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RE: [USR-TC] Problem on Multilink
by Joel - Fox Computers 24 Sep '02

24 Sep '02

There lies the problem. You don't know what problems are solved until you get it, and then you still might not know what it fixed unless you get the release notes with it. The issue is this: Something is wrong with version X, they came out with new code to fix it, I'd rather have the update and get it fixed than wait and see if the problem takes me offline some night at 3:00am. ER code tends to fix minor things, that you might not even know are a problem, but would want fixed if you knew about it. Example: You might have one customer with a Brand-X modem getting crappy connections and you don't even know it. But it just might be something that 3Com found and fixed in the latest ER release. Example: If I remember correctly, one of the latest ER releases fixed something in the dictionary which related to how V92 connections are displayed. Nice to have, but probably not any problem you would have opened a service ticket on. Example: I think DSP release 3.5.103 removed a bunch of garbage debugging code from the DSPs. Nothing causing a problem, but I imagine it didn't perform quite as well with a bunch of useless debug code in there. My point is, there's a problem, there's a fix, and because I don't see the problem I can't have the fix. If it was worth some engineer spending a bunch of time fixing, it's probably worth having, whether you need it or not. Additionally, when I bought my support contract from Source-T, I specifically asked if I would have access to latest software and code releases for my hardware. That's what I wanted. This was the #1 reason I paid the $1500. Here I am 3 months later and I don't have that. What I do have is some customers with crappy connections and typically lower connection speeds than my competitors, and no help on that. My only hope was that some code update would make an improvement somewhere along the way. Oh well. - Joel -----Original Message----- From: Cyrus Smith [mailto:cyrus@mtio.net] Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2002 1:36 PM To: usr-tc(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [USR-TC] Problem on Multilink So what are the problems with the older release? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lewis Bergman" <lbergman(a)abi.tconline.net> To: <usr-tc(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2002 12:11 PM Subject: Re: [USR-TC] Problem on Multilink > On Tuesday 24 September 2002 12:57 pm, Joel - Fox Computers wrote: > > OK - now I'm really unhappy with Source-T. > > > > Finally got them to acknowledge that there are newer ER releases of ARC and > > DSP code available, but they are telling me I'm not allowed to have them > > unless I have the specific problem that is corrected by the new release. > > > > I'm thinking that when the year is up I'm not going to have a specific > > problem that's going to require me to renew my contract with them. > I hate to tell you but that is pretty much the contract that they sign with > 3com. I did sign a contract with solunet and they are obligated to the same > lign. > -- > Lewis Bergman > Texas Communications > 4309 Maple St. > Abilene, TX 79602-8044 > 915-695-6962 ext 115 > > _______________________________________________ > USR-TC mailing list > USR-TC(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/usr-tc > _______________________________________________ USR-TC mailing list USR-TC(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/usr-tc

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RE: [USR-TC] Problem on Multilink
by Joel - Fox Computers 24 Sep '02

24 Sep '02

OK - now I'm really unhappy with Source-T. Finally got them to acknowledge that there are newer ER releases of ARC and DSP code available, but they are telling me I'm not allowed to have them unless I have the specific problem that is corrected by the new release. I'm thinking that when the year is up I'm not going to have a specific problem that's going to require me to renew my contract with them. - Joel -----Original Message----- From: Joel - Fox Computers Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2002 9:25 AM To: usr-tc(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: RE: [USR-TC] Problem on Multilink This brings up another question - is there a version of the Hiper ARC 5.3.105? Getting really frustrated with Source-T, I had a problem with an ARC just yesterday and asked them and they said there's nothing newer than 5.3.3. Anyone know different? Thanks, Joel -----Original Message----- From: Patrick Ndegwa [mailto:pndegwa@ke.uu.net] Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2002 5:18 AM To: usr-tc(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: [USR-TC] Problem on Multilink Hi there, I have a 3Com chassis running 3 Hiper ARCs (Ver 5.3.105) and populated with Hiper DSPs . I have shared the load of Hiper DSPs across each of the 3 Hiper ARCs. I have a problem when a user tries to dial-in on ppp multilink. If the user dials in and hits two separate E1 channels a multilink connection is only established if: + The two channels hit are on the same E1 (hence on the same Hiper DSP) + The two channels hit are on different E1s (hence on the different Hiper DSPs) but both owned by the same Hiper ARC Is it possible so have multilink automatically setup on Hiper DSPs which are owned by different Hiper ARC's on the chassis? Cheers, Patrick Ndegwa _______________________________________________ USR-TC mailing list USR-TC(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/usr-tc _______________________________________________ USR-TC mailing list USR-TC(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/usr-tc

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RE: [USR-TC] Problem on Multilink
by Joel - Fox Computers 24 Sep '02

24 Sep '02

This brings up another question - is there a version of the Hiper ARC 5.3.105? Getting really frustrated with Source-T, I had a problem with an ARC just yesterday and asked them and they said there's nothing newer than 5.3.3. Anyone know different? Thanks, Joel -----Original Message----- From: Patrick Ndegwa [mailto:pndegwa@ke.uu.net] Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2002 5:18 AM To: usr-tc(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: [USR-TC] Problem on Multilink Hi there, I have a 3Com chassis running 3 Hiper ARCs (Ver 5.3.105) and populated with Hiper DSPs . I have shared the load of Hiper DSPs across each of the 3 Hiper ARCs. I have a problem when a user tries to dial-in on ppp multilink. If the user dials in and hits two separate E1 channels a multilink connection is only established if: + The two channels hit are on the same E1 (hence on the same Hiper DSP) + The two channels hit are on different E1s (hence on the different Hiper DSPs) but both owned by the same Hiper ARC Is it possible so have multilink automatically setup on Hiper DSPs which are owned by different Hiper ARC's on the chassis? Cheers, Patrick Ndegwa _______________________________________________ USR-TC mailing list USR-TC(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/usr-tc

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HiperDSP dialout (not) using Reverse Telnet methods.
by Adam Barnhill 24 Sep '02

24 Sep '02

Anybody had any luck getting a HiperDSP to place analog calls? If so, could you send me your config. Please send me any info regarding connections scripts/init strings if possible. This is in reference to my previous post about a backup backhaul over MLPPP. Thank you, -- Adam Barnhill Support Engineer, TotallyFabricated.com Information Technology Engineer, Poplar Bluff Internet, Inc. / Semo.net P.O. Box 190 | Poplar Bluff, MO 63902 | 573.686.9114, <http://www.semo.net/> Home of TotallyFabricated.com the creators of Total Scrutinizer

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RE: [USR-TC] anyone interested in NMC 333Mhz?
by Joel - Fox Computers 23 Sep '02

23 Sep '02

How much for the NMC333? Just curious. -----Original Message----- From: Stephen Rivera - WRCA.Net [mailto:steverivera@wrca.net] Sent: Monday, September 23, 2002 4:29 PM To: usr-tc(a)lists.xmission.com Subject: [USR-TC] anyone interested in NMC 333Mhz? I have a couple available. 3C0504218-00 NMC 333Mhz. Also looking to move... Hiper DSP's Hiper ARC 64MB 70A AC 70A DC 130A AC WTB: 130A DC power sets & EdgeServer PRO card sets Thanks to all that have been giving me opportunity to supply new hardware and service contracts. I know we all have options on the service contracts and price is always the factor. Dont know what the competition is charging but I am sure that up to this point all the contracts I've sold have been supported by Commworks directly. Not a 2nd party (SoluNet/Source-T/NetSource). I've learned that some of you do care where the support comes from so I wanted to state that. Give me a shot... contact me at steverivera(a)wrca.net Commworks Authorized Reseller for NEW Total Control hardware & Service Contracts _______________________________________________ USR-TC mailing list USR-TC(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/usr-tc

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anyone interested in NMC 333Mhz?
by Stephen Rivera - WRCA.Net 23 Sep '02

23 Sep '02

I have a couple available. 3C0504218-00 NMC 333Mhz. Also looking to move... Hiper DSP's Hiper ARC 64MB 70A AC 70A DC 130A AC WTB: 130A DC power sets & EdgeServer PRO card sets Thanks to all that have been giving me opportunity to supply new hardware and service contracts. I know we all have options on the service contracts and price is always the factor. Dont know what the competition is charging but I am sure that up to this point all the contracts I've sold have been supported by Commworks directly. Not a 2nd party (SoluNet/Source-T/NetSource). I've learned that some of you do care where the support comes from so I wanted to state that. Give me a shot... contact me at steverivera(a)wrca.net Commworks Authorized Reseller for NEW Total Control hardware & Service Contracts

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RE: [USR-TC] 3.5.105
by Joel - Fox Computers 23 Sep '02

23 Sep '02

First - nope, 3.5.105 been stable here. Second - I know they don't recommend running conflicting versions of software. Your DSP and NMC are TCS4.5 but your ARC is pre-TCS4.0. I would get your ARC up to 5.3.3. Third - according to Source-T, there is no 3.5.107 - .105 is the latest. Hope that helps, Joel -----Original Message----- From: Terry Kennedy [mailto:terry@olypen.com] Sent: Monday, September 23, 2002 1:22 PM To: usr-tc(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: [USR-TC] 3.5.105 Any one seen rebooting problems with the 3.5.105 code? We have been running it for a week. This morning I have watched card after card reboot for no apparent reason. Not good. Is this something 3.5.107 fixed? I am currnetly running hiperarc code 4.2.73 dsp code 3.5.105 nmc 8.6.3 Terry Kennedy OlyPen, Inc. _______________________________________________ USR-TC mailing list USR-TC(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/usr-tc

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RE: [USR-TC] V.92 problem modems
by Joel - Fox Computers 23 Sep '02

23 Sep '02

Just my opinion - 3.5.12 gotta go - you need 3.5.103 or 3.5.105. With either 103 or 105, we see 50666 or 52000 all the time on Conexant modems. -----Original Message----- From: Cindy Smith [mailto:cindyo@ktc.com] Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 12:42 PM To: usr-tc(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: RE: [USR-TC] V.92 problem modems 3.5.12 for the DSP code 5.3.3 on the Arc code 8.6.3 on the NMC code On Thu, 19 Sep 2002, Casen wrote: > Just for reference, what firmwares did you upgrade to? > > -----Original Message----- > From: usr-tc-admin(a)mailman.xmission.com > [mailto:usr-tc-admin@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Cindy Smith > Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 10:47 AM > To: usr-tc(a)mailman.xmission.com > Subject: [USR-TC] V.92 problem modems > > > > I have upgraded a few of our pops. I cut on the V.92 features. > > There seems to be a problem with these modems... > > Creative Labs v.92 Broadxent DI 3631 > Dell Data fax (no Model info) > Rockwell 56K HCF DNF RTAD PCI Modem > > Does anyone know of any modems strings that might come in handy to get > these customers connected? > > Any advice would be appreciated. > > TIA -- Cindy > > > -- ---------------------------- Cindy Smith 830-896-1111 KTC iNet SysAdmin ---------------------------- _______________________________________________ USR-TC mailing list USR-TC(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/usr-tc

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Changing the radius authentication/accounting port on the Netserver
by Patrick Ndegwa 23 Sep '02

23 Sep '02

Hi there. I have some 3Com Netserver (ver 3.8.1) cards. I am installing a new radius server for them and running the authentication/accounting on ports 1812 and 1813 (not the standard 1645/1646). I can change the IP address of the radius server on the Netserver (set accounting ..., set authentic ..., set alternate ...) . How do I change the port number to 1812/1813? Cheers, Patrick Ndegwa, Technical Operations, UUNET Kenya, email: pndegwa(a)ke.uu.net Direct Line: + 254 2 69088614 Help Desk: + 254 2 69088638 Fax: + 254 2 69088001

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RE: [USR-TC] SNTP???
by Joel - Fox Computers 20 Sep '02

20 Sep '02

Thanks - that was it - I knew it was there. - Joel -----Original Message----- From: Antonio Querubin [mailto:tony@lava.net] Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 7:36 PM To: usr-tc(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [USR-TC] SNTP??? On Thu, 19 Sep 2002, Joel - Fox Computers wrote: > Looking for a setting on the Hiper ARC - I thought there was a way to configure it to synchronize time with an SNTP server. Can't seem to find it - anyone know? Try the following: set ntp primary_server x.x.x.x secondary_server y.y.y.y enable ntp set timezone zzz save all _______________________________________________ USR-TC mailing list USR-TC(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/usr-tc

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