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Network Configuration Tool

Operation Manual

NEC Corporation
Copyright 2002

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 NETWORK CONFIGURATION TOOL ...................................................................................... 1 1.1 PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................................ 1 1.2 DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................ 1 2 NETCFGTOOL OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 NETCFGTOOL COMMAND MENU STRUCTURE ........................................................................... 2 STARTING NETCFGTOOL ........................................................................................................... 3 CLOSING NETCFGTOOL ............................................................................................................ 4 CREATING A NEW NETWORK CONFIGURATION WORKSPACE. ..................................................... 4 OPENING AN EXISTING WORKSPACE (*.NCT).............................................................................. 4 NETWORK PROPERTIES: NAMING THE INDIVIDUAL NETWORKS IN A WORKSPACE ..................... 6 NETWORK PROPERTIES: NETWORK ADDRESS AND SUBNET SETTING ....................................... 7 EDITING WORKSPACE. ............................................................................................................... 9

2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 3

2.8.1 2.8.2 2.8.3 2.8.4 2.8.5 2.8.6 2.8.7 2.8.8 2.8.9 2.8.10

2.12.1 2.12.2

CREATING CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................... 59 CHANGED NE LIST .............................................................................................................. 62 VIEWING THE SUBNET INFORMATION.................................................................................. 63 EXPORTING NETWORK CONFIGURATION FILES. .................................................................. 64 SAVING CURRENT WORKSPACE. .......................................................................................... 66 PRINTING CURRENT NETWORK ........................................................................................... 67 ABOUT NETWORK CONFIGURATION TOOL ........................................................................... 69

Adding a new Network Element (NE). ........................................................................... 9 Adding back-to-back line (cable) ..................................................................................... 9 Back-to-Back Line Color Codes .....................................................................................10 Deleting a Network Element (NE). ...............................................................................11 Deleting a line (cable) ....................................................................................................11 Setting Pasolink V3 and Pasolink -S Properties..........................................................12 Setting Pasolink + Properties........................................................................................23 MIU (Line Concentrator) Properties ..........................................................................36 MIU (Hop) Properties ...................................................................................................47 Setting line (cable) Properties. ................................................................................58

Exporting Network Configuration files for PNMS.......................................................64 Exporting Network Configuration Files for PM Card .................................................65

MULTIPLE CPMC WORKSPACE............................................................................................ 70

APPENDIX A: MIU SETTINGS....................................................................................................... 72 APPENDIX B: SUBNETS................................................................................................................. 73

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Network Configuration Tool

The Network Configuration Tool (NetCfgTool) is an optional application tool for the Pasolink Network Management System, which provides an easy to use graphical interface in building NEC PASOLINK networks. It is a powerful tool used to generate configuration files for the Pasolink Management Cards (PMC) and network connection data files for the Pasolink Network Management System (PNMS).

1.1 Purpose
This document illustrates the use of the NetCfgTool. The explanation focuses on the common functions of the NetCfgTool and therefore is for general-purpose operation use. Moreover, the NEC PNMS is also described in passing for the users to have a general idea of the NEC PASOLINK NMS.

1.2 Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations

PNMS PMC/CTRL PNMT CPMC / CPM Pasolink Network Management System. Also alternatively referred to as Central Computer in this manual. Pasolink Management Card. (for Pasolink only.) Control Module (CTRL) for Pasolink+ only. Pasolink Network Maintenance Terminal Central PMC. The PMC located on the central station's IDU and is directly connected to the PNMS. Acts as the master in the HDLC chain and are responsible for polling other PMC in its network. Remote PMC. The PMC located on the remote sites that are configured as slaves. Sub-Central PMC. A PMC located in the remote site and is configured as slave to the CPMC but is a master to the sub-network below it. Network Element. Node. Outdoor Unit Indoor Unit High-level Data Link Control protocol Digital Service Channel Point to Point Protocol Simple Network Time Protocol

RPMC / RPM SCPMC / SCPM

NE ODU IDU HDLC DSC PPP SNTP

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2.1

NetCfgTool Operation
NetCfgTool Command Menu Structure
File New Close Open Save Save As Print Area Print Export Changed NE List Exit Application File for PNMS Configuration Files for PM Card

Setting Clear

Main Menu File Edit Network Tools Window Help

Edit Delete

Network New Delete Properties

Tools Create Configuration Performance Subnet Information

Window Cascade Tile

Help Help About NetConfigTool

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2.2

Starting NetCfgTool
To start NetCfgTool: 1. Go to Programs -> NetCfgTool -> NetCfgTool from the Windows 98/NT/2000 Start menu.. 2. NetConfig Tool main window will be displayed.

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2.3

Closing NetCfgTool
To close the NetCfgTool application: 1. Go to File -> Exit Application in the main menu.

2.4

Creating a New network configuration workspace

To start creating new workspace: 1. Go to File -> New on the main menu. 2. A blank workspace will be displayed. 3. If a workspace is currently loaded, a pop-up message will appear to remind the user to save the current workspace before opening a new one. Click on Cancel button and save the current workspace and repeat step 1. 4. Start creating and editing network configuration workspace.

2.5

Opening an existing workspace (*.nct)

NetCfgTool allows you to save a workspace in *.nct file format so that you can open and modify the current network configuration. Once you load an existing/current workspace you will be able to modify, delete or add NEs on the network. (See also 2.12 Saving the Current Workspace.)

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To open an existing workspace: 1. Click on File -> Open at the main menu of the main window.

2. Select the *.nct file of the workspace from the list. 3. Click on Open button.

4. Verify that the correct workspace is opened in the main menu.

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2.6

Network Properties: Naming the individual networks in a workspace

Since one workspace can contain a number of networks, the NetCfgTool allows you to provide useful names to each of the networks. By default, Network-x, where x is the network number, is assigned. To set the network name: 1. Click on Network -> Properties from the main menu or right click anywhere on the current Network window.

2. Enter the name you want to be associated to this workspace/network in the Network Name box. 3. Click on [OK] button to apply the new setting.

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2.7

Network Properties: Network Address and Subnet Setting

The IP addresses assigned by the NetCfgTool to Pasolink network depends on the assigned Network Address and Subnet mask in the Network Properties window. (Please refer to the PNMS Engineering Manual for the network-sizing rule and IP addressing scheme.) To set the subnet of the selected network: 1. Click on Network -> Properties from the main menu. 2. Click on Subnet Tab on the ensuing window.

3. By default the NetCfgTool will utilize the private network address 172.18.0.0 with subnet mask 255.255.254.0. This subnet allocates 512 IP addresses to the selected network. You can modify this subnet by selecting the default subnet and clicking on [Modify] button. In cases wherein the network was initially assigned a smaller subnet, you can add another subnet when the IP address runs out. Click on [Add] button to assign a new subnet to the selected network. **For example, network address 10.10.10.0 with subnet mask 255.255.255.192 was initially assigned to the selected network. This means only 64 address are allocated initially. If the number of NEs exceeds 62, then a new subnet must be assigned to the network to allocate new IP addresses on the new NEs. NOTE: The maximum number of NEs per CPMC network is 416 NEs regardless to whether more than 416 IP addresses are assigned to the network. (See PNMS Engineering Manual)

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4. The ensuing window, Network Address window, allows you to modify the default subnet by either changing the Network Address or the Subnet mask that will be used by the selected network. You can increase or decrease the allocated IP address on the selected network by modifying the subnet mask and the network address on this window. (Refer to Appendix A: Subnets to see the available subnets in the Pasolink network.) In the example shown below, where the network address 172.18.0.64 with subnet mask 255.255.255.192 was given to the selected network, NetCfgTool will allocate IP addreses 172.18.0.65-126 to this network. Note that in this example 62 IP addresses were assigned and 2 were assigned for network address (172.18.0.64) and broadcast address (172.18.0.127). Click on [OK] to apply the new subnet.

When the [Add] button was clicked in step.3, the ensuing window enables you to define another subnet that will be added to the existing subnet. Click on [Add] button to apply the new subnet.

5. Click on [OK] button to apply the new settings.

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2.8 2.8.1

Editing workspace. Adding a new Network Element (NE).

The NetConfig Tool supports Pasolink V3, Pasolink-S , MIU and Pasolink+ network configurations. Therefore a network element can either be a Pasolink V3 or Pasonlik S , MIU or Pasolink+. Note that Pasolink-S and Pasolink V3 share the same configuration. To add a new NE: icon to add a network element. Select the type of NE that you would 1. Click on like to add from the pull-down list. Pasolink V3 is selected by default.

2. Click on the location on the current workspace where you want to add the NE. 3. Arrange the newly added hop according to desired position in the workspace. The Pasolinks can be moved around the workspace by clicking on it and dragging it to the desired location in the workspace

2.8.2

Adding back-to-back line (cable)

To add a back-to-back line (cable): 1. Click on the icon.

2. Click on one of the Pasolink to be connected. Then click on the other Pasolink to be connected with back-to-back line (cable) to the previously selected Pasolink. Refer to the example given below. Example: Connecting Pasolink No.002 with Pasolink No.008 Step 1. Click on icon. Click on Pasolink No. 002.

Step 2. Click on Pasolink No. 008 Step3. Set line properties. (Refer to 2.6.6 Setting Line (cable) Properties.)

Note: Multi-drop or branching Line (B-B) cannot be connected to the output or the NMS signal source -No.001 in this example. PMC NMS port splits only the input signal but not the output signal. This is a hardware limitation of the PMC.

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2.8.3

Back-to-Back Line Color Codes

The NMS back-to-back connection between NEs varies according to the type of NEs connected, speed, synchronization, the port used and the type of protocol used. To allow the network designer to differentiate the various types of connection the NetCfgTool uses color-coded lines.

The following lists the color codes used by the NetCfgTool to represent the different backto-back connection types. Black: represents the common RS-485/RS-232C/9600bps/ASYNC multi-drop line between Pasolink, Line Concentrator, MIU and Pasolink-S NEs. Red: represents the 64kbps/RS-422/SYNC connections between NE1 and NE1 of Pasolink+ NEs. Violet: represents the RS485/19200bps/ASYNC connections NE2 and NE1 of Pasolink+ NE or RS485/19200bps/ASYNC connection between Pasolink+ and Pasolink V3/Pasolink-S/MIU NE. Blue: represents the LAN (Ethernet) back-to-back connection between Pasolink+ NE.

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2.8.4

Deleting a Network Element (NE).

To remove an NE: 1. Right-click on the NE to bring up the context menu.

2. Click on Delete in the context menu to remove the NE.

2.8.5

Deleting a line (cable)

To remove a line: 1. Right click on the line to bring up the context menu.

2. Click on Line Delete in the context menu to continue removing the line.

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2.8.6

Setting Pasolink V3 and Pasolink -S Properties.

To modify Pasolink properties: 1. Right click on the selected Pasolink to bring up the context menu.

2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink Properties window. 3. The Pasolink Properties window will be displayed as shown below.

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2.8.6.1

Editing Pasolink General Parameters

To change the Pasolink General configuration Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected Pasolink to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink Properties window. 3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. The default is the General Tab window, which shows the current configuration.

4. In this window, Equipment Type, Pasolink Name, Area Name, Note, PMC Type, Pasolink Name Position, and Antenna Direction can be defined and modified. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 5.1.

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Table 5.1: Pasolink General Properties

Parameter Equipment Type Network Element Name Area Name Note PMC Type Name Position Antenna Direction Definition Specifies the type of Pasolink equipment of the target NE. (Pasolink V3 or Pasolink-S) Defines the station or site name of the Pasolink. Maximum number characters allowed is 32. Defines the name of the area where the Pasolink is located. (Optional). Maximum number characters allowed is 80. Optional note used to describe the selected Pasolink. Maximum number characters allowed is 80. Defines the role of the Pasolink in the network. It can either be a CPM, RPM or Sub-CPM Defines the position where the Pasolink Name will be displayed in relation to the Pasolink bitmap in the workspace Defines the direction where the Pasolink is facing in the workspace.

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2.8.6.2

Editing the Network Parameters

To change the Pasolink Network Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected Pasolink to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink Properties window. 3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. Click on Network Tab to display the Network Parameter window.

a) Network tab of CPMC

b) Network tab of SCPMC

4. In this window, the IP Address, Opposite Pasolink IP Address, NMS IP Address for Dual, IP Address for SCPM, Parent Pasolink Master, NetMask and Gateway can be viewed. Network Name and Network Name (Secondary) can be modified. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 5.2.

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Table 5.2: Pasolink Network Properties

Parameter Primary IP Address Subnet Mask Definition Defines the assigned IP Address of the selected Pasolink Defines which part of the PMC IP Address will be masked and be defined as its subnet. This also, defines what class of IP addressing is used. (i.e. Class A, Class B, Class C, etc.) Defines the IP Address of the gateway Defines the name of the primary sub-network Defines the IP Address of the opposite station This IP address is only assigned to the NMS port of the CPM with dual-master mode. IP address of the SCPMC in the multi-drop or multibranch network. Not used in RPMC. No entry if the NE is RPMC

Gateway IP Address Network Name Opposite Network Element Secondary* IP Address of NMS (for CPMC with dualmaster mode only) IP Address of SCPM (for SCPMC only) IP Address Network Name

Defines the name of the second sub-network, if there are any, that the selected Pasolink is connected. * In this field, the available information depends on the role of the target NE.

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2.8.6.3

Editing Port Configuration Parameters

To change the Port Configuration Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected Pasolink to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink Properties window. 3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. Click on Port Tab to display the Port Parameter window.

4. In this window, baud rate of the DPU Port and NMS Port can be modified. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 5.3.

Table 5.3: Port Configuration Parameter

Parameter DPU Port Action Mode Baud Rate NMS Port Action Mode Baud Rate Definition Defines the role of the DPU Port of Pasolink. * The possible modes are Master, Slave, and Repeater. Defines the speed of the DPU Port in bits-per-second (bps). Defines the role of the NMS Port of Pasolink.* The possible modes are Master, Slave, Repeater and Disabled. Defines the speed of the NMS Port in bits-per-second (bps).

Defines the wiring (interface) protocol used Mode * This item will not be defined until Create Configuration is done.

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2.8.6.4

Editing HDLC Configuration Parameter

To change the HDLC Configuration Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected Pasolink to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink Properties window. 3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. Click on HDLC Tab to display the Port Parameter window.

4. In this window, the Master Timeout, Master Interval, Slave Timeout, Auto Roll Change, Roll Change and High BER DPU Inhibit can be defined and changed. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 5.4.

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Table 5.4: HDLC Properties

Parameter Master Timeout Master Interval Slave Timeout Auto Role Change Definition The time in seconds wherein the PMC will assume that it has lost communication link with the master PMC. The time in seconds where in the PMC will check for the polling signal from the master PMC. The time in seconds wherein the master PMC will assume that the link with its slave PMC is lost. If enabled, the PMC will automatically change its role from slave to master PMC, once it has lost its link with the master PMC in the upper network. It will also automatically change back to slave once the link with the master is restored. This is normally set to "Enable". The elapsed time in seconds that the slave PM card waits for the polling message from the CPMC before it changes itself to assume the role of the CPMC. If High BER DPU Inhibit is set to Enable, Hi BER alarm is inhibited. This means that it will not be activated even if the DPU port receives degraded data.

Role Change Timeout

High BER DPU Inhibit

2.8.6.5

Editing Other Pasolink Parameters

To change the Other Pasolink Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected Pasolink to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink Properties window. 3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. Click on Others Tab to display the Port Parameter window.

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4. In this window, the Auto Set Time, Set Time Interval, Auto Write Back, and Write Back Interval can be changed. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 5.5.

Table 5.5: Other Properties

Parameter Auto Set Time Set Time Interval Auto Writeback Write Back Interval Definition If enabled, the PMC automatically sets its time to match that of the PNMS or the CPMC. The time interval before the PMC periodically synchronizes its time to the PNMS or CPMC. If enabled, the PMC automatically writes the Log data and PM data to the Flash ROM. The time interval before the PMC writes the Log data and PM data to the Flash ROM.

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2.8.6.6

Editing Pasolink PNMS Parameters ( for CPMC only )

This parameter is relevant only to the NE that is assigned as CPMC. To change the Pasolink V3 or Pasolink-S PNMS Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected Pasolink to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink Properties window. 3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. Click on PNMS Tab to display the PNMS Parameter window.

4. In this window, the IP address and subnet mask information of the PNMS port is defined. As the connection type, LAN or RS232/RS422 is selected, the corresponding parameters in the ensuing box are applied. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 5.6.

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Table 5.6: PNMS Properties

Parameter PNMS Connection Definition Defines the type of connection used by the CPMC to the PNMS. The Pasolink CPMC can connect to the PNMS PC / Workstation either thru RS232C/RS422 (Dial-Up) or LAN (IP) connection. Pasolink V3: RS232C/RS422/LAN Pasolink-S : RS232C/RS422 LAN IP address Net Mask Default Gateway RS232C/RS422 Connection Type IP address of LAN port of the target Pasolink. Subnet mask of LAN port mentioned above. IP address of Default Gateway. Normally the IP address of the PNMS PC. Defines the type of connection used by the CPMC to the PNMS. The Pasolink CPMC can connect to the PNMS PC either thru Direct connection (Dial-Up) or Router connection. When the RS232C or RS422 PNMS connection is selected, the fields are sensitive. The IP address defines that is used by the RS232C or RS422 port of the Pasolink IDU. Subnet Mask of the RS232C or RS422 port mentioned above.

IP Address

Net Mask

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2.8.7

Setting Pasolink + Properties.

To modify Pasolink+ properties: 1. Right click on the selected Pasolink to bring up the context menu

2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink+ Properties window. 3. The Pasolink+ Properties window will be displayed as shown below

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2.8.7.1

Editing Pasolink+ General Parameters

To change the Pasolink+ General configuration Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected Pasolink+ to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink+ Properties window. 3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. The default is the General Tab window, which shows the current configuration.

4. In this window, Pasolink Name, Area Name, Note, PMC Type, Pasolink Name Position, and Antenna Direction can be changed. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 6.1.

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Table 6.1: Pasolink+ General Properties

Parameter System Equipment Type Network Element Name Area Name Note PMC Type PMC Type Root NE Definition The type of Pasolink+ equipment: STM-1, STM-0 and PDH. The name of the NE in the network. The area where the NE is located (optional). Additional description, or remark on the NE. (optional) Role of the PMC in the network. CPMC, SCPMC or RPMC. Checked when selected NE is CPMC. This is automatically checked by the NetCfgTool for every Pasolnk + CPMC. Automatically or Manually set the subnet of the DPU/Radio port and the NE1 port. When the Subnet Separation mode is set to manual, this parameter can be customized. Either the DPU/NE1 is separated or in the same subnet. The position of the text in the workspace can be customized here. The antenna icon in the workspace can be customized to face either Right or Left. This provides the IP information of the available port in the Pasolink+ NE. The IP address that the port uses and its subnet mask can be viewed in this section.

Subnet Separation Mode Radio/NE1 Interface

Position/Direction

Name Position Antenna Direction

Port Information

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2.8.7.2

Editing Pasolink+ Mode Parameters

In Pasolink+ network, the number of NEs per sub-network is selectable: 1, 5,13, 29, or 61 NE/subnetwork. To select the number of NEs per subnetwork, you can manual set the assigned Netmask in this tab. Also the IP address assignment on the selected NE can be manually assigned by enabling it in this tab (Warning!!!: Please proceed with caution when manually assigning IP addresses) To change the Pasolink+ Mode Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected Pasolink+ to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink+ Properties window. 3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. The default is the General Tab window, which shows the current configuration. Click on the Mode tab to display the Mode parameters.

4. In this window, the IP address and Netmask assignment mode can be selected. The default and recommended setting of this parameter is Auto or automatic IP address assignment of the NetConfig Tool.

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2.8.7.3

Editing Pasolink+ Radio/NE1 Parameters

To change the Pasolink+ Radio/NE1 Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected Pasolink+ to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink+ Properties window. 3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. The default is the General Tab window, which shows the current configuration. Click on the Radio/NE1 tab to bring up the Pasolink+ port information.

4. In this window, the IP Address information of the Pasolink+ ports are defined. If Radio/NE1 interface from the General tab is set to The Same Subnet, the IP address under Bridge is used. On the other hand, if Different subnet is set, the IP addresses under Separate Interface are used. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 6.2. NOTE: The IP addresses, Net Masks can only be manually set if it is set to Manual in Mode tab. (See 2.8.7.2 Editing Pasolink+ Mode Parameters)

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Table 6.2: Pasolink Radio/NE1 Properties

Parameter IP Address Bridge IP Address Bridge Netmask IP Address of Radio Netmask of Radio IP Address of NE1 Netmask of NE1 Port Setting Radio /Speed Radio /Opposite IP Address NE1 /Speed NE1 /Mode Definition IP address of the Bridge or LAN port of the Pasolink+ IDU Subnet mask of the LAN port IP address of the DPU/Radio port. Subnet mask of the DPU/Radio Port IP address of NE1 port Subnet mask of NE1 port Speed of the DPU port of the Pasolink+ radio IP address of the opposite Pasolink+ radio (DPU port). Speed of the NE1 port of the target Pasolink+ The HDLC mode of NE1 port. Enabled only when NE1 (64000 bps is used). The possible modes are Master, Slave and Disabled.

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2.8.7.4

Editing Pasolink+ NE2 Parameters

To change the Pasolink+ NE2 Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected Pasolink+ to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink+ Properties window. 3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. The default is the General Tab window, which shows the current configuration. Click on the NE2 tab to bring up the Pasolink+ NE2 port information.

4. In this window, the IP Address information of the Pasolink+ NE2 port is defined. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 6.3.

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Table 6.3: Pasolink NE2 Properties

Parameter Common Data Link Definition Type of data link protocol used by NE2. This is always set at HDLC when connected in multi-drop with another Pasolink+. The data link will be set to PPP when connected to a Pasolink V3/PasolinkS/MIU CPMC. IP address of NE2. Subnet mask of NE2 port. Speed of NE2 port. Specifies if the NE2 port is used in HDLC. The NE2 port can either be Master, Slave or blank. Automatically allow the NetConfig tool to terminate the HDLC connection of the selected NEs NE2 port, if it is the last port in the HDLC line. (Recommended) If Terminal Auto Assign is set to Manual, the termination on the NE2 port can be set to On or Off.

IP Address Net Mask Speed HDLC Mode Terminal Auto Assign

Terminate

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2.8.7.5

Editing Pasolink+ LAN (B-B) Parameters

To change the Pasolink+ LAN (B-B) Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected Pasolink+ to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink+ Properties window. 3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. The default is the General Tab window, which shows the current configuration. Click on the LAN (B-B) tab to display the LAN (BB) parameters.

4. The IP address and Netmask of the LAN port is defined in this window. It is shown only if the back to back connection is set to LAN.

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2.8.7.6

Editing Pasolink+ PNMS Parameters (for CPMC only)

This parameter is relevant only to the NE that is assigned as CPMC. To change the Pasolink+ PNMS Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected Pasolink+ to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink+ Properties window. 3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. The default is the General Tab window, which shows the current configuration. Click on the PNMS tab to bring up the Pasolink+ PNMS parameter.

4. In this window, the IP Address and subnet mask information of the PNMS port is defined. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 6.4. (See also 2.7 Network Properties: Setting-up the PNMS Connection.)

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Table 6.4: Pasolink NE2 Properties

Parameter PNMS Connection Definition Defines the type of connection used by the CPMC to the PNMS. The Pasolink+ CPMC can connect to the PNMS PC either thru V.11 (Dial-UP) connection or LAN (IP) connection. IP Address When the Ethernet connection is selected, the LAN fields are sensitive. The IP address defines that that is used by the LAN port of the Pasolink+ IDU. Note that is only used when the LAN port is used for PNMS connection IP address of LAN port of the Pasolink+. This is only set if the selected NE is a CPMC. Net Mask V.11 (Default) IP Address Subnet mask of LAN port mentioned above. When the Dial-Up connection is selected, the V.11 fields are sensitive. The IP address defines that that is used by the V.11 port of the Pasolink+ IDU. Note that is only used when the V.11 port is used for PNMS connection. Subnet Mask of the V.11 port mentioned above. Connection speed used by the dial-up.

LAN

Net Mask Speed

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2.8.7.7

Editing Pasolink+ Routing Parameters

To change the Pasolink+ Routing Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected Pasolink+ to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink+ Properties window. 3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. The default is the General Tab window, which shows the current configuration. Click on the Routing tab to display the routing parameters.

4. The IP address of the Default Gateway can be set in this window. The Default Gateway IP address is normally the IP address of the PNMS PC / Workstation or the associated router of the PNMS.

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2.8.7.8

Editing Pasolink+ SNTP Parameters

Pasolink+ support Simple Network Time Protocol, used to synchronize its internal clock to a defined Time-server in the network. To change the Pasolink+ SNTP Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected Pasolink+ to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink+ Properties window. 3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. The default is the General Tab window, which shows the current configuration. Click on the SNTP tab to display the SNTP parameters.

4. The Time Synchronization mode can be set in this window. The time on the Pasolink+ CRTL module can either be synchronized to the PNMS PC / Workstation, a time-server with SNTP in the network or set to None or no time synchronization. The IP address of the time-server as well as the Refresh Interval- the time in seconds that has elapsed before the NE will try to synchronize its internal clock to a specified time-server can be set in this window.

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2.8.8

MIU (Line Concentrator) Properties

Line Concentrator is a Stand-alone MIU that is used as a CPMC to poll other NEs in its sub-network. To modify MIU (Line Concentrator) properties: 1. Right click on the selected MIU (Line Concentrator) to bring up the context menu.

2. Click on Properties to open the Properties window of the selected Line concentrator.

3. The Properties window of the Line Concentrator contains the parameters shown and defined in Table 7.1 below:

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Table 7.1: Line Concentrator Properties Parameter System Equipment Redundancy Total PMC Definition In Line Concentrator this field will display Line Concentrator and will be grayed-out/not selectable. Not Applicable. The total number of PMCs needed to monitor the selected equipment. NOTE: In case of Line concentrator, ONLY 1 PMC is allowed. DO NOT set the Total PMC to a value greater than 1. Type Repeater Type Bit Rate ID FASYNC Alarm Active Symbol Name Not Applicable. Not Applicable. Not Applicable. Not Applicable. The name that will be associated with the selected Line concentrator symbol. NOTE: This is the primary name NE in the workspace. This name will NOT be associated to the configuration file for this NE. To set the name for the configuration file see section 2.6.8.1.1 Editing the Line Concentrator NE General Tab, Table 7.2) Name Position Line Direction MIU CPMC Normal The position where the name of the selected Line concentrator will be displayed. Defines which side the NMS line will be added to the Line concentrator. This button contains the NE properties of the Line concentrator. This contains the network, HDLC, port and other parameters connected to the NMS setting of the MIU. (See Appendix A: MIU Setting)

4. Click on [OK] button after completing the Line concentrator properties setup.

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2.8.8.1

CPMC Normal
To set the NE properties of the MIU (Line Concentrator): 1. Right-click on the target Line Concentrator. 2. Select Properties from the context menu. 3. Click on [CPMC Normal] button on the ensuing window.

4. The NE properties of the Line concentrator will be displayed. Click on [OK] button to apply the save and close the window. [Cancel] button will close the window without saving the changes.

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2.8.8.1.1

Editing the Line Concentrator NE Properties General Tab

To change the Line Concentrator General configuration Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected Line Concentrator to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the line concentrator Properties window. 3. Click on [CPMC Normal] button. 4. The NE Properties window will appear. The default is the General Tab window, which shows the current configuration.

5. In this window, the NE Name, Area Name, Note, Equipment Type and A/D Convert Type can be changed. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 7.2.

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Table 7.2 General MIU (Line Concentrator) Properties

Parameter System NE Name Area Name Note PMC Usage Equipment Type Performance Monitor Input A/D Convert Type Definition The name that will be associated to the target NE. This name will be applied in the configuration files The area where the NE is located (optional). Additional description of the NE (optional). Not Available Displayed as Line Concentrator (not selectable). Not Available. The number of Analog-to-Digital conversions used in the MIU. The MIU is capable of processing a maximum of two (2) A/D conversions. Set as CPMC for line concentrators cannot be modified.

PMC Type

2.8.8.1.2

Editing the MIU Network Properties

(See 2.8.6.2 Editing the Network Parameters.)

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2.8.8.1.3

Editing the Line Concentrators HDLC Properties

To change the HDLC configuration Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected Line concentrator to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the Properties window. 3. Click on [CPMC Normal] button. 4. The NE Properties window will appear. The default is the HDLC Tab window, which shows the current configuration.

5. The HDLC properties window contains the parameters concerning the HDLC settings of the target Line Concentrator. Note that the HDLC default values are the optimum (recommended) settings. The definition of the HDLC parameters is shown in Table 7.3.

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Table 7.3 HDLC Properties

Parameters HDLC Timer Master Timeout Master Interval Slave Timeout Role Change Auto Role Change Definition The time in seconds wherein the PMC will assume that it has lost communication link with the master PMC. The time in seconds where in the PMC will check for the polling signal from the master PMC. The time in seconds wherein the master PMC will assume that the link with its slave PMC is lost. If enabled, the PMC will automatically change its role from slave to master PMC, once it has lost its link with the master PMC in the upper network. It will also automatically change back to slave once the link with the master is restored. This is normally set to "Enable". The elapsed time in seconds that the slave PM card waits for the polling message from the CPMC before it changes itself to assume the role of the CPMC. If High BER DPU Inhibit is set to Enable, Hi BER alarm is inhibited. This means that it will not be activated even if the DPU port receives degraded data.

Role Change Timeout

HDLC Relay

High BER DPU Inhibit

2.8.8.1.4

Editing the Line Concentrator Port Properties

To change the Port configuration Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected Line Concentrator to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the Properties window. 3. Click on [CPMC Normal] button.

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4. The MIUs NE Properties window will appear. The default is the Port Tab window, which shows the current configuration.

5. The Port properties window contains the parameters defining the port settings of the target Line Concentrator. The definition of the Port parameters is shown in Table 7.4.

Table 7.4 Port Properties

Parameters DPU Port* Action Mode Baud Rate Mode NMS Port Action Mode Baud Rate Mode Terminal Control Definition Defines the role of the DPU Port of MIU. Disabled for Line Concentrator. Not applicable. Not applicable. Defines the role of the NMS Port of MIU. Set to Master for Line concentrators. Defines the speed of the NMS Port in bits-per-second (bps). Defines the wiring (interface) protocol used Terminates the RS485 protocol line when enabled.

* Not used by Line concentrator.

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Other Properties
To change the Line concentrator Port configuration Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected Line Concentrator to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the MIU Properties window. 3. Click on [CPMC Normal] button. 4. The Line Concentrators NE Properties window will appear. The default is the Other Tab window, which shows the current configuration.

5. The Other properties window contains the parameters defining the Time and Flash ROM settings of the target Line Concentrator. The definition of the Other parameters is shown in Table 7.5.

Table 7.5 Other Properties

Parameter Definition Auto Set Time Set Time Interval If enabled, the PMC automatically sets it time to match that of the PNMS or the CPMC. The time interval before the PMC periodically synchronizes its time to the PNMS or CPMC. If enabled, the PMC automatically writes the Log data and PM data to the Flash ROM. The time interval before the PMC writes the Log data and PM data to the Flash ROM.

Set Time

Flash ROM

Auto Write Back Write Back Interval

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2.8.8.1.6 Editing Line Concentrators PNMS Properties

To change the Line Concentrator PNMS configuration Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected MIU to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the MIU Properties window. 3. Click on [CPMC Normal] button. 4. The Line Concentrators NE Properties window will appear. The default is the PNMS Tab window, which shows the current configuration.

5. The PNMS properties window contains the parameters defining the PNMS connection type, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and other network parameters of the Line concentrator. As connection LAN or RS232/RS422 is selected, the corresponding parameters in the ensuing box are applied. The definition of the PNMS port parameters is shown in Table 7.6.

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Table 7.6 PNMS Properties

Parameter PNMS Connection Definition Defines the type of connection that the PMC in the Line concentrator has the PNMS. There are three (3) possible PNMS connections allowed by the PMC namely: RS-232C: PNMS connects to the PMC using RS232C/19.2kbps Asynchronous interface. RS-422: PNMS connects to the PMC using RS422/19.2kbps/V.11 Asynchronous Interface LAN: PMC connects directly to an Ethernet network using 10BaseT/10Mbps interface. LAN* IP Address Net Mask Default Gateway Defines the IP address that will be assigned to the LANPNMS port of the PMC. Defines the subnet mask used by the LAN port of the PMC. Defines the IP address where of the machine where the traps from the PMC will be forwarded. In cases where the PNMS PC/WS is in the same network (LAN) as the PMC, this will be normally the IP address of the PNMS PC/WS. In case of WAN or networks wherein the PNMS is located in another network, this will be the IP address of the nearest router. RS232C/RS422 Connection Type Specifies whether the RS232C/RS422 connection is Direct or through Router. Direct - connection means the PNMS PC connects to the CPMC using its local COM ports. Router means that the CPMC is connected to the PNMS through a router. In this case the IP address must be in the same subnet as the routers serial port. IP Address Net Mask Defines the IP address that will be assigned to the PNMS port of the PMC. Defines the subnet mask used by the PNMS port of the PMC.

*Option only available if the PMC used in the Line Concentrator supports LAN connection

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2.8.9

MIU (Hop) Properties

This is a type of MIU that equips with microwave radio and can be used as CPMC, SCPMC or RPMC. To modify MIU (Hop) properties: 1. Right click on the selected MIU (Hop) to bring up the context menu

2. Click on Properties to open the Properties window of the selected MIU (Hop).

3. The Properties window of the MIU contains the parameters shown and defined in Table 7.1 below: 4. Click on [OK] button after completing the MIU properties setup.

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Table 8.1: MIU (Hop) Properties

Parameter System Equipment Definition Specifies the type of equipment monitored by the MIU. They are 2000S or 2300S or 2500S or 2600S or 3000S or 3500S or Other equipment, which can Pasolink NE without PM card or other vendors equipment. The redundancy of the selected equipment. (1+0, 1+ 1, or N+1 system.) The total number of PMCs needed to monitor the selected equipment. When the selected equipment is 2000S or 2500S or 2600S, the termination type is specified in this parameter. The equipment type specified above can either be Repeater or Terminal type. The repeater type specifies the mode of repeating the signal at the 2600S radio. The 2600S can function as either a Dropins or Through repeater. This is only available for 2600S radio that has the repeater function enabled. (See also Type.) This parameter specifies the bit rate of the 2500S radio (32MB, 8x2MB or 4x2MB). When Other Equipment is selected the bit rate selection is (34MB, 17MB, or 8MB). This parameter is not available for other equipment types. This data is used for the Block Error Counter (BEC) of the Performance Monitor function. Specifies when the FASYNC alarm is active for the selected equipment. (Low Active or High Active) This data is used in UAS measurement of the Performance Monitor. The primary name that will be associated with the target MIUs symbol in the workspace. This name will be the displayed on the NetCfgTool workspace and will NOT be associated to the configuration files. To set the NE name for the configuration files, please go to section 2.6.9.1.1 Editing the MIU NE Properties General Tab, Table 8.2) and set the PMCs individually if more than one PMC is installed in the target MIU. Name Position Line Direction PMC Button [CMPC/SCPCM/RPMC Normal/Additional/etc] The position where the name of the target MIU will be displayed. Defines which side the NMS line will be added to the MIU. This button contains the NE properties of the MIU. This contains the network, HDLC, port and other parameters connected to the NMS setting of the MIU. It also describes the PMC type (CPMC, SCPMC, or RPMC) and the PMC Usage (Normal, Additional PC, Regular CH, or Protection CH). (See Appendix A: MIU Setting)

Redundancy Total PMC Type

Repeater Type

Bit Rate ID

FASYNC Alarm Active

Symbol

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2.8.9.1

PMC Button - CMPC/SCPMC/RPMC Normal/Additional PMC

To set the NE properties of the MIU: 1. Right-click on the target MIU NE. 2. Select Properties from the context menu. 3. Click on [CPMC (or SCPMC or RPMC) Normal] button on the ensuing window.

4. The NE properties of the MIU will be displayed. Click on [OK] button to apply the save and close the window. [Cancel] button will close the window without saving the changes.

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2.8.9.1.1

Editing the MIU properties General Tab

To change the MIU General configuration Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected MIU to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the MIU Properties window. 3. Click on [CPMC (or SCPMC or RPMC) Normal] button. 4. The MIUs NE Properties window will appear. The default is the General Tab window, which shows the current configuration.

5. In this window, the NE Name, Area Name, Note, Equipment Type, Performance Monitoring, A/D Convert Type and PMC Type can be changed. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 7.2.

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Table 8.2 General MIU Properties

Parameter System NE Name Area Name Note PMC Usage Definition The name that will be associated to the target NE. This name will be applied in the configuration files. The area where the NE is located (optional). Additional description of the NE (optional). In case that the selected MIU contains more than one PMC. The following PMC usage will apply: 1. ) For 1+0/1+1/Line Concentrator/Other Equipment system: a.)1st PMC is used as Normal. b.) and the other PMC's are used as Additional PMC. 2.) For N+1 system: a) 1st PMC is used as Protection CH. B.) and the other PMC's are used as Regular CH or Additional PMC. The type of equipment monitored by the target MIU. The number of MIU channels used for performance monitoring functions. The MIU can accommodate up to 2 CH for performance monitoring purposes. The number of Analog-to-Digital conversions used in the MIU. The MIU is capable of processing a maximum of two (2) A/D conversions. The role of the PMC in the target MIU NE in the HDLC chain.

Equipment Type Performance Monitor Input A/D Convert Type

PMC Type

2.8.9.1.2

Editing the MIU Network Properties

(See 2.8.6.2 Editing the Network Parameters.)

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2.8.9.1.3

Editing the MIU HDLC Properties

To change the MIU HDLC configuration Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected MIU to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the MIU Properties window. 3. Click on [CPMC (or SCPMC or RPMC) Normal] button. 4. The MIUs NE Properties window will appear. The default is the HDLC Tab window, which shows the current configuration.

5. The HDLC properties window contains the parameters concerning the HDLC settings of the target MIU. Note that the HDLC default values are the optimum (recommended) settings. The definition of the HDLC parameters is shown in Table 7.3.

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Table 8.3 MIU HDLC Properties

Parameters HDLC Timer Master Timeout Definition The time in seconds wherein the PMC will assume that it has lost communication link with the master PMC. The time in seconds where in the PMC will check for the polling signal from the master PMC. The time in seconds wherein the master PMC will assume that the link with its slave PMC is lost. If enabled, the PMC will automatically change its role from slave to master PMC, once it has lost its link with the master PMC in the upper network. It will also automatically change back to slave once the link with the master is restored. This is normally set to "Enable". The elapsed time in seconds that the slave PM card waits for the polling message from the CPMC before it changes itself to assume the role of the CPMC. If High BER DPU Inhibit is set to Enable, Hi BER alarm is inhibited. This means that it will not be activated even if the DPU port receives degraded data.

Master Interval Slave Timeout Role Change Auto Role Change

Role Change Timeout

HDLC Relay

High BER DPU Inhibit

2.8.9.1.4

Editing the MIU Port Properties

To change the MIU Port configuration Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected MIU to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the MIU Properties window. 3. Click on [CPMC (or SCPMC or RPMC) Normal] button.

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4. The MIUs NE Properties window will appear. The default is the Port Tab window, which shows the current configuration.

5. The Port properties window contains the parameters defining the port settings of the target MIU. The definition of the Port parameters is shown in Table 7.4.

Table 8.4 Port Properties

Parameters DPU Port Action Mode Baud Rate Mode Definition Defines the role of the DPU Port of MIU. Defines the speed of the DPU Port in bits-per-second (bps). Defines the protocol used in the DPU port. RS422/RS232 and G.703 can be used in the MIUs DPU port. Defines the role of the NMS Port of MIU. Defines the speed of the NMS Port in bits-per-second (bps). Defines the wiring (interface) protocol used Terminates the RS485 protocol line when enabled

NMS Port

Action Mode Baud Rate Mode Terminal Control

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2.8.9.1.5

Editing the MIU Other Properties

To change the MIU Port configuration Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected MIU to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the MIU Properties window. 3. Click on [CMPC/RPMC Normal] button. 4. The MIUs NE Properties window will appear. The default is the Other Tab window, which shows the current configuration.

5. The Other properties window contains the parameters defining the Time and Flash ROM settings of the target MIU. The definition of the Other parameters is shown in Table 7.5.

Table 8.5 Other Properties

Parameter Set Time Auto Set Time Set Time Interval Flash ROM Auto Write Back Write Back Interval Definition If enabled, the PMC automatically sets it time to match that of the PNMS or the CPMC. The time interval before the PMC periodically synchronizes its time to the PNMS or CMPMC. If enabled, the PMC automatically writes the Log data and PM data to the Flash ROM. The time interval before the PMC writes the Log data and PM data to the Flash ROM.

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2.8.9.1.6

Editing the MIU PNMS Properties

To change the Line Concentrator PNMS configuration Parameters: 1. Right click on the selected MIU to bring up the context menu. 2. Click on Properties to open the MIU Properties window. 3. Click on [CPMC (or SCPMC or RPMC) Normal] button. 4. The MIUs NE Properties window will appear. The default is the PNMS Tab window, which shows the current configuration.

5. The PNMS properties window contains the parameters defining the PNMS connection type, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and other network parameters of the Line concentrator. As connection LAN or RS232/RS422 is selected, the corresponding parameters in the ensuing box are applied. The definition of the PNMS port parameters is shown in Table 7.6.

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Table 8.6 PNMS Properties

Parameter PNMS Connection Definition Defines the type of connection that the PMC in the Line concentrator has with the PNMS. There are three (3) possible PNMS connections allowed by the PMC namely: RS-232C: PNMS connects to the PMC using RS232C/19.2kbps Asynchronous interface. RS-422: PNMS connects to the PMC using RS422/19.2kbps/V.11 Asynchronous Interface LAN: PMC connects directly to an Ethernet network using 10BaseT/10Mbps interface. LAN* IP Address Net Mask Default Gateway Defines the IP address that will be assigned to the LAN-PNMS port of the PMC. Defines the subnet mask used by the LAN port of the PMC. Defines the IP address where of the machine where the traps from the PMC will be forwarded. In cases where the PNMS PC/WS is in the same network (LAN) as the PMC, this will be normally the IP address of the PNMS PC/WS. In case of WAN or networks wherein the PNMS is located in another network, this will be the IP address of the nearest router. RS232C/RS422 Connection Type Specifies whether the RS232C/RS422 connection is Direct or through Router. Direct - connection means the PNMS PC connects to the CPMC using its local COM ports. Router means that the CPMC is connected to the PNMS through a router. In this case the IP address must be in the same subnet as the routers serial port. IP Address Net Mask Defines the IP address that will be assigned to the PNMS port of the PMC. Defines the subnet mask used by the PNMS port of the PMC.

*Option only available if the PMC used in the MIU supports LAN connection.

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2.8.10 Setting line (cable) Properties.

To modify line properties: 1. Right click on the line to bring up the context menu.

2. Click on Line Properties on the context menu.

3. The Line Properties window will appear. In this window, the Connect Mode of the two Pasolinks connected with back-to-back connection can be changed. RS-485 or RS-232C can be used. Connect Port specifies the Pasolink+ port where line (back-to-back) is to be connected this is only available for Pasolink + NEs. Pasolink+ can have back-to-back connections on NE1, NE2 or LAN ports.

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2.9

Creating Configuration
Create Configuration function allows flexibility in designing network configuration. This function can automatically make configuration for PM Cards and PNMS. IP Addresses and PM Type are automatically assigned to the PM Cards in the workspace. Configuration is done, by considering the size and the number of NE's available in the network. To create configurations: 1. Verify that the workspace is already finished and that all the Pasolinks and back-toback (B-B) lines to be contained in this network have been inserted. Also verify that the CPMC Properties and PPP connection have been properly set. (See sections 2.7 Setting PPP connection and 2.8 CPMC Properties.) 2. Click on Tools | Create Configuration in the main menu.

3. The create configuration window wizard will be displayed. Click on [Next] button to continue.

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4. Check the Automatically set PMC type box if necessary on the ensuing window. By ticking this box, NetConfig Tool will automatically set PMC type and allocate NE's according to the maximum number of NE's that can be contained in a sub-network. Click on [Next] button to continue.

5. A message box, stating the status of the configuration will appear. If there are no errors encountered in the creation of the network configuration, this message will just prompt the user that process was "Completed successfully". Click on [Next] button to continue.

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6. Click on [Finish] button to complete the operation. The [Changed NEs List] button provides information of the NEs that have been modified when the configuration was created. This is a useful feature when modifying an existing network configuration. Note: Please refer to 2.10 for the explanation of Changed NEs List button.

7. Slide over the pointer on the NEs displayed in the workspace to verify if all the NEs have been assigned with appropriate IP address and names.

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2.10 Changed NE List

This function provides a quick view of the NEs whose contents have been changed since last update of the network. It indicates those NEs whose configuration information that need to be downloaded into PM cards because of the changes. To make sure that the accurate Change NE List is displayed, complete the operation of Export Configuration File to PM Card of the active workspace and downloading the configuration files to the PM cards before starting a new round of Create Configuration function. This window can be invoked at the end of Create Configurations operation (See 2.9 Creating Configuration) or click on File -> Changed NEs List in the main menu.

Save button can be used to save the listing to an Excel csv file.

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2.11 Viewing the Subnet Information

NetCfgTool allows you to view the subnet information of the currently active or selected network. The subnet information contains the Network Address (and subnet mask) and IP addresses of the NEs in the selected network. To view the subnet information: 1. Click on Tools | Subnet Information in the main menu.

2. The Subnet Information contains the following information about the selected network: Network Address column: The network address is divided in to two parts this division represented by the / sign. The IP address on the left of the / is the network address of the NE and the one on the right is the subnet mask. Network Element Name: the associated name of the network element. IP Address: The IP address assigned to the NE. For SCPMCs with two IP addresses, this is normally the Primary IP address on the NE.

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2.12 Exporting Network Configuration files.

2.12.1 Exporting Network Configuration files for PNMS
This function exports the data file for the PNMS, which allows the network designer to easily modify the network. The NetConfig Tool creates a network connection file, which can be later copied to the PNMS directory to facilitate the addition of new Pasolink NEs in the NMS network. To export network configuration file for PMNS: 1. Click on File | Export | File for PNMS on the main menu.

2. Specify the directory or folder where the NetCfg2Pnms.dat file will be saved. Note: you can save the file in another file name just make sure that the file type is NetCfgToolFiles(*.dat).

3. Click on OK button to continue the process. 4. Verify that the file saved in the specified folder.

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2.12.2 Exporting Network Configuration Files for PM Card

This function allows the user to create PM card configuration files automatically. NetConfig Tool, creates the configuration for the given network and exports all configuration files (system.cfg and network.cfg) for each of the specified sites PMC's in the workspace.) This ultimately, saves time and minimizes error in the network design process. To export network configuration file for PM Card: 1. Click on File | Export | Configuration Files for PM Card on the main menu.

2. Specify the directory of folder where the PM Card network configuration file will be exported. The file type of the exported file should be config (*.cfg). The file will be stored in /../PM-Card/Network-x folder.

3. Click on [OK] button to continue the process. 4. Verify that the file saved in the specified folder.

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2.13 Saving Current Workspace.

This function allows the network designer to save the current workspace in an *.nct file format that can be opened using the NetConfig Tool for future modifications in the network. It is recommended that the user save the existing workspace for an easier addition, and/or modification of the existing NMS network. To save the current workspace: 1. Click on File -> Save from the main menu of the main window.

2. Specify the Folder and File Name where the current workspace will be saved. 3. Click on [Save] button. 4. Verify that the workspace was saved in the selected folder.

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2.14 Printing Current Network

This function allows the network designer to print the designed network. First please define an area of network for print. To define the Print Area: 1. Click on File -> Print Area from the main menu of the main window.

2. The default print area that covers the entire window is displayed with surrounding dotted line as shown below.

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3. To define a new print area, press left button of the mouse and draw a box to cover the desired area as shown below.

4. Click on File -> Print from the main menu of the main window to start printing.

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2.15 About Network Configuration Tool

To verify the version of the NetConfig Tool being used: 1. Click on Help | About NetCfgTool from the main menu of the main window.

2. Click on OK button to close the about box.

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Multiple CPMC Workspace

PNMS in normal operations manages more than one CPMC cluster. This section describes the procedure in creating multiple-CPMC configuration for the PNMS. By default, the NetConfig Tool opens one workspace during startup. Each workspace represents one network and each network in turn represents one CPMC cluster or group. The default workspace is displayed as Network 1 in the NetConfig Tool window. To add another CPMC cluster or group 1. Click on Network -> New. This will open a new workspace in the NetConfig Tool.

2. Add the new NEs the new workspace as necessary.

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3. You have to separately Create Configuration for each workspace/network. Select the network that you want to create configuration and then click on Tools Create Configuration. 4. The number of workspace depends on the network-sizing rule defined in the PNMS Engineering Manual.

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Appendix A: MIU Settings

The NE Properties of the individual PMC you have to click on the PMC button on the MIU block of the MIU Properties. This appendix will explain the naming convention used in the PMC button show below. (1) (2)

The name of the PMC button is comprised of two distinct parts: (1) PMC type, (2) PMC Usage. The PMC type can either be RPMC, CPMC or SCPMC depending on the role of the PMC in the HLDC polling. The PMC Usage depends on the order of the PMC in the MIU and the redundancy. The table below illustrates the PMC usage convention used in the MIU. Total PMC Total PMC = 1 (Line concentrator/other equipment with no redundancy). Redundant System 1+0/1+1 PMC Type/PMC Usage RPMC Normal CPMC Normal SCPMC Normal N+1 RPMC Protection CH CPMC Protection CH SCPMC Protection CH Line Concentrator/ Other Equipment RPMC Normal CPMC Normal SCPMC Normal Total PMC >= 2 1+0/1+1 N+1 RPMC Additional PMC RPMC Regular CH

For N+1 configuration, the default value of the PMC Usage is Regular CH. When adding new PMCs the user must change the PMC usage of the additional PMCs individually in the MIU properties window. When changing the PMC Usage a warning message will appear. (i.e When adding a new PMC on the existing system the new PMC will be labeled as Additional PMC.) Line Concentrator RPMC Additional PMC

The additional PMCs are sequential. When deleting a PMC, the NetCfgTool will delete the last PMC added first. This means you cannot add an additional PMC without deleting the PMCs below it first.

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Appendix B: Subnets
Table 10: Pasolink and Pasolink+ radio IP available sub-network Subnet Mask 255.255.254.0 (Default) 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.128 255.255.255.192 Number of available IP address /subnet 512 (2 class-C subnets) 256 (1 class-C subnet) 128 (2 subnets) 64 (4 subnets) Range (0~511) (0~255) (0~127) (128~255) (0~63) (64~127) (128~191) (192~255) (0~31) (32~63) (64~95) (96~127) (128~159) (160~191) (192~223) (224~255) (0~15) (16~31) (32~47) (48~63) (64~79) (80~95) (96~111) (112~127) (128~143) (144~159) (160~175) (176~191) (192~207) (208~223) (224~239) (240~255) (0~7) (8~15) (16~23) (24~31) (32~39) (40~47) (48~55) (56~63) (64~71) (72~79) (80~87) (88~95) (96~103) (104~111) Network Address xxx.xxx.xxx.0 xxx.xxx.xxx.0 xxx.xxx.xxx.0 xxx.xxx.xxx.128 xxx.xxx.xxx.0 xxx.xxx.xxx.64 xxx.xxx.xxx.128 xxx.xxx.xxx.192 xxx.xxx.xxx.0 xxx.xxx.xxx.32 xxx.xxx.xxx.64 xxx.xxx.xxx.96 xxx.xxx.xxx.128 xxx.xxx.xxx.160 xxx.xxx.xxx.192 xxx.xxx.xxx.224 xxx.xxx.xxx.0 xxx.xxx.xxx.16 xxx.xxx.xxx.32 xxx.xxx.xxx.48 xxx.xxx.xxx.64 xxx.xxx.xxx.80 xxx.xxx.xxx.96 xxx.xxx.xxx.112 xxx.xxx.xxx.128 xxx.xxx.xxx.144 xxx.xxx.xxx.160 xxx.xxx.xxx.176 xxx.xxx.xxx.192 xxx.xxx.xxx.208 xxx.xxx.xxx.224 xxx.xxx.xxx.240 xxx.xxx.xxx.0 xxx.xxx.xxx.8 xxx.xxx.xxx.16 xxx.xxx.xxx.24 xxx.xxx.xxx.32 xxx.xxx.xxx.40 xxx.xxx.xxx.48 xxx.xxx.xxx.56 xxx.xxx.xxx.64 xxx.xxx.xxx.72 xxx.xxx.xxx.80 xxx.xxx.xxx.88 xxx.xxx.xxx.96 xxx.xxx.xxx.104

255.255.255.224

32 (8 subnets)

255.255.255.240

16 (16 subnets)

255.255.255.248

8 (32 subnets)

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Subnet Mask

Number of available IP address /subnet

Range (112~119) (120~127) (128~135) (136~143) (144~151) (152~159) (160~167) (168~175) (176~183) (184~191) (192~199) (200~207) (208~215) (216~223) (224~231) (232~239) (240~247) (248~255) (0~3) (4~7) (8~11) (12~15) (16~19) (20~23) (24~27) (28~31) (32~35) (36~39) (40~43) (44~47) (48~51) (52~55) (56~59) (60~63) (64~67) (68~71) (72~75) (76~79) (80~83) (84~87) (88~91) (92~95) (96~99) (100~103) (104~107) (108~111) (112~115) (116~119) (120~123) (124~127) (128~131) (132~135)

Network Address xxx.xxx.xxx.112 xxx.xxx.xxx.120 xxx.xxx.xxx.128 xxx.xxx.xxx.136 xxx.xxx.xxx.144 xxx.xxx.xxx.152 xxx.xxx.xxx.160 xxx.xxx.xxx.168 xxx.xxx.xxx.176 xxx.xxx.xxx.184 xxx.xxx.xxx.192 xxx.xxx.xxx.200 xxx.xxx.xxx.208 xxx.xxx.xxx.216 xxx.xxx.xxx.224 xxx.xxx.xxx.232 xxx.xxx.xxx.240 xxx.xxx.xxx.248 xxx.xxx.xxx.0 xxx.xxx.xxx.4 xxx.xxx.xxx.8 xxx.xxx.xxx.12 xxx.xxx.xxx.16 xxx.xxx.xxx.20 xxx.xxx.xxx.24 xxx.xxx.xxx.28 xxx.xxx.xxx.32 xxx.xxx.xxx.36 xxx.xxx.xxx.40 xxx.xxx.xxx.44 xxx.xxx.xxx.48 xxx.xxx.xxx.60 xxx.xxx.xxx.56 xxx.xxx.xxx.56 xxx.xxx.xxx.64 xxx.xxx.xxx.68 xxx.xxx.xxx.72 xxx.xxx.xxx.76 xxx.xxx.xxx.80 xxx.xxx.xxx.84 xxx.xxx.xxx.88 xxx.xxx.xxx.92 xxx.xxx.xxx.96 xxx.xxx.xxx.100 xxx.xxx.xxx.104 xxx.xxx.xxx.108 xxx.xxx.xxx.112 xxx.xxx.xxx.116 xxx.xxx.xxx.120 xxx.xxx.xxx.124 xxx.xxx.xxx.128 xxx.xxx.xxx.132

255.255.255.252

4 (64 subnets)

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Subnet Mask

Number of available IP address /subnet

Range (136~139) (140~143) (144~147) (148~151) (152~155) (156~159) (160~163) (164~167) (168~171) (172~175) (176~179) (180~183) (184~187) (188~191) (192~195) (196~199) (200~203) (204~207) (208~211) (212~215) (216~219) (220~223) (224~227) (228~231) (232~235) (236~239) (240~243) (244~247) (248~251) (252~255)

Network Address xxx.xxx.xxx.136 xxx.xxx.xxx.140 xxx.xxx.xxx.144 xxx.xxx.xxx.148 xxx.xxx.xxx.152 xxx.xxx.xxx.156 xxx.xxx.xxx.160 xxx.xxx.xxx.164 xxx.xxx.xxx.168 xxx.xxx.xxx.172 xxx.xxx.xxx.176 xxx.xxx.xxx.180 xxx.xxx.xxx.184 xxx.xxx.xxx.188 xxx.xxx.xxx.192 xxx.xxx.xxx.196 xxx.xxx.xxx.200 xxx.xxx.xxx.204 xxx.xxx.xxx.208 xxx.xxx.xxx.212 xxx.xxx.xxx.216 xxx.xxx.xxx.220 xxx.xxx.xxx.224 xxx.xxx.xxx.228 xxx.xxx.xxx.232 xxx.xxx.xxx.236 xxx.xxx.xxx.240 xxx.xxx.xxx.244 xxx.xxx.xxx.240 xxx.xxx.xxx.252

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