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5. Install Software
Once you have installed the unit with its cables (Chapter 3) and implemented a means for installing
the software (Chapter 4), your Router is ready to be configured to operate on a TCP/IP and/or IPX
network.
The software installation essentially prompts you to define the LAN, WAN, and client parameters
desired for your Router’s configuration.
• LAN parameters—define the LAN parameters for the Router you are installing (the local Router).
• WAN parameters—define the parameters for the modem/sync interfaces of the local Router.
• Client parameters—define the client parameters for the remote clients.
Before configuring your Router, complete the Installation Reference in Appendix F. You will need
much of this information to successfully install the Router, and after installation, you will have a record
of what you have done. Before installing the Router, we also recommend that you read Appendix A.
5.1 Installation Summary
• Working with your network administrator, complete the Installation Reference in Appendix F.
• Preview one of the software installation examples.
• Start the software installation process.
• As prompted by the Router, enter the LAN, WAN (modem, sync) and client parameters as recorded
in your Installation Reference in Appendix F. Also refer to parameter explanations and examples at
the end of this chapter, organized by parameter type.
• After finishing the installation process and saving the configuration, proceed to Chapter 6.
5.2 Installation Procedure
1. Select and preview the installation example (screen listing) based upon your Router model: Async
Router AR-P or AR-5, or Sync Router. The installation examples include both TCP/IP and IPX
(NetWare) protocols. If your installation requires only one of these protocols, some prompts will
not appear.
2. Start the installation from your serial port terminal, PC emulator program, telnet, or RouterVu
session.
Note that a previously configured Router will not automatically display configuration parameters
for you to select. To change a previously configured Router, issue the config modify command from
the prompt. You will now be prompted through the entire configuration process.
3. Refer to the parameter descriptions at the end of this chapter when you have questions regarding
any of the parameters.
4. Any time during configuration, press the ESC key to stop the process. As a result, the Router
returns to the beginning of the configuration process and will do so until you explicitly save
the configuration.
5. Proceed to Chapter 6 to test your Router installation.