Chapter 1

Understanding Tools and Options

The AN/ANH and ARN families of routers connect multiprotocol workgroups to corporate backbone networks. This chapter provides an overview of the software and procedures for configuring and managing router remote access for AN, ANH, and ARN routers.

Topic

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Network Configuration and Management Tools

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Router Startup Procedure

1-2

 

 

Preparing for the Initial Startup

1-13

 

 

Selecting the Routine Startup Option

1-16

 

 

Steps for Completing Startup Options

1-18

 

 

Network Configuration and Management Tools

There are several tools available for configuring and managing the AN/ANH, and ARN routers:

Graphical, SNMP-based network management tools within Optivity Internetwork, a component of the Nortel Networks Optivity Enterpriseapplication suite:

--Site Manager, a router management, configuration, and monitoring application

--RouterMan, a real-time router performance and status reporting application

--PathMan, a diagnostic application for determining the complete data path between two network devices

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