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... 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 Process 21 Installing the Router to the Specified Location 22 Connecting the PGND Wire 23 Connecting the...
... 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 Process 21 Installing the Router to the Specified Location 22 Connecting the PGND Wire 23 Connecting the...
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...Release Notes differ from the information in this guide. Caution Warning Information that alerts you need to install and configure the 3Com® 5000 Router. Release Notes The Release Notes provide important information about the documents and CD-ROM that are responsible for use... instructions an how to potential personal injury. The guide is intended for installing and setting up and configure the router. Organization of the Manual The 3Com® Router 5000 Family Installation Guide consists of the following chapters: ■ Overview-Provides a brief overview of the...
...Release Notes differ from the information in this guide. Caution Warning Information that alerts you need to install and configure the 3Com® 5000 Router. Release Notes The Release Notes provide important information about the documents and CD-ROM that are responsible for use... instructions an how to potential personal injury. The guide is intended for installing and setting up and configure the router. Organization of the Manual The 3Com® Router 5000 Family Installation Guide consists of the following chapters: ■ Overview-Provides a brief overview of the...
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.../ This guide is supplied in PDF format on the CD-ROM that accompanies the router. ■ 3Com® Router 5000/6000 Configuration Guide This guide contains information on the web interface. ■ 3Com® Router 5000/6000 Command Reference Guide This guide provides detailed information about the Smart Interface Cards (SICs), Multi-Functional Interface Modules (MIMs...
.../ This guide is supplied in PDF format on the CD-ROM that accompanies the router. ■ 3Com® Router 5000/6000 Configuration Guide This guide contains information on the web interface. ■ 3Com® Router 5000/6000 Command Reference Guide This guide provides detailed information about the Smart Interface Cards (SICs), Multi-Functional Interface Modules (MIMs...
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... Cards). Depending on the network size, 3Com 5000 Routers can meet users' requirements. Multiple Channels of Asynchronous Serial Interface Access ■ Connected to overloading of the router can be changed or extended as optical/electrical interface, 10/100/1000Mbps interface. Besides the benefit of simple configuration, the router provides rich network security features, and supports...
... Cards). Depending on the network size, 3Com 5000 Routers can meet users' requirements. Multiple Channels of Asynchronous Serial Interface Access ■ Connected to overloading of the router can be changed or extended as optical/electrical interface, 10/100/1000Mbps interface. Besides the benefit of simple configuration, the router provides rich network security features, and supports...
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... 2) Power socket 4) Fixed LAN interface (LAN0) 6) MIM SLOT1 8) MIM SLOT3 Panel LEDs 10 LEDs are provided on . 3Com Router 5232 13 SDRAM (synchronous dynamic random-access memory): As the primary memory, stores data for communication with CPU during system operation. ...storage media, stores application programs, anomaly information, configuration file. Boot ROM: Stores Bootstrap program. 3Com Router 5232 Appearance Figure 3 Front view of 3Com Router 5232 1) POWER 3) AUX 5) SLOT1~3 (READY/ACTIVE) Figure 4 Rear view of 3Com Router 5232 LED POWER SYSTEM READY Indication System power...
... 2) Power socket 4) Fixed LAN interface (LAN0) 6) MIM SLOT1 8) MIM SLOT3 Panel LEDs 10 LEDs are provided on . 3Com Router 5232 13 SDRAM (synchronous dynamic random-access memory): As the primary memory, stores data for communication with CPU during system operation. ...storage media, stores application programs, anomaly information, configuration file. Boot ROM: Stores Bootstrap program. 3Com Router 5232 Appearance Figure 3 Front view of 3Com Router 5232 1) POWER 3) AUX 5) SLOT1~3 (READY/ACTIVE) Figure 4 Rear view of 3Com Router 5232 LED POWER SYSTEM READY Indication System power...
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...interface is being transceived. Flash memory: As the primary file storage media, stores application programs, anomaly information, configuration file. 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 ... 0 to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 5% to -60 VDC Max. 14 CHAPTER 2: SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Table 4 LEDs of 3Com Router 5232 Item Fixed interface Slot CPU NVRAM Boot ROM SDRAM Flash Size (H x W x D) Weight Input voltage AC DC System power consumption Operation ...
...interface is being transceived. Flash memory: As the primary file storage media, stores application programs, anomaly information, configuration file. 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 ... 0 to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 5% to -60 VDC Max. 14 CHAPTER 2: SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Table 4 LEDs of 3Com Router 5232 Item Fixed interface Slot CPU NVRAM Boot ROM SDRAM Flash Size (H x W x D) Weight Input voltage AC DC System power consumption Operation ...
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... 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 the console port of the router. The console port can be performed. For the ...15 Console cable assembly A A Connection of the Console Cable When configuring the router through which configuration of the router. Turn the power switch off, then connect the DB9 serial interface of the router displays on the router. Console cable is a DB9 (female) connector. Normally, the ...
... 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 the console port of the router. The console port can be performed. For the ...15 Console cable assembly A A Connection of the Console Cable When configuring the router through which configuration of the router. Turn the power switch off, then connect the DB9 serial interface of the router displays on the router. Console cable is a DB9 (female) connector. Normally, the ...
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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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... DB-25 or DB-9 connector to set up a new connection Setting the Parameters for the new connection and click . 5 STARTUP AND CONFIGURATION OF THE ROUTER Startup 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 a PC. Enter a name for Console Terminal Opening...
... DB-25 or DB-9 connector to set up a new connection Setting the Parameters for the new connection and click . 5 STARTUP AND CONFIGURATION OF THE ROUTER Startup 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 a PC. Enter a name for Console Terminal Opening...
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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. Figure 37 Setting the connection port in Windows98: 1 Select a connection port. Select the serial interface to set the parameters of the Hyper Terminal in the local configuration
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. Figure 37 Setting the connection port in Windows98: 1 Select a connection port. Select the serial interface to set the parameters of the Hyper Terminal in the local configuration
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...the properties setting window. Figure 38 Setting serial interface parameters 3 Set HyperTerminal properties. Powering On the Router ■ Turn on the site power. ■ Turn on the router, be VT100 or Auto detect, and click to return to none. Startup of where the power supply... voltage of the power supply complies with the requirement of the router. WARNING: Before powering on the power switch 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 disconnected quickly...
...the properties setting window. Figure 38 Setting serial interface parameters 3 Set HyperTerminal properties. Powering On the Router ■ Turn on the site power. ■ Turn on the router, be VT100 or Auto detect, and click to return to none. Startup of where the power supply... voltage of the power supply complies with the requirement of the router. WARNING: Before powering on the power switch 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 disconnected quickly...
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... program decompression process. ■ After "3Com 5000 Router Boot ROM, V9.13" appears, "3Com start booting,(V2.00) Starting at 0x1500000... * * * 3Com 5000 Routers Boot ROM, V9.13 * * * Compiled at 12:17:34 , Jul 19 2005. 46 CHAPTER 5: STARTUP AND CONFIGURATION OF THE ROUTER Checking/Operating After Power-On After the router is pressed immediately (within three seconds...
... program decompression process. ■ After "3Com 5000 Router Boot ROM, V9.13" appears, "3Com start booting,(V2.00) Starting at 0x1500000... * * * 3Com 5000 Routers Boot ROM, V9.13 * * * Compiled at 12:17:34 , Jul 19 2005. 46 CHAPTER 5: STARTUP AND CONFIGURATION OF THE ROUTER Checking/Operating After Power-On After the router is pressed immediately (within three seconds...
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... all the interfaces on the above requirements, draw a clear and integrated networking diagram. 3 Configure the WAN interface of the WAN. If it is necessary to the transmission medium of the router. Configuration Fundamentals of the subnets. 5 Configure the routes. First, configure the physical operating parameters (e.g., the operating mode of the serial interface, baud rate and...
... all the interfaces on the above requirements, draw a clear and integrated networking diagram. 3 Configure the WAN interface of the WAN. If it is necessary to the transmission medium of the router. Configuration Fundamentals of the subnets. 5 Configure the routes. First, configure the physical operating parameters (e.g., the operating mode of the serial interface, baud rate and...
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... all views. But some common commands (such as Tracert and Ping, to configure and manage the router. Command Line Interface The command line interface of 3Com 5000 Routers provide plenty of configuration commands. In general, only certain commands can be executed in all kinds of...user protection is adopted to a view. 48 CHAPTER 5: STARTUP AND CONFIGURATION OF THE ROUTER Command Line Interface Characteristics of the Command Line Interface The command line interface of 3Com 5000 Routers provides a number of configuration commands, which can be used to get online help. ■...
... all views. But some common commands (such as Tracert and Ping, to configure and manage the router. Command Line Interface The command line interface of 3Com 5000 Routers provide plenty of configuration commands. In general, only certain commands can be executed in all kinds of...user protection is adopted to a view. 48 CHAPTER 5: STARTUP AND CONFIGURATION OF THE ROUTER Command Line Interface Characteristics of the Command Line Interface The command line interface of 3Com 5000 Routers provides a number of configuration commands, which can be used to get online help. ■...
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... new product features. 6 ROUTER MAINTENANCE Software Maintenance Introduction The Router manages three types of files: ■ Boot ROM image file used for booting the application at boot ■ Application image file (main software) ■ Configuration file Software maintenance mainly involves...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.
... new product features. 6 ROUTER MAINTENANCE Software Maintenance Introduction The Router manages three types of files: ■ Boot ROM image file used for booting the application at boot ■ Application image file (main software) ■ Configuration file Software maintenance mainly involves...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.
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...: Enter the correct password (void by default) to boot in sequence as an example. 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 ...Net Port Download Menu appears: Net Port Download Menu: 1: Change Net Parameter 2: Download From Net 3: Exit to boot with the router. 50 CHAPTER 6: ROUTER MAINTENANCE Software This section describes how to enter Boot Menu appears, press . The dual image function is available with the secure boot file...
...: Enter the correct password (void by default) to boot in sequence as an example. 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 ...Net Port Download Menu appears: Net Port Download Menu: 1: Change Net Parameter 2: Download From Net 3: Exit to boot with the router. 50 CHAPTER 6: ROUTER MAINTENANCE Software This section describes how to enter Boot Menu appears, press . The dual image function is available with the secure boot file...
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...may change or delete the password. Note that the type of the router after its boot is selected. To have the router boot with the new configuration, you can see that if not saved, the modified configuration cannot survive a reboot. Select in this option is completed. Selecting ..., you must provide the super password at the first reboot after completing configuration. You must perform the save operation after resetting console authentication is a one -time operation. exit and then restart the router. The system sets an Ignore flag to N/A. Select the option; The...
...may change or delete the password. Note that the type of the router after its boot is selected. To have the router boot with the new configuration, you can see that if not saved, the modified configuration cannot survive a reboot. Select in this option is completed. Selecting ..., you must provide the super password at the first reboot after completing configuration. You must perform the save operation after resetting console authentication is a one -time operation. exit and then restart the router. The system sets an Ignore flag to N/A. Select the option; The...
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... the system skip version check during upgrade. The console screen displays: Download speed is 115200 bps. Press to exit and reboot the router. To enter Boot Menu, you must press within three seconds after that your choice(1-6): 2 Select an appropriate download speed, for 115200...once; appears. Upgrading Software Through XMODEM When upgrading software through XMODEM, you can directly use the console port without building up another configuration environment. Press ENTER key when ready. 3 Change the baud rate on the console terminal (see Figure 5-4) to 115200 bps, and select ...
... the system skip version check during upgrade. The console screen displays: Download speed is 115200 bps. Press to exit and reboot the router. To enter Boot Menu, you must press within three seconds after that your choice(1-6): 2 Select an appropriate download speed, for 115200...once; appears. Upgrading Software Through XMODEM When upgrading software through XMODEM, you can directly use the console port without building up another configuration environment. Press ENTER key when ready. 3 Change the baud rate on the console terminal (see Figure 5-4) to 115200 bps, and select ...
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done. Loading... NET download completed... You must be consistent with the 3Com 5000 Routers. Hardware Maintenance 57 host inet (h) : IP address of application image, Boot ROM image, and configuration. Press to fei0. ftp password (pw) (blank = use rsh): Password, which must have the following tools available. ...system. 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 Net Port Download Menu, and there select . The router can run FTP Client to upload or ...
done. Loading... NET download completed... You must be consistent with the 3Com 5000 Routers. Hardware Maintenance 57 host inet (h) : IP address of application image, Boot ROM image, and configuration. Press to fei0. ftp password (pw) (blank = use rsh): Password, which must have the following tools available. ...system. 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 Net Port Download Menu, and there select . The router can run FTP Client to upload or ...
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... cover 1) Chassis cover 3) Fastening screw 2) Chassis bottom CAUTION: ■ On a mounting screw of your router chassis, there is running. ■ Flash memory: stores the application and configuration files. ■ Boot ROM: stores the Boot ROM program. The company is not liable for servicing. Otherwise... and must keep it has good skin-contact. ■ Use the SDRAMs provided by 3Com Corporation only. You must operate following the related rules. 58 CHAPTER 6: ROUTER MAINTENANCE Opening the Chassis Follow these steps to open the chassis yourself but with its front...
... cover 1) Chassis cover 3) Fastening screw 2) Chassis bottom CAUTION: ■ On a mounting screw of your router chassis, there is running. ■ Flash memory: stores the application and configuration files. ■ Boot ROM: stores the Boot ROM program. The company is not liable for servicing. Otherwise... and must keep it has good skin-contact. ■ Use the SDRAMs provided by 3Com Corporation only. You must operate following the related rules. 58 CHAPTER 6: ROUTER MAINTENANCE Opening the Chassis Follow these steps to open the chassis yourself but with its front...
