Marathon MAGNUM ROUTER Pre-Installation, Planning and Preparation, Planning the Configuration

Chapter 3: Pre-Installation

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Chapter 3: Pre-Installation

Planning and Preparation

Installing and configuring a Magnum Router module / Marathon system takes some up-front planning. It is advisable to consider a number of configurations before deciding on the one that is best for the specific application. Before actually connecting equipment to the Frame Relay or dedicated digital network, it is suggested that the planning and preparation guidelines outlined below be followed.

Planning the Magnum Router / Marathon Installation

It’s a good idea to create a drawing, mapping out the physical layout of the network. Include all Magnum Router / Marathon units and all related CSU/DSU’s. Make sure to indicate the following on the drawing:

•Magnum Router WAN port orientation.

Such as DTE (connected to CSU/DSU or other DCE device) or DCE (directly connected to additional FRAD’s or routers, bridges or other DTE devices).

•The speed of each connection.

•The path of each PVC, using dotted lines.

•The DLCI numbers to be used for each end of each PVC, if your network is public Frame Relay.

•Available bandwidth for each PVC (CIR).

After successful installation of the Magnum Router / Marathon, retain this drawing for future reference to aid in troubleshooting.

Planning the Configuration

The Magnum Router module is shipped with a default configuration. However, in most instances, the default configuration will have to be changed to suit the installation’s specific requirements.

The default configuration provides one DCE port (set for 128K, internal clocking, Frame Relay lmi type: Annex D) on port M1 for connection to your new or existing Marathon base units A1 port via the appropriate M1-A1 external cable and one WAN DTE port (set for Frame Relay lmi type Annex D) on port WAN1.

By default, ports WAN2 and WAN3 are disabled, and need to be enabled through the Magnum Router Manager software.

The default IP address of the 10/100 Base-T E1 port is 10.1.100.250 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and the WAN IP address is 192.168.1.1 with a subnet of 255.255.255.0

The Magnum Router module also comes with a DB25 (RS-232) console port for connection to a local PC communications port or dial modem for use with the Magnum Router GUI Manager software (included). The console port default settings are 9600bps, no parity, 8 bits, 1 stop bit.

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