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Related Documentation

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Related Documentation

This section is designed to assist the reader in finding third party reference manuals for the support of NetWare WAN protocols and general networking architectures and principles.

NetWare Guides (Included with DCP_link)

Novell NetWare MultiProtocol Router 3.0 Installation and Basic

Configuration Guide

Novell NetWare MultiProtocol Router 3.0 Advanced Configuration and

Reference Guide

Protocol Guides

X.25 Explained: Protocols for Packet Switching Networks R.J. Deasington

Published by Ellis Horwood, publishers ISBN 0-13-972175-4

LAN Troubleshooting Handbook Mark A. Miller

M & T Publishing, Inc.

ISBN 1-55-851-096-7

Internetworking with TCP/IP: Principles, Protocols and Architecture Douglas Comer

Prentice Hall

ISBN 0-13-470154-2

Emulex Guides

Emulex ECX X.25 Packet Level Reference Manual, PT1054204 Emulex ECX X.25 Frame Level Reference Manual, PT1054205 Emulex ECX X.25 Protocol Programmer’s Guide, PT1054207 Emulex ECX X.25 Library User’s Guide, PT1054602

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Emulex DCP_link manual Related Documentation, Protocol Guides, Emulex Guides, NetWare Guides Included with DCPlink

Contents

DCPlink Multi-Protocol Router Advanced Configuration Guide PT1054605-00, Rev A DecemberDOC Statement Canada FCC Statement USAPrinted in U.S.A Preface Table of ContentsHardware Configuration IntroductionRS-232 Null-Modem Cable Crossover Chapter 3 Installation and CablingRS-423/RS-485 Null Modem Cable Chapter 6 Frame Relay Configuration Software InstallationSoftware Configuration Installing to Novell NetWare versionConfiguring the WAN Call Directory Chapter 7 X.25 ConfigurationNetwork Protocol and Binding Configuration Diagnostic Programs Appendix APreface Audience for Advanced Configuration GuideProduct Support User Guide Conventions DCPx86i/e TerminologyEmulex Guides Related DocumentationProtocol Guides NetWare Guides Included with DCPlinkIntroduction ChapterEMULEX DCPLINK Emulex DCPlink 1-2 ChapterHardware Requirements Software Requirementsextended memory managers, such as HIMEM, QEMM, or EMM386 What’s Next?CAUTION The system must not load any of the following modules disk compression utilities, such as Disk DoublerDCP486 E ADAPTER CONFIGURATION Hardware ConfigurationDCP386 I ADAPTER CONFIGURATION DCP386 I/486 E DAUGHTERBOARD SETTINGSFactory Default Settings Base I/O Address Hardware Configuration2-4 Chapter SW1 - Base I/O Address SettingsFigure 2-1 SW1 Host Interrupt Level IRQ Setting DCP286i-SBC Adapter Configuration DCPx86i/e Adapter ConfigurationJumper Settings Software Compatibility Level Figure 2-5 Factory Default Jumper Block PlacementMemory Size Control Register 4 Read OptionWindow Group Select 2-8 ChapterFigure 2-7 Factory Default DTE Settings All Modes Except Setting Data Clock Direction DTE or DCEFigure 2-8 DCE Settings All Modes Except Figure 2-9 DTE Settings for the V.35 Mode After configuring the DCP286i adapter, refer to chapter 3 to† Install the DCP286i adapter in your computer † Attach cable Figure 2-10 DCE Settings for the V.35 ModeDCP386i Adapter Configuration Jumper SettingsFigure 2-13 Window Group Select Jumper Plug Settings PC I/O Channel CheckFigure 2-12 DCP386i Factory Default Jumper Connections Window Group SelectHardware Configuration † Configure daughterboardWhat’s Next? Window Group Select DCP486e Adapter ConfigurationJumper Settings 2-14 ChapterWhat’s Next? Hardware ConfigurationFigure 2-15 Window Group Select Jumper Positions 8-Port RS-232 Daughterboard DCP386i/486e Daughterboard SettingsDTE/DCE Selection Port # SwitchHardware Configuration Setting DTE or DCE Operation 8-Port RS-422/X.21 DaughterboardHardware Configuration Switch† Install the adapter in your computer † Attach cable What’s Next?INSTALLING THE EMULEX ADAPTER Installation and CablingChapter 3-20 TROUBLESHOOTINGDCP386I/486E DAUGHTERBOARD CABLING 3-27Installing the Emulex Adapter DCP286i-SBC Adapter Cables NOTE All connections to the board should be made usingCabling Connections DCP386i/486e Daughterboard CablingRS-422/X.21 Cabling Loopback Plug Options Optional Cable DrawingsR-S232/EIA-530 Loopback Plug DB25F Figure 3-2 Not Supplied by Emulex V.35 Loopback Plug Winchester MaleHardware Installation S R T V AA V X C D H E F3-8 Chapter X.21 Loopback Plug DBI5FFigure 3-3 Not Supplied by Emulex Hardware Installation RS-232 Cable AssemblyDCP286i-SBC Adapter Cables Figure 3-4 Emulex PT1011208-013-10 Chapter RS-422/530 Cable AssemblyFigure 3-5 Emulex PT1011209-01 Hardware Installation RS-423 Cable AssemblyFigure 3-6 Emulex Part #PT1011211-01 3-12 Chapter RS-485 Cable AssemblyFigure 3-7 Emulex PT1011210-01 Hardware Installation V.35 Cable AssemblyFigure 3-8 Emulex PT1011213-01 3-14 Chapter X.21 Cable AssemblyFigure 3-9 Emulex PT1011221-01 Figure 3-10 Not Supplied by Emulex RS-232 Standard CableHardware Installation MODEM OR3-16 Chapter RS-232 Null-Modem Cable CrossoverFigure 3-11 Not Supplied by Emulex Hardware Installation RS-423/RS-485 Null Modem CableFigure 3-12 Not Supplied by Emulex 3-18 Chapter V.35 Null Modem CableFigure 3-13 Not Supplied by Emulex Hardware Installation X.21 Null Modem CableFigure 3-14 Not Supplied by Emulex NOTE All connections to the board should be made using DCP386i/486e Daughterboard CablingRS-232 Cabling shielded cables to reduce radio frequency interferenceDB25 FEMALE DCP PORT Hardware InstallationRS-232 Standard Cable TDA RDA RTSA CTSA DSRA SG CDA TCA RCA DTRA3-22 Chapter RS-232 Three-Wire Port CableRS-232 Null-Modem Cable Crossover Figure 3-16 Not Supplied by EmulexRS-422/X.21 Cabling DCP PORT RS-422 Standard Cable3-24 Chapter MODEM OR DCEHardware Installation X.21 Adapter CableFigure 3-19 Emulex PT1011204-01 DCP PORT RS-422 Null-Modem Cable3-26 Chapter 13 zWhat’s Next? Troubleshooting2 Is the board securely seated in the system unit? UNINSTALL PROCEDURES Software InstallationSOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ChapterSoftware Installation Procedure Installing to Novell NetWare versionAfter a short delay, the Installation Options menu appears Figure 4-5 Other Installation Actions Menu Installing to Novell NetWare versionFigure 4-4 The Installation Options Menu 4-4 ChapterFigure 4-6 The Installation Options Menu Uninstall Procedures Uninstall Using NetWare Version5 At the console server prompt, type Uninstall using NetWare version 4-8 ChapterWhat’s Next? Chapter Software ConfigurationCONFIGURING WITH INETCFG INETCFGINETCFG INETCFG MenusProtocols - Specifies global parameters for Network-layer protocols Using Context-Sensitive Help Configuring with INETCFG Note Call Emulex technical support if the driver is not listed 6 Review the default values in the Board Configuration menu, and makes changes as needed † Frame Relay Configuration † X.25 Configuration Use the Tab key to toggle between Enabled and Disabled as needed9 Press Esc to return to the Internetworking Configuration menu What’s Next?CONFIGURING WAN CALL DIRECTORY Frame Relay ConfigurationCONFIGURING THE NETWORK INTERFACE Configuring Protocol ParametersIntroduction Frame Relay NetworksFrame Relay Parameters Planning Your Frame Relay Network Diagramming Your Frame Relay Network6-4 Chapter communicate with three remote sites using a minimum of 32 Kbps sustained bandwidth, the physical interface must be able to support at least 3 x 32 Kbps = 96 Kbps. You should also consider traffic pattern characteristics bursty or sustained when specifying interface speed Configuring the Network Interface 6 Select the adapter you wish to configure and press Enter Parameter Group field specifies the type of link management required Full Status Enquiry Counter specifies the number of standard status enquiries to exchange before issuing a full status inquiry from the network. The value ranges from 1 to 255 with a factory default of 6 enquiries. A full status enquiry response from the network updates the Frame Relay network and link information tables Configuring WAN Call Directory 3 Press Ins to configure a new WAN Call Destination 7 Circuit Type Permanent, the default, is the only option available Configuring Protocol Parameters Network Protocols and Bindings3.0 Advanced Configuration and Management Guide Binding Network Protocols to a WAN Interface4 Select the desired protocol e.g., IPX, then press Enter What’s Next? 9 Highlight the desired WAN Call Destination, then press EnterCONFIGURING THE WAN CALL DIRECTORY X.25 ConfigurationCONFIGURING THE X.25 NETWORK INTERFACE ChapterIntroduction 7-2 ChapterPermanent Virtual Circuit ServiceProtocol On-Demand SVCLogical Channel Numbers Planning Your X.25 Network Diagramming Your X.25 NetworkFrame Level Parameters Packet Level Parameters 7-6 ChapterNote The following timers and counters are not configurable Logical Channel Numbers PVC, Lowest LCN - Determines the lowest LCN used for a PVCEmulex X.25 User Facilities Configuring the X.25 Network Interface 7-10 ChapterFigure 7-1 Internetworking Configuration Figure 7-2 Network Interfaces5 Card Type Select the Emulex adapter type if not already displayed Modifying/Creating a Profile Lowest Outbound SVC LCN Lowest Two-Way SVC LCN7-14 Chapter X.25 Authentication Options Local DTE Address7-16 Chapter Configuring the WAN Call Directory Figure 7-6 Internetworking Configuration2 The Configured Wan Call Destinations window is displayed − You can display a list of Interface Group names by pressing Enter 9 For SVC, enter the DTE Address in the Destination DTE Address field On-Demand Expert Call Configuration 7-22 ChapterTo configure another WAN Call Destination, repeat the above steps Configuring Protocol Parameters Network Protocol and Binding7-24 Chapter Figure 7-12 Configured Protocol to Bindings 3.0 Advanced Configuration and Management GuideFigure 7-11 Internetworking Configuration Binding Network Protocols to a WAN InterfaceFigure 7-13 Binding IPX 7-26 ChapterFigure 7-14 Wan Call Destination Entry Figure 7-15 Configured Wan Call Destinations Chapter Contacting EmulexPRODUCT SERVICE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCEPlacing the Call Prior to Your CallTechnical Assistance Domestic EuropeanBulletin Board System Product Service24 - Hour Support Area Description FileNOTE The file EMULEX.LST in area #1 describes the files in each area Contacting EmulexInternet EmuFax DIAGNOSTIC PLATFORM Diagnostic ProgramsAppendix A USING DCPDIAG3 FOR THE DCP386Diagnostic Operating Requirements Diagnostic PlatformREADME.DOC Loading and Running the Diagnostic Platform Diagnostic Platform InstructionsDistribution Diskette Menus A-4 Appendix A− All On - Enables all tests in the displayed list CONFIG FILE Diagnostic Programs A-7 Using DCPDIAG3 for the DCP386iDiagnostic Operating Requirements README.DOCRunning the Diagnostic A-8 Appendix ADiagnostic Programs A-9 dcpdiag3