Cabletron Systems CyberSWITCH CSX1200 User manual

WORKGROUP

REMOTE ACCESS SWITCH

USER’SGUIDE

Release 7.2

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NOTICE

You may post this document on a network server for public use as long as no

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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, firmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change

without notice.

IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY

INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS) ARISING

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KNOWN, OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN, THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH

DAMAGES.

Cabletron Systems, Inc.

P.O. Box 5005

Rochester, NH 03866-5005

Order Number: 9032187-02

VIRUS DISCLAIMER

Cabletron Systems has tested its software with current virus checking

technologies. However, because no anti-virus system is 100% reliable, we strongly

caution you to write protect and then verify that the Licensed Software, prior to

installing it, is virus-free with an anti-virus system in which you have confidence.

Cabletron Systems makes no representations or warranties to the effect that the

Licensed Software is virus-free.

Only qualified personnel should perform installation

procedures.

CAUTION

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TRADEMARKS

Cabletron Systems, CyberSWITCH, MMAC-Plus, SmartSWITCH, SPECTRUM,

and SecureFast Virtual Remote Access Manager are trademarks of Cabletron

Systems, Inc.

All other product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

COPYRIGHTS

All of the code for this product is copyrighted by Cabletron Systems, Inc.

United States of America.

Portionsofthecodeforthisproductarecopyrightedbythefollowingcorporations:

Epilogue Technology Corporation

Livingston Enterprises, Inc.

Security Dynamics Technologies Inc.

Stac Electronics

Stac Electronics 1993, including one or more U.S. Patents No. 4701745, 5016009,

5126739 and 5146221 and other pending patents.

Telenetworks

FCC NOTICE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

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. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the

equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment uses,

generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in

accordance with the operator’s manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause

interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his

own expense.

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WARNING: Changes or modificationsmade to this device which are not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority

to operate the equipment.

DOC 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 bruits radioélectriques dépassant les

limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le

Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des

Communications du Canada.

VCCI NOTICE

This is a Class 1 product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council

for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment

is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such

trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC. PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT

IMPORTANT: Before utilizing this product, carefully read this License Agreement.

This document is an agreement between you, the end user, and Cabletron Systems,

Inc. ("Cabletron") that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the

Cabletron software program (the "Program") contained in this package. The

Program may be contained in firmware, chips or other media. BY UTILIZING THE

ENCLOSED PRODUCT, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BECOME BOUND BY THE

TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE LICENSE AND THE

LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IF YOU DO

NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, PROMPTLY RETURN

THE UNUSED PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL

REFUND.

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CONTENTS

Using this Guide 23

Documentation Set 24

Guide Conventions 25

SYSTEM OVERVIEW 26

The CyberSWITCH 27

The CyberSWITCH Network 27

Unique System Features 28

Interoperability Overview 30

Interoperability Protocols 30

Interoperability Devices 31

Security Overview 32

Network Interface Overview 32

System Components 33

Remote ISDN Devices 34

Switches Supported 35

Hardware Overview 36

Safety Considerations 36

System Platforms 37

The CSX1000 and NE Link 1000 (a Network Express Product) 37

Platform Description 38

System Characteristics 40

The CSX1200 42

Platform Description 43

System Characteristics 43

Cabling Information 44

LAN Access 44

Back-to-Back Setup 45

WAN Access 46

Administration Console Access 47

System Modules 48

The CSX1200-E11-MOD 48

The CSX1200-U4-MOD 50

Software Overview 51

Overview 51

System software 51

System Files 51

Configuration Files 51

Operational Files 52

User Level Security Files 53

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SYSTEM INSTALLATION 54

Ordering ISDN Service (US Only) 56

Overview 56

Ordering NI-1 Lines Using EZ-ISDN Codes 56

Ordering NI-1 Lines Using NI-1 ISDN Ordering Codes 56

Ordering BRI ISDN Lines using Provisioning Settings 56

Provisioning Settings for AT&T 5ESS Switches 57

AT&T 5ESS NI-1 Service 58

AT&T 5ESS Custom Point-to-Point Service 59

Provision Settings for Northern Telecom DMS-100 Switches 60

Northern Telecom DMS100 NI-1 Service 60

Northern Telecom DMS100 Custom Service 61

Basic Information for Ordering PRI ISDN Lines 61

Hardware Installation 63

Pre-Installation Requirements 63

Installing the CSX1200-E11-MOD 64

Installing the CSX1200-U4-MOD 65

Cabling 66

Accessing the CyberSWITCH 67

Overview 67

Making Connections 67

Direct Connection 67

Null-Modem Connection to a PC 67

Changing the Baud Rate 68

Remote Connection using Telnet 69

Remote Connection using a Modem 69

Establishing an Administration Session 70

Powering On 70

Accessing the Release Notes 72

Upgrading System Software 73

Overview 73

Upgrading Software 73

CD File Structure 73

Local Software Upgrade 76

Local Upgrade of the Second Stage Boot (SSB) 76

Local Upgrade of the Operational Software (OSW) 77

Remote Software Upgrade 77

Remote Upgrade of the Second Stage Boot (SSB) 78

Remote Upgrade of the Operational Software (OSW) 79

Change Defaults to Secure System 80

Return Configuration to Factory Defaults 81

Accessing the Release Notes 81

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BASIC CONFIGURATION 82

Configuration Tools 83

Overview 83

CFGEDIT 83

Executing CFGEDIT 83

Saving CFGEDIT Changes 84

Dynamic Management 84

Executing Dynamic Management 84

Utility Dynamic Management Commands 85

Saving Dynamic Management Changes 85

Default Configuration 86

Using the Network Worksheets 86

Using the Configuration Chapters 87

Configuring Resources and Lines 88

Overview 88

Resources 88

Configuring Resources 88

Resource Configuration Elements 90

Resource Background Information 90

Lines 92

Configuring Lines 92

Configuring a Line for a BRI Resource 92

Configuring Changes for a COMMPORT Resource 92

Configuring a Line for a PRI Resource 93

Line Configuration Elements 94

Line Background Information 98

Subaddresses 99

Configuring a Subaddress 99

Subaddress Configuration Elements 99

Subaddresses Background Information 99

Configuring Basic Bridging 100

Overview 100

MAC Layer Bridging Option 100

Enabling/Disabling Bridging 100

MAC Layer Bridging Configuration Elements 100

MAC Layer Bridging Background Information 101

Configuring Basic IP Routing 102

Overview 102

Internet Protocol (IP) Option 102

Enabling IP 102

IP Option Configuration Elements 103

IP Background Information 103

IP Operating Mode 103

Configuring the IP Operating Mode 103

IP Operating Mode Configuration Elements 104

IP Operating Mode Background Information 104

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IP Network Interfaces 105

Configuring Interfaces 105

Network Interface Configuration Elements 107

IP Network Interface Background Information 112

IP RIP and the IP Network Interfaces 117

IP RIP over Dedicated Connections 120

IP Host Operating Mode and the IP Network Interfaces 122

Using Multiple IP Addresses 122

Static Routes 124

Configuring Static Routes 124

Static Route Configuration Elements 126

Static Route Background Information 128

Default Routes 129

Configuring Default Routes 129

Default Route Configuration Elements 129

Routing Information Protocol (RIP) Option 130

Enabling/Disabling IP RIP 130

IP RIP Configuration Elements 131

IP RIP Background Information 131

SECURITY 132

Security Overview 133

Overview 133

Security Level 133

System Options and Information 134

Device Level Databases 134

User Level Databases 135

Off-node Server Information 135

Network Login Information 135

Configuring Security Level 136

Overview 136

No Security 138

Configuring No Security 138

Device Level Security 139

Configuring Device Level Security 139

Device Level Security Background Information 139

Overview of Device Authentication Process 140

User Level Security 140

Configuring User Level Security 140

User Level Security Background Information 140

Authentication Using a Security Token Card 141

System Requirements 142

Authentication Process with User Level Security 143

Device and User Level Security 144

Configuring Device and User Level Security 144

Device and User Level Background Information 145

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Configuring System Options and Information 146

Overview 146

System Options 146

Configuring System Options 146

System Options Configuration Elements 147

System Options Background Information 149

System Information 150

Configuring System Information 150

System Information Configuration Elements 150

System Information Background Information 151

Administrative Session 151

Configuring Administrative Sessions 151

Administrative Session Configuration Elements 152

Administrative Session Background Information 153

Alternative Database Location Background Information 153

Session Inactivity Background Information 153

Number of Administrative Telnet Sessions Background Information 153

Telnet Server TCP Port Number Background Information 153

Emergency Telnet Server Port Number Background Information 154

Configuring Device Level Databases 155

Overview 155

On-node Device Database 155

Configuring an On-node Device Database 155

On-node Device Entries 156

Configuring On-node Device Entries 156

On-node Device Database Configuration Elements 163

General Configuration Elements 163

ISDN Configuration Elements 163

Frame Relay Access Configuration Elements 165

X.25 Access Configuration Elements 165

Authentication Configuration Elements 165

IP Information Configuration Elements 167

IPX Information Configuration Elements 167

AppleTalk Information Configuration Elements 168

Bridge Information Configuration Elements 169

Compression Configuration Elements 170

On-node Device Database Background Information 170

On-node Device Database Security Requirements 170

Off-node Device Database Location 174

Configuring Off-node Device Database Location 174

Off-node Device Database Location Configuration Elements 175

Off-node Device Database Location Background Information 175

Configuring User Level Databases 176

Overview 176

User Level Authentication Database Location 176

Configuring Authentication Database Location 176

User Level Authentication Database Location Configuration Elements 177

User Level Authentication Database Location Background Information 177

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Configuring Off-node Server Information 178

Overview 178

Multiple Administration Login Names 178

VRA Manager Authentication Server 179

Configuring VRA Manager Authentication Server 179

VRA Manager Authentication Server Configuration Elements 180

VRA Manager Authentication Server Background Information 180

RADIUS Authentication Server 180

Configuring a RADIUS Authentication Server 180

RADIUS Authentication Server Configuration Elements 182

RADIUS Authentication Server Background Information 182

TACACS Authentication Server 183

Configuring a TACACS Authentication Server 183

TACACS Authentication Server Configuration Elements 184

TACACS Authentication Server Background Information 184

ACE Authentication Server 185

Configuring an ACE Authentication Server 185

Alternate Method of Configuration 186

ACE Authentication Server Configuration Elements 186

ACE Authentication Server Background Information 187

Configuring Network Login Information 188

Overview 188

Network Login General Configuration 188

Configuring General Network Login Information 188

Network Login General Configuration Background Information 189

Network Login Banners 190

Configuring Network Login Banners 190

Network Login Banners Background Information 190

Configuring RADIUS Server Login Information 191

Configuring TACACS Server Login Information 192

ADVANCED CONFIGURATION 195

Configuring Alternate Accesses 196

Overview 196

Dedicated Accesses 196

Configuring a Dedicated Access 196

Dedicated Access Configuration Elements 196

Dedicated Access Background Information 197

X.25 Accesses 198

Configuring an X.25 Access 198

Basic Configuration Information 198

LAPB Configuration Information 199

X.25 Configuration Information 199

Permanent Virtual Circuit Information 201

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