Patton electronic 2996, 2960 user manual Software overview

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Model 2960/2996 RAS User Manual

1 • Introduction

 

 

Software overview

The Patton Model 2960/2996 supports all common remote access services as well as integrated routing and forwarding (see table 3). Authentication and network management offer control and detailed monitoring from any web browser. From the PSTN, the Model 2960/2996 RAS will accept either T1/E1 or PRI connections, with support for both channel associated or common channel signaling.

 

Table 3. Software overview

 

 

Parameter

Modem Support

 

 

WAN Protocols

V.92 (28,000–56,000) • V.90 (28,000–56,000) • K56 Flex (32,000–56,000) • V.34 Annex

 

12 (2,400–33,600) • V.34 (2,400–28,800) • V.8bis (capabilities negotiations) • V.32bis

 

(7,200–14,400 with trellis encoding) • V.32 (4,800 & 9,600) • V.22 (600, 1,200, & 2,400)

 

• V.22bis (600, 1,200, & 2,400) • V.21 (300 bps) • Bell 212A (1,200 bps) • Bell 103 (300

 

bps) • Bell 202 (75/1,200 bps) • EIA PN-2330 and low-speed data modem automode proce-

 

dures • Modulation supervision for automatic rate selection • Bit error performance monitoring

 

for automatic fallback and fall-forward • V.14 synch to async con-version (buffered/direct) •

 

V.42 sync to async conversion with error correction • V.42bis compression • 64 kbps and

 

56 kbps Digital ISDN • V.110 • DOVBS • User-selectable modulation and speeds • Quick

 

Connect • Modem on hold

LAN Protocols

SLIP • Sync/Async PPP with dial-up auto-detection • Multilink PPP & Multichassis MultiLink with

 

L2TP tunneling • LCP • IPCP with MS extensions • Frame Relay RFC 1490 IP Encapsulation •

 

User configurable PVCs • User-selectable 2-, 3-, or 4-byte DLCI address field formats • Conges-

 

tion recognition and management • Individual DLCI statistics • Current throughput indication

 

(10-second average) • Online help • 802.3 Ethernet, ARP, RARP, IP over Ethernet • Proxy ARP

 

for dial-up IP addresses

 

 

PSTN Connectivity

T1/CT1 • Robbed Bit with Ground Start, Loop Start, E&M Wink, E&M Immediate, Taiwan R1 •

 

Office Side Robbed Bit • PRI/Q.931 Switch Support: NI1, AT&T/Lucent, DMS •T1/E1 Near-

 

and Far-end Statistics • User Selectable Time Slot allocation • E1/CE1 with MFR2 with user

 

configurable inter-register codes • PRI Switch Support: NET5/CTR-4, TS014, INS1500 • Drop

 

& Insert with signaling conversion • Digital Cross Connect with multiple clock source fail-over

 

protection

IP Services

TCP/IP suite with extensive protocol statistics • ICMP with redirect enable/disable • TFTP • FTP

 

• RLOGIN • TELNET • Proxy ARP • IP over Point-to-Point Protocol • IP over Ethernet • Van

 

Jacobson TCP Header Compression • PPP address and protocol compression • RIP and RIPv2

 

dynamic route distribution with support for Multiple RIP interfaces • User configurable static

 

routes with gateway/host/interface routes • TCP clear connection (TCPRAW) • Dial-in NetBIOS

 

UDP broadcast enable/disable • IP Encapsulation within IP (RFC 2003)

 

 

Management

HTTP • SNMPv2 with MIB II • TELNET • RS232 Console port • SYSLOG client • Remote soft-

 

ware upgrade via FTP • Complete dial-in statistics including the viewing of active calls, previous

 

15 dead calls, administrative call termination • Selectable login time limit • Selectable idle time

 

limit • Selectable session total time limit • Dial-in dynamic IP address pool management using

 

DNIS • Dial-out via Telnet with user configurable port numbers • Layer 3 & Layer 4 IP Filters

 

with auto-default for dial-in users and Ethernet

Authentication

RFC 2138 & RFC 2139 RADIUS client with packet format selection and authentication statistics

 

with user configurable timeout/retry parameters • PAP & CHAP • CLID/ANI/DNIS • ASCII

 

Username & Password • Internal Static Users Database (111 entries)

 

 

Software overview

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Contents Remote Access Server RAS Mailsupport@patton.com Contents Operation and shutdown Contacting Patton for assistance Radio and TV Interference Industry Canada NoticeFCC Information FCC Part 68 Compliance Statement CE NoticeAudience StructurePrecautions Typographical conventions used in this documentGeneral conventions Mouse conventions Chapter contents IntroductionModel 2960/2996 Remote Access Server overview Model 2960/2996 RAS Ultra Red version shownHardware overview WANTemperature SignalingPower system ModemsPhysical dimensions Management servicesSecurity LED display Model 2960/2996 front panel LEDsApprovals Software overview Software overviewHardware installation RAS chassis installation IntroductionUnpacking the Model 2960/2996 RAS Cable installation Installing the power cablesAttaching the cable retainer clip Power cable retainer clip Grounding the Model 2960/2996Connecting the Ethernet ports Model 2960/2996 network and configuration portsConnecting the EIA-561 RS-232 configuration port Connecting to the T1/E1/PRI WAN portsCompleting the hardware installation T1/E1/PRI RJ-48C pinout diagramConfiguring the RAS for operation Configuration prerequisites Preparing the RAS for configurationConfigure 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 page overview Home page window panesImmediate Actions buttons Configuring simple authentication No ValidationAuthentication Configuration window Static UserConfiguring dial-in user information Dial-in main windowModify Dial-In window, Login section Configuring the default gateway Modify Dial-In window, Domain Name Server sectionConfiguring line settings and signaling for E1 T1/E1 Link Activity windowConfiguring the line settings Pinout for loopback to test WAN portSetting the line signaling for an E1/PRI Isdn line Setting the line signaling for an E1/R2 lineMFR Version 2 Modify window Configuring line settings and signaling for T1 Channel assignmentSetting the line signaling for an ISDN/PRI line Setting the line signaling for a robbed-bit T1 lineSaving your configuration Import/Export main window Completing the installation Configuring the RAS for operation Operation and shutdown Activating the RAS De-activating the RASTroubleshooting and maintenance Symptoms Fault analysis PowerEthernet Exporting the current RAS configuration Periodic maintenanceMaintenance CalibrationMaintenance Removing the defective RAS Installing the replacement RAS Verifying the hardware installationImporting a saved configuration Configure the COM port settings as shown in figure Press Return to display the login window see figure Actions Completing the installation Contacting Patton for assistance Contact information Warranty coverageOut-of-warranty service Returns for creditReturn for credit policy RMA numbersShipping instructions

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