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BayRS Version 14.20
Part No. 308614-14.20 Rev 00
January 2001
600 Technology Park Drive
Billerica, MA 01821-4130
Configuring Remote Access
for AN and Passport ARN
Routers
Contents
Main
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Copyright 1999 Nortel Networks
Trademarks
Restricted Rights Legend
Statement of Conditions
Nortel Networks NA Inc. Software License Agreement
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Contents
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Figures
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Tab le s
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Preface
Before You Begin
Text Conventions
Acronyms
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Hard-Copy Technical Manuals
How to Get Help
Chapter 1 Understanding Tools and Options
Network Configuration and Management Tools
Router Startup Procedure
Startup Files
Startup Options
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Table1-2 . Summary of Startup Opti ons for AN/ANH and ARN Routers
The Boot Process
Obtaining an IP Address Manually (Netboot or Directed Netboot)
Obtaining an IP Address Automatically (EZ-Install)
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Obtaining the Kernel and Configuration Files
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Preparing for the Initial Startup
Selecting the Initial Startup Option
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Providing a Tailored Configuration File
Selecting the Routine Startup Option
Recommendations
Netboot
Directed Netboot
Local Boot
Steps for Completing Startup Options
EZ-Install
Netboot
Directed Netboot
Local Boot
Chapter 2 Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server
Setting Up a BootP Server
Setting Up BootP Sockets
Configuring BootPD
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Table2-1. BootPD Tags for a Router Host Name
Table2-2. BootPD Tags for a Kernel File Name
rel<number>
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Figure 2-1. Sample bootptab File
Setting Up a TFTP Server
Setting Up TFTPD
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Setting Up Static Routes to Next-Hop Routers
Rebooting Your Workstation
Issuing a Hang-Up Signal
What to Do Next
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Chapter 3 Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager
Complete the appropriate sections of this chapter for the startup option you are configuring:
Preparing Configuration and Image Files
Creating Configuration Files
Tabl e 3-1 lists the mnemonics used in AN and ANH module names.
Table3-1. Configuration Manager Module Names for AN and ANH
Table3-2. ARN Base Module Configurations
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Preparing an Image
Enabling Netboot or Directed Netboot
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Adding a Netboot or Directed Netboot Interface
Configuring a Netboot or Directed Netboot Interface
You can use Site Manager to configure a Netboot or Directed Netboot interface.
receive a reply from the BootP server will complete the Netboot process.
Note: If you configure more than one interface to Netboot, the first interface to
Setting Up Routing Paths for Netboot
Enabling Router Interfaces
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Creating BootP Relay Agent Forwarding Tables
You can use Site Manager to create the BootP relay agent forwarding table.
Creating the BootP Client Interface Table
You can use Site Manager to create the BootP client interface table.
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Chapter 4 Configuring Netboot Client Services
Using Netboot Configuration Commands
Setting the Boot Configuration
Using the bconfig Command Format
Examples of Using the bconfig Command
Setting the Netboot Interface Configuration
Configuring a Serial Interface for Network Booting
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Table4-2. ifconfig Command Options for a Serial Interface
<subnet_mask>
<IP_address>
<port_no.>
Configuring an Ethernet Interface for Network Booting
<next_hop_address>
<IP_address> <subnet_mask>
<interface>
Note: The Ethernet interface must be configured with IP to support netboot
Configuring an ARN Token Ring Interface for Network Booting
Enabling and Disabling Interfaces with the ifconfig Command
Examples of Using the ifconfig Command
Verifying Your Configuration
What to Do Next
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Enabling and Disabling ANH Repeater Ports
You can use Site Manager to enable or disable the ANH repeater ports.
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Managing ANH Repeater Ports
Testing and Resetting ANH Repeater Ports
You can use Site Manager to test and reset ANH repeater ports.
Note: The repeater port self-test does not disrupt traffic flow. Resetting a
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Appendix A Site Manager Parameters
Netboot and Directed Netboot Parameters
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Netboot Interface Parameters
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BootP Relay Agent Interface Parameters
BootP Client Interface Address Parameters
Repeater Port Group Parameters
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Appendix B Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems
Solving Startup Problems
Router Fails to Get IP Address
Router Fails to Netboot
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Router Fails to Perform Directed Netboot
Router Netboots, but Fails to Load Applications
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Identifying Remote Connectivity Problems
Displaying Messages from the Router Console
Displaying Statistics and Error Messages
Guidelines for Using Packet Capture
Guidelines for Using a LAN Protocol Analyzer
Resolving Connectivity Problems
Displaying Parameter Settings
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Debugging the BootP Server
Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems
3. Compare the bootptab file with the sample bootptab file in Chapter 2
/etc
(see Figure2-1 on page 2-8) and correct any inconsistency.
4. If you cannot find an inconsistency, boot the router and view the bootpd
Table B-1. BootP Messages
Verifying the BootP Server Setup
Displaying the BootP Server IP Routes
Displaying the Number of Packets Forwarded and Dropped
Maintaining the Router Software
Upgrading the Software Image
Restoring a Local File System
Hints and Notes
Setup Hints
Implementation Notes
Appendix C Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure
What Is Quick-Start?
Using the Worksheets
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Global Information Worksheet
Global Information Worksheet
Global Information Worksheet
C-6
Global Information Worksheet
startup.cfg
Router Protocol Worksheets
RIP Worksheet
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OSPF Worksheet
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OSPF Worksheet
Wide Area Protocol Worksheets
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Nortel Networks Proprietary PPP Worksheet
Frame Relay Worksheet
PPP Worksheet
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PPP Worksheet
Configuring PPP Services
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Running the Quick-Start Script
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