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Cabletron Systems WPIM-S/T User Manual

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    Wpim-s/t sp title page wpim-s/t user’s guide 9032605-01.

  • Page 3: Notice

    Wpim-s/t user’s guide i notice cabletron systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult cabletron systems to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, fi...

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    Notice ii wpim-s/t user’s guide industry canada notice this digital apparatus does not exceed the class a limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the canadian department of communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de br...

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    Notice wpim-s/t user’s guide iii cabletron software program license 1. License. You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the program provided in this package subject to the terms and conditions of this license agreement. You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the program excep...

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    Notice iv wpim-s/t user’s guide declaration of conformity application of council directive(s): 89/336/eec 73/23/eec manufacturer’s name: cabletron systems, inc. Manufacturer’s address: 35 industrial way po box 5005 rochester, nh 03867 european representative name: mr. J. Solari european representati...

  • Page 7: Contents

    Wpim-s/t user’s guide v contents preface ............................................................................................... Vii using this manual......................................................................... Vii structure of this guide............................................

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    Contents vi wpim-s/t user’s guide 3.2 call back-up configuration ........................................................3-13 3.2.1 select the protocol ........................................................3-14 3.2.2 enable compression control protocol (ccp) ...............3-16 3.2.3 configure bac...

  • Page 9: Preface

    Wpim-s/t user’s guide vii preface welcome to the cabletron systems wpim-s/t user’s guide . This manual explains how to manage and set up the wpim-s/t. The wpim-s/t resides in and provides connectivity and functionality to cabletron systems wide area network (wan) devices such as the csx400 and the h...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Preface viii wpim-s/t user’s guide appendix a , specifications , provides information on physical properties, environmental requirements, regulatory compliance, pinouts and led definitions. Appendix b , fcc part 68 - user’s information , explains the fcc rules for the wpim-s/t. Appendix c , wan term...

  • Page 11: Document Conventions

    Preface wpim-s/t user’s guide ix document conventions the following conventions are used throughout this document: note note symbol. Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of special importance. Tip tip symbol. Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or actions. ! Ca...

  • Page 12: Getting Help

    Preface x wpim-s/t user’s guide getting help for additional support related to this device or document, contact the cabletron systems global call center: before calling the cabletron systems global call center, have the following information ready: • your cabletron systems service contract number • ...

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    Wpim-s/t user’s guide 1-1 chapter 1 introduction this chapter provides information about the features and performance of the wpim-s/t. It also briefly explains integrated services digital network ( isdn ), call back-up, and the wan protocols supported by the wpim-s/t. Note the following requirements...

  • Page 14: 1.1.1 Performance

    Chapter 1: introduction 1-2 wpim-s/t user’s guide 1.1.1 performance the capability of the wpim-s/t is 128 kbps when both b channels are active. There are several user-configurable timers that control the connect and disconnect time-outs to provide optimum performance. These are detailed in chapter 3...

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    Wan protocols wpim-s/t user’s guide 1-3 the following is one circumstance in which it might not be advisable to use call back-up: • when going point-to-multipoint, setting back-up on the head-end side is not recommended. If any dlci fails, the back-up would be activated. This may be cost prohibitive...

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    Chapter 1: introduction 1-4 wpim-s/t user’s guide ppp is a data link layer, industry-standard wan protocol, used to transfer multi-protocol data traffic over point-to-point connections. With this protocol, options such as security, data compression, and network protocols can be negotiated over the c...

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    Wpim-s/t user’s guide 2-1 chapter 2 setup and installation 2.1 installing the wpim-s/t into a host to physically install the wpim-s/t into the host platform, please refer to the cabletron systems wpim setup guide enclosed in the shipping box with the wpim-s/t. 2.2 jumper settings the wpim-s/t has tw...

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    Chapter 2: setup and installation 2-2 wpim-s/t user’s guide both jumpers must be set to the same setting, either terminated or not terminated. • if the wpim-s/t is the single device on the line, or if it is the end unit, set both p1 and p2 jumpers to the terminated positions. • if the wpim-s/t is on...

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    Isdn connection to the wpim-s/t wpim-s/t user’s guide 2-3 2.4 isdn connection to the wpim-s/t for the isdn setup of the primary connections, see the host platform and primary wpim manuals for information on setting up the connections before connecting any cabling to the wpim-s/t. Return to this sect...

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    Chapter 2: setup and installation 2-4 wpim-s/t user’s guide.

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    Wpim-s/t user’s guide 3-1 chapter 3 local management this chapter explains how to configure the wpim-s/t for call back-up using local management and network tools, should the user need to manage at this level, or decide not to use quickset. Sections of this chapter include descriptions of the screen...

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    Chapter 3: local management 3-2 wpim-s/t user’s guide make sure that the following requirements have been met before accessing the wpim-s/t through local management: • the wpim-s/t is properly installed in the host platform. • a management terminal is properly configured and connected, either locall...

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    Local management screen overviews wpim-s/t user’s guide 3-3 to select the wpim-s/t for configuration, proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the wpim command field at the bottom of the screen. 2. Use the space bar to select the wpim number that the wpim-s/t is displayed under, either...

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    Chapter 3: local management 3-4 wpim-s/t user’s guide [wpim x] (command) allows the user to select the wpim that is to be configured. Once it is selected, the user can enter the screens to modify the data. Wan int config (command) when this selection is highlighted and the enter key is pressed, the ...

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    Local management screen overviews wpim-s/t user’s guide 3-5 figure 3-2 remote profiles setup screen 1. Once in the remote profiles setup screen, use the arrow keys to navigate to and highlight the select command. Press enter to allow navigation in the remote profiles selection(s) area of the screen....

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    Chapter 3: local management 3-6 wpim-s/t user’s guide the bod configuration field leads to a screen that allows setting and configuring mlp (multilink protocol) support. This screen is described in section 3.1.3 . The following defines the fields in the remote profile selection(s): if# (read-only) i...

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    Local management screen overviews wpim-s/t user’s guide 3-7 3.1.3 bandwidth on demand (mlp) configuration the bandwidth on demand configuration screen enables the user to easily program and display bandwidth on demand (bod) parameters. To access the bandwidth on demand configuration screen from the ...

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    Chapter 3: local management 3-8 wpim-s/t user’s guide the fields for the bod feature are described as follows: bandwidth-on-demand (bod) option specifies whether or not mlp support is desired. To successfully negotiate mlp, both devices must support mlp. The default setting is disable. Line utilizat...

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    Local management screen overviews wpim-s/t user’s guide 3-9 # of calls to increase by when more bw is needed specifies the incremental number of channels by which to increase additional bandwidth. Specifically, channels can be added in multiples. The default setting is 1. # of calls to decrease by w...

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    Chapter 3: local management 3-10 wpim-s/t user’s guide 3.1.4 the wan interface configuration screen the wan interface configuration screen is used to configure a specific interface and save the configuration. Access the screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the wan int config command at the bo...

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    Local management screen overviews wpim-s/t user’s guide 3-11 protmgr iface (modifiable) the protocol manager interface is the interface number assigned to the d channel. Active protocol (read-only) displays the active osi layer protocol for the wpim-s/t, ppp (point-to-point). Ppp mru (modifiable) di...

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    Chapter 3: local management 3-12 wpim-s/t user’s guide state (read-only) displays the status of the application port. For ppp as the active protocol, this field displays up (active) or down (inactive). Save (command) used to save the configuration changes. Automatically reboots the host device. Port...

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    Call back-up configuration wpim-s/t user’s guide 3-13 3.2 call back-up configuration this section provides instructions for configuring the wpim-s/t to automatically back-up a ppp dedicated/permanent connection or a frame relay pvc using a dial-up isdn. These are the two primary uses. All connection...

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    Chapter 3: local management 3-14 wpim-s/t user’s guide • set idle timeouts • configure the d channel • set phone numbers and spids • set max number of neighbor/remote profiles • configure the profiles • reset the device • verify status • configure primary lines and routing 3.2.1 select the protocol ...

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    Call back-up configuration wpim-s/t user’s guide 3-15 figure 3-6 wan physical configuration screen proceed with the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the [wpim x] field at the bottom of the screen. Press the space bar to select the wpim number of the wpim-s/t being configured, then...

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    Chapter 3: local management 3-16 wpim-s/t user’s guide 3.2.2 enable compression control protocol (ccp) the wan interface configuration screen, figure 3-7 , need only be accessed if the compression control protocol (ccp) feature is to be turned on (normally it is desirable to have this function on). ...

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    Call back-up configuration wpim-s/t user’s guide 3-17 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the save command. Press enter. The message “save done!” displays and local management saves the changes to memory. Upon saving this screen, the interface just configured is assigned to an application port (ckt#)...

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    Chapter 3: local management 3-18 wpim-s/t user’s guide backupoverride specifies if the backup interface will disconnect whenever the primary interface is restored (reconnected). Choosing enabled for this command will not disconnect the backup interface even though the primary interface is restored. ...

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    Call back-up configuration wpim-s/t user’s guide 3-19 3.2.4 set idle timeouts set the receive and transmit idle timeouts for backup interfaces using network tools. This command automatically disconnects an idle switched interface within the parameters: setidletimeout [ifacenum] [transmitidletimeout]...

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    Chapter 3: local management 3-20 wpim-s/t user’s guide ldn1 the first local directory number. Likewise, ldn2 is the second local directory number. Spid1 the first service profile identifier. Likewise, spid2 is the second service profile identifier. Spid format: [xxxyyyzzzz] [01] [01] where xxx repre...

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    Call back-up configuration wpim-s/t user’s guide 3-21 3.2.7 set maximum number of neighbor/remote profiles a neighbor/remote profile describes a possible connection. The maximum should be set to account for support of ppp multilink. If ppp multilink is used, then the number of profiles must accommod...

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    Chapter 3: local management 3-22 wpim-s/t user’s guide 3.2.10 verify status use the network tools command idsnstat to verify the d channel status; it should read active. The isdnstat command is used to display the isdn settings, including the switch type, ldns, spids, and the operational status of t...

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    Wpim-s/t user’s guide a-1 appendix a specifications this appendix provides operating specifications for the cabletron systems wpim-s/t. Cabletron systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. A.1 physical properties a.2 environmental requirements a.3 regulator...

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    Appendix a: specifications a-2 wpim-s/t user’s guide a.4 wpim-s/t interface cable pinouts the following are the cable pinouts for the wpim-s/t rj-45 network interface connector. Table a-1 wpim-s/t network interface cable pin assignments pin signal 1 not used 2 not used 3 transmit + 4 receive + 5 rec...

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    Wpim-s/t wan leds wpim-s/t user’s guide a-3 a.5 wpim-s/t wan leds table a-2 shows the led status on a host device, the csx400. These can be used to help troubleshoot the wpim-s/t. Table a-2 csx400 wan led states for the wpim-s/t table a-3 csx400 wan led states for the wpim-s/t led color state tx off...

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    Appendix a: specifications a-4 wpim-s/t user’s guide table a-4 hsim-w6 wan led states for the wpim-s/t note the information in the following table is not currently supported, but is supplied for future reference. Check the release notes for the application of this information. Led color state link r...

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    Wpim-s/t user’s guide b-1 appendix b fcc part 68 - user’s information the following instructions are provided to ensure compliance with the federal communications commission (fcc) rules, part 68. 1. This device must only be connected to the isdn basic rate network behind an fcc part 68 registered ch...

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    Appendix b: fcc part 68 - user’s information b-2 wpim-s/t user’s guide 8. In the event of equipment malfunction, all repairs should be performed by our company or an authorized agent. It is the responsibility of the users requiring service to report the need for service to our company or to one of o...

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    Wpim-s/t user’s guide b-3 affidavit for the connection of customer equipment to 1.544 mbps and/or subrate digital services for the work to be performed in the certified territory of telco’s name: state of: country of: i, , of (name of authorized representative) (customer name) , (customer’s address)...

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    Appendix b: fcc part 68 - user’s information b-4 wpim-s/t user’s guide i attest that the operator(s) maintainer(s) of the digital cpe responsible for the establishment, maintenance and adjustment of the encoded analog content and billing information has (have) been trained to perform these functions...

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    Wpim-s/t user’s guide c-1 appendix c wan terms and acronyms this appendix provides definitions for wan terms and acronyms. Ami alternate mark inversion, line coding used with both e-1 and t-1. A digital 1 is encoded as a “mark” (pulse) and a 0 is encoded as a “space.” the marks alternate polarity. A...

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    Appendix c: wan terms and acronyms c-2 wpim-s/t user’s guide crc cyclic redundancy check, an algorithm or process used to identify corrupted packets in the transmission link. Csu channel service unit, a device that terminates the local loop/digital channel on a customer’s (dsu) premises. The csu con...

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    Wan terms and acronyms wpim-s/t user’s guide c-3 e-1 european digital signal level 1. Similar to t-1 but provides 32 channels (2.048 mbps) instead of 24 channels (1.544 mbps). Esf extended super frame. A new t-1 framing standard (see d4 framing) that uses 24 t-1 frames, thus allowing individual iden...

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    Appendix c: wan terms and acronyms c-4 wpim-s/t user’s guide lmp link management protocol, used in frame relay. Allows the device to gather information about the dlcis (data link connection identifiers) see t1.617-d, q.933-a. Local timing timing for digital transmission circuit is internally generat...

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    Wan terms and acronyms wpim-s/t user’s guide c-5 q.933-a q.933 annex a, an itu link management protocol specification used in frame relay. Sdlc synchronous data link control, layer 2 (link layer) protocol developed by ibm for sna connectivity. Basis for hdlc. Sna systems network architecture, data c...

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    Appendix c: wan terms and acronyms c-6 wpim-s/t user’s guide wpim wan physical interface module, cabletron systems modules that provide connectivity/functionality for wan modules such as the brim-w6, or csx400..