Quick Start Guide for Adtran NetVanta 3458 Router

Quick Start Guide

The Adtran NetVanta 3458 router offers two primary configuration methods: a web-based graphical user interface (GUI) for standard settings and an AOS command line interface (CLI) for advanced configurations. This guide outlines the initial steps to access and configure your device.

Accessing the GUI

To configure the router via a web browser:

1. Connect your PC to the ETH 0/1 port on the back of the unit.
2. Set your PC to a fixed IP address of 10.10.10.2.
3. Enter 10.10.10.1 in your browser address line.
4. Log in using the default credentials: admin (username) and password (password).

Accessing the CLI

To access the AOS CLI via the CONSOLE port, you need a VT100 terminal or a PC with terminal emulation software and a straight-through serial cable (DB-9 male).

1. Connect the serial cable to the CONSOLE port on the front panel.
2. Connect the other end to your terminal or PC.
3. Power on the unit.
4. Open a VT100 terminal session with the following settings: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.
5. Press Enter to activate the CLI.
6. Enter enable at the prompt and provide the password (default is password).

Configuring the Unit's IP Address

Use the following CLI commands to set the IP address and subnet mask for ETH 0/1:

1. Enter config terminal.
2. Enter interface eth 0/1.
3. Enter ip address [IP_ADDRESS] [SUBNET_MASK] (e.g., 10.26.12.12 255.255.255.0).
4. Enter ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 [GATEWAY_IP] to add a default route.
5. Enter no shutdown to activate the interface.
6. Enter exit to return to Global Configuration mode.

Enabling Telnet Access

To enable Telnet access with a custom password:

1. Ensure you are at the (config)# prompt.
2. Enter line telnet 0 4.
3. Enter login.
4. Enter password [YOUR_PASSWORD].
5. Enter exit.
6. Enter do write memory to save the configuration.

Port Pinouts

The router features specific pinout configurations for the Console, Ethernet, and Switch ports. Refer to the technical diagrams in the manual for detailed pin assignments, including PoE (Power over Ethernet) rails for the switch ports.