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5-26 PortMaster Configuration Guide

Note – The PortMaster ignores the Data Set Ready (DSR) signal. Some PCs might

require DSR high, but they do not tie DSR to DTR.

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- Configuration Guide1
- Copyright and Trademarks2
- Table of Contents3
About this Guide17
- Audience17
- Portmaster Documentation17
- Additional References19
- Document Conventions22
- Document Advisories23
- Contacting Lucent Remote Access Technical Support23
  - For the EMEA Region24
  - For North America, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific Region24
- Portmaster Training Courses24
- Subscribing to Portmaster Mailing Lists25
1 Introduction27
- Portmaster Software27
- Preconfiguration Planning28
- Configuration Tips29
- Basic Configuration Steps30
2 How the Portmaster Works33
- Booting the Portmaster33
- Portmaster Initialization35
- On-Demand Connections36
- Portmaster Security Management36
- Port Status and Configuration37
3 Configuring Global Settings39
- Setting the System Name40
- Setting the Administrative Password40
- Setting the Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) Server40
  - How the Cable Modem Telephone Return System Works41
- Setting the Default Route Gateway43
- Configuring Default Routing44
- Configuring Name Resolution44
- Setting the Telnet Port47
  - Using the Telnet Port as a Console Port47
- Setting the Number of Management Application Connections47
- Setting System Logging47
  - Setting the Loghost48
  - Disabling and Redirecting Syslog Messages48
- Setting Administrative Logins to Serial Ports50
- Configuring an IP Address Pool50
- Setting the Reported IP Address51
- Configuring SNMP51
- Displaying the Routing Table61
- Setting Static Routes62
- Enabling Netbios Broadcast Packet Propagation67
- Setting Authentication for Dial-In Users67
- Setting Call-Check Authentication68
- Setting the ISDN Switch68
4 Configuring the Ethernet Interface69
- Setting General Ethernet Parameters69
  - Configuring RIP Routing69
  - Applying Filters70
- Setting IP Parameters71
- Setting Ethernet IPX Parameters73
- Configuring Ethernet Subinterfaces75
- Setting OSPF on the Ethernet Interface76
5 Configuring an Asynchronous Port77
- Asynchronous Port Uses77
- General Asynchronous Port Settings79
- Configuring a Portmaster for Login Users84
- Configuring a Port for Access to Shared Devices87
  - Setting the Device Service90
- Configuring a Port for Network Access91
- Configuring a Port for a Dedicated Connection96
- Connecting Without TCP/IP Support101
6 Configuring a Synchronous WAN Port103
- Synchronous Port Uses103
- Configuring WAN Port Settings106
7 Configuring Dial-In Users115
- Configuring the User Table115
- User Types117
  - Network Users117
  - Login Users117
- Configuring Settings for Network and Login Users118
- Configuring Network Users118
- Configuring Login Users124
8 Configuring Dial-Out Connections129
- Configuring the Location Table129
- Setting Multiline Load Balancing139
  - Setting the Maximum Number of Dial-Out Ports140
  - Setting Bandwidth-On-Demand140
- Setting Filters141
  - Input Filters141
  - Output Filters141
- Testing Your Location Configuration142
9 Configuring Filters143
- Overview of Portmaster Filtering143
- Creating Filters147
- Displaying Filters150
- Deleting Filters150
- Example Filters151
- Restricting User Access157
10 Using Modems159
- Null Modem Cable and Signals159
- Modem Functions160
- Using Automatic Modem Configuration160
- Configuring Ports for Modem Use165
- Configuring General Settings169
  - Displaying Line Status169
11 Configuring the Portmaster 3169
- Configuring Line Use170
- Setting Channel Groups170
- Setting the Channel Rate171
- Setting the Inband Signaling Protocol for T1171
- Setting the Inband Signaling Protocol for E1172
- Configuring ISDN PRI Settings173
- Using True Digital Modems176
- Using Channelized T1178
- Using the T1 Expansion Card180
- Using Multichassis PPP183
- Troubleshooting the Portmaster 3184
12 Using ISDN BRI185
- Overview of ISDN BRI Connections185
  - Provisioning187
- Configuring ISDN188
- ISDN Port Configuration Tips193
- ISDN BRI Unnumbered IP Configuration Example193
- Troubleshooting an ISDN BRI Connection205
  - Interpreting ISDN BRI Port Status206
13 Using Frame Relay207
- Overview of Frame Relay207
- Frame Relay Configuration on the Portmaster210
- Configuration Steps for a Frame Relay Connection213
  - Configuring the Portmaster in Bangkok214
  - Configuring the Portmaster in New York215
- Troubleshooting a Frame Relay Configuration217
- Frame Relay Subinterfaces218
14 Using Synchronous V.25Bis Connections223
- Overview of Synchronous V.25Bis Dial-Up Connections223
- Configuration Steps for a Synchronous V.25Bis Connection225
- Troubleshooting a Synchronous V.25Bis Connection235
15 Using Office-To-Office Connections237
- Overview of Example Configuration237
- Configuration Steps for an Office-To-Office Connection239
- Setting the Console Port for Multiline Load Balancing249
- Using ISDN for On-Demand Connections251
16 Using Internet Connections253
- Overview of Continuous Internet Connections255
- Configuration Steps for an Internet Connection255
- Providing Network Filtering262
- Using ISDN for Internet Connections263
17 Providing User Dial-In Access265
- Overview of Dial-In Configuration265
  - Example Configuration267
- Configuration Steps for Dial-In Access268
18 Accessing Shared Devices277
- Overview of Shared Device Access Methods277
  - Host Device Configuration277
  - Network Device Configuration278
- Configuration Steps for Shared Device Access280
19 Using Synchronous Leased Lines287
- Overview of Leased Line Connections287
- Configuration Steps for Leased Line Connections289
  - Configuring the Portmaster Office Router in Rome290
  - Configuring the Portmaster Office Router in Florence292
- Troubleshooting a Leased Line Connection294
Networking Concepts297
- Network Addressing297
- Using Naming Services and the Host Table304
- Managing Network Security305
  - Radius306
  - Choicenet306
TCP and UDP Ports and Services307
Command Index347

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