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Introduction

Introduction

Introduction

This chapter introduces the Agilent 4986B Ethernet LanProbe (shown in Figure 1- 1 on page 2), including its installation and configuration options.

You can use your LanProbe with NetMetrix/UX (for HP-UX and Solaris) The term “NetMetrix” is used in this manual to refer to Agilent NetMetrix/UX.

The following sections are included in this chapter:

z“Installation and Configuration Overview” on page 4 “LanProbe Overview” on page 5

The Agilent 4986B Ethernet LanProbe is a Motorola 68040-based, SNMP- managed segment monitor for distributed Ethernet networks. Its network interface (port) consists of a single RJ-45 connector.

Figure 1-1: LanProbe

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Contents

Agilent 4986B LanProbe Installation/User’s GuideConsumer Warranty Statement AGILENT MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR CONDITION WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE. Some countries, states or provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty, so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you might also have other rights that vary from country to country, state to state, or province to province Mise à la terre Operating RestrictionsRestrictions dutilisation Operating RestrictionsService and Adjustment Service et ajustementService non autorisé Unauthorized ServiceCopyright Agilent All Rights Reserved Safety Information Warning Symbols Used in This Book Conventions Used in this Book Trademarks Additional Help Printing HistoryPrinting History Page 2 Local Terminal Configuration Contents1 Introduction 4 Bootp Server Configuration 3 Installation5 LanProbe Operation 6 Download New Firmware A Cables and ConnectorsB LanProbe Specifications Agilent Technologies, Inc. OfficesPage Figures xviii Tables Page Introduction Introduction Figure 1-1 LanProbeThe Ethernet LanProbe has 16 MB of memory optionally 32 MB, and uses FLASH EPROM. Future upgrades to LanProbe’s firmware are easily downloaded over the LAN to multiple probes simultaneously. You can also download firmware using LanProbe’s serial port Local Terminal Configuration and Installation Installation and Configuration OverviewInstallation and Bootp Server Configuration LanProbe Overview System OverviewIntroduction Figure 1-2 LanProbe System ExampleLanProbe Overview Supported MIBs Access Security Management StationsCommunity Table 1-1 Private MIB Access Security PrivilegesDefault PermissionsStatus LEDs Included Parts CONFIG ButtonFigure 1-3 Front Panel LEDs Optional Accessories Agilent 4986B Ethernet LanProbe Installation/User’s Guide-this manualLocal Terminal Configuration Local Terminal Configuration Probe Configuration Using a Local Terminal Using a Local Terminal Figure 2-4 LanProbe’s Main Menu Figure 2-5 LanProbe’s Rear PanelModify/View Configuration Values Figure 2-6 Modify/View Configuration Values MenuAutodiscovery Modify/View Security Values Figure 2-7 Modify/View Security Values MenuModify/View Interface Values Figure 2-8 Modify/View Interface Values Menuaddress is 0.0.0.0, LanProbe will transmit Bootp Requests Press 4 and enter the default gateway IP address for the probeDisplay Interface Summary Modify/View Serial Port Settings Figure 2-9 Display Interface SummaryFigure 2-10 Modify/View Serial Port Settings Menu Press 6 and then select the serial port mode by pressing The default is sMd1sATEOQOV1X4 S0=1The default is d2s+++d2sATHOMd2 S2=43MBUSY/NO DIALTONE/NO ANSWER/ERROR Local Terminal Configuration Using a Local TerminalInstallation Installation InstallationSelecting a Location Installing the Probe Table Installation Rack or Cabinet Installation3. Place LanProbe in the left support shelf slot while aligning the two empty screw holes from Step 2 on page 33 with the two screw holes in the support shelf. The correct alignment has the front of LanProbe facing out the front of the support shelf, refer to Figure 3-11 on page Installation Figure 3-11 Installing LanProbe in the Rack Support Shelf7. Attach the power module’s power line to LanProbe Installing the ProbeFigure 3-12 LanProbe Installed in the Rack Support Shelf Connecting the Probe Connecting to the Network In-BandInstallation Connecting to 10Base-T NetworksFigure 3-13 Ethernet LanProbe Rear Panel Connecting the ProbeFigure 3-14 Connecting LanProbe to 10Base-T Networks Connecting Out-of-BandDirect Connection Modem Connection Figure 3-15 LanProbe Direct ConnectionInstall the Management Station Modem Figure 3-16 LanProbe Modem ConnectionInstall the LanProbe Modem Configure the Management Station and LanProbePage Init String Data Switch Connection Installation Figure 3-17 LanProbe Data Switch ConnectionConnecting the Probe Starting the Probe Verifying the Installation StateTroubleshooting the Installation Installation Verifying the InstallationBootp Server Configuration Bootp Server Configuration Bootp Server ConfigurationProbe Configuration Using a Bootp Server Probe Configuration Using a Bootp ServerTable 4-2 Minimum Requirements for a Bootp Server Bootp Server typeBootp Server Setup on an HP or Sun System Networking/Communications - ServiceEnable/Disable Networking and Communications - Network Servicesz/usr/lbin/bootpd -s Starting the Bootp Server on an HP or Sun Systemetc/bootpd -s usr/netm/sun4s/bootpd -sps -ef grep inetd kill -HUP processidBootp Server Setup on a PC Using Microsoft LAN Manager 2. The final screen looks like the following Using Novell NetWare z bootpd -a IP address -s Starting the PC Bootp ServerYouzcan start the PC Bootp server in one of the following ways bootpd -a IP addressWhere Bootp Server Configuring the Bootptab FileTable 4-3 Bootp Server bootptab Files Bootptab File LocationTable 4-4 Bootptab File Tags DescriptionVerification Process Table 4-5 Bootp Process VerificationServer etc/bootpquery hardware addressBootp Server Configuration Example Bootptab FileConfiguring the Bootptab File LanProbe Operation LanProbe Operation LanProbe OperationRestarting the Probe Warm StartRestarting the Probe Table 5-6 Probe Data and Parameters Reset by Warm or Cold StartLanProbe Operation Measurement DataSelecting the Warm Start Menu Item Cycling PowerFigure 5-18 LanProbe’s Main Menu Pressing the CONFIG Button Twice Cold StartSelecting the Cold Start Menu Item LanProbe Operation Restarting the ProbeDownload New Firmware Download New Firmware “Xmodem Download of Firmware” on page The following download procedures are covered in this chapterz “Downloading Firmware using a Networked PC and a Terminal” on page Download New FirmwareDownloading Firmware using an HP-UX Workstation and a Terminal Install New Download Firmware on an HP-UX WorkstationDownload Firmware to LanProbe ethsnmp.lp Figure 6-19 LanProbe Main Menu HP-UX WorkstationFigure 6-20 LanProbe TFTP Download Menu HP-UX Workstation Subnet mask1 minute while the probe is copying the firmware to the flash EPROM Setup TFTP Server for Downloading Downloading Firmware using a Networked PC and a TerminalDownload Firmware to LanProbe Verify the following before you start the download procedure Figure 6-21 LanProbe Main Menu Networked PC Figure 6-22 LanProbe TFTP Download Menu Networked PCDownloading Firmware using a Networked PC and a Terminal Download New FirmwareXmodem Download of Firmware Figure 6-23 LanProbe Main Menu XMODEMFigure 6-24 LanProbe XMODEM Download Menu Networked PC Downloading to Flash Receiving Fileps -ef grep inetd /etc/inetd -k /etc/inetd Cables and Connectors Cables and Connectors Table A-1 Serial Port Interface Cable ConnectorsSerial Port Interface Cables CableTable A-2 LanProbe RS-232 Port Pin-Out Cable Connector Pin-OutsLanProbe’s RS-232 Port Pin-Out CCITTModem End LanProbe RS-232 Modem Cable ConnectorsTable A-3 LanProbe to Modem Cable Min. Pin-Out 9-Pin to 9-Pin Probe End25-pin Male 9-pin Terminal/PC Cable ConnectorsTable A-4 LanProbe to Modem Cable Min. Pin-Out 25-Pin to 9-Pin 9-pin FemaleMAU End 10Base-T Network Connector Pin-OutTable A-6 10Base-T Network Connector Pin-Outs Cables and ConnectorsCables and Connectors Cable Connector Pin-OutsLanProbe Specifications Weight LanProbe SpecificationsDimensions Network CompatibilityProbe Memory Allocation Power RequirementsStorage Temperature Environmentsubject to change without notice. The values assume that RMON-2 tables Parameter Table B-7 LanProbe Memory AllocationLanProbe Specifications 16MBDescription RMON-2 Protocol DirectoryTable B-8 RMON-2 Protocol Directory LocalLocal Table B-8 RMON-2 Protocol Directory ContinuedDescription ParametersLocal Table B-8 RMON-2 Protocol Directory ContinuedDescription ParametersLocal Table B-8 RMON-2 Protocol Directory ContinuedDescription Parameters1Wildcard.ipx includes ianaAssigned.ipxOverRaw8023 as a wildcard. It is used to aggregate counters by using a single protocol value to indicate potentially many base layer encapsulations of a network layer protocol Table B-8 RMON-2 Protocol Directory ContinuedGlossary 10Base-T Battery-backed RAMGlossary AgentCRC cyclic redundancy check CSMA/CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision DetectionDefault Gateway Address DRAMLAN local area network IEEE 802.3 standardIP Address Internet Protocol Address LAN cableMAU Medium Attachment Unit ManagerManagement station MIB Management Information BaseProtocol SAM System Administration ManagerProbe RMON MIB Remote Network Monitoring MIBTerminal StationSubnet Mask TopologyPage Index SymbolsNumerics Page Page Page Page Page Australia/New Zealand Agilent Technologies, Inc. OfficesAsia-Pacific Canada