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... device. Conventions Table 1 and lists conventions that describes important features or instructions. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that are responsible for use by network administrators who are used throughout this guide, follow the instructions in your Router 5000. Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to set up the configuration environment, and power up network equipment...
... device. Conventions Table 1 and lists conventions that describes important features or instructions. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that are responsible for use by network administrators who are used throughout this guide, follow the instructions in your Router 5000. Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to set up the configuration environment, and power up network equipment...
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... manual provides information about the web interface and command line interface that enables you to manage the router. It is also available under the Help button on the features supported by the router. ■ a summary of the features supported by your router and how they can be used to optimize your network. It is supplied in PDF format on the CD-ROM that accompanies the router. ■ 3Com® Router 6000 Getting Started Guide...
... manual provides information about the web interface and command line interface that enables you to manage the router. It is also available under the Help button on the features supported by the router. ■ a summary of the features supported by your router and how they can be used to optimize your network. It is supplied in PDF format on the CD-ROM that accompanies the router. ■ 3Com® Router 6000 Getting Started Guide...
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... supports dumb terminal access, SNA (Systems Network Architecture)/DLSw (Data-Link Switching), IP multicast, ATM, MPLS and abundant QoS (Quality of Ethernet Solution interfaces, such as packet processing capacity, maximum traffic on interfaces, delay, frame drop rate, restoration period due to -end network solutions for clients in industries such as telecom management networks and billing networks. 3Com 5000 Routers adopt modular design and provide multiple optional MIMs (Multifunctional Interface Modules) and SICs (Smart Interface Cards...
... supports dumb terminal access, SNA (Systems Network Architecture)/DLSw (Data-Link Switching), IP multicast, ATM, MPLS and abundant QoS (Quality of Ethernet Solution interfaces, such as packet processing capacity, maximum traffic on interfaces, delay, frame drop rate, restoration period due to -end network solutions for clients in industries such as telecom management networks and billing networks. 3Com 5000 Routers adopt modular design and provide multiple optional MIMs (Multifunctional Interface Modules) and SICs (Smart Interface Cards...
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... FXS/FXO/E&M interface can provide faster forwarding speed, get support from external networks. ■ Supports VPN (Virtual Private Network, including GRE, L2TP) and provides IPSec (IP Security) and IKE (Internet Key Exchange) technologies. With high-speed CPU and digital signal processing (DSP) technology, 3Com 5000 Routers can provide voice over DSLAM equipment via Label Switched Paths (LSPs). MPLS, a combination of private networks via PSTN. It can connect common phone sets, fax machines and...
... FXS/FXO/E&M interface can provide faster forwarding speed, get support from external networks. ■ Supports VPN (Virtual Private Network, including GRE, L2TP) and provides IPSec (IP Security) and IKE (Internet Key Exchange) technologies. With high-speed CPU and digital signal processing (DSP) technology, 3Com 5000 Routers can provide voice over DSLAM equipment via Label Switched Paths (LSPs). MPLS, a combination of private networks via PSTN. It can connect common phone sets, fax machines and...
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... interface card cannot operate properly. Blinking indicates that the interface card operates normally. MIM LED. ON indicates that the system is installed in the following table: Table 2 LEDs of data transceiving on the fixed Ethernet interface. OFF indicates that no interface card is in the slot or the module cannot operate properly. Fixed synchronous/asynchronous serial interface LED: Show the status of 3Com Router 5012 LED POWER SYSTEM SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 WAN LAN Indication System power LED...
... interface card cannot operate properly. Blinking indicates that the interface card operates normally. MIM LED. ON indicates that the system is installed in the following table: Table 2 LEDs of data transceiving on the fixed Ethernet interface. OFF indicates that no interface card is in the slot or the module cannot operate properly. Fixed synchronous/asynchronous serial interface LED: Show the status of 3Com Router 5012 LED POWER SYSTEM SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 WAN LAN Indication System power LED...
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... Table 5 System description of 3Com Router 5232 LED ACTIVE 1-3 LAN Indication Blinking means data is normal. Flash memory: As the primary file storage media, stores application programs, anomaly information, configuration file. Boot ROM: Stores Bootstrap program. OFF means no data is being transceived by the module in .) 8 kg (17.6 lb) Rated voltage range: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz Max. Ethernet interface LED: Green means the interface...
... Table 5 System description of 3Com Router 5232 LED ACTIVE 1-3 LAN Indication Blinking means data is normal. Flash memory: As the primary file storage media, stores application programs, anomaly information, configuration file. Boot ROM: Stores Bootstrap program. OFF means no data is being transceived by the module in .) 8 kg (17.6 lb) Rated voltage range: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz Max. Ethernet interface LED: Green means the interface...
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... Router installation process Start Install the Router to the specified location Connect PGND Connect power cord Connect the Router to Console terminal Check Power on End CAUTION: ■ You must follow this manual carefully and verify that the requirements listed have read Chapter 3 "Installation Preparation" of this procedure to voice device Check Connect power cord/power on Troubleshooting No Normal? Yes Power off and disconnect the power cord Power off the power switch and disconnect the power cord before installing interface cards...
... Router installation process Start Install the Router to the specified location Connect PGND Connect power cord Connect the Router to Console terminal Check Power on End CAUTION: ■ You must follow this manual carefully and verify that the requirements listed have read Chapter 3 "Installation Preparation" of this procedure to voice device Check Connect power cord/power on Troubleshooting No Normal? Yes Power off and disconnect the power cord Power off the power switch and disconnect the power cord before installing interface cards...
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... rate Function Protocol Description RJ45 RS232 300 bps to the WAN 3Com 5000 Routers provide multiple types of WAN interfaces, and the fixed WAN interfaces include an AUX port and a WAN interface (synchronous/asynchronous serial interface). ON means the link is furnished at the same time with a DB9 (male) connector and a DB25 (male) connector. For the attributes of the AUX port, please refer to plug into the AUX port of the device...
... rate Function Protocol Description RJ45 RS232 300 bps to the WAN 3Com 5000 Routers provide multiple types of WAN interfaces, and the fixed WAN interfaces include an AUX port and a WAN interface (synchronous/asynchronous serial interface). ON means the link is furnished at the same time with a DB9 (male) connector and a DB25 (male) connector. For the attributes of the AUX port, please refer to plug into the AUX port of the device...
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.../asynchronous mode Synchronous/Asynchronous serial interface can operate in these two modes. Table 16 Attributes of 3Com 5000 Routers is a synchronous/asynchronous serial interface, which is usually used for the connection with the operating mode. Connecting Router to the WAN 31 Connecting WAN Interface to DSU/CSU Connecting Synchronous/Asynchronous Serial Interface to DSU/CSU Introduction to Table 16. The maximum transmission distance and baud rate of the interface, please refer to the Synchronous/Asynchronous Serial Interface...
.../asynchronous mode Synchronous/Asynchronous serial interface can operate in these two modes. Table 16 Attributes of 3Com 5000 Routers is a synchronous/asynchronous serial interface, which is usually used for the connection with the operating mode. Connecting Router to the WAN 31 Connecting WAN Interface to DSU/CSU Connecting Synchronous/Asynchronous Serial Interface to DSU/CSU Introduction to Table 16. The maximum transmission distance and baud rate of the interface, please refer to the Synchronous/Asynchronous Serial Interface...
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... determine whether the device connected to the manual that came with the cable type, which can operate in identifying DTE and DCE. Usually, the router serves as a DCE device. Also the following table will be selected for the protocol applied. Proper connection cable needs to work as the dial-up interface. In general, the asynchronous serial interface is connected to an external Modem or a Terminal Adapter (TA) to...
... determine whether the device connected to the manual that came with the cable type, which can operate in identifying DTE and DCE. Usually, the router serves as a DCE device. Also the following table will be selected for the protocol applied. Proper connection cable needs to work as the dial-up interface. In general, the asynchronous serial interface is connected to an external Modem or a Terminal Adapter (TA) to...
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... router if needed. If the WAN adopts dial-up line, connect the cable to DSU/CSU as an example): CAUTION: Do not hot swap the synchronous/asynchronous cable. ■ X.21 DCE cable assembly Figure 29 X.21 DCE cable assembly Connecting Router to the WAN 37 CAUTION: The aforementioned cables are listed in the following table: Table 18 E1 interface attributes Attribute Connector type Interface standard Maximum baud rate Matching cable Operating mode...
... router if needed. If the WAN adopts dial-up line, connect the cable to DSU/CSU as an example): CAUTION: Do not hot swap the synchronous/asynchronous cable. ■ X.21 DCE cable assembly Figure 29 X.21 DCE cable assembly Connecting Router to the WAN 37 CAUTION: The aforementioned cables are listed in the following table: Table 18 E1 interface attributes Attribute Connector type Interface standard Maximum baud rate Matching cable Operating mode...
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... no link is connected to check the line. T1 Interface Cable T1 interface matches 100Ω standard shielded cable. See the following table: Table 19 T1interface attributes Attribute Connector type Interface standard Maximum baud rate Matching cable Operating mode Function Description RJ45 G.703/T1 102, G.704 1.544 Mbps T1 cable (100Ω standard shielded cable) T1, CT1, ISDN PRI Backup Terminal access ISDN For the T1 module, corresponding serial interface shall be created...
... no link is connected to check the line. T1 Interface Cable T1 interface matches 100Ω standard shielded cable. See the following table: Table 19 T1interface attributes Attribute Connector type Interface standard Maximum baud rate Matching cable Operating mode Function Description RJ45 G.703/T1 102, G.704 1.544 Mbps T1 cable (100Ω standard shielded cable) T1, CT1, ISDN PRI Backup Terminal access ISDN For the T1 module, corresponding serial interface shall be created...
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Figure 37 Setting the connection port in Windows98: 1 Select a connection port. 44 CHAPTER 5: STARTUP AND CONFIGURATION OF THE ROUTER Setting Terminal Parameters Follow these steps to be consistent with the actual serial interface connected by the console cable. Please note that the selected serial interface should be connected in the [Connect using] box, as shown in Figure 37. Select the serial interface to set the parameters of the Hyper Terminal in the local configuration
Figure 37 Setting the connection port in Windows98: 1 Select a connection port. 44 CHAPTER 5: STARTUP AND CONFIGURATION OF THE ROUTER Setting Terminal Parameters Follow these steps to be consistent with the actual serial interface connected by the console cable. Please note that the selected serial interface should be connected in the [Connect using] box, as shown in Figure 37. Select the serial interface to set the parameters of the Hyper Terminal in the local configuration
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... items before powering on the power switch of the router. Powering On the Router Checking Before Power-On Check according to enter the properties setting window. Figure 38 Setting serial interface parameters 3 Set HyperTerminal properties. Select [Properties\Port Settings] in the properties dialog box of the router. ■ Whether the console cable is correctly connected, whether the PC or terminal for configuration is located, so that the power supply can be VT100 or Auto detect...
... items before powering on the power switch of the router. Powering On the Router Checking Before Power-On Check according to enter the properties setting window. Figure 38 Setting serial interface parameters 3 Set HyperTerminal properties. Select [Properties\Port Settings] in the properties dialog box of the router. ■ Whether the console cable is correctly connected, whether the PC or terminal for configuration is located, so that the power supply can be VT100 or Auto detect...
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... Boot Menu: Boot Menu: 1: Download application program with XMODEM 2: Download application program with NET 3: Set application file type 4: Display applications in Flash 5: Clear application super password 6: Reset console authentication 7: Start up the extended segment. By default, the system defines and attempts to boot in order with three boot files: main, backup, and secure, provided they are described in this option, the following Net Port Download Menu appears: Net Port Download Menu: 1: Change Net Parameter 2: Download...
... Boot Menu: Boot Menu: 1: Download application program with XMODEM 2: Download application program with NET 3: Set application file type 4: Display applications in Flash 5: Clear application super password 6: Reset console authentication 7: Start up the extended segment. By default, the system defines and attempts to boot in order with three boot files: main, backup, and secure, provided they are described in this option, the following Net Port Download Menu appears: Net Port Download Menu: 1: Change Net Parameter 2: Download...
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... to return to Flash memory and displays: Flag set successfully. The system sets an Ignore flag to Boot Menu. 5 Clear the application super password. Note that the type of the original main boot file changes to log in from the console port without authentication. The console screen displays: M=MAIN B=BACKUP S=SECURE * NO. Select the option; Note that this option is now M. Name Size Type Time 1 main.bin 5988025...
... to return to Flash memory and displays: Flag set successfully. The system sets an Ignore flag to Boot Menu. 5 Clear the application super password. Note that the type of the original main boot file changes to log in from the console port without authentication. The console screen displays: M=MAIN B=BACKUP S=SECURE * NO. Select the option; Note that this option is now M. Name Size Type Time 1 main.bin 5988025...
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... the Ethernet interface for getting the source file. Given FTP Server, you need to set these parameters: file name: Name of the file to be downloaded inet on ethernet (e) : IP address of TFTP Server flags (f): 0x80 ■ When upgrading with the 3Com 5000 Routers. In this approach, the router is TFTP or FTP Client and needs connecting to the Ethernet interface on the PC connected to TFTP or FTP Server using an Ethernet interface. You must install one yourself. 1 Start TFTP...
... the Ethernet interface for getting the source file. Given FTP Server, you need to set these parameters: file name: Name of the file to be downloaded inet on ethernet (e) : IP address of TFTP Server flags (f): 0x80 ■ When upgrading with the 3Com 5000 Routers. In this approach, the router is TFTP or FTP Client and needs connecting to the Ethernet interface on the PC connected to TFTP or FTP Server using an Ethernet interface. You must install one yourself. 1 Start TFTP...
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... before servicing the device to the device. Figure 40 Open the chassis cover 1) Chassis cover 3) Fastening screw 2) Chassis bottom CAUTION: ■ On a mounting screw of your sales agent for any damage or consequence resulted from users' operation without permission. ■ Do not replace the hardware unless necessary and under the guidance of the router and remove the power cord. 2 Remove all interface cables from the front panel, and...
... before servicing the device to the device. Figure 40 Open the chassis cover 1) Chassis cover 3) Fastening screw 2) Chassis bottom CAUTION: ■ On a mounting screw of your sales agent for any damage or consequence resulted from users' operation without permission. ■ Do not replace the hardware unless necessary and under the guidance of the router and remove the power cord. 2 Remove all interface cables from the front panel, and...
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... prompt message "Copied program error". Troubleshooting: Verify whether the terminal (e.g., the HyperTerminal) parameter settings are caused by checking the LED status of system starting, and the system will reboot. Troubleshooting of SDRAM Nothing Displays After POST Fault: After the POST of the router, despite the normal power system (the POWER LED is ON) and proper connection of the router, the console terminal displays illegible characters. You...
... prompt message "Copied program error". Troubleshooting: Verify whether the terminal (e.g., the HyperTerminal) parameter settings are caused by checking the LED status of system starting, and the system will reboot. Troubleshooting of SDRAM Nothing Displays After POST Fault: After the POST of the router, despite the normal power system (the POWER LED is ON) and proper connection of the router, the console terminal displays illegible characters. You...
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Upgrade the application software again after the problem is wrong. Please check. NET download completed... tftpGet: Error occurred while transferring the file. An Error Occurred!:tftp transfer failed: error 0x43 download error!!! In this case, it is very likely that the IP address of the Ethernet interface. ■ If Windows prompts "The system detected conflict between the application software version and the router model. Run the winipcfg command and the system will prompt...
Upgrade the application software again after the problem is wrong. Please check. NET download completed... tftpGet: Error occurred while transferring the file. An Error Occurred!:tftp transfer failed: error 0x43 download error!!! In this case, it is very likely that the IP address of the Ethernet interface. ■ If Windows prompts "The system detected conflict between the application software version and the router model. Run the winipcfg command and the system will prompt...