AR400 SERIESUser GuideAR410AR440SAR441SAR450SSoftware Release 2.7.1
10 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FYou can add additional interfaces to these routers by installing a Port Inte
100 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FBefore You Start1. Ensure that the routers you want to configure are connec
Routing 101Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FTo configure IP follow these stepsThe following steps are required:1. Configure the PPP Link.2. Cr
102 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F3. Configure IP RoutingTo clear any pre-existing IP configuration and turn
Routing 103Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FYou will see the login screen for the Remote Office router. To connect from the Remote Office rout
104 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FConfiguring IGMPBy default, IGMP is disabled on the router and on all inter
Routing 105Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FFigure 15: Multicast configuration example using IGMP and DVMRP. To configure multicast routing us
106 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F4. Configure IP.To enable the IP module, and assign IP addresses to the int
Routing 107Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F3. Configure IP.To enable IP on the router, and assign IP addresses to the interfaces used by DVMR
108 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F4. Configure PPP.To configure a PPP interface over the ISDN interface, ente
Routing 109Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F4. Configure IGMP.To enable IGMP on the router, and on the interfaces over which group membership
Introduction 11Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F TCP/IP routing. Novell® IPX routing. DECnet™ routing (Phase IV+ and area). AppleTalk rout
110 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FOn the router, DHCP is based on DHCP policies. Policies are predefined sets
Routing 111Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FConfiguring a Novell IPX NetworkThe router’s implementation of the Novell IPX protocol uses the te
112 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FConfiguring IPX This example (Figure 16 on page 112) illustrates the steps
Routing 113Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FTo configure IPX follow these stepsThe following steps are required:1. Configure the PPP link.2. C
114 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV Flocal (i.e. via eth0) on one router, should also be visible on the other ro
Routing 115Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FFigure 17: Example output from the SHOW IPX CIRCUIT command. Configuring IPX Dial-on-DemandThis ex
116 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FFigure 18: Example configuration for an IPX dial-on-demand network.To confi
Routing 117Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F3. Define IPX circuitsOn the Head Office router define two IPX circuits, one for the Ethernet inte
118 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F4. Save configurationTo save the new dynamic configuration as a script, ent
Routing 119Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FRouting Information Protocol (RIP)The Routing Information Protocol (RIP) is a distance vector prot
Special Feature LicencesYou need a special feature licence and password to activate some special features over and above the standard software release
120 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FFigure 21: Example output from the SHOW RSVP INTERFACE command.To interpret
Routing 121Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FConfiguring a Basic OSPF NetworkThis example (Figure 22 on page 121) is a simple network of two ro
122 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FADD IP INTERFACE=ETH0 IP=172.31.108.10 MASK=255.255.255.0 OSPFMETRIC=14. Co
Chapter 7Maintenance and TroubleshootingThis ChapterIf you are familiar with networking and router operations, you may be able to diagnose and solve s
124 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FHow the Router Starts UpThe sequence of operations that the router performs
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 125Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FWhen you start the router the FLASH boot release is always loaded first. T
126 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FConfigure loggingThe logging facility stores log messages for events with a
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 127Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FWhat to Do if You Clear FLASH Memory CompletelyDO NOT clear the FLASH memo
128 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FWhat to Do if the PPP Link Disconnects RegularlyIf the device at the other
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 129Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F To get debugging output, enter the command:SHOW DEBUG Depending on the
Chapter 2Getting Started with the Command Line Interface (CLI)This ChapterThis chapter describes how to access the router’s CLI, and provides basic in
130 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FTo set PING defaults, enter the command:SET PING [{[IPADDRESS=]ipadd|[IPXAD
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 131Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FFigure 24: Example output from the SHOW PPP command for a basic TCP/IP net
132 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FTroubleshooting DHCP IP AddressesYour router is acting as a DHCP clientIf y
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 133Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F2. Check IPX circuit configurationTo check that the IPX circuits are corre
134 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F4. Check route tablesTo check the route tables on both routers, enter the c
14 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FConnecting a Terminal or PCThe first thing to do after physically installing
Getting Started with the Command Line Interface (CLI) 15Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FIf a modem is connected, configure the router to make
where: ipadd is an unused IP address on your LAN. mask is the subnet mask (for example 255.255.255.0)If IP addresses on your LAN are assigned dynami
Getting Started with the Command Line Interface (CLI) 17Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FAR410 and Switching on the AR440S, AR441S and AR450S
18 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FChoosing a PasswordAll users, including managers, should take care in select
Getting Started with the Command Line Interface (CLI) 19Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FThe router assumes that the width of the terminal scr
AR400 Series Router User Guide for Software Release 2.7.1Document Number C613-02021-00 REV F.Copyright © 2004 Allied Telesyn International Corp.19800
Also, typing a question mark “?” at the end of a partially completed command displays a list of the parameters that may follow the current command lin
Getting Started with the Command Line Interface (CLI) 21Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FSystem name, location and contact parameters can help
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Chapter 3Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface (GUI)This ChapterThis chapter describes how to access the router’s HTTP-based Graphical Use
What is the GUI?The GUI (Graphical User Interface) is a web-based device management tool, designed to make it easier to configure and monitor the rout
Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface (GUI) 25Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FTo enable JavaScript in Netscape 6.2.x:1. From the
26 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FEstablishing a Connection to the RouterBefore you start, consider how the ro
Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface (GUI) 27Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FOption 1: Configuring the Router before Installatio
8. Point your web browser at the LAN interface’s IP address9. At the login prompt, enter the user name and passwordThe default username is manager:Use
Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface (GUI) 29Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FFigure 4: Configuring the router from a PC in anoth
ContentsCHAPTER 1 IntroductionWhy Read this User Guide? ... 7Where To Find
30 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F7. If you want to be able to browse to the GUI securely, configure SSL (Secu
Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface (GUI) 31Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FSee “Browser and PC Setup” on page 24 for more info
32 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FRESTART ROUTER2. Login as a Security OfficerTo login as the user with Securi
Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface (GUI) 33Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F10. Configure an IP interface to run SSL overTo con
34 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FUsing the GUI: Navigation and FeaturesThe GUI consists of a large number of
Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface (GUI) 35Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FUsing Configuration PagesMost protocols are configu
36 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FFigure 6: An example of a configuration page with a selection tableFigure 7:
Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface (GUI) 37Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FFigure 8: An example of a popup “modify” pageEditab
38 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FClose ButtonA Close button closes a popup page, and conserves any changes th
Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface (GUI) 39Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FThe Diagnostics MenuThe GUI’s diagnostics pages ena
The Diagnostics Menu ... 39Changing the Password ...
40 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FTo freeze the banner’s display so that the help does not change when you mov
Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface (GUI) 41Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FUpgrading the GUIYou can download the latest GUI re
42 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F• server is the IP address of the TFTP server the file is loaded from.When t
Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface (GUI) 43Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FDeleting Temporary FilesBrowsers store local copies
Problem The GUI is behaving inconsistently, or you cannot access some pages. Solution Delete your browser’s temporary files (see “Deleting Temporary
Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface (GUI) 45Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F• Any password and authentication settings must be
46 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F Check the NAT configuration. See “Traffic Flow and Network Address Transla
Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface (GUI) 47Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FProblem A device on your LAN or DMZ can access a se
48 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FTraffic Logging and Firewall Alert MessagesProblem Firewall Alert messages a
Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface (GUI) 49Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FProblem The router’s clock does not synchronise wit
Frame Relay (models with PIC bay) ... 82Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) (mod
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Chapter 4Operating the routerThis ChapterThis chapter introduces basic operations on the router, including: “User Accounts and Privileges” on page 5
52 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FIn normal mode, a user with manager privilege can create and delete accounts
Operating the router 53Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FSee the Operations chapter in the Software Reference for: More information about mana
54 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV Frouter is in security mode. A complete list of commands limited by security
Operating the router 55Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FDISABLE ISAKMPDISABLE PKI DEBUGDISABLE SADISABLE SSHDISABLE USERDUMPEDIT ENABLE FEATUR
56 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FRemote ManagementYou can manage remote routers as easily as you manage the l
Operating the router 57Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FFLASH memory is like a flat file system, with no subdirectories.File names of up to 16
58 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FThe commands you enter into the router from the command line affect only the
Operating the router 59Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FStoring Multiple ScriptsYou can store multiple configuration scripts on the router. Th
60 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FYou may see files on your router with file name extensions not listed in Tab
Operating the router 61Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FTo load a file onto the router using the HTTP protocol, enter the command:LOAD [METHOD
62 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FTo load a patch file1. Configure the LOADER.Set the LOADER module with defau
Operating the router 63Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F2. Upload the configuration file.Upload the configuration file from the router into th
64 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F• Secondly, if no temporary install is defined, or the install information i
Operating the router 65Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F2. Load the new release file onto the router.Make sure there is space in FLASH for the
66 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FExample: Upgrade to a new patch fileUse this procedure to upgrade the softwa
Operating the router 67Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FUsing the Built-in EditorThe router has a built-in full-screen text editor for editing
SNMP and MIBsYou can remotely monitor some features of the router using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).For information about the MIBs suppo
Operating the router 69Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F How to use Router Startup Operations How to use FLASH compaction to regain storage
Chapter 1IntroductionWelcome to the AR400 Series router — the optimal solution for your small or medium sized business.This guide introduces your new
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Chapter 5Physical and Layer 2 InterfacesThis ChapterThis chapter introduces the physical and logical interfaces available on the base unit router and
72 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FFigure 11: Network overview.Figure 12: Protocols configured over ATM and ADS
Physical and Layer 2 Interfaces 73Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FInterfacesThe physical interfaces on the base unit or expansion option, som
74 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FWhen you use commands with a physical interface as a parameter, you have the
Physical and Layer 2 Interfaces 75Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FAsynchronous PortAsynchronous ports are normally used to connect a terminal
76 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FAsynchronous Call Control (ACC)You can configure the ACC module to answer ca
Physical and Layer 2 Interfaces 77Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FSynchronous Ports (models with PIC bay)You can use the asynchronous console
78 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FExcept on AR410 and AR410S models, Auto MDI/MDI-X is disabled when a switch
Physical and Layer 2 Interfaces 79Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FOnce the system resource becomes available the switch transmission by the l
8 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F Chapter 3, Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface (GUI) describe
80 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FTo display the packet storm protection settings, use the command:SHOW SWITCH
Physical and Layer 2 Interfaces 81Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FPoint to Point Protocol (PPP)The Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) establishes
82 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FPPPoEPPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) is defined in RFC 2516 “A Method of Transmitt
Physical and Layer 2 Interfaces 83Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FParameters for setting the interface defaults for encryption and compressio
84 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F3. Add logical interfaces if requiredFrame Relay logical interfaces (FRLI) p
Physical and Layer 2 Interfaces 85Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FIntegrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) (models with PIC bay)To use ISDN
86 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FDefault SetupThe standard LAPD configurations are shown in Table 9 on page 8
Physical and Layer 2 Interfaces 87Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FConfiguring ISDN (models with PIC bay)This section describes how to configu
88 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F2. Select country or territory.To select the country in which the router is
Physical and Layer 2 Interfaces 89Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FEnter directory numbers and subaddresses with the command:SET Q931=0 NUM1=n
Introduction 9Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F• Configuration Examples—a collection of ready-to-use examples of typical network configuration
90 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F6. Create PPP interfaces.Create PPP interfaces to use the ISDN calls. PPP pr
Physical and Layer 2 Interfaces 91Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F2. Select the territory.To select the country or region in which the router
92 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV Fset precedence to IN at one end of the call and OUT at the other end of the
Physical and Layer 2 Interfaces 93Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F2. Create PPP interfaces.Create PPP interfaces to use the ISDN calls and en
94 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FPPP interface 0 is now configured for bandwidth on demand operation and any
Physical and Layer 2 Interfaces 95Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV F4. Configure a data link layer module, such as PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol
96 AR400 Series Router User GuideSoftware Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FFigure 13: Example output from the SHOW IPX SERVICES command for a basic Nov
Physical and Layer 2 Interfaces 97Software Release 2.7.1C613-02021-00 REV FTo halt a trace route that is in progress, enter the command:STOP TRACEFor
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Chapter 6RoutingThis ChapterThis chapter introduces some routing protocols supported by the router, including: Internet Protocol (IP) (see “Configuri
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