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Warranty Policy
Warranty Summary
This Tut Systems product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship and will substantially
conform to Tut Systems product documentation for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment.
Y2K Compliance
The Company’s products, including separately sold software applications, are designed to be used prior
to, during, and after the calendar year 2000 and will operate during each such time period without error
relating to date data, specifically including any error relating to, or the product of, date data which repre-
sents or references different centuries or more than one century.
Tut Systems will, at its option, either repair or replace products that prove to be defective. For warranty
or repair, return this product to a service facility designated by reseller in accordance with reseller
instructions which such instructions shall be in accordance with those set forth in Tut Systems Standard
Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Limitations of Warranty
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from abuse, neglect by Buyer, improper
installation or application by Buyer, Buyer-supplied software or interfacing, unauthorized modification
or misuse, operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product, acts of God, or improp-
er site preparation or maintenance.
Note: No other warranty is expressed or implied by statute or otherwise, regarding the product
including their fitness for any purpose, their quality, their merchantability, non-infringement or oth-
erwise.
Exclusive Remedies
The remedies provided herein are the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. Tut Systems shall not
be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether based
upon contract, tort, or any other legal theory. Warranties apply only to original purchaser or end-
user and cannot be assigned or transferred to subsequent parties. Tut Systems Standard Terms
and Conditions of Sale contain the full text of the product limited warranty.
Assistance
For assistance, contact your nearest Tut Systems Sales and Service office.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a computing device, pursuant to
Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. The equipment and the receiver should be connected to outlets on separate circuits.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The information contained in this publication is the latest available. However, Tut Systems reserves the
right to change specifications of hardware and software without prior notice. Purchasers of Tut Systems’
products should make their own evaluation to determine the suitability of each product for their specific
application. Tut Systems’ obligations regarding the use or application of its products shall be limited to
those commitments to the purchaser set forth in its Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale for a deliv-
ered product.
Published by Tut Systems, Inc.
2495 Estand Way
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-3911
925-682-6510
fax 925-682-4125
Copyright © 1998 by Tut Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any person
without written permission from the publisher.
Printed in the United States of America.
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Table of Contents
1.0
XL-12000S Product Overview
Technical Specifications
What’s in the Box
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2
2.0
3.0
3
4.0
Installation
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5.0
Panel Indicators and Connectors
Front Panel Indicators
Rear Panel Indicators and Connectors
Power and Boot Up Sequence
Configure the Modem
Quick Start
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5.1
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5.2
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6.0
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7.0
7.1
7.2
Detailed Procedures
7.2.1
7.2.2
7.2.3
7.2.3.1
7.2.3.2
7.2.3.3
7.2.3.4
7.2.3.5
7.2.3.6
7.2.3.7
8.0
Choosing the Appropriate Bridging/Routing Option
User Interface Keyboard Commands
Procedures for Initial Configuration
HyperTerminal
Login Display
Main Menu Display
Modem Management
Telnet Setup
Modem Configuration
Password
Advanced Modem Features
SNMP Management
8.1
8.2
Modem DHCP Relay Agent
Upgrade Software
8.3
9.0
Modem Statistics
9.1
Modem Status
9.2
Modem IP Packet Statistics
Troubleshooting
10.0
11.0
Technical Assistance and Customer Support
Appendix A: Pinout Assignments
Appendix B: Reference Screen Shots
Appendix C: Measuring Line Length
Appendix D: Subnet Mask Table
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Figures
Figure 4.1
Figure 4.2
Figure 4.3
Figure 5.1
Figure 5.2
Figure 7.1
Figure 7.2
Figure 7.3
Figure 7.4
RJ-45 10Base-T Straight-through Cable
RJ-11 DSL Line Cable
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XL-12000S Installation with a Hub or Node
XL-12000S Front Panel
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XL-12000S Rear Panel
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Serial Session/Version ID Screen
Bridging Example One (Basic Bridging)
Bridging Example Two (Advanced Bridging)
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Routing Example One
(Using a Router and Bridge Combination)
Figure 7.5
Routing Example Two
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(Using a Router and Router Combination)
Figure 7.6
Figure 7.7
Figure 7.8
Figure 7.9
Bridge Non-IP
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Serial Session/Version ID Screen
Login Display Screen
Main Menu Screen
Figure 7.10 Modem Management Screen
Figure 7.11 Modem Configuration Screen
Figure 7.12 Password Change Screen
Figure 8.1
Figure 8.2
Figure 8.3
Figure 9.1
Figure 9.2
Figure C.1
SNMP Management Screen
DHCP Relay Agent Screen
Upgrade Software Screen
Modem Status Screen
Modem IP Packet Statistics Screen
Using an Ohmmeter to Measure the Length of Phone Wire
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Tables
Table 7.1
Table 7.2
Keyboard Commands
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Specific Field Information for the Modem
Management Screen
Table 7.3
Table 7.4
Table 8.1
Table 8.2
Table 8.3
Table 9.1
Table 9.2
Specific Field Information for the Modem Configuration Screen 37
Specific Field Information for the Password Change Screen 40
Specific Field Information for the SNMP Management Screen 42
Specific Field Information for the DHCP Relay Agent Screen
Specific Field Information for the Upgrade Software Screen
Specific Field Information for the Modem Status Screen
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Specific Field Information for the Modem IP Packet
Statistics Screen
Table A.1
Table A.2
Table D.1
RJ-45 10Base-T Ethernet Connector on Rear of Modem
RJ-11 DSL Line Connector on Rear of Modem
Subnet Mask Tables
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1.0 XL-12000S Product Overview
The XL-12000S modem is a high-speed, SDSL (Symmetrical Digital
Subscriber Line) point-to-point managed modem created to extend
Local Area Networks (LANs) up to 12,000 feet using ordinary tele-
phone wires. The modem uses Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) trans-
mission technology to deliver data at 2 Mbps.
The XL-12000S is designed for easy installation. Front panel LEDs
provide status and operational information. The modem is ideally
suited for connecting LANs in a campus environment where LANs
may be spread out over two miles. The XL-12000S units function
as a pair; one as Master and the other as Slave. Once the modem is
installed and configured, the user may continue to use the serial
Console port, open a Telnet session, or use SNMP to configure
further changes such as bridging or routing.
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2.0 Technical Specifications
Data Rate:
2.048 Mbps
Line Length:
Up to 12,000 ft. on 24 AWG wire
Up to 9,000 ft. on 26 AWG wire
Ethernet Interface:
Console Interface:
Operating Voltage:
Compliant with IEEE 802.3 10Base-T
RS-232
120/240 VAC 50/60 Hz
wall transformer
Power Consumption:
Operating Temperature:
Storage Temperature:
Relative Humidity:
Compliance:
5 Watts
-5˚ to 55˚ C
-40˚ to +70˚ C
5% to 90% (non-condensing)
UL, CSA, CE, FCC Part 15 Class A
Software:
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SNMPv1 agent supports rfc-1213,
rfc-1493, and Tut Enterprise MIB
Telnet
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
Bridging
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Static Routing
DHCP Relay Agent
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3.0 What’s in the Box
Confirm that there is one each of the following items:
Description
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XL-12000S Modem
XL-12000S User Manual
RJ-45 10Base-T Straight-through Cable
RJ-11 DSL Line Cable
Wall Transformer w/Lightning Protection
XL-12000S Enterprise SNMP MIB Diskette
You will also need a PC with a serial port and a serial cable to
connect to the modem’s point of connection, which is an RS-232
Console port (DB-9 female).
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4.0 Installation
1. Remove the modem and wall transformer from the shipping car-
ton. Remove the wall transformer from its box. Remove the
plastic wrapper from around the modem.
a. Remove the cable ties from each of the cables and place
them side by side.
b. Each of the cables is identified as follows:
(1) RJ-45 10Base-T straight-through cable: A cable with
RJ-45 connectors is used to connect the modem to a
10Base-T hub or node. If connecting to a node (PC,
server or workstation), the switch on the back of the
modem will allow this cable to be used like a cross-
over cable (Figure 4.1).
Figure 4.1. RJ-45 10Base-T Straight-through Cable
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(2) RJ-11 DSL Line cable: A cable with RJ-11 connectors
at each end. RJ-11 connectors have four contacts and
are smaller than the RJ-45 connectors, which have eight
contacts. The diameter of the RJ-11 cable is smaller
than the RJ-45 cable. This cable is used to connect the
modem to the telephone jack (Figure 4.2).
Note: RJ-11 cables generally have four contacts and six pinout
positions. The pinout assignments for the RJ-11 and RJ-45
connectors are provided in Appendix A.
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Figure 4.2 RJ-11 DSL Line Cable
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2. Select a convenient location near the Ethernet device to which
the modem will be connected. The modem should be kept away
from excessive heat or cold. Operating temperature range is
-5˚C to 55˚C.
3. Connect an RJ-45 straight-through cable from the 10Base-T
Ethernet connector of the XL-12000S to an Ethernet device
(PC, server, workstation or hub) as shown in Figure 4.3. If
connecting to a PC, server, or workstation, set the Ethernet
connection switch on the back of the modem to the “Crossed”
position. If connecting to a 10Base-T hub, set the switch to
“Normal”.
4. Connect the RJ-11 DSL Line cable from the DSL connector on
the modem to the telephone jack as shown in Figure 4.3.
Verify that you have a telephone line linking the two XL-12000S
modems. Verify that this line has no bridge taps and is generally
free of noise.
5. Connect the wall transformer as shown in Figure 4.3.
6. Remove the SNMP/MIB floppy disk and set aside.
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Figure 4.3 XL-12000S Installation with a Hub or Node.
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5.0 Panel Indicators and Connectors
This section describes the indicators and connectors on the front and
rear of the XL-12000S modem.
5.1 Front Panel Indicators
Figure 5.1 shows the LED indicators that provide status and opera-
tional information on the XL-12000S Modem.
Power LED
The blue Power LED remains lit while the unit has power.
Activity LEDs
The DSL RX and DSL TX LEDs flash green when receiving and
transmitting data.
Status LED
At power up, the Status LED flashes red while the modem performs
a diagnostic self-test and performs software decompression. After the
modem completes its self-test, the LED will extinguish, indicating
that the modem is ready for normal operations.
The Status LED will flash red when software is being downloaded
during subsequent maintenance activity. Steady red indicates unit
failure; refer to the “Troubleshooting” section of this manual.
DSL Link
A flashing DSL link LED indicates that the modem is in the process
of linking to the other modem. After the two XL-12000S units have
secured the DSL link, the DSL Link LED glows a steady green. The
LED is off when there is no link. If the link remains off, refer to the
“Troubleshooting” section of this manual (section 10.0).
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Figure 5.1 XL-12000S Front Panel
DSL RX
Flashing Green: On when receiving data.
POWER
Blue
DSL TX
Flashing Green: On when transmitting data.
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DSL LINK
Flashing Red:
Steady Green: Normal link.
Power up self-test or software
download in progress.
Flashing Green: Linking (about one minute).
Off: No link.
Off: Normal condition.
Steady Red: Board failure.
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5.2 Rear Panel Indicators and Connectors
10Base-T Link LED
A green LED indicates a valid Ethernet link. When flashing, the
LED indicates traffic on the link. When the LED is off, there is no
valid link. If this occurs, see section 10.0, “Troubleshooting”.
Console Port
The console port (RS-232) connects to a PC with a VT-100 terminal
or PC VT-100 emulator for opening a management session.
Figure 5.2 XL-12000S Rear Panel
10BASE-T
12VDC
+
CONSOLE
RS-232
ETHERNET
DSL
-
10BASE-T
LINK
ETHERNET
CONNECTION
NORMAL CROSSED
CONNECT
TO HUB
CONNECT
TO NODE
RJ-45
RJ-11
XL-12000S
Power Connection
10Base-T
Link
DSL Connector
To the telephone
line for the remote
modem.
Console Port
Green:
(RS-232 Connection)
To connect to computer
for management session.
Indicates valid
10Base-T link.
Ethernet
Connection
Normal:
Select Normal if
connecting to a
hub.
Flashing Green:
Indicates activity.
Off: No link.
10Base-T
Ethernet Connection
To connect to a PC, server,
workstation, or hub.
Crossed:
Select Crossed if
connecting to a
node (PC, server,
or workstation).
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6.0 Power and Boot Up Sequence
1. Verify that the LAN and DSL lines are connected according to
the wiring diagram described in the “Installation” section (see
Figure 4.1 or Figure 4.2).
2. Plug the 120 VAC/12 VDC wall transformer (220VAC for inter-
national use) into a wall outlet. Verify that the Power (blue)
LED comes on.
3. Verify that the 10Base-T Link (green) LED on the rear panel is
illuminated. If the unit is not connected to an Ethernet (10Base-T)
source (e.g., computer), this LED will illuminate momentarily
on power-up and then extinguish. When properly connected,
the 10Base-T Link LED will be lit continuously and flash to
indicate traffic.
4. Immediately upon power-up, the modem will begin its boot-up
routine. The Status LED flashes red as the modem cycles
through its initialization process. After initialization, the red
Status LED will extinguish. If the light is steady red, refer to
section 10.0, “Troubleshooting”.
5. The modem is now ready for initial configuration.
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7.0 Configure the Modem
This section provides two options for performing modem configura-
tion. The “Quick Start” (section 7.1) option provides a basic
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) enabled bridge mode configuration
with no remote management or password protection. The “Detailed
Procedures” section (section 7.2) provides detailed steps covering all
modes of modem operation. Before beginning either option, make
sure the power and boot up sequence was successful.
This section assumes you have directly connected (with a user-pro-
vided straight-through serial cable), a PC to the XL-12000S console
port via the serial port on the PC and are running either Windows
NT 3.5 or greater, Windows 95, or Windows 98.
7.1 Quick Start
The “Quick Start” option, which only requires configuring the
modem which will be used as the master unit, takes advantage of the
default configuration programmed into the XL-12000S. The default
settings provide the following functionality:
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Bridge Mode: The XL-12000S will function as a bridge con-
necting two independent segments. This mode allows the
modem to pass both IP and non-IP packets transparently making
the segments a single network. Examples of non-IP packets
include Novell’s IPXTM and Apple’s AppleTalkTM.
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Master/Slave: The default setting is Slave mode.
The only configuration change needed will be to change the
Master/Slave mode to Master on one modem.
Initial configuration must be done from the serial console port.
Therefore, it is necessary to configure the PC to be used to perform
the initial configuration steps.
1. Configuring the Windows terminal emulation program
HyperTerminal on the designated PC:
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a. From the Windows 95/Windows 98 screen select “Start.”
b. Select “Programs” (or Open file Hypertrm.exe).
c. Select “Accessories.”
d. Select “HyperTerminal.” When the HyperTerminal icon
appears, double-click on it.
e. On the Connection Description icon, assign a name (e.g.
Modem1) to the icon for future purposes. Press “OK”.
(When Phone Number tab appears, press “Cancel”.)
f. Select File / Properties: Press the <Configure> button on
the Properties screen.
g. Select the COM port (e.g. COM1) number that you will be
connecting to and set the following parameters:
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9,600 baud
No-parity
8 data bits
1 stop bit
None
Press “OK”.
h. Under the File / Properties/ Settings: Set Function, Arrow,
and Ctrl keys to act as Terminal Keys, Emulation - Auto
detect. Backscroll buffer lines - 500. Press “OK”.
i. Set hardware flow control to none. You can set the display
window to full screen size to avoid cutting off a section of
the display.
j. Do a File/Save As with a meaningful file name to save this
configuration if you intend to use this PC and serial connec-
tion in the future.
k. Connect the user-provided straight-through serial cable to
locally connect your PC to the modem (see section 4.0
Installation for more information).
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1. Go to the Call menu and select connect. You will see the
Serial Session/Version ID screen (Figure 7.1).
m. To verify that you have correctly configured your PC’s
serial port, press the <Enter> key and the XL-12000S
Login Display screen (Figure 7.8) should appear.
n. If your terminal remains blank, press <Ctrl-X> and enter
again. If it is still blank, make sure you have entered the
correct settings in step seven above. Verify that you are
using the correct cable and have a good connection. If you
are still unable to view the Login Display screen, refer to
section 10.0, “Troubleshooting”.
Figure 7.1 Serial Session/Version ID Screen
2. When Login is displayed press <Enter>. Ignore the request for
a password. (Screen shots for this process are contained in sec-
tion 7.8 and Appendix B)
3. In the Main Menu, select “C”.
4. In modem configuration change “Slave” to “Master” by typing
“M” in the Master/Slave field to designate this modem as the
Master. Press <Enter> and this modem is now the Master.
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5. The XL-12000S units are now configured and the front panel
indicators for the DSL link LED should start blinking as soon as
the Master and Slave DSL ports are connected. If the DSL link
LED does not blink, see the “Troubleshooting” section.
6. When link LEDs are solid green (after several minutes) the pair
of modems are operational in bridging mode.
7.2 Detailed Procedures
If the “Quick Start” configuration is not sufficient for your use, this
section provides details on how to configure the XL-12000S to meet
your needs. First decide whether to use each of the XL-12000S units
in the pair as a bridge or a router. There are four bridging/routing
options. In many cases networking needs can be met with basic bridg-
ing. This is option one. Some of the more complex network configu-
rations require options two through four. Other parts of this section
describe how to configure and manage the modem. After configuring
your XL-12000S modems you will want to secure it with a password.
Password protection is described later in section 7.2.3.7.
7.2.1 Choosing the Appropriate Bridging/
Routing Option
There are four routing and bridging options:
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Basic Bridging
IP Routing Only
Bridge Non-IP
Block Packets
Illustrated over the next few pages are two bridging configurations,
two routing configurations, one bridging non-IP configuration, and
an explanation of the Block Packets option.
Note: IP addresses are used only as examples in the illustrations.
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The network design and table entries should be planned prior to fill-
ing out the static routing tables on the Modem Configuration screen.
Routing table entries are also required for the gateway router and for
the other routers reachable through the XL-12000S.
1. Basic Bridging
In the bridge mode, the XL-12000S modem functions as a bridge
connecting two parts of the same network. This selection allows the
modem to pass both IP and non-IP packets. Examples of non-IP
include Novell’s IPXTM and Apple’s AppleTalkTM.
Bridging Example One (Basic Bridging):
This example shows how the XL-12000S connects two LANs in sep-
arate buildings. Two types of data traffic will be sent between LANs:
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Broadcast packets, which are packets sent to all LAN devices.
Direct packets, which are sent to one or several LAN devices.
Direct packets will only cross the DSL link if the recipient is on
a different LAN segment from the sender. Spanning Tree
Protocol (STP) may be on or off in this example.
Figure 7.2 Bridging Example One (Basic Bridging)
Administration Building
192.168.3.3
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The configuration for the modems used in “Bridging Example One
(Basic Bridging)”:
LAN IP addresses are shown in Figure 7.2 although this option does
not require you to enter new LAN IP addresses :
Note: If all administration and configuration of the modems is to be done via
the serial Console, as opposed to Telnet and SNMP sessions, no IP, mask, or
default gateway addresses need to be assigned to the modems.
For Modem 1:
The “LAN IP address” field in the Modem Management screen will
be set to 192.168.3.3
The “Subnet Mask” field in the Modem Management screen will be
set to 255.255.255.0
The “Default Gateway” field will be set to a valid default gateway.
The “Master/Slave” mode in the Modem Configuration screen is set
to Master.
The “Routing/Bridging” field in the Modem Configuration screen
will be set to bridging.
For Modem 2:
The “LAN IP address” field in the Modem Management screen will
be set to 192.168.3.2
The “Subnet Mask” field in the Modem Management screen will be
set to 255.255.255.0
The “Default Gateway” field will be set to a valid default gateway.
The “Master/Slave” mode in the Modem Configuration screen is set
to Slave.
The “Routing/Bridging” field in the Modem Configuration screen
will be set to bridging.
In order to Telnet or use SNMP to these modems, use the LAN inter-
faces. So, for example, the PC located in the Administration Building
will be able to Telnet to Modem 2’s LAN interface. Likewise, the
Database Server will be able to Telnet to Modem 1.
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Bridging Example Two (Advanced Bridging):
This example shows how two pairs of XL-12000S units connect two
LANs in separate buildings. It shows the best use of the Spanning
Tree Protocol (STP) by creating redundant loops in the network. This
way if one link becomes unavailable, STP uses the other path to
reach the destination. This configuration is ideal when network avail-
ability is critical.
Figure 7.3 Bridging Example Two (Advanced Bridging)
Administration Building
Ethernet Hub
192.168.1.1
(LAN)
192.168.1.4
(LAN)
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Modem 4
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192.168.1.7
192.168.1.8
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(LAN)
Ethernet Hub
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The configuration for the modems used in “Bridging Example Two
(Advanced Bridging)”:
For Modem 1:
The “LAN IP address” field in the Modem Management screen will
be set to 192.168.1.8
The “Subnet Mask” field in the Modem Management screen will be
set to 255.255.255.0
The “Default Gateway” field in the Modem Management screen will
be set to a valid default gateway.
The “Enable STP” field in the Modem Management screen is set to
‘Y’ (Default mode).
The “Master/Slave” field in the Modem Configuration screen will be
set to Master.
The “Routing/Bridging” field in the Modem Configuration screen
will be set to bridging.
For Modem 2:
The “LAN IP address” field in the Modem Management screen will
be set to 192.168.1.7
The “Subnet Mask” field in the Modem Management screen will be
set to 255.255.255.0
The “Default Gateway” field in the Modem Management screen will
be set to a valid default gateway.
The “Enable STP” field in the Modem Management screen is set to
‘Y’ (Default mode).
The “Master/Slave” field in the Modem Configuration screen will be
set to Master.
The “Routing/Bridging” field in the Modem Configuration screen
will be set to bridging.
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For Modem 3:
The “LAN IP address” field in the Modem Management screen will
be set to 192.168.1.1
The “Subnet Mask” field in the Modem Management screen will be
set to 255.255.255.0
The “Default Gateway” field in the Modem Management screen will
be set to a valid default gateway.
The “Enable STP” field in the Modem Management screen is set to
‘Y’ (Default mode).
The “Master/Slave” field in the Modem Configuration screen will be
set to Slave.
The “Routing/Bridging” field in the Modem Configuration screen
will be set to bridging.
For Modem 4:
The “LAN IP address” field in the Modem Management screen will
be set to 192.168.1.4
The “Subnet Mask” field in the Modem Management screen will be
set to 255.255.255.0
The “Default Gateway” field in the Modem Management screen will
be set to a valid default gateway.
The “Enable STP” field in the Modem Management screen is set to
‘Y’ (Default mode).
The “Master/Slave” field in the Modem Configuration screen will be
set to Slave.
The “Routing/Bridging” field in the Modem Configuration screen
will be set to bridging.
Telnet or SNMP access will be available through the Modems LAN
interfaces.
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2. IP Routing Only
This selection will route IP traffic between different networks. In
“IP Routing Only” mode, the modem passes only IP packets between
networks attached to the LAN and DSL sides of the modem, and
networks designated in the modems static routing tables. This
option will block all non-IP traffic. “Appendix D” provides subnet
mask information.
You must also modify or configure the routing table of your external
gateway router to include the network changes made when the
modems are incorporated as routers. Operators are urged to consult
their router vendor’s documentation to configure the routing table for
their external gateway router.
Routing Example One (Using a Router and Bridge Combination):
This example shows how to use one XL-12000S as a router and
another as a bridge. Using this configuration saves IP addresses but
increases traffic (i.e. broadcast packets from the bridged LAN) on
the DSL line.
Figure 7.4 Routing Example One (Using a Router and Bridge Combination)
Building 1
Building 2
Ethernet Hub
192.168.3.3
192.168.2.2 (LAN)
192.168.3.2 (LAN)
192.168.3.1
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The configuration used for the modems in “Routing Example One
(Using a Router and Bridge Combination)”:
For Modem 1 (Router):
The “LAN IP address” field in the Modem Configuration screen will
be set to 192.168.2.2
The LAN “Subnet Mask” field in the Modem Configuration screen
will be set to 255.255.255.0
The “DSL IP address” field in the Modem Configuration screen will
be set to 192.168.3.1
The DSL “Subnet Mask” field in the Modem Configuration screen
will be set to 255.255.255.0
The “Master/Slave” field in the Modem Configuration screen will be
set to Master.
The “Routing/Bridging” field in the Modem Configuration screen
will be set to ip_routing_only
For Modem 2 (Bridge):
The “LAN IP address” field in the Modem Management screen will
be set to 192.168.3.2
The “Subnet Mask” field in the Modem Management screen will be
set to 255.255.255.0
The “Default Gateway” field will be set to 192.168.3.1.
The “Master/Slave” mode in the Modem Configuration screen is set
to Slave.
The “Routing/Bridging” field in the Modem Configuration will be
set to bridging.
You must also modify or configure the routing table of your external
gateway router to include the network changes made when the
modems are incorporated as routers. Operators are urged to consult
their router vendor’s documentation to configure the routing table for
their external gateway router.
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Routing Example Two (Using a Router and Router Combination):
This example shows two modems both with IP routing enabled. This
configuration would be used to maximize the DSL bandwidth by
eliminating unnecessary broadcast packet traffic on the DSL Link.
Figure 7.5 Routing Example Two (Using a Router and Router Combination)
Building 1
Building 2
Ethernet Hub
192.168.4.2
192.168.2.2 (LAN)
192.168.4.1 (LAN)
192.168.3.1
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Modem 2
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The configuration used for the modems in “Routing Example Two
(Using a Router to Router Combination)”:
For Modem 1:
The “LAN IP address” field in the Modem Configuration screen will
be set to 192.168.2.2
The LAN “Subnet Mask” field in the Modem Configuration screen
will be set to 255.255.255.0
The “DSL IP address” field in the Modem Configuration screen will
be set to 192.168.3.1
The DSL “Subnet Mask” field in the Modem Configuration screen
will be set to 255.255.255.0
The “Master/Slave” field in the Modem Configuration screen will be
set to Master.
The “Routing/Bridging” field in the Modem Configuration screen
will be set to ip_routing_only
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The static routing table fields in the Modem 1 Configuration would be:
Destination
192.168.4.0
Mask
255.255.255.0
Gateway
192.168.3.2
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1
For Modem 2:
The “LAN IP address” field in the Modem Configuration screen will
be set to 192.168.4.1
The LAN “Subnet Mask” field in the Modem Configuration screen
will be set to 255.255.255.0
The “DSL IP address” field in the Modem Configuration screen will
be set to 192.168.3.2
The DSL “Subnet Mask” field in the Modem Configuration screen
will be set to 255.255.255.0
The “Master/Slave” field in the Modem Configuration screen will be
set to Slave.
The “Routing/Bridging” field in the Modem Configuration screen
will be set to ip_routing_only
The static routing table fields in the Modem 2 Configuration would
be:
Destination
192.168.2.0
Mask
255.255.255.0
Gateway
192.168.3.1
Hops
1
3. Bridge Non-IP
This selection will enable the modem to route IP traffic and bridge
non-IP traffic at the same time. The modem passes only IP packets
between networks attached to the LAN and DSL sides of the modem
and networks designated in the modems static routing tables.
Bridge non-IP example: This example shows how the XL-12000S
routes IP packets. However, the Macintosh can still use the Apple
printer located in another building because non-IP packets
(AppleTalk) are bridged across the DSL line.
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Figure 7.6 Bridge Non-IP
Apple Printer
Ethernet Hub
192.168.2.2
(LAN)
192.168.3.1
(DSL)
192.168.3.2
(DSL)
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Modem 2
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PC
PC
Mac
The configuration used for the modems in “Bridge Non-IP” example:
For Modem 1:
The “LAN IP address” field in the Modem Configuration screen will
be set to 192.168.2.2
The LAN “Subnet Mask” field in the Modem Configuration screen
will be set to 255.255.255.0
The “DSL IP address” field in the Modem Configuration screen will
be set to 192.168.3.1
The DSL “Subnet Mask” field in the Modem Configuration screen
will be set to 255.255.255.0
The “Master/Slave” field in the Modem Configuration screen will be
set to Master.
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The “Routing/Bridging” field in the Modem Configuration screen
will be set to bridge_non_ip.
The static routing table fields in the Modem 1 Configuration would be:
Destination
192.168.4.0
Mask
255.255.255.0
Gateway
192.168.3.2
Hops
1
For Modem 2:
The “LAN IP address” field in the Modem Configuration screen will
be set to 192.168.4.1
The LAN “Subnet Mask” field in the Modem Configuration screen
will be set to 255.255.255.0
The “DSL IP address” field in the Modem Configuration screen will
be set to 192.168.3.2
The DSL “Subnet Mask” field in the Modem Configuration screen
will be set to 255.255.255.0
The “Master/Slave” field in the Modem Configuration screen will be
set to Slave.
The “Routing/Bridging” field in the Modem Configuration screen
will be set to bridge_non_ip.
The static routing table fields in the Modem 2 Configuration would be:
Destination
192.168.2.0
Mask
255.255.255.0
Gateway
192.168.3.1
Hops
1
4. Block Packets
This selection disables routing and bridging and blocks all user traffic.
This option allows communication with the modem for diagnostic
testing or configuration via Telnet or SNMP but does not pass any
traffic. Use this feature for diagnosing network problems.
Note: No user pinging will work for testing purposes.
The examples above were provided as a simple guide. The XL-
12000S can be used in many other combinations. Other helpful hints
when using the XL-12000S as a router include:
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Planning network design and table entries prior to filling out the
static routing tables on the configuration screen.
Obtaining the default gateway IP address, IP addresses for the
LAN interface, and IP addresses for the DSL interfaces.
7.2.2 User Interface Keyboard Commands
Now that a bridging/routing option has been chosen and a network
plan has been completed, configure the pair of XL-12000S
modems, as appropriate. First, review how to navigate through var-
ious configuration screens using appropriate keyboard commands.
Table 7.1 describes navigation between screens, cursor movement,
and data entry.
Navigation Between Screens
To navigate between screens using the serial console port or a Telnet
session, you will use alphabetical letters from the Main Menu display
(e.g., type “C” to navigate to the Modem Configuration screen).
Press <Ctrl-X> to return to the Main Menu without changing
any setting.
Cursor Movement and Data Entry
Cursor movement is via the tab key and the arrow keys. The <Tab>
and arrow keys move the cursor from one field to another on the
same screen. Pressing the up arrow moves the cursor to an input
field on a higher screen line, in the same column if possible. Pressing
the left arrow at the beginning of an input field moves to the end of
the previous input field.
The cursor only moves to valid input fields on the screen. All under-
lined (sometimes highlighted, bolded, or shaded) fields allow data
entry. Display only fields are not underlined, highlighted, bolded, or
shaded. To clear the active input field, press <Ctrl-W>.
Pressing <Enter> accepts all data entry changes and the operator
remains on the screen. The message “Wait” is displayed while the
configuration is being updated. Once updated, the “Wait” message
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is replaced with “Set Succeeded” or “Set Failed.” If invalid data is
present in an input field, the system issues an error message and does
not accept any data changes until the error is corrected. If changes
have been made to fields that are marked with an (*), the modem
will reboot when <Enter> is pressed.
XL-12000S Keyboard Commands
<Ctrl- > followed by a letter, such as <Ctrl-X >, means you that
press and hold the Control key while pressing the letter key.
Table 7.1 Keyboard Commands
KEY
DESCRIPTION
<Ctrl-D>
Deletes the character that the cursor is on
(forward delete).
Backspace & Delete
Character Overstrike
No Insert Mode
Deletes the character before the cursor.
Typing a character replaces the character that was there.
If you delete a character, it moves the remaining
characters to the left; there is no way of moving them
to the right.
<Ctrl-A>
<Ctrl-E>
Takes you to the beginning of the current field.
Takes you to the end of the current field.
<Ctrl-W>
<Ctrl-L>
<Tab>
Clears the active input field.
Refreshes the screen.
Moves the cursor to the beginning of the next field.
Moves the cursor to the beginning of the previous field.
Returns to Main Menu without saving changes.
<Esc> <Tab>
<Ctrl-X>
Enter
Accepts all changes made on the screen. The operator
will remain on the screen unless a field marked with an
“*” has been changed. In this case the modem will
reboot.
Arrow Keys:
Left arrow or <Ctrl-B>
Moves the cursor left within the field or if at the end of
the field moves cursor to the end of the previous field.
Right arrow or <Ctrl-F>
Moves the cursor right within the field or if at the end
of the field moves the cursor to the beginning of the
next field.
Up arrow or <Ctrl-P>
Moves to the closest available position on the line above.
Moves to the closest available position on the line below.
Down arrow or <Ctrl-N>
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7.2.3 Procedures for Initial Configuration
A serial console port session allows you to assign an IP address,
mask, and default gateway to each new modem if required. Once
installed and configured, you can open a Telnet session from a PC
attached to a network that is connected to one of the XL-12000S
LAN ports to configure further changes. Only one console session,
either console port or Telnet based, can be open at one time.
Availability is first come, first served. SNMP requests may occur
at the same time as a Telnet session.
This section begins with setting up your first console session, shows
you how to configure one unit as Master and the other as Slave and
ends with configuring each modem as a router or as a bridge. This
section also shows how to open a Telnet session and how to set
a password.
7.2.3.1 HyperTerminal
This section assumes you can perform terminal emulation such as
HyperTerminal (described here) or another emulation package.
Consult your operating system user guide for more information.
Configuring the Windows terminal emulation program
HyperTerminal:
1. From the Windows 95/Windows 98 screen select “Start.”
2. Select “Programs” (or Open file Hypertrm.exe).
3. Select “Accessories.”
4. Select “HyperTerminal.” Double click on the HyperTerminal
icon.
5. On the Connection Description icon, assign a name (i.e.,
Modem 1) to the icon for future purposes. Press “OK”.
(When Phone Number tab appears, press “Cancel”.)
6. Click File / Properties: Press the <Configure> button on the
Properties screen.
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7. Select a COM port (i.e., COM1) number and set the following
parameters
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9,600 baud
No-parity
8 data bits
1 stop bit
None
Press “OK”.
8. Under the File / Properties/ Settings: Set Function, Arrow, and
Ctrl keys to act as Terminal Keys, Emulation - Auto detect.
Backscroll buffer lines - 500. Press “OK”.
9. Set hardware flow control to none. You can set the display
window to full screen size to avoid cutting off a section of
the display.
10. Do a File/Save As with an appropriate file name to save this
configuration if you intend to use this PC and serial connection
in the future to configure other modems.
11. Connect the user-provided straight-through serial cable to local-
ly connect your PC to the modem (see section 4.0 Installation
for more information).
12. Go to the Call Menu and select Connect. You will see Figure 7.7.
13. To verify that you have correctly configured your serial port,
press the <Enter> key and the XL-12000S Login Display screen
should appear (Figure 7.8).
14. If your terminal remains blank, press <Ctrl-X> and press Enter
again. If it remains blank, make sure you have entered the correct
settings in Step 7 above. Verify that you are using the correct
cable and have a good connection. If you are still unable to
view the Login Display screen, refer to the section 10.0,
“Troubleshooting”.
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Figure 7.7 Serial Session/Version ID Screen
The section continues by describing how to initially configure the
modem via the Console port.
7.2.3.2 Login Display
User Login
At the Login Display the User Login field is presented. The user
login refers to a class of user.
Note: “Craft” is the only available user login and is displayed during login.
The system login time is one minute. If this time is exceeded, before
keyboard activity begins, the session will be closed. The message
“Login time exceeded” will be displayed and you will have to press
<Enter> to connect to the XL-12000S. If you were connected via a
Telnet session you will have to reconnect.
New XL-12000S modems are not password protected until you
assign a password. Instructions for changing your password will be
provided later in this manual (section 7.2.3.7). Attempting to enter a
password will generate a “Password incorrect” error message. At this
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point press <Enter> and proceed to the Main Menu to begin the ini-
tial configuration of your modem.
Failed Login Attempts
Once your system is password protected and a user enters an incor-
rect password, the user will not be able to access the system. Failed
login attempts from a console or Telnet session are counted and the
session is terminated after five attempts. You will be unable to access
the system for a period of 60 seconds.
Figure 7.8 Login Display Screen
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7.2.3.3 Main Menu Display
From the main menu press “M” to continue with modem management.
Figure 7.9 Main Menu Screen
7.2.3.4 Modem Management
This procedure describes the configuration that is required to initial-
ize your XL-12000S. The purpose is to set the modem’s IP address,
default gateway, and subnet mask. Prior to completing this proce-
dure, you will only be able to access your modem using a serial con-
sole connection. After you complete this procedure, you can access
your system using Telnet or SNMP, in addition to the console port.
Access the Modem Management screen by pressing “M” from the
Main Menu.
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Figure 7.10 Modem Management Screen
1. Tab to the LAN IP Address field. Type the IP address of the
modem’s LAN interface.
2. Tab to the Subnet Mask field. Type the subnet mask of the
modem’s LAN interface.
3. Tab to the Default Gateway field. Type the IP address of the
modem’s default gateway.
4. Entries may be made into optional fields at this time. See Table
7.2 for detailed descriptions of each field.
5. Press <Enter> and modem will reboot.
6. After the modem reboots, you can Telnet to the modem from
the LAN interface to complete configuration. If you choose to
continue from the console port, skip the Telnet set-up section
which follows and, instead, press <Enter> to return to the Login
Display screen. Select <Enter> to reach the Main Menu.
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Table 7.2 Specific field information for the Modem Management screen.
FIELD
DESCRIPTION
Date/Time
If the Date field is not changed, (e.g. stays 01/01/70)
the modem will keep track of the “uptime”. If the date
is set to the appropriate date, time is expressed by a
24-hour clock. Time/Date values are not preserved
over reboots.
S/W Rev:
Current software version running on the modem
Current hardware version for the modem.
H/W Rev.:
MAC Address:
The Media Access Control (data link layer) address is
the physical address associated with the modem’s
LAN interface.
Modem Name:
You can assign a name to this modem. Up to 14
characters are allowed including underlines. Caution:
Do not use spaces or these characters: \ / : ? “< > .
After you assign a name, the modem name will appear
on every screen in the Modem field in the upper
right-hand corner.
Console Inactivity Time-out:
You can enter a value for time out. The modem
automatically logs an operator off the network if
inactivity exceeds this operator-defined time out
setting. The default is 10 minutes. Entering a zero (0)
disables this feature, which means the session will
keep running until an operator terminates it.
Enable STP
Enable or disable Spanning Tree Protocol for bridging
purposes. The default is “Y” meaning “yes, it is
enabled.” If “N” or “No” is selected, both Master and
Slave should be disabled.
Enable SNMP:
Enables or disables SNMP control. SNMP requires
that you assign an IP address to one of the modem
interfaces.
Note: When enabled, the modem will accept SNMP
requests. This field enables the entire feature set
(requests and notifications) for SNMP. The SNMP
management screen provides parameters for setting
up SNMP. The default is “Y” for enabled.
LAN IP Address:
CAUTION:
The LAN IP Address of the current modem. (It can also
be assigned in the Modem Configuration screen.)
Changing the values of either the IP Address, Subnet
mask, or Default gateway will automatically reboot the
modem. The screen displays a warning message.
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FIELD
DESCRIPTION
Subnet mask:
Enter the Subnet mask for IP address.
Default gateway:
Enter the IP address of the default gateway to which
the modem LAN interface is connected.
7.2.3.5 Telnet Setup
Use the following procedure to initiate a Telnet session once the
initialization procedures described earlier in this section are complete.
Verify that a physical connection exists between the 10Base-T modem
port on the modem and a network device by pinging the LAN
address of the modem. Open a Telnet session using the IP address
of the modem that you set in the “LAN IP Address” field in the
“Modem Management” screen.
The user interface for a Telnet or serial connection is the same. The
first screen is the Login Display screen. Press <Enter> to proceed to
the Main Menu.
7.2.3.6 Modem Configuration
This section describes configuration options for the modem including:
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Master/Slave
Modem Name
Routing/Bridging Mode
IP Addressing for both interfaces
Static routing table entries
The values you will enter are dependent upon your pre-planned
network configuration.
Access to the Modem Configuration screen by pressing “C” from the
Main Menu.
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Figure 7.11 Modem Configuration Screen
1. The cursor is now blinking at entry for Master/Slave. The
default setting is “S” for Slave. Designate only one modem in
each pair to be the Master by entering “M” in this field.
2. Tab to the Name field (optional). Refer to the table for name
parameters (see Table 7.3). Enter the name of the modem.
This field holds the same value as the Modem Name field in
the Modem Management screen and therefore may already
have an entry.
3. Tab to the Routing/Bridging field. Enter numeric keys 1-4 based
on the network planning previously done (see section 7.2.1).
4. Tab to the LAN IP Address field. Confirm that the entry is the
value you entered previously in section 7.2.3.4. (Necessary for
remote management or if Bridge/Routing options 2 or 3 are
selected.)
5. Tab to the DSL IP address field. If option 1 or 4 was entered in
the Routing/Bridging field no entry is required. If option 2 or 3
is entered, enter the DSL IP address previously derived from
your network planning session.
6. Tab to the Subnet Mask field for the LAN IP address.
Confirm the entry is the one entered previously in the Modem
Management screen in section 7.2.3.4.
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7. Tab to the Subnet Mask field for the DSL IP address. If option
1 or 4 was entered in the Routing/Bridging field, no entry is
required. If option 2 or 3 is entered, enter the DSL subnet mask
previously derived from your network planning.
8. Tab to the various Static Routing Table fields and fill in the
appropriate values previously derived from your network
planning.
9. Press <Enter> to accept values.
10. If an (*) field was changed, the modem will reboot. If it does,
log back in to the modem.
11. If no (*) field was changed, press <Ctrl-X> to return to the
Main Menu.
Table 7.3 Specific field information for the Modem Configuration Screen.
FIELD
DESCRIPTION
DSL Parameters:
Master/Slave:
Enter “M” for Master and “S” for Slave. Each pair of
XL-12000S modems requires one unit to be Master and
the other to be Slave.
Name:
A name may be assigned to the modem. Up to 14
characters are allowed including underscore characters,
but do not use spaces or these characters: \ / : ? “< >
The default setting for name is XL-12000S.
Network Parameters:
MAC Address:
Media Access Control (MAC) address of the modem
LAN interface.
Routing/Bridging:
Enter 1-4 to make a selection:
1 = Bridging: for bridge mode only.
2 = IP Routing only: for routing mode only.
All non-IP data is dropped.
3 = Bridge non-IP: IP routing + bridging of non-IP
(IPX, AppleTalk, etc.). This selection allows the DSL
line/modem to have both bridging and routing at
the same time.
4 = Block packets: Disables bridging and routing
(no user traffic).
CAUTION: Any change to this Routing/Bridging field will
reboot the modem. Section 7.2.1 fully describes routing/
bridging options.
LAN IP address:
(Left side of screen)
A unique address supplied by the Network Administrator
for the LAN side of the modem. A valid LAN IP address is
required for routing options 2 or 3. This address is used
for a remote management session to the modem.
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FIELD
DESCRIPTION
Subnet Mask:
(LAN and DSL)
A mask selected by the Network Administrator to provide
a specific subset of address numbers. A valid subnet
mask is required for routing options 2 or 3. Enter 0.0.0.0
for default subnet mask setting. This address is used for a
remote management session to the modem.
DSL IP Address:
(Right side of screen)
A unique address number supplied by the Network
Administrator for the DSL side of the modem. A valid DSL
IP Address is required for routing options 2 or 3. This
address can also be used for remote management when
opening a Telnet session to the modem.
Static Routing Table:
Destination:
IP address of the destination (host or network).
A destination address of 0.0.0.0 designates the default
gateway entry.
Mask:
Subnet mask address. A mask selected by the Network
Administrator to provide a specific subset of address
numbers.
Gateway:
Hops:
IP Address of the next router, which may be an external
router or the other modem across the DSL link.
Number of routers between this network and the
external gateway router.
Note: Unused routing table entries are deleted by
entering a zero (or blank) hop count. Only entries with
a non-zero hop count are used. Static routing entries
do not affect bridging. Entering a zero and pressing
<Enter> will cause the entire route to be deleted.
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7.2.3.7 Password
This section provides instructions to secure your XL-12000S
modems with password protection.
When shipped, there is no password for the class of users known as
“Craft”.
Figure 7.12 Password Change Screen
1. From the main menu press “P” to access the password screen.
2. Tab to the New Password field. Enter a new password. A pass-
word may have up to 32 alphanumeric characters. New pass-
word characters are case sensitive and special characters are
allowed.
3. Tab to the Retype New Password field and retype the password
to confirm the change.
4. To save your new password, press <Enter> and wait while the
configuration is updated. A “Set Succeeded” message will con-
firm acceptance of the new password.
5. Press <Ctrl-X> to return to the Main Menu.
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After entering a new password or changing a password, we recom-
mend you reboot your modem and verify you can log in using the
new password.
Table 7.4 Specific field information for the Password Change Screen
FIELD
DESCRIPTION
Old password:
Type in the current password. (If the modem has no
password, tab to the New Password field.)
New password:
Type in the new password. A password may have up to
32 alphanumeric characters. New password characters
are case sensitive and special characters are allowed.
Retype new password:
Retype the password to confirm the change
Note: If you forgot your password, call Tut Systems Customer Support.
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8.0 Advanced Modem Features
The XL-12000S provides several advanced features:
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DHCP Relay Configuration
Software Upgrade Capability
8.1 SNMP Management
The SNMP Management screen enables you to set up access to your
XL-12000S modem via Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP). If you are not familiar with SNMP, please consult your
Network Administrator or consult SNMP reference material. We rec-
ommend these books:
SNMP: A Guide to Network Management by Dr. Sidnie Feit
(McGraw Hill) and SNMP, SNMPv2, and CMIP: The Practical
Guide to Network-Management Standards by William Stallings
(Addison Wesley).
You must first enable SNMP from the Modem Management screen
(see Section 7.2.3.4) before proceeding to set up SNMP configura-
tion parameters on the SNMP screen. The XL-12000S contains an
SNMPv1 agent on the modem. Tut Systems provides a proprietary
SNMP Management Information Base (MIB) on a diskette for use
with the XL-12000S. The modem also supports rfc-1213 (MIB II)
and rfc-1493 (dot1d bridge MIB).
The SNMP screen serves two purposes:
The upper portion allows you to indicate which SNMP Network
Management System (NMS) stations can manage your XL-12000S.
The Community Name, NMS network address, and Privileges
provide authentication for incoming requests to the modem for
information and to configure the modem.
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The lower part of the screen designates which SNMP NMS stations
will receive traps.
Navigate to this screen by selecting “N” from the Main Menu.
Figure 8.1 SNMP Management Screen
Table 8.1 Specific field information for the SNMP Management screen.
FIELD
DESCRIPTION
Community Name:
Every agent must be configured to recognize one or more
community names up to 20 characters. The default settings
for communities are “public” and “private”. The default
setting for trap recipients is “public.”
NMS Network Address: The address of the NMS. The default settings for the NMS
Network addresses are 0.0.0.0
Privileges (R/W):
Choose either “R” for read or “W” for read/write privileges.
If community name is “private”, default setting is “W”.
If community name is “public”, default setting is “R”. Read
access honors SNMP get-requests and get-next-requests.
Write access honors SNMP set-requests, get-requests, and
get-next-requests.
To save your changes, press <Enter> and wait while the configura-
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To return to the Main Menu without saving your changes, press
<Ctrl-X>.
To access the modem via the Tut Enterprise MIB, load and compile
the file “modem.MIB” from the enclosed floppy diskette to your
NMS system.
8.2 Modem DHCP Relay Agent
If Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Relay is enabled, a
DHCP session between a host connected to the XL-12000S modem
and a server reachable by either the LAN or DSL ports of the
XL-12000S may take place. This allows host parameters including
DHCP assigned IP addresses to be transferred from the server to the
host. This feature is usable in Routing or Bridging Non-IP mode.
If both modems are in routing mode, the LAN interface IP address
needs to be entered on the modem connected to the DHCP server.
The SDSL Interface IP address needs to be entered on the modem
connected to the PC.
Figure 8.2 DHCP Relay Agent Screen
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1. From the Main Menu select “D”.
Note: Only one DHCP server address is supported for the DSL interface and
one for the LAN interface. To broadcast to more than one DHCP server, leave
the default (0.0.0.0) in place.
Table 8.2 Specific field information for the DHCP Relay Agent screen.
FIELD
DESCRIPTION
Enable DHCP Relay Agent
(Y/N)
Enables “Y” or disables “N” this feature. This feature has
no meaning for a modem in bridged mode.
SDSL Interface:
LAN Interface:
IP address of the server. The IP Address located off the
DSL port entered here specifies the server to and/or from
which the modem will forward packets.
Note: The Broadcast IP Address is “0.0.0.0”. To remove
an IP address from the DSL or LAN Interface list, simply
change it to “0.0.0.0”.
IP address of the server located off the LAN port. The
IP Address entered here specifies the server to and/
or from which the modem will forward packets.
Note: The Broadcast IP Address is “0.0.0.0”. To remove
an IP address from the DSL or LAN Interface list, simply
change it to “0.0.0.0”.
8.3 Upgrade Software
Occasionally Tut Systems will provide upgrades to the XL-12000S
software. Check the Software Download Center of Tut Systems’
will be provided on how to obtain the DOS utility program.
This section describes how to upgrade the software in the XL-12000S
modem. From the main menu select “U” for the Upgrade Software
screen. The Upgrade Software screen on the XL-12000S displays
version information for up to two images. If one or the other image
is not valid or has never been loaded, the field will be blank. The
display also indicates which image is currently running, and which
image will be run when the modem boots. Two input fields allow
you to change which image to boot from at the next reboot of the
modem, and to enable or disable receiving a new image onto
the modem.
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To install a new version:
1. Ensure that image transfers are enabled on the Upgrade
Software screen. The image currently not running will be the
image replaced by the upgraded software.
2. Run the DOS program “tutxlutil” from the diskette provided
by Tut Systems on a PC connected to the LAN to which the
modems are connected (refer to page 46, “Detailed Steps for
Running Tutxlutil”).
3. When a new image has been successfully received, the display
will change to indicate its version, along with the notation
[untried], which indicates that the modem has not yet tried to
boot this image.
4. Change “Choose Image to Boot” to the new [untried] image
and press <Enter> to accept the new settings.
5. Select “R” from the Main Menu and reboot the modem. When
the modem restarts, the Upgrade Software screen will show that
the new image is running, and the [untried] notation will be
gone. Use the Upgrade Software screen once more to verify
that the new image is running.
If the modem does not restart after a minute, power cycle the
modem by unplugging the unit and plugging it in again. It will now
boot the old image, and the new, unsuccessful image will be marked
[failed to boot]. Depending on the failure, the modem may reboot
itself automatically, using the old image.
To return to the Main Menu without changing any settings, press
<Ctrl-X>.
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Figure 8.3 Upgrade Software Screen
Table 8.3 Specific field information for the Upgrade Software screen.
FIELD
DESCRIPTION
Running, Boot = >
Image 1:
Displays the currently running image (either 1 or 2).
Displays the software release number of Image #1.
Image 2:
Displays the software release number of Image #2 or if
empty, it will be blank.
Choose image to Boot (1/2): Choose Image 1 or Image 2. Select the image that will be
used on the next boot of the modem.
Enable Transfer to Image 2: Enables image transferring. Select “Y” to enable and “N”
to disable.
Detailed Steps for Running Tutxlutil
Tutxlutil is the program used to send a new image to an XL-12000S.
Software upgrades are available from Tut Systems. Tutxlutil must
be run on a PC that has network connectivity to the modem. The
modem will accept an image from either the 10Base-T port or the
DSL port, so both local and remote modems may be upgraded. If the
PC is not on the same subnet as the XL-12000S, the Default
Gateway field on the XL-12000S may need to be set to an
appropriate router.
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First test connectivity by pinging from the PC to the IP address
of the modem. To send the new image to an XL-12000S, invoke
tutxlutil from the DOS command line as follows:
tutxlutil /f upgrade-file [/u username] [/p password] target
“Target” is the name or IP address of the target XL-12000S. If the
username or password is not supplied, you will be prompted for it.
(They can be supplied on the command line in order to permit
tutxlutil to be used in scripts. To specify an empty password on
the command line, use /p””.) The name of the file provided by
Tut Systems should be entered as the Upgrade file, complete with
any necessary path. For example:
C:\> tutxlutil /f modem.img /u craft /p’’’’ 10.1.0.213
This means that tutxlutil and “modem.img” are in the directory of
the “C” drive, and that “craft” is the username of the modem, there
is no password on the modem and the IP address of the modem is
10.1.0.213.
If successful, tutxlutil will display:
Connected to target.
Checking validity of upgrade file...OK.
Sending.........(dots will continue printing while file is sent)
Upgrade file sent successfully.
Now follow the directions in step three of the Upgrade Software
section to change the image to boot.
If Tutxlutil reports an error, please refer to section 10.0,
“Troubleshooting”.
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9.0 Modem Statistics
The XL-12000S provides modem status and statistics.
Note: Accessing these screens may effect modem performance during
heavy use.
To return to the main menu, press <Ctrl-X>.
9.1 Modem Status
This screen displays the expanded status detail for the selected
modem. The DSL line state, Master/Slave selection, and modem
name are on the top and modem network statistics appear on
the bottom.
Statistics are presented as “rolling totals.” Powering down or reboot-
ing the modem will clear these registers.
Figure 9.1 Modem Status Screen
From the Main Menu, select “S” for status.
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Table 9.1 Specific field information for the Modem Status screen.
FIELD
DESCRIPTION
Master/Slave:
Designates whether the modem is a Master
or a Slave.
State:
Operating status of DSL line. Connect/disconnect.
The name assigned to the modem.
Name:
Network Statistics Bytes Total:
Modem LAN: Number of Ethernet bytes transmitted
or received from the Ethernet link.
Packets Total:
Number of Ethernet packets transmitted or
received from the Ethernet link.
Packets Dropped:
Number of transmitted or received Ethernet
packets dropped, typically due to a lack of
resources.
Packets with Errors:
Number of transmitted/received Ethernet
packets with errors.
Network Statistics Bytes Total:
Modem DSL:
Number of bytes transmitted/received on the
DSL line.
Packets Total:
Number of packets transmitted/received on the
DSL line.
Packets Dropped:
Packets with Errors:
Number of transmitted/received DSL packets
dropped, typically due to a lack of resources.
Number of transmitted/received DSL packets
with errors.
To return to the Main Menu, press <Ctrl-X>.
Note: Staying in the screen for prolonged periods of time may degrade
performance during heavy use.
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9.2 Modem IP Packet Statistics
The Modem IP Packet Statistics screen provides information about
IP packets processed by the modem.
Select “K” from the Main Menu.
Figure 9.2 Modem IP Packet Statistics Screen
Table 9.2 Specific field information for the Modem IP Packet Statistics screen.
FIELD
DESCRIPTION
In Total:
The total number of incoming IP packets received, including those
received in error.
In Hdr Errs:
In Adr Errs:
The number of incoming IP packets discarded due to an error in
the headers, such as bad checksums.
The number of incoming IP packets discarded because the
IP addresses in the header’s destination field was not a valid
address. This count includes invalid addresses (e.g., 0.0.0.0) and
addresses of unsupported Classes (e.g., Class E).
In Unknowns:
In Discards:
The number of incoming locally addressed IP packets the modem
received successfully, but discarded (e.g., for an unknown or
unsupported protocol).
The number of incoming IP packets for which the modem
encountered no problems to prevent continued processing, but
discarded (e.g., for lack of buffer space).
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FIELD
DESCRIPTION
In Delivers:
The total number of incoming IP packets successfully delivered to
IP user protocols (including ICMP).
Forwards:
The number of incoming IP packets for which the modem was not
the final IP destination, and as a result, the modem tried to find a
route to forward them to that final destination.
Out Requests:
Out Discards:
The total number of IP packets that the local user protocols
(including ICMP) supplied to the IP in requests for transmission.
The number of outgoing IP packets for which no problems were
encountered to prevent their transmission to their destination,
but that were discarded (e.g., for lack of buffer space).
Out No Routes:
The number of IP packets that were discarded because the
modem could find no route to transmit them to their destination.
Press <Ctrl-X> to return to the Main Menu.
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10.0 Troubleshooting
This section is designed to assist in troubleshooting the XL-12000S.
It also describes how to reach Technical Support at Tut Systems.
Tut Systems takes pride in its products and would be more than
happy to help with problems associated with the XL-12000S.
Please take a moment and review the following answers to
“commonly asked questions” before calling Technical Support.
1. The blue Power LED remains off.
Verify that the wall transformer is plugged into an electrical
outlet and that the connection to the modem is secure.
Confirm the modem is plugged into a “live” electrical outlet.
Make sure no light switch controls the plug and has been inad-
vertently turned off. It is not a recommended configuration to
have the modem plugged into an electrical outlet that is con-
trolled by a light switch.
2. The Status LED continues to stay red.
This indicates one of two possible problems. If the modem was
just upgraded, this indicates a problem with the new software.
If the modem is new, this indicates a factory defect in the hard-
ware. In both cases, try power cycling the modem by unplugging
the modem and plugging it back in.
If the problem was due to the new software, the old image will
now run and the modem should come up. Verify the desired
image is running by checking the Upgrade Software screen.
If after power cycling the Status LED remains red, contact
Customer Support.
3. The DSL Link LED never starts blinking.
The modem does not detect another modem on the other end
of the DSL line.
The DSL line is not plugged in or the DSL line is not properly
connected to the “remote” end. Verify the cable is properly
connected at both ends.
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Both modems are configured as Masters or Slaves. Verify by
checking both modems’ configurations in the “C” Modem
Configuration screen. Make sure that one of the modems is a
Master and the other is a Slave. Check all patch cables to be
sure the pinout is correct and connections are well seated.
4. The DSL Link LED blinks for a long time.
Blinking for a long time can indicate failure to communicate
with the other modem within the acceptable noise parameters
or that the distance between modems exceeds 12,000 feet.
Verify the length of the DSL line and ensure it meets the length
limits described in “Appendix C”. If it meets the limits, then
have the line tested for defects.
Blinking a few times (2 or 3) indicates that both modems are in
Master mode. Verify by checking both modem configurations in
the “C” Modem Configuration screen. Make sure that one of
the modems is a Master and the other is a Slave. A Master
modem will send out a pulse on the wire to try and communicate
with a Slave modem. If both modems are configured as Master
they are sending out these pulses and receiving a pulse from
the remote end thinking it’s a Slave. Upon further examination,
the modem determines it’s not a Slave and continues to try
and send out a pulse.
5. The 10Base-T LED never illuminates.
If connecting to a hub, make sure the Ethernet connection
switch on the back of the modem is set to “Normal”. Check the
hub to see that its link light is illuminated. If the light is still not
illuminated, try a different straight-through cable.
If connecting to a PC, server or workstation, make sure the
Ethernet connection switch on the back of the modem is set to
“Crossed”. Verify the link light is illuminated on the PC.
If the 10Base-T cable being used was not the cable provided,
make sure it adheres to the pinout assignments for 10Base-T
(see Appendix A).
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6. Cannot Telnet to the modem.
If an IP Address is assigned to one or both ports of the modem
and Telnet access is not available this can be caused by three
factors:
First, check to be sure that the last serial console port session
has been closed out by pressing <Ctrl-X> from the Main Menu.
Second, try to ping the modem’s IP Address. If you cannot ping
the modem, then the PC does not know how to get to the
modem. Specifying a default gateway for the modem via the
serial console port should fix this. To specify a default gateway
for the modem, select “M” from the Main Menu. This will
bring up the Modem Management screen. Locate the field for
the default gateway. If there is no value or an incorrect value in
this field, the gateway doesn’t know how to reach the PC.
Consult with your network administrator for the correct value.
Third, if a ping is successful, the problem more than likely lies
within the PC. The default gateway entry in the PC may be
wrong. In Windows 98 and earlier versions, if more than one
default gateway is specified, only the first entry is used. Make
sure only one correct default gateway entry is present on the PC.
Finally, if the IP address(es) have recently changed on the
modem, the IP ARP cache maybe inaccurate. Flush the IP ARP
caches on routers and PCs trying to reach the modem.
7. Cannot ping the modem.
If you cannot ping the modem, then the PC does not know how
to get to the modem. Specifying a default gateway for the
modem should fix this. To specify a default gateway for the
modem via the serial console port, select “M” from the Main
Menu. This will bring up the Modem Management screen.
Locate the field for the default gateway. If there is no value or
an incorrect value in this field, the gateway doesn’t know how
to reach the PC. Consult with your network administrator for
the appropriate value.
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8. SNMP cannot locate the modem.
If your NMS is unable to find the XL-12000S modem during
auto-discovery, try the following steps:
a. Try to ping the modem interface to determine if there is a
network connection to the modem. If ping is still not work-
ing, double-check your network configuration (also see #9
below).
b. Verify that the NMS “get” community name matches one
of the modem’s configured community names. If the NMS
and modem community names do not match, change either
one to match with the other.
c. Verify that the NMS IP address matches the modem’s con-
figured source IP address for “get” community name used
by the NMS. If the modem source IP address for the “get”
community name is different than the NMS, you may want
to either a) change the modem source IP address for that
community to be the NMS IP address, or b) if there are
multiple NMS’s which want to communicate with the
modem using the same community name, then configure
the modem with multiple entries with the same community
name but with separate source IP addresses.
d. Manually enter a node for the modem in your NMS node
map. (Some NMS products’ auto-discovery mechanisms
do not always find all nodes). After manually entering the
node, try to request a “system” object from the modem.
9. Changes were made to the modems IP Address(es) and the
modem is now unavailable via Telnet or ping.
If the IP address(es) have recently changed on the modem, the
IP ARP cache may be inaccurate. Flush the IP ARP caches on
routers and PCs trying to reach the modem.
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10. I’m getting an error message when using tutxlutil.
target: Host not found.
No host named target was found.
target: Connection refused. The target is not an XL-12000S.
The target host exists, but does not appear to be an
XL-12000S. May also happen with an XL-12000S if
image transfer is not enabled.
target: Connection timed out.
Target is not responding to the network.
Connection to target closed unexpectedly.
The image was not completely sent.
Password incorrect.
The username/password supplied are not valid on the target.
File does not appear to be an XL-12000S upgrade file.
The file you are using to upgrade the modem is either the
wrong file or a corrupt file.
Upgrade file is empty or too big.
The file specified with /f does not appear to be an
XL-12000S upgrade file.
Upgrade file is corrupted.
The file appears to be an XL-12000S upgrade file, but is
damaged.
Filename: reason.
The upgrade file cannot be found, or is not accessible,
or other file system error.
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11.0 Technical Assistance and
Customer Support
Maintenance and Repair
Tut Systems offers a comprehensive range of customer support
services, including technical assistance, installation, and maintenance
agreements. For further information and pricing on Tut’s service
products, contact your sales representative.
7 X 24 coverage with advance replacement, on-site, or remote
technical support are all available through the Premier Maintenance
Contract program. Extended Warranty options are also available.
See your sales representative for details.
Further product information is available at www.tutsys.com.
Technical Support
Application notes and answers to the most common functionality,
installation, and configuration questions can be found on our web
unable to resolve any question or believe you have defective equip-
ment, contact Tut Systems Monday - Friday 5:00am to 8:00pm
(Pacific Time) at (800) 998-4888. If you do not have access to
800 service, please call (925) 682-6510, press “0” and ask for
Technical Support.
Equipment Return and Repair
If you are unable to correct a problem or are instructed by Technical
Support to return the unit for further testing or repair, you will be
provided with directions on how to return equipment. Do not return
products to Tut Systems without first obtaining a return authorization
number.
Steps prior to shipping equipment:
• Contact the Technical Support department and request an
RMA number (return merchandise authorization).
• Write the RMA number on outside of shipping box.
• Units without proper return authorization will be returned to sender.
Return all equipment to:
Tut Systems, Inc., 2495 Estand Way, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-6510 • (925) 682-2170 fax
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Appendix A: Pinout Assignments
Table A.1. RJ-45 10Base-T Ethernet Connector on Rear of Modem
Pin #
Mnemonic
Tx+
Function
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10Base-T differential transmit signal (+)
Tx-
10Base-T differential transmit signal (-)
Rx+
NC
10Base-T differential receive signal (+)
Unused
NC
Unused
Rx-
10Base-T differential receive signal (-)
NC
Unused
Unused
NC
Note: Assumes the switch on the rear of the unit is in the “Normal” position.
Table A.2. RJ-11 DSL Line Connector on Rear of Modem
6-pin connector
4-pin connector
Pin #
Mnemonic
NC
Function
Unused
Unused
DSL (+)
DSL (-)
Pin #
Mnemonic
NC
Function
Unused
DSL (+)
DSL (-)
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
NC
TIP
TIP
RING
NC
RING
NC
Unused
Unused
Unused
NC
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Appendix B: Reference Screen Shots
Figures 7.1 and 7.7 Serial Session/Version ID Screen (Pages 13 and 30 )
Figure 7.8 Login Display Screen (Page 31 )
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Figure 7.9 Main Menu Screen (Page 32 )
Figure 7.10 Modem Management Screen (Page 33)
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Figure 7.11 Modem Configuration Screen (Page 36)
Figure 7.12 Password Change Screen (Page 39)
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Figure 8.1 SNMP Management Screen (Page 42)
Figure 8.2 DHCP Relay Agent Screen (Page 43)
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Figure 8.3 Upgrade Software Screen (Page 46)
Figure 9.1 Modem Status Screen (Page 48)
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Appendix C: Measure Line Length
Measuring Phone Wire
1. Use a cable scanner or an ohmmeter to measure the lengths
of phone wire that will connect the modems. When using an
ohmmeter, short-circuit one end of the phone wire and measure
the resistance between the two wires at the other end.
Figure C.1 Using an ohmmeter to measure the length of phone wire.
600
Ohmmeter
Short Pair
Together
OHMS
Punchdown
Block
Punchdown
Block
2. Multiply the resistance by 20 to find the length of the wire in
feet. For example, 600 ohms would indicate a cable length of
about 12,000 feet: 600 x 20 = 12,000 (+/-). This formula works
for 24-gauge phone wire.
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Appendix D: Subnet Mask Table
Below is a subnet mask table, which provides the following
information:
1. Subnet mask expressed as a dotted decimal.
2. The number of total subnets along with the number of total
hosts per subnet.
3. The network number, the IP address range, and the corresponding
broadcast address.
This netmask table only shows possible subnets of a Class C
address. For more information about TCP/IP and IP routing we
recommend “Internetworking with TCP/IP” by Douglas Comer,
Prentice Hall, 1995.
Table D.1 Subnet Mask Tables
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Total of Subnets: 1
IP Address Range
.1-.254
Subnet Hosts: 254
Broadcast Address
.255
Network Address
.0
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.128
Total of Subnets: 2
IP Address Range
.1-.126
Subnet Hosts: 126
Broadcast Address
Network Address
.0
.128
.127
.255
.129-.254
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.192
Total of Subnets: 4
IP Address Range
.1-.62
Subnet Hosts: 62
Broadcast Address
Network Address
.0
.63
.64
.128
.192
.65-.126
.129-.190
.193-.254
.127
.191
.255
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.224
Total of Subnets: 8
IP Address Range
.1-30
Subnet Hosts: 30
Broadcast Address
Network Address
.0
.31
.32
.33-.62
.63
.64
.65-.94
.95
.96
.97-.126
.129-.158
.161-.190
.193-.222
.127
.159
.191
.223
.255
.128
.160
.192
.224
.225-.254
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Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.240
Total of Subnets: 16
IP Address Range
.1-.14
Subnet Hosts: 14
Broadcast Address
Network Address
.0
.15
.16
.17-.30
.31
.32
.33-.46
.47
.48
.49-.62
.63
.64
.65-.78
.79
.80
.81-.94
.95
.96
.97-110
.111
.127
.143
.159
.175
.191
.207
.239
.255
.112
.128
.144
.160
.176
.192
.208
.240
.113-.126
.129-.142
.145-.158
.161-.174
.177-.190
.193-.206
.209-.238
.241-.254
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.248
Total of Subnets: 32
IP Address Range
.1-.6
Subnet Hosts: 6
Broadcast Address
Network Address
.0
.7
.8
.9-.14
.15
.16
.17-.22
.23
.24
.25-.30
.31
.32
.33-.38
.39
.40
.41-.46
.47
.48
.49-.54
.55
.56
.57-.62
.63
.64
.65-.70
.71
.72
.73-.78
.79
.80
.81-.86
.87
.88
.89-.94
.95
.96
.97-.102
.103
.111
.119
.127
.127
.143
.151
.159
.167
.175
.183
.191
.199
.207
.215
.223
.231
.104
.112
.120
.128
.136
.144
.152
.160
.168
.176
.184
.192
.200
.208
.216
.224
.105-.110
.113-.118
.121-.126
.129-.126
.137-.142
.145-.150
.153-.158
.161-.166
.169-.174
.177-.182
.185-.190
.193-.198
.201-.206
.209-.214
.217-.222
.225-.230
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Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.248
Total of Subnets: 32
IP Address Range
.233-.238
Subnet Hosts: 6
Broadcast Address
Network Address
.232
.240
.248
.239
.247
.255
.241-.246
.249-.254
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.252
Total of Subnets: 64
Subnet Hosts: 2
Network
Address
.0
.4
.8
.12
.16
.20
.24
.28
.32
.36
.40
.44
.48
.52
.56
.60
.64
.68
.72
.76
.80
.84
.92
IP Address
Range
.1-.2
.5-.6
.9-.10
Broadcast
Address
.3
Network
Address
.140
.144
.148
.152
.156
.160
.164
.168
.172
.176
.180
.184
.188
.192
.196
.200
.204
.208
.212
.216
.220
.224
.228
.232
.236
.240
.244
.248
.252
IP Address
Range
Broadcast
Address
.143
.147
.151
.155
.159
.163
.167
.171
.175
.179
.183
.187
.191
.195
.199
.203
.207
.211
.215
.219
.223
.227
.231
.235
.239
.243
.247
.251
.255
.141-.142
.145-.146
.149-.150
.153-.154
.157-.158
.161-.162
.165-.166
.169-.170
.173-.174
.177-.178
.181-.182
.185-.186
.189-.190
.193-.194
.197-.198
.201-.202
.205-.206
.209-.210
.213-.214
.217-.218
.221-.222
.225-.226
.229-.230
.233-.234
.237-.238
.241-.242
.245-.246
.249-.250
.253-.254
.7
.11
.15
.19
.23
.27
.31
.35
.39
.43
.47
.51
.55
.59
.63
.67
.71
.75
.79
.83
.87
.95
.99
.103
.107
.111
.115
.119
.123
.127
.131
.135
.139
.13-.14
.17-.18
.21-.22
.25-.26
.29-.30
.33-.34
.37-.38
.41-.42
.45-46
.49-.50
.53-.54
.57-.58
.61-.62
.65-.66
.69-.70
.73-.74
.77-.78
.81-.82
.85-.86
.93-.94
.97-.98
.101-.102
.105-.106
.109-.110
.113-.114
.117-.118
.121-.122
.125-.126
.129-.130
.133-.134
.137-.138
.96
.100
.104
.108
.112
.116
.120
.124
.128
.132
.136
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