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Configuring the First Time

Configuring the First Time

This chapter describes how to use the setup command facility to configure your Catalyst 4000 Access Gateway module. The setup command facility prompts you to enter information needed to quickly start the Access Gateway module functioning. The facility steps you through a basic configuration, including configuring LAN and WAN interfaces.

This chapter contains these sections:

Preparing to Configure the Module

This section contains information you need to be familiar with before you begin to configure your Access Gateway module for the first time, including interface numbering and steps to take before bringing your Access Gateway module online.

This section contains these sections:

Booting the Access Gateway Module

The factory configures the Access Gateway module to automatically load a Cisco IOS image the first time you insert the module into a Catalyst 4000 family switch. The software configuration register in the Access Gateway module determines where to find the image. The factory sets this register to load the IOS image into bootflash from configuration register 0x0101. This register enables autoboot at register 0x0103.

Table 4-1 shows the Access Gateway module default configuration.


Table 4-1: Access Gateway Module Default Configuration
Feature Default Value

Host name

Router

Interface configuration

None

VLAN configuration

None

Password encryption

Disabled

Break to console

Ignore

When the Access Gateway module finishes power-on self-test diagnostics, and the front panel status LED is green, you can access the module by entering the session mod/num command at the Cat4000> prompt. After you enter this command, the module> prompt appears.

After booting the Access Gateway module for the first time, you can configure the interfaces, and then save the configuration to a file in NVRAM.

Downloading an Image to Bootflash

If you have already configured the Access Gateway module, you can download a runtime image from a TFTP server on the network. To download an image from a TFTP server, no supervisor engine interaction is required. TFTP downloads can take place over the out-of-band Ethernet management port, or over the internal Gigabit Ethernet connections. To perform a network download over the internal Gigabit Ethernet connections, you must first bring up these ports and configure them.


Note   Before you can download an image, you must first configure the management port. See "Configuring the Management Port" section.

To download an image to bootflash, access the Access Gateway module using the session command:

Console> (enable) session
 

Enter the following command in privileged mode:

copy tftp: [/directory] /filename [/directory] /filename

Configuring the Console Port

The console port mode switch allows you to connect a terminal to the Access Gateway module using either a Catalyst 5000 family Supervisor Engine III console cable or the console cable and adapters provided with a Catalyst 4000 family switch.


Note   Use a paper clip or a small, pointed object to access the console port mode switch.

Use the console port mode switch as follows:

  You can also use this mode to connect a modem to the console port using the console cable and data communications equipment (DCE) adapter (labeled "Modem") that shipped with the switch.

Note   You should not have to connect a terminal to the Access Gateway module console port. When your terminal is connected to the supervisor engine console port, use the session command to access the Layer 3 services module for router configuration.

The console port allows you to access the Access Gateway module either locally (with a console terminal) or remotely (with a modem). The console port is an EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous, serial connection with an RJ-45 connector.

For complete console port cabling specifications and pinouts, refer to the Catalyst 4003 and 4006 Switch Installation Guide.


Note   The accessory kit that shipped with your Catalyst 4000 family switch contains the cable and adapters to connect a terminal or modem to the console port. These cables and adapters are the same as those shipped with the Cisco 2500 series routers and other Cisco products.

Connecting a Terminal

To connect a terminal to the console port using the cable and adapters provided with the
Catalyst 4000 family switch, ensure that the console port mode switch is in the in position (factory default position). Connect to the port using the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable and RJ-45-to-DB-25 DTE adapter or RJ-45-to-DB-9 DTE adapter (labeled "Terminal").

To connect a terminal using a Catalyst 5000 Family Supervisor Engine III console cable, place the console port mode switch in the out position. Connect to the port using the Catalyst 5000 family Supervisor Engine III cable and the appropriate adapter for the terminal connection.

Check the documentation that came with your terminal to determine the baud rate. The baud rate of the terminal must match the default baud rate (9600 baud) of the console port.

Set up the terminal as follows:

Connecting a Modem

To connect a modem to the console port, ensure that the console port mode switch is in the in position (factory default position). Connect the modem to the port using the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable and the RJ-45-to-DB-25 DCE adapter (labeled "Modem").

Configuring the Management Port

You can manage the Access Gateway module through the 10/100 management port by assigning it an IP address.


Caution By default, the Fast Ethernet interface does not route data traffic. We do not recommend that you override this default configuration.

The supervisor engine reports one IP address assigned to the Access Gateway module that can be used for network management through the Cisco Stack MIB.

If the Ethernet 10/100 management port is up and an IP address has been configured, the Access Gateway module selects the IP address assigned to the 10/100 Ethernet management port. If the management port is down or an IP address has not been configured, the Access Gateway module randomly selects an IP address that has been assigned to one of the Gigabit Ethernet ports or port channels as the network management IP address, provided the interface or subinterface associated with this IP address is up at the time of selection.

If the selected network management IP address is removed or the interface or subinterface associated with this IP address is shut down, the Access Gateway module selects another IP address as a replacement.

If all the interfaces are down or no IP address has been assigned to any interface or subinterface that is up, the IP address for network management is 0.0.0.0.

After each IP address selection or change of the IP address, the Access Gateway module sends an unsolicited message to the supervisor engine, which then populates the IP address attribute of the Cisco Stack MIB entry of the Access Gateway module.

Understanding the Interface Numbering

The Access Gateway module has three slots where you can install interface cards:

Each individual interface is identified by a slot number and a port number. The slots are numbered as follows:


Note   On the WIC-2A/S, the top slot is 0 and the bottom slot is 1.

When you configure an interface, identify the interface name before the slot and port numbers.

For example, if you install a serial T1 VWIC interface in slot 2, port 0 would be labeled as serial 2/0.

The Gigabit Ethernet port interface name, slot, and port number are gigabit-ethernet 0/0:S. The S represents the possible subinterfaces, which could be one of six VLAN connections.

Figure 4-1 presents the Access Gateway module front panel.


Figure 4-1: Access Gateway Module Front Panel


Preparing to Use the Setup Command Facility

Before you begin to use the setup command facility, follow these steps:


Step 1   Set up the hardware according to the procedures in "Installing the Access Gateway Module."

Step 2   Configure your PC terminal emulation program for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.

Step 3   Determine which network protocols you are supporting.

Step 4   Determine the following for each network protocol:



Note   If you make a mistake while using the setup command facility, you can exit and run the facility again. Press Ctrl-C, and enter setup at the enable mode prompt.

Configuring with the Setup Command Facility

After you insert the Access Gateway module and it runs through power-on self test, you can use the setup command facility to configure global parameters. During the boot process, messages will appear in your terminal emulation program window.


Caution  Do not press any keys on the keyboard until the messages stop. Any keys pressed during this time are interpreted as commands. These commands can cause the Access Gateway module to reset and start over. It takes a few minutes for the messages to stop.

The messages vary depending on the Cisco IOS software release and feature set you select. The screen displays in this section are for reference only and might not exactly reflect the messages on your console.

The messages look similar to the following:

System Bootstrap, Version 11.3(1)XA, PLATFORM SPECIFIC RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Copyright (c) 2000 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Access Gateway platform with 32768 Kbytes of main memory
 
rommon 1> b f
program load complete, entry point: 0x80008000, size: 0xef4e0
Self decompressing the image : ############################################### 
[OK]
 
Notice: NVRAM invalid, possibly due to write erase.
program load complete, entry point: 0x80008000, size: 0x415b20
Self decompressing the image : #############################################################################################################################################################################################################################################################################################[OK]
 
 
                 Restricted Rights Legend
 
 
 
Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is
subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph
(c) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted
Rights clause at FAR sec. 52.227-19 and subparagraph
(c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at DFARS sec. 252.227-7013.
 
           Cisco Systems, Inc.
           170 West Tasman Drive
           San Jose, California 95134-1706
 
 
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software 
IOS (tm) Access Gateway Software (xxxx-IOS3-M), Version 11.3(2)XA,
PLATFORM SPECIFIC RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1) 
Copyright (c) 2000 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Tue 10-Mar-2000 14:18 by rnapier
Image text-base: 0x80008084, data-base: 0x809CD49C
 
cisco access gateway processor (revision 0x100) with 24576K/8192K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID 04614954
M8260 processor, part number 0 mask 32 
Bridging software.
X.25 software, Version 3.0.0.
2 Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
3 Serial network interface(s)
32 terminal line(s)
DRAM configuration parity is disabled.
32K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
8192K bytes of processor board System flash (Read/Write)
 
          --- System Configuration Dialog ---
 
At any point you may enter a question mark '?' for help.
Use ctrl-c to abort configuration dialog at any prompt.
Default settings are in square brackets '[]'.
 
 

Follow these steps to configure global parameters using the setup command facility:


Step 1   When the following message appears, enter yes to begin the initial configuration dialog:

Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]:
 

Note   If you answer no to this message, you are prompted to terminate AutoInstall. AutoInstall is a procedure that configures a new Access Gateway module based on the configuration of an existing Access Gateway module. If you terminate AutoInstall, you enter the Cisco IOS software CLI.

Step 2   When the following message appears, press Return to see the current interface summary:

First, would you like to see the current interface summary? [yes]: [RETURN]
 
Interface              IP-Address      OK? Method Status                Protocol
Async1                 unassigned      YES unset  down                  down
Ethernet0              172.20.59.24    YES NVRAM  up                    up
Serial0                unassigned      YES unset  administratively down down
Serial1                unassigned      YES unset  administratively down down
 
 
 

Step 3   Enter a host name for the module (this example uses "lab-1"):

Configuring global parameters:
 
   Enter host name [chopin-cs]: lab_1
 
The enable secret is a password used to protect access to privileged EXEC and configuration modes. This password, after entered, becomes encrypted in the configuration.
 

Step 4   Enter an enable secret password. This password is encrypted (more secure) and cannot be seen when viewing the configuration.

   Enter enable secret: xxxx
 
The enable password is used when you do not specify an enable secret password, with some older software versions, and some boot images.
 

Step 5   Enter an enable password that is different from the enable secret password. This password is not encrypted (less secure) and can be seen when viewing the configuration.

   Enter enable password: guessme
 

Step 6   Enter the virtual terminal password, which prevents unauthenticated access to the module through ports other than the console port:

  Enter virtual terminal password: guessagain
 
The virtual terminal password is used to protect access to the Access Gateway module over a network interface. 
 

Step 7   Respond to the following prompts as appropriate for your network:

Configure SNMP Network Management? [no]:
Configure IP? [yes]:
Configure IGRP routing? [yes]:
Your IGRP autonomous system number [1]:
 

If you answer no to IGRP, you are prompted to configure RIP.

Configure bridging? [no]:
 

Step 8   Configure the ISDN switch type used by the Basic Rate Interface (BRI) module:

BRI interface needs isdn switch-type to be configured
Valid switch types are :
  [0] none..........Only if you don't want to configure BRI.
  [1] basic-1tr6....1TR6 switch type for Germany
  [2] basic-5ess....AT&T 5ESS switch type for the US/Canada
  [3] basic-dms100..Northern DMS-100 switch type for US/Canada
  [4] basic-net3....NET3 switch type for UK and Europe
  [5] basic-ni......National ISDN switch type
  [6] basic-ts013...TS013 switch type for Australia
  [7] ntt...........NTT switch type for Japan
  [8] vn3...........VN3 and VN4 switch types for France
Choose ISDN BRI Switch Type [2]:  
 

Step 9   Configure the asynchronous serial lines for the integrated modems on the module. (If you want to allow users to dial in through the integrated modems, you must configure the asynchronous lines.)

Async lines accept incoming modems calls. If you will have
users dialing in via modems, configure these lines.
 
Configure Async lines? [yes]:
    Async line speed [115200]:
 

Cisco recommends that you do not change this speed.

Will you be using the modems for inbound dialing? [yes]:

Note   If your asynchronous interfaces will be using the same basic configuration parameters, Cisco recommends answering yes to the next prompt. You will be able to group the modems so that they can be configured as a group. Otherwise, you will need to configure each interface separately.

Would you like to put all async interfaces in a group and configure them all at one time? [yes]:
      Allow dial-in users to choose a static IP addresses? [no]:
      Configure for TCP header compression? [yes]:
      Configure for routing updates on async links? [no]:
Enter the starting address of IP local pool? [X.X.X.X]:   172.20.30.40
 

Make sure the starting and ending addresses of the IP pool are in the same subnet.

      Enter the ending address of IP local pool? [X.X.X.X]: 172.20.30.88
 
You can configure a test user to verify that your 
dial-up service is working properly What is the username of the test user? [user]: What is the password of the test user? [passwd]: Will you be using the modems for outbound dialing? [no]: Configuring interface parameters:

Configuring Example Interfaces

These sections describe the steps to configure the following interfaces with the setup command facility:

When you complete the setup steps for your interface modules, go to the "Completing the Configuration" section for directions on saving your configuration.

Configuring the Fast Ethernet Interface

This section contains an example configuration of the Fast Ethernet interface. Enter the values appropriate for your Access Gateway module and network. The messages you see may vary.

Do you want to configure FastEthernet0/0 interface [yes]: 
Use the 100 Base-TX (RJ-45) connector? [yes]:
Operate in full-duplex mode? [no]:
Configure IP on this interface? [no]: yes
	IP address for this interface: 6.0.0.1
Number of bits in subnet field [0]: 
Class A network is 6.0.0.0, 0 subnet bits, mask is /8

Configuring the Serial Interfaces

This section contains a sample configuration for the 1- or 2-port serial interface. Enter the values appropriate for your Access Gateway module and network. The messages you see may vary.

Do you want to configure Serial0/0 interface? [yes]:
     
    Some encapsulations supported are 
            ppp/hdlc/frame-relay
    Choose encapsulation type   [ppp]:
No serial cable seen.
Choose mode from (dce/dte) [dte]:
 

Note   If no cable is plugged into your Access Gateway module, you need to indicate whether the interface is to be used as DTE or DCE. If a cable is present, the setup command facility determines the DTE/DCE status. If the serial cable is DCE, you see the prompt in the display shown here.

Serial interface needs clock rate to be set in dce mode.
 The following clock rates are supported on the serial interface.
    0
    1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400
    56000, 64000, 72000, 125000, 148000, 500000
    800000, 1000000, 1300000, 2000000, 4000000, 8000000
 
 Choose clock rate from above: [2000000]:
 Configure IP on this interface? [yes]:
    IP address for this interface: 2.0.0.1
    Subnet mask for this interface [255.0.0.0]:
    Class A network is 2.0.0.0, 8 subnet bits; mask is /8

Frame Relay Encapsulation

Select the Frame Relay encapsulation type.

The following lmi-types are available to be set,
   when connected to a frame relay switch
                [0] none
                [1] ansi
                [2] cisco
                [3] q933a
 Enter lmi-type [2]: 

Note   The setup command facility only prompts for the DLCI number if you specify none for the LMI type. If you accept the default or specify another LMI type, the DLCI number is provided by the specified protocol.

Enter the DLCI number for this interface [16]:
  
Do you want to map a remote machine's IP address to dlci? [yes]:
   IP address for the remote interface: 2.0.0.2
Serial interface needs clock rate to be set in dce mode.
The following clock rates are supported on the serial interface.
     0
     1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400
     56000, 64000, 72000, 125000, 148000, 500000
     800000, 1000000, 1300000, 2000000, 4000000, 8000000
 
choose speed from above: [2000000]: 1200
Configure IP on this interface? [yes]:
  IP address for this interface: 2.0.0.1
  Subnet mask for this interface [255.0.0.0]:
  Class A network is 2.0.0.0, 8 subnet bits; mask is /8
Choose either from (dce/dte) [dte]:

Serial Cisco IOS Commands Generated

The following is an example of the Cisco IOS commands generated by a typical serial configuration:

interface Serial1/0
encapsulation ppp
clock rate 2000000
ip address 2.0.0.1 255.0.0.0

Configuring the Asynchronous/Synchronous Serial Interfaces

This section contains sample configurations for an asynchronous/synchronous serial interface. Enter the values appropriate for your Access Gateway module and network. The messages you see may vary.

Do you want to configure Serial1/0 interface? [yes]:
Enter mode (async/sync) [sync]:

Configuring the Synchronous Interfaces

If you select synchronous, you will see screen displays similar to the following:

Do you want to configure Serial1/0 interface? [yes]:
Enter mode (async/sync) [sync]:
 
Some supported encapsulations are
ppp/hdlc/frame-relay/lapb/x25/atm-dxi/smds Choose encapsulation type [hdlc]: No serial cable seen. Choose mode from (dce/dte) [dte]:

Note   If no cable is plugged into your Access Gateway module, you need to indicate whether the interface is to be used as DTE or DCE. If a cable is present, the setup command facility determines the DTE/DCE status. If the serial cable is DCE, you see the following prompt in the display shown here.

Configure IP on this interface? [no]: yes
Configure IP unnumbered on this interface? [no]: 
   IP address for this interface: 2.0.0.0
   Subnet mask for this interface [255.0.0.0]:
   Class A network is 2.0.0.0, 0 subnet bits; mask is /8
Configure LAT on this interface? [no]:
 

Frame Relay Encapsulation

Select the frame-relay encapsulation type.

The following lmi-types are available to be set,
   when connected to a frame relay switch
                [0] none
                [1] ansi
                [2] cisco
                [3] q933a
  Enter lmi-type [2]: 
 

The setup command facility only prompts for the data-link connection identifier (DLCI) number if you specify none for the Local Management Interface (LMI) type. If you accept the default or specify another LMI type, the DLCI number is provided by the specified protocol.

Enter the DLCI number for this interface [16]:
  
Do you want to map a remote machine's IP address to dlci? [yes]:
   IP address for the remote interface: 2.0.0.2
 
Serial interface needs clock rate to be set in dce mode.
The following clock rates are supported on the serial interface.
     0
     1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400
     56000, 64000, 72000, 125000, 148000, 500000
     800000, 1000000, 1300000, 2000000, 4000000, 8000000
 
choose speed from above: [2000000]: 1200
Configure IP on this interface? [yes]:
  IP address for this interface: 2.0.0.1
  Subnet mask for this interface [255.0.0.0]:
  Class A network is 2.0.0.0, 8 subnet bits; mask is /8
 

Configuring the Asynchronous Interfaces

If you select synchronous, you will see screen displays similar to the following:

Do you want to configure Serial2/0  interface? [yes]: yes
  Enter mode (async/sync) [sync]: sync
  Configure IP on this interface? [yes]: yes
  Configure IP unnumbered on this interface? [no]: no
    IP address for this interface: 4.4.4.1
    Subnet mask for this interface [255.0.0.0] : 255.255.255.0
    Class A network is 4.0.0.0, 24 subnet bits; mask is /24

Configuring the ISDN BRI Interfaces

Use the System Configuration Dialog to configure an ISDN BRI interface. You need to enter the ISDN switch type for this configuration. Table 4-2 shows the ISDN switch types.


Table 4-2: ISDN Switch Types
Country ISDN Switch Type Description

Australia

basic-ts013

Australian TS013 switches

Europe

basic-1tr6

German 1TR6 ISDN switches

basic-nwnet3

Norwegian NET3 ISDN switches (phase 1)

basic-net3

NET3 ISDN switches (UK and others)

basic-net5

NET5 switches (UK and others)

vn2

French VN2 ISDN switches

vn3

French VN3 ISDN switches

Japan

ntt

Japanese NTT ISDN switches

New Zealand

basic-nznet3

New Zealand NET3 switches

North America

basic-5ess

AT&T basic rate switches

basic-dms100

NT DMS-100 basic rate switches

basic-ni1

National ISDN-1 switches

When you reach the following prompt on the System Configuration Dialog, enter an ISDN switch type from Table 4-2:

BRI interface needs isdn switch-type to be configured
   Valid switch types are:
           [0]  none..........Only if you don't want to configure BRI.
         [1]  basic-1tr6....1TR6 switch type for Germany
           [2]  basic-5ess....AT&T 5ESS switch type for the US/Canada
           [3]  basic-dms100..Northern DMS-100 switch type for US/Canada
           [4]  basic-net3....NET3 switch type for UK and Europe
         [5]  basic-ni......National ISDN switch type
         [6]  basic-ts013...TS013 switch type for Australia
         [7]  ntt...........NTT switch type for Japan
           [8]  vn3...........VN3 and VN4 switch types for France
 
   Choose ISDN BRI Switch Type [2]: 
 
Do you want to configure BRI0/0 interface? [yes]:
 
   Some encapsulations supported are 
             ppp/hdlc/frame-relay
   Choose encapsulation type   [ppp]:
Do you have a service profile identifiers (SPIDs) assigned? [no]: yes
  Enter SPID1: 12345
  Enter SPID2: 12345
 

The setup command facility only prompts for the SPID number if you specify basic-5ess, basic-ni1, or basic-dms100 for the switch type.

Do you want to map the remote machine's IP address in dialer map? [yes]:
   IP address for the remote interface: 2.0.0.1
 
To get to 2.0.0.1 we will need to make a phone call.
Please enter the phone number to call: 1234567890
Access Gateway module Configure IP on this interface? [yes]:
 

If your Access Gateway module has at least one configured LAN interface, you can choose to use an unnumbered IP address on the interface.

Configure IP unnumbered on this interface? [no]: yes
  Assign to which interface [Ethernet0/0]: 
 

If your Access Gateway module does not have a configured LAN interface, you must use a numbered IP address.

IP address for this interface: 2.0.0.0.1
  Enter the subnet mask [255.0.0.0]:

PPP Encapsulation

To configure PPP encapsulation, specify the following parameters:

Would you like to enable multilink PPP [yes]:
 
Enter a remote hostname for PPP authentication [gateway]:
Enter a password for PPP authentication: 
 

The password is case sensitive and must exactly match the password of the remote Access Gateway module. The CHAP authentication process validates the password.

Frame Relay Encapsulation

Select the Frame Relay encapsulation type.

The following lmi-types are available to be set,
   when connected to a frame relay switch
                [0] none
                [1] ansi
                [2] cisco
                [3] q933a
  Enter lmi-type [2]: 
 

The setup command facility only prompts for the DLCI number if you specify none for the LMI type. If you accept the default or specify another LMI type, the DLCI number is provided by the specified protocol.

Enter the DLCI number for this interface [16]:
  
Do you want to map a remote machine's IP address to dlci? [yes]:
   IP address for the remote interface: 2.0.0.2
 
Serial interface needs clock rate to be set in dce mode.
The following clock rates are supported on the serial interface.
     0
     1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400
     56000, 64000, 72000, 125000, 148000, 500000
     800000, 1000000, 1300000, 2000000, 4000000, 8000000
 
choose speed from above: [2000000]: 1200
Configure IP on this interface? [yes]:
  IP address for this interface: 2.0.0.1
  Subnet mask for this interface [255.0.0.0]:
  Class A network is 2.0.0.0, 8 subnet bits; mask is /8

Obtaining an ISDN BRI Line

Before using a Access Gateway module with an ISDN BRI interface, you must order a correctly configured ISDN BRI line from your local telecommunications service provider.

The ordering process varies from provider to provider and from country to country. Here are some general ordering guidelines:

Ordering ISDN BRI Provisioning

ISDN BRI provisioning refers to the types of services provided by the ISDN BRI line. Although provisioning is performed by your ISDN BRI service provider, you must tell the provider what
you want.

Table 4-3 lists the provisioning you should order for the Access Gateway module based on the
switch type.


Table 4-3: ISDN BRI Provisioning
Switch Type Provisioning

5ESS Custom BRI

For data only:

  • Two B channels for data

  • Point to point

  • Terminal type = E

  • One directory number (DN) assigned by service provider MTERM = 1

  • Request delivery of calling line ID on Centrex lines

  • Set speed for ISDN calls to 56 kbps outside local exchange

Defining ISDN Service Profile Identifiers

Some service providers assign service profile identifiers (SPIDs) to define the services subscribed to by an ISDN device. If your service provider requires SPIDs, your ISDN device cannot place or receive calls until it sends a valid SPID to the service provider when initializing the connection. An SPID is usually a seven-digit telephone number plus some optional numbers, but service providers may use different numbering schemes. SPIDs have significance at the local access ISDN interface only; remote Access Gateway modules never receive the SPID.

Only DMS-100 and NI-1 switch types currently require SPIDs. Two SPIDs are assigned for the DMS-100 switch type, one for each B channel. The AT&T 5ESS switch type may support SPIDs, but Cisco recommends that you set up that ISDN service without SPIDs.

If your service provider assigns you SPIDs, you must define these SPIDs on the Access Gateway module. To define SPIDs and the local directory number (LDN) on the Access Gateway module for both ISDN BRI B channels, use the following isdn spid commands:

gateway(config-if)# isdn spid1 spid-number [ldn]
 
gateway(config-if)# isdn spid2 spid-number [ldn]

Note   Although the LDN is an optional parameter in the command, you may need to enter it so that the Access Gateway module can answer calls made to the second directory number.

Configuring the 1-Port 56-kbps DSU/CSU Interface

This section describes how to configure a 1-port 56-kbps DSU/CSU interface.

Choosing Circuit-Switched or Dedicated-Line Service

The 1-port 56-kbps DSU/CSU is configured for dedicated or leased-line service by default, but it can also be configured for circuit-switched service. Depending on the type of data transmissions you typically use, you can configure the 1-port 56-kbps DSU/CSU for circuit-switched or dedicated-line service.

Circuit-switched service is best for short-duration data transmissions or as an alternative route if a dedicated line fails. For example, circuit-switched service is ideal for sending electronic mail messages or doing tasks such as updating inventory and ordering records from one network database to another at the end of each day.

Dedicated service is best for heavy network traffic, for example, if you need a constant network connection or you need connection for more than eight hours per day.

Switched Mode

The following is an example of a 1-port 56-kbps DSU/CSU switched-mode configuration using the setup command facility:

Do you want to configure Serial1/0 interface? [yes]:
   Some encapsulations supported are 
             ppp/hdlc/frame-relay
  Choose encapsulation type   [ppp]:
 
Switched 56k interface may either be in switched/Dedicated mode
  Choose from either (switched/dedicated)  [switched]:
  
The following switched carrier types are to be set when in switched mode
(at&t, sprint or other)
  Choose carrier (at&t/sprint/other)  [other]:
 
Do you want to map the remote machine's ip address in dialer map? [yes]:
     IP address for the remote interface : 1.0.0.2
Please enter the phone number to call : 1234567890
  Configure IP on this interface? [yes]:
    IP address for this interface: 1.0.0.1
    Subnet mask for this interface [255.0.0.0] :
    Class A network is 1.0.0.0, 8 subnet bits; mask is /8
Dedicated Mode

The following is an example of a 1-port 56-kbps DSU/CSU dedicated-mode configuration using the setup command facility:

Do you want to configure Serial1/0 interface? [yes]:
 
  Some encapsulations supported are 
            ppp/hdlc/frame-relay/lapb/atm-dxi/smds/x25
  Choose encapsulation type   [ppp]:
 
  Switched 56k interface may either be in switched/Dedicated mode
  Choose from either (switched/dedicated)  [switched]: dedi
 
  When in dds mode, the clock for sw56 module can either from line/internal.
  Choose clock from (line/internal)  [line]:

Note    If internal is selected, the speed cannot be set to auto. Auto-sensing is only allowed when the clock source is line.

When in dds mode, the clock for sw56 module can either from line/internal.
  Choose clock from (line/internal)  [line]: internal
  Warning: internal can be choose only when connected back to back.
 
  Serial interface needs clock rate to be set in dce mode.
  The following clock rates are supported on the serial interface.
 
        auto, 2.4, 4.8, 9.6, 19.2, 38.4
        56, 64
 
  choose clock rate from above  [56]:
  Configure IP on this interface? [yes]:
    IP address for this interface: 1.0.0.1
    Subnet mask for this interface [255.0.0.0] :
    Class A network is 1.0.0.0, 8 subnet bits; mask is /8 

Completing the Configuration

When you have provided all the information prompted for by the setup command facility, messages similar to the following appear:

The following configuration command script was created:
 
hostname gateway
enable secret 5 $1$zxxT$YZMzUP1/wQvyLn5cWeyPu.
enable password guessme
line vty 0 4
password guessagain
snmp-server community public
!
line 1 64
speed 115200
flowcontrol hardware
login local
autoselect during-login
autoselect ppp
modem dialin
ip local pool setup_pool 172.20.30.40 172.20.30.88
!
username user password passwd
line 1 64
modem output
transport input all
!
interface Serial0/0
encapsulation hdlc
clock rate 2000000
ip address 1.0.0.1 255.0.0.0
!
interface Ethernet0/0
ip address 255.255.255.1 255.255.0.0
!
interface Serial1/0
physical-layer sync
encapsulation ppp
ip address 2.0.0.1 255.0.0.0
!
interface Serial2/0
physical-layer async
ip address 3.0.0.1 255.0.0.0
!
interface Serial2/1
physical-layer sync
encapsulation frame-relay
frame-relay lmi-type cisco
clock rate 115200
ip address 4.0.0.1 255.0.0.0
!
interface Serial1/1
physical-layer async
ip address 5.0.0.1 255.0.0.0
!
!
end
 
 

To complete your configuration, follow these steps:


Step 1   Answer yes or no when a prompt asks if you want to save this configuration.

If you answer no, the configuration information you entered is not saved, and you return to the Access Gateway module enable prompt (gateway#). Type setup to return to the System Configuration Dialog.

If you answer yes, the configuration is saved and you are returned to the EXEC prompt (gateway>).

Use this configuration? [yes/no]: yes
Building configuration...
Use the enabled mode 'configure' command to modify this configuration.
 
 
Press RETURN to get started!
 
%LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface Ethernet0/0, changed state to up
%LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface Serial1/0, changed state to up
%LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface Serial1/1, changed state to down
%LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface Serial2/0, changed state to up
%LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface Serial2/1, changed state to down
 
 

<Additional messages omitted.>

Step 2   When the messages stop displaying on your screen, press Return to get to the prompt.

Step 3   The prompt indicates that you are now at the command-line interface (CLI) and you have just completed a basic Access Gateway module configuration.

Step 4   This is not a complete configuration. At this point you have two choices:

    gateway> enable
    Password: <password>
    gateway# setup
    



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