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Table Of Contents
Installing and Configuring Cisco 802 IDSL and Cisco 804 IDSL Routers
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
Connecting Cables to the Router
Connecting a Server, PC, or Workstation
Example of Basic Configuration Output
IDSL Configuration with Frame Relay
Example of Frame Relay Configuration Output
Troubleshooting Using Debug Commands
Output 1 Example (show isdn status)
Output 2 Example (debug ppp negotiation and debug ppp authentication)
Cisco Product Security Overview
Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Cisco Technical Support Website
Definitions of Service Request Severity
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
Installing and Configuring Cisco 802 IDSL and Cisco 804 IDSL Routers
Overview
Cisco 802 IDSL and Cisco 804 IDSL routers offer high-speed digital connections using an ISDN line and support line rates up to 144 kilobits per second (kbps). Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Digital Subscriber Line (IDSL) expands DSL connectivity for customers who are outside the Service Provider's range for DSL or for those who are unable to qualify for DSL connections.
This document describes the setup and configuration of your routers and contains the following sections:
• Connecting Cables to the Router
The following figure shows a typical setup of the Cisco 804 IDSL router.
Before You Start
Before you begin installing your Cisco IDSL router, read the following topics:
• Safety
• Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
Safety
Before installing the router, read the following warnings:
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Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030
Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004
Warning Before working on a system that has a standby/off switch, turn off the power by pressing the power switch to standby and unplug the power cord. Statement 150
Warning Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals. Statement 43
Warning The IDSL connection is regarded as a source of voltage that should be inaccessible to user contact. Do not attempt to tamper with or open any public telephone operator (PTO)-provided equipment or connection hardware. Any hardwired connection (other than by a nonremovable, connect-one-time-only plug) must be made only by PTO staff or suitably trained engineers. Statement 23
Warning To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits to telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports contain TNV circuits. Some LAN and WAN ports both use RJ-45 connectors. Use caution when connecting cables. Statement 1021
Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040
Warning If the symbol of suitability with an overlaid cross () appears above a port, you must not connect the port to a public network that follows the European Union standards. Connecting the port to this type of public network can cause severe personal injury or can damage the unit. Statement 1031
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a transfer of electrostatic charge between bodies of different electrostatic potentials, such as an operator and a piece of electrical equipment. It occurs when electronic components are improperly handled, and it can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. Electrostatic discharge is more likely to occur with the combination of synthetic fibers and dry atmosphere.
Step 1 Always use the following ESD-prevention procedures when removing and replacing components: Connect the chassis to earth ground with a wire that you provide.
Step 2 Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap that you provide, ensuring that it makes good skin contact.
Connect the clip to an unpainted surface of the chassis frame to safely channel unwanted ESD voltages to ground. To properly guard against ESD damage and shocks, the wrist strap and cord must operate effectively. If no wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching the metal part of the chassis. Always follow the guidelines in the preceding section, " Safety."
Step 3 Do not touch any exposed contact pins or connector shells of interface ports that do not have a cable attached.
If cables are connected at one end only, do not touch the exposed pins at the unconnected end of the cable.
Note This device is intended for use in residential and commercial environments only.
Caution Periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap, which should be between 1 and 10 megohms (Mohms).
Preventing Router Damage
Use the following guidelines when connecting devices to your router:
•Connect the color-coded cables supplied by Cisco to the color-coded ports on the back panel.
•If the symbol of suitability () appears above a port, you can connect the port directly to a public network that follows the European Union standards.
Unpacking the Router
Your router package should include the following items:
Connecting Cables to the Router
The following figures show the router ports. These ports and the cables are color-coded to help you connect the cables correctly.
For more information, see the following subsections:
• Connecting an Ethernet Device
• Connecting a Server, PC, or Workstation
• Verifying Router Connections
Connecting an Ethernet Device
This section describes how to connect a hub, server, PC, or workstation with a 10- or 10/100-Mbps network interface card (NIC).
Before connecting an Ethernet device, you need to know the following:
•Cisco provides one yellow cable to connect an Ethernet device. If you want to connect more than one device, you must provide additional straight-through cables. See the Cisco 800 Series Routers Hardware Installation Guide for straight-through cable specifications.
•The TO HUB/TO PC button corresponds to the Ethernet port on Cisco 802 IDSL routers and to Ethernet port 1 on Cisco 804 IDSL routers.
Caution Always connect the yellow cable or Ethernet cable to the yellow ports on the router. Do not connect the cable to an IDSL port or to a Network Termination 1 (NT1) device. Accidently connecting the cable to the wrong port can damage your router.
Connecting a Hub
Step 1 Connect the yellow cable to one of the following ports:
•The yellow Ethernet port on your Cisco 802 IDSL router.
•Any of the yellow Ethernet ports on your Cisco 804 IDSL router.
Step 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the hub.
Step 3 Check the LED corresponding to the connected port after router power-up:
•The LINK LED is on the Cisco 802 IDSL back panel.
•ETHERNET 1, 2, 3, and 4 LEDs are on the Cisco 804 IDSL front panel.
Step 4 If the LED corresponding to the connected port is not on, do the following:
•If the LINK or ETHERNET 1 LED is not on, try pressing the TO HUB/TO PC button.
•If the ETHERNET 2, 3, or 4 LED is not on, press the equivalent of the router TO HUB/TO PC button on your hub.
Connecting a Server, PC, or Workstation
Connect the yellow cable to one of the following ports:
•The yellow Ethernet port on your Cisco 802 IDSL router.
•Any of the yellow Ethernet ports on your Cisco 804 IDSL router.
Step 1 Connect the other end of the cable to the server, PC, or workstation.
Step 2 Check the LED corresponding to the connected port after router power-up:
•The LINK LED is on the Cisco 802 IDSL back panel.
•ETHERNET 1, 2, 3, and 4 LEDs are on the Cisco 804 IDSL front panel.
Step 3 If the LINK or ETHERNET 1 LED is not on, try pressing the TO HUB/TO PC button.
Step 4 If the ETHERNET 2, 3, or 4 LED is not on, see the Cisco 800 Series Routers Hardware Installation Guide.
Connecting an IDSL Line
Caution Always connect the yellow cable or Ethernet cable to the yellow ports on the router. Do not connect the cable to an IDSL port or to a Network Termination 1 (NT1) device. Accidently connecting the cable to the wrong port can damage your router.
Step 1 Connect the red cable to the red IDSL port.
Step 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the IDSL wall jack. If your wall jack has an RJ-11 connector, attach the RJ-45-to-RJ-11 adapter cable to the red cable, and then connect the RJ-11 connector to the IDSL wall jack.
Connecting the Power Supply
Step 1 Make sure the router power is off. Press the power switch to standby ().
Step 2 Connect the power supply cable to the 8-pin connector on the router.
Step 3 Connect the power cord to the desktop power supply.
Step 4 Connect the other end of the power cord to an electrical outlet.
Step 5 Turn on the router. Press the power switch to on (|).
Verifying Router Connections
Verify the power connection and all other connections (links) by checking the LEDs in the table below. If the LEDs are not on, see the troubleshooting information in the Cisco 800 Series Routers Hardware Installation Guide.
Configuring the IDSL Router
You can configure your Cisco IDSL router using the Cisco IOS command-line interface or the Cisco 800 Fast Step application. For information about using Cisco 800 Fast Step, refer to the Cisco 800 DSL Connection Kit document in the product accessory kit or on Cisco Connection Online (CCO).
The following procedures are examples of how to configure the Cisco IDSL router using Cisco IOS commands. For more information about Cisco IOS commands, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation set on Cisco.com.
Basic IDSL Configuration
The following is an example of a typical IDSL configuration.
Step 1 In global configuration mode, specify a name for the router. For example:
router(config)# hostname 802
Step 2 Specify a username and password. The username is the destination router's hostname. The password must be the same for both the host and destination routers. For example:
router(config)# username isp password cisco
Step 3 Set the switch type. For example:
router(config)# isdn switch-type basic-5ess
Step 4 Set the BRI interface to use the ISDN physical connection as a leased-line service. The following example sets the line speed at 128 kbps:
router(config)# isdn leased-line bri0 128
Step 5 Configure DHCP relay pool name. For example:
router(config)# ip dhcp pool DHCPpoolLAN_0
Step 6 Set the DHCP pool of addresses. For example:
router(dhcp-config)# network 192.168.1.0 255.255.255.0
Step 7 Set the IP addresses of the DNS servers. For example:
router(dhcp-config)# dns-server 172.29.20.41 172.29.20.51
Step 8 Set the NetBIOS servers. For example:
router(dhcp-config)# netbios-name-server 172.29.20.41 172.29.20.51
Step 9 Set the Ethernet 0 IP address as the default gateway. For example:
router(dhcp-config)# default-router 192.168.1.1
Step 10 Exit to global configuration mode.
router(dhcp-config)# exit
router(config)#
Step 11 Define the IP addresses of the DNS servers. For example:
router(config)# ip name-server 172.29.20.41
router(config)# ip name-server 172.29.20.51
Step 12 Change to interface command mode. For example:
router(config)# interface ethernet0
router(config-if)#
Step 13 Enter the IP address and subnet mask for the LAN. For example:
router(config-if)# ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
Step 14 Enable Network Address Translation (NAT) on your LAN. The inside network address is not directly routed to the Internet but is subject to translation to a routable address outside the LAN.
router(config-if)# ip nat inside
Step 15 Set the BRI interface IP address. In the following example, IP addresses are dynamically assigned:
router(config-if)# interface bri0
router(config-if)# ip address negotiated
Step 16 Enable PPP.
router(config-if)# encapsulation ppp
Step 17 Configure CHAP authentication.
router(config-if)# ppp authentication chap
Step 18 Configure a valid Internet address to which the inside network address will be translated.
router(config-if)# ip nat outside
Step 19 Define the router hostname and password to authenticate. For example:
router(config-if)# ppp chap hostname 802
router(config-if)# ppp chap password cisco
Step 20 Exit to global configuration mode. Add default route and interface. For example:
router(config-if)# exit
router(config)# ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 bri0
Step 21 End configuration mode.
router(config)# end
router#
Step 22 In user mode, set global NAT commands. In the following example, all inside network addresses assigned to interface BRI0 are configured for translation, and the access list that contains the inside network addresses is defined.
router# ip nat inside source list 1 interface bri0 overload
router# access-list 1 permit 192.168.1.0 0.0.0.255
Step 23 Save your configuration.
router# copy running-config startup-config
Example of Basic Configuration Output
Current configuration:
!
version 12.0
no service pad
service timestamps debug uptime
service timestamps log uptime
no service password-encryption
!
hostname cisco802
!
!
!
!
ip subnet-zero
!
isdn switch-type basic-5ess
isdn leased-line BRI0 128
ip dhcp pool DHCPoolLAN_0
network 192.168.1.0 255.255.255.0
dns-server 172.29.20.41 172.29.20.51
netbios-name-server 172.29.20.41 172.29.20.51
default-router 192.168.1.1
ip name-server 172.29.20.41
ip name-server 172.29.20.51
!
!
interface Ethernet0
ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
no ip directed-broadcast
ip nat inside
!
interface BRI0
ip unnumbered negotiated
no ip directed-broadcast
encapsulation ppp
ppp authentication chap
ip nat outside
ppp chap hostname 802
ppp chap password cisco
!
ip classless
ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 bri 0
!
ip nat inside source list 1 interface bri0 overload
access-list 1 permit 192.168.1.0 0.0.0.255
!
line con 0
transport input none
stopbits 1
line vty 0 4
end
cisco802#
IDSL Configuration with Frame Relay
The following procedure is an example of how to configure IDSL with Frame Relay.
Step 1 In global configuration mode, specify a name for the router. For example:
router(config)# hostname 802
Step 2 Specify a username and password. The username is the destination router's hostname. The password must be the same for both the host and destination routers. For example:
router(config)# username isp password cisco
Step 3 Set the switch type. For example:
router(config)# isdn switch-type basic-5ess
Step 4 Set the BRI interfaces to use the ISDN physical connection as a leased-line service. The following example sets the line speed at 144 kbps:
router(config)# isdn leased-line bri0 144
router(config)# isdn leased-line bri0.1 144
Step 5 Change to interface command mode. For example:
router(config)# interface ethernet0
Step 6 Enter an IP address. For example:
router(config-if)# ip address 192.168.2.1 255.255.255.0
Step 7 Enable Network Address Translation (NAT) on your LAN. The inside network address is not directly routed to the Internet but is subject to translation to a routable address outside the LAN.
router(config-if)# ip nat inside
Step 8 Change to BRI interface.
router(config-if)# interface bri0
Step 9 Configure interface with no IP address.
router(config-if)# no ip address
Step 10 Configure NAT so that the inside network address will be translated to a valid Internet address.
router(config-if)# ip nat outside
Step 11 Specify the encapsulation type. In the following example, IETF is used to connect to non-Cisco routers.
router(config-if)# encapsulation frame-relay ietf
Step 12 Specify the Local Management Interface (LMI) type used by the Frame Relay switch. For example:
router(config-if)# frame-relay lmi-type ansi
Step 13 Specify the subinterface point-to-point. For example:
router(config-if)# interface bri0:1 point-to-point
Step 14 Specify the IP address on the subinterface. For example:
router(config-if)# ip address 209.188.2.2 255.255.255.0
Step 15 Specify a DLCI number that is used to connect to the Internet service provider. For example:
router(config)# frame-relay interface dlci 16 ieft
Step 16 End configuration mode.
router(config)# end
router#
Step 17 In user mode, set global NAT commands. In the following example, all inside network addresses assigned to interface BRI0 are configured for translation, and the access list that contains the inside network addresses is defined.
router# ip nat inside source list 1 interface bri0 overload
router# access-list 1 permit 192.168.1.0 0.0.0.255
Step 18 Save your configuration.
router# copy running-config startup-config
Example of Frame Relay Configuration Output
Current configuration:
!
!
version 12.0
service timestamps debug uptime
service timestamps log uptime
!
hostname c802idsl
username isp password 0 cisco
!
!
ip subnet-zero
!
isdn switch-type basic-5ess
isdn leased-line BRI0 144
isdn leased-line BRI0.1 144
!
!
interface Ethernet0
ip address 192.168.2.1 255.255.255.0
ip nat inside
!
interface BRI0
no ip address
encapsulation frame-relay IETF
frame-relay lmi-type ansi
!
interface BRI0.1 point-to-point
ip address 209.188.2.2 255.255.255.0
frame-relay interface-dlci 16 IETF
ip nat outside
!
ip nat inside source list 1 interface bri0:1 overload
access-list 1 permit 192.168.2.0 0.0.0.255
ip classless
ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 209.188.2.1
!
!
line con 0
exec-timeout 0 0
transport input none
stopbits 1
line vty 0 4
!
end
Troubleshooting Using Debug Commands
In general, Cisco recommends that you use these commands with the direction of your technical support representative. Using the debug commands can disrupt operation of the router when your internetwork is experiencing a high-load condition.
When you finish using a debug command, remember to disable it with the specific no debug command or with the no debug all command.
To minimize the impact of using debug commands, use the following procedure:
Step 1 Enter the following command from global configuration mode:
router (config)# no logging console
This command disables all logging to the terminal or PC that you are troubleshooting the software from. (To reenable logging, enter the global configuration mode logging console enable command.)
Step 2 To use the debug commands, do the following:
a. Access any router port remotely using Telnet, and enter the following command while in user EXEC mode:
router> enable
b. To show debug command output and error messages, enter the following command:
router> terminal monitor
c. To disable logging on the virtual terminal, enter the following command:
router> terminal no monitor
d. Enter the desired debug commands.
Performing this procedure minimizes the load created because the console port no longer needs to generate character-by-character processor interrupts.
The following table describes debug commands, problems your router might be experiencing, and solutions to the problems. An output example from each command appears after the table.
Output 1 Example (show isdn status)
The current ISDN Switchtype = basic-ni1
ISDN BRI0 interface
Layer 1 Status:
DEACTIVATED
Layer 2 Status:
Layer 2 NOT Activated
Layer 3 Status:
No Active Layer 3 Call(s)
Activated dsl 0 CCBs = 0
Total Allocated ISDN CCBs = 0
isdn#
ISDN BR0:TX -> RRp sapi = 0 tei = 80 nr = 1
ISDN BR0:RX <- RRf sapi = 0 tei = 80 nr = 1
isdn#
ISDN BR0:TX -> RRp sapi = 0 tei = 81 nr = 1
ISDN BR0:RX <- RRf sapi = 0 tei = 81 nr = 1
ISDN BR0:TX -> RRp sapi = 0 tei = 80 nr = 1
ISDN BR0:RX <- RRf sapi = 0 tei = 80 nr = 1
isdn#und all
isdn#show isdn st
The current ISDN Switchtype = basic-dms100
ISDN BRI0 interface
Layer 1 Status:
ACTIVE
Layer 2 Status:
TEI = 80, State = MULTIPLE_FRAME_ESTABLISHED
TEI = 81, State = MULTIPLE_FRAME_ESTABLISHED
Layer 3 Status:
No Active Layer 3 Call(s)
Activated dsl 0 CCBs = 0
Output 2 Example (debug ppp negotiation and debug ppp authentication)
pico#ping 192.9.198.1
Type escape sequence to abort.
Sending 5, 100-byte ICMP Echos to 192.9.198.1, timeout is 2 seconds:
%LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface BRI0: B-Channel 1, changed state to up
%LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface BRI0: B-Channel 1, changed state to up
ppp: sending CONFREQ, type = 3 (CI_AUTHTYPE), value = C223/5
ppp: sending CONFREQ, type = 5 (CI_MAGICNUMBER), value = 28CEEF99
ppp: received config for type = 3 (AUTHTYPE) value = C223 value = 5
acked
ppp: received config for type = 5 (MAGICNUMBER) value = 1E23F5C acked
PPP BRI0: B-Channel 1: state = ACKSENT fsm_rconfack(C021): rcvd id E4
ppp: config ACK received, type. = 3 (CI_AUTHTYPE), value = C223
ppp: config ACK received, type = 5 (CI_MAGICNUMBER), value = 28CEEF99
BRI0: B-Channel 1: PPP AUTH CHAP input code = 1 id = 82 len = 16
BRI0: B-Channel 1: PPP AUTH CHAP input code = 2 id = 95 len = 28
BRI0: B-Channel 1: PPP AUTH CHAP input code = 4 id = 82 len = 21
BRI0: B-Channel 1: Failed CHAP authentication with remote.
Remote message is: MD compare failed
ppp: sending CONFREQ, type = 3 (CI_AUTHTYPE), value = C223/5
ppp: sending CONFREQ, type = 5 (CI_MAGICNUMBER), value = 28CEEFDB
%LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface BRI0: B-Channel 1, changed state to down
%LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface BRI0: B-Channel 1, changed state to down
%LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface BRI0: B-Channel 1, changed state to up
%LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface BRI0: B-Channel 1, changed state to up
ppp: sending CONFREQ, type = 3 (CI_AUTHTYPE), value = C223/5
ppp: sending CONFREQ, type = 5 (CI_MAGICNUMBER), value = 28CEF76C
ppp: received config for type = 3 (AUTHTYPE) value = C223 value = 5
acked
ppp: received conf.ig for type = 5 (MAGICNUMBER) value = 1E24718 acked
PPP BRI0: B-Channel 1: state = ACKSENT fsm_rconfack(C021): rcvd id E6
ppp: config ACK received, type = 3 (CI_AUTHTYPE), value = C223
ppp: config ACK received, type = 5 (CI_MAGICNUMBER), value = 28CEF76C
BRI0: B-Channel 1: PPP AUTH CHAP input code = 1 id = 83 len = 16
BRI0: B-Channel 1: PPP AUTH CHAP input code = 2 id = 96 len = 28
BRI0: B-Channel 1: PPP AUTH CHAP input code = 4 id = 83 len = 21
BRI0: B-Channel 1: Failed CHAP authentication with remote.
Remote message is: MD compare failed
Obtaining Documentation
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Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products
Cisco is committed to delivering secure products. We test our products internally before we release them, and we strive to correct all vulnerabilities quickly. If you think that you might have identified a vulnerability in a Cisco product, contact PSIRT:
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Tip We encourage you to use Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) or a compatible product to encrypt any sensitive information that you send to Cisco. PSIRT can work from encrypted information that is compatible with PGP versions 2.x through 8.x.
Never use a revoked or an expired encryption key. The correct public key to use in your correspondence with PSIRT is the one that has the most recent creation date in this public key server list:
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In an emergency, you can also reach PSIRT by telephone:
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Note Use the Cisco Product Identification (CPI) tool to locate your product serial number before submitting a web or phone request for service. You can access the CPI tool from the Cisco Technical Support Website by clicking the Tools & Resources link under Documentation & Tools. Choose Cisco Product Identification Tool from the Alphabetical Index drop-down list, or click the Cisco Product Identification Tool link under Alerts & RMAs. The CPI tool offers three search options: by product ID or model name; by tree view; or for certain products, by copying and pasting show command output. Search results show an illustration of your product with the serial number label location highlighted. Locate the serial number label on your product and record the information before placing a service call.
Submitting a Service Request
Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3 and S4 service requests are those in which your network is minimally impaired or for which you require product information.) After you describe your situation, the TAC Service Request Tool provides recommended solutions. If your issue is not resolved using the recommended resources, your service request is assigned to a Cisco TAC engineer. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL:
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To open a service request by telephone, use one of the following numbers:
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EMEA: +32 2 704 55 55
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Definitions of Service Request Severity
To ensure that all service requests are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established severity definitions.
Severity 1 (S1)—Your network is "down," or there is a critical impact to your business operations. You and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation.
Severity 2 (S2)—Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your business operation are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. You and Cisco will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation.
Severity 3 (S3)—Operational performance of your network is impaired, but most business operations remain functional. You and Cisco will commit resources during normal business hours to restore service to satisfactory levels.
Severity 4 (S4)—You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. There is little or no effect on your business operations.
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