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    BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE CABLETRON SYSTEMS, P. O. Box 5005, Rochester, NH 03867-0505 The Complete Networking Solution™[...]

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    NOTICE 0[...]

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    NOTICE i NO TICE Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes ha ve been made. The hardware, firmware, or softw are described in this manual is subject to c[...]

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    NOTICE ii FCC NO TICE This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference recei ved, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NO TE: This equipment has been tested and found t[...]

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    NOTICE iii CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC. PROGRAM LICENSE A GREEMENT IMPOR T ANT : Before utilizing this product, carefully read this License Agreement. This document is an agreement between you, the end user , and Cabletron Systems, Inc. (“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (the “P[...]

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    NOTICE iv EXCLUSION OF W ARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY 1. EXCLUSION OF W ARRANTY . Except as may be specifically provided by Cabletron in writing, Cabletron makes no warranty , expressed or implied, concerning the Program (including Its documentation and media). CABLETR ON DISCLAIMS ALL W ARRANTIES, O THER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TO YOU BY CABLE[...]

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    BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE v CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 USING THIS MANUAL ................................................................... 1 1.2 GETTING HELP ............................................................................. 2 1.3 BRIM-WT1 OVERVIEW ................................................................. 2 1.4 BRIM-WT1 [...]

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    CONTENTS vi BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE[...]

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    BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE Page 1 CHAPTER 1 INTR ODUCTION W elcome to the Cabletron Systems BRIM-WT1 User’s Guide . This manual explains features, installation instructions, and Local Management for the Cabletron Systems W ide Area Network (W AN) Bridge Router Interface Module (BRIM). 1.1 USING THIS MANUAL Read through this manual completely to fami[...]

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    CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Page 2 BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE 1.2 GETTING HELP If you need additional support related to the BRIM-WT1, or if you hav e any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact Cabletron Systems T echnical Support: By phone .......................... (603) 332-9400 Monday-Friday; 8am - 8pm EST By CompuServe ®[...]

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    BRIM-WT1 SPECIFICATIONS BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE Page 3 The T1/FT1 port pro vides a DSX-1 interface that includes a built in Channel Service Unit/Digital Service Unit (CSU/DSU) for direct connection to a T1 line. This port supports both Full T1 or Fractional T1 using 56 or 64 Kbps timeslots. WAN Protocols The BRIM-WT1 supports the follo wing W AN pr[...]

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    CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Page 4 BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE Safety and Approvals This unit meets the safety requirements of UL 1950, CSA C22.2 NO 950, and EN 60950; the EMI requirements of FCC Class A and EN 55022 Class A; and the EMC requirements of EN 50082-1. The T1 port also meets FCC Part 68. 1.6 RELATED MANUALS Use the follo wing manuals to supple[...]

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    BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE Page 5 CHAPTER 2 INST ALLA TION This chapter describes ho w to install the BRIM-WT1 to the MicroMMA C. T o install the BRIM-WT1, you need to remove MicroMMA C’ s chassis cov er . Refer to the MicroMMA C User’ s Guide for instructions to remov e the chassis cover . Y ou also need a Phillips-head scre wdriver to install th[...]

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    CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION Page 6 BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE 2.2 INSTALLING THE BRIM-WT1 Caution: The BRIM-WT1 and the boar ds associated with the Micr oMMAC ar e sensitive to static dischar ges. Be sure to use an antistatic wrist strap and observe all static pr ecautions during this pr ocedur e. Failur e to do so could result in damage to the BRIM-WT1 o[...]

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    INSTALLING THE BRIM-WT1 BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE Page 7 3. Position the BRIM-WT1 in the MicroMMAC as shown in Figure 2-2. Ensure that the connector on the BRIM-WT1 sits flush on the MicroMMAC connector. Figure 2-2. Installing the BRIM-WT1 4. Secure the BRIM-WT1 to the standoffs and MicroMMAC rear panel using the four screws included with the module.[...]

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    CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION Page 8 BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE[...]

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    BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE Page 9 CHAPTER 3 LOCAL MANA GEMENT This Chapter explains ho w to use the BRIM-WT1 local management screens. The W AN Ph ysical Configuration screen and the W AN Interface Configuration screen appear as local management menu selections after you successfully install the BRIM-WT1 into the MicroMMA C. Refer to the MicroMMA C [...]

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    CHAPTER 3: LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 10 BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE The follo wing sections describe W AN Physical Configuration screen fields and instructions for setting them. Active WAN Port Displays the acti ve W AN port. In future MicroMMA C releases, this field will be used for port redundancy . Default WAN Port Displays the default W AN port used[...]

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    The WAN PHYSICAL CONFIGURATION SCREEN BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE Page 11 Force DSR True Displays the source of the Data Set Ready (DSR) signal. Y ou can toggle the selections between YES and NO. The YES (On) setting indicates that the DSR is internally “Forced T rue” (from the BRIM-WT1). The NO (Of f) setting indicates that the CTS signal is recei[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 12 BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE Setting WAN Physical Configuration Screen Fields T o set a W AN Physical Configuration screen field: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the WAN Physical Configuration screen field you want to change. 2. Press the Return key to toggle the selections. 3. When the desired selection appears,[...]

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    The WAN PHYSICAL CONFIGURATION SCREEN BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE Page 13 Figure 3-3 sho ws a sample configuration for three MicroMMACs. Of the 24 T imeslots, MicroMMA C#1 uses 16 to communicate with MicroMMA C#2 and the remaining 8 to communicate with MicroMMA C#3. This configuration can v ary tremendously , depending on ho w the T elco carrier maps[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 14 BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE 3. The T1 Timeslot View field displays New and the cursor automatically moves into the Timeslot Configuration table. 4. Use the arrow keys to move to the desired Timeslots in the Timeslot Configuration table. 5. Type the desired Interface Number (03 to 26; or zero (00) for unused Timeslots[...]

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    THE WAN INTERFACE CONFIGURATION SCREEN BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE Page 15 3.2 THE WAN INTERFACE CONFIGURATION SCREEN This section describes the features of the W AN Interface Configuration screen. T o access the W AN Interface Configuration screen from the Features Selection screen, use the arro w keys to highlight the W AN Int. Config. option, the[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 16 BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE Max Xmit Unit Displays the maximum packet size that can be transmitted on the selected Interface. The default setting for this field is 1518. This is the maximum packet size. Line Coding Displays the T1 Line Coding. This field displays INV -HDLC, JBZS, B8ZS, or NO T USED. The def ault se[...]

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    THE WAN INTERFACE CONFIGURATION SCREEN BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE Page 17 STATE Displays the status of the bridge port. This field is specific to the Frame Relay protocol. If the acti ve protocol is Frame Relay , this field displays the status as ACTIVE or IN ACTIVE. If the acti ve protocol is PPP , this field appears empty . Configuring Interface[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 18 BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE Setting the Data Compression Field T o set the Data Compression field: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Data Compression f ield. 2. Press the Return key to toggle between Yes and NO. Select the desired setting. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command. 4. Press the Return[...]

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    THE WAN INTERFACE CONFIGURATION SCREEN BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE Page 19 Setting the Line Coding Field Before setting the Line Coding field, you must first set the T1 Line Coding field in the W AN Physical Configuration screen to O THER. T o set the Line Coding field: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Line Coding f ield. 2. Enter the desire[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 20 BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE[...]

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    BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE Page 21 CHAPTER 4 USING THE LANVIEW LEDS This chapter describes ho w to use the LANVIEW LEDs to monitor BRIM status and diagnose BRIM problems. Figure 4-1. 4.1 BRIM-WT1 LEDS The follo wing LEDs indicate the status of the BRIM-WT1. STB (Standby) • On - All W AN bridge ports are in the non-forwarding state. Possible causes o[...]

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    CHAPTER 4: USING THE LANVIEW LEDS Page 22 BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE 4.2 T1/FT1 PORT LEDS The follo wing LEDs indicate the status of the T1/FT1 port. LOS (Loss of Signal) • On - Indicates a loss of link at the T1/FT1 port. This condition occurs when the T1/FT1 port recei ves 192 consecuti ve 0’ s, this should not happen under normal conditions. Ch[...]

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    SYNC PORT LEDS BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE Page 23 4.3 SYNC PORT LEDS The follo wing LEDs indicate the status of the SYNC port. DSR (Data Set Ready) • On - Indicates that the DCE is ready to operate, or that the Force DSR T rue field (refer to the W AN Physical Configuration screen) is set to YES (On). • Off - A valid DSR is not being recei ved f[...]

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    CHAPTER 4: USING THE LANVIEW LEDS Page 24 BRIM-WT1 USER’S GUIDE[...]