Nortel Contivity 600 Configuration Recovery

You will need the recovery .ZIP file from FCRC or MCI, and the Bulletproof FTP server and REG file, which you can get here:

Download these files:

  • bpftpserver.reg
  • G6ftpsetup.exe

FTP SERVER SETUP

1) Install the G6ftpsetup.exe file and then run the bpftpserver.reg, it will update your registry and make the FTP server aregistered program.

2) After that, run the server make it active by pressing the lightning bolt icon at the top, left of the main screen (fig 1). At this point, the FTP server should be running.

Fig. 1

3) Next, select the User icon (singlehead icon on the main menu bar), which will pop upa new screen.

Fig. 2

4) On the right of that screen (fig.2), you will see User Accounts. Right-click and Add a user, and then update its password to something simple. Afterwards, go to the Access Rights section and right-click in the white area, and then add your root directory of C:, giving yourself all rights to that directory (you can select the All/None box under Directories menu which is between the Access Rights field and the User Accounts field.

Once this is complete, just hit OK and you're setup for FTP access.

RESTORE THE CONFIG

1) Unzip the config file and put its directory into the root of C: . It should have a name like sn6945 or number that coincides with the config for the specific switch to be replaced. The folder should look like C:\sn6945.

2) You're now ready to connect to the switch, using the Nortel console cable from the box, along with Hyperterm. The default username and pw is admin and setup.

3) Find a paper clip that you can bend to insert one end into a small connection located right next to the Contivity power connection. It has the letters RC underneath, for Recovery. Press that button with the paperclip while you are booting the Contivity, let the Contivity go through its memory count (you can hit the space bar to speed that up some) and then you will see a Recovery screen.

4) From the Contivity console menu (fig 3.), go to Interfaces and then Slot 0. Assign a Management IP address and subnet mask that is in the same subnet as your PC. (fig 4.)

Fig 3.

Fig. 4

5) Once the Contivity has rebooted, use a browser on your PC to connect to the management IP address on the Contivity (fig. 5). The Restoration screen will appear.

6) The Host is your PC running the FTP server. Path should be the folder name containing the config (e.g. \sn6987). Note that all necessary files can be found in the sn6987subdirectory (this is a sample name, others will be similar). Enter the user name and password and click ‘Restore.’

Fig. 5

It will take several minutes to restore the files, you can see the status on the FTP server screen.

Once the files are transferred from the FTP server, boot the Contivity. When bootup is complete, it should use the restored configuration. At this point, if the Private and Public interface cables are connected, the tunnels should activate and the restore is complete.

Remember to go to SystemStatisticsFlash and make sure that you have a VPN router with a 128 bit key length, as noted near the bottom of the screen.

Make sure to verify with MCI (804-527-1241 #1) that the tunnels are up (STATUSSESSIONS – under Branch Tunnels – there should be three tunnels connected), and check with the user to make sure that VCIN can be accessed. The user’s PC should be able to ping 100.15.4.232. If successful, have the user access VCIN or Livescan (whichever they use at the site, usually VCIN) as a test.

Call FCRC with the new serial number of the VPN router that you installed. Send the old unit back in the box provided for the new unit.

Important note – a few sites may have T1 cards installed in the VPN router. This will be designated by the email sent to you from FCRC, but it is a good idea to always ask about this when you get a call.

If the site has a T1, you’ll need to install the T1 card in the empty slot in the 600. This is just like adding a PCI card in a PC. Remove the four screws that hold the cover from the bottom of the 600 and slide the cover off. Remove the slot cover and insert the T1 card.

At this point, restore the config as indicated in this document. You will not be able to test the T1 connection but you can test everything else. Remember also that sites with T1 cards do not use the LAN1 interface, instead the cable plugs into the T1 interface.

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