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Contents

Preface
Before You Begin	xv
Text Conventions	xvi
Acronyms	xvii
Hard-Copy Technical Manuals	xix
How to Get Help	xx
Chapter 1
Understanding Tools and Options
Network Configuration and Management Tools	1-1
Router Startup Procedure	1-2
Startup Files	1-2
Startup Options	1-3
The Boot Process	1-5
Netboot Process	1-5
Local Boot Process	1-12
Preparing for the Initial Startup	1-13
Selecting the Initial Startup Option	1-13
EZ-Install	1-14
Local Boot	1-14
Netboot	1-15
Providing a Tailored Configuration File	1-15
Selecting the Routine Startup Option	1-16
Recommendations	1-16
Netboot	1-16
Directed Netboot	1-17
Local Boot	1-18
Steps for Completing Startup Options	1-18
EZ-Install	1-19

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Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Trademarks Copyright 1999 Nortel NetworksRestricted Rights Legend Statement of Conditions Iii Nortel Networks NA Inc. Software License Agreement 308614-14.20 Rev Contents Chapter Setting Up a Unix Boot Server Chapter Managing ANH Repeater Ports Appendix C Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure Figures Page Tables Page Before You Begin Preface Bold text Text ConventionsPing Example Enter show ip alerts routes Italic text Acronyms Ccitt Hard-Copy Technical Manuals Technical Solutions Center Telephone How to Get Help Chapter Understanding Tools and Options Network Configuration and Management Tools Startup Files Router Startup Procedure Router Startup Files Startup Options Pcmcia Summary of Startup Options for AN/ANH and ARN Routers Netboot Process Boot Process Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Calculating an IP Address Direct Access PVC or Standard PPP AN/ANH/ARN Key Obtaining the Kernel and Configuration Files Obtaining the Configuration File Obtaining the Kernel File Establishing an IP Network Interface Local Boot Process Selecting the Initial Startup Option Preparing for the Initial Startup Local Boot EZ-Install Netboot Providing a Tailored Configuration File Recommendations NetbootSelecting the Routine Startup Option Directed Netboot Steps for Completing Startup Options Local Boot EZ-Install Netboot Directed Netboot Local Boot Topic Chapter Setting Up a Unix Boot ServerTo Configure This Startup Option Complete These Sections Setting Up BootP Sockets Setting Up a BootP ServerConfiguring BootPD Copying BootPD on Sun Workstations Setting Up BootPD to Respond to AN/ANH and ARN Routers Setting Up BootPD to RunEnter the following command cp /usr/wf/bin/bootpd /etc Log in to the Unix workstation as root Cp /usr/wf/config/bootptab /etc Save the bootptab file changesEditing the bootptab File Required or Tag Optional Value Example BootPD Tags for a Router Host Name Required Tag Or Optional Value Example BootPD Tags for a Kernel File Name Sample bootptab File Verifying Consistent BootP Service T130=0x0004\ T129=/rte3/cfg/ANChic.cfg\ tc=general Setting Up Tftpd Setting Up a Tftp ServerProviding Tftp Access to All Directories Providing Tftp Access to All Directories Ln -s . usr Ln -s . tftpboot Restricting Tftp Access to Specified DirectoriesRestricting Tftp Access to Specified Directories Adding a Tftp User for an HP 9000 Workstation Setting Up Static Routes to Next-Hop RoutersEditing the /etc/inetd.conf File Tftpuseridgroupno.//bin/false Loading the Changes into Memory Verifying the RoutesLog in as root Netstat -r Kill -1 What to Do NextPage Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager Creating Configuration Files Preparing Configuration and Image Files ARN Base Module Configurations Configuration Manager Module Names for AN and ANHModule Name Mnemonic Connector Type Base Module Site Manager Module Name ARN Adapter Module Configurations ARN Expansion Module ConfigurationsExpansion Module Site Manager Module Name Adapter Module Site Manager Module Name Preparing an Image Choose Protocols Choose Global Protocols Enabling Netboot or Directed NetbootSite Manager Procedure You do this System responds Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager Choose Interfaces Adding a Netboot or Directed Netboot Interface Configuring a Netboot or Directed Netboot Interface Enabling Router Interfaces Setting Up Routing Paths for Netboot Enabling BootP Relay in a Sample Network Choose Protocols Creating BootP Relay Agent Forwarding TablesChoose Edit Circuit Input IP Address Output IP Address Choose Relay Agent Interface Table Creating the BootP Client Interface Table IP Address Dlci Number Page For This Startup Configuration Complete These Sections Chapter Configuring Netboot Client Services Using Netboot Configuration Commands Using the bconfig Command Format Setting the Boot ConfigurationBconfig -d image config Bconfig image config local network TFTPhost TFTPpathname Bconfig image network bconfig config network Examples of Using the bconfig Command Fr -annexd -lmi -annexa-intclk Setting the Netboot Interface ConfigurationConfiguring a Serial Interface for Network Booting Ifconfig Command Options for a Serial Interface Ifconfig Command Options for an Ethernet Interface Configuring an Ethernet Interface for Network Booting Ifconfig Command Options for an ARN Token Ring Interface Configuring an ARN Token Ring Interface for Network Booting Examples of Using the ifconfig Command Enabling and Disabling Interfaces with the ifconfig Command Getcfg Verifying Your Configuration What to Do Next Page Chapter Managing ANH Repeater Ports Choose Setup Repeater Tools Choose Configuration ManagerEnabling and Disabling ANH Repeater Ports Choose Port Status Port ANH Port Status Window Port ANH Port Status Window Reset Testing and Resetting ANH Repeater PortsChoose Group Parameters SelftestPage Appendix a Site Manager Parameters Parameter Boot Config From Network Netboot and Directed Netboot ParametersParameter Boot Image From Network Parameter Boot Config Pathname Parameter Boot Server AddressParameter Boot Image Pathname Parameter Connector Netboot Interface ParametersParameter Connector IP Address Parameter Slot Parameter Connector Protocol Mask Parameter Connector Subnet MaskParameter Connector Next Hop Parameter Connector State Parameter Output IP Address BootP Relay Agent Interface ParametersParameter Input IP Address Parameter Dlci Number BootP Client Interface Address ParametersParameter IP Address Parameter Selftest Parameter ResetRepeater Port Group Parameters Page Solving Startup Problems Appendix B Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems Router Fails to Get IP Address Upstream Router Not Receiving BootP RequestsUpstream Router Not Sending BootP Responses Router Fails to Netboot See Verifying the BootP Server Setup on page B-14 Router Not Sending BootP ResponsesBootP Server Not Sending BootP Responses Router Netboots, but Fails to Load Applications Router Fails to Perform Directed Netboot Get wfDrivers.*.0 Get wfCSMACDEntry.*.1.connector Get wfSyncEntry.*.1.connectorGet wfTokenRingEntry.*.1.connector Set wfDrivers.wfTMS380Load.0 2147483648commit Displaying Messages from the Router Console Identifying Remote Connectivity ProblemsDisplaying Statistics and Error Messages Guidelines for Using a LAN Protocol Analyzer Guidelines for Using Packet Capture Displaying Parameter Settings Resolving Connectivity Problems Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems Compare the bootptab file with the bootpd.dmp file Debugging the BootP Server Message Explanation Table B-1 BootP Messages Bootptab file for an ARN should contain these entries Verifying the BootP Server Setup Netstat -rn grep -i -n IPaddress Displaying the BootP Server IP Routes Displaying the Number of Packets Forwarded and Dropped Get wfBootpRelayIntfEntry.*.IPaddressQuick Get Instructions Select the following path Upgrading the Software Image Maintaining the Router Software Restoring a Local File System Hints and Notes Setup Hints Implementation Notes Appendix C Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers What Is Quick-Start?Using the Worksheets Fill out one Wide Area Protocol worksheet Using the Quick-Start Local Boot ProcedureFill out the Global Information worksheet completely Prompt Options Your Response Global Information WorksheetGlobal Information Worksheet Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure RIP Worksheet Router Protocol Worksheets Nbma Ospf Worksheet Enter a router priority value. The lower Wide Area Protocol Worksheets DCE PPP Worksheet Frame Relay Worksheet See Configuring PPP Services for Requested Information Options Your Response Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure Smds WorksheetRunning the Quick-Start Script Enter dir to check the contents of the flash memory card Restart the router by entering bootEnter Manager to log Follow the script online Task Action Details Save the configuration file To cancel the test, type q Index Symbols Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Index-7