
® http://www.3com.com/ New Installation for Enterprise OS Software Version 11.3 Part No. 09-1550-001Published May 1999
10 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING SOFTWARE AND BOOTING A NETBUILDER II SYSTEMBooting a ComponentNETBuilder II SystemTo boot a component NETBuilder II system, f
Using the Backup Flash Card 112 Format the blank flash memory card in drive B by entering:FORMAT b:Type Y for yes when the formatting confirmation messa
12 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING SOFTWARE AND BOOTING A NETBUILDER II SYSTEM3 Reboot the NETBuilder II bridge/router by pressing the two outer buttons on the
3CHANGING THE BOOT SOURCE This chapter describes how to change the primary boot source on a bridge/router or tunnel switch.The Enterprise OS software
14 CHAPTER 3: CHANGING THE BOOT SOURCEFor more information about the Boot Monitor utility, see the Firmware appendix in Reference for Enterprise OS So
Configuring the Primary Boot Source 154 At the Enterprise OS prompt, enter:SysconF 2The Primary Boot Source menu is displayed:5 Enter 1 to select a bo
16 CHAPTER 3: CHANGING THE BOOT SOURCE
4CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGSThis chapter describes preliminary tasks for configuring basic bridge/router settings. Before you begin configuring ports and
18 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGS3 Log on as root:root4 Press the Return key.Pressing the Return key when prompted for the password enters a nu
Learning About the User Interfaces 19Accessing the UserInterfaceTo access the user interface or to modify the configuration of the bridge/router or tun
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20 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGS5 Log in as root. Type:rootor admin 6 Click the OK button to enter a null string as the password, which is the
Learning About the User Interfaces 21The Main menu (Level 1) is displayed.Depending on your software package, the number of services in your Main menu
22 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGSThe value part of the command specifies how you want the parameter to be set. Values include numerics, strings,
Learning About the User Interfaces 23Figure 2 Abbreviated SyntaxAdditional syntax examples are provided in “Full and Abbreviated Syntax Examples” on
24 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGSFull and Abbreviated Syntax ExamplesThe following examples show the full form first, followed by the abbreviate
Learning About the User Interfaces 25Variations in Command SyntaxEach command has its own syntax. When a command is used for configuring parameters, it
26 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGSSoftware. For more information about the CurrentPorts parameter, see Reference for Enterprise OS Software.The
Learning About the User Interfaces 27Privilege LevelThe privilege level determines which commands and parameters a user can access. The network manage
28 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGSSyntax for Assigning ValuesMost parameters must be assigned a value of a particular type. Table 4 shows the po
Learning About the User Interfaces 29example, to include an apostrophe in string text, enter a backslash followed by an apostrophe (\'). To inclu
iii C ONTENTS A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Introduction 5How to Use This Guide 5Conventions 6Year 2000 Compliance 6 1 O VERVIEW NETBuilder I
30 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGSThe syntax variation for non-ISDN interfaces applies to local area network (LAN) and data terminal equipment (
Learning About the User Interfaces 31Frame Relay Requires an address called a Data Link Connection Identifier (DLCI). DLCIs are assigned by the appropr
32 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGSNetwork Layer AddressesISDN An ISDN address is a phone number provided by your telecommunications carrier. It
Learning About the User Interfaces 33Table 6 Internet Address Format Class Range of First Address Field Address FormatA 0–127 nnn.hhh.hhh.hhh**n rep
34 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGSGetting Help The user interface provides help menus as memory aids. To display the help menu, enter a questio
Obtaining Network Manager Privilege Level 35modifying it and see the new value, the new value has taken effect immediately. If a command changes only
36 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGSTo change the password, follow these steps:1 At the Enterprise OS prompt (Enterprise OS #), enter:SysPassWordW
Assigning Internet Addresses 37The system location can contain no more than 255 characters. The default value is “ “ (null string).3 Specify a string
38 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGSThe following example illustrates how to assign an Internet address to a bridge.Example Figure 3 shows a config
Assigning Internet Addresses 39Figure 4 Assigning an IP Address to a bridge/router PortFor additional information on Internet addresses and subnet m
iv Full-Form Syntax 22Abbreviated Syntax 22Symbols 23Full and Abbreviated Syntax Examples 24Variations in Command Syntax 25Enteri
40 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGSIf you do not plan to be connected to the Internet, you can assign network addresses on your own. However, if
NETBuilder Security 41For example:ADD -SNMP COMmunity “public” TRiv RO AL14 Create a new manager with read/write access to the bridge/router or tunnel
42 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGS
ATECHNICAL SUPPORT3Com provides easy access to technical support information through a variety of services. This appendix describes these services.Inf
44 APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SUPPORTYou do not need a user name and password with Web browser software such as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer.3C
Support from 3Com 45Support from 3Com If you are unable to obtain assistance from the 3Com online technical resources or from your network supplier, 3
46 APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SUPPORTReturning Products for RepairBefore you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain an authorizat
47INDEXNumerics3Com bulletin board service (3Com BBS) 443Com URL 433ComFacts 44Aabbreviated command syntax 22, 24address formatsmediaAppleTalk
48pathsnaming restrictions 29using instance identifiers 29portsnaming restrictions 29syntax conventions 26using instance identifiers 29privile
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A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Introduction This guide describes how to get started with your new NETBuilder II ® bridge/router. It describes how to install
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6 A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide. Year 2000 Compliance For information o
1 O VERVIEW This chapter is an overview of how to get started with your new NETBuilder II ® system. This chapter provides you with an installation c
8 CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEWInstallation Checklist This section contains a checklist for installing software and booting a NETBuilder II system with a DPE mo
2INSTALLING SOFTWARE AND BOOTING A NETBUILDER II SYSTEM This chapter contains the following procedures: Installing and booting Enterprise OS software
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