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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction

This guide describes how to get started with your new NETBuilder II®

 

bridge/router. It describes how to install NETBuilder software and perform the

 

initial system boot. It also explains how to access and use the command-line

 

interface to establish basic settings.

 

If you are upgrading software from an earlier version, refer to Upgrading

 

NETBuilder Family Software.

 

If the information in the release notes shipped with your product differs from the

 

information in this guide, follow the release notes.

 

Before you use the information in this guide, you must first install the

 

bridge/router according to your hardware installation guide.

Additional Information

When you have completed the procedures in this guide, you will find valuable

 

information in Using NETBuilder Family Software, which will help you configure

 

your software for bridging, routing, and wide area protocols, according to the

 

particular needs of your network. For a comprehensive description of NETBuilder

 

software commands, refer to Reference for NETBuilder Family Software.

Audience Description

This guide is intended for network administrators who:

 

■ Have experience in planning, maintaining, and troubleshooting local or wide

 

area networks.

 

■ Are familiar with network protocols, bridging and routing, and network

 

management.

 

■ Will be responsible for configuring and operating NETBuilder II bridge/routers.

How to Use This Guide The chapters in this guide include the following information to help you install and configure NETBuilder software:

■Chapter 1 describes NETBuilder II systems that can use software version 10.1. It also provides start-up checklists for systems with either a Dual Processor Engine (DPE) module or a Communications Engine Card (CEC) 20 module.

■Chapter 2 describes how to install software and boot a NETBuilder II system with a DPE module.

■Chapter 3 describes how to change the primary boot source on a NETBuilder II system with a DPE module.

■Chapter 4 describes how to install software and boot a NETBuilder II system with a CEC 20 module. Several software installation options are described.

■Chapter 5 describes how to change the primary boot source on a NETBuilder II system with a CEC 20 module.

■Chapter 6 describes how to log on to the system, obtain Network Manager privileges, set passwords, time, date, and system administrator information, assign Internet addresses, set NETBuilder security, and verify system operation.

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Contents New Installation for NETBuilder II Software 95052-8145 3Com CorporationBayfront Plaza Santa Clara, CaliforniaContents CEC 20 System Index 3COM Corporation Limited Warranty Page Introduction About this GuideConvention Description ConventionsList conventions that are used throughout this guide Icon Alerts you toDesignated as drive a OverviewSoftware Installation ChecklistsChange the primary boot source default as needed Install System Software and Boot Refer to ChapterInstall software from a flash memory card Change the Primary Boot Source Refer to Chapter4CHAPTER 1 Overview Memory Card Installing Software and Booting DPE Netbuilder II SystemInstalling Software Performing Initial Boot Booting from the FlashNETBuilder II System Making a BackupFlash Memory CardFollowing these steps Using the BackupFlash Card Format the blank flash memory card in drive B by enteringPage Changes Changing the Boot Source on aUsing the Boot CommandPrimary boot source Primary Boot SourceConfiguring Configuring the Primary Boot Source Page CEC 20 Netbuilder II System Installing Software and BootingCD-ROM drive Installing SoftwareFrom a Network Management StationAt the network management station ProcedureTo see if these daemons are running, enter If you are using a Bourne sh or Korn ksh shell, enterTftp CD-ROM Station PrerequisitesStation Booting aNETBuilder II Image Over the NetworkImage/NBII/SW/101/FF/boot.29k To a Flash Memory Copying the SoftwareConfiguring IP Format the blank flash memory card by entering Enter a routing protocol For example, enable RIP usingPage You are now ready to enter software commands Slot 7 as the primary boot sourceFW/NBII-FW,2.6 Enter 4 to select Primary Boot Source To select NETBuilder software version 10.1 enter Secondary Boot Source Page Logging on to Configuring Basic SettingsSystem User Interface Learning AboutInterface Main menu Level 1 is displayed Full-Form Syntax Reference for NETBuilder Family SoftwareSymbolDescription SymbolsAbbreviated Syntax Full and Abbreviated Syntax Examples Symbol DescriptionCan be abbreviated to Determining the Display of Ports and Virtual Ports Variations in Command SyntaxEntering Service Names in Command Lines Can be shortened by abbreviating it toCommand History Substitution Using AliasesDisplay it first Privilege Level Strings Syntax for Assigning ValuesNumeric Values NamesPort and Path Naming Restrictions Media Addresses @22 Asynchronous Transfer Mode ATM addressDecimal. The Dlci identifies a virtual circuit on the Frame An example of a Frame Relay addressNetwork Layer Addresses Addresses are the same 00003333%080002005678 For more information on Internet addresses, subnet masks,Followed by the MAC address Network from all other IPX networks. The following exampleDescribed in Table Getting HelpSyntax Description Manager Privilege Obtaining NetworkLevel Date PasswordSetting the Time ChangingAdministrator Setting SystemInformation Addresses to a Bridge Assigning InternetAddresses Assigning InternetSETDefault !2 -IP NETaddr = Internet addresses to individual ports using22CHAPTER 6 Configuring Basic Settings Enable the Snmp service by entering 24CHAPTER 6 Configuring Basic Settings Booting from a Booting the Netbuilder II CEC a 20 System from the NetworkTFTP/FTP Server NETBuilder Software on the Unix NMS Enter Q to return to the Primary Boot Source menu Table A-1Additional Tftp Primary Boot Source Parameters Parameter Configuration Token ring port Page Technical Support ServicesService Access by Analog Modem408 654 2706 or 408 654 Access by Digital ModemPress Return to see the 3ComForum main menu 3Com Canada Regional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com Corporation3Com Asia Limited Regional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com Benelux B.VRegional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com Mediterraneo Regional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com Iberia3Com Ireland 3Com Latin AmericaNumerics Indexfirmware 4-6,A-4,A-5 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty
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