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TCP/IP Example Settings

Setting up TCP/IP in Windows 95

Pipeline Start Here Guide

   Preliminary January 30, 1998   

A-5

Figure A -2. TCP/IP Gateway properties

Figure A -3. TCP/IP IP A ddress properties

These tabs are used

•

Gateway

•

DNS Configuration

•

IP Address

Enter the address of 
the Pipeline (#1)

Enter your computer’s
IP address (#2) and 
subnet mask (#3)

Summary of Contents for Pipeline

Page 1: ...Pipeline Start Here Guide Ascend Communications Inc Part Number 7820 0328 001 For software version 6 0 January 26 1998...

Page 2: ...ight 1998 Ascend Communications Inc All Rights Reserved This document contains information that is the property of Ascend Communications Inc This document may not be copied reproduced reduced to any e...

Page 3: ...er the following information Product name and model Software and hardware options Software version Service Profile Identifiers SPIDs associated with your product Your local telephone company s switch...

Page 4: ...nd out about new features and other improvements as follows For the latest information about the Ascend product line visit our site on the World Wide Web http www ascend com For software upgrades rele...

Page 5: ...d redundant power Pipeline weighs 56 lbs 25 5 kg A fully loaded single power Pipeline weighs 30 lbs 13 6 kg 6 The connections and equipment that supply power to the Pipeline should be capable of opera...

Page 6: ...ints or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 16 General purpose cables are provided with this product Special cables which might be required by the regulatory inspection auth...

Page 7: ...the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using equipment connected to telephone lines other than a cordless telephone during an electrical storm There is a...

Page 8: ...he Pipeline 1 1 What is a Pipeline 1 1 System requirements 1 2 Pipeline features 1 3 Remote management 1 3 Multiple networking protocols 1 3 Security 1 3 Bandwidth optimization 1 4 Integrated analog a...

Page 9: ...ernal network terminator S interface only 2 7 A computer with a serial port 2 7 A modem cable 2 8 An Ethernet interface 2 8 Software you need to supply 2 8 Networking software 2 8 TFTP server software...

Page 10: ...Pipeline 4 4 Using the configuration panels 4 4 Updating the Pipeline configuration 4 5 Saving the configuration to a file 4 5 Opening the Monitor 4 6 Accessing the JBPC online help and Networking Ba...

Page 11: ...s 95 A 3 Setting up TCP IP on a Macintosh A 7 IP Routing Configuration Example B 1 Sample Pipeline configuration data B 1 Sample ISDN information B 2 Sample remote network information B 2 Setting up I...

Page 12: ...he T connector 2 16 Figure 2 13 Connecting the modem cable to the Pipeline Terminal port 2 17 Figure 2 14 Connecting the modem cable to the Pipeline Terminal port 2 19 Figure 2 15 Connecting an adapte...

Page 13: ...5 1 Pipeline configuration menus 5 3 Figure A 1 Network configuration dialog in Windows 95 A 4 Figure A 2 TCP IP Gateway properties A 5 Figure A 3 TCP IP IP Address properties A 5 Figure A 4 TCP IP h...

Page 14: ...tion settings checklist 3 3 Table 3 4 Basic routing settings checklist 3 4 Table 3 5 Remote IP network settings checklist 3 4 Table 3 6 Remote IPX network settings checklist 3 5 Table 5 1 The Main Edi...

Page 15: ...t and how to configure a basic connection This manual supplies all of the information you need when using the Pipeline to connect to a single location What you should know This guide is for anyone ins...

Page 16: ...Guide The Reference Guide contains an alphabetical listing of all the parameters fields in the status menus and how to use the DO commands Convention Meaning Monospace text Represents text that appear...

Page 17: ...y connecting a Pipeline to a personal computer you create a local area network and that can access remote networks such as a corporate site or the Internet at line rates up to 128 Kbps You can connect...

Page 18: ...uring your Pipeline the settings are stored on the unit in non volatile random access memory NVRAM where they are saved even if the unit is powered off Pipeline units have two phone ports on the back...

Page 19: ...memory enabling downloadable software upgrades Multiple networking protocols You can configure the Pipeline to route or bridge traffic The following protocols are supported IP IPX and Appletalk routin...

Page 20: ...he same line at the same time This means you can establish voice and data calls to different locations at the same time By consolidating digital and analog services over one ISDN line you do not need...

Page 21: ...divided by function in a set of tabbed panels A complete HTML online help system is accessible from each panel The JBPC is compatible with any computer running Windows 95 or NT or MacOS On board soft...

Page 22: ...gives you three channels 2 B channels with a capacity of 56 to 64 Kbps each depending on the service offered by your telephone company and a single D channel with a capacity of 16 Kbps Whenever you ma...

Page 23: ...rnet and corporate dial up charges Connecting to a switch When you order ISDN service you are actually requesting a line from a switch at your local telephone company s central office Switches are in...

Page 24: ...How the Pipeline establishes connections When you set up your Pipeline you need to set up connection information about at least one remote location The set of information is called a Connection profi...

Page 25: ...a catch all profile named the Answer profile can be used to authenticate the caller and set up the connection The Pipeline establishes a connection with a remote device by dialing it up or accepting a...

Page 26: ...you previously connected to an ISP using Dial up Networking your TCP IP settings need to be changed For an example of how to set up TCP IP see Setting up a TCP IP network on page A 1 For more informat...

Page 27: ...ur network would use 192 168 100 3 and the next would use 192 168 100 4 and so on You also need a subnet address for your network devices If one has not been assigned to you you can use a subnet addre...

Page 28: ...with the Pipeline you make network or PPP connections not dial up connections Setup guidelines After installing the Pipeline fill in the checklists in Chapter 3 Basic Configuration Settings then ente...

Page 29: ...nstall a Pipeline with a PC Macintosh or UNIX workstation Note In the following installation steps different Pipeline models are illustrated Each illustration shows how to make the connection discusse...

Page 30: ...re 2 1 Old top and new bottom Pipeline 75 back panels Note If you have a combination of original and newer Pipeline units use these illustrations to determine which units are new You can tell the diff...

Page 31: ...te sparks cause an electrical fire or destroy the Pipeline Because the Pipeline has no power switch plugging in the power supply turns the unit on After you plug in the Pipeline it become ready to use...

Page 32: ...can attach any type of phone equipment such as telephones fax machines caller ID devices or modems Please note that the analog ports do not support digital phone equipment such as an ISDN telephone T...

Page 33: ...the ISDN wall jack installed by your telephone company A 10Base T Ethernet crossover cable part number 2510 0084 001 The ends of this cable are yellow If you are using the Pipeline with only one comp...

Page 34: ...Pipeline box you need other hardware and at least one of the telecommunications services described in this section An ISDN line To use your Pipeline you need a properly configured ISDN Basic Rate Inte...

Page 35: ...RI it has an S interface A computer with a serial port When using a UNIX workstation to configure and monitor a Pipeline you need a computer with a serial communication port capable of transmitting da...

Page 36: ...te with your computer you need a properly configured 10Base T or Thinnet Ethernet interface for your computer The interface may be built into the computer or it may be an adapter card or PCMCIA card P...

Page 37: ...or have one available and running on a remote network TFTP servers are readily available on the Internet at software download sites TFTP is the file transfer protocol used for uploading binaries to n...

Page 38: ...n or the bottom of the unit If your Pipeline model number ends with UBRI it has a U interface Follow the instructions in the next section Connecting a U interface Pipeline on page 2 10 to connect the...

Page 39: ...ISDN cable part number 2510 0122 001 with the larger jack into WAN jack on the back of the Pipeline The ends of this cable are blue Warning Do not use the 10Base T Ethernet crossover cable part numbe...

Page 40: ...a network on page 2 13 Connecting the Ethernet To connect a single computer with a 10Base T Ethernet interface to the Pipeline use the 10Base T cable included with the Pipeline For a Pipeline 50 or 75...

Page 41: ...thernet network with a hub to the Pipeline see Connecting to a 10Base T network with a hub on page 2 13 To connect a Thinnet 10Base 2 Ethernet network to the Pipeline see Connecting to a Thinnet netwo...

Page 42: ...rt on the 10Base T hub Figure 2 8 Inserting the 10Base T cable into the hub Caution When connecting a Pipeline 85 in a hub to hub configuration be sure to check your other hub s documentation to see w...

Page 43: ...cknet to Thinnet transceiver 2 Connect a T connector to the transceiver and if the Pipeline is the last device on the network connect a terminator to it Figure 2 10 Connecting the T connector and term...

Page 44: ...end of the cable is the last device on that end of the network connect a terminator to it Figure 2 11 Connecting a second T connector and terminator 5 Connect the other end of the cable to the T conn...

Page 45: ...e Pipeline see Connecting a UNIX workstation on page 2 17 If you are using an IBM compatible personal computer to configure the Pipeline see Optional serial connection to an IBM compatible computer on...

Page 46: ...to the Pipeline see Starting up the Pipeline on page 2 24 Optional serial connection to an IBM compatible computer To connect an IBM compatible personal computer to the Pipeline 1 Find an unused seria...

Page 47: ...t to the Pipeline see Connecting telephone equipment on page 2 21 If you are not connecting telephone equipment to the Pipeline see Starting up the Pipeline on page 2 24 Optional serial connection to...

Page 48: ...back of the Pipeline 3 Connect the other end of the cable to a serial port either the Modem or Printer port on the computer Figure 2 16 Connecting a Macintosh to the Pipeline Terminal port What s next...

Page 49: ...phone port is limited in part by the total ringer equivalence of the devices connected to the port as well as by other factors such as the length of the phone cable The ringer equivalence measured in...

Page 50: ...dial tone when you pick up the receiver until you connect the power supply for the Pipeline as described later in this chapter 3 Connect one end of another modular telephone hookup cable to a fax mac...

Page 51: ...January 30 1998 2 23 Figure 2 19 Connecting the telephone cable to a fax machine 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the Phone 2 port on the Pipeline Figure 2 20 Connecting the telephone cable to...

Page 52: ...destroy the Pipeline 1 Plug the power cord into the Power jack of the Pipeline Figure 2 21 Connecting the power cord to the Pipeline 2 Insert the AC power plug into an electrical outlet Because the Pi...

Page 53: ...nterface the WAN LED will flash Refer to Figure 2 22 on page 2 26 for descriptions of all the Pipeline LEDs Note When using the Pipeline with some ISDN services or switch types often seen with NET 3 i...

Page 54: ...Installing the Pipeline Installation steps 2 26 Preliminary January 30 1998 Pipeline Start Here Guide Reading the Pipeline LEDs Figure 2 22 Pipeline front panel display lights...

Page 55: ...the current status of the Pipeline such as whether the WAN connection is active and can help you diagnose problems In some cases it may be useful to mount the Pipeline on a wall rather than putting i...

Page 56: ...installations this basic configuration is all you need to use your Pipeline For information on setting up incoming connections and additional outgoing connections refer to the chapter entitled Configu...

Page 57: ...ing the Pipeline with the QuickStart utility these settings are automatically detected by the configuration utility When configuring the on board software refer to these settings for the IP address of...

Page 58: ...n the switch type and a Data Link Connection Indicator DLCI for each Connection profile you need to define and enter the information in the table below Note If you have Frame Relay service you need to...

Page 59: ...IP network fill in the following table Table 3 4 Basic routing settings checklist Basic routing information Your settings Routing method IP IPX or both Account name Account password Name of remote net...

Page 60: ...nical Assistance Center Bridged connections If you need to move data that is not IP IPX or AppleTalk you need to enable bridging Bridging causes your local network to look like it is part of the large...

Page 61: ...on Use your settings from the tables in this chapter to fill in fields in the QuickStart utility You can follow a sample configuration that uses the QuickStart utility in Setting up IP routing using Q...

Page 62: ...can download the latest version of the JBPC from ftp ascend com pub Software Releases PL_CDROM To install from the CD insert the Pipeline Companion CD into your computer s CD drive If your computer s...

Page 63: ...access the unit An example of how to Telnet to the Pipeline can be found in Telneting into the Pipeline on page B 8 Alternatively you can use a serial connection to configure the unit Opening the JBPC...

Page 64: ...launch the configurator the main console window is displayed Figure 4 1 The QuickStart button QuickStart prompts you for the information it needs to configure a single connection A checklist of infor...

Page 65: ...efault settings shipped with the unit are downloaded to the JBPC If you make any changes to the Pipeline when using the JBPC you need to update the on board software on the Pipeline as the JBPC is an...

Page 66: ...you need to update the Pipeline before the new settings can be used The Pipeline configuration is stored in non volatile random access memory NVRAM on the Pipeline and is preserved even when the power...

Page 67: ...te site click Dial Connection A list of all configured Connection profiles is presented All you need to do to connect is click on the name of the site to call then click Dial To see the current ISDN s...

Page 68: ...g three section are included in the title A to Z a glossary containing over 300 terms and acronyms used in Ascend networking and telecommunications Basics a short reference illustrating some of the mo...

Page 69: ...nd file dialog where you can select a configuration file from disk By selecting a file you automatically load the configuration into the tabbed interface console From the console click Update to send...

Page 70: ...le For a Macintosh computer connect a serial cable from the modem port 9 pin mini DIN to the Pipeline For a PC connect a serial cable from an enabled COM port to the Pipeline You will need one end of...

Page 71: ...you use to configure the Pipeline is on the left and looks like this Main Edit Menu Configure 00 000 System 20 000 Ethernet 30 000 Serial WAN 40 000 Dual POTS Establishing a Telnet connection You can...

Page 72: ...d software consists of the Main Edit Menu and eight status windows The active window has a thicker border Press the Tab key to select the next window Selection is left to right top to bottom Back Tab...

Page 73: ...rding your changes before exiting Finding information in the menus The Main Edit Menu occupies the left part of the screen It contains a hierarchy of submenus as shown in the following table Table 5 1...

Page 74: ...move it up press Ctrl P previous or the Up Arrow key Note that some VT100 emulators do not support the use of arrow keys Main Edit Menu Configure 00 000 System 20 000 Ethernet 30 000 Serial WAN 40 000...

Page 75: ...ete or overtype the characters To close the edit field and accept the new text press Enter Setting parameters with predefined values You can change the value of a parameter with predefined values by p...

Page 76: ...of the Reference Guide Entering a basic configuration You can use this section to fill in basic configuration settings in the on board software After doing so you can test your configuration Filling i...

Page 77: ...company uses to link your line to the public switched telephone network Only when you have a leased line do you need to use a setting other than the default For Frame Relay you might need to specify s...

Page 78: ...ed to authenticate when connecting to a remote network My Addr For IP networks this is the IP address of the Pipeline If you will be obtaining your IP address dynamically when logging in you still nee...

Page 79: ...an bridge your AppleTalk packets by setting this parameter to Yes Generally bridging is enabled to move data that you do not have routing software for If you set this parameter to Yes refer to the Use...

Page 80: ...ile to dial when NAT is enabled Open Ethernet Connections The first profile has the name you assigned to Rem Name which is the name of the Connection profile to specify 4 You can use the default setti...

Page 81: ...IPX Frame Type IPX Enet IPX Pool IPX SAP Proxy IPX SAP Proxy Net 3 Exit and save your settings After entering the IPX information you are ready to test your ISDN line and verify that it is operating c...

Page 82: ...alue for this connection 11 Exit and save the settings When your configuration settings are saved and the Frame Relay service is physically connected to the Pipeline you will automatically be connecte...

Page 83: ...rectly configured it displays the following message calling answering testing end 100 packets sent 100 packets received If the test was successful enter quit Next dial into the remote network as expla...

Page 84: ...s traffic destined for that network This occurs when for example you open a web browser select an item in the Chooser on a Macintosh or send email Securing the Pipeline Once configured the Pipeline sh...

Page 85: ...as the Internet you need to install TCP IP networking software on your computer and your Pipeline needs to be set up to route Internet Protocol IP packets When you set up TCP IP on your computer you n...

Page 86: ...P addresses be sure to use the lowest number for the Pipeline since it is the gateway on your network Table A 1 A numbered list of sample TCP IP values Name Address Sample values Comments 1 IP address...

Page 87: ...ol window choose Microsoft and TCP IP You will need your original Windows 95 CD or diskettes to complete the installation Associate your Ethernet adapter with TCP IP by selecting the adapter in the ma...

Page 88: ...rnet adapter connection A sample Network dialog and selection is shown below Figure A 1 Network configuration dialog in Windows 95 Click Properties The following section show where each item from Tabl...

Page 89: ...rt Here Guide Preliminary January 30 1998 A 5 Figure A 2 TCP IP Gateway properties Figure A 3 TCP IP IP Address properties These tabs are used Gateway DNS Configuration IP Address Enter the address of...

Page 90: ...on your network that need access to the wide area network set them up similarly A second computer s IP address would be the next IP address higher than the one used for this computer Use subsequent h...

Page 91: ...number containing sample data and explanations in Table A 1 on page A 2 Figure A 5 Macintosh TCP IP settings When setting up TCP IP on your Macintosh be sure to set the Connect via button at the top o...

Page 92: ...when you enter your own data The sample data represents the minimum amount of information you need If you need configuration information contact these sources For information about your ISDN line con...

Page 93: ...your information Sample remote network information When you set up an account with an ISP or any remote network you need the type of information listed below The sample values are used in the QuickSt...

Page 94: ...rk is default and this becomes the name of the first Connection profile set up on the Pipeline To run the QuickStart Utility do the following 1 Insert the Pipeline Companion CD into your computer s CD...

Page 95: ...formation Switch type Primary number SPID Secondary number SPID Sample values NI1 8005551111 800555111101 8005551112 800555111202 Let QuickStart detect as much as possible 1 7 1 5 1 6 Remote Server Nu...

Page 96: ...ial connection do the following 1 Check for an available COM port Check that the available external COM port is enabled by doing the following From the Start button select Settings Control Panel Syste...

Page 97: ...from the Connect using field and click on direct to COM n selecting the port connected to the Pipeline 5 Click OK and fill in the COM Properties window The settings to use are Bits per second 9600 Da...

Page 98: ...ch Type NI1 Use AutoSPID for the Switch Type and the Pipeline will determine the switch type and guess the SPIDs for you Chan Usage Switch Switch Use the default shown when connecting to ISDN 7 8 My N...

Page 99: ...or on Ethernet and press Enter then position the cursor on NAT and press Enter then position the cursor on NAT and press Enter 14 15 16 Rem Name bignet gate Rem Addr 206 100 10 0 32 Enter a name for t...

Page 100: ...ure menu so the name entered for Rem Name is the name of the NAT profile In this example the value is NAT profile bignet gate 4 Exit Esc and accept the changes Securing the Pipeline Assign a Read Writ...

Page 101: ...of the discovery of the alleged defect and in accordance with Ascend Communications Inc s repair procedures or Ascend Communications Inc s tests disclose that the alleged defect is not due to defects...

Page 102: ...tomer s expense 2 The customer must return the defective product to Ascend Communications Inc within fourteen 14 days after the request for replacement If the defective product is not returned within...

Page 103: ...of this equipment in a residential area is unlikely to cause harmful interference But if it does the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense The authority to opera...

Page 104: ...r outgoing phone number 5 9 Bridge setting 5 10 bridging usage explained 3 5 broadcast messages keep connection up 1 9 C call filter 1 9 Caller ID 5 9 device supported 2 6 calls into the unit Answer p...

Page 105: ...Configure menu settings B 7 IP addresses you can use A 2 IP routing configuration B 5 ISDN information B 2 ISP or remote network settings B 2 QuickStart configuration entries B 4 setting up a private...

Page 106: ...t button 4 3 running from the CD 4 1 tabbed configuration interface 4 5 updating changes to the configuration 4 5 L L A light 2 4 LAN activity indicators 2 4 LED panel described 2 26 lights on front p...

Page 107: ...4 power switch not on unit 2 24 power on self test POST 2 24 profile defined 1 8 PWR light 2 26 Q QuickStart button 4 3 R Read Write SNMP password 5 15 Recv Auth 5 10 Recv PW 5 10 Rem Addr 5 9 Rem Nam...

Page 108: ...n the back panel 2 2 Switch Type 5 8 Switch type 3 3 System menu described 5 4 T TCP IP described A 1 example settings A 2 how to setup on a Macintosh A 7 installing on Windows 95 A 3 software require...

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