RAD Data comm ASM-60 operation manual Appendix C IR-IP Interface Module, Overview

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Appendix C

IR-IP Interface Module

C.1 Introduction

Overview

IR-IP is a high-performance, miniature IP router based on RAD's unique IP router chip, the ChipRouter.

IR-IP works by taking each Ethernet frame from the LAN and determining whether the IP packet is destined for the IP net on the Ethernet LAN. If not, IR-IP forwards the packet to the WAN (line) link. IP packets received from the WAN link are automatically forwarded to the LAN if the IP net matches.

IR-IP includes hardware filters which handle all filtering operations at wire speed from both LAN-to-WAN and WAN-to-LAN, without dropping a single packet. Filtering and forwarding are performed at the maximum rate of 35,000 and 30,000 frames per second (wire speed), respectively. The buffer can hold

256 frames of maximum size of 1534 bytes and a throughput latency of one frame.

IR-IP is available with 10BaseT (UTP) interface and is fully

IEEE 802.3/Ethernet v2 compliant. The IR-IP interface can also operate in full duplex Ethernet applications.

ASM-60 equipped with IR-IP interface module can be used as a Frame Relay Access Device (FRAD) with an integral IP router. RFC 1490 is supported for a single DLCI on the WAN link. Detection of the DLCI and the maintenance protocol is performed automatically. This allows the IR-IP to be used as the termination unit of IP services over Frame Relay at the customer premises, opposite a Frame Relay switch in the backbone.

Alternatively, Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) can be run on the WAN link with automatic negotiation on power-up, as well as support for PAP and CHAP authentication. With this feature, IR-IP can operate opposite any PPP compliant access server or backbone router.

IR-IP supports HDLC, which is especially important for broadcast and multicast applications where bandwidth overhead is critical.

IR-IP supports IP multicast at wire speed, making it suitable for any multicast environment including high speed downstream environments, such as satellite and xDSL. Users on the LAN who register with IR-IP for an IP multicast group using the IGMP protocol filter IP multicast packets at wire speed.

Management and advanced configuration are performed via Telnet.

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Contents ASM-60 Page International Headquarters RAD Data Communications Inc ASM-60Limited Warranty Please observe the following precautions General Safety InstructionsConnection of AC Mains General Safety PracticesConnection of DC Mains Connection of Data and Telecommunications Cables Ports Safety StatusElectromagnetic Compatibility EMC Canadian Emission Requirements Page Supplementary Information SafetyManufacturers Name Manufacturers Address Product NamePage Connecting the Power Installing ASM-60Setting the Internal Switches Connecting the InterfacesSelecting the Data Rate Configuring ASM-60Operating ASM-60 Normal IndicationsContents Diagnostics List of Figures Table of Contents Application Chapter IntroductionOverview VersionsFeatures D View of ASM-60 Physical DescriptionFunctional Description ASM-60 Block DiagramInterface 24/RS-232 Type Technical SpecificationsRange Data RateTransformers to the transmit and receive lines AC Voltage 100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50 to 60 Hz, 6W ProtectionFuse 250A, slow-blow Site Requirements and Prerequisites Chapter Installation and SetupInstallation and Setup Package ContentsOpening the ASM-60 Case Connecting the LineClosing the ASM-60 Case Hssi Interface Connector Pinout Connecting the DTETo connect the Hssi interface To connect the AC power Installation and Setup Name Function Front Panel IndicatorsLED Indicators Chapter OperationTurning Off ASM-60 ASM-60 Indicator StatusTurning On ASM-60 Normal OperationPreparing Terminal Control Port Interface CharacteristicsChapter Management from a Terminal Preparing for the Control SessionTo choose an option Navigating the Management MenusInitiating a Control Session To initiate a control sessionTerminal Management Menus Starting the Control SessionMain Menu To display the Configuration menuDisplaying the ASM-60 System Information To access the Display menuTo display the ASM-60 status Displaying the ASM-60 StatusTo reset ASM-60 Resetting ASM-60Resetting ASM-60 Alarms Chapter DiagnosticsError Detection Power-Up Self-TestWorking with the Log File To access the log fileNumber Terminal Message Description Severity Displaying the Vdsl Performance DiagnosticsASM-60 Alarms To display the Vdsl diagnosticsASM-60 Performance Monitoring Parameters After the ASM-60 power-upRunning the LEDs Test Running the Diagnostic TestsTo run the LEDs test Running the Diagnostic Tests Appendix a IR-ETH Interface Module IR-ETH Connector OptionsAppendix a IR-ETH Interface Module ProtocolSection Name Description Default Number Setting Installation and OperationDIP Switch Settings Table A-2. DIP Switch SettingsDescription Location Color Name LED IndicatorsConnecting to LAN Table A-3. IR-ETH Bridge LED IndicatorsAppendix B IR-ETH/QH Interface Module IR-ETH/QH ConnectorIntroduction Pin Signal Function Table B-1 RJ-45 Connector PinoutProtocol Point-to-point Data Rate Kbps to 45 Mbps Section Name Description Possible Settings Factory Setting Setting the DIP SwitchTable B-2. DIP Switch Settings Table B-3. IR-ETH/QH LED IndicatorsConnecting the LAN Overview Appendix C IR-IP Interface ModuleProtocols Delay FrameConnector 10BaseT UTP Shielded RJ-45 Standard Conforms to Ieee 802.3/Ethernet Data Rate MbpsTable C-3 RJ-45 Pinout IR-IP DIP SwitchIR-IP LEDs Table C-1. IR-IP LEDs FunctionsIR-IP Management Subsystem, General Accessing the IR-IP Management SubsystemIntroduction To perform the preliminary configuration procedure Performing Preliminary ConfigurationDefault IP Communication Parameters Outline of Preliminary ConfigurationIP Learning Mechanism Connecting the Telnet HostPreliminary Telnet Host Configuration Assigning the Router LAN Interface AddressTo configure the IP router LAN address To view and edit the ARP table contentsAssigning a LAN IP Address to a New IR-IP IP learning process is not successful Changing the LAN IP Address of a Configured IR-IPWhat to Do If No ping replies from IR-IPIR-IP Management Utility General Operating ProceduresStarting a Management Utility To access the Quick Setup menu Quick Setup MenuMenu Structure of Management Utility WAN IP Address Default GatewayLAN IP Address LAN IP MaskParameters Read Protocol from DIP SwitchesOperation with Default Gateway ProtocolTo access the Management Access menu Management Access MenuTelnet Password Telnet Inactivity TimeoutDevice Identification Menu Advanced Setup MenuTo access the Advanced Setup menu To access the Device Identification menuInterface Parameters Menu WAN Throttle Aging TimeoutMaintenance Protocol WAN Protocol Parameters Frame Relay Protocol MenuProtocol Field Compression Authentication ProtocolWAN Protocol Parameters PPP Protocol Menu Header and Control Field CompressionUser Name To Send Password To SendPassword To Accept Security Host/GuestMulticast IP Menu To access the Multicast IP menuMulticast Forwarding Static Groups To access the Static Groups menuTo access the Device Control menu Device Control MenuFile Name Total TimeoutNew Software Download Menu Server IP AddressReset LAN View Error Log ScreenResets Menu Reset DeviceReset WAN Configuration and ConnectionView Menu Multicast Groups Table Screen To access the ARP Tables screenTo access the Multicast Groups Table screen ARP TablesStatistics Screen To access the Statistics menuTo access the Diagnostic Tools menu Diagnostic Tool Ping Terminal MenuTo ping a host Using the Ping FunctionDesired positions, and then turn ASM-60 on again Erasing User’s ConfigurationTo erase the user’s configuration Erasing IR-IP SoftwareCase, it is recommended to turn ASM-60 off and then back on Erasing Application SoftwareDownloading New Software To erase the application softwareAppendix C IR-IP Interface Module Erasing IR-IP Software Excellent Good Fair Poor Very Poor Customer Response FormPage Error Report Page Page International Headquarters
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