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Technical Support and Online Services

Bay Networks Information Services

Bay Networks Information Services provide up-to-date support information as a ﬁrst-line resource for network administration, expansion, and maintenance. This information is available from a variety of sources.

World Wide Web

The Bay Networks Customer Support Web Server offers a diverse library of technical documents, software agents, and other important technical information to Bay Networks customers and partners.

A special beneﬁt for contracted customers and resellers is the ability to access the Web Server to perform Case Management. This feature enables your support staff to interact directly with the network experts in our worldwide Technical Response Centers. A registered contact with a valid Site ID can

•View a listing of support cases and determine the current status of any open case. Case history data includes severity designation, and telephone, e-mail, or other logs associated with the case.

•Customize the listing of cases according to a variety of criteria, including date, severity, status, and case ID.

•Log notes to existing open cases.

•Create new cases for rapid, efﬁcient handling of noncritical network situations.

•Communicate directly via e-mail with the speciﬁc technical resources assigned to your case.

The Bay Networks URL is http://www.baynetworks.com. Customer Service is a menu item on that home page.

Customer Service FTP

Accessible via URL ftp://support.baynetworks.com (134.177.3.26), this site combines and organizes support ﬁles and documentation from across the

Bay Networks product suite, including switching products from our Centillion™ and Xylogics® business units. Central management and sponsorship of this FTP site lets you quickly locate information on any of your Bay Networks products.

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Contents

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers Third-Party Trademarks Copyright 1988-1996 Bay Networks, IncRestricted Rights Legend Trademarks of Bay Networks, Inc USA Requirements Only European Requirements OnlyEN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Japan/Nippon Requirements Only Canada Requirements Only Canada CS-03 Rules and RegulationsCanada CS-03 -- Règles et règlements C. Explanatory Notes Equipment Attachment Limitations Vii Bay Networks Software License Bay Networks Software License Page Contents Chapter Starting the ARN Chapter Operating the ARN Appendix B Using Local Boot the Quick-Start Procedure Index Page Figures Figure D-1 Cable Tables Table C-3 You enter ping About This GuideBefore You Begin Conventions Acronyms About This Guide Ordering Bay Networks Publications Technical Support and Online Services Region Telephone Number Fax Number Bay Networks Customer Service Bay Networks Information Services Customer Service FTPWorld Wide Web CompuServe Support Source CD How to Get Help InfoFACTSTechnical Response Center Telephone Number Fax Number Page Installing the BayStack Advanced Remote Node Verifying Shipment Contents Preparing to Install the ARN Illustrates the ARN shipping accessories Mounting Hardware Service ConsoleSupplying Equipment Cables Positioning the ARN on a Flat Surface Installing the ARNInstallation Space Requirements Verifying Site Requirements Rack-Mounting the ARN Attaching Flange Brackets to Rack-Mount the ARN Installing the ARN in an Electronic Enclosure Rack ARN Module Locations Understanding the ARN Module Locations Connecting to an Ethernet Interface Connecting Communications Cables Connecting an AUI Cable Connecting to an AUI Interface Connecting a 10Base-T Ethernet Cable Connecting to a 10Base-T Interface Connecting to an STP Token Ring Interface Connecting to a Token Ring Interface Connecting Token Ring UTP Cables Connecting to a UTP Token Ring Interface Connecting Serial Cables to an Expansion Module Connecting to a Serial Interface 10. Connecting a Serial Cable to a Serial Adapter Module 11. Connecting an Isdn BRI Cable Connecting to an Isdn Interface 12. Connecting a DSU/CSU Cable Connecting to a DSU/CSU Interface Connecting to a V.34 Modem Interface Modem Adapter Module DefaultsModem Signal/Parameter Value To connect to a V.34 modem interface Parameter Value Connecting a Terminal ConsoleConsole Parameters Attaching the Null Modem Adapter 15. Connecting a Terminal Console to an ARN Connecting a PC Console 16. Connecting a PC Console to an ARN Connecting a Modem Connecting to the Back-Panel Modem PortExternal Modem Parameters Refer to the modem user guide for instructions Back-Panel V.34 Modem Defaults Connecting to a V.34 Modem Module 18. Connecting the Power Cable Connecting the Power Cable 19. Flash Memory Card Installing the Flash Memory Card For information about Go to Where to Go NextPage Chapter Starting the ARN Software Installation Summary of Initial Startup Options Understanding the ARN Boot Options Summary of Initial Startup Options Starting the ARN for the First Time Using EZ-Install Interrupting the Boot Process Using Netboot, Directed Netboot, or Local Boot Manager Logging in to the Command Line Software Your ifconﬁg Command -- Netboot Ifconﬁg Continuing with Netboot Verifying the Interface Conﬁguration Following is a sample command ifconﬁg com1 9.0.0.2 255.0.0.0 Ensure that the ARN boots correctly Your ifconﬁg Command -- Directed Netboot Ifconﬁg Continuing with Directed Netboot Your bconﬁg Commands Bconﬁg image Bconﬁg conﬁg Verifying Directed Netboot Conﬁguration Ensure that the ARN boots correctly Bconﬁg conﬁg local Continuing with Local Boot the Quick-Start Procedure Run instarn.bat Choose whether you want to conﬁgure another module/port Where to Go Next Page Chapter Operating the ARN Diagnostic LEDs LED DescriptionsBase Module LEDs Meaning Base Module Diagnostic LEDs Base Module Token Ring LEDs Ethernet LEDsToken Ring LEDs Base Module Ethernet LEDs Expansion Module LEDs Expansion Module Ethernet LEDsExpansion Module Token Ring LEDs Expansion Module Serial LEDs Adapter Module LEDsSerial LEDs Serial LED DSU/CSU LEDs Isdn BRI LEDs S/T or U InterfacesDSU/CSU LEDs Isdn BRI LEDs Back-Panel LEDs Modem LEDsModem LEDs Ensuring a Successful Installation Boot Status LEDsBoot Status Run LED Boot LED ARN Power Switch Powering On and Off the ARN ARN Reset Button Resetting the ARN Removing an ARN Flash Memory Card Removing a Flash Memory Card Protecting Memory Card Files Memory Card Read/Write Protect Switch Where to Go Next Using the ifconﬁg Command Appendix a Conﬁguring the ARN for Netboot Directed Netboot Fr -annexd -lmi -annexa-intclk Conﬁguring an IP Serial or DSU/CSU Interface for NetbootingTable A-1. ifconﬁg Command Settings for a COM Interface Setting Description Default Setting Table A-1 Ifconﬁg Command Settings for a COM Interface Conﬁguring an Ethernet Interface for Network Booting IP Connector SettingIP Address Settings Rspeed Conﬁguring a Token Ring Interface for Network Booting Enabling and Disabling Interfaces with ifconﬁg Ifconﬁg Command Examples Bconﬁg -d image conﬁg Using the bconﬁg CommandBconﬁg Command Format Table A-5 Bconﬁg Command Settings Bconﬁg Command Examples Verifying Your ConﬁgurationBconﬁg image network bconﬁg conﬁg network Boot Options Page Appendix B Using Local Boot the Quick-Start Procedure Understanding Quick-Start Connector Names and Numbers Table B-1 Quick-Start Connector Names and NumbersModule Interface Base Expansion Adapter Fill out one Wide Area Protocol worksheet Filling Out the Worksheets Global Information Worksheet Global Information WorksheetStep Requested Information Options Your Response Global Information Worksheet RIP Router Protocol Worksheets RIP WorksheetRequested Information Options Your Response Ospf Worksheet Ospf Worksheet Static Route to Site Manager Worksheet Bay Networks Proprietary PPP Worksheet Wide Area Protocol Worksheets Addr Q.922 November Frame Relay Worksheet Chap PPP Standard Worksheet PPP Standard Worksheet Smds Worksheet Running the Quick-Start Script Table B-2 Quick-Start Commands Task Action DetailsPress Control-c Name and save the conﬁguration ﬁle Page Physical Speciﬁcations Appendix C Technical Speciﬁcations Country Outlet Voltage Electrical SpeciﬁcationsEnvironmental Speciﬁcations Table C-1 ARN Wall Outlet Requirements Hardware Communications Options Network Interface Description Table C-2 Network Interfaces Available on ARNs Pin Assignment Pin No Signal Name Ethernet Attachment Unit Interface AUITable C-3 AUI Pin Assignments Pin Assignment Pin No Signal Function Ethernet 10Base-T InterfaceTable C-4 Base-T Interface Pin Assignments Table C-5. Token Ring STP Interface Pin Assignments Token Ring STP Interface Token Ring UTP Interface Serial InterfacesTable C-6. Token Ring UTP Interface Pin Assignments Table C-7 Serial Interface Pin Assignments Pin Assignment Pin No. Signal Name Pin Assignment Pin No Signal Isdn BRI U InterfaceTable C-8. Isdn BRI U Interface Pin Assignments Table C-9. Isdn BRI S/T Interface Pin Assignments Isdn BRI S/T Interface Table C-10. DSU/CSU Interface Pin Assignments 56/64K DSU/CSU Interface RJ-11 Interface for V.34 Modem Local Console ConnectionsTable C-11. V.34 Interface Pin Assignments Service Modem Connections Pin Assignment Pin No Signal Name DirectionTable C-12. Local Console Port DB-9 Pin Assignments Table C-13. Service Modem Port DB-9 Pin Assignments Page ARN Ethernet Base Model Safety Status Appendix D Requirements for European OperationPort Location Port Description Type of Circuit ARN Expansion Modules Safety Status ARN Token Ring Base Model Safety Status Synchronous Cabling Requirements Bay Networks Termination Remote Termination Pin Signal Table D-4 WAN Interface Order No Table D-5 Interface Order No Local Wire Connections Table D-6 Interface Order No Figure D-3. Cable 7224 X.21 Compliant Serial Adapter Module Requirements Table D-7 Safety Status Order No. CV0004001 Isdn BRI Adapter Module Requirements Table D-8 Isdn BRI Safety Status Order No. CV0004002Table D-9 Isdn Connector Pinouts Pin Signal Power Requirements for Isdn BRI and Serial Adapter Modules Table D-10. Isdn BRI Power RequirementsAmperage Clearance Creepage Y Host or expansion card Voltage used or generated by other parts Requirements for European Operation Page Index Symbols Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Index-7 Index-8