This manual contains the information that you will need to use the router user interface for configuration and operation of the features installed on your IBM 2212. A specific IBM 2212 might not support all of the features described in this manual. If a feature is device-specific, you are informed of that by:
This manual supports the IBM 2212 and refers to it as either a "router" or a "device." The examples in the manual represent the configuration of an IBM 2212, but the actual output you see may vary. Use the examples as a guideline to what you might see while configuring your device.
This manual is intended for persons who install and manage computer networks. Although experience with computer networking hardware and software is helpful, you do not need programming experience to use the protocol software.
Changes may be made to the documentation after the books are printed. If additional information is available or if changes are required after the books have been printed, the changes will be in a file (named README) on the CD-ROM. You can view the file with an ASCII text editor.
IBM Access Integration Services is the software that supports the IBM 2212 (licensed program number 5639-F73). This software has these components:
The base code is installed at the factory on the 2212.
The Configuration Program is not pre-loaded at the factory; it is shipped separately from the device as part of the software order.
You can also obtain the Configuration Program for IBM Access Integration Services from the IBM Networking Technical Support home page. See Configuration Program User's Guide for Nways Multiprotocol and Access Services,, GC30-3830, for the server address and directories.
The following conventions are used in this manual to show command syntax and program responses:
reload
In this example, you can enter either the whole command (reload) or its abbreviation (rel).
command [keyword1 or keyword2]
Choose one of the keywords as a value for the parameter.
time host ...
In this example, you enter the IP address of the host in place of the periods, as explained in the description of the command.
Media (UTP/STP) [UTP]
In this example, the media defaults to UTP unless you specify STP.
The key combination Ctrl - indicates that you should press the Ctrl key and the hyphen simultaneously. In certain circumstances, this key combination changes the command line prompt.
File Name: filename.ext
Information updates and corrections: To keep you informed of engineering changes, clarifications, and fixes that were implemented after the books were printed, refer to the IBM 2212 home pages at:
http://www.networking.ibm.com/2212/2212prod.html
The following list shows the books in the IBM 2212 library, arranged according to tasks.
Planning
This book is shipped with the IBM 2212. It explains how to prepare for installation and perform an initial configuration.
Installation
This booklet is shipped with the IBM 2212. It explains how to install the IBM 2212 and verify its installation.
This reference card is used for entering and saving hardware configuration information used to determine the correct state of an IBM 2212.
Diagnostics and Maintenance
This book is shipped with the IBM 2212. It provides instructions for diagnosing problems with and repairing the IBM 2212.
Operations and Network Management
The following list shows the books that support the Access Integration Services program.
This book explains how to:
These books describe how to access and use the Access Integration Services command-line user interface to configure and monitor the routing protocol software shipped with the product.
They include information about each of the protocols that the devices support.
This book contains a listing of the error codes that can occur, along with descriptions and recommended actions to correct the errors.
Configuration
This book discusses how to use the Configuration Program.
Safety
This book, shipped with the IBM 2212, provides translations of caution and danger notices applicable to the installation and maintenance of a IBM 2212.
Marketing
The following IBM Web page provides product information:
http://www.networking.ibm.com/2212/2212prod.html
The following list applies to the changes in the software that were made in Version 3 Release 4:
This support allows users to define IP addresses on a special interface to support TN3270 Gateway, Network Dispatcher, and IPSec requirements.
IP routing can use up to four equal-cost static routes to support multiple parallel links to a given address and mask.
OSPF supports not-so-stubby area (NSSA) as defined in RFC 1587 and the latest Internet draft is now supported.
Connection to an alternate or back-up master server
Clarifications and corrections
In hard copy and PDF, the technical changes and additions are indicated by a vertical line (|) to the left of the change.
At the command prompts, you can obtain help in the form of a listing of the commands available at that level. To do this, type ? (the help command), and then press Enter. Use ? to list the commands that are available from the current level. You can usually enter a ? after a specific command name to list its options.
The multiple-level nature of the software places you in secondary, tertiary, and even lower level environments as you configure or operate the 2212. To return to the next higher level, enter the exit command. To get to the secondary level, continue entering exit until you receive the secondary level prompt (either Config> or +).
For example, to exit the ASRT protocol configuration process:
ASRT config> exit Config>
If you need to get to the primary level (OPCON), enter the intercept character (Ctrl-P by default).