ADTRAN Network Card TA 544 User Manual

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User Manual  
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Notes provide additional useful information.  
Caution signify information that could prevent service interruption.  
Warnings provide information that could prevent damage to the equipment or  
endangerment to human life.  
Safety Instructions  
When using your telephone equipment, please follow these basic safety  
precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury:  
1. Read and understand all instructions.  
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.  
3. To reduce risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. Opening or  
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks.  
To prevent electrical shock, do not install equipment in a wet location or during a lightning  
storm.  
Save These Important Safety Instructions  
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Limited Product Warranty  
ADTRAN warrants that for 5 years from the date of shipment to Customer, all  
products manufactured by ADTRAN will be free from defects in materials and  
workmanship. ADTRAN also warrants that products will conform to the  
applicable specifications and drawings for such products, as contained in the  
Product Manual or in ADTRAN's internal specifications and drawings for such  
products (which may or may not be reflected in the Product Manual). This  
warranty only applies if Customer gives ADTRAN written notice of defects during  
the warranty period. Upon such notice, ADTRAN will, at its option, either repair  
or replace the defective item. If ADTRAN is unable, in a reasonable time, to repair  
or replace any equipment to a condition as warranted, Customer is entitled to a full  
refund of the purchase price upon return of the equipment to ADTRAN. This  
warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is not transferable without  
ADTRAN's express written permission. This warranty becomes null and void if  
Customer modifies or alters the equipment in any way, other than as specifically  
authorized by ADTRAN.  
EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY DESCRIBED ABOVE, THE  
FOREGOING CONSTITUTES THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF  
THE CUSTOMER AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF ADTRAN AND IS  
IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES (EXPRESSED OR  
IMPLIED). ADTRAN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER  
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION), ALL  
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE  
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THIS EXCLUSION MAY NOT  
APPLY TO CUSTOMER.  
In no event will ADTRAN or its suppliers be liable to Customer for any incidental,  
special, punitive, exemplary or consequential damages experienced by either  
Customer or a third party (including, but not limited to, loss of data or information,  
loss of profits, or loss of use). ADTRAN is not liable for damages for any cause  
whatsoever (whether based in contract, tort, or otherwise) in excess of the amount  
paid for the item. Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability  
for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may  
not apply to Customer.  
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International Contact Information  
ADTRAN, Inc.  
Attention: International Department  
901 Explorer Boulevard  
Huntsville, Alabama 35806  
USA  
Asia Pacific—Beijing, China  
8610 8529-8895 voice  
8610 8529-8866 fax  
Asia Pacific—Hong Kong  
852 2824-8283 voice  
852 2824-8928 fax  
Asia Pacific—Melbourne, Australia  
61 3 9225-5114 voice  
61 3 9225-5050 fax  
Canada--Ontario  
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Canada—Quebec  
1 877 923-8726 toll free  
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Canada—Other Provinces  
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European Headquarters--Zürich, Switzerland  
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Latin America  
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Mexico/Caribbean  
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44 1252 617-850 fax  
U.S. Headquarters  
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1 256 963-6300 fax  
1 256 963-8200 fax back  
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Customer Service, Product Support Information, and Training  
ADTRAN will replace or repair this product within 5 years from the date of  
shipment if the product does not meet its published specification, or if it fails while  
in service.  
A return material authorization (RMA) is required prior to returning equipment to  
ADTRAN. For service, RMA requests, training, or more information, see the toll-  
free contact numbers given below.  
Presales Inquiries and Applications Support  
Please contact your local distributor, ADTRAN Applications Engineering, or  
ADTRAN Sales:  
Applications Engineering (800) 615-1176  
Sales  
(800) 827-0807  
If any of the phone numbers listed on these two pages are not accessible, dial (256) 963-8000 and  
ask the operator to connect you directly to the department you wish to reach.  
Post-Sale Support  
Please contact your local distributor first. If your local distributor cannot help,  
please contact ADTRAN Technical Support and have the unit serial number  
available.  
Technical Support  
(888) 4ADTRAN  
The Custom Extended Services (ACES) program offers multiple types and levels  
of service plans which allow you to choose the kind of assistance you need. For  
questions, call the ACES Help Desk.  
ACES Help Desk  
(888) 874-2237  
Repair and Return  
If ADTRAN Technical Support determines that a repair is needed, Technical  
Support will coordinate with the Custom and Product Service (CAPS) department  
to issue an RMA number. For information regarding equipment currently in house  
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or possible fees associated with repair, contact CAPS directly at the following  
number:  
CAPS Department  
(256) 963-8722  
Identify the RMA number clearly on the package (below address), and return to  
the following address:  
ADTRAN Customer and Product Service  
901 Explorer Blvd.  
Huntsville, Alabama 35806  
RMA # _____________  
Training  
The Enterprise Network (EN) Technical Training offers training on our most  
popular products. These courses include overviews on product features and  
functions while covering applications of ADTRAN's product lines. ADTRAN  
provides a variety of training options, including customized training and courses  
taught at our facilities or at your site. For more information about training, please  
contact your Territory Manager or the Enterprise Training Coordinator by phone at  
800-615-1176 ext. 7500, by fax at 256-963-7941, or by email at  
Training  
(800) 615-1176, ext. 7500  
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TA 544 SERIES IAD USER MANUAL  
This document is designed for use by network administrators and others who will configure and provision the Total  
Access® 544. It contains overview information, information about navigating the VT 100 user interface, configuration  
information, and menu descriptions.  
CONTENTS  
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FIGURES  
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1. TA 544 OVERVIEW  
The Total Access 544 is a complete solution Integrated Access Device (IAD) for Voice over ATM (VoATM) appli-  
cations. The unit includes a modular network interface, Nx64 V.35 interface, 10/100BaseT interface, ISDN ports, and  
an optional battery back-up (1200641L1) for added security. The TA 544 can provision, test, and provide status for  
any of the voice and data interfaces. All connections are made via the rear panel (see Figure 1). In addition to a built-  
in IP router, the TA 544 contains an Echo Canceller necessary for VoATM applications.  
Appendix A, on page 49, contains detailed specifications for the TA 544.  
ISDN  
Figure 1. TA 544 Rear Panel  
Firmware Updates  
Firmware can be updated by using XMODEM transfer protocol via the unit’s CRAFT port (see Figure 1) or by using  
TFTP from a network server. (See Appendix B on page 51 and Appendix C on page 54.)  
Terminal Menu  
The terminal menu is the access point to all other operations. Each terminal menu item has several functions and sub-  
menus that identify and provide access to specific operations and parameters. These menu selections are described later  
in this User Manual.  
See Appendix D on page 57 for instructions about navigating the terminal menus.  
2. VOICE OVER DSL OVERVIEW  
Voice over DSL (VoDSL) refers to providing toll quality voice access to the Public Switched Telephone Network  
(PSTN) over twisted copper pair using DSL. Data can be combined with multiple voice lines over a single medium via  
DSL, thus yielding many advantages over traditional TDM technologies.  
Traditional TDM technologies are limited by statically allocating bandwidth. DSL overcomes this by providing a large  
bandwidth and utilizing other technologies, such as ATM, to dynamically assign bandwidth as it is needed. Because  
of this, the user is able to add voice and data connections over a DSL line with flexibility and ease.  
3. VOICE OVER ATM OVERVIEW  
Voice over ATM is the technology used to transmit voice conversations over a data network using Asynchronous  
Transfer Mode (ATM). There are several potential benefits to moving voice over a data network using ATM. First, the  
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small, fixed-length cells require lower processing overhead. Second, these small, fixed-length cells allow higher trans-  
mission speeds than traditional packet switching methods.  
ATM allocates bandwidth on demand, making it suitable for high-speed connection of voice, data, and video services.  
Conventional networks carry data in a synchronous manner. Because empty slots are circulating even when the link is  
not needed, network capacity is wasted. ATM automatically adjusts the network capacity to meet the system needs.  
4. VOICE OVER DSL APPLICATION  
Figure 2 shows a typical VoDSL application. The TA 544 connects to the ATM network, via a DSLAM, to provide  
both voice and high speed data from a single platform.  
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5. INSTALLATION  
Unpack and Inspect the Unit  
After unpacking the unit, inspect it for possible shipping damage. If the equipment has been damaged in transit, im-  
mediately file a claim with the carrier, then contact ADTRAN Customer Service.  
Shipped by ADTRAN  
The following items are included in the ADTRAN shipment:  
The TA 544  
DB-9 adapter  
6 ft. RJ-45 to RJ-45 cable  
2 wall mount hinges  
4 each 6-32 screws  
AC power cord  
CD containing User Manual  
Provided by Customer  
The following items must be supplied by the customer:  
Cables and connectors used for your application  
Screws to mount the TA 544 to the wall (if applicable)  
Double pole/neutral fusing.  
Mount the Unit  
1. Use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to insert the 4 each 6-32 screws (all screws are provided with the unit) to  
secure the bracket to the unit.  
2. Use an appropriate screw (wood/metal) (provided by the user) to secure the unit to the wall.  
3. Plug the unit into a grounded outlet.  
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6. CONFIGURING THE TA 544  
System Info  
The SYSTEM INFO menu provides basic information about the unit and contains data fields for editing information.  
Figure 3 displays the submenus available when you select this menu item.  
Figure 3. System Information Menu  
> System Name  
Provides a user-configurable text string for the name of the TA 544. This name can help you distinguish between dif-  
ferent installations. You can enter up to 40 alpha-numeric characters in this field, including spaces and special charac-  
ters (such as an underbar). This name will appear on the top line of all screens.  
> System Location  
Provides a user-configurable text string for the location of the TA 544. This field is to help you keep track of the actual  
physical location of the unit. You can enter up to 40 alphanumeric characters in this field, including spaces and special  
characters (such as an underbar).  
> System Contact  
Provides a user-configurable text string for a contact name. You can use this field to enter the name, phone number,  
or email address of a person responsible for the TA 544 system. You can enter up to 40 alpha-numeric characters in  
this field, including spaces and special characters (such as an underbar).  
> Unit Name  
Product-specific name for the product assembly.  
> CLEI Code  
CLEI code information.  
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> Part Number  
ADTRAN part number for the product assembly.  
> Serial Number  
Serial number of the product assembly.  
> Firmware Revision  
Displays the current firmware revision level of the controller.  
> Bootcode Revision  
Displays the bootcode revision.  
> System Uptime  
Displays the length of time since the TA 544 system reboot.  
> Date/Time  
Displays the current date and time, including seconds. This field can be edited. Enter the time in 24-hour format (such  
as 23:00:00 for 11:00 pm). Enter the date in mm-dd-yyyy format (for example, 10-30-1998).  
Each time you reset the system, this value resets to 0 days, 0 hours, 0 min and 0 secs.  
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System Config  
Set up the TA 544 operational configuration from the SYSTEM CONFIG menu. Figure 4 shows the items included in  
this menu.  
Figure 4. System Configuration Menu  
> Operating Mode  
The operating mode is set automatically.  
> Network Timing Mode  
Selects the timing source for the entire system. The timing options available are listed below.  
Network  
The clock is recovered from the network (WAN interface).  
Internal  
The clock is generated internally by theTA 544.  
> Telnet Access  
Sets Telnet access to ON or OFF.  
> Telnet User List  
Up to four users can be configured for access to the TA 544. Each user can be assigned a security level and time out.  
Name  
A text string of the user name for this session.  
Authen Method  
The user can be authenticated in two ways:  
PASSWORD  
The PASSWORD field is used to authenticate the user.  
RADIUS  
The RADIUS client is used for authenticating the user.  
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Password  
When the authenticating method is password, this text string is used for the password.  
Idle Time (1-255)  
This sets the amount of time you can be idle before you are automatically logged off.  
Level  
This is the security level granted to the user.  
> SNMP Menu  
The TA 544 is an SNMP agent. It can respond to Gets and Sets, and can generate traps. These two lists set up the  
manager, communities, and levels.  
Access  
When set to OFF, SNMP access is denied. When set to ON (def), the TA 544 will respond to SNMP manag-  
ers based on the following lists.  
Communities  
This list is used to set up to eight SNMP communities names that the TA 544 will allow. Factory default sets  
the community “public” with “Get” privileges.  
Name  
This is a text string for the community name.  
Privilege  
The access for this manager can be assigned three levels.  
NONE  
No access is allowed for this community or man-  
ager.  
GET  
Manager can only read items.  
Manager can read and set items.  
GET/SET  
Manager IP  
This is the IP address of SNMP manager. If set to 0.0.0.0, any SNMP manager can access the TA 544  
for this community.  
Traps  
The TA 544 can generate SNMP traps. This list allows up to four managers to be listed to receive traps.  
Manager Name  
This is the text string describing the name of the entry. It is intended for easy reference and has no bear-  
ing on the SNMP trap function.  
Manager IP  
This is the IP address of the manager that is to receive the traps.  
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> Maint Port Menu  
The TA 544’s VT 100 CRAFT port can be accessed via an RJ-48 located on the rear panel. The setup for these ports  
is under this menu.  
Password Protect  
When set to OFF, the maintenance port is not password protected. When ON (def), the TA 544 will prompt  
for a password upon startup.  
Password  
This is the text string that is used for comparison when password protecting the maintenance port. By  
default, no password is entered.  
If you forget your password, type CHALLENGE in all capital letters. Call technical support and  
have the displayed CHALLENGE code ready.  
The security level for the maintenance port is always set to 0. This gives full access to all menus.  
Passwords are case-sensitive.  
Instructions for Changing Passwords  
Step  
Action  
1
2
3
Select the PASSWORD field—a new PASSWORD field displays.  
Type the new password in the ENTER field.  
Type the new password again in the CONFIRM field.  
The password can contain up to 12 alphanumeric characters.You  
can also use spaces and special characters in the password.  
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Baud Rate  
This is the asynchronous rate that the maintenance port will run. The possible values are 300, 1200, 2400,  
4800, 9600 (def), 19200, 38400, and 57600.  
Data Bits  
This is the asynchronous bit rate that the maintenance port will run. The possible values are 7 or 8 (def) bits.  
Parity  
This is the asynchronous parity that the maintenance port will run. The possible values are NONE (def), ODD,  
or EVEN.  
Stop Bits  
This is the stop bit used for the maintenance port. The possible values are 1 (def), 1.5 or 2.  
> Network Time  
The TA 544 unit time can be entered manually from the SYSTEM INFO menu, or the unit can receive time from an NTP/  
SNTP server. The NETWORK TIME menu includes all parameters relating to how the unit communicates with the time  
server.  
Server Type  
The server type defines which port the TA 544 will listen on to receive timing information from the time  
server.  
NT Time  
The TA 544 will receive time from an NT server running SNTP software on its TIME port.  
SNTP  
The TA 544 will receive time directly from an SNTP server.  
Active  
This network timing feature can be turned on and off. It determines whether the unit will request and receive  
time from a time server.  
Time Zone  
There are several time zones available for the time to be displayed in. All time zones are based off of Green-  
wich Mean Time (GMT).  
Adjust for Daylight Saving  
Since some areas of the world use Daylight Savings Time, theTA 544 is designed to adjust the time on the  
first Sunday in April and the last Sunday in October accordingly if this option is turned on.  
Host Address  
This is the IP address of the time server that theTA 544 will request and receive time from.  
Refresh  
This is the interval of time between each request theTA 544 sends out to the time server. A smaller refresh  
time guarantees that the unit receives the correct time from the server and corrects possible errors more  
quickly, but it is more taxing on the machine. A range of refresh times is available for the user to decide  
which is best for their unit.  
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Status  
This displays the current status of the time negotiation process. If an error is displayed, check all connections  
and configurations to try to resolve the problem.  
System Utility  
Use the SYSTEM UTILITY menu to view and set the system parameters shown in Figure 5.  
Figure 5. System Utility Menu  
> Upgrade Firmware  
Updates firmware when TA 544 enhancements are released. Two transfer methods are available for use in updating  
the TA 544 system controller.  
Transfer Method  
The two methods for upgrading are XMODEM and TFTP. (See Appendix B on page 51 and Appendix C on  
page 54 for more information.) TFTP requires a TFTP server running somewhere on the network. The TA  
544 starts a TFTP client function which gets the upgrade code from the TFTP server. Selecting XMODEM  
will load the upgrade code through the CRAFT port using any PC terminal emulator with xmodem capabil-  
ity.  
TFTP Server Address  
This is required when the transfer method is TFTP. It is the IP address or domain name (if DNS is config-  
ured) of the TFTP server.  
TFTP Server Filename  
This is required when the transfer method is TFTP. It is the case-sensitive file name which contains the  
upgrade code.  
Transfer Status  
This appears when TFTP is used. It displays the status of the transfer as it happens. Any error or success  
message will be displayed here.  
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Start Transfer  
This activator is used when the configurable items in this menu are complete.  
Before using START TRANSFER , the TA 544 should have a valid IP address, subnet mask, and  
default gateway (if required).  
Abort Transfer  
Use this activator to cancel any TFTP transfer in progress.  
TFTP Server  
Setting this to YES allows another TA 544 to upgrade its code using TFTP client. This, in effect, turns on the  
TA 544 TFTP server function and allows its code to be “cloned.” Setting to NO (def) will deny any request  
from TFTP clients.  
> Config Transfer  
Sends a file containing the TA 544 configuration to a PC connected to the CRAFT port using XMODEM protocol or  
to a file on a TFTP server using the TFTP protocol. See Appendix B. Updating TA 544 Firmware using XMODEM  
CONFIG TRANSFER also lets you save the TA 544 configuration as a backup file, so you can use the same configuration  
with multiple TA 544 units. In addition, CONFIG TRANSFER can retrieve a configuration file from a TFTP server.  
To support these transfers, ADTRAN delivers a TFTP program with the TA 544 called TFTP Server. You can con-  
figure any PC running Microsoft Windows with this software, and store a configuration file.  
Before using CONFIG TRANSFER , the TA 544 should have a valid IP address, subnet mask, and  
default gateway (if required).  
Only one configuration transfer session (upload or download) can be active at a time.  
Transfer Method  
Displays the method used to transfer the configuration file to or from a server. XMODEM and TFTP are  
supported.  
Transfer Type  
Only BINARY transfers are currently supported.  
TFTP Server IP Address  
Specifies the IP address of the TFTP server. Get this number from your system administrator.  
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TFTP Server Filename  
Defines the name of the configuration file that you transfer to or retrieve from the TFTP server. The default  
name is ta544.cfg, but you can edit this name.  
Current Transfer Status  
Indicates the current status of the update.  
Previous Transfer Status  
Indicates the status of the previous update.  
Load and Use Config  
Retrieves the configuration file specified in the TFTP SERVER FILENAME field from the server. To start this  
command, enter Y to begin or enter N to cancel.  
If you execute this command, the TA 544 retrieves the configuration file, reboots, then restarts using the  
new configuration.  
Save Config Remotely  
Saves the configuration file specified in TFTP SERVER FILENAME to the server identified in TFTP  
SERVER IP ADDRESS. To start this command, enter Y to begin or enter N to cancel.  
Before using this command, you must have identified a valid TFTP server in TFTP SERVER IP  
ADDRESS.  
> Ping  
Allows you to send pings (ICMP requests) to hosts. The following items are under this menu:  
Only one ping session can be active at a time.  
Start/Stop  
Activator to start and cancel a ping test.  
Host Address  
IP address or domain name (if DNS is configured) of device to receive the ping.  
Size (40-1500)  
Total size of the ping to send. Range is 40 (def) to 1500 bytes.  
# of Packets  
Total packets to send every 2 seconds. Setting this to 0 allows the client to ping continuously.  
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# Transmits  
Total packets sent (read only).  
# Receives  
Total packets received (read only).  
%Loss  
Percentage loss based on ping returned from host (read only).  
Configuring WAN Settings  
> DSLAM Type  
Set this to the type of DSLAM the TA 544 will be connecting to.  
> Layer One Interface  
This is the physical layer protocol used to connect the DSLAM to the TA 544.  
> Layer Two Protocol  
This is the data link layer protocol used to connect the DSLAM to the TA 544.  
> ATM Config  
Use the WAN menu (Figure 6) to access the ATM CONFIG menu.  
Training Mode  
Figure 6. WAN Menu  
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Use the ATM CONFIG menu (Figure 7) to set the parameters listed below the figure.  
Figure 7. ATM Config Menu  
Idle Cells  
The IDLE CELLS format must be configured for either ATM FORUM or ITU. Configuring this setting incor-  
rectly for a particular circuit will cause poor performance at the ATM layer.  
This setting must match the configuration setting of the ATM switch or DSLAM at the other end of  
the circuit.  
Data Scrambling  
DATA SCRAMBLING can be ENABLED or DISABLED for cell traffic. Configuring this setting incorrectly for a  
particular circuit will cause poor performance.  
This setting must match the configuration setting of the ATM switch or DSLAM at the other end of  
the circuit.  
> ATM Stats  
Use the WAN menu (Figure 6 on page 25) to access the ATM STATS menu (Figure 8 on page 27) and view the param-  
eters listed below the figure.  
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Figure 8. ATM Stats Menu  
AP: Tx Cells  
This is the number of cells transmitted.  
AP: Rx Cells  
This is the number of cells received.  
AP: Rx OAM Cells  
This is the number of OAM cells received  
AP: Receive Cells Discarded  
This is the number of cells received and discarded. An incrementing count in this field could indicate a con-  
figuration problem with the ATM layer.  
AP: Receive Cell Errors  
This is the number of cells received with an HEC error.  
AP: Sync  
This indicates cell delineation at theATM layer.  
AP: Out Of Cell Delineation  
This indicates loss of cell delineation at theATM layer.  
AAL5: Transmit Frames  
This is the number of AAL5 frames transmitted.  
AAL5: Receive Frames  
This is the number of AAL5 frames received.  
AAL5: Transmit Discarded Frames  
This is the number of AAL5 frames discarded.  
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AAL5: Receive Errors  
This is the number of AAL5 errors received.  
AAL5: Receive Discarded Frames  
This is the number of AAL5 frames discarded.  
AAL5: No ATM Frames  
This is for internal use only.  
AAL5: No Data Packets  
This is for internal use only.  
Clear Stats  
This is used to clear the counters on this menu screen.  
> DSL Rate Config  
This is the bit rate the SDSL link has trained to.  
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Configuring the Router – Configuration  
Use the ROUTER/CONFIGURATION menu (Figure 9) to access the GLOBAL, ETHERNET, and WAN menus.  
Figure 9. Router/Configuration Menu  
> Global  
Use the GLOBAL menu (Figure 10) to set up general router functions.  
Figure 10. Global Menu  
IP  
This is used for general IP configuration.  
Mode  
This item controls how the TA 544 handles IP routes. When this option is set to ON (def), the TA 544  
will advertise and listen to routes from other IP routers. If OFF, the route table is still used, but only  
static routes are used for routing IP packets and only the Ethernet port is used. IP packets can be sent  
over the WAN, but only when bridged.  
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Static Routes  
Use this menu to enter static routes to other networks.  
ACTIVE  
Adds this static route entry to the IP routing table  
when set to YES and removes it (if it was previously  
added) if set to NO (def).  
IP ADDRESS  
The IP address of the host or network address of the  
device being routed to.  
SUBNET MASK  
Determines the bits in the previous IP address that  
are used. If this is to be a host route, it must be set to  
all ones (255.255.255.255).  
GATEWAY  
HOPS  
The IP address of the router to receive the forwarded  
IP packet.  
The number of router hops required to get to the net-  
work or host. Maximum distance is 15 hops.  
PRIVATE  
When set to NO, the TA 544 will advertise this static  
route using RIP. Setting to YES means that the route  
is kept private.  
DHCP Server  
DHCP MODE  
When set to ON, the TA 544 acts as a DHCP server  
and will dynamically assign IP, network mask, de-  
fault gateway, and DNS addresses to any device  
which transmits a broadcast DHCP request. The ad-  
dresses assigned are based on the TA 544’s own IP  
address and will be within the same network.  
DHCP RENEWAL TIME  
The number of hours that the DHCP server should  
allow the device before it is required to send a new  
DHCP request. The default is 15 hours, and 0 repre-  
sents an infinite lease.  
Domain Names  
Enter the TA 544's domain name and the primary and secondary DNS servers in this menu.  
DOMAIN NAME  
Text string used to represent the domain name  
used by the TA 544.  
PRIMARY DNS  
First server to which domain name requests are  
sent.  
SECONDARY DNS  
PRIMARY NBNS/WINS  
SECONDARY NBNS/WINS  
Server used as a backup, in case the primary ad-  
dress does not respond to the request.  
Server to which NT domain name requests are  
sent.  
Server used when there is no response from the  
primary server.  
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UDP Relay  
This menu configures the TA 544 to act as a UDP relay agent for applications requiring a response from  
UDP hosts that are not on the same network segment as their clients.  
Mode  
When this option is set to ON, the TA 544 will act as a relay agent.  
UDP Relay List  
Up to four relay destination servers can be specified in this list.  
RELAY ADDRESS  
This is the IP address of the server that will re-  
ceive the relay packet.  
UDP PORT TYPE  
STANDARD (def)  
The following standard UDP protocols are  
relayed when set: DHCP, TFTP, DNS, NTP  
(Network Time Protocol, port 123, NBNS  
(NetBios Name Server, port 137), NBDG  
(NetBIOS Datagram, port 138), and BootP.  
SPECIFIED  
When set, the UDP port (1 to 65535) can be  
specified in the UDP Port columns (up to  
three per server).  
UDP PORT 1, 2, 3  
Used for specifying UDP ports to be relayed.  
These fields only apply when UDP PORT TYPE is  
set to SPECIFIED.  
Bridge  
The BRIDGE menu is used to set up the bridge parameters for the TA 544. The bridging function runs at the  
Media Access Control (MAC) level which allows any protocol packets that run over Ethernet to be for-  
warded. Bridging can run concurrently with IP. However, when IP routing is active, IP packets (which  
include ARP packets) are not bridged.  
Mode  
This is used to enable the bridge function.  
Address Table  
The TA 544 automatically maintains a table of MAC addresses detected and associates those addresses  
with the LAN or WAN port from which they were received.  
AGING  
The maximum time an idle MAC address remains in  
the table before being removed. The value is in min-  
utes.  
FORWARD POLICY  
When this parameter is set to UNKNOWN (def), any  
bridge packet with a destination MAC address that  
is not in the bridge table is forwarded to all other  
ports. When set to KNOWN, the packet with the un-  
known destination MAC address is dropped and is  
not forwarded.  
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Security  
This menu is used to set up the authentication parameters needed to authenticate PPP connection.  
Authentication  
The method used for authenticating the PPP peer is selected here. The possible values are:  
NONE (DEF)  
RADIUS  
No attempt is made to authenticate the PPP peer.  
The TA 544 will act as a RADIUS client and authenti-  
cate the PPP peer using the RADIUS server. The RA-  
DIUS server parameters must be set up properly for this  
to work.  
PPP  
The PPP profile is used to authenticate the PPP peer.  
Radius Server  
The parameters for the RADIUS server are configured in this menu. The RADIUS server can be used  
for authenticating a PPP peer (if defined under SECURITY/AUTHENTICATION) and for Telnet server ses-  
sions.  
Primary Server  
This is the IP address of the first RADIUS server that theTA 544 should attempt to communicate with  
when authenticating a PPP peer.  
Secondary Server  
This is the IP address of the back-up RADIUS server that theTA 544 should attempt to communicate  
with when the primary server does not respond.  
UDP Port  
This is the UDP port that the TA 544 should use when communicating with the RADIUS server. The  
default is 1645, which is the commonly used port.  
Secret  
The RADIUS server and TA 544 share this text string. It is used by the RADIUS sever to authenticate  
the TA 544, the RADIUS client. The factory default is not to use a secret.  
Retry Count  
This is the number of times the TA 544 should send a request packet to the RADIUS server without a  
response before giving up. If the number of attempts to communicate with the primary server is equal  
to the retry count, the secondary server (if defined) is tried. If the secondary server does not respond  
within the retry count, the PPP peer (or Telnet session) is not authenticated and is dropped. The default  
is 5.  
PPP  
The PPP peer can be authenticated using three standard methods:PAP (Password Authentication Proto-  
col), CHAP (Challenge Handshake Protocol) and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). The  
strength of the authentication is determined in the order EAP, CHAP, followed by PAP, where EAP is  
the strongest and PAP is the weakest. PAP is a clear-text protocol, which means it is sent over the PPP  
link in a readable format. Care must be taken not to allow highly sensitive passwords to become com-  
promised using this method. CHAP and EAP use a one-way hashing algorithm which makes it virtually  
impossible to determine the password. EAP has other capabilities which allow more flexibility than  
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The following selections are possible:  
PAP, CHAP OR The TA 544 will ask for EAP during the first PPP  
EAP (DEF) LCP negotiation and allow the PPP peer to negotiate  
down to CHAP or PAP.  
CHAP OR EAP The TA 544 will ask for EAP during the first PPP  
LCP negotiation and allow the PPP peer to negotiate  
down to CHAP but not PAP.  
EAP ONLY  
The TA 544 will only allow EAP to be negotiated. If  
the PPP peer is not capable of doing EAP, then the  
connection will not succeed.  
PAP ONLY  
The TA 544 will only allow PAP to be negotiated. If  
the PPP peer is not capable of doing PAP, then the  
connection will not succeed.  
> Ethernet  
Use the ETHERNET menu (Figure 11) to configure the Ethernet port on the TA 544.  
Figure 11. Ethernet Menu  
IP  
This is used to setup the IP addresses for the LAN on the TA 544.  
IP Address  
The IP address assigned to the TA 544's Ethernet port is set here. This address must be unique within the  
network.  
Subnet Mask  
This is the IP network mask that is to be applied to the TA 544's Ethernet port.  
Default Gateway  
The default gateway is used by the TA 544 to send IP packets whose destination address is not found in  
the route table.  
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RIP  
Use this menu to enable RIP on the LAN interface.  
MODE  
Enables or disables RIP.  
PROTOCOL  
Specifies the RIP protocol. Choices are V1  
(which is RIP version 1) or V2 (RIP version 2).  
METHOD  
NONE  
Specifies the way the RIP protocol sends out its  
advertisements. Choices are given below.  
All routes in the router table are advertised  
with no modification of the metrics.  
SPLIT HORIZON  
Only routes not learned from this circuit are  
advertised.  
POISON REVERSE (def)  
All routes are advertised, but the routes  
learned from this port are “poisoned” with an  
infinite metric.  
DIRECTION  
Allows the direction at which RIP advertise-  
ments are sent and listened to be specified.  
TX AND RX (def)  
TX ONLY  
RIP advertisements are periodically  
transmitted and are listened to on this port.  
RIP advertisements are periodically  
transmitted but are not listened to on this  
port.  
RX ONLY  
RIP advertisements are not transmitted on  
this port, but are listened.  
V2 SECRET  
Enter the secret used by RIP version 2 here.  
Proxy ARP  
This feature allows the network portion of a group of addresses to be shared among several physical  
network segments. The ARP protocol provides a way for devices to create a mapping between physical  
addresses and logical IP addresses. Proxy ARP makes use of this mapping feature by instructing a  
router to answer ARP requests as a "proxy" for the IP addresses behind one of its ports. The device  
which sent the ARP request will then correctly assume that it can reach the requested IP address by  
sending packets to the physical address that was returned. This technique effectively hides the fact that  
a network has been (further) subnetted. If this option is set to YES, when an ARP request is received on  
the Ethernet port the address is looked up in the IP routing table. If the forwarding port is not on the  
Ethernet port and the route is not the default route, theTA 544 will answer the request with its own  
hardware address.  
MAC Address  
This is a read-only MAC address programmed at ADTRAN.  
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> WAN  
Use the WAN menu (Figure 12) to configure WAN settings on the TA 544.  
Figure 12. WAN Menu  
L2 Protocol  
Displays the current L2 protocol -ATM (read only).  
ATM  
Use the ATM menu to setup Data PVCs for the router.  
Description  
This is the text description for the PVC.  
VPI  
ATM virtual port identifier.  
VCI  
This is the ATM virtual channel identifier.  
PCR  
Peak Cell Rate. Enter the maximum bandwidth in cells per second.  
QOS  
Quality of Service. UBR = Low priority data.  
Protocol  
This is the protocol supported on the PVC.  
RFC1483 IP  
Use this selection to support IP on this DLCI.  
Active  
This selection enables IP on this PVC.  
Far - End IP Address  
This is the address of the NEXT hop router on this interface.  
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IP netmask  
This is the network mask used for this interface.  
Local IP Address  
This is the IP address for this PVC.  
NAT  
Use this menu to set up and use Network Address Translation on this interface.  
NETWORK ADDRESS  
PORT TRANSLATION  
By enabling port translation, IP packets are modified  
as they pass through this interface. During transmis-  
sion, private addresses are translated into a single  
public (NAPT) IP address. Incoming packets are  
translated from the public to private address based on  
the protocol port numbers. Once enabled, you must  
set up NAT for use.  
RIP  
Use this menu to enable RIP on the WAN interface. (See RIP on page 34 for description of options.)  
RFC 1483 Bridge  
This is used to enable bridge mode on this PVC.  
PPPoATM  
This is used to enable bridge mode on this PVC.  
Authentication  
The authentication menu contains the required parameters for the authentication of the PPP peer and for being  
authenticated by the PPP peer. Authentication is applied between the TA 544 and the PPP peer as follows:  
TX METHOD  
This parameter specifies how the TA 544 is to be  
authenticated by the PPP peer. There are four  
possible selections. See PPP on page 32 for de-  
scriptions of these selections.  
TX USERNAME  
TX PASSWORD  
RX USERNAME  
This is the username that is used when being au-  
thenticated by the PPP peer.  
This is the password or secret that is used when  
being authenticated by the PPP peer.  
This is the username used to match the user to the  
Connection List profile. During an incoming call,  
the TA 544 will scan all active connection profiles  
and match the received PPP peer’s username. If  
the name is not found, then the default profile is  
used, if and only if the default profile has nothing  
in the Rx Username parameter. During and outgo-  
ing call, this username does not have to match the  
username reported by the PPP peer.  
RX PASSWORD  
This is the password or secret that is used to au-  
thenticate the PPP peer.  
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IP  
Use this menu to configure IP settings.  
MODE  
Setting to ON (def) will permit this connection  
profile to negotiate PPP IPCP with the PPP peer  
for exchanging of IP packets.  
LOCAL IP  
NETMASK  
REMOTE IP  
NAT  
This network mask is applied to the IP/NET ad-  
dress for determining the PPP peer’s network. If  
left as 0.0.0.0, a standard network mask is used.  
This network mask is applied to the IP/NET ad-  
dress for determining the PPP peer’s network. If  
left as 0.0.0.0, a standard network mask is used.  
This network mask is applied to the IP/NET ad-  
dress for determining the PPP peer’s network. If  
left as 0.0.0.0, a standard network mask is used.  
The TA 544 can perform network address trans-  
lation. This feature is most widely used when  
connecting to the Internet. The Ethernet network  
can consist of private network numbers. When  
this profile is connected, all IP addresses on the  
Ethernet side are translated into the one real IP  
address negotiated with the PPP peer (ISP). Mul-  
tiple stations on the Ethernet side can access the  
Internet simultaneously. Setting this option to  
ON will cause the TA 544 to perform NAT. In  
the OFF position (def), the unit will route across  
the connection normally.  
ROUTE  
The IP parameters are configured in this menu.  
Adjusting these parameters is only necessary for  
certain dial-on-demand applications. Usually,  
the TA 544 will discover the PPP peer’s network  
automatically using PPP IPCP and/or RIP.  
RIP  
Use this menu to enable RIP on the WAN inter-  
face.  
MODE  
Enables or disables RIP.  
PROTOCOL  
Specifies the RIP protocol. Choices are V1  
(which is RIP version 1) or V2 (RIP version 2).  
METHOD  
NONE  
Specifies the way the RIP protocol sends out its  
advertisements. Choices are given below.  
All routes in the router table are advertised  
with no modification of the metrics.  
SPLIT HORIZON  
Only routes not learned from this circuit are  
advertised.  
POISON REVERSE (def)  
All routes are advertised, but the routes  
learned from this port are “poisoned” with an  
infinite metric.  
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DIRECTION  
Allows the direction at which RIP advertise-  
ments are sent and listened to be specified.  
TX AND RX (def)  
TX ONLY  
RIP advertisements are periodically  
transmitted and are listened to on this port.  
RIP advertisements are periodically  
transmitted but are not listened to on this  
port.  
RX ONLY  
RIP advertisements are not transmitted on  
this port, but are listened.  
TRIGGERED  
When set to YES, only IP RIP updates are sent  
when the routing table has changed and learned  
routes not “aged.” When set to No (def), updates  
are sent periodically.  
RETAIN  
When this Connection List entry is disconnected  
and this parameter is set to YES, all routes  
learned from this WAN connection are retained  
and their routing interface is set to idle. This per-  
mits dial-on-demand to occur using this profile  
for any IP network that might have been adver-  
tised by the particular PPP peer. The idle routes  
can be flushed or “zombied” from the routing ta-  
ble if a manual hangup is performed when this  
WAN connection is not active. When this Con-  
nection List entry is disconnected and this pa-  
rameter is set to NO (def), routes learned from  
this session are “zombied” and are not retained.  
PPP  
Use this menu to configure PPP settings.  
VJ COMPRESSION  
When this item is set to ON, the TA 544 will per-  
form TCP/IP header compression known as Van  
Jacobson compression to the PPP peer. Normal-  
ly, this is not necessary over ISDN connections  
and can be set to Off (def) to disable it.  
MAX CONFIGURE  
MAX TIMER  
This value is the number of unanswered config-  
uration-requests that should be transmitted be-  
fore giving up on a call. The possible values are  
5, 10 (def), 15 and 20.  
This value is the number of seconds to wait be-  
tween unanswered configuration-requests. The  
possible values are 1 sec, 2 secs (def), 3 secs, 5  
secs and 10 secs.  
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MAX FAILURE  
Due to the nature of PPP, configuration options  
may not be agreed upon between two PPP peers.  
This value is the number of configuration-naks  
that should occur before an option is configura-  
tion-rejected. This allows a connection to suc-  
ceed that might otherwise fail. The possible  
values are 5 (def), 10, 15 and 20.  
PPP ENCAPSULATION  
Select either LLC mode or VC-MUX mode.  
Filters  
The TA 544 can block packets in and out of a WAN port by use of the filters. They are set up on a per-  
Connection List profile basis. They are set up in two steps: (1) define the types of packets that would be  
of interest, and (2) set up the filter type and combination of defines that will cause a packet block.  
WAN-TO-LAN (IN)  
DISABLED (DEF)  
BLOCK ALL  
The packets which come into the TA 544 can be  
filtered in three ways:  
Turns off packet input filtering. No incoming  
packets are blocked.  
All incoming packets from theWAN are  
blocked except as defined in the FILTERS/IN  
EXCEPTIONS list.  
FORWARD ALL  
IN EXCEPTIONS  
All incoming packets from the WAN are not  
blocked except as defined in thee FILTERS/IN  
EXCEPTIONS list.  
This is a list of up to 32 entries which can be  
combined using the operations field. The opera-  
tions are performed in the order they appear on  
the list.  
ACTIVE  
TYPE  
Turns this entry active when set to On.  
Selects the filter define list to reference:  
MAC  
PATTERN  
IP  
IPX  
FILTER LIST NAME  
NEXT OPER  
Selects between filters defined in the list.  
The next operation to use to combine with  
the next filter in the list.  
END  
AND  
the last filter to combination.  
logically AND this filter with the  
next filter in the list.  
OR  
logically OR this filter with the  
next filter in the list.  
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LAN-TO-WAN (OUT)  
The packets which come out toward the  
WAN from the TA 544 can be filtered in  
three ways:  
DISABLED (DEF)  
BLOCK ALL  
Turns off packet output filtering. No  
outgoing packets are blocked.  
All outgoing packets to the WAN are blocked  
except as defined in the FILTERS/OUT  
EXCEPTIONS list.  
FORWARD ALL  
OUT EXCEPTIONS  
All outgoing packets to the WAN are not  
blocked except as defined in the FILTERS/  
OUT EXCEPTIONS list.  
This is a list of up to 32 entries. The setup is exactly  
the same as the FILTERS/OUT EXCEPTIONS list.  
Configuring the Router – Status  
Use the ROUTER/STATUS menu to view and set the parameters shown in Figure 13. The ROUTER/STATUS  
screens give the user useful information for debugging the current routes in the TA 544.  
Figure 13. Router/Status Menu  
> Session  
This menu maintains statistics about the active ATM PVCs.  
> ARP cache  
This is a listing of the currently connected Ethernet port on the LAN.  
> Bridge Table  
This shows the detected MAC addresses and the interface to which they are associated.  
> IP Routes  
This shows the current routes in theTA 544 and their use.  
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> LAN Stats  
This shows traffic over the LAN interface.  
> IP Stats  
This shows IP traffic through the TA 544.  
Configuring the Router – Logs  
The ROUTER/LOGS menu (Figure 14) contains logs displaying important information about the running condition of the  
TA 544. The logs can be set to capture diagnostics of error conditions only by way of a log level. The levels are divided  
up as follows:  
level 0 - Fatal event (causes reset)  
level 1 - Critical event  
level 2 - Error event  
level 3 - Warning event  
level 4 - Notify event  
level 5 - Informational event  
level 6 - Debugging event  
Figure 14. Router/Logs Menu  
> Sys log Host  
Set this to the IP address or domain name (if DNS configured) of the syslog host device. All log events are sent to this  
device.  
> PPP Log  
Information pertaining to the PPP negotiation and authentication is logged in the PPP log.  
> Connection Log  
Information pertaining to the call placement and answering is logged in the Connection log.  
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> Network Log  
Information pertaining to routing protocols is placed in this log.  
Each log (PPP log, Connection log, and Network log) contains the following elements.  
Active  
When set to YES (def), PPP events below or equal the log level are logged into the log.  
Wrap  
When set to YES (def), new PPP events will overwrite old PPP events when the log is full. All logging will  
stop when the log is full and set to NO.  
Level  
In order to log events, they must be at or below this level. Range is 0 to 6. The default is 3.  
View  
This menu displays the log list. The fields are as follows:  
DATE/TIME  
LEVEL  
Date and time event occurred.  
Level associated with this event (0-6).  
MESSAGE  
Text message for this event. If message is too  
long to fit on the line, another event appears  
below it continuing the message.  
Clear  
This clears the log when activated.  
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Configuring Voice Support – Config  
Use the VOICE/CONFIG menu to view and set the parameters shown in Figure 15.  
Figure 15. Voice/Config Menu  
> Call Control  
The CALL CONTROL setting is used to configure the correct Voice Gateway protocol for voice signaling control be-  
tween the TA 544 and the configured Gateway. The CALL CONTROL setting must be configured correctly before the  
voice circuits will work correctly. The TA 544 supports Jetstream, Tollbridge, and CopperCom Voice Gateways.  
> VPI  
The VPI setting is used to configure the TA 544 virtual path setting used to communicate with the configured Voice  
Gateway.  
> VCI  
The VCI setting is used to configure the TA 544 virtual circuit setting used to communicate with the configured Voice  
Gateway.  
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Configuring Voice Support – Status  
Use the VOICE/STATUS menu to view and set the parameters shown in Figure 16.  
Figure 16. Voice/Status Menu  
> Gateway Stats  
The GATEWAY STATS menu shows the current state of the communication link between the TA 544 and the Voice  
Gateway. The Gateway Link is indicated as UP or DOWN. A count of management messages is indicated along with  
the number of active calls in progress.  
> PVC Stats  
The PVC STATS menu shows the current state of the virtual circuit used between the Voice Gateway and the TA 544  
IAD for voice signaling and voice payload delivery.  
> Voice Stats  
The POTS STATS menu shows real-time indication status of each voice port on the TA 544. From this menu, on a per  
port basis, the user can determine which ports are active/inactive. Several statistics at this menu are used only for in-  
ternal ADTRAN development. Task, Inserts, and Drops indicators are for internal use only.  
> Clear Stats  
The CLEAR STATS menu can be used to clear the counters used for VOICE/STATUS menus.  
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Managing the Modules – Modules  
Use the MODULES menu to view and set the parameters shown in Figure 17.  
Figure 17. Modules Menu  
> Modules Table  
The TA 544 contains three fixed modules: The WAN/Network interface, Echo Canceller module, and the V.35 inter-  
face. The MODULES table allows management of the on-board modules in the TA 544.  
The table contains MENU, ALARM, TEST, and STATUS indicators/menus customized for each module.  
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Managing the Modules V.35 Setup  
Use the V.35 SETUP menu to view and set the parameters shown in Figure 18.  
Figure 18. V.35 Setup Menu  
CHANNEL RATE and EIA settings are supported via this menu option. For all typical applications, these settings are  
left in their default states.  
> ATM/FR IWF  
This menu contains the setup and status for the ATM/Frame Relay interworking functions.  
Mode  
The MODE setting configures the V.35 port for FRF5 or FRF8 operation, depending upon the application  
being supported.  
FRF5  
This is also known as Network Interworking. Use this mode for Frame Relay over ATM.  
FRF8  
This is also known as Service Interworking. In this mode, the TA 544 performs a translation between  
Frame Relay and ATM protocols.  
Configuration  
The CONFIGURATION menu is used to support the configuration of Frame-to-ATM interworking, signaling  
formats, timeout values, and PVC settings.  
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The following settings are used for FRF5.  
LAN FR MAINT PROTOCOL  
Frame Relay maintenance or signaling protocol  
between local V.35 port and the attached DTE  
port, support ANSI Annex A, CCITT Q933 An-  
nex D, CISCO LMI or Static (no signaling).  
LAN FR POLL TIMEOUT  
T392 (5-30)  
T392 for signaling protocol, typical value 15. No  
meaning if Maint Protocol is Static.  
FRN PORT CONFIG  
Logical Frame Relay ports over ATM. Up to 4  
ports are supported with each port supporting up  
to 4 DLCI mappings. Go to NUM field. Typing "i"  
or "I" will insert another entry, and typing "d" or  
"D" will delete one entry.  
NAME  
To identify your port.  
ATM VPI  
Specifies the virtual path over which this  
logical port is running.  
ATM VCI  
DE MAP  
Specifies the virtual circuit over which this  
logical port is running.  
Frame Relay to ATM DE mapping; default  
value (FRN ONLY, ATM 0) suggested.  
CLPI MAP  
ATM to Frame Relay CLPI map; default  
value (FRN ONLY) suggested.  
D/C  
Set D/C field in the header to 0 or 1.  
HEADER  
Header format; only 2 bytes supportednow.  
MAINT PROTOCOL  
Maintenance or signaling protocol over this  
logical Frame Relay port. Support Annex A,  
Annex D, CISCO LMI or Static.  
MUX MODE  
Many DLCIs or one DLCI mapping over this  
port.  
DLCI MAP  
LAN DLCI  
Actual DLCI mappings.  
The DLCI configured over local V.35  
Frame Relay port.  
NET DLCI  
ACTIVE  
The DLCI configured over the WAN  
side logical Frame Relay port.  
Always active, not configurable.  
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The following settings are used for FRF8.  
LAN FR MAINT PROTOCOL  
Frame Relay maintenance or signaling protocol  
between local V.35 port and the attached DTE  
port, support ANSI Annex A, CCITT Q933 An-  
nex D, CISCO LMI or Static (no signaling).  
LAN FR POLL TIMEOUT  
T392 (5-30)  
T392 for signaling protocol, typical value 15. No  
meaning if Maint Protocol is Static.  
FR/ATM PVC MAPPING  
FR DLCI  
Up to 4 mappings are supported.  
Frame Relay DLCI on V.35 port.  
ATM VPI  
Specifies the virtual path to which DLCI is  
mapped.  
ATM VCI  
TRANSLATE  
DE MAP  
Specifies the virtual circuit to which DLCI is  
mapped.  
Translate or transparent mode between  
Frame Relay frames and ATM cells.  
Map Frame Relay DE bit to ATM CLPI bit,  
Always 0, Always 1 or Convert each other.  
FECN MAP  
Map Frame Relay FECN bit toATM EFCI  
bit, Always 0, Always 1 or Convert each  
other.  
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Appendix A. Specifications and Features  
Network Interface  
SDSL: (2B1Q Conexant Based)  
Line Rate: 160 kbps to 2.3 Mbps  
Physical Interface: RJ-48C  
Training: Conexant Autobaud Capable  
Echo Cancellation  
G.shdsl: (ITU G.991.2 Compliant)  
Line Rate: 192 kbps to 2.3 Mbps  
Physical Interface: RJ-48C  
Rate Adaptive  
Improved Spectral Compatibility  
Echo Cancellation  
ATM Support  
6 PVCs (1 Voice, 5 Data)  
IP over ATM (RFC 1483)  
RFC 1483 (Multiprotocol Encapsulation over ATM), PPPoA (RFC 2364)  
Full Traffic Shaping and QoS Support  
VBR-rt and UBR Support  
F5 OAM Loopback Capability  
ISDN Interfaces  
4 S0 Ports  
Physical RJ-45 Interfaces  
Line: 4-wire (Tx and Rx Pair)  
Operating Mode: Full-duplex  
Data Rate: 2B+D ISDN (B=64kbps, D=16kbps); 128 kbps available  
PS1 and PS2 Powering to power ISDN phone  
Routing Capability  
Ethernet 10/100BaseT (RJ-45)  
IEEE 802.3 and 802.1D (MAC Bridging)  
IP Support: TCP, RIP V1, RIP V2, UDP,  
ICMP, ARP, UDP Relay, SYSLOG  
PPP Support: LCP, IPCP, BCP, IPXCP  
DHCP Server to LAN  
DHCP from network (NAT)  
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Security Features  
PAP, CHAP, EAP, and Radius  
NAT: Many to One and Many to Many  
PAT with DHCP  
Full Filtering: Pattern, IP, IPX, and Bridge  
Full Password Protection  
Management Options  
Craft Interface  
Local and Remote Management  
Electrical EIA-232, Physical dB9  
Full, menu driven Interface  
Software download via TFTP  
10/ 100 BaseT Port  
Local and Remote Management  
SNMP V1 support  
Full, menu driven TELNET access  
Serial Data  
Data Rate: Nx56 or Nx64 kbps (N=1 to 24)  
Electrical and Mechanical: CCITT V.35  
Frame Relay (FRF.5 and FRF.8)  
Optional X.21/V.11 Adapter Available  
Environment  
Temperature:  
Operating: 0 to 50 deg C (32 to 113 deg F)  
Storage: -20 to 70 deg C (-4 to 158 deg F)  
Relative humidity: Up to 95%, noncondensing  
Physical  
Dimensions: 3.81cm H x 15.88cm D x 22.86cm W  
Weight: 0.91 kg  
Agency Approvals: EN55022, EN50082-1, EN60950, CE Mark, ETSI 300-386-2  
Power  
Auto ranging AC power supply with IEC connector: 100 to 250 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 300 to 160 mA  
Battery Backup, will power one phone for up to 8 hours  
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Appendix B. Updating TA 544 Firmware using XMODEM  
The TA 544 supports firmware updating using XMODEM transfer protocol via the base unit’s CRAFT port. XMO-  
DEM is found in the VT 100 terminal emulation application in the ADTRAN Utilities package and in most PC VT  
100 communications software packages.  
Make certain that the communications software package being used has flow control turned off.  
Before beginning this procedure, you must obtain the appropriate update file from ADTRAN Technical Support at  
(888) 4ADTRAN (423-8726) or call (256) 963-8000 and ask for Technical Support.  
An XMODEM download can be initiated by enabling a forced download or by using the console menus. The follow-  
ing materials are required.  
VT 100 terminal or PC with VT 100 terminal emulation software  
XMODEM software  
Updating Firmware via a Forced Download  
Perform the Steps Below in the Order Listed  
1.  
2.  
Using a VT 100 terminal emulation communication software package which contains XMO-  
DEM protocol support, log in toTA 544. Set the transmit rate of the emulation software to  
9600 baud.  
Unplug the unit to remove power. When power is reapplied, hold down the letter 'B' from  
the VT 100 terminal. Before the unit begins its boot-up sequence it will check for the letter  
'B'. If present, the download menu will appear.  
Both uppercase and lowercase letters will work for the Forced Download. Make certain flow  
control is disabled for the VT 100 interface.  
3.  
Press Enter until a menu appears.  
To shorten transmit time, select the option from the menu to change the transmit rate to 115.2 baud  
or the highest rate supported by the terminal emulation software. If this transmit rate is changed,  
change emulation software properties to match this rate and disconnect and connect again. Press  
Enter again until the menu appears.  
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4.  
5.  
Choose option 1, BEGIN XMODEM DOWNLOAD NOW, from the menu to start the XMODEM file  
download.  
Press Y at the START FLASH DOWNLOAD NOW prompt to continue with the XMODEM file trans-  
fer.  
When TA 544 is ready to receive the XMODEM upload, the menu screen will display Transmit  
Flash . . . download file now. If this does not appear, please review the steps above for possible  
configuration errors.  
6.  
From the terminal emulation software, begin the XMODEM upload by using the appropriate  
command sequence. (If necessary, refer to terminal emulation software documentation for  
help. Also, when specifying the filename, ensure that the file transferred is the one pro-  
vided by ADTRAN. Otherwise, the update will not complete successfully.)  
Because XMODEM data is being transferred in-band through the menu interface, the VT 100  
menus of TA 544 will be inoperable from the CRAFT port.  
7.  
When the update has successfully completed, TRANSFER COMPLETE appears in the terminal  
window. If an error occurs during the update, an error message will display in the terminal  
window. If this occurs, return to Step 3 and attempt the update again. If the same error  
occurs, contact ADTRAN Technical Support.  
8.  
9.  
After the TRANSFER COMPLETE message has been displayed, cycle power on the unit.  
Change the emulation software properties to 9600 baud. Disconnect and connect to the  
unit at this transmit rate and continue configuring the unit as normal.  
It is suggested that a factory default be conducted after the unit is updated with new firmware.  
Updating Firmware via the Console Menus  
1.  
2.  
Using a VT 100 terminal emulation communication software package which contains XMO-  
DEM protocol support, log in toTA 544.  
Select SYSTEM UTILITY/UPDATE FIRMWARE.  
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3.  
4.  
5.  
Select XMODEM for TRANSFER METHOD.  
Press Enter on START TRANSFER <+>.  
When prompted, press Y to erase flash.  
When TA 544 is ready to receive the XMODEM upload, the menu screen will clear and display  
Transmit Flash . . . download file now. If this does not appear, please review the steps above for  
possible configuration errors.  
6.  
From the terminal emulation software, begin the XMODEM upload by using the appropriate  
command sequence. (If necessary, refer to terminal emulation software documentation for  
help. Also, when specifying the filename, ensure that the file transferred is the one pro-  
vided by ADTRAN. Otherwise, the update will not complete successfully.)  
Because XMODEM data is being transferred in-band through the menu interface, the VT 100  
menus of TA 544 will be inoperable from the CRAFT port.  
7.  
When the update has successfully completed, TRANSFER COMPLETE displays in TRANSFER  
STATUS. The module restarts immediately and resumes operation. If an error occurs during  
the update, an error message will display in the TRANSFER STATUS field. If this occurs, return  
to Step 3 and attempt the update again. If the same error occurs, contact ADTRAN Techni-  
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Appendix C. Updating TA 544 Firmware using TFTP  
TA 544 supports firmware updates via the IP network using TFTP from a network server. The network server must be  
capable of supporting TFTP server requests from the TFTP client within theTA 544.  
You must have a level 2 password to perform updates to the TA 544. Please consult the TA 544 administrator if this  
password is not known.  
You must obtain the appropriate update file from ADTRAN Technical Support at (888) 4ADTRAN (423-8726) or  
call (256) 963-8000 and ask for Technical Support.  
You must copy the update file provided by ADTRAN to a network server that supports TFTP server requests. Record  
both the IP address of the server and the full path location of the update file to be downloaded.  
The following materials are required:  
A PC with a Telnet client software  
A TFTP Server accessible on the local network (a TFTP Server is provided as part of the ADTRAN Utilities  
software)  
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Perform Steps Below in the Order Listed  
1.  
Using a Telnet program, log in to TA 544.  
Select SYSTEM UTILITY / UPDATE FIRMWARE.  
Select TFTP for TRANSFER METHOD.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Enter into TFTP SERVER IP ADDRESS the IP address of the network server that was recorded  
earlier.  
5.  
6.  
Enter into TFTP SERVER FILENAME the full path name and filename of the update file that was  
recorded earlier.  
Select START TRANSFER <+> to start the update process. Enter Y to confirm the transfer and  
to set up the module to receive the TFTP upload.  
During the TFTP upload process, various status messages display in CURRENT UPDATE STATUS  
to indicate progress. The table below describes these messages.  
When the update has successfully completed, TRANSFER COMPLETE displays in TRANSFER STATUS. The TA 544  
restarts immediately and resumes operation.  
If an error occurs during the update, an error message will display in the TRANSFER STATUS field. If this occurs,  
return to Step 3 and attempt the update again. If the same error occurs, contact ADTRAN Technical Support.  
During the TFTP upload, various status messages display to indicate progress. The following table describes these  
messages.  
Message  
Meaning  
Contacting Server  
Indicates communication with the TFTP network server  
is trying to be established with the specified server  
address in the TFTP SERVER IP ADDRESS field.  
Beginning TFTP  
Transfer  
Indicates communication with the TFTP network server  
has been established and the update file is being trans-  
ferred between TA 544 and the TFTP network server.  
Completed  
Indicates the TA 544 product successfully received the  
update file.  
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Message  
Meaning  
Error: File Not Found Indicates the TFTP network server was unable to locate  
the specified file name or path in the TFTP Server File-  
name field.  
Error: Access Violation Indicates the TFTP network server denied TA 544  
access to the given update file name and path. Please  
verify appropriate user rights are selected for the speci-  
fied path.  
Error: Illegal Operation An unknown operation was detected by TA 544 when  
transferring the update file from the TFTP network  
server.  
Error: User Aborted  
Indicates the user selected CANCEL UPDATE to abort  
reception of the update file from the TFTP network  
server.  
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Appendix D. Navigating the Terminal Menus  
Terminal Menu Window  
The TA 544 uses a multilevel menu structure that contains both menu items and data fields. All menu items and data  
fields display in the terminal menu window, through which you have complete control of the TA 544 (see Figure 19).  
Menu Path  
Right Pane  
Left Pane  
Status Bar  
Mode  
Navigation Help  
System Time  
Figure 19. Top-level Terminal Menu Window  
Menu Path  
The first line of the terminal menu window (the menu path) shows the session’s current position (path) in the menu  
structure. For example, Figure 19 shows the top-level menu with the cursor on the SYSTEM INFO submenu; therefore,  
the menu path reads TA 544 IAD/SYSTEM INFO.  
The top level menu will always display the specific product name from the TA 544 family.  
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CTRL-W must be invoked to save configuration changes to non-volatile memory.  
Window Panes  
When you first start a terminal menu session, the terminal menu window is divided into left and right panes. The left  
pane shows the list of available submenus, while the right pane shows the contents of the currently selected submenu.  
Window Pane Navigation  
Use the following chart to assist you in moving between and within the two window panes.  
To move...  
Press one of these keys...  
From left pane to right pane  
Tab  
Enter  
Right arrow  
From right pane to left pane  
Within each pane  
Tab  
Escape  
Left arrow  
Up arrow  
Down arrow  
Left arrow  
Right arrow  
Right Window Pane Notation  
The right window pane shows the contents of the currently selected menu. These contents can include both  
submenu items and data fields. Some submenus contain additional submenus and some data fields contain  
additional data fields. The following chart explains the notation used to identify these additional items.  
This notation...  
[+]  
Means that...  
More items are available when selected.  
More items are available when selected.  
An action is to be taken, such as activating a test.  
You can enter data in this field.  
[DATA]  
<+>  
Highlighted menu item  
Underlined field  
The field contains read-only information.  
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Additional Terminal Menu Window Features  
Mode  
Describes the mode of the TA 544 base unit (system).  
Port Status  
Indicates the types of modules installed in ports 1—6.  
Lists characters used for navigating the terminal menu  
(Ctrl-Z). See also Moving through the Menus below.  
Navigation Help  
System Time  
Displays current time. See Date/Time on page 17 for details  
on editing the time.  
Navigating Using the Keyboard Keys  
You can use various keystrokes to move through the terminal menus, to manage a terminal menu session, and to con-  
figure the system. Press Ctrl-Z to activate a pop-up screen listing the navigation keystrokes.  
Moving through the Menus  
To do this...  
Press this key...  
Return to the home screen.  
Jump between two menu items.  
H
J
Press J while the cursor is located on a menu item, and you jump back to the  
main screen.  
Go to another menu item, press J, and you jump back to the screen that was  
displayed the first time you pressed J.  
Press J when you want to jump between these items.  
Select items.  
Arrows  
Enter  
Edit a selected menu item.  
Cancel an edit.  
Escape  
Escape  
Close pop-up help screens.  
Move between the left and right panes.  
Tab or  
Arrows  
Move to the top of a screen.  
Move to the bottom of a screen.  
Ascend one menu level.  
A
Z
Backspace  
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Session Management Keystrokes  
To do this...  
Press this...  
Ctrl-L  
Log out of a session.  
Invalidate the password entry and return to the login screen.  
Refresh the screen.  
Ctrl-S  
Ctrl-R  
To save time, only the portion of the screen that has changed is refreshed.  
This option should be necessary only if the display picks up incorrect  
characters.  
Configuration Keystrokes  
To do this...  
Press this key...  
F
Restore factory default settings.  
This setting restores the factory defaults based on the location of the cursor. If the  
cursor is on a module line (in the MODULES menu), then only the selected module is  
updated to factory defaults.  
Copy selected items to the clipboard.  
C
The amount of information you can copy depends on the cursor location when you  
press C:  
If the cursor is over an editable field, only that item is copied.  
If the cursor is over the index number of a list, then all of the items in the row of the  
list are copied. For example, if the cursor is over the SLOT # field in the MODULES  
screen, all of the information associated with the slot is copied.  
Paste the item stored in the clipboard, if the information is compatible.  
P
You must confirm all pastes—except those to a single editable field.  
Increment the value of certain types of fields by one when you paste information into  
those fields.  
>
<
I
Decrement the value of certain types of fields by one when you paste information into  
those fields.  
Insert a new list item.  
For example, add a new item to the DLCI MAPPING by pressing I while the cursor is  
over an index number.  
Delete a list item.  
D
For example, delete an item from the DLCI MAPPING by pressing D while the cursor is  
over the index number.  
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Getting Help  
The bottom line of the terminal menu window contains context-sensitive help information. When the cursor is posi-  
tioned over a set of configuration items, a help message displays (when available) providing a description of the item.  
When more detailed help is available for a particular item, ^A displays at the bottom of the window. At this point, if  
you press Ctrl-A, a pop-up help screen displays with information about the item.  
Press Ctrl-Z to activate the help screen that displays the available keystrokes you can use to navigate the terminal  
menus.  
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Appendix E. Voice Gateway Quick Start Procedure (Voice Turn up)  
A typical VoATM application (see Figure 20) uses a TA 544 connected to an ATM network. For voice applications,  
a Voice Gateway is needed to interface with the PSTN. TdSoft and Jetstream are popular Gateway types.  
Phone  
ISDN  
PW  
R
/
NET  
BA  
T
T
E
V
O
IC  
DA  
T
A
V.3  
5
T
X
544  
Figure 20. Application Diagram  
To configure a TA 544 for use with the Voice Gateway, you need to know the VPI and VCI to be used on the ATM  
network. You also need to know the format for Idle Cells and whether Data Scrambling is used on this ATM network.  
The following procedure will help you navigate the TA 544 menus for configuring the necessary elements for VoATM  
with the Voice Gateway.  
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Voice Turn Up  
Step  
Action  
From the TA 544 main menu, select the WAN menu. (Here you set up  
the ATM network.)  
1
2
3
4
Select the ATM CONFIG menu.  
Enter the IDLE CELLS format for your network.  
Set DATA SCRAMBLING appropriately for your network.  
Back all the way out to the top level TA 544 menu, and then select the  
VOICE menu. (From this menu, the appropriate Voice information for  
working with the Voice Gateway is entered.)  
5
Select CONFIG, and from the CONFIG menu, enter the Gateway type  
under CALL CONTROL and enter the VPI and VCI values for  
communicating with that Gateway.  
6
CALL CONTROL should be set to the Gateway type and the VPI and VCI  
values should be set appropriately for your network.  
To verify correct setup, use the STATUS menu (under the VOICE menu)  
to look at the current status of the voice connection.  
Under STATUS, you can view the GATEWAY STATS and information  
about the voice PVC along with information about the ISDN ports  
available on the Gateway.  
7
The GATEWAY STATS menu should show the Gateway Link is up (if  
everything is configured correctly).  
A visual inspection of the VOICE LED on the front panel will also yield  
the status. Green = up. Red = Down.  
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Appendix F. RFC1483 Quick Start (IP Routing)  
The TA 544 allows for complete integration of voice and data delivery from one compact platform (see Figure 21).  
Once you have completed the voice turn up procedure from the previous example, adding data to the circuit requires  
some additional setup.  
PW  
R
/
NET  
BA  
T
T
E
VOIC  
A
DA  
T
T
X
V.3  
5
RX  
V.3  
5
LINK  
T
X
R
X
544  
Figure 21. Application Diagram  
To configure a TA 544 for IP routing, you need to know the VPI and VCI values for the data circuit on your network.  
You also need the IP address of the next hop router in the circuit.  
The table on the next page shows how to configure the TA 544 for IP Routing.  
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..  
IP Routing  
Step  
Action  
From the TA 544 main menu, select the WAN menu. (Here you set up  
the ATM network.)  
1
2
3
4
Select the ATM CONFIG menu.  
Enter the IDLE CELLS format for your network.  
Set DATA SCRAMBLING appropriately for your network.  
Back all the way out to the top level TA 544 menu, and then select the  
ROUTER menu.  
5
Select CONFIGURATION.  
From the CONFIGURATION menu, you will set up addresses for your LAN  
and WAN.  
6
For basic IP routing, use all the default values from the GLOBAL menu.  
From the ETHERNET menu, enter the IP menu to enter your LAN  
configuration.  
7
8
Enter your LAN IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK, and DEFAULT GATEWAY  
information.  
For this example, the IP ADDRESS is 192.168.1.2, the SUBNET MASK is  
255.255.255.0, and the DEFAULT GATEWAY is 10.25.4.10.  
Arrow back to the main ROUTER CONFIGURATION menu, and select the  
WAN menu and then the ATM menu. (Here you will enter your data  
PVC information.)  
9
Create a new PVC by entering the menu. Enter your VPI and VCI  
values.  
10  
From the RFC1483 IP menu, enter your LAN information.  
11  
12  
For this example, the FAR END IP ADDRESS is 10.25.4.9, the IP  
NETMASK is 255.255.255.252, and the LOCAL IP ADDRESS is 10.25.4.10.  
Arrow back to the top level TA 544 menu to activate your changes.  
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Appendix G. RFC1483 Quick Start (IP Routing with NAT)  
To illustrate the use of NAT, consider the example from Appendix E. To set up a single public address that will be  
used to access the public network, you will use the NAT menu on the WAN/ATM/RFC1483 IP menu.  
IP Routing with NAT  
Step  
Action  
From the NAT menu, set NETWORK ADDRESS PORT TRANSLATION to  
ENABLED. (This will enable translation and allow you to enter the NAT  
options.)  
1
Set PUBLIC IP ADDRESS MODE to SPECIFIED so you can enter your public  
address. During transmission, private addresses are translated into this  
public (NAPT) address.  
2
You will also need to set up the TRANSLATION TABLE to do translation on  
the body of the packets for certain protocols, such as FTP, to work  
correctly.  
From the TRANSLATION TABLE menu, create a new entry by arrowing  
into the table.  
3
4
For PUBLIC ADDRESS MODE, select NAPT ADDRESS to use the  
previously specified public address.  
5
6
For PROTOCOL, select TCP.  
Make sure that TRANSLATE BODY is set to YES.  
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Appendix H. RFC1483 Quick Start (Bridging)  
The TA 544 allows for complete integration of voice and data delivery from one compact platform. Once you have  
completed the voice turn up procedure from the previous example, adding data to the circuit requires some additional  
setup.  
To configure a TA 544 for Bridging, you need to know the VPI and VCI values for the data circuit on your network.  
Bridging  
Step  
1
Action  
From the TA 544 main menu, select the WAN menu. (Here you set up  
the ATM network.)  
2
3
4
Select the ATM CONFIG menu.  
Enter the IDLE CELLS format for your network.  
Set DATA SCRAMBLING appropriately for your network.  
Back all the way out to the top level TA 544 menu, and then select the  
ROUTER menu.  
5
6
7
Enter the CONFIGURATION menu.  
From this menu, you will set up addresses for your LAN and WAN.  
For basic IP routing, use all the default values from the GLOBAL menu.  
From the ETHERNET menu, enter the IP menu to enter your LAN  
configuration.  
Enter your LAN IP ADDRESS and SUBNET MASK.  
For this example, the IP ADDRESS is 192.168.1.2 and the SUBNET MASK  
is 255.255.255.0. This is not required, but will allow Telnet configuration  
and TFTP upgrades from the LAN.  
8
9
Arrow back to the main ROUTER CONFIGURATION menu, and select the  
WAN menu and then the ATM menu. (Here you will enter your data  
PVC information.)  
Create a new PVC by entering the menu. Enter your VPI and VCI  
values.  
10  
11  
Disable IP on the RFC1483 IP menu and enable Bridging on the  
RFC1483 BRIDGE menu. (This enables the TA 544 as a bridge.)  
Arrow back to the top level TA 544 menu to activate your changes.  
All packets that come in on the Ethernet will be forwarded on the WAN.  
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Appendix I. PPPoA Quick Start Guide  
Step  
1
Action  
Create the data VPI/VCI by going to the ROUTER/CONFIGURATION/WAN/  
ATM menu. Use the right arrow key to enter the menu. This will create  
a data PVC entry for which the appropriate VPI/VCI can be entered.  
Select PPPOATM from the PROTOCOL field. Then right arrow over to the  
PPPOATM entry point (denoted by a [+]) and press Enter.  
2
From the ROUTER/CONFIGURATION/WAN/ATM/PPPOATM menu, the  
implementation-specific PPP parameters can be entered.  
A typical application requires authentication, which is done on the  
AUTHENTICATION menu. The TX METHOD specifies the type of PPP  
authentication used to authenticate the IAD. The TX USERNAME and TX  
PASSWORD are those sent by the IAD to the far-side authenticator. The  
are RX USERNAME and RX PASSWORD are those that the IAD expects to  
receive when the IAD is authenticating the far-side. (The RX METHOD is  
specified in another location, discussed below.)  
3
Most applications require IP to be negotiated on the link. This is done  
by setting IP MODE to ON on the IP menu. Addresses can be specified  
by the user or they can be left blank if the far-side assigns the IP  
addressing to the IAD during IPCP negotiation. RIP and NAT can be  
turned on here, if required.  
4
The PPP menu allows the user to specify the encapsulation mode: VC-  
Mux or LLC. The remaining default settings should be sufficient for  
typical applications.  
5
6
If IP is to be negotiated on the link, IP routing must be globally enabled  
in the IAD. This is done from the ROUTER/CONFIGURATION/GLOBAL/IP  
menu, where the MODE is set to ON.  
If the application requires the IAD to authenticate its peer, the RX  
METHOD must be specified. This is done from the ROUTER/  
CONFIGURATION/GLOBAL/SECURITY menu, where AUTHENTICATION  
should be set to PPP and the METHOD is specified under the PPP  
parameter.  
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