Compatible Systems manual Introduction to the Octal T1-10/100 Riop, Network Installation

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Introduction to the Octal T1-10/100 RIOP

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Introduction to the Octal T1-10/100 RIOP

The Octal T1-10/100 Routing Input/Output Processor (RIOP), as part of the VSR multigigabit switching router, allows you to connect a local Ethernet and up to eight remote corporate networks. Each of the T1 interfaces has a data capacity of 1.544 Mbps, while the Ethernet interface can operate at either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.

This section of the manual contains information specific to the Octal T1-10/100 RIOP. It is divided into the following sections:

Chapter 1: Network Installation

Here you will find step-by-step instructions on how to physically install the Octal T1-10/100 and connect it to your network.

Chapter 2: Quickstart Configuration

The Quickstart section provides a basic list of parameters that must be entered into the Octal T1-10/100 for proper operation.

Chapter 3: Shipping Defaults

This section of the manual lists factory defaults for the interfaces.

Chapter 4: LED Patterns

This section of the manual describes the LED indicators for the Octal T1-10/100.

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Contents Octal T1-10/100 Riop Installation Guide Page Iii Table of ContentsQuickstart Instructions LED Patterns Shipping DefaultsQuickstart Configuration Network InstallationShipping Defaults Introduction to the Octal T1-10/100 RiopConnecting the Octal T1-10/100 to a T1 Line Network InstallationConnecting the Octal T1-10/100 to the Ethernet Powering Up the Router Connecting a Management ConsoleQuickstart Instructions Ethernet Interface ConfigurationIP Protocol Required for IPDECnet Protocol IPX ProtocolAppleTalk Protocol T1 Physical Communications Settings WAN Interface ConfigurationPPP Configuration WAN Link ConfigurationFrame Relay Configuration Required for IP Unnumbered Interface Frame Relay Dlci MappingsRequired for IP Numbered Interface Suggested for IPX Smds Addressing Smds ConfigurationSaving a Configuration File to Flash ROM WAN 0 Interface Shipping DefaultsEthernet Interface AppleTalk Defaults IPX DefaultsT1 CSU/DSU Defaults WAN 1 7 InterfacesLED Patterns General IndicatorsRouter LED Patterns Over TempT1 Indicators Ethernet Traffic IndicatorsEthernet Connection Indicators T1 Connection Indicators