interface. Factory Default Mode and Setup Map . Manager Status Manager Setup Continues with “Factory Default Mode Menu Map” on page 239.
Appendix 1: Menu Descriptions and Maps Factory Default Mode Indicates start of Factory Default Mode Displays. Menu Description LAN MAC address MAC Address of the LAN adapter. Port Port type. Display only when the unit includes both BNC and RJ-45 Ethernet interfaces. Speed Speed of LAN. Display only when the unit includes Token Ring interface. LAN Frames Rx Number of frames received by the LAN adapter since last Start-up.
Factory Default Mode 238 Menu Description IPX Frames Rx Number of IPX frames received since last start-up. IPX Frames Tx Number of IPX frames transmitted since last Start-up. # RIP entries Current number of IPX RIP entries. # SAP entries Current Number of the IPX SAP entries.
Appendix 1: Menu Descriptions and Maps Factory Default Mode Menu Map Continued from“Factory Default Mode and Setup Map” on page 236. Status Status LAN Status IP Status IPX LAN Rx MACFrames Address IP Frames Rx IPX Frames Rx Port* Tx LAN Frames IP Frames Tx IPX Frames Tx Speed Overruns # RIP Entries # RIP Entries LAN Frames Rx Address Found By # SAP Entries LAN Frames Tx IP Address Overruns IP Subnet Mask * Displayed only when the unit includes both BNC and RJ-45 Ethernet interfaces.
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Appendix 2: AT Command Set About AT Command Set In this chapter you will read about: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ AT Commands Error Detection and Data Compression Commands S - Registers S - Register Definitions AT Command Set Summary The modem will respond to the commands detailed below. Parameters applicable to each command are listed with the command description. A single command string can be up to 40 characters in length, including the “AT”.
AT Commands AT= x - Write to Selected S-Register This command writes the value x to the currently selected S-Register. An S-Register can be selected by using the ATSn command. All of the S-Registers will return the OK response if x is a number. Some registers may not be written due to country specific PTT limitations. Result Codes OK For all arguments. AT? - Read Selected S-Register This command reads and displays the selected S-Register. An S-Register can be selected by using the ATSn command.
Appendix 2: AT Command Set Dn - Dial This command directs the modem to go on-line, dial according to the string entered and attempt to establish a connection. Dial Modifiers The valid dial string parameters are described below. Punctuation characters may be used for clarity, with parentheses, hyphen, and spaces being ignored. 0-9 DTMF digits 0 to 9. A-D DTMF digits A, B, C, and D. Some countries may prohibit sending of these digits during dialing.
AT Commands an error message. Valid only after the post dial character. En - Command Echo @ Wait for silence: the modem will wait for at least 5 seconds of silence in the call progress frequency band before continuing with the next dial string parameter. If the modem does not detect these 5 seconds of silence before the expiration of the call abort timer (S7), the modem will terminate the call attempt with a NO ANSWER message.
Appendix 2: AT Command Set Nn - Automode Enable On - Return to OnLine Data Mode This command enables or disables automode detection. N0 Automode detection is disabled (equivalent to setting the +MS subparameter to 0). N1 Automode detection is enabled (equivalent to setting the +MS subparameter to 1). (Default.) Result Codes: OK n = 0 or 1. ERROR Otherwise. This command determines how the modem will enter the on-line data mode.
AT Commands The parameter n can be omitted, in which case the last S-Register accessed will be assumed. The S can be omitted for AT= and AT?, in which case the last S-Register accessed will be assumed. For example: ATS7 establishes S7 as the last accessed register. AT=40 sets the contents of the last register accessed to 40. ATS=20 sets the contents of the last register accessed to 20. Vn - Result Code Form This command selects the sending of short-form or long-form result codes to the DTE.
Appendix 2: AT Command Set X0 Disables monitoring of busy tones unless forced otherwise by country requirements; send only OK, CONNECT, RING, NO CARRIER, ERROR, and NO ANSWER result codes. Blind dialing is enabled/ disabled by country parameters. If busy tone detection is enforced and busy tone is detected, NO CARRIER will be reported. If dial tone detection is enforced or selected and dial tone is not detected, NO CARRIER will be reported instead of NO DIAL TONE.
AT Commands 248 Short Form Long Form n Value in ATXn Command 0 1 2 3 4 0 OK x x x x x 1 CONNECT x x x x x 2 RING x x x x x 3 NO CARRIER x x x x x 4 ERROR x x x x x 5 CONNECT 1200 1 x x x x 6 NO DIALTONE 3 3 x x x 7 BUSY 3 3 3 x x 8 NO ANSWER x x x x x 9 CONNECT 0600 1 x x x x 10 CONNECT 2400 1 x x x x 11 CONNECT 4800 1 x x x x 12 CONNECT 9600 1 x x x x 13 CONNECT 7200 1 x x x x 14 CONNEC
Appendix 2: AT Command Set Short Form Long Form 33 FAX x x x x x 35 DATA x x x x x 40 CARRIER 300 x x x x x 44 CARRIER 1200/75 x x x x x 45 CARRIER 75/1200 x x x x x 46 CARRIER 1200 x x x x x 47 CARRIER 2400 x x x x x 48 CARRIER 4800 x x x x x 49 CARRIER 7200 x x x x x 50 CARRIER 9600 x x x x x 51 CARRIER 12000 x x x x x 52 CARRIER 14400 x x x x x 53 CARRIER 16800 x x x x x 54 CARRIER 19200 x x x
AT Commands 250 Short Form Long Form n Value in ATXn Command 70 PROTOCOL: NONE x x x x x 77 PROTOCOL: LAPM x x x x x 78 CARRIER 31200 x x x x x 79 CARRIER 33600 x x x x x 80 PROTOCOL: ALT x x x x x 81 PROTOCOL: ALT-CELLULAR x x x x x 84 CONNECT 33600 1 x x x x 91 CONNECT 31200 1 x x x x 150 CARRIER 32000 x x x x x 151 CARRIER 34000 x x x x x 152 CARRIER 36000 x x x x x 153 CARRIER 38000 x x x x x 154 CARR
Appendix 2: AT Command Set Short Form Long Form n Value in ATXn Command 170 CONNECT 42000 x x x x x 171 CONNECT 44000 x x x x x 172 CONNECT 46000 x x x x x 173 CONNECT 48000 x x x x x 174 CONNECT 50000 x x x x x 175 CONNECT 52000 x x x x x 176 CONNECT 54000 x x x x x 177 CONNECT 56000 x x x x x +F4 +FCERROR x x x x x Notes: An 'x' in a column indicates that the message (either the long form if verbose, or the value only for sho
AT Commands &Rn - RTS/CTS Option This selects how the modem controls CTS. CTS operation is modified if hardware flow control is selected (see &K command). &R0 In sync mode, CTS tracks the state of RTS. In async mode, CTS is normally ON and will turn OFF only if required by flow control. &R1 In sync mode, CTS is always ON (RTS transitions are ignored). tracks the state of RTS; In async mode, CTS is normally ON and will turn OFF only if required by flow control. Result Codes: OK n = 0 or 1. ERROR Otherwise.
Appendix 2: AT Command Set &V1 - Display Last Connection Statistics Displays the last connection statistics in the following format (shown with typical results): Termination Reason Link Disconnect Or Local Request LAST TX data rate 33600 BPS HIGHEST TX data rate 33600 BPS LAST RX data rate 28800 BPS HIGHEST RX data rate 28800 BPS Error correction PROTOCOL LAPM Data COMPRESSION V42Bis Line QUALITY 030 Highest SPX RX state 068 Highest SPX TX state 067 AT% Commands %En - Enable/ Disable Auto
AT Commands AT\ Commands \Kn - Break Control Controls the response of the modem to a break received from the DTE or the remote modem or the \B command according to the parameter supplied. The response is different in three separate states. The first state is where the modem receives a break from the DTE when the modem is operating in data transfer mode: \K0 \K1 \K2 \K3 \K4 \K5 Enter on-line command mode, no break sent to the remote modem. Clear data buffers and send break to remote modem. Same as 0.
Appendix 2: AT Command Set \Nn - Operating Mode This command controls the preferred error correcting mode to be negotiated in a subsequent data connection. \N0 \N1 \N2 Selects normal speed buffered mode (disables error-correction mode). Same as \N0. Selects reliable (error-correction) mode. The modem will first attempt a LAPM connection and then an MNP connection. Failure to make a reliable connection results in the modem hanging up. \N3 Selects auto reliable mode.
AT Commands Reporting Selected Options The modem can send a string of information to the DTE consisting of selected options using the following command: +MS? The response is: +MS: ,,, There may be additional values displayed after the field, but they are not applicable.
Appendix 2: AT Command Set Subparameter Definitions = A decimal number which specifies the preferred modulation (automode enabled) or the modulation (automode disabled) to use in originating or answering a connection. The options are: Modulation Possible Rates (bps) 1 V.21 300 V.22 1200 V.22 bis 2400 or 1200 V.23 1200 V.32 9600 or 4800 V.32 bis 14400, 12000, 9600, 7200, or 4800 V.
AT Commands lowest and highest rates (see and below). is an optional numeric value which enables or disables automatic modulation negotiation using V.8 bis/V.8 or V.32 bis Annex A. The options are: Option Selected Automode disabled Automode enabled using V.8 bis/V.8 or V.32 Annex A Notes Default The default value is 1, which enables automode. Note, however, there are modulations for which there is no automatic negotiation, e.g., Bell 212 ( = 69).
Appendix 2: AT Command Set is an optional number which specifies the highest rate at which the modem may establish a connection. The value is decimal coded, in units of bps, e.g., 14400 specifies the highest rate to be 14400 bps. The default is 28800 for 28800 bps. Error Detection and Data Compression Commands AT% Commands %C - Enable/ Disable Data Compression Enables or disables data compression negotiation. The modem can only perform data compression on an error corrected link.
Error Detection and Data Compression Commands In error correction mode, the modem will signal a break through the active error correction protocol, giving no indication of the length. \B1-\B9Break length in 100 ms units. (Default = 3.) (Non-error corrected mode only.) Result Codes: OK If connected in data modem mode. NO CARRIERIf not connected or connected in fax modem mode.
Appendix 2: AT Command Set S-Registers The S-Registers are summarized in along with their default values. Registers or register fields quoted as “reserved” are reserved for current or future use by the Firmware, or are permanently overridden by PTT limitations.
S-Registers Register Function S23 Reserved S24 Reserved S25 Reserved S26 Reserved S27 Reserved S28 Reserved S29 Reserved S30 Reserved S31 Reserved S32 Reserved S33 Reserved S34-S35 Reserved S36 LAPM Failure Control S37 Reserved S38 Reserved S39 Reserved S40 Reserved S41 Reserved Range Units Saved Default** - - * 7 S42-S45 Reserved S46 Data Compression Control - - * 138 S48 V.
Appendix 2: AT Command Set S-Register Definitions S3 - Carriage Return Character Sets the command line and result code terminator character. Pertains to WAN operation only. Range: Default: S4 - Line Feed Character Sets the character recognized as a line feed. Pertains to WAN operation only. The Line Feed control character is output after the Carriage Return control character if verbose result codes are used.
S-Register Definitions S7 - Wait Time For Carrier After Dial, For Silence, or For Dial Tone After “W” Dial Modifier Sets the length of time, in seconds, that the modem will wait for carrier before hanging up. The timer is started when the modem finishes dialing (originate), or 2 seconds after going off-hook (answer). In originate mode, the timer is reset upon detection of answer tone if allowed by country restrictions.
Appendix 2: AT Command Set S36 - LAPM Failure Control Default: Bits 0-2 0= 1= 2= 3= 4= 5= 6= 7= Bits 3-7 7 (00000111b) This value indicates what should happen upon a LAPM failure. These fallback options are initiated immediately upon connection if S48=128. If an invalid number is entered, the number is accepted into the register, but S36 will act as if the default value has been entered. Modem disconnects. Modem stays on-line and a Direct mode connection is established. Reserved.
AT Command Set Summary S86 - Call Failure Reason Code When the modem issues a NO CARRIER result code, a value is written to this SRegister to help determine the reason for the failed connection. S86 records the first event that contributes to a NO CARRIER message. The cause codes are: Range: Default: S86=0 S86=4 S86=5 S86=9 S86=12 S86=13 S86=14 0, 4, 5, 9, 12, 13, or 14 Normal disconnect, no error occurred. Loss of carrier. V.42 negotiation failed to detect an error-correction modem at the other end.
Appendix 2: AT Command Set F9 F10 Select V.32 bis 12000 line modulation. (RC144) Select V.32 bis 14400 line modulation. (RC144) SPEAKER ON DURING ANSWERING. N0 N1 O0 O1 Q0 Q1 Sn Sn? =v ? T V0 V1 W0 W1 W2 X0 X1 X2 X3 X4 &C0 &C1 Turn off automode detection. Turn on automode detection. Go on-line. Go on-line and initiate a retrain sequence. Allow result codes to DTE. Inhibit result codes to DTE. Select S-Register as default. Return the value of S-Register n. Set default S-Register to value v.
AT Command Set Summary &F Restore factory configuration. &R0 CTS tracks RTS (async) or acts per V.25 (sync). &R1 CTS is always active. &S0 DSR is always active. &V Display current configurations. &V1 Display connection statistics %E0 Disable line quality monitor and auto retrain. %E1 Enable line quality monitor and auto retrain. %E2 Enable line quality monitor and fallback/fall forward.
Appendix 2: AT Command Set ECC Commands %C0 %C1 %C2 %C3 \A0 \A1 \A2 \A3 \Bn MNP 10 Commands -K0 Disable MNP 10 extended services. -K1 Enable MNP 10 extended services. -K2 Enable MNP 10 extended services detection only. -SEC=0 Disable MNP10-EC. -SEC=1,[]Enable MNP10-EC and set transmit level 0 to 30 (0 dBm to -30 dBm). FAX Class 2 +FCLASS=nService class. +FAA=n Adaptive answer. +FAXERR Fax error value. +FBOR Phase C data bit order. +FBUF? Buffer size (read only).
AT Command Set Summary +FDT= +FDTC: +FET: +FET=N +FHNG +FK +FLID= +FLPL +FMDL? +FMFR? +FPHCTO +FPOLL +FPTS: +FPTS= +FREV? +FSPL +FTSI: 270 Data transmission. Report the polled station capabilities. Post page message response. Transmit page punctuation. Call termination with status. Session termination. Local ID string. Document for polling. Identify model. Identify manufacturer. Phase C time out. Indicates polling request. Page transfer status. Page transfer status. Identify revision.
Appendix 3: Specifications Appendix 3: Specifications Dimensions Height x Width x Depth Weight 67 x 430 x 310 mm 2.6 x 16.9 x 12.2 inches 5.5 kg/ 12 lbs maximum Physical/Electrical Specifications Operating Temperature Relative Humidity Power 0o - 40o C 32o - 104o F 0% - 95%, non condensing 100 - 125 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz, 0.5A 200 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz, 0.
Chassis Chassis ■ ■ ■ ■ Power Supply 19" rack mountable, 1.5U high 2 slots, rear loading 1 System card Optional expansion card can double number of BRI and modem resources ■ Auto sensing power supply ON/OFF switch LCD Panel ■ 2 rows by 16 characters backlit display Keypad ■ 6 keys used for system setup and status inquiry. Status LEDs ■ Power System Active LAN status ■ ■ ■ Memory System Card ■ 8 meg RAM in SIMM sockets for RAM expansion. 4 meg Flash for Firmware storage in SIMM sockets.
Appendix 3: Specifications Connectors ■ RJ45 LAN Wiring Supported ■ 10Base-T: Category 3, 4, 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair ■ Token Ring ■ 100Base-TX: Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair or Type 1 shielded twisted pair 4/16 Mbps Token Ring Network interface with hardware MAC address range filtering.
PerleDSP Modem Interface ISDN Network Protocols Supported ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ US NI-1 AT&T 5ESS NT DMS100 Japan INSnet64 BRI EuroISDN ETSI Net3 PerleDSP Modem Interface Data Modulations Supported ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Fax Modulations Supported ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Other Modem Protocols ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 274 V.90 56K (K56flex, Central Site mode) 56K modulation will be supported for dial in applications only. Maximum baud rate for dial out applications is 33.6K V.34 (28.8K) V.34 Annex 12 (33.6K) V.32 V.32 bis V.
Appendix 3: Specifications Other ■ ■ U-Law and A-Law Supported DTMF Signaling Supported Approvals CE Mark Safety ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Emissions ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Telephony ■ ■ ■ ■ Canadian Standards Association (CSA) CAN/CSA-C22.2, No.
Protocols Supported Protocols Supported Network ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ IPX SPX IP TCP UDP Netbeui LLC2 Note: Other protocols (example - Lantastic) can be supported by bridging via LLC2 WAN ■ PPP Link Control Protocol Network Control Protocols: IPCP, IPXCP Header Compression Protocols: IP-VJ, CIPX MP ARA ■ Password Authentication Protocols (PAP/CHAP) ■ Novell Netware 3.x and 4.
Appendix 3: Specifications Dial In Clients Supported ■ Perle Remote Microsoft Dial Up Networking Apple Remote Access Any PPP client compliant with PPP standards in "Supported RFCs" ■ Perle Dial Out Client Supported ■ DOS INT14 Novell NASI/NACI Windows 3.
RFCs Supported ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ SNMP support Cisco mode management via Telnet and TFTP DHCP support IP address pooling MAC address pooling DNS/WINS remote user assignment Static and dynamic IP and IPX routing tables supported. RFCs Supported ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 278 RFC 1144 - Compressing TCP/IP Headers for Low-Speed Serial Links. RFC 1157 - A Simple Network Management Protocol. (SNMP) RFC 1213 - Management Information Base for Network Management of TCP/ IP Internets: MIB II.
Appendix 4: RADIUS Server Attributes Account Request Messages This section describes the attributes which will be included by the 833IS when requesting authentication from a RADIUS server. Number Name Description 1 User-Name The name of the user to be authenticated. 2 User-Password The password of the user to be authenticated when using PAP. 3 CHAP-Password The encrypted password when using CHAP. 5 NAS-Port Port number of connection being authenticated.
Access-Accept Messages Access-Accept Messages This section describes the attributes which will be accepted by the 833IS from a RADIUS authentication server in response to an authentication request. The values returned will override any values currently in use. This includes values derived from a record in the local user database or from the default user record. 280 Number Name Description 6 Sevice-Type The type of service to be provided.
Appendix 4: RADIUS Server Attributes Number Name Description 22 Framed-Route Routing information to be configured for the user. This would identify any networks that can be reached by this node. The format of this field is: nn.nn.nn.nn [/yy] vv.vv.vv.vv m nn = destination network yy = number of bits to use for subnet (optional) vv = router IP address (0 = use address assigned to router by 833IS) m = hop count 25 Class This value is sent to the accounting server unmodified by the 833IS.
Accounting Messages Accounting Messages This section describes the attributes which will beincluded by the 833IS when sending an accounting message to the RADIUS server. Number Name Description 40 Acct-Status-Type Indicates if this is the beginning or end of a session. Supported values include: 1 = Start 2 = Stop 41 Acct-Delay-Time Number of seconds the 833IS has been attempting to send this accounting event.
Appendix 4: RADIUS Server Attributes 49 Acct-Terminate-Cause Indicates how the session was terminated.
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Appendix 5: Cisco Configuration Mode Appendix 5: Cisco Configuration Mode In this manual you will read about: ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Introduction to Cisco Configuration Mode Overview of 833IS Differences between 833IS and Cisco Products Command Overview Installation and Configuration of 833IS in Cisco Configuration Mode Monitoring the 833IS Differences between 833IS Manager and Cisco Management Introduction to Cisco Configuration Mode The Cisco Configuration Mode is designed to allow personnel, trained in install
Overview of 833IS Similar procedures and commands for managing the installation and configuration of Cisco products are incorporated into Cisco Configuration Mode. Familiar key sequences and Cisco commands, wherever possible, are used to manage and configure the 833IS through a Command Line Interface accessed via Telnet. Perle commands, similar in format to Cisco commands, can be used whenever Cisco commands are not applicable for configuring the 833IS unit.
Appendix 5: Cisco Configuration Mode Similar to Cisco products the dial topology for the 833IS is illustrated by the following diagram. Initially, the 833IS unit powers up using the bootFlash volume which contains the factory default firmware for the unit. The factory default firmware is the limited code required for the unit to function. This factory default firmware would be equivalent to Cisco’s bootstrap system software.
Differences Between 833IS and Cisco Products The startup configuration is a text file stored on the nvram volume on the 833IS. Similar to Cisco products, the “startup-config” is applied upon bootup of the unit. Downloading configuration files using the 833IS Manager will update the “startupconfig” file but requires the user to reboot the unit for the configuration changes to be applied.
Appendix 5: Cisco Configuration Mode firmware versions from flash volume, the 833IS will then still run in factory mode upon bootup. Instead of initial configuration being performed over a direct serial connection, the 833IS configures IP parameters through the front panel of the unit. The 833IS is able to configure the IP Address, gateway, subnet mask and LAN speed from the front panel enabling connections to be established across the LAN (Ethernet or Token Ring).
Differences Between 833IS and Cisco Products For IP, the 833IS looks like a router between two networks. The first network is comprised of the devices on the LAN. The second network, referred to as the "Internal WAN network", is comprised of all IP clients and routers that are dialed into the WAN ports. Setting up a basic 833IS IP configuration requires the following: ! ! Defining the network on the LAN side, and defining the address of the LAN router port.
Appendix 5: Cisco Configuration Mode Command Overview Cisco commands used to configure and manage the 833IS are based upon the command structure of Cisco IOSTM version 12. Equivalent Cisco commands may have additional parameters that are not present in the 833IS version. If the additional parameters are included with the command and are executed from a file no error messages will be displayed.
Installation and Configuration of 833IS with Cisco Configuration Mode ! ! Set the parameters needed for communication with the Management PC or Telnet/TFTP session Monitor the 833IS's operation on the network to verify correct configuration and provides information to diagnose network problems. To navigate through the Front Panel screens the following keys are used: Left , Right Selects a menu. Keys Up , Down Keys View entries within a menu.
Appendix 5: Cisco Configuration Mode To configure the basic IP Address: Press Manager Setup Press IP Address To enter an IP address, press Enter to go to Edit mode. IP Address 233.233.233.011 Use to select the digit to change. Use to change the digit. When completed, press Enter to accept the new IP Address and the 833IS unit new IP configuration takes effect immediately Press IP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.000 Enter the IP subnet mask if required.
Installation and Configuration of 833IS with Cisco Configuration Mode Press LAN Speed Set the value to match your LAN speed set to 4 or 16 Mbps for Token Ring or set to Auto, 10 or 100 Mbps for Ethernet. Press Port RJ45 If you have an Ethernet interface on the card installed in slot 1, this panel may be displayed. Some versions of the 833IS contain a BNC Ethernet interface in addition to the RJ45 interface. For these units, you can use this panel to override the auto port detect feature of the 833IS.
Appendix 5: Cisco Configuration Mode This configuration takes affect immediately and does not require an IPL of the 833IS. At this time you can connect to the 833IS through a Telnet session on your PC. The front panel of the unit can be used to verify that communications between the PC and the server are operational. A simple ping command to the unit’s IP Address will display the following text on the front panel of the 833IS: Ping 172.017.006.
Monitoring the 833IS This command is used by the router to determine which image to load at startup or when the reload command is executed. Monitoring the 833IS In Cisco Configuration Mode, you are able to monitor statistics and the status of the 833IS. During your Telnet session, you can execute the show commands which retrieve the latest statistics and are displayed on your Telnet interface. The 833IS can also send Event Log messages in real time to up to 4 Syslog servers concurrently.
Appendix 5: Cisco Configuration Mode through Cisco commands you can delete files from the flash, the files are hidden and still consume space on the flash volume. Until the entire flash is erased, the memory is still consumed by the hidden files. If configuration of the 833IS is performed using the 833IS Manager, maintenance on the flash volume is not necessary. The Manager stores a single firmware image in the flash volume and a single configuration file in the nvram volume.
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Glossary 3270 Axent A class of IBM terminals and printers used in SNA Networks. A software based security server that provides user authentication using their SecureNet Key cards. 5250 Base MAC Address A class of IBM terminals used in mid-range environments. e.g. AS/400 This is the base address for the address range filter. The address is a 12 hex digit value that ends in 00. The legal values are 020000000000 to 02FFFFFFFF00 for Ethernet, and 400000000000 to 40FFFFFFFF00 for Token Ring.
Glossary Burned In Address Database An address installed at the time of manufacture that cannot be altered. A collection of information or data organized in an efficient way to allow quick and easy access to that information. Callback Default A Security feature where the Perle 833IS calls back the User at a predetermined number defined in the User’s account. See Fixed and Roaming Callback Refers to the factory set software settings and configurations.
Glossary Encapsulate IPX (Internet Packet eXchange) The carrying of frames of one protocol as data in another. TCP/IP is an encapsulating protocol. Errored Seconds Number of seconds within the current interval (a 15 minute period) that errors have occurred. Ethernet A high-speed (10Mbps,100Mbps) cable technology that connects devices to a LAN, using one or more sets of communication protocols. Feature Card An optional circuit board addition that increases the capabilities of the 833IS.
Glossary Multicast PBX (Private Branch eXchange) The broadcasting of messages to a specified group of workstations on a LAN, WAN, or internet. A smaller version of the telephone company’s switching network for voice and data that is located on the customers site and owned by the customer. Multiplexing The transmission of two or more signals over a single channel.
Glossary RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) Standard Profile A microprocessor architecture that simplifies the operating commands of a device to enable it to operate at high speeds. Used to define the user and their access to the network. RJ11 A route that you have manually entered in your routing table. This route then takes precedence over any dynamic routing protocol. The most common telephone jack in the world. Used for voice transmissions.
Glossary Trigger Character A character that force the transmission of a network packet. Data characters accumulate in packets when they are received from the phone line or sent from a modem. A packet is sent out when a trigger character is encountered, when a character time-out or packet time-out occurs, or when a packet is filled. UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) A cable that has one or more pairs of twisted insulated copper conductors bound inside a single plastic sheath.
Index Numerics 100Base-TX 16 10Base-T 15 A Access-Accept Messages 280 Accessing Card statistics 202 Security Screen 171 Accounting Messages 282 Account Request Messages 279 add new Feature Card 72 Addresses Fixed MAC Address 144 User IP address 144 Use Standard Profile 140 Agent ID 178 Agent Key 177 AIS 299 Ambient, Temperature 271 Analog 206 ANSI 299 Assemble Hardware 27 Rack Mount 28 Asset ID 164, 299 AssureNet 176 Async Control 299 AT% Commands 253, 259 AT& Commands 251 AT+ Commands 255 AT command 299
BNC 299 BOOTP 39, 299 BOOTstrap Protocol see BOOTP 299 BRI 1 Bridge Filter 188 broadcast filter 188 BTU Output 271 buffered port 44 Burned In Address 77, 78, 300 Bytes received 203 transmitted 203 C Cable Attach Ethernet 29 Token Ring 30 Ethernet 14 Planning 14 Telephony 19 Token Ring 17 Cable Requirements 14 Call 206, 208 Type 206 Call Back 146, 183, 300 Enable Fixed 146 Enable Roaming 146 Phone Numbers 147 Preferred 147 Roaming 303 Card statistic Ethernet 202 Modem 207 Token Ring 203 Card Statistics Acce
Protocols 89 Security 171 Static Route Services 122 Connection Ethernet 202 Connect Time 156 Setting limit 142 CRC4 300 Creating new configuration file 68 CSU 300 D Database 300 Date and Time Setting 74 DB9 30 Default gateway 300 Defaults Factory 54 Delay Start 300 Demarcation Point 19 Demark Point 300 DHCP 96, 102, 300 Dial in Bridge filter 183 PPP protocol setting 183 User standard profile 183 Dial Modifiers 243 Dial Out 166 Character Time Out 167 Packet Size 167 Trigger characters 168 Digital 300 Digit
Get 54 viewing 54 F FAX Class 2 269 FDL 301 Feature Card 301 add 72 Configuring 75 display 200 Edit 76 Feature Cards 75 File Menu Manager 52 Filter 110 Bridge 188 broadcast 188 multicast 188 Firmware 58 Download 54 download 43 loading 43 upgrade 58 Flow Control 166 Hardware 167 No 167 Xon/Xoff 167 Frame 301 frames RX 38 TX 38 Framing 301 Front Panel 199, 220 Editing Fields 221 Modes 220 Navigating 221 Password 165 set up 33 FXS 301 G Gateway 102, 301 Ground Start 301 Group 163 About 166 advanced bridge f
History 207 Hot Swappable 301 HP OpenView 189 Humidity, Relative 271 I IEEE 301 Incoming Call Handling 64 Installation 7 Installing Manager Software 45 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers see IEEE 301 Integrated Services Digital Network see ISDN 301 Interface 203 Internet Packet eXchange see IPX 301 Internet Protocol see IP 301 IP 45 # Frames TX 39 # RIP entries 39 Address 39 address 32 connection Manager 32 requirements 32 Default Router 102 frames TX 39 Server Address 101 static routing 45 S
Lantastic 89 LAN-to-LAN 161 List, Server 49 Loop Start 301 M MAC 301 Main Screen Manager 51 Main screen 51 Manager Connection IP 45 IPX 45 Setting up 45 functions 43 Installing 43 LAN Connection Requirements 44 requirements 43 software 43 Statistics 199 Accessing Card Statistics 202 Call Status 205 Channel Status 205 Ethernet 202 Modem 207 Protocol 209 Server Information 200 Token Ring 203 Viewing 199 System requirements 43 WAN Connection Requirements 44 Manager software installing 45 menu descriptions 52
Token Ring 204 Multistation Access Unit see MAU 301 N P NAK 302 NDIS 65, 302 nel 82 NetBEUI 129, 133, 302 NetBIOS 64, 133, 302 NetBIOS Extended User Interface see Net BEUI 302 Network Broadcast Address 302 Number 302 network address 214 Network Basic/Input Output System NetBios 302 Network Bindery Netware Group Name 172 Server Name 172 Network Driver Interface Support NDIS 302 Novell Server Types 214 NT Domain 181 Packet 302 PAP 169, 176, 302 Password Front Panel 165 Front panel 165 PBX 302 PC requirem
AppleTalk 132 Bridge 126 IP 92 Netbeui 133 PPP 129 Protocol Stack 302 Q Quick Buttons 51 R Rack Mount 302 Assembling 28 Attaching 28 Radius 2, 96, 173, 302 Security 173 RADIUS Server Attributes 279 RARP 39, 302 Recent File List 53 Reduced Instruction Set Computer RISC 303 Relative Humidity 13, 271 Operating 13 Remote Authentication Dial In Users Services see Radius 302 Remote Node 63, 302 Removing Feature Card 73 Request for Comment see RFC 302 Requirements Cable 14 Reverse Address Resolution Protocol RAR
Dial-Out 163 Group 163 Group Settings 166 Main Screen 164 Name 200 Novell Advertising Print Server 214 Archive Server 214 File Server 214 Job Server 214 Print Queue 214 Print Server 214 Remote Bridge Server 214 Up time 200 Server List 49 Service Advertising Protocol see SAP 303 Setting, Date and Time 74 Setup Front Panel 33 Perle 833IS 8 Print 53 Shared User Database 160 Shielded Twisted Pair see STP 303 Simple Network Management Protocol see SNMP 189 Simple Network Management Protocol see SNMP 303 SNAP 115
T Tables, Community 191 TCP 303 TCP/IP 44, 303 Telephone Attaching line 10, 42 Temperature Range 13 Operating 13 Thinnet, Defintion 303 Time Division Multiplexing Defintion 303 Time Out 141 Inactivity 155 setting inactivity time out 141 Token Ring 30, 203, 303 Cable 17 Server MAC Address 78 STP 18 UTP 18 Tool Bar Commands 56 Transmission Control Protocol see TCP 303 Trap Host 190 Trigger Character 304 Type 206 Type, Call 206 Password 304 Records 136 Standard Profile 187 User Authentication 169 User ID 2 Us
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