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RuggedRouter
RX1000/RX1100 User Guide
RuggedCom Inc.
30 Whitmore Road,
Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada
L4L 7Z4
Web: www.ruggedcom.com
Tel: (905) 856-5288
Fax: (905) 856-1995
Toll Free: (888) 264-0006
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RUGGEDROUTER USER GUIDE FOR USE WITH RX1000/RX1100 PRODUCTS th Version 1.12.6 – May 14 , 2008 RuggedCom Disclaimer RuggedCom Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material. 30 Whitmore Road Woodbridge, Ontario RuggedCom shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, Canada L4L7Z4 performance, or use of this material. Tel: (905) 856-5288 Warranty Fax: (905) 856-1995 Five (5) years from date of
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About this User Guide About this User Guide This guide is concerned with aiding the user in the configuration and operation of the RuggedRouter using the RuggedCom command line, setup menu and web management interfaces. Specifically, this guide details aspects of: • Accessing the User Interfaces • Security • Configuring the router • Status determination • Performance measurement • Uploading and downloading files • Dealing with alarms This guide also details operation of the RX1100 Gauntlet
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RuggedRouter User Guide Document Conventions This publication uses the following conventions: Note: Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this guide. Helpful Hint This type of note often indicates useful shortcuts or methods employed by other RuggedCom customers. Quick Start Recommendations The following description is included to aid those users experienced with communications equipment that may wish to attempt to configure t
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About this User Guide 10. All further configuration is accomplished through the web management interface. Attach the configuring host to one of the Ethernet ports configured above. Point your web browser at the address for that port, use https and specify a port number of 10000, e.g. https://192.168.1.1:10000 (or otherwise if configured in step 4). Login with the root user and password (configured above). If radius authentication is configured and a server is available, you may also login
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RuggedRouter User Guide 22. If your router is equipped with an embedded modem, the Networking menu, Modem sub-menu will allow you to configure it with PPP or incoming console connections. See the chapter “Configuring PPP And Modem” for more details. 23. If your router is equipped with Serial Interfaces, the Servers menu, Serial Protocols sub-menu will allow you to configure them with an operating protocol. See the chapter “Configuring Serial Protocols” for more details. 24. If your router i
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About this User Guide 35. When your routers configuration is stable, it is recommended that the configuration should be uploaded from the router and stored as a backup. The Maintenance menu Backup And Restore sub-menu will be useful. 36. Should you need to transfer files to or from the router, the Maintenance menu Upload/Download Files sub-menu will be useful. 37. Further concerns such as ensuring robustness, measuring and optimizing performance are dealt with by reading the guide fully. Rug
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RuggedRouter User Guide Table Of Contents About this User Guide...........................................................................................................................1 Applicable Firmware Revision..........................................................................................................1 Who Should Use This User Guide.....................................................................................................1 How To Use This User Guide................
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Table Of Contents Bootup And Shutdown ....................................................................................................................45 Change Password Command ........................................................................................................46 Scheduled Commands .....................................................................................................................46 Scheduled Cron Jobs ...................................................
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RuggedRouter User Guide Strategy For Creating Interfaces..............................................................................................69 Naming Of Logical Interfaces..................................................................................................70 Editing A T1/E1 Interface ...........................................................................................................71 T1 Settings .....................................................................
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Table Of Contents Introduction......................................................................................................................................91 ADSL Fundamentals....................................................................................................................91 PPPoE/Bridged Mode Fundamentals...........................................................................................91 Authentication, Addresses and DNS Servers .............................
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RuggedRouter User Guide Virtual Private Networking To A DMZ.................................................................................114 Firewall Main Menu......................................................................................................................114 Network Zones...........................................................................................................................116 Network Interfaces.........................................................
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Table Of Contents Router-ID...............................................................................................................................143 Hello Interval and Dead Interval............................................................................................143 Active/Passive Interface Default...........................................................................................143 Redistributing Routes..................................................................
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RuggedRouter User Guide VRRP Main Menu.........................................................................................................................168 VRRP Configuration..................................................................................................................168 Editing A VRRP Instance..........................................................................................................169 Viewing VRRP Instances Status .....................................
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Table Of Contents Message Packetization...........................................................................................................191 Use of Turnaround Delays.....................................................................................................192 Serial Protocols Main Menu..........................................................................................................192 Assign Protocols Menu................................................................
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RuggedRouter User Guide Viewing The GPS Status...........................................................................................................222 Viewing The GPS Log ..............................................................................................................222 Chapter 23 – Configuring SSH .........................................................................................................223 Introduction..........................................................
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Table Of Contents Alert Menu.................................................................................................................................240 Alert Configuration....................................................................................................................241 Alert Filter Configuration .........................................................................................................242 Alert Definition Configuration..................................
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RuggedRouter User Guide Setting Up The Routers..................................................................................................................275 An Alternate Approach..............................................................................................................275 Upgrading Considerations .........................................................................................................276 Appendix B – Downgrading Router Software .........................
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Table Of Figures Table Of Figures Figure 1: RuggedRouter Setup Main Menu.........................................................................................29 Figure 2: RuggedRouter Setup Password Change Menu....................................................................30 Figure 3: RuggedRouter Interfaces Setup Menu.................................................................................30 Figure 4: RuggedRouter DNS Client Menu..................................................
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RuggedRouter User Guide Figure 26: Scheduled Commands Displaying a Command.................................................................47 Figure 27: Webmin Scheduled Cron Jobs............................................................................................48 Figure 28: Creating a Cron Job............................................................................................................48 Figure 29: Scheduled Cron Jobs menu displaying cron jobs............................
