3Com PATHBUILDER S200 Feature Manual

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without the express prior permission of an officer of 3Com, may not be copied, reproduced, disclosed to others, published, or used, in whole or in part, for any purpose other than that for which it is being made available. Use of software described in this document is subject to the terms and conditions of the 3Com Software License Agreement. This document is for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Part No. T0100, Rev A First Printing: October 1998 Manual is current for Release 5.2M.

Overview Introduction The IP and LAN Feature Protocols Manual contains user manuals that describe the options and protocols found in 3Com’s Operating Network Software (ONS) License for IP and LAN. Audience This binder is intended for users of PathBuilder S200 series switches who are authorized to use the IP or LAN software licenses. Software Revision Level This manual is current for Release 5.2M of the 3Com ONS, IP and LAN software licenses. Special Notices These special notices emphasize important information in each of the option and protocol user manuals. Each serves a special purpose and appears in the format shown: Note Note emphasizes any significant procedural information. Caution Caution provides you with information that, if not followed, can result in damage to software, hardware, or data. Mise en Garde Une mise en garde vous fournit des informations qui, si elles ne sont pas observées, peuvent se traduire par des dommages pour le logiciel, le matériel ou les données. Vorsicht Ein Vorsichtshinweis macht Sie darauf aufmerksam, daß Nichtbefolgung zu Software-, Hardware- oder Datenschäden führen kann. Warning Warning is the most serious notice, indicating that you can be physically hurt. Avertissement Un avertissement constitue le message le plus sérieux, indiquant que vous pouvez subir des blessures corporelles. Warnung Eine Warnung ist der ernsthafteste Hinweis auf Körperverletzungsgefahr.

organizations: Crosstalk / Digital Communications Associates, Inc. Hewlett-Packard and HP / Hewlett-Packard Company Modulus 8/18 and Modulus 9/21 / Motorola, Inc. MS-DOS / Microsoft Corporation Multimedia Periphery Routing and MPRouter / Motorola, Inc. PathBuilder / 3Com Corporation Procomm / Datastorm Technologies, Inc. Proteon / Proteon Inc. Telenet / Telenet Communications Corporation Tymnet / British Telecommunication Public Limited Company IBM / International Business Machines Corporation XDLC / Motorola, Inc. (Pending)

Introduction This manual contains detailed documentation covering all software features, options, and protocols that are supported in the IP and LAN ONS Software License package. Bridging This manual describes features and capabilities of the bridging option. Routing This manual describes ARP, IP Routing, Gateway Protocols, configuration information, statistics, and worksheets. Refer to this manual for information on ARP and IP. Serial Line IP (SLIP) This manual describes how the packet framing protocol defines a method of encapsulating IP packets for point-to-point serial connections running TCP/IP. Includes configuration, statistics, and reports. Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) This manual describes OSPF, an Interior Gateway Protocol, and includes operation, routing information, and configuration. Ethernet Basics Guide This manual is part of the basics series of manuals and contains information on: • Ethernet features • high-level application examples • software configuration examples • explanation of statistics and troubleshooting procedures as they pertain to the ways in which Ethernet is addressed by the ONS

Related Documentation Introduction It may become necessary to refer to other documents in order to obtain all of the technical information that you may require. This section identifies all of the related 3Com PathBuilder S200 series switch documentation including: • PathBuilder S200 Series Switch Installation Manuals on page xii • Software License Feature Documentation on page xiii • Software Coldloading/Installation and Alarms and Reports Manuals on page xiv

PathBuilder S200 Series Switch Installation Manuals Introduction Installation manuals describe the installation and set up of specific PathBuilder S200 series switch equipment. Installation Manuals provide information that may assist you in locating ports and modifying DTE/DCE settings. Available Installation Manuals This table identifies the Installation Manuals available from 3Com: Ordering Additional Copies... These manuals are usually shipped with the products that they apply to. However, if you require additional copies, or have misplaced the one shipped with your product, you can order one from your 3Com representative, quoting the product codes referenced above. Part Number Product Code Title T0004 50930 PathBuilder S24x, 26x and 27x Switch Installation Manual T0032 50927 PathBuilder S21x Switch Installation Manual

Software License Feature Documentation Introduction The PathBuilder S200 series switch ONS software is supported by a suite of protocol documentation to provide you with the information required to fully understand the ways in which you can use your ONS license. In addition to this IP and LAN Feature Protocols Manual, these additional documentation suites are available: • PathBuilder S200 Series Basic Protocols • Multimedia Feature Protocols PathBuilder S200 Series Basic Protocols Manual This manual contains options and protocol documentation that you must be familiar with to successfully understand the PathBuilder S200 series switch ONS software. The content of this manual, as listed below, describes the underlying functionality of the PathBuilder S200 series switch ONS. The protocols covered in this manual include: • Frame Relay Interface/Access • SNMP • SLIP • TELNET • Point to Point • X.25 Configuration Basics Guide • Configuration for APAD/ATPAD • Bandwidth Management Basics Manual Multimedia Feature Protocols This manual contains options and protocol documentation that you should become familiar with in order required to understand the functionality found in the PathBuilder S200 series switch ONS Multimedia software license. The protocols covered in this manual include: • Voice over IP • Voice Relay

Software Coldloading/Installation and Alarms and Reports Manuals Introduction These manuals offer direction on installing and coldloading software into PathBuilder S200 series switches, and explanations of the alarms and report messages that may be displayed on your terminal screen. Software Coldloading and Installation Manual This manual describes the different methods of installing software in nodes containing 3Com Network Access Products. It describes software installation by: • downloading software from a Macintosh or PC using Communication Software such as Procomm Plus • Ping software from a LAN Alarms and Reports Manual This manual lists the PathBuilder S200 series switch operating software alarms and reports in alphabetical order. Descriptions, and suggested actions, are also included where applicable.