Black Box LRA2900A manual Configuration prerequisites, Preparing the RAS for configuration

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3 • Configuring the RAS for operation

Model LRA2900A RAS Getting Started Guide

 

 

Introduction

This chapter contains the following procedures for configuring the Model LRA2900A Remote Access Server for operation:

•“Configuration prerequisites”—liststhe items you need to have on hand before configuring the RAS.

•“Preparing the RAS for configuration”—describes setting up the RAS IP address and netmask parameters.

•“Configuring the RAS with a Web browser” on page 33—describes installing the power and network inter- face cables

•“Saving your configuration” on page 47—tells you how to save the configuration settings.

•“Completing the installation” on page 49—describes testing the RAS to verify that it is fully operational

Configuration prerequisites

You will need the following to configure the RAS:

•A PC with a serial port and a VT-100 terminal program

•A PC with an Ethernet port and a WWW browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Communica- tor) connected to the remote access server’s local LAN

•The IP address and subnet mask for the RAS’s Ethernet port

•A range of IP addresses to be assigned to the dial-in users (IP pool)

•The IP addresses of the domain name servers (DNS)

•The IP address of the default gateway

Note Before installing the RAS, you will need the following information from your local telephone company (telco):

•The line type and encoding of the T1/E1 line

•The signalling of the E1 (ISDN or MFCR2) line or the signalling of the T1 line. If the signalling for E1 is MFCR2, you will need the number of digits the telco will send over the line for the called number and the calling number

•The voice channels that are active on the T1/E1 line

Preparing the RAS for configuration

Before the RAS can be configured the IP address and the netmask needs to be set up. This setup is done through the RS-232 CONFIG port on the RAS.

1.If you have not done so already, install the supplied DB-9-to-RJ-45 cable between the RAS RS-232 port (see figure 7 on page 25) and an open serial port on your computer.

2.Start a new VT-100 terminal session configured with the following characteristics:

–Direct connection to COM port

–19.2 kbps

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Contents Remote Access Server RAS Radio and TV Interference FCC Compliance Trademarks Used In This Manual Page Contents Operation and shutdown Contacting Black Box for assistance Contents Model LRA2900A RAS Getting Started Guide Structure AudienceGeneral conventions PrecautionsTypographical conventions used in this document Mouse conventions About this guide Model LRA2900A RAS Getting Started Guide Introduction Chapter contentsModel LRA2900A RAS Model LRA2900A Remote Access Server overviewWAN Hardware overviewPower system SignalingTemperature ModemsSecurity Physical dimensionsManagement services Model LRA2900A front panel LEDs LED displayApprovals Software overview Software overviewHardware installation Unpacking the Model LRA2900A RAS RAS chassis installationIntroduction Installing the power cables Cable installationGrounding the Model LRA2900A Connecting the Ethernet portsDTR Connecting the EIA-561 RS-232 configuration portConnecting to the T1/E1/PRI WAN ports Completing the hardware installationConfiguring the RAS for operation Preparing the RAS for configuration Configuration prerequisitesConfigure the COM port settings as shown in figure COM properties Login window Configuring the RAS with a Web browser Opening the RAS Web Administration PagesHome Home page window panes Home page overviewImmediate Actions buttons No Validation Configuring simple authenticationStatic User Authentication Configuration windowStatic User Identification window Configuring dial-in user informationClick on Modify. The Modify Dial-In window appears see figure Modify Dial-In window, Domain Name Server section Configuring the default gatewayT1/E1 Link Activity window Configuring line settings and signaling for E1Setting the line signaling for an E1/PRI Isdn line Configuring the line settingsMFR Version 2 Modify window Setting the line signaling for an E1/R2 lineWAN Circuit Channel Assignment window Channel assignmentSetting the line signaling for a robbed-bit T1 line Configuring line settings and signaling for T1Setting the line signaling for an ISDN/PRI line Saving your configuration Import/Export main window Completing the installation Completing the installation Completing the installation Operation and shutdown De-activating the RAS Activating the RASTroubleshooting and maintenance Problem Corrective Action LED Fault analysisEthernet Maintenance Periodic maintenanceCalibration Replacing the RASMaintenance Removing the defective RAS Importing a saved configuration Installing the replacement RASVerifying the hardware installation Configure the COM port settings as shown in figure Press Return to display the login window see figure VT-100 Top Level Management window Completing the installation Park Drive Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 724-746-5500 Fax

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