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Understanding Controllers and

Interfaces

This chapter provides information about controllers and interfaces and how they operate on

Remote RMX-3200.

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- Table of Contents3
- Preface11
Chapter 1: Remote RMX-3200 Product Overview17
- Remote Product Overview18
  - Summary of Remote Functions19
  - Remote Features19
- Remote RMX-3200 Hardware Configuration20
  - Expansion Slot20
- Expansion Units and Peripherals22
- Remote Product Specification Summary26
Chapter 2: Getting Started27
- Accessing the CLI Using a Local Connection28
  - With Kentrox Kickstart28
  - Without Kentrox Kickstart29
- Setting up the Initial Remote RMX-3200 Configuration31
- Accessing the CLI Using a Remote Connection34
- Accessing the Web Interface35
Chapter 3: Configuring Users in the CLI37
- Adding a New User38
- Enabling the Strong Password Feature39
- Changing a User Password40
- Deleting a User41
- Creating a Custom Profile42
Chapter 4: Saving and Applying Configurations43
- Saving the Running Configuration44
- Applying Configuration Fragments to an Existing Configuration File45
- Restoring Factory Defaults46
- Restoring Basic Network Settings47
Chapter 5: Configuring Network Setup Parameters49
- Configuring the Domain Name, DNS Servers and IP Forwarding50
- Configuring an Ipv6 Address52
- Configuring NTP53
- Configuring System Clock Settings55
- Configuring RAS Settings59
- Configuring SNMP61
Chapter 6: Understanding Controllers and Interfaces65
- Controller Descriptions66
- Interface Descriptions68
Chapter 7: Configuring Controllers and Interfaces71
- T1 and E1 Overview72
- Configuring T1/E1 Line Settings73
- Configuring T1/E1 Controller Channel Group Settings75
- Configuring T1/E1 Line Encapsulation Settings77
- Configuring T1/E1 Interface Settings81
- Pppoe Overview82
- Configuring Pppoe Encapsulation Settings83
- Port VLAN Overview85
- Configuring a Port VLAN87
Chapter 8: Configuring a Site VPN Connection89
- Getting Started90
- Configuration Example91
- Configuring the Site LAN93
- Configuring the Site VPN94
- Verifying the VPN Connection from the Client96
Chapter 9: Configuring the Bridge Group97
- Overview98
- Configuring Controllers for Bridging99
- Configuring STP on the Bridge Group101
Chapter 10: Configuring Static Routes103
- Adding an Ipv4 Static Route to the IP Routing Table104
- Adding a Default Ipv4 Static Route to the IP Routing Table105
- Adding an Ipv6 Static Route to the IP Routing Table106
- Adding a Default Ipv6 Static Route to the IP Routing Table107
Chapter 11: Configuring a Wireless Network with Remote RMX-3200109
- Getting Started110
- Sample Configuration113
- Configuring the Wireless Modem114
- Configuring the VPN117
Chapter 12: Configuring Actions, Events and Responses119
- Overview120
- Event Components122
- Response Components123
- Action Components124
- Configuring an Event, Response and Action125
Chapter 13: Configuring Technician Laptop Access for Remote RMX-3200127
- Configuration Overview128
- Assigning IP Addresses to Technician Laptops130
- Configuring Iptables for Network Address Translation132
Chapter 14: Configuring Event Correlations135
- Overview136
  - Event Correlation Components136
- Correlation Expression Components137
- Configuring an Event Correlation140
Chapter 15: Configuring Alarm Entries in the Central Alarm Table143
- Overview144
- Alarm Protocol Formats145
- Configuring an Alarm Entry for a Temperature Sensor146
  - Configuring Analog Input Values148
- Configuring an Alarm Entry for a Discrete Input150
- Configuring an Alarm Entry for Ethernet Interface MAC Security Violations152
- Configuring an Alarm Entry for a Serial Connection Failure154
- Configuring an Alarm Entry for a Power Supply Failure156
- Configuring an Alarm Entry for a TCP Connection that Goes down158
- Configuring an Alarm Entry for a Telnet Connection that Comes up160
- Testing Alarm Table Configurations162
Chapter 16: Configuring Measurements and the Measurement Table163
- Overview164
- Configuring a Measurement Table Entry for a Temperature Sensor167
  - Sample Configuration for Sitebus Temperature Sensor168
- Configuring an Alarm Entry for a Measurement169
- Configuring a Measurement Table Entry for State Transitions and Durations172
- Configuring an Event Correlation for a Measurement174
Chapter 17: Configuring Mediation Connections177
- Overview178
- Secure Terminal Server Access179
  - Terminal Server User Access180
  - TACACS+ Configuration180
- Configuring a TCP to Asynchronous Serial Connection181
- Configuring a Telnet to Asynchronous Serial Connection183
- Configuring a SSH to Asynchronous Serial Connection185
- Configuring an Asynchronous Serial to Asynchronous Serial Connection187
- Configuring an Asynchronous Serial to TCP Connection190
Chapter 18: Configuring and Connecting TL1 Infrastructure193
- Overview194
- Configuring a TL1 Multiplexer195
- Configuring a Virtual TL1 NE196
- Configuring the TCP Port for a TL1 Multiplexer197
- Configuring a Telnet Connection to a TL1 Multiplexer198
- Configuring a Telnet Connection to a Virtual TL1 NE199
Chapter 19: Configuring DHCP201
- DHCP Server Overview202
  - Configuring DHCP Client Support202
- Configuring a DHCP Server203
- Configuring a DHCP Server Subnet205
- Configuring a Host on a DHCP Server207
- Configuring BOOTP/DHCP Relay208
- Configuring DHCP Client Support209
Chapter 20: Configuring Relay Outputs211
- Overview212
- Configuring the Mediation TL1 Command213
- Configuring TL1 Commands to Control a Relay Output214
- Configuring SNMP to Operate a Relay Output216
- Directly Controlling a Relay Output218
Chapter 21: Configuring TBOS Settings219
- Overview220
- Loading a TBOS Definition File224
- Configuring TBOS Polling Settings225
- Configuring an Equipment Type for a TBOS Display226
- Configuring the TBOS "Points All" Method228
- Manually Configuring TBOS Display Points229
- Configuring Cut-Through Support231
- Configuring a TBOS Control Response with an Event232
Chapter 22: Configuring the SNMP Proxy235
- SNMP Proxy Feature Overview236
- SNMP Proxy Configuration Information237
- Configuring a Mediation SNMP Event Template239
- Configuring a Mediation SNMP Point Template240
- Configuring a Mediation SNMP NE Template243
- Configuring a Mediation SNMP Measurement Template245
- Configuring a Mediation SNMP Network Element249
- Configuration Results251
Chapter 23: Configuring Jobs253
- Job Configuration Overview254
  - Script Package Components254
- Configuring Access to a Central FTP Package Server256
- Creating and Installing a Script Package257
- Configuring a Job with a Script Package and Script259
- Configuring a Job with a Job Property260
- Configuring a Job with a Job Task262
- Configuring Job Start Times264
- Configuring Dynamic Memory for a Job265
Chapter 24: Configuring Modules267
- Module Configuration Overview268
- Configuring Modules Using Command Line Interface269
- Configuring Modules Using Web Interface276
Chapter 25: Configuring the Peripheral Management Subsystem285
- Peripheral Management Subsystem Overview286
- Expansion Unit Configurations293
- Expansion Peripheral Unit Discovery294
- Expansion Peripheral States295
- Configuring Remote RMX-3200 to Manage an Expansion Peripheral297
- Configuring Discrete I/O Points on an Expansion Peripheral299
- Configuring Alarms for an Expansion Peripheral301
- Configuring a Serial Controller on an Expansion Peripheral303
- Configuring Sitebus Devices for an Expansion Peripheral304
- Disconnecting a Managed Expansion Peripheral306
Chapter 26: Using Configuration Wizards307
- Configuration Wizard Overview308
- Using the Initsetup Wizard309
- Using the Bistate-Alarms Wizard312
- Using the Serial-Port Wizard314
Chapter 27: Drop and Continue Functionality317
- Description318
- Functional Specifications319
  - Alarm Behavior319
  - Configuration320
- Failover321
Chapter 28: Remote RMX-3200 TL1 Commands324
- Overview324
- Default TL1 VNE Commands325
- Unsupported TL1 Commands334
Appendix A: Backing up and Restoring the Remote RMX-3200 Configura- Tion335
- Backing up the Configuration336
- Restoring the Configuration337
Appendix B: WAN Port Availability339
- WAN Port Availability340
- Remote RMX-3200 Models and Ports341
Appendix C: Command Identifications343
- Glossary351
- Index383

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