Cabletron Systems CyberSWITCH CSX150 User manual

SMALL OFFICE

REMOTE ACCESS SWITCH

USER’SGUIDE

Release 7.2

Cabletron Systems

(603) 332-9400 phone

(603) 337-3075 fax

support@ctron.com

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NOTICE

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

modifications are made to the document.

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

OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS MANUAL OR THE INFORMATION

CONTAINED IN IT, EVEN IF CABLETRON SYSTEMS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF,

KNOWN, OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN, THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH

DAMAGES.

Cabletron Systems, Inc.

P.O. Box 5005

Rochester, NH 03866-5005

Order Number: 9032450

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 modifications made 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 othermedia.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 22

Documentation Set 23

Guide Conventions 24

SYSTEM OVERVIEW 25

The CyberSWITCH 26

The CyberSWITCH Network 26

Unique System Features 27

Interoperability Overview 29

Interoperability Protocols 29

Interoperability Devices 30

Security Overview 31

Network Interface Overview 31

System Components 32

Remote ISDN Devices 32

Switches Supported 33

Hardware Overview 34

Safety Considerations 34

System Platforms 35

CyberSWITCH Characteristics 35

CyberSWITCH Series 36

CyberSWITCH Front Panel 36

CyberSWITCH Back Panel 37

Software Overview 39

Overview 39

System software 39

System Files 39

Configuration Files 39

Operational Files 40

User Level Security Files 41

SYSTEM INSTALLATION 42

Ordering ISDN Service (US Only) 43

Overview 43

Ordering NI-1 Lines Using EZ-ISDN Codes 43

Ordering NI-1 Lines Using NI-1 ISDN Ordering Codes 43

For Non-POTS Devices 43

For Single POTS Devices 43

For Dual POTS Devices 44

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Ordering BRI ISDN Lines using Provisioning Settings 44

Provisioning Settings for AT&T 5ESS Switches 45

AT&T 5ESS NI-1 Service 45

AT&T 5ESS Custom Point-to-Point Service 46

Provision Settings for Northern Telecom DMS-100 Switches 46

Northern Telecom DMS100 NI-1 Service 47

Northern Telecom DMS100 Custom Service 48

Hardware Installation 49

Pre-Installation Requirements 49

Accessing the CyberSWITCH 50

Overview 50

Making Connections 50

Direct Connection 50

Null-Modem Connection to a PC 50

Changing the Baud Rate 52

Remote Connection using Telnet 52

Establishing an Administration Session 53

Powering On 53

Accessing the Release Notes 54

Upgrading System Software 56

Overview 56

Upgrading Software 56

Local Software Upgrade 57

Local Upgrade of the Second Stage Boot (SSB) 57

Local Upgrade of the Operational Software (OSW) 58

Remote Software Upgrade 58

Remote Upgrade of the Second Stage Boot (SSB) 59

Remote Upgrade of the Operational Software (OSW) 60

Change Defaults to Secure System 61

Return Configuration to Factory Defaults 62

Accessing the Release Notes 62

BASIC CONFIGURATION 63

Configuration Tools 64

Overview 64

CFGEDIT 64

Executing CFGEDIT 64

Saving CFGEDIT Changes 65

Dynamic Management 65

Executing Dynamic Management 65

Utility Dynamic Management Commands 66

Saving Dynamic Management Changes 66

Default Configuration 67

Using the Network Worksheets 67

Using the Configuration Chapters 68

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Configuring Resources and Lines 69

Overview 69

Resources 69

Configuring Resources 69

Resource Configuration Elements 71

Resource Background Information 71

Lines 72

Configuring Lines 72

Configuring Changes for a COMMPORT Resource 73

Line Configuration Elements 74

Line Background Information 77

Subaddresses 78

Configuring a Subaddress 78

Subaddress Configuration Elements 78

Subaddresses Background Information 78

POTS Option 78

Configuring the POTS Option 78

POTS Configuration Elements 80

POTS Background Information 80

Configuring Basic Bridging 81

Overview 81

MAC Layer Bridging Option 81

Enabling/Disabling Bridging 81

MAC Layer Bridging Configuration Elements 81

MAC Layer Bridging Background Information 82

Configuring Basic IP Routing 83

Overview 83

Internet Protocol (IP) Option 83

Enabling IP 83

IP Option Configuration Elements 84

IP Background Information 84

IP Operating Mode 84

Configuring the IP Operating Mode 84

IP Operating Mode Configuration Elements 85

IP Operating Mode Background Information 85

IP Network Interfaces 86

Configuring Interfaces 86

Network Interface Configuration Elements 88

IP Network Interface Background Information 93

IP RIP and the IP Network Interfaces 97

IP RIP over Dedicated Connections 101

IP Host Operating Mode and the IP Network Interfaces 103

Using Multiple IP Addresses 103

Static Routes 105

Configuring Static Routes 105

Static Route Configuration Elements 107

Static Route Background Information 109

Default Routes 110

Configuring Default Routes 110

Default Route Configuration Elements 110

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Routing Information Protocol (RIP) Option 111

Enabling/Disabling IP RIP 111

IP RIP Configuration Elements 112

IP RIP Background Information 112

SECURITY 113

Security Overview 114

Overview 114

Security Level 114

System Options and Information 115

Device Level Databases 115

User Level Databases 116

Off-node Server Information 116

Network Login Information 116

Configuring Security Level 117

Overview 117

No Security 119

Configuring No Security 119

Device Level Security 120

Configuring Device Level Security 120

Device Level Security Background Information 120

Overview of Device Authentication Process 121

User Level Security 121

Configuring User Level Security 121

User Level Security Background Information 121

Authentication Using a Security Token Card 122

System Requirements 123

Authentication Process with User Level Security 124

Device and User Level Security 125

Configuring Device and User Level Security 125

Device and User Level Background Information 126

Configuring System Options and Information 127

Overview 127

System Options 127

Configuring System Options 127

System Options Configuration Elements 128

System Options Background Information 130

System Information 131

Configuring System Information 131

System Information Configuration Elements 131

System Information Background Information 132

Administrative Session 132

Configuring Administrative Sessions 132

Administrative Session Configuration Elements 133

Administrative Session Background Information 134

Alternative Database Location Background Information 134

Session Inactivity Background Information 134

Number of Administrative Telnet Sessions Background Information 134

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Telnet Server TCP Port Number Background Information 134

Emergency Telnet Server Port Number Background Information 135

Configuring Device Level Databases 136

Overview 136

On-node Device Database 136

Configuring an On-node Device Database 136

On-node Device Entries 137

Configuring On-node Device Entries 137

On-node Device Database Configuration Elements 144

General Configuration Elements 144

ISDN Configuration Elements 144

Frame Relay Access Configuration Elements 146

X.25 Access Configuration Elements 146

Authentication Configuration Elements 146

IP Information Configuration Elements 148

IPX Information Configuration Elements 148

AppleTalk Information Configuration Elements 149

Bridge Information Configuration Elements 150

POTS Information 151

Compression Configuration Elements 151

On-node Device Database Background Information 151

On-node Device Database Security Requirements 152

Off-node Device Database Location 156

Configuring Off-node Device Database Location 156

Off-node Device Database Location Configuration Elements 156

Off-node Device Database Location Background Information 156

Configuring User Level Databases 157

Overview 157

User Level Authentication Database Location 157

Configuring Authentication Database Location 157

User Level Authentication Database Location Configuration Elements 158

User Level Authentication Database Location Background Information 158

Configuring Off-node Server Information 159

Overview 159

Multiple Administration Login Names 159

VRA Manager Authentication Server 160

Configuring VRA Manager Authentication Server 160

VRA Manager Authentication Server Configuration Elements 161

VRA Manager Authentication Server Background Information 161

RADIUS Authentication Server 161

Configuring a RADIUS Authentication Server 161

RADIUS Authentication Server Configuration Elements 163

RADIUS Authentication Server Background Information 163

TACACS Authentication Server 164

Configuring a TACACS Authentication Server 164

TACACS Authentication Server Configuration Elements 165

TACACS Authentication Server Background Information 165

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ACE Authentication Server 166

Configuring an ACE Authentication Server 166

ACE Authentication Server Configuration Elements 167

ACE Authentication Server Background Information 168

Configuring Network Login Information 169

Overview 169

Network Login General Configuration 169

Configuring General Network Login Information 169

Network Login General Configuration Background Information 170

Network Login Banners 171

Configuring Network Login Banners 171

Network Login Banners Background Information 171

Configuring RADIUS Server Login Information 172

Configuring TACACS Server Login Information 173

ADVANCED CONFIGURATION 176

Configuring Alternate Accesses 177

Dedicated Accesses 177

Configuring a Dedicated Access 177

Dedicated Access Configuration Elements 177

Dedicated Access Background Information 178

X.25 Accesses 179

Configuring an X.25 Access 179

Basic Configuration Information 179

LAPB Configuration Information 180

X.25 Configuration Information 180

Permanent Virtual Circuit Information 182

X.25 Configuration Elements 182

X.25 Line Configuration Elements 182

LAPB Configuration Elements 183

X.25 Access Configuration Elements 184

PVC Configuration Elements 187

X.25 Access Background Information 188

Current X.25 Restrictions 190

Frame Relay Accesses 190

Configuring a Frame Relay Access 190

Configuring General Access Information 190

Configuring a PVC 191

Frame Relay General Configuration Elements 192

Frame Relay PVC Configuration Elements 193

Frame Relay Access Background Information 195

The Local Management Interface Overview 196

Data Rate Control Overview 196

Congestion Control Overview 197

Current Restrictions 197

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