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Broadcasting Messages

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❑

Use 1 to 128 characters.

❑

Contain any number of lines. You can change the

Broadcast

window’s size to display a message that exceeds the standard

message box, or you can use

and

to display any part of

your message.

The

Broadcast

command uses the standard message followed by the date

and time information and by the text you entered. For example, a broadcast
message sent to warn users that you want to boot an Annex might read
***

Broadcast from SNMP net manager

[Thu Aug 18 11:16:34 1994]*** Please log off Emma immediately for reboot.

Using Push Buttons

Broadcast

uses the following push buttons:

❑

activates the

Broadcast

command for the Annexes you

selected.

❑

displays a window that explains the

Broadcast

command.

❑

removes the

Broadcast

window from your display.

Sending a Broadcast Message

Using the Broadcast Command

You can use

Broadcast

when you need to communicate quickly with all

terminals connected to an Annex. To send a message:

Create an Annex list and select one or more Annexes.

For more information about creating lists, see

Saving and

Opening Annex Lists on page 4-13.

Select

Broadcast

from the Configure menu.

The

Broadcast

window displays (see Figure 16-5).

Choose the

Broadcast Destination

you need.

You can select

All

Async

Virtual

. For detailed information, refer

Choosing a Broadcast Destination earlier in this chapter.

Enter message text in the

Broadcast Message

box.

Apply

Help

Summary of Contents for CSMIM-T1

Page 1: ...Title Page CSMIM MICRO CSMANAGEMENTAPPLICATION ADMINISTRATOR S GUIDE ...

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Page 3: ...T EVEN IF CABLETRON SYSTEMS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF KNOWN OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Copyright April 1997 by Cabletron Systems Inc P O Box 5005 Rochester NH 03866 5005 All Rights Reserved Printed in the United States of America Order number 9032223 April 1997 MicroMMAC CSMIM2 MODMIM and Micro CS are trademarks of Cabletron Systems Inc Annex Annex Three Annex3 and Remote Annex...

Page 4: ...ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE 2 NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR RELIANCE DAMAGES OR OTHER LOSS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABIL...

Page 5: ... Working with SunNet Manager 1 7 Linking Annex Manager with SunNet Manager 1 7 Using SunNet Manager Discovery to Find Annexes 1 8 Running Annex Manager 1 9 CHAPTER 2 WINDOW BASICS Window Elements 2 1 Mouse and Keyboard Techniques 2 4 Using the Mouse 2 4 Using Keyboard Commands 2 5 Controlling the Window Display 2 6 Changing a Window s Size 2 6 Using Annex Manager Icons 2 7 Moving Windows and Icons...

Page 6: ...Site Parameters Window Format 3 17 Changing Default Values 3 19 CHAPTER 4 USING THE MAIN WINDOW Using Setup and Customize Modes 4 1 Understanding the Main Window Format 4 3 Using the Specification Area 4 4 Verifying Annex Status 4 10 Using the Configuration Area 4 11 Saving and Opening Annex Lists 4 13 Saving an Annex List 4 13 Opening an Annex List 4 14 Editing List Files 4 15 Displaying SNMP Inf...

Page 7: ...SETTING ISDN PRIMARY RATE ANNEX VALUES Using the Call Defaults Window 8 2 Understanding the Call Defaults Window 8 3 Selecting Call Default Settings 8 8 Using the Channels Window 8 8 Understanding the Channels Window 8 9 Assigning Remote Addresses 8 10 Using the T1 PRI Line Window 8 10 Understanding the T1 PRI Line Box 8 11 Setting the Switch Type 8 12 CHAPTER 9 EDITING MODEM DEFINITIONS Understan...

Page 8: ...Understanding the IP Window 11 3 Using Push Buttons 11 4 Changing IP Window Settings 11 4 Using the IPX Window 11 5 Understanding the IPX Window 11 6 Using Push Buttons 11 6 Selecting IPX Window Settings 11 6 Using the LAT Window 11 6 Understanding the LAT Window 11 7 Using Push Buttons 11 8 Entering LAT Window Settings 11 8 CHAPTER 12 USING AND CREATING PARAMETER GROUPS Working with Parameter Gro...

Page 9: ... and Message Box Errors 13 14 CHAPTER 14 VIEWING CREATING AND EXECUTING SCRIPTS Viewing Script Contents 14 2 Displaying the View Script Window 14 3 Understanding the View Script Window Format 14 4 Viewing a Script 14 5 Creating New Scripts 14 5 Displaying the Create Script Window 14 6 Understanding the Create Script Window Format 14 7 Creating a Script 14 9 Editing Script Files 14 12 Changing Para...

Page 10: ...ing Errors 15 16 Compare Command Errors 15 16 Copy Command Errors 15 17 CHAPTER 16 BOOTING AND RESETTING ANNEXES Booting Annexes 16 1 Displaying the Boot Window 16 1 Understanding the Boot Window Format 16 2 Booting Annexes 16 6 Resetting Annex Configurations 16 8 Displaying the Reset Window 16 8 Understanding the Reset Window Format 16 9 Resetting an Annex 16 11 Broadcasting Messages 16 13 Displa...

Page 11: ...sh Buttons 17 16 Viewing PRI Channels Status Information 17 16 Displaying PRI Internal CSU Status Information 17 17 Displaying the Annex PRI Internal CSU Status Window 17 17 Understanding the Annex PRI Internal CSU Status Window 17 18 Using Push Buttons 17 22 Viewing PRI Internal CSU Status Information 17 22 Displaying T1 Internal CSU Status Information 17 23 Displaying the Annex T1 Internal CSU S...

Page 12: ...xes Network Command 17 42 CHAPTER 18 ANNEX MANAGER AND SNMP SNMP Protocol Overview 18 1 SNMP Management Stations 18 2 SNMP Agents 18 2 Message Delivery 18 3 Setting up the Annex for SNMP 18 3 Defining the Community String 18 3 Defining Parameters 18 4 Standard MIB Support 18 4 MIB Object Hierarchy 18 5 Describing and Naming Objects 18 5 Trap Hosts and Traps 18 6 Annex Restrictions on Standard MIBs...

Page 13: ...tation It explains all Annex Manager commands and gives you step by step directions for using each command In addition it describes each parameter eligible for Annex Manager processing The Annex Manager User Guide includes the following parts and chapters Introduction provides an overview of Annex Manager features and platforms Part 1 Annex Manager Basics Chapter 1 Installing Annex Manager provide...

Page 14: ... files Chapter 10 Setting Security Values describes how to set frequently used Annex security settings Chapter 11 Using the AppleTalk IP IPX and LATWindows explains how to set frequently used values for these protocols Part 3 Customize Mode Chapter 12 Using and Creating Parameter Groups describes how to create your own parameter listings that you can use in any Annex Manager session Chapter 13 Vie...

Page 15: ...rence Information Chapter 18 Annex Manager and SNMP presents a brief overview of SNMP and its relationship to the Annex and Annex Manager Chapter 19 Annex Parameters describes each parameter eligible for Annex Manager processing It includes each parameter s type allowable values Annex Manager default value and the pre defined lists in which each parameter appears Chapter 20 Troubleshooting gives d...

Page 16: ...You can use the book as a reference guide finding descriptions of single elements or follow directions through a chapter The following table lists the Annex Manager User Guide conventions Alternate Form Cabletron Term Annex Communications Server Remote Annex Communications Server Remote Annex 2000 MicroCS Remote Annex 4000 CSMIM2 16T 32T Remote Annex 6100 CSMIM T1 Convention Represents Italics Boo...

Page 17: ... only by connecting directly to the Annex Annex Manager Features Annex Manager offers advanced features through a graphical user interface It allows you to Configure Annexes with Setup or Customize mode Setup mode allows users to configure one or more Annexes by setting the most commonly used parameters Customize mode lets users set individual Annex parameters and provides access to all main menu ...

Page 18: ...mmands you can Create ASCII text files and edit them with standard workstation editors Use predefined configuration script files to configure Annexes and ports CompareparametersandvaluesfortwoAnnexes foranAnnex and a script or for two scripts Copy the current parameter settings from one port to another or from one Annex to another Retrieve basic status and statistics information from an Annex or f...

Page 19: ...e network and is not intended to be a generic SNMP management tool Annex Manager may be loosely coupled with several standard network management products such as SunNet Manager HP Openview or IBM Netview for AIX However Annex Manager is not tightly integrated with these products System Requirements Release 2 3 of Annex Manager is intended to run on a workstation running BSD Unix Sun Sparc HP RS 60...

Page 20: ...nnex Manager runs under SunOS and Solaris on SPARC Systems HP Requirements Annex Manager runs under HP UX 9 0 5 or 10 0 on HP 9000 Series 700 Workstations IBM Requirements Annex Manager runs under AIX 4 1 4 on IBM RS 6000 workstations SCO Requirements Annex Manager runs under SCO Unix Release 3 2 and the X windowing system You should have a 486 CPU with 16 MB RAM 20 MB of available disk space and ...

Page 21: ...twork environment layout cable type etc Network load and frame size at the time of trouble if known The serial and revision numbers of all Cabletron Systems products in the network The device history i e have you returned the device before is this a recurring problem etc Any previous Return Material Authorization RMA numbers Phone 603 332 9400 Monday Friday 8 A M 8 P M Eastern Time CompuServe GO C...

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Page 23: ...s an electronically transmitted file The application runs on AIX HP UX Solaris and SunOS platforms You can use the instructions in this section for any Annex Manager medium or platform The directions in this chapter use the window font to indicate the commands and names you need to type and to show you samples of the installation script Installing the Annex Manager Application Annex Manager instal...

Page 24: ...Annex Manager X Motif GUI management application The versions installed are Annex Software R13 2 Annex Manager R2 3 At any question prompt you can escape to a shell by typing When you exit that shell you will bounce back to the question prompt Many of the questions will have default answers in square brackets pressing carriage return will select the default Do you want to continue y n q quit y 4 S...

Page 25: ...ecify whether you want to install the Annex Software or Annex Manager To install Annex Manager enter 2 at the prompt After installing one product you will be asked if you want to install the other product Indicate desired action 1 Install Annex Software 2 Install Annex Manager 3 Quit Enter desired action 1 2 For the installation to proceed we must copy software to a directory on a hard disk on the...

Page 26: ...lation unknown in usr annex gui_am_R2 3 into the installation directory u1 annex_manager 9 If you installed Annex Manager previously the installation merges existing data files in the new directory To merge files select c as shown in the example below If you do not want to merge files abort the installation make the necessary changes and restart the installation process from the beginning If this ...

Page 27: ...lation program will change the group id of Annex Manager files and directories to group bin Only members of this group can add data files To have the installation script change the group id enter the group id now or press return to accept bin Enter Group id bin annex 13 Confirm the installation directory you entered previously Annex Manager 2 3 will be installed in u1 annex_manager If this is the ...

Page 28: ...aying Annex Manager What default color scheme do you want c color m mono c m Finishing installation Installation complete To Run Annex Manager you need to set your environment as follows 1 If you have changed the recommended installation directory set the GUI_AM_DIR environment variable to PWD 2 Put the PWD bin directory in your path 3 Set the DISPLAY environment to point to the host where you wan...

Page 29: ...trator can click on an icon representing an Annex in the network map and select Annex Manager from a list of tools for that node The steps described here are specific to SunNet Manager Release 2 2 and may vary if you are using a different version of SunNet Manager Linking Annex Manager with SunNet Manager You can link Annex Manager and SunNet Manager from the Console Commands Tools option menu or ...

Page 30: ...ui_am 2 Place mouse cursor on the Annex icon and click the MENU button to display the popup menu 3 On the popup menu select Annex Manager under the Tools option Please refer to the SunNet Manager User s Guide for more information Using SunNet Manager Discovery to Find Annexes The Discovery tool uses the object identifier OID or system description retrieved from a device through SNMP to specify whi...

Page 31: ...n and set environment variables Type gui_am at the shell prompt If you did not set a path type cd install directory bin and then type gui_am or type the full path gui_am is a script file that sets environment variables and runs Annex Manager s gui_am_exe executable You should not invoke gui_am_exe from the command line A window appears that informs you about the initialization process Figure 1 1 I...

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Page 33: ...window s size moving a window reducing a window to an icon using scroll bars and using the control menu UsingFields Buttons andBoxesdescribeseachtypeofAnnex Manager field button and box and gives instructions for selecting and entering information After you become familiar with the techniques described here you will be able to use Annex Manager easily and efficiently This book describes all window...

Page 34: ...nex Manager window Title bar labels each window Borders allow you to change a window s size using a mouse Control menu button displays a menu for moving sizing and closing a window Mouse pointer shows you the mouse location in a window When you move the mouse the pointer moves accordingly WARNING Maximize button Minimize button Title bar Control menu button Menu bar Text field Cursor Push button O...

Page 35: ...n display help information about a parameter Message and output boxes display information about the actions you take and about Annex Manager operations Message boxes monitor action while output boxes show the results of an action Both boxes can include warning or status messages Option buttons marked with a small rectangle provide several selections automatically You can hold the mouse button to d...

Page 36: ...e same point and click mouse techniques found in other interfaces The following table lists terms actions and results that occur when you use the mouse Table 2 Mouse Operation Annex Manager does not use the right or center mouse buttons For information about selecting items from lists see Using List Boxes later in this chapter Term If you The mouse Click Press and release the mouse button Selects ...

Page 37: ...or button Places the cursor in the previous field box or button Space bar Selects an item from a list or menu Space bar Displays information about an Annex list item or Moves the pointer through a list or a menu or Selects text in a field Acknowledges file selection windows warning boxes and help messages or Deletes a character to the cursor s right or left based on your keyboard configuration or ...

Page 38: ...w Using Borders to Change Window Size To change a window s size using the mouse 1 Place the mouse pointer in the window s border To size the entire window place the pointer in the window s corner its shape changes to To size only the horizontal or vertical dimensions place the pointer in the border its shape changes to 2 Hold the left mouse button and drag the pointer The window s border becomes a...

Page 39: ...button in the window s upper right corner 2 Click the mouse button The window icon appears on your screen Restoring an Icon To restore a window to its original size and location 1 Move the pointer over the icon 2 Click the mouse button to display the icon menu The icon menu offers the same selections as the control menu 3 Move the pointer to Restore and click the left mouse button again You can sk...

Page 40: ...s section and then move the icon using the steps listed above Using Scroll Bars When a box is too small to display all available information scroll bars let you view complete lists or messages The sample below shows a list box with scroll bars Figure 2 2 List Box with Scroll Bars Scroll bars are horizontal or vertical areas that contain scroll boxes In the example above scroll boxes are the white ...

Page 41: ...bar 2 Click the mouse button From the top arrow the display moves up one line From the bottom arrow it moves down one line To view one page at a time 1 Move the pointer to the scroll bar above or below the vertical scroll box or to the left or right of the horizontal scroll box 2 Click the mouse button The list displays according to the location of the pointer For example if you place the pointer ...

Page 42: ... and inactive options appear in grey The key sequence for each option appears next to the option If your keyboard does not have a key labeled Alt consult your hardware documentation to find the corresponding key The first letter of each option is underlined When you display the control menu you can select an option by typing the underlined letter on your keyboard Displaying the Control Menu Window...

Page 43: ...e the pointer 2 Release the mouse button when the border reaches the new location The window appears in its new location and the pointer returns to You can move a window by following these steps or by using the directions in Moving Windows and Icons earlier in this chapter Using the Size Option The Size option lets you shrink or stretch a window To change a window s size 1 Select Size and click th...

Page 44: ...re While this option is available you should always use the Annex Manager Exit entry in the main menu Using Fields Buttons and Boxes Text fields buttons and boxes allow you to select or enter information in an Annex Manager window This section explains how you can recognize these elements and gives you directions for using each one Using Text Fields A text field contains a single piece of informat...

Page 45: ...anager processing This section describes each button type and gives you directions for using buttons An option button appears as a box with a small rectangle following the text These buttons display a menu you can select one item and place it in the box Selecting Items in Option Buttons To use an option button 1 Move the pointer inside the button and click or hold the mouse button The menu appears...

Page 46: ...nd shape that the window manager fills in when you select a button Radio buttons always appear in a box in sets of two or more You can select only one button in each set Selecting Radio Buttons To use a radio button 1 Move the pointer to the diamond shape 2 Click the mouse button When you select a radio button the diamond s center is highlighted If you select another button in the set the highligh...

Page 47: ...ve the pointer to the square shape 2 Click the mouse button When you turn a selection on the center of the square is highlighted When you turn a selection off the center of the square is empty 3 Move the pointer to the next check button you want to select and repeat steps 1 and 2 When you select more than one button the previously selected buttons remain highlighted Figure 2 4 shows the check butt...

Page 48: ...include status and error messages Output boxes display the results of Annex Manager processing Selecting Items in List Boxes List boxes store information about Annexes parameters and files These boxes which always include an identifying label allow you to select items for Annex Manager processing The example below shows an Annex List box Figure 2 5 Annex List Box Annex Manager provides several met...

Page 49: ...t and click the mouse button The item appears highlighted indicating that it is selected 2 Move the pointer to the next item you want to select 3 Hold and click the mouse button The item is selected in addition to any items you selected previously You can repeat this step to select as many items as you need Selecting a Range of Items Annex Manager provides two ways to select a range of items depen...

Page 50: ... they are selected You can skip steps 2 and 3 by selecting the first item in the range moving the pointer to the last item you want to select pressing and clicking the mouse Deselecting Items in LIst Boxes You can deselect single items or a range of items in a list box In addition you can deselect all your previous selections Deselecting One Item To deselect a list item 1 Move the pointer to any s...

Page 51: ...e pointer 3 Keep the pointer on the remaining selected item hold and click the mouse button Annex Manager removes highlighting from the item The list box does not contain selected items Understanding Message and Output Boxes Message and output boxes display details about Annex Manager processing their contents report on the operations you use and can include error and status messages You cannot en...

Page 52: ...he Show Values command it lists each parameter and notifies you that Annex Manager has completed the Show Values request Reading Output Boxes Output boxes show the results of Annex Manager commands Like message boxes output boxes can include error and status messages The example below shows the Compare output box for two Annexes WARNING ...

Page 53: ...Micro CS Management Application Guide 2 21 Figure 2 7 Compare Window Output Box In this example the output box displays the differences in parameter values between Annexes The box lists each parameter and includes the values for each Annex ...

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Page 55: ... the pull down menu Using Secondary Windows explains File Selection Confirmation Reset Parameters and Cancel windows Understanding Warning Windows tells you how and why warnings appear and gives you instructions for acknowledging these windows Using Help Windows describes the three types of online help that give you information about Annex Manager commands and selections Changing Site Defaults exp...

Page 56: ...out the changes that will occur TheCancel windowappearsifanAnnexManagercommand takes a longer than average time for processing It lets you know how much processing has occurred and allows you to cancel the command The Reset Parameters window appears only when you select Confirm Auto Reset from the pull down menu This window informs you that Annex Manager will reset the Annexes you selected Some co...

Page 57: ...to all ports on one or more Annexes Discover Annexes provides two commands that identify Annexes and other devices on your network Reset changesaspecificAnnexorportconfigurationwithout rebooting Setup provides access to Annex Manager s Setup mode Compare matches parameters and values for two Annexes an Annex and a script or two scripts Copy copies parameter values from one Annex to one or more Ann...

Page 58: ...t procedure occurs automatically The Status heading provides access to commands that give you current Annex port and interface information Annex Status displays basic information about an Annex Async Port displays basic information about one or more asynchronous ports Interface allows you to view current information about an Annex s interfaces PRI provides basic information about ISDN Primary Rate...

Page 59: ...ows For example the Port Entry window appears only in the Create Script and Execute Script commands This book describes these exclusive secondary windows as part of each command Using the File Selection Window File Selection windows allow you to select a file from a list box or to enter a directory and file information Annex Manager commands then use the files you select for processing Figure 3 1 ...

Page 60: ...cates that all files in the filter s directory appear in the Files box If you enter another file path or select a directory from the Directories box and press or the Directories box lists all directories and the Files box lists all files located in the specified Filter directory The Directories box lists all directories specified by the filter When you select a directory your selection is added to...

Page 61: ...th and file name in the Filter field or select an item from the Directories window and press the Filter field Directories box Files box and Selection field display information based on your entry removes the file selection window from your display displays a window that explains how the file selection window works for the command you are using Editing Files You can use an ASCII text editor to chan...

Page 62: ... use a command that will change an Annex configuration or when you choose an eligible existing file from the file selection window This window gives you information about the changes that will occur Figure 3 2 shows a sample Confirmation window for the Copy command Figure 3 2 Confirmation Window You must respond to this window You can select to continue the command s processing or to return to the...

Page 63: ...cel Window The Cancel window uses a dynamic graph to show you the percentage of processing that has taken place If you find that the operation is taking too long you can press to return to the command window Using the Reset Parameters Window The pull down menu s Confirm Auto Reset entry determines whether Annex Manager requires you to verify a reset procedure for the Set Copy and Execute Script co...

Page 64: ...Execute Script to change parameter values and do not select the Confirm Auto Reset option Annex Manager will reset the Annexes you selected without notifying you If you change values for port parameters only Annex Manager will reset the ports you selected It will not reset the entire Annex Understanding Warning Windows Annex Manager displays warning windows when you enter invalid information or ch...

Page 65: ...he window and consult the help facility for more detailed information Using Help Windows The online help facility gives you detailed information about the commands boxes fields buttons parameter groups and parameters you use to configure an Annex Annex Manager offers three types of online help Information about Customize mode fields commands and parameters appears in a standard Annex Manager windo...

Page 66: ... Windows You canusekeyboard commands to displayinformationaboutfields boxes and buttons Mouse commands display information about command windows and about parameters Displaying Window Item Help Displaying a Help Window To display help about a field box or button 1 Move the cursor to any field box or button You can use the mouse or to move the cursor Be sure that the item you are selecting is highl...

Page 67: ...x and push buttons You can leave this window on your desktop use it for any command or parameter and save the contents of the box in a file Displaying Command Information To display information about a command 1 Display any command window or the main window 2 Click The Help window appears From the main window use the pull down menu s Help entry and select Main Window The Help entry also includes a...

Page 68: ... help text to the window Understanding the Help Window Format The Help window that stores command and parameter help uses a box and push buttons If you keep this window open on your desktop you can use it to display one or more help messages at any time Reading the Help Window Box The Help window displays information in a single box These messages mirror the Annex Manager User Guide They include A...

Page 69: ...Selection window which allows you to save the window s contents in a file removes the Help window from your display Saving Help Window Contents You can leave the Help window on your desktop and add information to it as you use Annex Manager The help window allows you to save its contents in a file at any time You can include parameter help in Help windows by highlighting a parameter or an input ar...

Page 70: ...nfirmation window lets you verify your selection You cannot overwrite a file that someone else created Enter a new file name When you choose Annex Manager stores the contents of the Help window in the file you specified Changing Site Defaults The Site Parameters command lets you change default parameter values that display in the Show command if you select the Verbose Output button that displays i...

Page 71: ...the Options menu The Site Parameters window appears see Figure 3 10 Figure 3 10 Site Parameters Window Understanding the Site Parameters Window Format The Site Parameters window is divided into two sections the left hand section lets you choose a parameter from an existing list The right hand section shows you the parameter s name and current help default value and lets you enter a new value for d...

Page 72: ... for help messages and for the Show command Before you select a parameter the small box at the top of the window displays nothing selected When you choose a parameter its name appears here The AM Default area displays Annex Manager s default for the parameter you chose The Annex retains this value as its default regardless of the changes you enter with this command The Site Default field allows yo...

Page 73: ...ll appear in the list box 2 Select a single parameter from the list Annex Manager s default value for the parameter you chose appears in the box in the right side of the window 3 Enter a value in the Site Default field This field appears as an option button or a text field depending on the parameter you selected If it displays as an option button you can choose a value from the list If it displays...

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Page 75: ...P Information Using Setup and Customize Modes Annex Manager provides two modes Setup mode allows you configure one or more Annexes quickly It provides a series of windows that allow you to choose basic Annex and port settings The main window appears in Setup mode when Annex Manager appears on your desktop Customize mode allows you to set any Annex parameter You can choose parameter values using a ...

Page 76: ...es or IP addresses add or remove Annexes from the list and display the Setup mode windows This mode allows you limited access to Annex Manager s pull down menu You cannot chose the View Script Create Script Compare Copy Execute Script Show Set User defined Parameter Groups or Site Parameters commands If you choose Customize from the Mode menu Annex Manager expands the main window WARNING ...

Page 77: ...how the main window works in Setup and Customize modes Understanding the Main Window Format In Customize mode the main window is divided into specification and configuration areas These areas work together allowing you to select Annex names and parameter options In the specification area you can select one or more Annexes from a list This area appears in Setup mode WARNING Specification area Confi...

Page 78: ... any time to change list or parameter information In Setup mode you must close all other Setup windows before you can return to the main window Using the Specification Area The main window s specification area stores an Annex list Annex Manager s configuration and status commands work for the Annexes that appear on the list Understanding the Automatic Annex List When you start Annex Manager the so...

Page 79: ...eout command arguments when you load Annex Manager to override default settings For example you can type gui_am dn 132 245 88 0 ds 255 255 255 0 dt 5 to discover Annexes for the 132 245 88 0 internet address and 255 255 255 0 subnet mask with a response time of 5 seconds You cannot use dn and ds separately Annex Manager does not require that you enter a new timeout value When Annex Manager complet...

Page 80: ...with its hardware type in the Annex List box To create an Annex list 1 Enter a name or an IP address in the Annex field You can enter an Annex name or its IP address If you add an Annex to this list using one identifier e g a name and repeat the process using the other identifier e g the IP address for the same Annex a message informs you that the Annex is already included in the list If you enter...

Page 81: ...lick or press The Annex name appears in the list box All names appear in the order in which you enter them 4 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for as many Annexes as you need If you use public as your community string you can skip steps 2 and 3 by entering an Annex name and pressing or The default community string displays and the Annex name appears in the list If you need to add Annexes later you can retu...

Page 82: ...e or double click on any Annex name in the list After you create a list you can use the Setup mode or the Customize mode s configuration area Changing Annex Lists As you use commands to configure Annexes you may need to change your original Annex list You can change or verify list items at any time by using specification area buttons adds an Annex to the existing list removes one or more devices f...

Page 83: ...x Info Button To display basic information about an Annex 1 Select a single Annex from the list box Annex Manager highlights your selection If you select more than one Annex a warning window informs you that the Annex Info window will contain information about the first Annex you selected You can select an Annex and choose Verify Annex State from the Status menu to insure that the Annex Info windo...

Page 84: ... one or more items from the Annex list box 2 Select Verify Annex State from the Status menu If you select an Annex whose status has changed from NOT REACHABLE the Annex s type replaces the original message If you select a device that is now reachable but is not an Annex Annex Manager removes it from the list If an Annex has the NOT REACHABLE status because you added it using an invalid Community s...

Page 85: ...arameter options you select here The following example shows the configuration area s initial display Figure 4 8 Main Window Configuration Area To complete this area you need to select a Parameter Option and choose individual items from the parameter list You can then use the Show Set and other Annex Manager commands Choosing Parameter Options The Annex Manager commands available through Customize...

Page 86: ...option displays DS0 channel parameter values The DS1 Line List option displays T1 DS1 port parameter values If you choose Pre defined Groups or User defined Groups you can select one item For all other options you can select as many items as you need When you click the mouse the Parameter Options box displays the corresponding list When the list appears you can click the mouse button on each list ...

Page 87: ...e Show command that allows you to display parameter values invokes the Set command that allows you to change parameter values Saving and Opening Annex Lists When you create an Annex list you can use the File menu s Save Annex List and Open Annex List commands Save Annex List stores the list you created Open Annex List places it in the main window s specification area so that you can use it for Ann...

Page 88: ... that will overwrite an existing list When you select an existing list a window appears that allows you to verify your choice You cannot overwrite a list that someone else created Create a new list by entering a new file name or a path and name and choosing When you complete this window Annex Manager saves the list in the file you specified Opening an Annex List Opening a Saved List Open Annex Lis...

Page 89: ...on the list displaying its type or the NOT REACHABLE designation The list appears in the main window s specification area replacing the new list For more detailed information about Annex Manager s standard File Selection window see Editing List Files You can use an ascii editor to change the list files you save in the selection window Annex Manager verifies each file according to its first four li...

Page 90: ...lts This section includes Displaying the SNMP Information Window Understanding the SNMP Information Window Format Viewing and Updating SNMP Information Displaying the SNMP Information Window Displaying the window SNMP Information appears in the Options menu To display the window 1 Create an Annex list and select one or more Annexes For more information see Creating Annex Lists in this chapter If y...

Page 91: ...e reinstated Using Text Fields SNMP Information uses the following text fields Timeout specifies the length of time in seconds that Annex Manager waits for a response You can enter a number of seconds here If you leave this field blank SNMPInformation uses Annex Manager s five second default Retries controls the number of times that Annex Manager tries to reach an Annex or other device on the netw...

Page 92: ...n the text fields Using Push Buttons SNMP Information uses the following push buttons activates the command and changes Timeout Retries and Community String values displays SNMP default values in the window s text fields displays current Annex values in the window s text fields If you selected multiple Annexes that have different values a warning window informs you that the SNMP Information will n...

Page 93: ...he Annexes you selected in the main window If you select a single Annex or multiple Annexes that have the same values text fields display current values If you select multiple Annexes that have different values a warning window informs you that where differences exist values will not display If you choose under this circumstance Annex Manager uses its default values 4 Select Update Selected Annex ...

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Page 95: ... provides access to all main menu commands For detailed information about using Customize mode see Part 3 A series of Setup mode windows allows you to change Annex settings Each window groups related settings and provides access to fields based on your previous selections You can select The General window to change the most commonly used Annex settings If you press this window s button a second wi...

Page 96: ...ws Understanding Setup Windows Setup mode uses the following types of windows The main window provides access to Setup mode windows Although it always appears you cannot return to it unless you first close all Setup mode windows Setup mode lets you change frequently used settings in General Async Ports Call Defaults Channels PRI Line Security AppleTalk IP IPX and LAT windows You can display a wind...

Page 97: ...ttom of each window that gives you a brief summary for each field A short message appears automatically as you move the mouse pointer The Reset Parameters Warning and Help windows are the same for all Annex Manager windows For more information about these windows refer to Displaying Setup Windows You must begin with the main window to display Setup windows When you press in the main window and the...

Page 98: ... Window Displaying the first Setup Window To display the first Setup window 1 Create an Annex list and select one or more Annexes For information about creating Annex lists see 2 Press The General window appears see Figure 5 2 Like all other Setup mode windows this window includes the Setup field Setup ...

Page 99: ...X and LAT windows You can use it to display another Setup window Using the Setup Field The Setup field controls the windows that appear in Annex Manager s Setup mode When you first use Setup mode the General window appears This window includes the Setup field as does any window that appears when you choose one of the Setup options You can use Setup from any window in which it appears Using the Set...

Page 100: ...gs For example if the Async Ports window s Modem button is not selected you cannot use the Modem Name field or the Edit Modem window When a Setup window first appears each field automatically displays a value based on the Annexes or ports you selected If the Annexes or ports you selected Have the same settings for a field the current value appears automatically For example if you choose several po...

Page 101: ... mode window removes a window from your display and returns you to the main window The General and Async Ports options use a series of windows These windows use the following push buttons in addition to those listed above displays an additional window related to the window in which it appears This button appears in the General and Edit Async Ports windows returns you the previous window in a serie...

Page 102: ...tion file Using Confirmation Windows If you enter or select new values in any window and press rather than Annex Manager displays a confirmation window informing you that your changes will not take effect if you continue the closing process Figure 5 3 Closing Confirmation Window You can press to continue closing the window or to return to the window where you should press Update Edit Modem Remove ...

Page 103: ...settings in the first window and display a second window to change additional settings This chapter describes the General windows in the following sections Using the General Window Using the General continued Window Selecting General Settings Displaying the Window To display the first General window press in the main window Figure 6 1 General Window Setup ...

Page 104: ...n change these addresses using the General continued window Load Sequence specifies available network interfaces and the order in which they are used for a down line load or an up line dump You can list more than one interface by using commas to separate interface names You can enter net to specify a local area network sl port number e g sl2 to specify a SLIP line If you enter sl and a port number...

Page 105: ...t connect ping and tap commands debug to start and end any Annex process all to log messages at all levels none to disable message logging The Time box includes the following fields Use daylight savings in allows the Annex to adjust for daylight savings time in your geographic location You can select a single location from the list Minutes west of GMT defines the time zone in which the Annex resid...

Page 106: ...the General continued Window The General continued window allows you to change additional security DHCP nameserver time logging software options dump and password settings for the Annexes selected in the main window Displaying the Window To display this window press on the General window More ...

Page 107: ...ctivates the ACP security server including security for AppleTalk CLI and SLIP PPP connections The button deactivates security If the selected Annex uses these security systems the On button is selected when the window first appears In this case the enable_security parameter is activated If you change the setting to OFF Annex Manager deactivates security but does not change the enable_security par...

Page 108: ...fied in the Preferred Service field is not available You can select none dns or ien_116 Preferred Host contains a host address for the Preferred Service you selected Alternate Host contains a host address for the Alternate Service you selected The Time box controls the time server host Host lists the IP address that an Annex queries for time service You can enter A loopback address 127 0 0 1 to di...

Page 109: ...dow The Dump box allows you to change dump host information Dump Host contains an IP address for the host on which the Annex creates dump files If you do not want dump files you can enter 0 0 0 0 The Password box allows you to change the superuser password Superuser Password modifies the Annex s administrative password used for access to the superuser CLI commands and for administrative access to ...

Page 110: ...ndow appears 4 Enter or select new values in any field and press The General window reappears 5 Press The Reset Parameters window appears if you selected the Confirm Auto Reset option from the pull down menu and if the settings you changed require Annex Manager to reset Annexes If you did not select Confirm Auto Reset Annex Manager resets Annexes without notifying you Figure 6 3 Reset Parameters W...

Page 111: ... change The Edit Async Ports and Edit Async Ports continued windows include the most commonly used port and modem settings This chapter describes these windows in the following sections Selecting Async Ports Using the Edit Async Ports Window Using the Edit Async Ports continued Window Selecting Async Port Settings Selecting Async Ports Displaying the Window The Async Ports window allows you to sel...

Page 112: ...information in its Async Ports box as well as several push buttons This window provides port information in its Async Ports box It includes the following categories Annex Name displays the name or IP address of each Annex you selected in the main window Port provides the number of each port Mode displays the current setting for the type of access on each port Modem Type includes the name of the mo...

Page 113: ...ne or more ports in the list gives you the current status of each port in the list displaysawindowexplainingtheAsyncPortswindow removes the Async Ports window from your display and returns you to the main window Using the Edit Async Ports Window After you select ports in the Async Ports window you can change modem and interface settings in the Edit Async Ports window In addition you can use push b...

Page 114: ...em and interface settings for the ports you selected It groups related settings in boxes and provides access to the Edit Async Ports continued window and to the Edit Modem window The PortOptions box determines whether the ports you selected use modems and defines the type of access that is available on these ports The Type box contains the Modem No Modem Disable and Other buttons These buttons def...

Page 115: ...d to a port You can return to the main window and use Annex Manager s Customize mode to check these values If the Other button is selected when this window appears you can select the Modem No Modem or Disable buttons You cannot select the Other button The Direction box determines whether the port transmits and or receives data The outgoing and incoming buttons allow the port to use outgoing or inc...

Page 116: ...ned in the Dedicated box Once you enter a host address there you can choose whether the port will communicate via telnet or rlogin NDP allows dial in with authentication by Novell dial out and routing Rlogin automatically connects a user to a host via the rlogin command You can specify the host and arguments in the Rlogin Telnet box s Argument field Other indicates that one or more Annexes you sel...

Page 117: ...ted have flow control set to a value that is not Hardware Software or None If you select another setting here you cannot select Other again The Speed box defines the baud rate of the asynchronous line between a device and an Annex The value you enter must match the device s baud rate For a port with a modem Speed is typically set to the maximum speed that the modem supports e g 115200 All Annexes ...

Page 118: ...ed ports that use different modems this field will be blank If you continue to use this window and do not enter a name here Annex Manager will not change modem values when you press If the modem name is not set for the ports you selected undefined appears Iftheportsyouselecteduseamodemthatdoesnotappear in the list Annex Manager adds the name to the list displays a warning window and creates a defa...

Page 119: ...alup file for the remote client s user name and sets local and remote addresses and subnet mask If the file contains a matching user name and The local and remote addresses exist in the acp_dialup file the Annex uses those values The acp_dialup file contains a remote address but not a local address the Annex uses the remote address from the file and the Annex s IP address for the local address If ...

Page 120: ...trol Protocol The AppleTalk box uses the Node ID field Node ID specifies the AppleTalk hint used by the Annex on a specific port You can enter an ID in decimal or hexadecimal notation Each ID has two parts separated by a dot A network address ranges from 0 to 65534 0x0000 to 0xFFFE A node address ranges from 0 to 254 0x00 to 0xFE For example 191 253 0x00FR 253 and 191 0xFD designate the same addre...

Page 121: ...lect such options Using Push Buttons This window uses and push buttons For detailed information about push buttons see Using the Edit Async Ports continued Window Annex Manager s Edit Async Ports continued window allows you to select port settings for PPP security inactivity timers and the LAT protocol Displaying the Window To display this window press in the Edit Async Ports window Figure 7 3 Edi...

Page 122: ...time in minutes that the Annex remains idle before disconnecting a CLI session from a port Entering 0 zero disables the timer entering 255 causes the Annex to disconnect as soon as it exits from its last job You can enter any number of minutes up to 255 Unlike the port inactivity timer this timer does not disconnect a CLI session with active jobs Port Inactivity Timer specifies the number of minut...

Page 123: ...using Annex Manager s three Async Ports windows Selecting Ports Before you can change port settings you need to select specific ports 1 Create an Annex list select one or more Annexes and press The General window appears 2 Select Async Ports from the Setup button The Async Ports window appears 3 Choose one or more ports from the list The next window s settings display current values based on your ...

Page 124: ... Edit Async Ports Window earlier in this chapter 3 Press The Edit Async Ports continued window appears 4 Enter or change information in the PPP Security Time or LAT boxes Available fields depend on your selections in the previous window For detailed information see Understanding the Edit Async Ports continued Window earlier in this chapter 5 Press The Edit Async Ports window reappears 6 Press The ...

Page 125: ...uses E1 trunk lines A single E1 line supports 30 B channels and 2 D channels The PRI line interface and the Ethernet port are the only physical ports on the ISDN Primary Rate Annex When a user dials in to an ISDN Primary Rate Annex calls are assigned dynamically to an available B channel The Annex accepts Voice modem calls by negotiating for available B channels and modems and by checking configur...

Page 126: ...ager s Customize mode to set individual ISDN Primary Rate Annex parameters Annex Manager s Setup mode provides several windows you can use for ISDN Primary Rate Annexes The Call Defaults window allows you to set the most commonly used PRI parameter and modem settings The Channels window allows you to set a remote address for each B channel The T1 PRI Line window allows you to select the type of ce...

Page 127: ...indow The Call Defaults window allows you to view and change settings for the ISDN Primary Rate Annexes you selected Call Defaults groups related settings in boxes and provides access to the Edit Modem window The fields in the Edit Modem window apply to all calls established on an ISDN Primary Rate Annex unless settings in the configuration file override these values The Direction box determines w...

Page 128: ...l in Novell access with the Fastlink II client Telnet automatically connects a user to a host via the telnet command You can specify the host and arguments in the Rlogin Telnet box s Argument field SLIP specifies that a call can perform as a network interface using SLIP CLI allows a terminal or incoming modem access to the Annex Command Line Interface CLI CLI provides access to the network and con...

Page 129: ...values The acp_dialup file contains a remote address but not a local address the Annex uses the remote address from the file and the Annex s IP address for the local address If the file does not contain a matching user name the Annex uses values from the Local Address Remote Address and Subnet Mask fields If both fields contain addresses the Annex uses these values If both fields are set to0 0 0 0...

Page 130: ...l Protocol ipxcp specifies the Internet Packet Exchange Control Protocol ccp specifies the Compression Control Protocol mp specifies the MultiLink PPP Protocol The AppleTalk box uses the Node ID field Node ID specifies the AppleTalk hint used by the ISDN Primary Rate Annex You can enter an ID in decimal or hexadecimal notation Each ID has two parts separated by a dot A network address ranges from ...

Page 131: ...er of minutes up to 255 minutes Input Is Activity buttons define activity as input If you click the On button the Annex resets the inactivity timer when it receives input through an established call Output Is Activity buttons defines activity as output If you click the On button the Annex resets the inactivity timer when it sends output The PPP Security box defines data for authorization on a remo...

Page 132: ...s Call Defaults window Selecting Settings To use the Call Defaults window 1 Display the Call Defaults window 2 Enter or change information in the Mode Interface Time or PPP Security boxes If you enter information and then need to return to the values that displayed originally you can press 3 Press Annex Manager changes values for the ISDN Primary Rate Annexes you selected You cannot use after you ...

Page 133: ... field The Channels box provides information about the ISDN Primary Rate Annex you selected It includes the following categories Annex Name displays the name or IP address of the Annex you selected in the main window Channel lists each channel in the Annex Remote Address lists the current address associated with each channel If this column displays 0 0 0 0 the Annex and the peer will negotiate for...

Page 134: ...a single ISDN Primary Rate Annex in the main window 2 Display the Channels window 3 Select a single channel from the Channels box 4 Enter an IP address in the Remote Address field 5 Press Annex Manager changes the channel s address The next call that uses the channel you selected will use the address you enter here Using the T1 PRI Line Window The T1 PRI Line window allows you to set a type of swi...

Page 135: ...you select here depends on the switch provided by your telephone company You can select 5ESS for AT T s 5ESS switch NI 2 for the switch that supports National ISDN2 DMS100 for Nortel s DMS100 switch Default to set the switch value to a null string The T1 PRI Line window selects the Default and Other buttons based on current Switch Type settings Default is selected if Switch Type is not set when yo...

Page 136: ...phone company to read the statistics maintained by an Annex and to perform diagnostic tests There are four choices none att ansi Other The Buildout box allows adjustment of the cable loss measurement between the last T1 signal regenerator and your location This measurement is supplied by the telephone company at installation You need to adjust your buildout based on this measurement There are four...

Page 137: ... the 5ESS NI 2 DMS100 or Default button Default will be selected if the switch type has not been set Other displays as selected when the ISDN Primary Rate Annex operating outside the United States has the switch type set to ETS or ETS AUS 4 Press Annex Manager sets the switch type Apply ...

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Page 139: ... Annexes We recommend that you use the Edit Modem window to change modem definitions You can however use the Configure menu s Edit Configuration entry for the same purpose This chapter includes Understanding the Edit Modem Window Creating and Changing Modem Definitions Understanding the Modem Database Editing the Configuration File Displaying the Window To display this window press in the Edit Asy...

Page 140: ...SDN Primary Rate Annexes it displays the internal modem name from the Annex configuration file If this field displays an existing modem name Connect Status String Dialin Setup Command and Dialout Setup Command display current values If this field displays undefined or is blank Annex Manager provides default values in Connect Status String Dialin Setup Command and Dialout Setup Command You can use ...

Page 141: ...tain all configuration information required for the Annex to initiate an outbound call For example it should disable the auto answer feature and enable modem connect messages You can enter up to 80 characters Revert to default modem values displays default values for a modem when you have changed the default definition Using Push Buttons The Edit Modem window uses the and push buttons For Annexes ...

Page 142: ...ed to create a new definition from default values and press The Edit Modem window appears with current values for the modem you selected 3 Enter new values or change existing values in the Modem Name Connect Status String Dialin Setup Command and Dialout Setup Command fields For detailed information about these fields see Understanding the Edit Modem Window earlier in this chapter 4 Press Annex Ma...

Page 143: ... load hosts and to self boot units For more information see Understanding the Modem Database later in this chapter Changing Definitions for ISDN Primary Rate Annexes To edit a definition for ISDN Primary Rate Annexes Changing Definitions for ISDN Primary Rate Annexes 1 Display the Call Defaults window and press 2 Change existing values in the Connect Status String Dialin Setup Command and Dialout ...

Page 144: ...see Understanding the Modem Database later in this chapter Removing a Definition You can remove a modem definition only for Annexes that have asynchronous ports To remove a definition Removing Definitions 1 Display the Edit Async Ports window and choose the appropriate settings in the Port Options box 2 In the Modem box s field choose the modem whose definition you want to remove The Edit Modem wi...

Page 145: ...ar in the modem list If you remove a definition that has a default the definition s values revert to default values and its name remains in the list 4 Press The Reset Parameters window appears if you selected the Confirm Auto Reset option from the pull down menu and if the settings you changed require Annex Manager to reset Annexes If you did not select Confirm Auto Reset Annex Manager resets Anne...

Page 146: ...figuration file Editing Modem Definitions You can use Annex Manager to edit any modem definition If you edit a definition stored in the Annex configuration file your changes overwrite current values in the file If you edit a definition stored in an include file Annex Manager copies the edited definition and places it in the Annex configuration file If you edit the definition again your changes ove...

Page 147: ...nnex Manager allows you to edit modem definitions using the Configure menu If you select Annexes that use different configuration files you cannot edit the files Figure 9 6 Configuration File Window Annex Manager identifies the configuration file by querying the Annex copying the file to a local host and launching an editor with the file You must define the editor you want to use in the EDITOR env...

Page 148: ...e appears 2 Change add or remove modem definition information 3 Save and close the file When you end an editing session Annex Manager displays a window informing you that you changed the configuration file Figure 9 7 Edit Configuration Window You can select to update the file or to leave it unchanged When you complete this window Annex Manager copies the file to its original location Yes No ...

Page 149: ...d in the main window This chapter includes Understanding the Security Window Selecting Security Window Settings Displaying the Window To display the Security window select Security from the Setup field Figure 10 1 Security Window Understanding the Security Window The Security window divides settings into Incoming Outgoing Host Access and VCLI categories WARNING ...

Page 150: ...o use password authentication protocol Chap to use challenge handshake protocol Chap Pap to Request the challenge handshake protocol Request password authentication protocol if the peer rejects Chap The Outgoing box activates security for modem and non modem ports The On and Off buttons for Modem Ports and Non modem Ports control host based security for access through the port server If you select...

Page 151: ...uses the and push buttons For detailed information about these buttons refer to Selecting Security Window Settings Selecting Settings To select new security settings 1 Display the Security window 2 Select new settings If the Security window first appears with the Modem Ports and or Non modem Ports On and Off buttons selected the enable_security parameter was set to enabled If you select either Off...

Page 152: ...CSMIM Micro CS Management Application Guide 10 4 Figure 10 2 Reset Parameters Window ...

Page 153: ... AppleTalk IP IPX and LAT protocols This chapter includes Using the AppleTalk Window Using the IP Window Using the IPX Window Using the LAT Window Using the AppleTalk Window Annex Manager s AppleTalk window allows you to define a zone for the Annexes you selected in the main window Displaying the Window To display the window select AppleTalk from the Setup field Figure 11 1 AppleTalk Window WARNIN...

Page 154: ...dded spaces use the backslash Using Push Buttons The AppleTalk window uses the and push buttons Changing AppleTalk Window Settings Changing Settings You can enter new values for the AppleTalk window s Default Zone field 1 Display the AppleTalk window 2 Enter a new value for the Default Zone 3 Press Annex Manager sets new values for the Default Zone Using the IP Window The IP window allows you to s...

Page 155: ...eriods Each field contains a number ranging from 0 to 255 or a hexadecimal number The IP address always displays in decimal notation You can use this field only when you select a single Annex in the main window Subnet Mask contains the IP subnet mask This field s initial display is based on the network portion of the Annex s IP address Entering an incorrect Subnet Mask can cause routing problems T...

Page 156: ...ress Using Push Buttons The IP window uses the and push buttons Changing IP Window Settings Changing Settings You can enter new values for the IP window s address and change selections for its RIP fields 1 Display the IP window 2 Enter new values or change existing ones 3 Press The Reset Parameters window appears if you selected the Confirm Auto Reset option from the pull down menu and if the sett...

Page 157: ...de 11 5 Figure 11 3 Reset Parameters Window Using the IPX Window The IPX window allows you to specify the type of IPX frame used by the Annexes you selected Displaying the Window To display the window select IPX from the Setup field Figure 11 4 IPX Window WARNING ...

Page 158: ... Push Buttons The IPX window uses the and push buttons Selecting IPX Window Settings Changing Settings You can change the IPX window s Frame Type 1 Display the IPX window 2 Select a new value 3 Press Annex Manager sets the Frame Type you selected Using the LAT Window The LAT window allows you to view and change server names and group codes for the Annexes you selected that use the LAT protocol Dis...

Page 159: ...pecifies LAT protocol remote group codes that can access local services offered by an Annex To access these services the Annex must have at least one enabled group code that matches the service s group codes You can enter all none a series of numbers separated by commas e g 1 5 7 or a range of numbers separated by dashes e g 1 5 200 255 You can use any number between 0 and 255 Virtual CLI Group Co...

Page 160: ...55 Using Push Buttons The LAT window uses the and push buttons Entering LAT Window Settings Entering Settings You can change the LAT window s fields 1 Display the LAT window 2 Enter new values for the LAT server and or group codes For detailed information about the LAT window see Understanding the LAT Window earlier in this chapter 3 Press Annex Manager sets the new values you entered Apply Restor...

Page 161: ... group delivered with the system and gives you directions for creating new groups It includes Working with Parameter Groups Creating Parameter Groups Working with Parameter Groups When you select Pre defined Groups from the main window s Parameter Options button you can choose one of the following groups AppleTalk Basic_Annex Basic_Async_Port Call_Defaults Channel Cmd_Line_Editing Dedicated_Port F...

Page 162: ... twice For information about a particular parameter select the parameter and click the mouse twice Creating Parameter Groups Annex Manager s User defined Parameter Groups command lets you select individual parameters to create your own groups These groups appear in the main window s configuration area when you select the User Defined Groups option This section includes Displaying the User Defined ...

Page 163: ...the pointer to the Options menu and choose User Defined Parameter Groups The User Defined Parameter Groups window appears see Figure 12 1 The example below shows the User defined Parameter Groups window Figure 12 1 User Defined Parameter Groups Window Understanding the User Defined Parameter Groups Window Format The User Defined Parameter Groups window consists of a parameter group list a paramete...

Page 164: ...e following options TheAnnexOnlyList option includes all parameters excluding port parameters The Async Port List option displays asynchronous port parameters The Printer Port List option includes printer port parameters The Enet Port List option displays Ethernet port parameters The DS0 Channel List option displays DS0 Channel parameter values The DS1 Line List option displays DS1 port parameter ...

Page 165: ...ameters from Annex Manager files overwrites parameters in an existing user defined group It saves the parameters in the Work Area as new parameters using the selected group name For example if you want to add a parameter to an existing group or delete one from it you can display the parameters use or and choose to store the amended parameter group under the same group name When you use this button...

Page 166: ...rameters box and choose The parameters you choose appear in the Work Area If you add a parameter and then decide you do not need it in the group select it in the Work Area and press 3 Choose The Name Entry window appears Figure 12 2 User defined Parameter Groups Name Entry Window You must enter a new name without using spaces in the field labelled Enter parameter group name You can choose to creat...

Page 167: ...n the Work Area 3 Select the parameters you want to add from the Parameters box and press or select those you want to remove from the Work Area and press Annex Manager adds or deletes the parameters you choose in the Work Area 4 Choose All parameters in the Work Area become part of the modified group If you change a group in the work area and press without pressing a Confirmation window appears Yo...

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Page 169: ... sections Viewing Parameter Values Changing Parameter Values Identifying Errors Before You Use Show and Set Commands The Show and Set commands are based on information you enter in the main window Before you use Show or Set you need to 1 Create an Annex list and select one or more Annexes from the list Show and Set display information only for connected Annexes that you select 2 Choose a Parameter...

Page 170: ...playing the Show Window Displaying the Window The Show command originates in the main window or in the Configure menu To use this command 1 Create an Annex list For details about creating lists refer to 2 Select the Annexes and parameter groups or individual parameters you want to include 3 Choose or move the pointer to the Configure menu and click Show The Show window appears see Figure 13 1 To u...

Page 171: ...plays information for each Annex you selected This window includes all parameters that you selected and a value for each parameter Understanding the Show Window Format The Show window consists of a check button port type button port number field output box and push buttons for clearing the window saving output and closing the window ...

Page 172: ...bers 1 Hold the mouse on the option button that displays Async Ports The menu displays Async Port s Printer Port s Enet Port s DS0 Channel s and DS1 Line s 2 Highlight the port type you want and release the button You must enter a port type that matches your Parameter Options selection For example if you choose the Async Port List option you should not select Enet Port s here 3 For Async Port s Pr...

Page 173: ...alid for all the Annexes you selected a warning window displays For example a warning window appears if you entered a port type that does not match the group you select or a port number that does not exist on the Annex you select For more information about warning and error messages see Identifying Errors on page 13 13 Using Push Buttons Show provides push buttons at the bottom of the window activ...

Page 174: ...ctions do not require this information you can skip this step 3 Choose Values appear in the output box for the parameters you selected The level of detail in the box depends on your use of the Verbose Output button Changing Parameter Values The Set command like the Show command displays parameter names and values In addition Set allows you to change parameter values This section discusses the Set ...

Page 175: ...indow Understanding the Set Window Format The Set window consists of a work area a message box a port type button and port number field and push buttons Its format allows you to see and change current parameter values and to review your work Entering Port Information The parameters you choose in the main window determine whether you need to enter port interface or channel information for the Set c...

Page 176: ... numbers using dashes For example you might enter 1 3 8 to specify three ports or 1 3 8 to specify ports 1 through 3 and port 8 For Enet Port s you must enter 1 For T1 ports 2 displays automatically You cannot change this value Using the Work Area When you use the Set window s work area can list values for the parameters you selected in the main window You can verify current values mark the parame...

Page 177: ...nfirming the current operation Setting the following parameters is the status message in Figure 13 2 All parameters included in the group or all parameters you selected The Set values complete message indicating that processing is complete Current values when the Set operation ends Annex Manager performs a Show operation automatically on the marked parameters to confirm your changes Messages relat...

Page 178: ...ess again deletes current information from the message box and deselects marked parameters It does not change values displayed in the work area displays the standard File Selection window You can enter a file name in the Selection field and press to store the contents of the Set window s output box or press to return to the Set window displays a window explaining the Set command removes the Set wi...

Page 179: ...n skip this step if you do not want to see current values The button indicates that the Annexes ports or channels you selected do not have the same parameter value You can press this button to display a window showing the parameter s value for each Annex and port Figure 13 3 Differing Values Window Thiswindow whichcontainsvaluesforallparametersthathave the button scrolls automatically to the param...

Page 180: ...eck your work before values change You can choose to return to the Set window or to continue the Set process and change parameter values Figure 13 4 Set Command Confirmation Window A Reset Parameters window appears if you selected the Confirm Auto Reset option from the pull down menu and changed parameters that require an Annex to be reset You can choose to continue the process or to return to the...

Page 181: ...pear in the work area and error messages appear in the message box Identifying Errors The Show and Set commands notify you about error conditions by displaying warning windows and by listing errors in output and message boxes You can encounter errors based on main window selections or on parameter value limitations This section includes Understanding Warning Windows Understanding Output and Messag...

Page 182: ...he work area but does not change or show values for parameters with errors Understanding Output and Message Box Errors The Show command s output box and the Set command s message box include error messages about specific parameters They display errors when Annex Manager cannot read one or more parameters You do not mark at least one parameter when you use Set Communication with the Annex times out...

Page 183: ...New Scripts Changing Annex Values Using Scripts Annex Manager provides predefined scripts that you can use to reset Annex parameters to their factory default values View Script displays the contents of predefined or site specific scripts Execute Script allows you to reset Annex parameters to their factory default values when you use one of the predefined scripts If you want to use site specific de...

Page 184: ...nameserver parameters PPP contains port parameters for PPP Printer_Port contains port parameters for a parallel printer Some Annexes do not have parallel printer ports Routing contains Annex and port parameters for routing SLIP contains Annex and port parameters for SLIP Security contains Annex and port security parameters SysLog contains Annex syslog parameters TMux contains TMux protocol paramet...

Page 185: ...w Script Window Format Displaying Script Contents Displaying the View Script Window Displaying the Window View Script originates in the File menu It displays all parameters and values included in a single script To display the View Script window 1 Move the pointer to the File menu and click on View Script The View Script window appears see Figure 14 1 The following example shows the View Script wi...

Page 186: ... box does not change when you enter another directory s path The Selection field below the Script List box displays the default script directory When you choose a script from the list box this field changes to display your selection If you need to display a script stored in another directory you can enter a path here The Script Contents box displays the script listed in the text field with the scr...

Page 187: ...t To view a script 1 Select View Script from the Commands menu The View Script window appears see Figure 14 1 2 Select a single script from the Script List box The field below this box displays your selection You can enter a path in the field to see a script stored in another directory In this case the Script List box does not change 3 Choose The script listed in the text field appears in the Scri...

Page 188: ...erstanding the Create Script Window Format Creating a Script Editing Script Files If you leave the View Script window open as you create a script you can check your work easily Displaying the Create Script Window Displaying the Window The Create Script window originates in the File menu To display the window 1 Select a single Annex from the main window 2 Hold the mouse button on the File menu and ...

Page 189: ...he Create Script Option box includes check buttons that categorize the new script s parameters Main Window Parameters creates a script using the Annex and parameters you chose in the main window For example if you chose the Basic_Annex group each parameter in the group and the values for the Annex you selected become the new script All Parameters creates a script from all parameters of the Annex y...

Page 190: ...ttons After you select options Create Script may display a second window If you selected parameters that require port or channel information the Script Port Entry window appears first followed by the Script File Selection window For detailed information about these windows see Creating a Script in this chapter Reading the Message Box The Create Script window s message box includes the status and e...

Page 191: ...ox or press to return to the Create Script window displays a window that explains the Create Script command removes the Create Script window from your display Creating a Script You can use Create Script to select the parameters and values you want to save in a script Using the Create Script Command To create a script 1 Select a reachable Annex in the main window 2 Select Create Script from the Fil...

Page 192: ...rs option If you select AllAnnex Only Parameters or non port parameters from the main window the Script File Selection window displays The Script Port Entry window does not display in this case 5 When the Script Port Entry window appears enter port information and choose Figure 14 3 Create Script Port Entry Window This window allows you to specify one or more port or channel numbers that Annex Man...

Page 193: ...above you can create a script with wildcard indicators Use the specified port number uses only the port numbers you entered as part of the new script This button is the default Create wildcard port entries enters an asterisk as the script s port or channel number and allows you to use the script for any port number you enter in the Execute Script command You can choose to return to the Create Scri...

Page 194: ...t four lines When you edit these files you must use Annex Manager conventions Script files always begin with DB_VERSION V1 0 FORMAT Parameter Name Port Type Port Number Value For example you might enter lock_enable none 0 enabled Script files accept 0 in the Port Number field when you select non port parameters A port or channel number or an asterisk to specify a wildcard port in the Port Number f...

Page 195: ... execute an existing script for one or more Annexes Displaying the Window To display the window 1 Select one or more reachable Annexes from the main window 2 Hold the mouse button on the Configure menu and choose Execute Script The Execute Script window appears see Figure 14 5 You can select ExecuteScript from the menu and then return to the main window to select an Annex The order in which you pe...

Page 196: ... window uses a list box text field and a message box The Script List box displays all files in Annex Manager s default script directory You can select any script displayed here The text field below the ScriptList box initially displays the default script directory When you choose a script from the list box this field changes to display your selection If you need to execute a script stored in anoth...

Page 197: ...message box displays status and error messages and Annex Manager applies the eligible values in your script to the Annexes you selected If the script you selected contains wildcard indicators the Script Port Entry window appears The Confirmation window follows You need to complete this window before you can execute the script The Reset Parameters window appears if the parameters changed by the scr...

Page 198: ...ript from the Configure menu The Execute Script window appears see Figure 14 5 3 Select the script name you need You can select a script from the Script List box or enter a file name or a path and file name in the text field below this box 4 Choose If you selected a script with one or more wildcard indicators the Script Port Entry window appears Figure 14 6 Script Port Entry Window for Execute Scr...

Page 199: ...r will execute the script but will not use wildcard parameters Error messages will identify these parameters A window displays to confirm script execution for the Annexes you selected Figure 14 7 Execute Script Confirmation Window You can choose to execute the script or to return to the Execute Script window The Reset Parameters window appears if you selected the Confirm Auto Reset option from the...

Page 200: ...t Command Errors Execute Script Command Errors Create Script Command Errors Create Script displays warning windows if you Use the Main Window Parameters option for a list with more than one Annex and do not select an Annex and a main window parameter option Select an option that does not match the Annex or parameters you select in the main window For example a warning appears if you select the All...

Page 201: ...eration does not use one or more parameters or finds specified parameters that are not eligible for scripts In this case the Script creation complete with errors message appears Execute Script Command Errors The Execute Script command displays warning windows when you Do not select a script from the list Do not select an Annex when the list contains more than one Annex The message box includes err...

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Page 203: ...Compare command lets you match parameters and values for two Annexes an Annex and a script or two scripts You can use this command to check existing values before you change an Annex configuration This section includes Displaying the Compare Window Understanding the Compare Window Format Comparing Parameter Values Displaying the Compare Window The Compare command appears in the Configure menu It l...

Page 204: ...r you can display the Compare window first return to the main window to create the list and choose Compare again If you want to compare two scripts you can skip this step 2 Move the pointer to the Configure menu and choose Compare The Compare window appears Figure 15 1 shows the Compare window for two Annexes Figure 15 1 Compare Window ...

Page 205: ...t the top of the window to control the contents of list boxes and the fields The left hand button lets you choose a comparison type You can select the Annex vs Annex option to compare two Annexes and or ports or two ports from a single Annex Annex vs Script option to compare one Annex and an existing script based on the script s parameters and values Script vs Script option to compare the paramete...

Page 206: ...s of the process Compare displays reachable Annexes only If your Annex list includes an unreachable Annex its name will not appear in the Compare window s list box Using List Boxes the Port Type Button and Fields The comparison option you select determines the kind of boxes and fields that display When you compare Two Annexes each box displays your Annex lists a port type button and a port number ...

Page 207: ...script s wildcard ports The port type button and port number field display below the Annex list box You can select a single Annex from the list If the script you select contains wildcard ports you must enter a port type and number The script selection field displays below the Script List box If you select an existing script its directory and file name appear in the field If you want to compare a s...

Page 208: ...ript directory followed by script selection fields When you select an existing script from each list the script s path and file name appear in the selection box If you want to use a script that is not stored in the default directory you can enter its directory and name in either selection box The following example shows the Compare window for two scripts Figure 15 4 Compare Window for Two Scripts ...

Page 209: ...Manager completes Compare processing the box lists the number of differences found If you repeat the Compare command for another combination of Annexes and scripts new information replaces the original display Using Compare Window Buttons Compare provides the following push buttons activates the Compare command based on the Annexes scripts and parameters you selected If values differ and you selec...

Page 210: ...Button and Fields earlier in this chapter If you select Annex vs Annex you must choose a Parameter Option from the main window If you select Annex vs Annex or Annex vs Script go to step 3 If you select Script vs Script skip steps 3 and 4 and go to step 5 3 Choose an Annex from each Annex List box that displays If your list has one Annex you do not need to select it If you want to compare two ports...

Page 211: ...arameters and values that differ displays the number of differences in the Compare process and if necessary lists error conditions For more information about errors see Identifying Errors in this chapter Copying Parameter Values The Copy command lets you copy a single Annex s parameter values to one or more Annexes This command provides options that categorize the parameters you can copy Forsecuri...

Page 212: ... in the Configure menu To display the window 1 Create an Annex List 2 Move the pointer to the Configure menu and choose Copy The Copy window appears Figure 15 5 shows the Copy window Figure 15 5 Copy Window Understanding the Copy Window Format The Copy window uses an option button Annex list boxes port information and a message box This section explains each Copy window element ...

Page 213: ...values from one Annex and port Enet Port Params copies Ethernet port parameter values from one Annex and port The DS1 Line Params copies DS1 line parameter values from one Annex and port The message below these buttons summarizes your selections If you chose Main Window Params the message includes information from the main window After you select an option you can choose the Annexes and ports you ...

Page 214: ...n you select at the top of the screen If you select Main Window Params you can select the appropriate port type for the parameter group or list you chose For example if you use a group that includes asynchronous ports and you select printer ports here the copy command displays a warning and will not use all asynchronous parameters For more information refer to Identifying Errors in this chapter An...

Page 215: ... no errors the box displays Copy completed If error conditions exist Copy completed with errors displays For more information see Identifying Errors on page 15 16 Using Push Buttons Copy provides the following push buttons activates the Copy command based on the Annexes and or scripts you selected When you press the Confirmation window appears allowing you to verify the Copy command The Reset Para...

Page 216: ...If you need to add an Annex to the list you can return to the main window and reissue the Copy command If your list contains one Annex you do not need to select it 5 Choose a port type You can choose a port type only if you chose the Main Window Params option The port type you choose must correspond to the port type in the parameters you selected in the main window IfyouselectedanoptionotherthanMa...

Page 217: ...ral operations A Confirmation window appears listing the Annexes whose parameter values will change Figure 15 6 Copy Command Confirmation Window Themessageboxdisplaysstatusmessages and ifnecessary it lists error messages For more information about errors see Identifying Errors in this chapter The Reset Parameters window appears if you selected the Confirm Auto Reset option from the pull down menu ...

Page 218: ... Command Errors Warning Windows Compare displays warning windows if you Do not select an Annex or a script from list boxes that contain more than one Annex or script Use the Annex vs Annex option for a list with more than one Annex and do not select an Annex and parameters Use Annex vs Annex do not enter port information and then select parameters that require this information Use Script vs Script...

Page 219: ...s more than one Annex Use the Main Window Params option and do not select parameters Use the Main Window Params option and do not enter port information for parameter groups that require this information Message Box The message box includes error information when Annex Manager cannot read or copy one or more parameters You choose and the Copy operation cannot change one or more parameters The mess...

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Page 221: ...ems For detailed information about Annex configurations refer to your Annex hardware guide Booting Annexes The Boot command allows you to boot one or more active Annexes You can choose to boot Annexes immediately set a time in the future for the boot to take place and send an explanatory message to all users This section gives you directions for using the Boot command It includes Displaying the Bo...

Page 222: ...Dump Addr and Boot Image fields display values automatically If you select multiple Annexes whose values differ these fields do not contain values For example if you select two Annexes with the same Pref Load Addr and different values for Pref Dump Addr a warning window will appear and the Pref Dump Addr field will not display a value Understanding the Boot Window Format The Boot window s radio bu...

Page 223: ...d the Annex is in ROM Monitor mode and cannot respond to Annex Manager requests until you boot it Abort cancels all delayed boot requests Quiet boots the Annexes you selected without sending a warning message to users Save In Flash loads the boot image and saves it in flash memory When you reboot you can use the image in the flash memory rather than an image from a server on the network For Boot O...

Page 224: ...ate for the Annex types you select If you do not specify an image name each Annex you selected will boot using the current default image for that Annex Boot Message allows you to add your own text to the standard boot message The text you enter displays on every terminal connected to the Annexes you select for booting You cannot use this field if you selected the Quiet option The Preferred Load Ad...

Page 225: ...nganAnnexnamed Emma sendsthefollowing message Annex emma shutdown message from NAby SNMP network manager Delayed the message contains the boot time and amount of time until the boot will take place For example if you schedule a boot for 11 50 a m on Thursday the message would say Annex emma shutdown message from NAby SNMP network manager Annex emma going down in 57 minutes 11 50 Thu Abort to stop ...

Page 226: ...ext fields may be required or may not be available depending on the Boot Option you choose If you selected Immediate Diagnostic or Save in Flash you can enter text in the Pref Load Addr Boot Image and Boot Message fields Delayed you must complete the Boot Time field You can enter a time in HH MM format or you can enter a plus sign followed by a time in HH MM format to indicate an amount of time in...

Page 227: ...e current load and dump addresses for each selected Annex and will use the value in the default_image_name parameter for Boot Image You can enter new values in any available field 5 Choose A Confirmation window appears Figure 16 2 Boot Command Confirmation Window You can choose to activate the boot or to return to the Boot window When you choose Annex Manager notifies the console and all terminals...

Page 228: ... lets you reset port and interface settings several configuration file options and name servers This section explains the Reset command in the following sections Displaying the Reset Window Choosing a Reset Option Resetting an Annex Displaying the Reset Window Displaying the Window The Reset command originates in the Configure menu To display this window 1 Create an Annex list in the main window F...

Page 229: ...Annex Manager will change Reset terminates active connections to an Annex when you use the All All Async Ports All Printer Ports All Virtual Ports All T1 DS1 Ports Hard All T1 DS1 Ports Soft All Internal Modems Individual Ports All Internal Modems Individual Internal Modems Individual Internal Modems and PRI Line options You can choose one of the following buttons All resets all items listed in th...

Page 230: ...ou enter in the option button below the Reset Option box and the modem numbers you enter in the adjacent field Dialout resets entries used for dialing out from a Unix host to a remote node over a port in slave mode LAT resets LAT Local Area Transport parameters When you use this option existing connections keep their current values new parameter values apply only to LAT connections established aft...

Page 231: ...ht the selection you want and release the button If you chose Individual Internal Modems you do not have to select an option here If you chose PRI Line 2 displays automatically 3 Enter one or more port line or modem numbers in the field To enter specific ports or modems separate numbers with commas or indicate a range of numbers using dashes For example you might enter 1 3 8 to specify three ports...

Page 232: ...irtualPorts AllT1DS1Ports Hard All T1 DS1 Ports Soft All Internal Modems Individual Ports and Individual Internal Modems options If you selected the Individual Ports orthe Individual Internal Modem option continue to step 4 For all other options skip step 4 and go to step 5 4 Enter a port type and port or modem number information in the fields below the Reset Options box You can use these fields o...

Page 233: ...unicate quickly with all terminals connected to the Annexes you select This section includes Displaying the Broadcast Window Understanding the Broadcast Window Format Sending a Broadcast Message Displaying the Broadcast Window Displaying the Window The Broadcast command appears in the Configure menu To display the window 1 Create an Annex list in the main window 2 Select one or more Annexes from t...

Page 234: ...ed to choose the type of port to which you will send it The window s Broadcast Destination buttons specify port types You can select one of the following buttons All sends your message to all asynchronous ports and to those that have virtual connections to the Annexes you select Async sends your message to all asynchronous ports on the Annexes you select Virtual sends your message to all virtual c...

Page 235: ... the following push buttons activatestheBroadcastcommandfortheAnnexesyou selected displays a window that explains the Broadcast command removes the Broadcast window from your display Sending a Broadcast Message Using the Broadcast Command You can use Broadcast when you need to communicate quickly with all terminals connected to an Annex To send a message 1 Create an Annex list and select one or mo...

Page 236: ...ludes Displaying the Set PRI Internal Modems Window Understanding the Set PRI Internal Modems Window Changing Internal Modem Status Displaying the Set PRI Internal Modems Window Displaying the Window The Set PRI Internal Modems command appears in the Configure menu To display the window 1 Create an Annex list in the main window For more information about Annex lists see Saving and Opening Annex Li...

Page 237: ...of one or more modems This window uses a list box and radio buttons Using the Modems List Box The Modems List box includes all internal modems for the ISDN Primary Rate Annexes you selected You can select one or more Annexes here This box includes The Annex name The Modem number for each internal modem The current Status for each modem Available indicates that the modem is in working order and is ...

Page 238: ...tatus the Busy status will not take effect until the current call terminates When you change a modem status the Modem List box reflects your changes immediately Using Push Buttons Set PRI Internal Modems uses the following push buttons activates the PRI Internal Modems command for the modems you selected gives you the current status of each internal modem displays a window that explains the PRI In...

Page 239: ...PRI Internal Modems window displays 3 Select one or more modems from the Modems List box The system highlights your choices 4 Choose the Modem Status you need If you are setting modems to Available you can skip this step 5 Press Annex Manager changes status for the modems you selected Apply ...

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Page 241: ...ort Status Information Displaying Interface Status Information Displaying PRI CSU Internal Status Information Displaying PRI Internal CSU Status Information Displaying T1 Internal CSU Status Information Displaying T1 Modem Calls Status Information Displaying Dial VPN Services DVS Status Information Identifying Annexes All status windows are snapshots of current values status commands do not provid...

Page 242: ...Create an Annex list in the main window For more information about Annex lists see Saving and Opening Annex Lists on page 4 13 2 Select a single Annex from the list 3 Hold the mouse button on the Status menu choose Annex Status and release the mouse button The Annex Status window appears see Figure 17 1 The name of the Annex you selected appears in the window s title bar The example below shows th...

Page 243: ...se time slice expired in the last minute followed by the number of processes whose time slice expired since the Annex was booted CPU Utilization displays the percentage of CPU resources currently being used Switches min tot lists the number of context switches in the last minute min followed by the number of context switches since the Annex was booted tot Procs act most max displays the number of ...

Page 244: ...otal memory measured in bytes Free indicates the amount of currently available memory Min Free provides the lowest amount of free memory that has been available since the Annex was booted Avail indicates the amount of memory that was available immediately after the Annex was booted There may be a problem with Annex software if Denied shows a number other than zero Min Free displays zero or its val...

Page 245: ... Port Status Window Viewing Asynchronous Port Status Information Displaying the Annex Async Port Status Window Displaying the Window The Async Port command originates in the Status menu To display the window 1 Create an Annex list in the main window For more information about creating Annex lists see Saving and Opening Annex Lists on page 4 13 2 Select a single Annex from the list 3 Hold the mouse...

Page 246: ...addition it includes a port number field Like all Annex status commands you cannot change an Annex configuration from this window Entering Port Information Before you can display port statistics you must complete the Async Port s field located below the Port Information box Entering Port Numbers To enter port numbers Enter one or more port numbers in the Async Port s field To enter specific ports ...

Page 247: ...put Chars lists the total number of characters transmitted Parity Errors indicates the total number of parity errors detected Overrun Errors displays the total number of overrun errors Framing Errors displays the total number of framing errors detected Understanding the Port Information Box The Port Information box displays statistics for each port you entered in the Async Port s field This box in...

Page 248: ... normally Down the port is not functioning Active the port is up and has a user logged in Current User identifies the user logged in to the ports you selected Login Time displays the day and time that the port was opened according to the Annex clock Port Proto defines the protocol that is active on a port This field can display the following codes Cli indicates that this is a CLI port opened by a ...

Page 249: ... directory You can enter a file name in the Selection field and press to store the contents of both boxes or press to return to the Annex Async Port Status window displaysawindowexplainingtheAnnexAsyncPortStatus command removes the Annex Async Port Status window from your display Viewing Asynchronous Port Status Information Using the Command To display information about the asynchronous ports you ...

Page 250: ...the Annex Interface Status Window Understanding the Annex Interface Status Window Displaying the Annex Interface Status Window Displaying the Window The Interface command appears in the Status menu To display the window 1 Create an Annex list in the main window For more information about creating Annex lists see Saving and Opening Annex Lists on page 4 13 2 Select a single Annex from the list 3 Ho...

Page 251: ...ration from this window Reading the General Information Box The GeneralInformation box gives you basic interface information for the Annex you selected This box includes the following categories Intf Name provides a text description of the interface This can include the interface name manufacturer and version identifier Type categorizes the interface according to the physical link protocols immedi...

Page 252: ...tets received or transmitted on the interface including framing characters Ucast Pkts lists the number of subnetwork unicast packets received from or delivered to a higher layer protocol NUcast Pkts lists the number of subnetwork broadcast or subnetwork multicast packets received from or sent to a higher layer protocol Discards displays the number of inbound or outbound packets that could not be d...

Page 253: ...SDN Primary Rate Annex This section includes Displaying the Annex PRI Channels Status Window Understanding the Annex PRI Channels Status Window Viewing PRI Channels Status Information Displaying the Annex PRI Channels Status Window Displaying the Window The PRI Channels command originates in the Status menu To display the window 1 Create an Annex list in the main window For more information about ...

Page 254: ...ld and Sort Options buttons Like all Annex status commands you cannot change an Annex configuration from this window Entering Channel Information and Sorting Options Before you can display PRI channels statistics you must complete the Channel s field located below the Sync Information box If you want to change the sorting order for statistics you can use the Sort Options buttons Entering Channel I...

Page 255: ...Understanding the Information Boxes Annex PRI Channels Status window displays information in the Async Information and Sync Information boxes Since the ISDN Primary Rate Annex assigns calls to channels based on a call s characteristics a single channel can appear in the Async Information or Sync Information box The Async Information box lists information about asynchronous or V 120 calls TheSyncIn...

Page 256: ...ction field and press to store the contents of all boxes or press to return to the Annex PRI Channels Status window displays a window explaining the Annex PRI Channels Status command removes theAnnex PRI Channels Status window from your display and returns you to the main window Viewing PRI Channels Status Information Using the Command To display Information about the PRI channels you entered 1 Cr...

Page 257: ...rk interface This section includes Displaying the Annex PRI Internal CSU Status Window Understanding the Annex PRI Internal CSU Status Window Viewing PRI Internal CSU Status Information Displaying the Annex PRI Internal CSU Status Window Displaying the Window The PRI Internal CSU command originates in the Status menu To display the window 1 Create an Annex list in the main window For more informat...

Page 258: ... in the PRI CSU Alarms PRI CSU Status and Interval Information boxes In addition it includes the Interval s field You can enter information in this field Like all Annex status commands you cannot change an Annex configuration from this window Entering Interval Information Before you can display PRI Internal CSU statistics you must complete the Interval s field located below the Interval Errored Se...

Page 259: ...ls or 1 3 8 to specify intervals 1 through 3 and interval 8 In addition you can enter all 3 Press PRI Internal CSU statistics appear see Figure 17 5 Understanding the Alarms Box The PRI CSU Alarms box gives you historical and current information about PRI CSU alarms This box includes the following fields Blue History indicates whether a Blue alarm has occurred since the T1 engine has been online T...

Page 260: ... on the T1 network interface receivers If the engine is not detecting pulses the T1 line transmits AIS all ones unframed on the T1 network interface This field displays True when the engine is not detecting pulses and False when it is detecting pulses Loopback Mode indicates loopback status This field can display NoLoop to show that the signal is not looped through the T1 engine LocalLoop to indic...

Page 261: ...part of the zero substitution code CRC Errors lists the number of CRC errors Controlled Slip lists the number of times the T1 engine replicates or deletes a DS1 frame PathCodeViolationsliststhenumberofcodingviolationsthatoccur on the remote side of a Layer 1 connection LineCodeViolationslists the number of coding violations that occur on the local side A Layer 1 connection does not need to be esta...

Page 262: ...ction having been established Degraded Minutes lists the number of minutes 60 consecutive one minute intervals with more than four total errors Using Push Buttons The Annex PRI Internal CSU Status window uses the following push buttons displays status information about the Annex you selected displays the standard File Selection window which includes the default text directory You can enter a file ...

Page 263: ...ers you need in the Interval s field You can enter one or more numbers a range of numbers separated by commas or dashes or all 6 Press T1 engine status information appears in the PRI CSU Alarms PRI CSU Status and Interval Information boxes Displaying T1 Internal CSU Status Information The Annex T1 Internal CSU command provides information about the Annex T1 network interface This section includes ...

Page 264: ...e the mouse button The Annex T1 Internal CSU Status window appears see Figure 17 6 The following example shows the Annex T1 Internal CSU Status window Figure 17 6 Annex T1 Internal CSU Status Window Understanding the Annex T1 Internal CSU Status Window The Annex T1 Internal CSU Status window displays information in the T1 Alarms T1 Status and Interval Information boxes In addition it includes the ...

Page 265: ... If you chose Current or Total you can skip to step 3 2 Enter one or more interval numbers in the text field To enter specific intervals separate interval numbers with commas or indicate a range of numbers using dashes For example you might enter 1 3 8 to specify three intervals or 1 3 8 to specify intervals 1 through 3 and interval 8 In addition you can enter all 3 Press T1 Internal CSU statistic...

Page 266: ...gories Engine Bypass indicates whether the engine is connected to the Network Interface This field displays enabled or disabled If it displays disabled the engine is connected to the Network Interface Sync indicates whether the T1 engine is detecting frame synchronization If this field displays False the T1 engine has lost frame synchronization and has entered the red alarm state DII Sync indicate...

Page 267: ...ing the Interval Information Box The Interval Information box provides T1 engine statistics in the following categories Interval Number lists each 15 minute interval for which statistics appear in this box This column displays a number from 1 to 96 Current or Total Out of Frame Errors lists the number of Out of Frame OOF events that have occurred An OOF event begins when the network interface send...

Page 268: ...number of seconds with more than one but less than 320 CRC errors Using Push Buttons The Annex T1 Internal CSU Status window uses the following push buttons displays status information about the Annex you selected displays the standard File Selection window which includes the default text directory You can enter a file name in the Selection field and press to store the contents of all boxes or pre...

Page 269: ...rval numbers you need in the Interval s field You can enter one or more numbers a range of numbers separated by commas or dashes or all 6 Press T1 engine status information appears in the T1 Alarms T1 Status and Interval Information boxes Displaying T1 Modem Calls Status Information The Annex T1 Modem Calls Status command provides information about all internal modems This section includes Display...

Page 270: ...indow appears see Figure 17 7 The name of the Annex you selected appears in the window s title bar The following example shows the Annex Modem Calls Status window Figure 17 7 Annex Modem Calls Status Window Understanding the Annex Modem Calls Status Window The Annex Modem Calls Status window displays information in the Internal Modem Calls box Like all Annex status commands you cannot change an An...

Page 271: ...mber of times the modem failed to accept a call consecutively Using Push Buttons The Annex Modem Calls Status window uses the following push buttons displays the standard File Selection window which includes the default text directory You can enter a file name in the Selection field and press to store the contents of all boxes or press to return to the Annex T1 Modem Calls Status window displays a...

Page 272: ...mation for all active tunnel interfaces This section includes Displaying the Annex DVS Status Window Understanding the Annex DVS Status Window Viewing Annex Dial VPN Services DVS Status Information Displaying the Annex DVS Status Window Displaying the Window The DVS command originates in the Status menu To display the window 1 Create an Annex list in the main window For more information about crea...

Page 273: ...x configuration from this window Understanding the GRE Information Box The GREInformationbox provides statistics for GRE packets This box displays information in the Received and Transmitted fields and the Dropped Packets Info box The Received and Transmitted fields provide the following information Bytes Received indicates provides a count of the number of bytes received on the interface Bytes Tr...

Page 274: ... This box includes the following categories Device Type lists the interface device to which the tunnel terminates Interface Protocol list the protocol used on the connection State lists the state of the tunnel Values are registered established or deregistered Login Time lists the time the user logged in Home Addr lists the address assigned to the remote node This Home Addr category is protocol spe...

Page 275: ...x For more information about Annex lists see Saving and Opening Annex Lists on page 4 13 2 Hold the mouse button on the status menu select DVS The Annex DVS Status window appears The Dial VPN Services information appears in the GRE Information and Tunnel Information boxes If the Annex you selected contains no tunnels a warning message displays No Tunnels have been found Identifying Annexes Two Dis...

Page 276: ...identifies Annexes on your network that are visible to a specific search device A search device is any network device such as a router that knows about the existence of other network devices via their IP addresses Discover Annexes Search Device lists basic information about Annexes and allows you to update an Annex list or save a list to a file Displaying the Discover Annexes Search Device Window ...

Page 277: ...o control the discovery process and an output box to display information about Annexes and other devices The window s push buttons allow you to update your current Annex list or save the contents of the output box to a file Discover Annexes Search Device may not find every Annex on a network because the discovery process can identify only those network devices that are visible to a specific search...

Page 278: ...very process uses the SNMP default When you complete these fields you can choose to initiate the discovery process Controlling Output The window s Verbose Output button allows you to determine the level of detail that appears in the output box If you click on the Verbose Output button Discover Annexes Search Device prints a device name and displays basic information about the device type or identi...

Page 279: ...es Search Device lists the names of all devices that are not Annexes and prints a brief description or identifies devices as NOT REACHABLE If you enter a short SNMP Timeout Discover Annexes Search Device may identify a device as NOT REACHABLE because of network load The End of discovery message informing you that the process is complete Using Push Buttons Discover Annexes Search Device uses the fo...

Page 280: ...mand removes the Discover Annexes Search Device window from your display Discovering Annexes using a Search Device Using the Discover Annexes Search Device Command Discover Annexes Search Device lets you replace the main window s Annex list with the discovery list and allows you to save the discovery list in a file To update and save a list 1 Move the pointer to the Configure menu choose Discover ...

Page 281: ...pear in the Discovery Output box Updating and Saving Discover Annexes Lists The Discover Annexes Search Device commands lets you replace the main window s Annex list with the discovery list and allows you to save the discovery list in a file Updating and Saving Lists To update and save list 1 Use Discover Annexes Search Device 2 Choose Annex Manager replaces the main window s list with the discove...

Page 282: ...s you to Select a list that will overwrite an existing list You cannot overwrite a list that someone else created Create a new list by entering a new path and list name and choosing When you complete this window Annex manager saves the list Using the Discover Annexes Network Command The Discover Annexes Network command finds available Annexes on a any network and adds them to the main window s Ann...

Page 283: ...ppears see Figure 17 11 Figure 17 11 Discover Annexes Network Window Understanding the Window Discover Annexes Network uses three fields to find Annexes on a network Internet Address accepts an IP address for the network on which Annex Manager will find available Annexes Subnet Mask defines the network portion of the IP address Timeout defines the length of time in seconds that Annex Manager waits...

Page 284: ...nternet Address and a Subnet Mask for the network you want to search You must complete both the Internet Address and the Subnet Mask fields 3 Enter a number of seconds in the Timeout field This field automatically displays 10 seconds It uses a 10 second default if you leave the field blank 4 Press Annex Manager displays the window informing you that the discovery process is taking place Figure 17 ...

Page 285: ... number of Annexes that have been found Figure 17 13 Creating Annex List Window Annex Manager adds the Annexes it finds to the main window s Annex List box If this process found Annexes that exist in the main window s list a warning window lists duplicate Annexes and does not add them to the list You can use the Save Annex List command to retain this list ...

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Page 287: ...art of theTCP IP protocol suite Annex Manager provides the user interface that enables Network Managers to access Annexes and their information Annex Manager uses The SNMP protocol to send queries to the agents located in each Annex Agents located on the Annexes Each agent collects information about its Annex and provides that information to the Network Management Station running Annex Manager Man...

Page 288: ...ew NetView for AIX The generic application must include the definitions of the MIBs supported by the Annex Through Annex Manager the management station sends the get get next and set commands to the Annex s SNMP agent to retrieve or modify information SNMP Agents Annex software includes a process known as the SNMP agent The agent process acts as a server in a typical client server model Annex Mana...

Page 289: ...ink up and link down traps defined in MIB II Setting up the Annex for SNMP Before Annex Manager or any other SNMP network management application can monitor or manage the Annex you must define certain configuration data including the SNMP Community String and the disabled_modules and allow_snmp_sets parameters Defining the Community String Each SNMP message contains a Community String in its heade...

Page 290: ...t on the Annex is enabled Defining the allow_snmp_sets Parameter The Annex s default setting for the allow_snmp_sets parameter does not permit parameter value changes because the set command s header transmits the community string in clear text which may be a security risk To allow Annex Manager to modify parameters through SNMP you must use the na or admin tools to change allow_snmp_sets to yes Y...

Page 291: ...configuration information that it can modify Annex Manager manages Annexes by retrieving or changing the value of MIB objects Some MIB objects represent actions that the Annex will perform when Annex Manager sets certain values in those objects e g when an Annex boots or resets Describing and Naming Objects RFC 1155 Structure and Identification of Management Information for TCP IP based internets ...

Page 292: ...rap hosts if any from the configuration file into the Trap Host Table i e the anxTrapHostTable object in the proprietary MIB You can then modify this table by adding or deleting trap hosts However the changes you make directly through the table will be lost when the Annex reboots If you need to make permanent changes you must use the Annex configuration file Annex Manager Release 2 3 does not supp...

Page 293: ...l objects have the restrictions outlined in Table 6 Table 6 RFC 1213 MIB II Objects MIB Name RFC Number MIB II RFC 1213 Character MIB RFC 1316 RS 232 MIB RFC 1317 Parallel Printer MIB RFC 1318 AppleTalk MIB RFC 1243 RIP version 2 MIB RFC 1389 Ethernet MIB RFC 1398 DS1 MIB RFC 1406 Object Name Get Set Restrictions Read Object Limitations ifAdminStatus read only Returns only up 1 and down 2 ifOperSt...

Page 294: ...he restrictions outlined in Table 8 ipRouteEntry Cannot create new rows none ipRouteProto none Returns only local 2 icmp 4 and rip 8 ipRouteType none Returns only invalid 2 direct 3 indirect 4 ipNetToMediaEntry Cannot create new rows none ipNetToMediaType Writes only invalid 2 dynamic 3 and static 4 Returns only dynamic 3 and static 4 Object Name Restrictions Read Object Limitations dot3StatsSQETe...

Page 295: ... off 3 charPortOperStatus None Returns only up 1 down 2 active 5 charPortInFlowType Supports only none 1 xonXoff 2 and hardware 3 None charPortOutFlowType Supports only none 1 xonXoff 2 and hardware 3 None charPortAdminOrigin Read only None charPortName Read only None charPortSessionMaximum Maximum value is 16 None charSessKill Read only None charSessState None Returns only connected 2 charSessCon...

Page 296: ...u must first set the port speed to a non zero value and then set rs232AsyncPortAutobaud to disabled 2 This ensures that the port is not left in a state without a declared speed Object Name Restrictions Read Object Limitations rs232PortInSpeed rs232PortOutSpeed Setting one sets both Can set only to a supported value See Setting Port Speed below None rs232AsyncPortParity none 1 mark 4 or space 5 all...

Page 297: ...t rip2PeerTable Table 10 describes additional restrictions Table 10 RFC 1389 RIPv2 MIB Objects RFC 1243 AppleTalk MIB Restrictions The Annex does not support the llap rtmp kip zip and nbp groups It supports the aarp atport ddp and atecho groups with the following restrictions Table 11 RFC 1243 AppleTalk Object Name Restrictions Read Object Limitations rip2IfStatStatus Read only None rip2IfConfDoma...

Page 298: ...pShortDDPErrors Not supported None ddpHopCountErrors Not supported None Object Name Restrictions Read Object Limitations dsx1LineType Supports only dsx1esf 2 and dsx1D4 3 Returns esf or d4 dsx1Line Coding Supports only dsx1B8zs 2 and dsx1AMI 5 Returns b8zs or ami dsx1SendCode Not supported None dsx1Circuit Identifier 128 character limit None dsx1SignalMode Read only RobbedBit only dsx1Fdl Supports...

Page 299: ...None dsx1IntervalDMs Not supported None dsx1IntervalLCVs Not supported None dsx1TotalSEFs Not supported None dsx1TotalPCVs Not supported None dsx1TotalLESs Not supported None dsx1TotalDMs Not supported None dsx1TotalLCVs Not supported None dsx1FarEndCurrentTable Not supported None dsx1FarEndIntervalTable Not supported None dsx1FarEndTotalTable Not supported None dsx1FracTable Not supported None Ob...

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Page 301: ... change default values in help messages the values listed in this section will not agree with your help messages Remember that Site Parameters changes help text only if you do not enter a parameter value the Annex continues to use the default values listed here a_router defines the Ethernet address that the Annex attempts to use as the AppleTalk router address If the router does not respond the An...

Page 302: ...ou must enable syslogging on an Annex using the syslog_facility syslog_host and syslog_mask parameters allow_broadcast permits an asynchronous port to receive administrative broadcast messages generated by the Boot and Broadcast commands allow_compression allows an Annex to use TCP IP header compression for SLIP or PPP modes Header compression occurs only when the other side of the serial link ini...

Page 303: ...dot A network address ranges from 0 to 65534 0x0000 to 0xFFFE A node address ranges from 0 to 255 0x00 to 0xFE For example 191 253 0x00BF 253 and 191 0xFD designate the same address at_security turns on ACP service for an AppleTalk session When you choose enabled for this parameter and for enable_security the Annex uses ACP to get security information about the client including authentication logg...

Page 304: ...e to users on an Annex port You can enter all none a series of numbers separated by commas e g 1 5 7 or a range of numbers separated by dashes e g 1 5 200 255 autobaud controls whether line speed is determined automatically when a connection is opened If you choose enabled the modem or terminal connecting to an Type Async Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Async Port AppleTalk Type ...

Page 305: ...haracter The key displays as If you use more than one letter or number Annex Manager separates characters with a slash For example a b displays as a b banner controls whether the Annex banner and message of the day are displayed on CLI ports bidirectional_modem allows you to transmit and receive data after connecting to an asynchronous port When you choose disabled you can connect to the port but ...

Page 306: ...nection s network side If you choose port it sends a message from the port side You can use this parameter only when the mode parameter is set to slave bypass removes the T1 engine from the network You should enter enabled when you first install an Annex or when the T1 engine is not functioning properly Type Async Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Async Port Flow Control Modem Type...

Page 307: ...through a call to an ISDN Primary Rate Annex CallDef_at_guest allows guests to log into an AppleTalk session through a call to an ISDN Primary Rate Annex If you choose enabled and a client requests guest access the ISDN Primary Rate Annex asks ACP for username guest privileges Type Annex Values enabled or disabled Default enabled Lists Annex Only Basic Async Port Call Defaults Type Annex Values en...

Page 308: ...rity the ISDN Primary Rate Annex uses ACP to get security information about the client including authentication logging and zone access information If you choose disabled the ISDN Primary Rate Annex uses only local security CallDef_attn_string defines a control character sequence that returns users to the CLI prompt Users can define a temporary control character sequence using the CLI stty attn co...

Page 309: ...e letter or number Annex Manager separates characters with a slash For example a b displays as a b CallDef_banner controls whether the ISDN Primary Rate Annex banner and message of the day are displayed on CLI connections CallDef_broadcast_ direction controls the direction in which an ISDN Primary Rate Annex sends an administrative broadcast message When you choose network the ISDN Primary Rate An...

Page 310: ...llDef_cli_imask7 allows an ISDN Primary Rate Annex to mask CLI input to seven bits If you choose disabled the ISDN Primary Rate Annex expects eight bit ASCII input You should not choose enabled unless the terminal can transmit only seven bit characters CallDef_cli_inactivity specifies the number of minutes the ISDN Primary Rate Annex will remain idle before disconnecting a CLI session Entering 0 d...

Page 311: ...tication by the host based ACP server for all CLI connections If you choose disabled you cannot use any ISDN Primary Rate Annex security mechanism other than the administrative password for CLI connections CallDef_connect_ security activates the host based security policy for access from CLI to the network If you choose enabled the user must be authorized via the host based ACP security server to ...

Page 312: ...S Interface for VMS Environments Administrator s Guide CallDef_dialup_ addresses_origin allows an ISDN Primary Rate Annex to search the acp_dialup file for the remote client s user name and to set local and remote addresses This parameter applies only when the CallDef_mode parameter is set to slip or ppp acp_dialup If the file contains a matching user name and The local and remote addresses exist ...

Page 313: ...client If local_address contains a value and remote_address is set to 0 0 0 0 the Annex uses the local address and negotiates with the remote PPP client for the remote address The connection is denied for a remote SLIP client dhcp contacts a DHCP server to request a remote address on behalf of the user Local reads the user s remote address from the remote_address parameter CallDef_do_ compression ...

Page 314: ...acter CallDef_forward_key defines the character sequence that opens the next higher numbered session established through a call Xylogics recommends that you use a sequence with a character The key displays as If you use more Type Annex Values enabled or disabled Default enabled Lists Annex Only Call Defaults Cmd Line Editing Type Annex Values any character Default displays as Lists Annex Only Call...

Page 315: ..._timer to 0 may have a severe effect on the network when heavy serial input occurs CallDef_forwarding_ timer sets the amount of time in ten millisecond intervals that can elapse before an ISDN Primary Rate Annex forwards received data If new data arrives before the timer expires the Annex resets the timer If you enter 0 the Annex uses 5 which is Annex Manager s default value SettingCallDef_forward...

Page 316: ... can remain inactive If the timer expires the Annex terminates the call You can use CallDef_input_is_activity and CallDef_output_is_activity to define incoming call activity If you set these parameters to disabled the timer runs independent of activity To reset a call regardless of any activity enter a number of minutes here set CallDef_input_is_activity and CallDef_output_is_activity to disabled ...

Page 317: ...port_input_flow_control is set to xonXoff CallDef_ipso_class specifies the U S Department of Defense basic IP Security Option IPSO classification level included in TCP packets generated on Annex CLI dedicated or adaptive asynchronous connections The option is not added to locally generated ICMP messages RIP updates or other system Type Annex Values enabled or disabled Default enabled Lists Annex O...

Page 318: ...o your LAT host s documentation for details If you enter enabled and the LAT host sends a data b slot message requesting that flow control XON XOFF be turned off the Annex turns off flow control and passes XON XOFF characters to the host This scenario can adversely affect XON XOFF and the terminal s cursor keys Type Annex Values none secret topsecret confidential unclassified Default none Lists An...

Page 319: ... IP address is used only when CallDef_mode is set to slip ppp or autodetect CallDef_location defines a location or description that displays at the CLI who command lCallDef_long_break allows an ISDN Primary Rate Annex to return a user to the CLI prompt after receiving a break signal of more than two seconds If you enter disabled the Annex passes the break to the local application Type Annex Values...

Page 320: ...pecifies the maximum number of concurrent ISDN Primary Rate Annex connections You can enter 1 to indicate that there is no maximum set CallDef_metric defines the hop count to the remote end of the connection when CallDef_mode is set to slip or ppp You should modify this parameter only if you want the ISDN Primary Rate Annex to use a route other than the SLIP or PPP interfaces to the remote end Typ...

Page 321: ...tion can perform as a network interface using ARAP auto detect to allow an ISDN Primary Rate Annex to identify an incoming packet s protocol as IPX PPP ARAP or CLI ipx to allow dial in Novell access connect to allow an ISDN Primary Rate Annex to communicate with a LAT host via the connect command This option works with the CallDef_dedicated_arguments parameter rlogin to allow an ISDN Primary Rate ...

Page 322: ... feed terminates the input line and a carriage return followed by a line feed terminates output lines When you enter enabled a line feed terminates both the input and the output lines CallDef_output_flow_ control defines the method that a device uses to start or stop output from an ISDN Primary Rate Annex You can choose none to disable flow control start stop to designate flow control by recognizi...

Page 323: ...low_control is set to start stop CallDef_port defines the CLI prompt for an ISDN Primary Rate Annex This parameter uses formatting codes consisting of the percent character and a single lowercase letter You can combine these codes e g a c using up to 16 Type Annex Values none XonXoff hardware Default hardware Lists Annex Only Flow Control Modem Call Defaults Type Annex Values enabled or disabled D...

Page 324: ... location is defined the port number e g port 10 appears n to display an Annex s name or its IP address p to display the port number of a virtual CLI connection number preceded by v r to display port s to display a space t to display the current time in 24 hour format u to display the user name CallDef_port_input_ flow_control specifies the method of flow control for input received through a conne...

Page 325: ...t based security if the security servers do not respond or as an additional line of security after you enter a user name and password For security reasons Annex Manager displays this value as set or unset If you use SecurID set CallDef_port_password to a null string Please refer to theCSMIM MicroCSAdministrator s Guide for UNIX for more information about SecureID Type Annex Values none xonXoff har...

Page 326: ...MRU that an ISDN Primary Rate Annex requests as its local MRU CallDef_ppp_ncp specifies the protocols that run on the interface The ISDN Primary Rate Annex negotiates only for those protocols that are specified here You can select a single protocol all protocols or a combination of two protocols from the following list Type Annex Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Annex Only Modem M...

Page 327: ... the ISDN Primary Rate Annex requires before it starts the network control protocol If the Annex wants to use security and the peer refuses the Annex closes the link You can enter chap to use challenge handshake protocol pap to use password authentication protocol chap pap to use both challenge handshake protocol and password authentication protocol Type Annex Values all ipcp atcp ipxcp ipcp atcp ...

Page 328: ...d by the tn3270 command s print screen function You must enter a name listed in the etc printcap file on the remote host by the CallDef_printer_host parameter Please refer to the CSMIM MicroCS Administrator s Guide for UNIX for more information Type Annex Values chap pap chap pap none Default none Lists Annex Only PPP Security Call Defaults Sync Call Defaults Type Annex Values 0 to 15 characters D...

Page 329: ...otocol If you enter any the system attempts a LAT connect first if that fails it attempts to establish a telnet connection CallDef_rs232_async_ data_bits defines the number of data bits in a character This value does not include the start stop or parity bits Type Annex Values any character Default displays as R Lists Annex Only Cmd Line Editing Call Defaults Type Annex Values input or output Defau...

Page 330: ...he receive clock is external CallDef_short_break allows an ISDN Primary Rate Annex to return a user to the CLI prompt after receiving a break of less than two seconds Type Annex Values none odd even Default none Lists Annex Only Basic Async Port Modem Modem Internal Call Defaults Type Annex Values one two one and half Default one Lists Annex Only Basic Async Port Modem Modem Internal Call Defaults...

Page 331: ...to an ISDN Primary Rate Annex When enable_security and CallDef_slip_ppp_security are set to enabled SLIP and PPP calls will use the ACP security server The Annex determines whether CLI users are authorized to execute SLIP or PPP commands CallDef_slip_subnet_ mask contains the ISDN Primary Rate Annex s IP subnet mask for a SLIP interface The parameter s default is based on the network portion of th...

Page 332: ... still active If the recipient does not acknowledge the message after eight retries the Annex drops the connection You can use 0 Annex Manager s default value to set the keep alive time to 120 minutes or you can enter 255 to disable the keep alive mechanism CallDef_telnet_crlf converts a carriage return in a Telnet session to a carriage return followed by a line feed If you enter disabled a carria...

Page 333: ...an ISDN Primary Rate Annex CallDef_v120_mru defines the maximum receive unit MRU that the ISDN Primary Rate Annex requests as its local MRU CallDef_vci_login_port_ password enables the ISDN Primary Rate Annex password when the DECServer command interface is configured i e when CallDef_cli_interface is set to vci Type Annex Values any character Default displays as Lists Annex Only Cmd Line Editing ...

Page 334: ... a PPP link char_erase allows an Annex using CLI to display the character erase for a video terminal When you choose enabled a deleted character looks as if it has been erased If you choose disabled the Annex echoes the erase characters for a hard copy terminal It displays a backslash one or more deleted characters and a slash For example typing asdf g displays as asdf fd g Type Annex Values enabl...

Page 335: ...ecting a CLI session from a port Entering 0 disables the timer entering 255 causes the Annex to disconnect as soon as it exits from its last job Unlike inactivity_timer this timer does not disconnect a CLI session with active jobs cli_interface allows you to control the prompt that appears for VMS or UNIX environments If you enter uci this parameter provides a standard UNIX interface with prompts ...

Page 336: ...eed 32 characters You can enter a to display Annex c to display a colon and a space d to display the date and time e g Mon Mar 14 13 59 42 1996 i to display an Annex s IP address j to display a new line l to display the port s location If no location is defined the port number e g port 10 appears n to display an Annex s name or its IP address p to display the port number of a virtual CLI connectio...

Page 337: ...etwork If you choose enabled the user must be authorized via the host based ACP security server to connect to a network host The security policy in the security server scans the etc acp_restrict file to authorize a connection to a host from the Annex control_lines defines the type of hardware control lines used on this port You can enter both to allow flow and modem control flow_control to allow f...

Page 338: ... mode is set to connect rlogin telnet or tn3270 dedicated_port selects the application name or TCP port number to which an Annex port can connect You can enter telnet rlogin or call One of the following numbers 0 or 23 for telnet Type Async Values both flow_control modem_control none Default none Lists Async Port Flow_Ctrl Modem Modem Internal Type Annex Values 5 6 7 or 8 Default 8 Lists Annex Onl...

Page 339: ...ge file that is loaded by default when the Annex is booted default_zone_list contains the zone list that is sent to AppleTalk clients in case of an ACP failure You must use spaces to separate zone names e g general engineering lab To escape embedded spaces within a zone name use the backslash If you do not set this parameter the Annex provides the network zone list Type Async Values telnet rlogin ...

Page 340: ...etect acp_dialup If the file contains a matching user name and The local and remote addresses exist in the acp_dialup file the Annex uses those values The the acp_dialup file contains a remote address but not a local address the Annex uses the remote address from the file and the Annex s IP address for the local address If the file does not contain a matching user name the Annex uses values from t...

Page 341: ...y space If you enter more than one module separate module names using commas For detailed information about disabling modules refer to the CSMIM MicroCS Administrator s Guide for UNIX You can enter admin edit fingerd ftpd lat nameserver ppp slip snmp vci all or none Disabling snmp prevents access to the Annex from Annex Manager Disabling admin and snmp can cause problems if host based na is not av...

Page 342: ...al default values Therefore you must press in the Reset Parameters window to prevent the reset process and to use the parameter value you entered echo directs an Annex to echo all characters as a user types This parameter applies only to the CLI level enable_security allows you to activate the security system Type Async Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Async Port PPP SLIP Type Asy...

Page 343: ...he character sequence that opens the next higher numbered session established at a port Xylogics recommends that you use a sequence with a character The key displays as If you use more Type Async Values any character Default displays as Lists Async Port Command Line Editing Type Async Values any character Default displays as U Lists Async Port Command Line Editing Type Async Values any character D...

Page 344: ...rwarding_timer sets the amount of time in ten millisecond intervals that can elapse before an Annex forwards received data If new data arrives before the timer expires the Annex resets the timer If you enter 0 the Annex uses 5 which is Annex Manager s default value Setting forwarding_count to 1 or forwarding_timer to 0 may have a severe effect on the network when heavy serial input occurs group_va...

Page 345: ...le Entering 255 allows an unlimited number of entries Entering 254 indicates that there is no host table In this case the Annex requires a name server to resolve every host name image_name provides the file name for the operational code that loads by default when you boot an Annex You can enter a name using up to 100 characters Type Annex Values all none or numbers from 0 to 255 Default none Lists...

Page 346: ...r of minutes here set input_is_activity and output_is_activity to disabled and set port_type to dialin inet_addr defines the Annex s IP address This 32 bit address contains four 8 bit fields separated by periods Each field contains a number ranging from 0 to 255 or a hexadecimal number The IP address always displays in decimal notation input_buffer_size provides the number of 256 byte blocks alloc...

Page 347: ...imer when it receives input at the port input_start_char defines the control character sequence that restarts input if input_flow_control is set to start stop input_stop_char defines the control character sequence that stops input if input_flow_control is set to stop start Type Async Values none start stop eia Default none Lists Async Port Printer Port Flow Control Modem Type Async Values enabled ...

Page 348: ...ts ipencap_type indicates whether the Annex LAN interface encapsulates IP packets in Ethernet Version 2 format or IEEE 802 3 Data Link Layer format ipso_class specifies the U S Department of Defense basic IP Security Option IPSO classification level included in TCP packets generated on Annex CLI dedicated or adaptive asynchronous ports The option is not added to locally generated ICMP messages RIP...

Page 349: ... image on the Novell file server ipx_dump_username provides user name for logging on to the Novell file server before the Annex sends a dump file to the server ipx_file_server contains the name of the Novell file server from which an Annex boots Type Annex Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Annex Only IPX Type Annex Values 0 to 16 characters Default unset Lists Annex Only IPX Type A...

Page 350: ...ts during times of network inactivity This parameter works only for the LAT protocol The packets serve only as notices to remote nodes that the host s services are available lat_key restricts access to LAT specific Annex commands parameters functions and the LAT protocol within the Annex Each Annex requires a unique key Type Annex Values raw802_3 ethernetII ccitt802 ccitt802snap Default raw802_3 L...

Page 351: ...ed Connection requests that an Annex can queue latb_enable allows an Annex to decode a LAT host s data b packets which change asynchronous port parameters Refer to your LAT host s documentation for details If you enter enabled and the LAT host sends a data b slot message requesting that flow control XON XOFF be turned off the Annex turns off flow control and passes Type Annex Values obtained from ...

Page 352: ... beginning of the next line load_broadcast defines during a boot whether the Annex requests the configuration or message of the day files from other hosts This parameter works only if the files are not available on the preferred load host load_dump_gateway specifies the gateway s IP address A gateway is required if the preferred load or dump host is on a different network or subnet than the Annex ...

Page 353: ...cannot dump back to itself you should include a secondary interface here by entering self net or self sl port number local_address defines the IP address for the port on the Annex side of the link This IP address is used only when mode is set to slip ppp or autodetect location defines a port location or description that displays at the CLI who command lock_enable allows any port to use the LOCK DE...

Page 354: ...ot have either setting and sends an ICMP Destination Unreachable message with a Source Route Failed code If you enter disabled the Annex accepts packets with Loose Source Routing and Record or Strict Source Routing and Record only when the Annex itself is the destination If it is not the destination it drops these packets and sends the same ICMP type message and code Loose source routing may be a ...

Page 355: ... where nn represents the two digits that follow 04 to mark a T1 Network Interface DS0 as mapped in voice mode directly to the Drop and Insert Interface When you use 04 the next two digits must be 00 05to mark aT1 Network Interface DS0 as mapped in data mode directly to the Drop and Insert Interface When you use 05 the next two digits must be 00 map_to_lower allowsanAnnextoconvertuppercasecharacter...

Page 356: ...the Annex keeps accounting information You can use this parameter only for RA6100 Cabletron CSMIM T1 and Cabeltron MODMIM products max_vcli determines the maximum number of virtual CLI connections the Annex can create at a time Entering 255 allows a number of connections limited only by the Annex s available memory Type Async Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Async Port Command Lin...

Page 357: ...s access to the network and connections to other hosts via the telnet connect rlogin and tn3270 commands The tn3270 command is available only when option_key is set to an appropriate value slave to indicate that a port provides access to modems serial line printers and other serial devices attached to an outgoing port It does not provide access to the CLI adaptive to allow slave and CLI capabiliti...

Page 358: ...s as if it were in auto detect mode For outgoing packets it operates in slave mode ndp to allow Novell dial in dial out and routing ipx to allow dial in Novell access connect to allow a port to communicate with a LAT host via the connect command This option works with the dedicated_arguments parameter rlogin to allow a port to communicate via the rlogin command This option works with the dedicated...

Page 359: ...password is set to enabled For security reasons Annex Manager displays values as set or unset mop_login_prompt defines the prompt that appears for all ports using a VMS interface This parameter works only when cli_interface is set to vci mop_login_timer specifies the number of minutes a port using a VMS interface can remain inactive This parameter works only when cli_interface is set to vci Enteri...

Page 360: ...n the load host This file resides in the directory you choose during the host installation process typically usr spool erpcd bfs multisession allows terminals i e VT420 and VT 330 supporting DEC s Terminal Device Session Management Protocol TD SMP to display two active windows simultaneously Entering enabled here makes this feature available to all ports on which the VCI command interface is confi...

Page 361: ...rvers do not respond need_dsr allows an Annex to use the DSR Data Set Ready signal to determine whether a device is attached to the corresponding asynchronous line The Annex will not allow connection to a slave line port and will not activate CLI until the DSR signal is active If DSR is deactivated the connection to a slave line is terminated and CLI is deactivated If you choose disabled the DSR s...

Page 362: ...number of seconds that an Annex waits for a response from a security server An algorithm defines the actual time which is usually longer than the number of seconds in this parameter This parameter works only when enable_security is set to enabled Youshouldnotenterahighnumberhereunlessyouneed a long timeout for contacting a slow host or for waiting for a slow host s response to a security request T...

Page 363: ...option_key enables AppleTalk specific functions and parameters the CLI tn3270 command active RIP dial out routing filtering and IPX These features are available separately or in any combination Each Annex requires a unique key value for the features you choose You must contact your supplier to obtain the key value output_flow_control defines the method that a device uses to start or stop output fr...

Page 364: ...trol character sequence that stops output if output_flow_control is set to start stop output_ttl sets the time to live TTL for packets the Annex generates for RIP updates TTL is a field in IP packets that limits their lifetime on the network Each Type Async Values none start stop eia Default none Lists Async Port Printer Port Flow Control Modem Type Async Values enabled or disabled Default enabled...

Page 365: ...verrides the CLI lock and virtual CLI passwords For security reasons Annex Manager displays this value as set or unset password_limit defines the maximum number of times a user can attempt to enter a password before an Annex resets the port Entering 0 sets the limit to 3 Annex Manager s default value Type Annex Values 1 to 255 Default 64 Lists Annex Only Routing Type Async Values none odd even Def...

Page 366: ...ional_modem to disabled and broadcast_direction to port Dialinautobaud sets mode to cli port_type to dialin autobaud to enabled speed to 115200 or the highest speed that the hardware supports control_lines to both input_flow_control to eia output_flow_control to eia need_dsr to enabled bidirectional_modem to disabled and broadcast_direction to port Dialin sets mode to cli port_type to dialin speed...

Page 367: ...ines to both input_flow_control to eia output_flow_control to eia need_dsr to enabled bidirectional_modem to disabled and broadcast_direction to port Ipx sets mode to ipx port_type to dialin autobaud to enabled speed to 115200 or the highest speed that the hardware supports control_lines to both input_flow_control to eia output_flow_control to eia need_dsr to enabled bidirectional_modem to disable...

Page 368: ...rd protection You can use this password as a back up for host based security if the security servers do not respond or as an additional line of security after you enter a user name and password For security reasons Annex Manager displays this value as set or unset If you use SecurID set port_password to a null string Please refer to the Annex Administrator s Guide for UNIX for more information abo...

Page 369: ...eep alive time is the value set in the tcp_keepalive parameter or 255 to disable the keep alive mechanism for the port port_type defines the type of device attached to a port port_user_name defines a default user name for this port Type Async Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Async Port Modem Modem Internal Security Type Async Values 0 to 255 minutes Default 0 minutes Lists Async P...

Page 370: ...X PPP connection assigned to a specific port You can enter a 12 digit hexadecimal number here using dashes to separate sets of two numbers e g 00 00 00 00 00 00 You cannot use a number that has 1 in the last bit of the first octet since these numbers are reserved for multicast addresses or 0xFF FF FF FF FF FF which is reserved as a broadcast node address ppp_mru defines the maximum receive unit MR...

Page 371: ...ays this parameter s value as set or unset ppp_security_protocol defines the security check for the peer that the Annex requires before it starts the network control protocol If the Annex wants to use security and the peer refuses the Annex closes the link You can enter chap to use challenge handshake protocol pap to use password authentication protocol chap pap to use both challenge handshake pro...

Page 372: ...he client attempts to use as the backup source for DHCP services when the primary DHCP server does not respond When enabled the client broadcasts DHCP messages pref_dump_addr contains an IP address for the preferred dump host This is the host to which the Annex first tries to dump Type Async Values chap pap chap pap none Default none Lists Async Port PPP Security Type Async Values 0 to 15 characte...

Page 373: ... the host listed in the name_server_2 parameter or the address of a back up host that serves if name_server_2 is set to none pref_secure1_host contains the IP address of the security server to which the Annex first sends security requests This parameter works only if the enable_security parameter is set to enabled Type Annex Values IP address Default 0 0 0 0 Lists Annex Only Basic Annex Type Annex...

Page 374: ...hutdown by automating outgoing call attrition If you choose enabled existing calls are allowed to terminate but new outgoing calls are blocked pri_dsx1_line_length defines the length in meters of the line from an ISDN Primary Rate Annex to an external CSU The value is used when a dsx1 line driver is configured Use the default value for an Annex with an internal CSU Type Annex Values auto mu_law a_...

Page 375: ... an ISDN Primary Rate Annex You can enter a 12 digit hexadecimal number here using dashes to separate sets of two numbers e g 00 00 00 00 00 00 You cannot use a number that has 1 in the last bit of the first octet since these numbers are reserved for multicast addresses or 0xFF FF_FF_FF_FF_FF which is reserved as a broadcast node address pri_switch_type defines the kind of switch the ISDN Primary ...

Page 376: ...her the Annex sends tab characters to a printer If you enter disabled the Annex converts a tab character to the corresponding number of spaces printer_host specifies the IP address or fully qualified domain name of a machine running a Berkeley style lpd server The tn3270 command uses this server for the print screen function Type Annex Values att5ESS ni2 dms100 default other Default att5ESS Lists ...

Page 377: ...keepalive overrides tcp_keepalive for connections from applications such as aprint or rtelnet to one or more printer ports If you use 0 Annex Manager s default value the keep alive timer uses the value set by the tcp_keepalive parameter You can enter 255 to disable the keep alive mechanism for the printer port printer_type specifies the type of printer attached to the port Type Printer Values enab...

Page 378: ...exceed 32 characters You can enter a to display Annex c to display a colon and a space d to display the date and time e g Mon Mar 14 13 59 42 1996 i to display an Annex s IP address j to display a new line character l to display the port s location If no location is defined the port number e g port 10 appears n to display an Annex s name or its IP address p to display the port number of a virtual ...

Page 379: ... other end of the serial line This parameter works only when the mode parameter is set to autodetect slip or ppp reset_idle_time_on defines whether input or output resets the idle timer The idle time is the time lapse between activity and inactivity at the device This parameter works with the who command Type Async Values 0 to 32767 Default 0 Lists Async Ports Basic Async Port Type Async Values an...

Page 380: ... none or a list of one to eight IP addresses in decimal format preceded by include or exclude rip_advertise defines the networks for which the Annex will advertise routes You can enter all none or a list of one to eight IP addresses in decimal format preceded by include or exclude Type Annex Values 4 to 120 Default 8 Lists Annex Only LAT Type T1 DS0 Values enabled or disabled Default Lists T1_DS0 ...

Page 381: ...vertised Entering 0 turns off the advertisement rip_horizon controls the split horizon algorithm for RIP You can enter off to disable split horizon split to enable split horizon without poison Split horizon prevents a route from being advertised over the interface on which it was learned poison to enable split horizon with poison reverse Poison reverse advertises the route over the interface on wh...

Page 382: ...sting updates You can enter the IP addresses of one to eight directly reachable routers or you can enter all to restore broadcasting The Annex ignores any address that is not on an attached subnet rip_send_version controls the RIP versions that an Annex sends over IP interfaces You can choose rip 1 to send version 1 packets to the broadcast address rip 2 to send version 2 packets to the RIP multic...

Page 383: ... correct value If option_key is not set correctly the Annex performs passive RIP routing when the daemon is enabled If you enter disabled no RIP routing occurs If you disable the RIP routing daemon and the Annex does not reside on the same subnetwork as the Annex Manager s host you will not be able to contact the Annex after you reboot it or after you reset the routing subsystem Type Interface Val...

Page 384: ... broadcasts when it builds the host table security_broadcast determines whether an Annex broadcasts for security validation if the preferred security servers are not available server_capability defines an Annex as a file server host You can enter all to define the Annex as a file server for the configuration operational image and message of the day files config to define the Annex as a file server...

Page 385: ... the maximum number of services that an Annex can maintain in its local service table When the table is full the Annex removes the service that has been idle longest If all services are busy and the table is full the Annex discards a new service session_limit_annex specifies the maximum number of active sessions the Annex allows at one time Type Annex Values all config image motd none Default none...

Page 386: ...nables an Annex to dump its operational code across a SLIP link slip_load_dump_host contains the IP address of the host from which an Annex receives a load or to which it sends dumps over the SLIP interface If you entered sl and a Type Async Values 1 to 16 Default 3s Lists Async Port Basic Async Port Type Async Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Async Port Idle Timer Type T1 DS0 Val...

Page 387: ...Annex to reduce unnecessary traffic and messages over the SLIP link slip_ppp_security controls dial up SLIP PPP access When enable_security and slip_ppp_security are set to enabled ports configured for SLIP and PPP will use the ACP security server The Annex determines whether CLI users are authorized to execute SLIP or PPP commands Type Async Values IP address Default 0 0 0 0 Lists Async Port SLIP...

Page 388: ... value you enter must match the device s baud rate If you want line speed to be determined automatically use the autobaud parameter If you enter disabled in the autobaud parameter you must enter a value here Not all Annexes support all port speeds Please refer to your Annex hardware guides for detailed information stop_bits specifies the number of stop bits for a port Type Async Values IP address ...

Page 389: ...n identifies the physical location of this node e g third floor lab sysName contains this node s fully qualified domain name sys_location supplies host location or identification information for the LAT protocol Type Annex Only Values IP address Default 0 0 0 0 Lists Annex Only Basic Annex Type Annex Default n a Values 0 to 255 characters Lists Annex Only Type Annex Default n a Values 0 to 255 cha...

Page 390: ...rom the list below or a combination of options separated by commas e g emergency alert The following list includes options in priority order You can enter emergency to log hardware failures alert to log all Annex reboots critical to log configuration and initialization problems such as configuration file format errors or lack of memory error to log all line initialization errors including CLI erro...

Page 391: ...cits an acknowledgment from the other end of a connection to determine whether the connection is still active If the recipient does not acknowledge the message after eight retries the Annex drops the connection You can use 0 Annex Manager s default value to set the keep alive time to 120 minutes or you can enter 255 to disable the keep alive mechanism The port_tcp_keepalive and printer_tcp_keepali...

Page 392: ...lects the line code format used on the T1 Drop and Insert Interface Your selection must match the codes assigned to the terminal equipment telnet_crlf converts a carriage return in a Telnet session to a carriage return followed by a line feed If you enter disabled a carriage return translates to a carriage return followed by a null string Type T1 DS1 Values 1 to 655 feet Default 1 foot Lists T1_DS...

Page 393: ...de the entire path of the dump file including parent directories The file you enter must exist with read write permissions tftp_load_dir contains the string that precedes all files e g image name configuration and motd files when you boot an Annex via tftp This string s value is determined by the system serving the tftp requests It does not precede the tftp_dump_name Type Async Values any characte...

Page 394: ...t host timezone_minuteswest defines the time zone in which the Annex resides You can enter a positive number of minutes for time zones west of Greenwich Mean Time GMT or a negative number for time zones east of GMT For example you would enter 300 for U S Eastern Standard Time which is five hours west of GMT or 60 for Paris which is one hour east of GMT tmux_delay provides the maximum number of mil...

Page 395: ...ximum number of host addresses allowed in the TMux address table If the number of host addresses exceeds the number you enter here the Annex discards the oldest entry tmux_max_mpx specifies the largest user packet that can be placed in a TMux packet The Annex does not multiplex larger packets but passes them directly to the IP layer Type Annex Values 0 through 255 Default 20 Lists Annex Only TMux ...

Page 396: ...he other interface as the transmit clock tni_esf_fdl defines the protocol used by the telephone company to read the statistics maintained by an Annex and perform diagnostic tests You can select none att ansi or other tni_framing selects the superframe format used on the T1 Network Interface Your selection must match the format supplied by the telephone company Type T1 DS1 Values 0 to 128 character...

Page 397: ...cannot access T1 lines when you change this parameter s value You can select noloop to prevent the signal from looping through theT1 engine payloadloop to allow the incoming signal to be looped through the T1 engine after it passes through the framing function lineloop to cause the incoming signal to loop to the network without passing through the T1 engine localloop to cause the T1 engine s outgo...

Page 398: ...d whether it sets matching terminal port characteristics on the next login This parameter works only when the DECServer command interface is configured i e when cli_interface is set to vci For more information please refer to the CSMIM MicroCS Interface for VMS Environments Administrator s Guide vci_login_port_ password enables the port password when the DECServer command interface is configured i...

Page 399: ...nter all to enable all groups none to disable all groups a series of numbers separated by commas e g 1 5 7 or a range of numbers separated by dashes e g 1 5 200 255 vcli_password defines a password required for virtual CLI connections to the Annex and as a back up to host based security This parameter serves as host based security backup the Annex requests a password on a virtual CLI connection if...

Page 400: ...ame and password that it uses with CLI security on asynchronous ports This parameter works with host based security only if you set enable_security to enabled zone provides the AppleTalk zone name that the Annex uses at start up You must use spaces to separate zone names e g general engineering lab To escape embedded spaces use the backslash Type Annex Values 0 to 15 characters Default unset Lists...

Page 401: ...ed below If you check these situations and still cannot connect to the Annex call technical support Did you enter a correct Annex name or IP address Annex Manager can connect to an Annex if the name or IP address you entered are correct The Annex name you enter must match a name in the Annex in the local etc hosts file Is the Annex booted Open a direct connection to an Annex through one of its asy...

Page 402: ...ist of disabled modules and reboot the Annex Did you enter the correct community name The community name you enter must match an entry in the Annex s configuration file Check the configuration file and look for all snmp community definitions The Annex can have up to four different community names Are the Annex and Annex Manager s workstation on different subnetworks Using the superuser proc CLI co...

Page 403: ...es to the configuration through SNMP messages If you wish to configure the Annex using Annex Manager please be aware of this situation Returning to Previous Setup mode Window Because Setup mode windows display based on your selections in previous windows you cannot display a second window and then return to another window For example you must close the General continued window in order to return t...

Page 404: ...he Set command the allow_snmp_sets parameter on the Annex must be set to Y Yes You can set this parameter only by using the non SNMP na and admin tools OpenLook OpenWindow Issues When you run Annex Manager in an OpenLook OpenWindows environment make sure that the latest xnews server patch is installed If the application appears to hang after simple actions like a menu selection it is likely that t...

Page 405: ...utomatically when Annex Manager completes its start up Cut and Paste Some operating systems seem to have a problem cutting and pasting text from one portion of a window to another This issue does not seem to be exclusive to Annex Manager Help on File Selection Windows When you use or to display help on a file selection window the you cannot acknowledge the help window until you complete the file s...

Page 406: ...easing the SNMP timeout values may alleviate this problem Boot Status Annex Manager does not automatically update the current status of each Annex e g NOT REACHABLE when you attempt a boot operation You must select Verify Annex State from the Status menu to determine the current status MOP Issues If the Annex has booted from a MOP host the Annex Information window shows the boot host address as 0 ...

Page 407: ...7 2 loading box 17 3 mbufs box 17 3 memory box 17 4 push buttons 17 4 understanding the window 17 3 to 17 5 arap_v42bis parameter 19 3 Async Port Status command 17 5 to 17 10 displaying the window 17 5 to 17 6 entering port information 17 6 port information box 17 7 port totals box 17 7 push buttons 17 9 step by step instructions 17 9 understanding the window 17 6 to 17 9 Async Ports window 7 1 at...

Page 408: ...0 CallDef_cli_interface parameter 19 11 CallDef_cli_security parameter 19 11 CallDef_connect_security parameter 19 11 CallDef_dedicated arguments parameter 19 12 CallDef_def_session_mode parameter 19 12 CallDef_dialup_addresses parameter 19 12 CallDef_do_compression parameter 19 13 CallDef_echo parameter 19 14 CallDef_erase_char parameter 19 14 CallDef_erase_line parameter 19 14 CallDef_erase_word...

Page 409: ...meter 19 27 CallDef_ppp_username_remote parameter 19 28 CallDef_printer_host parameter 19 28 CallDef_printer_name parameter 19 28 CallDef_redisplay_line parameter 19 29 CallDef_reset_idle_time_on parameter 19 29 CallDef_resolve_protocol parameter 19 29 CallDef_rs232_async_data_bits parameter 19 29 CallDef_rs232_async_parity parameter 19 30 CallDef_rs232_async_stop_bits parameter 19 30 CallDef_rs23...

Page 410: ... window 15 15 displaying the window 15 10 message box 15 13 options 15 11 push buttons 15 13 selecting Annexes and ports 15 11 to 15 12 step by step instructions 15 14 to 15 15 Create Script command 14 5 to 14 12 displaying the window 14 6 errors generated by 14 18 to 14 19 message box 14 8 options 14 7 to 14 8 push buttons 14 9 step by step instructions 14 9 to 14 12 Customize mode 4 2 to 4 3 and...

Page 411: ... Async Ports continued window 7 3 Edit Async Ports window 7 3 enable_security parameter 19 42 environment variables DISPLAY 1 7 GUI_AM_DIR 1 7 PATH 1 7 setting 1 7 erase_char parameter 19 43 erase_line parameter 19 43 erase_word parameter 19 43 errors in script commands 14 18 to 14 19 in Set and Show commands 13 13 to 13 14 reading from message boxes 2 19 reading from output boxes 2 20 See also tr...

Page 412: ...ding the window 17 11 to 17 12 introduction to Annex Manager 5 to 8 environment 7 features 5 to 6 memory requirements 7 platforms supported 8 system requirements 7 ip_forward_broadcast parameter 19 48 ipencap_type parameter 19 48 ipso_class parameter 19 48 ipx_do_checksum parameter 19 49 ipx_dump_password parameter 19 49 ipx_dump_path parameter 19 49 ipx_dump_username parameter 19 49 ipx_file_serv...

Page 413: ...rnaround parameter 19 62 newline_terminal parameter 19 63 node_id parameter 19 63 O Open Annex List command 4 14 to 4 15 option buttons 2 13 option_key parameter 19 63 output boxes 2 20 output_flow_ control parameter 19 63 output_is_activity parameter 19 64 output_start_char parameter 19 64 output_stop_char parameter 19 64 output_ttl parameter 19 64 P parameter groups 12 1 to 12 7 creating 12 2 to...

Page 414: ...7 17 to 17 18 entering interval information 17 18 interval errored seconds box 17 21 interval errors box 17 20 push buttons 17 22 status box 17 20 step by step instructions 17 22 understanding the window 17 18 to 17 22 PRI Internal Modems command 16 16 to 16 19 displaying the window 16 16 push buttons 16 18 step by step instructions 16 18 understanding the window 16 17 pri_analog_encoding paramete...

Page 415: ...ameter 19 84 S Save Annex List command 4 13 to 4 14 scripts 14 1 to 14 19 editing 14 12 See also View Script command Create Script command Execute Script command security_broadcast parameter 19 84 server_capability parameter 19 84 server_name parameter 19 85 service_limit parameter 19 85 session_limit_annex parameter 19 85 session_limit_port parameter 19 86 Set command 13 6 to 13 13 changing param...

Page 416: ...step instructions 4 18 text fields 4 17 timeout field 4 17 understanding the window 4 17 to 4 18 SNMP protocol 18 1 to 18 12 agents 18 2 Annex restrictions on standard MIBs 18 6 to 18 12 AppleTalk MIB restrictions 18 11 Character MIB restrictions 18 8 configuring the Annex for 18 3 to 18 4 defining allow_snmp_sets 18 4 defining disabled_modules 18 4 defining the community string 18 3 DS1 MIB restr...

Page 417: ...me_server_addr parameter 19 94 timezone_minuteswest parameter 19 94 tmux_delay parameter 19 94 tmux_enable parameter 19 95 tmux_max_host parameter 19 95 tmux_max_mpx parameter 19 95 tni_circuit_id 19 96 tni_clock parameter 19 96 tni_esf_fdl parameter 19 96 tni_framing parameter 19 96 tni_line_buildout 19 97 tni_line_buildout parameter 19 97 tni_line_code parameter 19 97 tni_loop_bak_config paramet...

Page 418: ...k buttons 2 15 icons 2 7 keyboard commands 2 5 list boxes 2 16 to 2 19 lowering a window 2 12 message boxes 2 19 mouse usage 2 4 moving a window 2 11 option buttons 2 13 output boxes 2 20 overview of 2 1 to 2 4 push buttons 2 13 radio buttons 2 14 scrolling 2 8 to 2 9 sizing a window 2 6 2 11 Z zone parameter 19 100 ...

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