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... THIS GUIDE Before You Start 5 Organization of the Manual 5 Conventions 5 Related Documentation 6 1 OVERVIEW Introduction 7 Types of SICs 9 Types of MIMs 9 2 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 3Com Router Router 5012 11 3Com Router 5232 13 3Com Router Router 5682 15 3 INSTALLATION PREPARATION Requirements on Environment 17 Precautions 19 Tools, Meter and Devices 20 4 INSTALLATION OF THE ROUTER Installation...Connecting Router to the LAN 28 Connecting Router to the WAN 29 Connecting Router to a Voice Device 42 Checking After the Installation 42 5 STARTUP AND CONFIGURATION OF THE ROUTER Startup of the Router 43...
... THIS GUIDE Before You Start 5 Organization of the Manual 5 Conventions 5 Related Documentation 6 1 OVERVIEW Introduction 7 Types of SICs 9 Types of MIMs 9 2 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 3Com Router Router 5012 11 3Com Router 5232 13 3Com Router Router 5682 15 3 INSTALLATION PREPARATION Requirements on Environment 17 Precautions 19 Tools, Meter and Devices 20 4 INSTALLATION OF THE ROUTER Installation...Connecting Router to the LAN 28 Connecting Router to the WAN 29 Connecting Router to a Voice Device 42 Checking After the Installation 42 5 STARTUP AND CONFIGURATION OF THE ROUTER Startup of the Router 43...
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... the information you to potential personal injury. Conventions Table 1 and lists conventions that alerts you need to install and configure the 3Com® 5000 Router. Information that are responsible for installing and setting up and configure the router. consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of data or potential damage to set up the...
... the information you to potential personal injury. Conventions Table 1 and lists conventions that alerts you need to install and configure the 3Com® 5000 Router. Information that are responsible for installing and setting up and configure the router. consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of data or potential damage to set up the...
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...FICs) associated with this guide, the 3Com® Router 5000/6000 Family documentation set includes the following: ■ 3Com® Router 5000 Getting Started Guide This guide provides information that accompanies the router. ■ 3Com® Router 5000/6000 Configuration Guide This guide contains information on the... CD-ROM that enables you to optimize your router and how they can be used to start and configure the router. It is supplied in ...
...FICs) associated with this guide, the 3Com® Router 5000/6000 Family documentation set includes the following: ■ 3Com® Router 5000 Getting Started Guide This guide provides information that accompanies the router. ■ 3Com® Router 5000/6000 Configuration Guide This guide contains information on the... CD-ROM that enables you to optimize your router and how they can be used to start and configure the router. It is supplied in ...
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... branches on enterprise-level networks. Multiple Channels of the router can be core routers on the network size, 3Com 5000 Routers can provide multiple forms of Service) features. Besides the benefit of simple configuration, the router provides rich network security features, and supports dumb terminal access, SNA (Systems Network Architecture)/DLSw (Data...
... branches on enterprise-level networks. Multiple Channels of the router can be core routers on the network size, 3Com 5000 Routers can provide multiple forms of Service) features. Besides the benefit of simple configuration, the router provides rich network security features, and supports dumb terminal access, SNA (Systems Network Architecture)/DLSw (Data...
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...OFF means the system is installed. Flash memory: As the primary file storage media, stores application programs, anomaly information, configuration file. OFF means the module runs abnormally or no module is abnormal. Their meaning is explained in corresponding slot runs ...normally. Module status LED: ON means the module in the following table: Table 4 LEDs of 3Com Router 5232 2) SYSTEM 4) CON 6) LAN (READY/ACTIVE) 1) Power switch 3) Grounding screw 5) Fixed WAN interface (WAN0) 7) MIM SLOT2 2) Power socket 4) ...
...OFF means the system is installed. Flash memory: As the primary file storage media, stores application programs, anomaly information, configuration file. OFF means the module runs abnormally or no module is abnormal. Their meaning is explained in corresponding slot runs ...normally. Module status LED: ON means the module in the following table: Table 4 LEDs of 3Com Router 5232 2) SYSTEM 4) CON 6) LAN (READY/ACTIVE) 1) Power switch 3) Grounding screw 5) Fixed WAN interface (WAN0) 7) MIM SLOT2 2) Power socket 4) ...
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... primary memory, stores data for communication with CPU during system operation. Flash memory: As the primary file storage media, stores application programs, anomaly information, configuration file. voltage range: -36 to -72 VDC 80 W 0 to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 5% to -60 VDC Max... Green means the interface is being transceived over the Ethernet. OFF means no data is being transceived. System Description Table 5 System description of 3Com Router 5232 LED ACTIVE 1-3 LAN Indication Blinking means data is being transceived by the module in .) 8 kg (17.6 lb) Rated voltage...
... primary memory, stores data for communication with CPU during system operation. Flash memory: As the primary file storage media, stores application programs, anomaly information, configuration file. voltage range: -36 to -72 VDC 80 W 0 to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 5% to -60 VDC Max... Green means the interface is being transceived over the Ethernet. OFF means no data is being transceived. System Description Table 5 System description of 3Com Router 5232 LED ACTIVE 1-3 LAN Indication Blinking means data is being transceived by the module in .) 8 kg (17.6 lb) Rated voltage...
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...Table 13. For the attributes of the router. Console cable is a DB9 (female) connector. Connecting Console Terminal 27 Connecting Console Terminal Introduction to Console Port 3Com 5000 Router provides an RS232 asynchronous serial console (CON) port, through the terminal, follow the procedure below to connect the console cable: 1 Select a ..., refer to Chapter 5. The other end is shown in the following figure: Figure 15 Console cable assembly A A Connection of the Console Cable When configuring the router through which configuration of the console terminal as needed.
...Table 13. For the attributes of the router. Console cable is a DB9 (female) connector. Connecting Console Terminal 27 Connecting Console Terminal Introduction to Console Port 3Com 5000 Router provides an RS232 asynchronous serial console (CON) port, through the terminal, follow the procedure below to connect the console cable: 1 Select a ..., refer to Chapter 5. The other end is shown in the following figure: Figure 15 Console cable assembly A A Connection of the Console Cable When configuring the router through which configuration of the console terminal as needed.
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The local Modem is used for remote configuration or dial-up backup. 30 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION OF THE ROUTER Figure 17 AUX cable assembly Connection of the AUX cable Follow these steps to connect the AUX cable: 1 Plug the RJ45 connector of the AUX cable into the AUX port of the router. 2 Connect the DB25 or DB9 connector of the analog Modem. In general, the AUX port is first connected to the remote Modem through PSTN, and then to the serial interface of the AUX cable to the remote device.
The local Modem is used for remote configuration or dial-up backup. 30 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION OF THE ROUTER Figure 17 AUX cable assembly Connection of the AUX cable Follow these steps to connect the AUX cable: 1 Plug the RJ45 connector of the AUX cable into the AUX port of the router. 2 Connect the DB25 or DB9 connector of the analog Modem. In general, the AUX port is first connected to the remote Modem through PSTN, and then to the serial interface of the AUX cable to the remote device.
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... connected to the console port on the router, and the DB-25 or DB-9 connector to the serial interface of the Router You can only configure the router through a PC, the terminal emulator (such as Terminal of Windows 3.1 and HyperTerminal of Windows95/98/NT) should be run on the PC to... Opening the console terminal and setting up a new connection. Enter a name for Console Terminal Opening the Console Terminal and Setting Up a New Connection If the configuration is performed through the console port if it is the first time you use it.
... connected to the console port on the router, and the DB-25 or DB-9 connector to the serial interface of the Router You can only configure the router through a PC, the terminal emulator (such as Terminal of Windows 3.1 and HyperTerminal of Windows95/98/NT) should be run on the PC to... Opening the console terminal and setting up a new connection. Enter a name for Console Terminal Opening the Console Terminal and Setting Up a New Connection If the configuration is performed through the console port if it is the first time you use it.
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Select the serial interface to set the parameters of the Hyper Terminal in Figure 37. Please note that the selected serial interface should be connected in the [Connect using] box, as shown 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. Figure 37 Setting the connection port in the local configuration
Select the serial interface to set the parameters of the Hyper Terminal in Figure 37. Please note that the selected serial interface should be connected in the [Connect using] box, as shown 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. Figure 37 Setting the connection port in the local configuration
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... [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 aware of where the power supply switch to none. Startup of the router. Powering On the...
... [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 aware of where the power supply switch to none. Startup of the router. Powering On the...
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...on the front panel are normal ■ In the process of Boot ROM. After the startup (in this manual for reference). Startup Process 3Com 5000 Routers use the same version of the Router". 2 Whether the console terminal display is normal The startup interface on (please see "...(V2.00)" will enter the program decompression process. If SLOT 1 and 2 are ON first. Then, if SLOT 2 and 3 are prompted to configure the router. Testing memory...OK! 256M bytes SDRAM 32768k bytes flash memory Hardware Version is MTR 1.0 CPLD Version is successful. Otherwise, the system will enter...
...on the front panel are normal ■ In the process of Boot ROM. After the startup (in this manual for reference). Startup Process 3Com 5000 Routers use the same version of the Router". 2 Whether the console terminal display is normal The startup interface on (please see "...(V2.00)" will enter the program decompression process. If SLOT 1 and 2 are ON first. Then, if SLOT 2 and 3 are prompted to configure the router. Testing memory...OK! 256M bytes SDRAM 32768k bytes flash memory Hardware Version is MTR 1.0 CPLD Version is successful. Otherwise, the system will enter...
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... on the above requirements, draw a clear and integrated networking diagram. 3 Configure the WAN interface of the router. Configuration Fundamentals of the Router Basic Configuration In general, the configuration steps are as follows: Steps 1 Before configuring the router, the networking requirements should be configured. Press ENTER to configure DCC parameters. If it is necessary to the transmission medium...
... on the above requirements, draw a clear and integrated networking diagram. 3 Configure the WAN interface of the router. Configuration Fundamentals of the Router Basic Configuration In general, the configuration steps are as follows: Steps 1 Before configuring the router, the networking requirements should be configured. Press ENTER to configure DCC parameters. If it is necessary to the transmission medium...
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... the keywords of the command. anytime to get online help. ■ Provides network diagnostic tools, such as ping, display current-configuration, interface) can be executed under a particular view. These commands can be used to directly log on and manage other routers. ... command, the command will be interpreted accordingly. Command Line Interface The command line interface of 3Com 5000 Routers provide plenty of configuration commands. 48 CHAPTER 5: STARTUP AND CONFIGURATION OF THE ROUTER Command Line Interface Characteristics of the Command Line Interface The command line interface of...
... the keywords of the command. anytime to get online help. ■ Provides network diagnostic tools, such as ping, display current-configuration, interface) can be executed under a particular view. These commands can be used to directly log on and manage other routers. ... command, the command will be interpreted accordingly. Command Line Interface The command line interface of 3Com 5000 Routers provide plenty of configuration commands. 48 CHAPTER 5: STARTUP AND CONFIGURATION OF THE ROUTER Command Line Interface Characteristics of the Command Line Interface The command line interface of...
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...application and Boot ROM image through XMODEM ■ Upgrading the application image through TFTP ■ Uploading/downloading the application image and configuration file through FTP 3Com 5000 Routers are loaded initially. For the association between the version and Boot ROM image, see the corresponding Release Notes. You ... ■ Boot ROM image file used for booting the application at boot ■ Application image file (main software) ■ Configuration file Software maintenance mainly involves these three types of the application and Boot ROM program before software upgrade.
...application and Boot ROM image through XMODEM ■ Upgrading the application image through TFTP ■ Uploading/downloading the application image and configuration file through FTP 3Com 5000 Routers are loaded initially. For the association between the version and Boot ROM image, see the corresponding Release Notes. You ... ■ Boot ROM image file used for booting the application at boot ■ Application image file (main software) ■ Configuration file Software maintenance mainly involves these three types of the application and Boot ROM program before software upgrade.
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... appears, press . The dual image function is available with the router. Boot Menu Start the router; You can separately upgrade and back up and ignore configuration 8: Enter debugging environment 9: Boot Rom Operation Menu a: Do not check the version of the software b: Exit and reboot Enter your choice(1-3):1 3 Set the type of...
... appears, press . The dual image function is available with the router. Boot Menu Start the router; You can separately upgrade and back up and ignore configuration 8: Enter debugging environment 9: Boot Rom Operation Menu a: Do not check the version of the software b: Exit and reboot Enter your choice(1-3):1 3 Set the type of...
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...reboot. The system removes the Ignore flag after resetting console authentication is selected. Now, the a.bin file is required. 7 Start up and ignore configuration. This, however, is now M. exit and then restart the router. Select option 7. Note that the type of a.bin is a one -...first boot file. 4 Display applications in Flash memory. In case you forget the password, you can see that if not saved, the modified configuration cannot survive a reboot. The console screen displays: M=MAIN B=BACKUP S=SECURE * NO. Upon validation of the setting, the file type of the...
...reboot. The system removes the Ignore flag after resetting console authentication is selected. Now, the a.bin file is required. 7 Start up and ignore configuration. This, however, is now M. exit and then restart the router. Select option 7. Note that the type of a.bin is a one -...first boot file. 4 Display applications in Flash memory. In case you forget the password, you can see that if not saved, the modified configuration cannot survive a reboot. The console screen displays: M=MAIN B=BACKUP S=SECURE * NO. Upon validation of the setting, the file type of the...
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To enter Boot Menu, you must press within three seconds after that, you can directly use the console port without building up another configuration environment. After that your choice(1-5): 1 Ignore software version check for example. This, however, works only once; To re-enter the menu after the information "Press ...
To enter Boot Menu, you must press within three seconds after that, you can directly use the console port without building up another configuration environment. After that your choice(1-5): 1 Ignore software version check for example. This, however, works only once; To re-enter the menu after the information "Press ...
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... ESD-preventive wrist strap ■ Static shielding bag NET download completed... You can serve as the one configured at FTP Server flags (f): 0x0 After you configure these parameters, the system saves them automatically. 4 Press to return to upload or download the files of... select . Hardware Maintenance 57 host inet (h) : IP address of application image, Boot ROM image, and configuration. You must be consistent with the 3Com 5000 Routers. Subnet Mask: 0xfffff800 Attaching network interface lo0... Hardware Maintenance Required Tools Installation tools are not provided...
... ESD-preventive wrist strap ■ Static shielding bag NET download completed... You can serve as the one configured at FTP Server flags (f): 0x0 After you configure these parameters, the system saves them automatically. 4 Press to return to upload or download the files of... select . Hardware Maintenance 57 host inet (h) : IP address of application image, Boot ROM image, and configuration. You must be consistent with the 3Com 5000 Routers. Subnet Mask: 0xfffff800 Attaching network interface lo0... Hardware Maintenance Required Tools Installation tools are not provided...
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...available with the router include: ■ SDRAM: where the host program is an anti-dismantle seal of 3Com Corporation. 58 CHAPTER 6: ROUTER MAINTENANCE Opening the Chassis Follow these steps to open the chassis yourself but... of your sales agent and must keep it has good skin-contact. ■ Use the SDRAMs provided by 3Com Corporation only. Figure 40 Open the chassis cover 1) Chassis cover 3) Fastening screw 2) Chassis bottom CAUTION: ■... there is running. ■ Flash memory: stores the application and configuration files. ■ Boot ROM: stores the Boot ROM program.
...available with the router include: ■ SDRAM: where the host program is an anti-dismantle seal of 3Com Corporation. 58 CHAPTER 6: ROUTER MAINTENANCE Opening the Chassis Follow these steps to open the chassis yourself but... of your sales agent and must keep it has good skin-contact. ■ Use the SDRAMs provided by 3Com Corporation only. Figure 40 Open the chassis cover 1) Chassis cover 3) Fastening screw 2) Chassis bottom CAUTION: ■... there is running. ■ Flash memory: stores the application and configuration files. ■ Boot ROM: stores the Boot ROM program.