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Appendix B
Using Out-of-Band Access to Transfer Files
This appendix describes
how to use the
xmodem
command to perform
out-of-band file transfers. The
xmodem
command enables you to transfer files
between remote workstations and Nortel Networks routers when all IP routing
paths between them are down. You cannot use the
xmodem
command to transfer
files between Nortel Networks routers.
Overview
Both UNIX and remote PC workstations allow you to log in to the Technician
Interface port of a router and enter
xmodem
commands. However, each type of
workstation uses a different utility program for opening and closing out-of-band
(dial) connections between workstation and router.
With a Sun workstation, you initially establish a connection by configuring and
running the Terminal Interface Program (TIP). The program has two associated
files, /etc/phones and /etc/remote, in which you can enter setup information such
as the telephone number of a remote router (/etc/phones) and modem interface
settings (/etc/remote). You run the program by entering a
tip
command with
appropriate syntax at the UNIX command line prompt.
With a PC workstation, you initially establish a connection by configuring and
running the Nortel Networks Terminal Program (file name wfterm). To run the
program, click on the Wfterm icon in the display of your Site Manager
workstation.
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