OnRamp Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to OnRamp

What's Different About OnRamp?

Convenience: Plug, Push, and Play

Stand-Alone Configuration

Connectivity and Diagnosis

Network Management Features

Compatibility at Low Cost

Benefits of Frame Relay

OnRamp Specifications

Chapter 2: Starting the Installation

Do You Have Everything?

Powering Up OnRamp

Connecting the OnRamp Hardware

Using OnRamp Front Panel Controls

Menu Manager Mode

Data Entry Mode

Formatted Entry

Unformatted Entry

Indicator Lights

Chapter 3: Configuring for the Internet

Setting the IP Address

Selecting the Transmission Protocol

Selecting PPP Transmission

Selecting Frame Relay Transmission

Saving the Configuration

Summary of Internet Configuration

Chapter 4: Testing OnRamp Operation

Testing the Outgoing Line

Line Status and DSU Messages

Sample Line Status Messages for PPP

Sample Line Status Messages for Frame Relay

Pinging OnRamp and a More Distant Host

Testing the Ethernet Connection

OnRamp Ethernet Test

Ethernet Status Display

Testing the DSU

Steps for Testing the DSU

Ethernet Front Panel Indicators

Common Installation Problems

Can't Ping OnRamp from Same Ethernet

OnRamp LAN Test Fails

OnRamp Doesn't Display Correct IP Address

No Connection to Leased Line

Chapter 5: Using OnRamp

How OnRamp Routing Works

Understanding Subnets

Routing for Frame Relay Transmission

Configuring LAN Stations to Use OnRamp

Examples of OnRamp Configuration Files

Factory Defaults in init.net

Sample PPP Configuration File

Sample Frame Relay Configuration File

Sample Problems Using OnRamp Routing

Ethernet Ping Fails

Ping from 56 Kbps Side Fails

Routing Problem: Can't Ping a Remote Server

Routing Problem: Can't Ping OnRamp from cisco Router

Subnet Routing Problem: Can't Access Mail Server

Summary of OnRamp DSU Status Messages

Chapter 6: Advanced Configuration

Restoring OnRamp Factory Defaults

Building Cables for Use with OnRamp

Building an Ethernet Cable

Building a DSU Cable

Setting Internal or External Clocking

Loopback Testing

Enabling or Disabling Local Analog Loopback

Enabling or Disabling Local Digital Loopback

Enabling or Disabling Remote Digital Loopback

Adding or Removing DLCI-Subnet Pairs in Frame Relay Configuration

Adding DLCI-Subnet Pairs

Removing DLCI-Subnet Pairs

Adding a Virtual Ethernet Interface

Adding, Reviewing, and Deleting Routes

Adding a Route or a Gateway

Reviewing and Deleting Routes

Configuring RIP

Learning Routes

Announcing Routes

Reviewing the RIP Configuration

Chapter 7: Other Advanced OnRamp Features

Loading Routing Software from the Backup ROM

Managing Your OnRamp with FTP

OnRamp onrsh Commands

Other ftp Tools for Use with OnRamp

OnRamp Software Upgrade Procedure

Standard Upgrade Procedure

Possible Software Upgrade Problems

Chapter 8: OnRamp Security

Username/Password Protection

Displaying the OnRamp Password

Adding a New Username and Password

Deleting and Restoring the OnRamp Username

Appendix A: OnRamp Front Panel Menus

Appendix B: OnRamp RAM Files


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