Summary of NetPath 2000
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I netpath tm 2000 reference manual september 2005 34-00343.A.
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Ii n e t p a t h 2 0 0 0 fcc requirements verilink products have been assembled from tested components found to comply with the limits for a class a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the ...
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Iii 3. Transfer. You may not rent, lease, lend or sublicense the software. You may, however, make a one-time permanent transfer of all of your license rights to the software to another party, pro- vided that: (a) the transfer must include all of the software, including all its component parts, origi...
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Iv n e t p a t h 2 0 0 0 “commercial computer software documentation”, as such terms are used in 48 c.F.R. §12.212 or 48 c.F.R. §227.7202, as applicable. Consistent with 48 c.F.R. §12.212 or 48 c.F.R. §227.7202-1 through 227.7202-4, as applicable, the commercial computer software and com- mercial co...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
V table of contents preface about this manual ..................................................................................................................................V manual organization .........................................................................................................
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Vi n e t p a t h 2 0 0 0 applying configuration changes ................................................................................................ 3-8 code update ................................................................................................................................. 3...
Page 7: Reface
P r e f a c e vii c hapter 0 p reface about this manual this reference guide for the netpath 2000 describes unit features and specifications, configuration, and installation. Manual organization the chapters and appendices in this manual are arranged for quick reference when you need it. • chapter 1...
Page 8: Support From Verilink
Viii n e t p a t h 2 0 0 0 customer service and technical support verilink provides easy access to customer support through a variety of services. This section describes these services. Support from verilink if you are unable to receive support from your service provider or want to contact us direct...
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P r e f a c e ix a product sent directly to verilink for repair must first be assigned an rma number. You may obtain an rma number by calling customer service at 800-926-0085, extension 3002 (international number: 1-800-256-327-2255). When calling verilink for an rma, please have the following infor...
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Page 11: Bout
A b o u t n e t p a t h 2 0 0 0 1-1 c h a p t e r 1 c hapter 1 a bout n et p ath 2000 introduction the netpath 2000 enables a branch office to maintain network connectivity in case of a disruption in service due to an outage of the main network connection. The netpath 2000 uses cingular’s wireless d...
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1-2 n e t p a t h 2 0 0 0 figure 1.1 typical customer network configuration. The simplest fail-over configuration uses a static secondary default or subnet route in the branch office router via the netpath 2000’s interface. When the branch office router detects a failure of the primary default or he...
Page 13: Front Panel
A b o u t n e t p a t h 2 0 0 0 1-3 assignment to the branch office’s local network over its branch office router ethernet interface. Figure 1.2 netpath 2000’s method for secure network connectivity front panel the netpath 2000 front panel is shown in figure 1.3. Figure 1.3 netpath 2000 front panel ...
Page 14: Rear Panel
1-4 n e t p a t h 2 0 0 0 the front panel’s power switch led is illuminated with the unit is on. Rear panel the netpath 2000 rear panel is shown in figure 1.4. Figure 1.4 netpath 2000 rear panel the netpath 2000 rear panel has three interfaces described in detail below. Netpath 2000 interfaces the n...
Page 15: Nstallation
I n s t a l l a t i o n 2-1 c h a p t e r 2 c hapter 2 i nstallation this chapter describes the contents of your netpath shipment and provides information on connecting and installing the unit. Unpacking and inspection the netpath 2000is shipped in cardboard cartons with foam inserts for shock and v...
Page 16: Additional Requirements
2-2 n e t p a t h 2 0 0 0 figure 2.1 shipment contents contact verilink technical support (page vi) for assistance. Additional requirements the netpath 2000 has been designed to work with one of the following wireless pcmcia cards inserted: • novatel merlin u520 umts • sony ericsson gc83 edge • sier...
Page 17: Operation
I n s t a l l a t i o n 2-3 255.255.255.0, and comes dhcp enabled. Either enable dhcp under your pc’s network settings, or configure your pc to an appropriate ip address such as 192.168.100.2, subnet mask 255.255.255.0. For further information on configuring your netpath 2000, refer to chapter 3, co...
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Page 19: Onfiguration
C o n f i g u r a t i o n 3-1 c h a p t e r 3 c hapter 3 c onfiguration the netpath 2000’s gui is accessible from all three physical interfaces: the local management ethernet port, the branch router ethernet port, or the pcmcia slot with card inserted. (refer to netpath 2000 interfaces as described ...
Page 20: Status-Only Display
3-2 n e t p a t h 2 0 0 0 notice: you may need to disable personal firewalls or security programs to access this screen. The netpath 2000 permits two levels of access. The first provides a status- only display, and the second provides full status and configuration capability. The default password fo...
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C o n f i g u r a t i o n 3-3 link-recovery displays the number of times the pcmcia card has lost connection and the netpath 2000 has had to reestablish connection to the wireless network. Sys-uptime displays the time since reboot or power cycle. This is router operational time, not wireless connect...
Page 22: Modify Configuration
3-4 n e t p a t h 2 0 0 0 after you enter the password, a screen similar to that shown in figure 3.3 will appear. The configuration information contained in this chapter assumes the use of the local management ethernet port. Notice: the configuration information shown in the menus below assumes the ...
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C o n f i g u r a t i o n 3-5 figure 3.4 modify configuration screen.
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3-6 n e t p a t h 2 0 0 0 wireless network interface the wireless network interface settings are described below. Keep alive select off or on for packet transmissions and select a range from 1 −60 minutes. Suggested value is 14 minutes. Apn mode four apns are available: proxy, internet, public, and ...
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C o n f i g u r a t i o n 3-7 subnet mask sets the address mask that delineates local subnet range. In most cases, the factory-default range of 255.255.255.0 will suffice. Dhcp serving enables dhcp. If enabled, the user must enter an ip address range to be served. Values: off, on serve range from se...
Page 26: Code Update
3-8 n e t p a t h 2 0 0 0 new shared secret (psk) sets the shared secret password for authentication. This password is case sensitive. Confirm confirms the previously set shared-secret password. This character string is case sensitive and must match the previously set shared secret. System the syste...
Page 27: Restart Wireless
C o n f i g u r a t i o n 3-9 figure 3.5 code update screen type the file location or select the “browse” button to find the location of the file that contains the code update. Select your file and press “ok.” select “install code” to initiate the file transfer and update the code, or select the “ca...
Page 28: Access Point Names (Apns)
3-10 n e t p a t h 2 0 0 0 select the “proceed” button to reset the netpath 2000 unit. The unit will reboot. Select the “cancel” button to abort the reset and return to the display status screen. Access point names (apns) apns are a mechanism for the wireless service provider to specify what ip addr...
Page 29: Pecifications
S p e c i f i c a t i o n s a-1 a p p e n d i x a a ppendix a s pecifications routing • routes ip packets between wireless network card and branch router ethernet interface. • dhcp server optional for all ethernet interfaces. Vpn • ipsec tunnel mode • vpn server or client, initiate, listen, or norma...
Page 30: Hardware Interfaces
A-2 n e t p a t h 2 0 0 0 hardware interfaces • local management ethernet interface − management interface: rj-45 • branch router ethernet interface − branch router interface: rj-45 • serial port − db-9, 9600/8/n/1 wireless network interface • novatel merlin u520 umts • sony ericsson gc82/gc83 edge ...