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BayRS Version 14.00Part No. 308652-14.00 Rev 00September 19994401 Great America ParkwaySanta Clara, CA 95054Connecting ASN Routers to a Network

Connecting ASN Routers to a NetworkB-2308652-14.00 Rev 00HintsThis section contains a few hints for setting up ASN routers.• We recommend that you fir

308652-14.00 Rev 00Glossary-1 Glossary802.3 IEEE standard for Ethernet LANs.an.exeRouter software image containing executable files used to boot an A

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network Glossary-2308652-14.00 Rev 00Flash MemoryRemovable Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCI

308652-14.00 Rev 00Index-1Symbols/etc/inetd.conf file, 2-9/etc/passwd file, 2-10/etc/services file, 2-2/tftpboot directory, 2-9/usr/wf/config director

Index-2308652-14.00 Rev 00not receiving BOOTP requests, A-5responses, failure of, A-3troubleshooting, A-5, A-12BOOTPDcopying, 2-2debugger tool, A-11li

308652-14.00 Rev 00Index-3Ffailureboot, A-15BOOTP requests, A-2BOOTP responses, A-3requests, A-4FDDI interface, B-1filescorrupted, A-15naming restrict

Index-4308652-14.00 Rev 00IP routeschanging, 2-11displaying, A-13Kkernel file, 1-2, 3-3generating, 3-3krnl_asn.exe file. See image, softwareLLAN prot

308652-14.00 Rev 00Index-5PPacket Capture tool, A-7packetsanalyzing, A-7displaying forwarded and dropped, A-14parameters, displaying, A-9partitioning,

Index-6308652-14.00 Rev 00syntax of bootptab file, 2-4System Administration Manager (SAM), 2-10TT130 size tag, in bootptab, 2-5table continuation tag,

308652-14.00 Rev 00xiTablesTable 1-1. Summary of Boot Options ...1-3Table 1-2. Sa

308652-14.00 Rev 00xiii PrefaceThis guide describes how to boot a Nortel Networks Access Stack Node (ASN™) router or BayStream™ platform over a networ

Connecting ASN Routers to a Networkxiv308652-14.00 Rev 00AcronymsThis guide uses the following acronyms:italic text Indicates file and directory names

Preface308652-14.00 Rev 00xv Related PublicationsFor more information about the ASN, refer to the following publications:• Installing and Maintaining

Connecting ASN Routers to a Networkxvi308652-14.00 Rev 00• Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager (Nortel Networks part number 308605-14.0

Preface308652-14.00 Rev 00xvii How to Get HelpIf you purchased a service contract for your Nortel Networks product from a distributor or authorized re

308652-14.00 Rev 001-1 Chapter 1Selecting a Boot ConfigurationThis chapter helps you select a method for starting an ASN platforms, either at the init

ii308652-14.00 Rev 00 Copyright © 1999 Nortel NetworksAll rights reserved. Printed in the USA. September 1999.The information in this document is subj

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network1-2308652-14.00 Rev 00Router Management ToolsYou configure and manage an ASN using•The Technician Interface, a comm

Selecting a Boot Configuration308652-14.00 Rev 001-3 Getting a software image or configuration file over the network is called Netbooting. Getting a f

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network1-4308652-14.00 Rev 00NetbootNetwork (Synchronous or Ethernet connection)Network (Synchronous or Ethernet connectio

Selecting a Boot Configuration308652-14.00 Rev 001-5 The Network Boot ProcessThis section describes the boot process for the network boot options. For

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network1-6308652-14.00 Rev 00Obtaining the IP Address Automatically (EZ-Install)During the EZ-Install process, the router

Selecting a Boot Configuration308652-14.00 Rev 001-7 Figure 1-1. Getting an IP Address from a Nortel Networks Standard Circuit or a Frame Relay PVC in

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network1-8308652-14.00 Rev 00For example, in Figure 1-2, routers 1, 2, and 3 send BOOTP requests for IP addresses. Figure

Selecting a Boot Configuration308652-14.00 Rev 001-9 6.The upstream router sends the IP address and subnet mask to the booting router in a BOOTP respo

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network1-10308652-14.00 Rev 002.A BOOTP server responds to the router’s request with the directory pathnames; the ASN stop

Selecting a Boot Configuration308652-14.00 Rev 001-11 1. Configuration file2. Kernel3. Application filesASN routerCAS0004ACorporate backboneKeyTFTP

308652-14.00 Rev 00iiithese terms and conditions, return the product, unused and in the original shipping container, within 30 days of purchase to obt

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network1-12308652-14.00 Rev 00Selecting the Startup MethodUse the information in the following sections to choose the boot

Selecting a Boot Configuration308652-14.00 Rev 001-13 NetbootYou can use Netboot if• The ASN has a communications link to an upstream router over an E

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network1-14308652-14.00 Rev 00Booting the Router RoutinelyThis section compares the Netboot, Directed Netboot, and Local B

Selecting a Boot Configuration308652-14.00 Rev 001-15 You use the ifconfig and bconfig commands with the Technician Interface or Site Manager to defin

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network1-16308652-14.00 Rev 00Completing a Network Boot OptionThis section lists the steps required for• EZ-Install• Netbo

Selecting a Boot Configuration308652-14.00 Rev 001-17 4.The person at the ASN site installs and boots the router. (See the manual Installing and Maint

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network1-18308652-14.00 Rev 004.The person at the ASN site establishes a Technician Interface session (or you establish a

Selecting a Boot Configuration308652-14.00 Rev 001-19 Directed NetbootThe Directed Netboot option requires the following steps:1.You use the Configura

308652-14.00 Rev 002-1 Chapter 2Setting Up a UNIX Boot ServerTo support network booting, you need to set up a UNIX workstation on the network. This ch

iv308652-14.00 Rev 00SHALL THE LIABILITY OF NORTEL NETWORKS RELATING TO THE SOFTWARE OR THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED THE PRICE PAID TO NORTEL NETWORKS FOR T

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network2-2308652-14.00 Rev 00Copying the BOOTPD Program on Sun WorkstationsDepending on the operating system you use, Nort

Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server308652-14.00 Rev 002-3 If there is such a line, your workstation is already configured as a BOOTP server. Comment out thi

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network2-4308652-14.00 Rev 004.Type the information that pertains to the ASNs in your network into the bootptab file. The

Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server308652-14.00 Rev 002-5 Keep the following in mind when editing bootptab:•The <hostname> definition can contain a ma

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network2-6308652-14.00 Rev 00The following sample bootptab file (Figure 2-1) enables two ASNs (named “ASN.Boston” and “ASN

Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server308652-14.00 Rev 002-7 # This file contains the default specification for the boot# image file to be used by all ASNs.# &

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network2-8308652-14.00 Rev 00# "ASN.Boston." :tc=general:# This is the active definition for the ASN we a

Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server308652-14.00 Rev 002-9 Allowing the router to access the root directory and any subdirectory is the simpler procedure. Sp

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network2-10308652-14.00 Rev 00Creating LinksYou must create a symbolic link for every pathname you specify in the bootptab

Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server308652-14.00 Rev 002-11 Setting Up Static Routes to Next-Hop RoutersIf your workstation requires static routes, use this

308652-14.00 Rev 00vContents PrefaceBefore You Begin ...

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network2-12308652-14.00 Rev 00Loading the Changes into MemoryOnce you modify the inetd.conf file, you must force the opera

308652-14.00 Rev 003-1 Chapter 3Configuring Network BootingThis chapter describes how to use Site Manager to configure network booting for routers in

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network3-2308652-14.00 Rev 00Preparing Configuration and Image FilesUnless the ASN will use the default (generic) configur

Configuring Network Booting308652-14.00 Rev 003-3 Preparing an ImageIf you want the ASN to automatically boot a network image when starting up (using

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network3-4308652-14.00 Rev 00Enabling Netboot or Directed NetbootBy default, the router obtains its software image from it

Configuring Network Booting308652-14.00 Rev 003-5 Figure 3-2. Edit Netboot Global Parameters Window2.To enable Netboot, specify Enable for at least on

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network3-6308652-14.00 Rev 00Netboot and Directed Netboot Parameters Parameter: Boot Image From Network Path: Configuratio

Configuring Network Booting308652-14.00 Rev 003-7 Parameter: Boot Config From Network Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > Global Protocol

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network3-8308652-14.00 Rev 00 Parameter: Boot Image Pathname Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > Global Protoc

Configuring Network Booting308652-14.00 Rev 003-9 Configuring a Netboot InterfaceWhen you enable Netboot or Directed Netboot, you must configure one o

vi308652-14.00 Rev 00Completing a Network Boot Option ...1-16EZ-Install ..

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network3-10308652-14.00 Rev 00Figure 3-4. Netboot Interface Window3.Enter the appropriate slot number, module number, and

Configuring Network Booting308652-14.00 Rev 003-11 Netboot Interface Parameters Parameter: Slot Number Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols >

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network3-12308652-14.00 Rev 00 Parameter: Connector Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > Global Protocols >

Configuring Network Booting308652-14.00 Rev 003-13 Parameter: Connector Subnet Mask Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > Global Protocols

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network3-14308652-14.00 Rev 00 Parameter: Connector Protocol Mask Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > Global P

Configuring Network Booting308652-14.00 Rev 003-15 Setting Up Routing PathsYou set up the routing path between a BOOTP server and a booting routers by

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network3-16308652-14.00 Rev 00Table 3-1. Enabling BOOTP in a Sample NetworkEnable BOOTP relay on an interface as follows:1

Configuring Network Booting308652-14.00 Rev 003-17 Creating BOOTP Relay Agent Forwarding TablesYou must create a BOOTP Relay Agent Forwarding Table fo

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network3-18308652-14.00 Rev 00Figure 3-6. BOOTP Relay Agent Interface Table WindowClick on Help or refer to Configuring SN

Configuring Network Booting308652-14.00 Rev 003-19 Figure 3-7. BOOTP Relay Agent Forwarding Table Window3.Click on Add. The BOOTP Addresses window app

308652-14.00 Rev 00viiSetting Up Routing Paths ...3-15Enabl

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network3-20308652-14.00 Rev 005.Click on OK.The BOOTP Relay Agent Forwarding Table window lists the connector and input IP

Configuring Network Booting308652-14.00 Rev 003-21 Parameter: Output IP Address Path: Configuration Manager > Select Protocols > IP > BOOTP

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network3-22308652-14.00 Rev 00To create the BOOTP Client Interface Table, begin at the BOOTP Relay Agent Interface Table w

Configuring Network Booting308652-14.00 Rev 003-23 4.Click on OK.The BOOTP Client Interface Table window now lists the client IP address and DLCI numb

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network3-24308652-14.00 Rev 00What to Do NextIf you have not already done so, you must complete the steps in Chapter 2 to

308652-14.00 Rev 004-1 Chapter 4Setting Up an ASN as a Network Boot ClientBefore an ASN can complete Netboot or Directed Netboot, you must configure a

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network4-2308652-14.00 Rev 00Configuring the Router Boot SourceTo use Netboot, you use the bconfig command to specify the

Setting Up an ASN as a Network Boot Client308652-14.00 Rev 004-3 bconfig Command Examples1.Configure the default Netboot behavior -- use a local image

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network4-4308652-14.00 Rev 004.Use a local boot image file and Directed Netboot for the configuration file.bconfig image l

Setting Up an ASN as a Network Boot Client308652-14.00 Rev 004-5 Table 4-2. ifconfig Command Settings for a Synchronous InterfaceSetting DescriptionSl

viii308652-14.00 Rev 00Identifying Remote Connectivity Problems ... A-6Displaying Me

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network4-6308652-14.00 Rev 00Configuring an Ethernet Interface for Network BootingTo configure an ASN Ethernet interface f

Setting Up an ASN as a Network Boot Client308652-14.00 Rev 004-7 Enabling and Disabling Interfaces with ifconfigTo enable an ASN interface for the net

Connecting ASN Routers to a Network4-8308652-14.00 Rev 00What to Do NextYou can now boot the ASN over the network, assuming that you already• Configur

308652-14.00 Rev 00A-1 Appendix ATroubleshooting Network Boot ProblemsFor most troubleshooting information, use the manual Troubleshooting Routers. Ho

Connecting ASN Routers to a NetworkA-2308652-14.00 Rev 00Solving Startup ProblemsThis section identifies and recommends procedures for isolating and c

Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems308652-14.00 Rev 00A-3 Upstream Router Not Sending BOOTP ResponsesIf the upstream router is receiving BOOTP reque

Connecting ASN Routers to a NetworkA-4308652-14.00 Rev 00Contact your local Nortel Networks Technical Response Center if you perform the instructions

Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems308652-14.00 Rev 00A-5 BOOTP Server Not Sending BOOTP ResponsesIf the BOOTP server is receiving BOOTP requests bu

Connecting ASN Routers to a NetworkA-6308652-14.00 Rev 00Do the following:1.Make sure that you have at least one interface configured, after booting,

Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems308652-14.00 Rev 00A-7 Displaying Statistics and Error MessagesUse the Statistics Manager Quick Get tool or the T

308652-14.00 Rev 00ixFiguresFigure 1-1. Getting an IP Address from a Nortel Networks Standard Circuit or a Frame Relay PVC in Direct Access Mode ...

Connecting ASN Routers to a NetworkA-8308652-14.00 Rev 00Using a LAN Protocol Analyzer: GuidelinesRefer to the following guidelines when you use a LAN

Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems308652-14.00 Rev 00A-9 Displaying the ASN’s Parameter SettingsDisplay the router parameter settings to determine•

Connecting ASN Routers to a NetworkA-10308652-14.00 Rev 00The possible boot image and boot config settings are network and local. If the setting is ne

Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems308652-14.00 Rev 00A-11 (config is the name of the configuration file.) Otherwise, the change is lost when you bo

Connecting ASN Routers to a NetworkA-12308652-14.00 Rev 00Verifying the BOOTP Server SetupRefer to these instructions if the BOOTP server is receiving

Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems308652-14.00 Rev 00A-13 For example, Version 3.00 of the Site Manager’s Image Builder tool stores the Version 9.0

Connecting ASN Routers to a NetworkA-14308652-14.00 Rev 00For example, enter netstat -rn | grep -i -n 192.32.155 to display the IP address of the

Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems308652-14.00 Rev 00A-15 Upgrading SoftwareYou can upgrade an ASN’s image using one or both of the following optio

308652-14.00 Rev 00B-1 Appendix BImplementation NotesThis appendix contains implementation hints, reminders, and some important notes you might have m