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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 Copyright ............................................................................................................ 1
2 About this Manual .............................................................................................. 2
2.1 Cautions and Symbols ............................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Important Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................................... 2
3 Modem Description ............................................................................................ 3
3.1 Modem Front Panel .................................................................................................................................... 3
3.2 Modem Back Panel ..................................................................................................................................... 4
3.3 Power Supply ............................................................................................................................................. 5
4 Modem Web Interface ........................................................................................ 6
4.1 Connecting the Modem to Your Computer ................................................................................................. 6
4.2 Accessing the Modem Web Interface ......................................................................................................... 7
4.3 Overview Web Interface ............................................................................................................................. 8
4.3.1 General Lay Out .................................................................................................................................... 8
4.3.2 Menu Structure ..................................................................................................................................... 9
4.4 Status Bar ................................................................................................................................................. 10
4.4.1 Ethernet LED ....................................................................................................................................... 10
4.4.2 Satellite LED ....................................................................................................................................... 10
4.4.3 Software LED ...................................................................................................................................... 10
4.4.4 Rebooting the Modem ........................................................................................................................ 11
4.5 Terminal Status ......................................................................................................................................... 12
4.5.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 12
4.5.2 Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 13
4.5.2.1 Ethernet Overview ........................................................................................................................ 13
4.5.2.2 Satellite Overview ......................................................................................................................... 13
4.5.2.3 Software version .......................................................................................................................... 14
4.5.3 Interface Statistics ............................................................................................................................... 14
4.6 Terminal Installation ................................................................................................................................. 15
4.6.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 15
4.6.2 Selecting the Outdoor Unit .................................................................................................................. 16
4.6.3 Selecting the Spot Beam ..................................................................................................................... 17
4.6.4 Pointing the Antenna ........................................................................................................................... 18
4.6.4.1 Manual Pointing ........................................................................................................................... 18
4.6.4.2 Automatic Pointing ....................................................................................................................... 22
4.6.5 Software Download ............................................................................................................................. 23
4.6.6 Validating the Installation .................................................................................................................... 24
4.6.6.1 Accepting the Disclaimer ............................................................................................................. 25
4.6.6.2 Entering your Location ................................................................................................................. 26
4.6.6.3 Validation ..................................................................................................................................... 29
4.7 Terminal Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 30
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4.7.1 Ethernet Interface ............................................................................................................................... 30
4.7.1.1 View the Ethernet Interface Configuration .................................................................................... 30
4.7.1.2 The Parameters of the Ethernet Interface .................................................................................... 31
4.7.1.3 Modifying the Ethernet Interface Configuration ............................................................................ 32
4.7.2 Satellite Interface ................................................................................................................................ 32
4.7.2.1 Viewing the Satellite Interface Configuration ................................................................................ 33
4.7.2.2 The Parameters of the Satellite Interface ..................................................................................... 34
4.7.2.3 Edit the Satellite Interface Configuration ...................................................................................... 35
4.7.3 Antenna Controlling ............................................................................................................................ 37
4.7.4 Outdoor Unit ....................................................................................................................................... 40
4.7.4.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 40
4.7.4.2 Display Outdoor Unit Parameters ................................................................................................. 41
4.7.4.3 Edit General ODU Configuration .................................................................................................. 45
4.7.4.4 Edit Outdoor Unit Type Parameters ............................................................................................. 46
4.7.4.5 Add Outdoor Unit Parameters ...................................................................................................... 47
4.7.5 Multicast .............................................................................................................................................. 49
4.7.5.1 View the Multicast Configuration .................................................................................................. 49
4.7.5.2 The Multicast Parameters ............................................................................................................ 49
4.7.5.3 Edit the Multicast Configuration ................................................................................................... 50
4.8 Device Info ................................................................................................................................................ 51
4.8.1 Software .............................................................................................................................................. 51
4.8.2 Hardware ............................................................................................................................................ 52
4.9 Diagnostics ............................................................................................................................................... 53
4.9.1 Diagnostic Report ............................................................................................................................... 53
4.9.2 Generating a Logfile ............................................................................................................................ 54
4.9.3 Performance Counters ........................................................................................................................ 55
4.10 Test ......................................................................................................................................................... 56
4.10.1 Test Descriptions .............................................................................................................................. 57
4.10.1.1 Hardware Test ............................................................................................................................ 57
4.10.1.2 Software Test ............................................................................................................................. 57
4.10.1.3 LAN Test .................................................................................................................................... 58
4.10.1.4 Satellite Connection Test ........................................................................................................... 58
4.10.1.5 Traffic Test ................................................................................................................................. 59
4.10.2 On-Screen Test Results ................................................................................................................... 60
4.10.3 Export Test Results ........................................................................................................................... 61
5 Expert Mode ..................................................................................................... 62
5.1 Login as Expert ........................................................................................................................................ 62
5.2 Additional Functionality in Expert Mode .................................................................................................... 63
5.2.1 Configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 64
5.2.1.1 Edit the Satellite Interface Configuration ...................................................................................... 64
5.2.1.2 Satellite Configuration - Select a Beam ........................................................................................ 64
5.2.1.3 Satellite Configuration - Add a Beam ............................................................................................ 66
5.2.1.4 Edit or Add Outdoor Unit parameters ........................................................................................... 66
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5.2.2 Statistics ............................................................................................................................................. 67
5.2.2.1 Demodulator Statistics ................................................................................................................. 67
5.2.3 Installation Carrier ............................................................................................................................... 71
5.2.3.1 Installation Carrier Settings .......................................................................................................... 72
5.2.3.2 Installation Carrier Control ........................................................................................................... 73
6 Appendix A - Acronyms ................................................................................... 74
7 Appendix B - Licenses ..................................................................................... 76
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Copyright User Manual MDM3X00
1 Copyright
© January 6, 2017
The material contained in this document is confidential and intended for use only by parties authorized by Newtec Cy nv.
All Rights Reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means whether, electronic, mechanical, or otherwise without the prior written permission of:
Newtec Cy nv
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Tel: +32 3 780 65 00
Fax: +32 3 780 65 49
www.newtec.eu sales@newtec.eu
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About this Manual
2 About this Manual
This user manual is intended for the user of the MDM3100 IP Satellite Modem and MDM3300 Satellite Modem. It provides a description of the modem and a detailed description of how to use the GUI (Graphical User Interface).
2.1 Cautions and Symbols
The following symbols appear in this manual:
A caution message indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also refer to a procedure or practice that, if not correctly followed, could result in equipment damage or destruction.
A hint message indicates information for the proper operation of your equipment, including helpful hints, shortcuts or important reminders.
A reference message is used to direct to a location in a document with related document or a web-link.
2.2 Important Safety Precautions
Please first read the safety precautions which can be found on the CD-ROM provided with your modem.
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Modem Description
3 Modem Description
3.1 Modem Front Panel
Nr What Description
1
Power LED Blue continuous - when powered up.
2
RX indicator LED Blue continuous - forward satellite signaling
receiving.
3
TX indicator LED Blue blinking - traffic transmitting via the satellite
link.
4
Warning LED Yellow continuous - when the terminal is not
logged on to the satellite network.
5
LAN indicator LEDs • Blue continuous - Link layer status.
• Blue blinking - Ethernet frames are received or transmitted.
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3.2 Modem Back Panel
Nr What Description
1
24 V power cable connector
Power connector.
2
TX connector Indoor connection for the transmit coax cable.
3 Earthing
connection
Technical earth connection; used when the modem is installed within a rack to ensure that all equipment chassis fixed within a rack are at the same technical earth potential.
Note: The grounding thread of the device must be connected according to the local regulations.
4
RX connector Indoor connection for the receive coax cable.
5
Fan connector Connection for the optional fan kit.
For future use - not yet supported.
6
Gigabit Ethernet cable connectors
Connection for the LAN, type RJ-45 (Ethernet cable).
• Left LED (orange continuous): Link layer status.
• Right LED (orange blinking): Ethernet frames are received or transmitted.
7
Reset button Multi-functional button:
• Press once briefly (hold less than 5 seconds) to reboot the modem.
• Press and hold for more than 5 seconds to perform a Factory Reset. This will reboot the modem and change all IP-settings back to the default factory settings.
8
USB Port For future use - not yet supported.
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Modem Description
3.3 Power Supply
• Universal input range: nominal 100–240 Volt /50–60 Hz
• IEC60320/C14 socket
• CE approved
• Output 24 V / 5 A
• Plug 4-pin Power DIN
Optionally a power unit is orderable which can serve as BUC power supply (if the BUC requires 48 V or more power than the 80 W the MDM3100 can deliver).
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Modem Web Interface
4 Modem Web Interface
4.1 Connecting the Modem to Your Computer
• Plug the network cable in the modem's and your computer's Ethernet ports.
• Connect the power adapter provided in the box gently to the modem and a wall outlet. The result should resemble like the figure below:
Check if your computer is set to DHCP.
This way the computer can receive an IP address from the modem.
To check and/or change your IP settings, please refer to the help pages of the Operating System on your computer.
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Modem Web Interface
4.2 Accessing the Modem Web Interface
In the normal operational mode a connected computer should be configured in DHCP mode to retrieve an IP address automatically and to retrieve the DNS server. The modem acts as a DHCP server for the computer.
Browse to the web interface
» Type the modem's address in the address bar of the browser: 192.168.1.1.
The first time your modem starts up, you are prompted for the Expert password in order to start the installation procedure.
If your modem has already been installed before, you are re-directed to the Status page of the terminal.
When the terminal is not linked to the satellite network, after three minutes, the computer will automatically receive its IP address, via DHCP, from the modem and you will then be able to browse the web interface.
If no DHCP address is assigned to your terminal: remove the Ethernet cable from your computer, wait a few seconds, and plug the Ethernet cable back into your computer. If the problem remains, you need to assign a static IP address to your computer.
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Modem Web Interface
4.3 Overview Web Interface
4.3.1 General Lay Out
Each of the web interface pages contains the same elements.
A - Banner:
The banner contains the Newtec logo, the Air MAC address and the languages in which the GUI can be displayed.
B - Status bar:
The status bar always shows the most important status LEDs. This information will be specified in the body of the Status page.
C - Menu structure:
On the left hand side of the page the site navigation is found. Click an item to select it.
D - Body:
The actual content of the web interface is shown in the body. It always shows the page title and one or more content blocks or forms.
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4.3.2 Menu Structure
• Terminal Status Check on the device and network status.
• Terminal Installation Run the installation procedure.
• Terminal Configuration
• Ethernet Interface Check and alter the Ethernet interface configuration.
• Satellite Interface Check and alter the Satellite interface configuration.
• Antenna Controlling Enable automatic pointing mode. Check and alter corresponding ACU settings.
• Outdoor Unit Check and alter the Outdoor Unit configuration.
• Multicast Check and alter the Multicast configuration.
• Device Info Check the Hardware version. Check or alter the software version.
• Diagnostics Generate a diagnostic report.
• Test Run tests on the device.
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Modem Web Interface
4.4 Status Bar
4.4.1 Ethernet LED
The Ethernet LED gives the general status of the Ethernet connection to the modem.
LED Color Code
Description
Red
Connection is not OK.
Yellow
Only appears if DHCP is enabled. Connection is OK, but no DHCP address is given.
Green
A DHCP address is given (if DHCP is enabled) and the connection is OK.
4.4.2 Satellite LED
The Satellite LED gives the general status of the Satellite connection to the modem.
LED Color Code
Description
Red
No connectivity, no valid signal received.
Yellow
A valid signal was received. The terminal is busy logging in on the satellite network.
Green
The system is operational and the user is logged in on the satellite network.
4.4.3 Software LED
The Software LED gives the general status of the installed software or the updates.
LED Color Code
Description
Red
The terminal has a newer software version than the running software version, and the newer software version was not selected because the software validation process failed.
Yellow
The terminal is retrieving new software via satellite. This can take up to 10 minutes.
Green
No problem. The terminal is running with the latest software version.
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Modem Web Interface
4.4.4 Rebooting the Modem
See section ModemBackPanelonpage4 for similarities with the hardware button reboot.
» Click the Reboot link at the right of the status bar to reboot the terminal.
The modem will reboot and return to the Status page. This may take up to one minute, including satellite link initialization.
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4.5 Terminal Status
4.5.1 Introduction
The Status Page contains two parts as shown in the figure below:
• Overview
This part gives an overview of the modem, demodulator and software state.
• Interface Statistics
This part gives an overview of the modem statistics.
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4.5.2 Overview
4.5.2.1 Ethernet Overview
The Ethernet status is indicated by a state description. The possible modem state descriptions are given below:
Ethernet status
Description
Ok
A DHCP address is given (if DHCP is enabled) and the connection is OK.
Warning
Only appears if DHCP is enabled. Connection is OK, but no DHCP address is given.
Error
Connection is not OK.
4.5.2.2 Satellite Overview
The modem state is indicated by a state description. The possible modem state descriptions are given below:
Modem state
Description
Awaiting installer action
The terminal is waiting for an action of the installer.
Satellite network lookup
The terminal is looking for the satellite network.
Synchronizing
The terminal found the satellite network and time synchronization.
Synchronized
The terminal is synchronized and can directly log in on the satellite network when IP traffic is received via the Ethernet interface.
Network login The terminal is trying to log in on the satellite network.
Operational
The terminal is logged in. The return link technology (CPM, HRC or DVB-S2) used by the modem is also shown.
An error message can be displayed. This error message displays the current error status and will be reset when the terminal has entered the satellite network and the terminal is operational.
Please refer to the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM (provided with your modem) for more details on possible errors and actions needed to resolve the occurring error.
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The demodulator state is built as follows (see the table below for more details):
• -95.0 dBM, Es/No: 23.2 dB, <Satellite network name>
Demodulator Label Value
Description
-xx.x dBm Indication of the received signal strength expressed in dBm. This indication can change when going from pointing mode to operational mode.
Es/No
Es/No is an indication of the received signal quality expressed in dB. This indication can change when going from pointing mode to operational mode.
Satellite network name Optional satellite network name as specified by the Network
Operator.
4.5.2.3 Software version
The running software version is indicated by its version number.
4.5.3 Interface Statistics
Modem state
Description
Interfaces Ethernet
interface
User side interface (Ethernet frames)
Satellite interface Satellite side interface (IP packets)
Directions RX
Receive IP traffic of the modem, including all multicast and unicast traffic, as well as internal management traffic.
TX
Transmit IP traffic of the modem, including all transmitted IP packets, unicast traffic, control & management traffic.
Statistics Volume
Total number of received (or transmitted) bytes.
Packets
Received (or transmitted) Ethernet frames or IP packets.
Errors
Number of occurred errors.
Dropped
Dropped Ethernet frames or IP packets.
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Modem Web Interface
4.6 Terminal Installation
4.6.1 Introduction
• The first time your modem starts up, you are redirected to the Terminal Installation page. The installation procedure must be performed step by step, and starts with selecting an outdoor unit (see section SelectingtheOutdoorUnitonpage16).
• If your modem has already been installed before, an overview of the selected installation settings is displayed.
• Click Restart if you want to restart the complete installation procedure.
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4.6.2 Selecting the Outdoor Unit
"Outdoor Unit" is defined as the combined set of antenna, LNB and BUC.
• Select the outdoor unit type which will be connected to your modem.
Selecting an incorrect outdoor unit type may prevent the modem from logging onto the network.
The supported outdoor unit type(s) are predefined in factory.
If, for some reason, your outdoor unit is not listed, please refer to
AddOutdoorUnitParametersonpage47
• Confirm the selected outdoor unit.
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Modem Web Interface
4.6.3 Selecting the Spot Beam
The spot beams are predefined in factory.
If, for some reason, a new beam has to be added, please refer to
SatelliteConfiguration-AddaBeamonpage66.
• Select the beam identifier corresponding to your location and confirm.
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Modem Web Interface
4.6.4 Pointing the Antenna
There are two ways to point the antenna:
1. Manual pointing, using the Point&Play tool
2. Automatic pointing, using an Antenna Control Unit (ACU)
4.6.4.1 Manual Pointing
Before proceeding with this step, make sure that:
• Your antenna, LNB and BUC are properly installed. For instructions, refer to its manufacturer's installation guide.
• The LNB is connected to the RX interface on the modem.
Note: The BUC should not yet be connected to the TX interface.
• If two pointing carriers have been preconfigured, keep the pre-selected carrier. If pointing fails during the procedure, you will need to repeat this step with the other pointing carrier.
• Click Start Pointing to start the pointing procedure with the Point&Play tool and proceed to the next section: Using the Point&Play Tool.
• Click Skip Pointing to skip the pointing procedure (use if the antenna is already correctly pointed). You can proceed to SoftwareDownloadonpage23.
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Using the Point&Play Tool
The Point&Play tool helps you to point the antenna correctly. During the pointing procedure, the Point&Play tool can produce various sounds, each having a specific meaning described below.
High uninterrupted tone (correct tone)
The antenna points to the correct satellite and is receiving the strongest signal. Some fine-pointing might still be required to find the optimal position of the antenna (highest tone within the high uninterrupted tone range).
Medium or high interrupted tone
The antenna points to the correct satellite but does not receive the strongest signal so far. The pointing procedure must be continued until an uninterrupted high tone is perceived.
Low uninterrupted tone
The antenna points to a wrong satellite or is not pointing to a satellite.
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To Use the Point&Play Tool
• Connect the TX interface on the modem to the Point&Play tool.
• Connect the earphone to the Point&Play tool. Make sure the Point&Play tool is still switched off.
• Switch on the Point&Play tool by slowly turning the volume wheel until the green LED illuminates. Put on the earphone and adjust the volume if necessary.
Ensure that the volume of the Point&Play® tool is not set too loud, otherwise damage to your hearing may occur.
• Start pointing the antenna until you hear the highest possible uninterrupted tone.
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Modem Web Interface
Check the Pointing
• If the antenna is correctly and optimally pointed, the message Correct satellite - pointed optimally appears in the modem webGUI. You can now proceed to the next section: Finishing
the Pointing.
• If the antenna is not yet optimally pointed, the message Correct satellite - not pointed optimally is displayed. Continue the pointing procedure until optimal pointing is achieved.
In case of problems, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide available on the CD-ROM provided with your modem.
Finishing the Pointing
• Switch off the Point&Play tool.
• Remove the TX cable from the Point&Play tool and connect it to the BUC.
• Back at your computer, click Finish Pointing .
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4.6.4.2 Automatic Pointing
This pointing method uses an Antenna Control Unit (ACU) which is connected to the modem via Ethernet.
Antenna pointing information is then exchanged using OpenAMIP (Open Antenna to Modem Interface Protocol).
Automatic pointing is enabled via the Antenna Controlling submenu. Please refer to
AntennaControllingonpage37 for more details. It is advised to click Restart after enabling automatic
pointing. Pointing starts automatically if the communication between modem and ACU is ok.
Pointing is finished automatically after the ACU has signaled to the modem that it has found the correct satellite.
Use Finish Pointing if the automatic pointing fails and if you want to interrupt the automatic pointing procedure. This allows to verify the automatic pointing settings or to troubleshoot the issue.
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4.6.5 Software Download
The modem continuously checks for software updates.
• If the software is still up to date, this step is skipped automatically. You can proceed to the next step: Validating the Installation.
• If a newer software version is available, download will start automatically.
Once the download is complete, the new software is written to flash memory and the modem reboots to activate the new software. You can now proceed to the next step: ValidatingtheInstallation
onpage24.
You may need to refresh the page of your browser manually after the reboot.
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Modem Web Interface
4.6.6 Validating the Installation
When the previous step is completed, the following screen is shown:
The modem will now check if the quality of the installation needs to be validated. This depends on your Network Operator.
• If validation is not required, this step is skipped automatically. The following screen appears:
Your modem is now installed. Depending on your Service Provider, you might need to register first before you can start browsing the web.
• If validation of your terminal installation is required by your Service Provider, please proceed with this section and execute the following sequence of tasks.
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4.6.6.1 Accepting the Disclaimer
As this validation procedure involves sensitive information such as geographical location of the terminal which is subject to legal restrictions, a disclaimer is presented. Please read the disclaimer message and indicate your acceptance by clicking Confirm .
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4.6.6.2 Entering your Location
The validation of your installation is based on the geographical location of your terminal.
There are 2 options to enter this information:
• Option 1: enter your address.
• Option 2: enter your location's latitude and longitude.
Option 1: Enter your Address
» Enter the address where the terminal is located. At a minimum, your city and country are
required.
» A list of one or more matching locations is displayed.
Select your address from the list and click Next to view your location on a map. If your address is not listed or no results are displayed, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide available on the CD-ROM provided with your modem.
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» Click Confirm to accept and proceed.
If this is not your location, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide available on the CD-ROM provided with your modem.
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Option 2: Enter your Location
» Enter your location’s latitude and longitude.
These values should be entered in degrees, minutes and seconds notation or in decimal form (using a dot as a separator).
Positive latitude = NORTH, positive longitude = EAST.
» Click Next to continue.
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4.6.6.3 Validation
Once the location is confirmed, the validation of the installation starts.
» When the validation is successful, the following screen is shown:
» If the validation fails, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide available on the CD-ROM provided with
your modem.
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4.7 Terminal Configuration
4.7.1 Ethernet Interface
This section describes the interface between the computer and the modem.
4.7.1.1 View the Ethernet Interface Configuration
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4.7.1.2 The Parameters of the Ethernet Interface
The displayed parameters and their description:
Parameter Description
Ethernet
Eth MAC address MAC address of the Ethernet interface
Management IP address Management IP address of the Ethernet interface
Netmask
Network range for the user's LAN
VLAN Overview
Logical Interface Logical interface used on the modem within the network
Virtual Network Name of the virtual network the modem belongs to.
An MDM3x00 can belong to 8 different networks.
Gateway Address (IPv4) IPv4 address used as gateway address for the connected CPEs
within that network
Gateway Netmask (IPv4)
Network range for the user's LAN within that network
Gateway Address (IPv6) IPv6 address used as gateway address for the connected CPEs
within that network
Gateway Netmask (IPv6)
Network range for the user's LAN within that network
DHCPv4 enabled Indicates whether the DHCP server on the terminal is enabled or
not.
• The VLAN Overview parameters are signaled from the hub towards the modem. These parameters are set by the Service Provider and cannot be edited by the end user.
• In ExpertModeonpage62 , two additional parameters are displayed: DHCP TFTP server & DHCP TFTP file. These two parameters are legacy and can be ignored.
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4.7.1.3 Modifying the Ethernet Interface Configuration
• Click Edit in the Web Interface > View Configuration Ethernet interface to change the Ethernet Settings.
• Edit the parameters to be changed.
• Click Save in the Web Interface > Edit Configuration Ethernet interface to save the new settings.
The Ethernet interface configuration is now saved.
4.7.2 Satellite Interface
This section describes the interface settings between the terminal and the satellite.
The satellite interface settings are predefined in factory. These settings may only be changed upon advice of your Service Provider!
A satellite beam covers a limited geographical area in which terminals are serviced by the satellite.
The displayed satellite interface settings depend on the beam that was selected during the terminal installation. Refer to TerminalInstallationonpage15 for more information.
Every satellite interface setting consists of:
Initial Receive Carrier
This is the initial receive carrier through which the modem will try to gain access to the network.
Pointing Carrier
This carrier is needed to enable antenna pointing via the Point&Play mechanism or the automatic pointing method. When two different pointing carriers are assigned to the terminal, the installer can perform his pointing on two different pointing carriers. At least one pointing carrier must be enabled.
Maximum two satellite interface settings per beam can be assigned to the terminal. This is for redundancy or migration reasons. In case two initial receive and/or pointing carriers are assigned to the terminal, one preferred carrier is marked.
In case no carrier setting is configured, no carrier setting is shown in the GUI.
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4.7.2.1 Viewing the Satellite Interface Configuration
Maximum two initial receive carrier settings and pointing carrier settings can be assigned and displayed. Only the settings that are enabled are displayed. How to change the satellite interface configuration is described in section EdittheSatelliteInterfaceConfigurationonpage 35.
If two initial receive carriers are enabled and displayed, the preferred initial receive carrier is marked green. If two pointing carriers are enabled and displayed, the default pointing carrier is marked green.
The pointing carrier that is used for pointing is selected through the Terminal Installation menu. Refer to TerminalInstallationonpage15 for more details.
The parameter values in the figure below are just an example. They are randomly chosen and may therefore differ from the predefined settings on your modem.
If multiple beams are configured, you can select another beam from the dropdown list in the General section to view its satellite settings. Changing the active beam is done via the Terminal Installation menu.
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4.7.2.2 The Parameters of the Satellite Interface
Parameter Description
Satellite Properties
Polarization Skew
Skew angle in degrees applied by the satellite operator. Check with your satellite operator to know this value. Value is a positive or negative integer with dotted decimal notation.
Orbital Position Orbital position of the satellite in degrees and East/West selection.
Satellite Latitude Variance
Only applicable in case of automatic pointing.
Value which is typically used for inclined orbit satellites. Check with your satellite operator to know this value.
Initial Receive Carrier
Default
Marker for the default Initial Receive Carrier.
Transport Mode
• DVB-S
• DVB-S2 (CCM)
• DVB-S2 (ACM)
Frequency
Initial receive frequency (GHz)
Symbol Rate Initial receive symbol rate (Mbaud)
Polarization
Reflects the polarization of the received carrier. Possible values are:
• Horizontal
• Vertical
• Circular Left
• Circular Right
Pointing Carrier
Default
Marker for the default pointing carrier
Transport Mode
• DVB-S
• DVB-S2 (CCM)
• DVB-S2 (ACM)
Frequency
Initial receive frequency (GHz)
Symbol Rate Initial receive symbol rate (Mbaud)
Polarization
Reflects the polarization of the received carrier. Possible values are:
• Horizontal
• Vertical
• Circular Left
• Circular Right
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4.7.2.3 Edit the Satellite Interface Configuration
Editing the Satellite Interface Configuration can be disabled by the Network Operator. In such case, the Edit button is not present and the configuration settings are read-only.
• Click Edit in the Web Interface > View Satellite Configuration Interface.
• Edit the parameters to be changed.
At least the preferred initial receive carrier and default pointing carrier must be enabled.
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• Click Save in the Web Interface > Edit Configuration Satellite Interface to save the new settings.
The adjusted satellite interface configuration is now ready for use.
Refer to TerminalInstallationonpage15 if you want to change the selected beam.
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4.7.3 Antenna Controlling
This submenu is used to enable automatic pointing. Automatic pointing only applies if an Antenna Control Unit ACU is connected to the modem, as mentioned in AutomaticPointingonpage22.
• Click Edit and select the Automatic Pointing check box to enable this pointing method.
• Click Save .
• Enter values for the parameters which are used for OpenAMIP communication between the modem and the ACU.
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Parameter Description
ACU IPv4 Address IPv4 address of the ACU.
Modem uses the entered IP address to reach the ACU. Make sure the management IP address of the modem and the ACU are in the same IP subnet.
ACU TCP Port TCP port of the ACU.
Modem uses the entered TCP port to reach the ACU.
Timeout Requested Keep alive time in which the modem asks the ACU to send its GPS
coordinates and the antenna status.
Timeout Tolerance If the modem does not receive the status within this time interval, the
modem switches back to pointing mode.
Use L-Band Frequency Check box to indicate if modem sends L-band frequency or RF
frequency to the ACU.
TX Polarization Indicates the polarization of the signal transmitted by the modem, as
the ACU can support both co- and cross polarization and might expect this value from the modem.
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Once automatic pointing is enabled, the modem sends the parameters of the default pointing carrier and the outdoor unit towards the ACU via OpenAMIP messages. Pointing carrier parameters are set as described in SatelliteInterfaceonpage32 .The ACU uses this data to track the correct satellite.
• Check the monitoring parameters to verify the OpenAMIP communication between modem and ACU.
Parameter Description
Communication Channel State
Indicates if the TCP communication between modem and ACU is OK or not.
Keep Alive Interval Time interval in which the ACU expects feedback from the modem.
Antenna Status Message from the ACU informing the modem about antenna
pointing status. Possible values are:
• OK
• Not OK
• Unknown
TX Allowed Message from the ACU informing the modem that it can transmit a
signal. Transmission is typically allowed after pointing is successfully completed.
Latitude
Latitude provided by the GPS of the ACU.
Longitude
Longitude provided by the GPS of the ACU.
RX Message Counter Number of OpenAMIP messages sent by the ACU and received by
the modem.
TX Message Counter Number of OpenAMIP messages sent by the modem towards the
ACU.
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4.7.4 Outdoor Unit
4.7.4.1 Introduction
An "Outdoor Unit" (ODU) is defined as the combined set of antenna, LNB and BUC.
The MDM5000 modem hardware and software supports several ODU types, but in order to verify the quality of a terminal installation, the system should know which ODU is actually used.
An ODU type is known to the terminal in one of the following ways:
• Normally one or more ODU types are predefined in factory. If only one ODU type is preconfigured, this ODU will be selected automatically during the installation procedure (see TerminalInstallationonpage15). If multiple types are predefined, then the user can select the ODU he is actually using via a dropdown list during the installation procedure.
• If no ODU types have been preconfigured, the user must first add one or more ODU types before starting the installation procedure (see AddOutdoorUnitParametersonpage47).
ODU types are not only configured in the modem, but are also set by the Network Operator in the hub. Consequently the parameters visible in the modem GUI must match with the ones defined at the hub side, in order for the modem to be able to transmit and receive. This is particularly important when adding new ODU types.
The ODU types are not affected by a factory reset of the modem.
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4.7.4.2 Display Outdoor Unit Parameters
When selecting the Outdoor Unit configuration from the menu, the parameters of the ODU which was selected during installation are displayed by default. If multiple outdoor unit types are defined, you can use the dropdown box to select the ODU for which you want to display the parameters.
Editing or adding an ODU can be disabled by the Network Operator. In such case, the Edit or Add buttons are not present and the ODU configuration settings are read-only.
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The displayed parameters and their descriptions are shown in the table below:
Parameter Description
ODU Type Configuration
Active ODU ID Indicates which outdoor unit is active.
ODU Type Id Positive integer used as unique identifier.
• Range 1-32 is reserved for Newtec ODU types.
• Range 33-64 is for user definable ODU types.
ODU Description String used as a description of the selected ODU type.
Power Off Timeout Indicates the time the device is unavailable.
Elevation Offset Future Use
Reflector Type Future Use
Linear Polarization Indication
Future Use
Positive Feed Reading
Future Use
Feed Reading When RX Hor
Future Use
Receive
22 kHz Tone Used to inform the LNB about which frequency band it needs to use. Refer
to the LNB datasheet to know which values to set. Possible values are:
• Off
• On
• Band selection
Voltage
Used to inform the LNB about which polarization it needs to use. Refer to the LNB datasheet to know which values to set. Possible values are:
• Off
• Fixed 13V
• Fixed 18V
• Band selection (if not set via 22 kHz tone)
• Polarization selection
Low Band L.O. Local oscillator frequency (in GHz) used when the LNB is operating in low
band, which can typically be found in the LNB datasheet. Only applicable if ‘Band selection’ is used in 22 kHz or Voltage settings. If ‘Band selection’ is not used, then only one local oscillator frequency needs to be set (as there is no distinction between high and low band).
Low Band RF Start Minimum frequency used by the LNB when operating in low band, which
can typically be found in the LNB datasheet. Only applicable if ‘Band selection’ is used in 22 kHz or Voltage settings. If ‘Band selection’ is not used, then only one RF Start frequency needs to be set (as there is no distinction between high and low band).
Low Band RF Stop Maximum frequency used by the LNB when operating in low band, which
can typically be found in the LNB datasheet. Only applicable if ‘Band selection’ is used in 22 kHz or Voltage settings. If ‘Band selection’ is not used, then only one RF Stop frequency needs to be set (as there is no distinction between high and low band).
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Parameter Description
High Band L.O. Local oscillator frequency (in GHz) used when the LNB is operating in high
band, which can typically be found in the LNB datasheet. Only applicable if ‘Band selection’ is used in 22 kHz or Voltage settings. If ‘Band selection’ is not used, then only one local oscillator frequency needs to be set (as there is no distinction between high and low band).
High Band RF Start
Minimum frequency used by the LNB when operating in high band. Only applicable if ‘Band selection’ is used in 22 kHz or Voltage settings. If ‘Band selection’ is not used, then only one RF Start frequency needs to be set (as there is no distinction between high and low band).
High Band RF Stop Maximum frequency used by the LNB when operating in high band. Only
applicable if ‘Band selection’ is used in 22 kHz or Voltage settings. If ‘Band selection’ is not used, then only one RF Stop frequency needs to be set (as there is no distinction between high and low band).
Current Min / Max Minimum/maximum allowed current on the RX interface. This input is
required for correct functioning of the current measurement test.
(See section HardwareTestonpage57).
Transmit
DC output By default a DC output voltage is present on the TX connector. The DC
voltage is typically used to power a BUC.
Make sure to disable the DC output voltage when using a BUC that is externally powered! Or use a DC blocker to avoid damaging the externally powered BUC.
BUC 10 MHz output
By default a 10 MHz output reference frequency is available on the TX connector.
Disable the 10 MHz output if the BUC uses an internal reference or is slaved to a reference source other than the modem.
BUC Synchronized to Modem
This parameter is by default enabled.
In this case, the variations between the clock used by the modem and the BUC are reduced to a minimum. The advantage is that the terminal logon times are kept as low as possible. In this way the Maximum Frequency Uncertainty range is limited to a minimum. When disable the Maximum frequency uncertainty must be increased resulting in a higher terminal logon times.
It is recommended to enable the BUC 10 MHz Output in combination with this synchronization parameter.
Typically the parameters "BUC 10 MHz Output" and "BUC Synchronized to Modem" have the same configuration. Only in special uses cases the configuration can differ from one another. For example when one BUC is used by multiple modems.
In this case:
• Enable the BUC 10 MHz Output on only one modem. (This 10 MHz is used as the reference signal for the BUC.)
• Enable BUC Synchronized to Modem on all modems to keep the devices in sync.
BUC L.O. Local oscillator frequency (in GHz) used by the BUC, which can typically
be found in the BUC datasheet.
BUC RF Start Minimum RF frequency the BUC can transmit.
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Parameter Description
BUC RF Stop Maximum RF frequency the BUC can transmit.
Current Min / Max Minimum/maximum allowed current on the TX interface. This input is
required for correct functioning of the current measurement test. (See section HardwareTestonpage57).
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4.7.4.3 Edit General ODU Configuration
• Click Edit to edit the general parameters of an existing outdoor unit type.
• Click Save .
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4.7.4.4 Edit Outdoor Unit Type Parameters
Editing an ODU can be disabled by the Network Operator. In such case, the Edit button is not present and the ODU configuration settings are read-only.
• Click Edit to edit the parameters of an existing outdoor unit type.
Entering incorrect settings can prevent your modem from logging onto the network! Only change outdoor unit settings when requested by your Service Provider or Network Operator.
The ODU Type ID and ODU Description parameters cannot be edited.
• Click Save in the Web Interface > Edit Outdoor Unit Parameters to save the new settings.
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4.7.4.5 Add Outdoor Unit Parameters
Adding an ODU can be disabled by the Network Operator. In such case, the Add button is not present and the ODU configuration settings are read-only.
When adding a new outdoor unit in the modem, it should also be configured with the exact same settings in the hub by the Network Operator. If an outdoor unit type in the modem has no matching entry in the hub, the modem will possibly be prevented from logging onto the network. Please contact your Service Provider or Network Operator in case of doubt!
• Click Add to create an outdoor unit type.
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• Enter the values for the new ODU type.
Entering incorrect settings can prevent your modem from logging onto the network! Contact your Service Provider or Network Operator in case of doubt.
• Click Save in the Web Interface > Add Outdoor Unit Type to save the new settings.
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4.7.5 Multicast
The satellite can send several sessions to a number of satellite terminals at the same time.
This is IP multicasting. There are two configurations possible in the satellite terminal to receive these programs:
Static IP addresses:
IP addresses where the sessions are received. You will be provided with these addresses if needed.
IGMP:
A protocol to receive multicast sessions without entering specific IP addresses.
4.7.5.1 View the Multicast Configuration
4.7.5.2 The Multicast Parameters
The displayed parameters and their description:
Parameter Description
Multicast Mode • Disabled: Multicast mode is disabled.
• Static: The active Multicast Configuration is based on entered Static Multicast IP Addresses.
• IGMP Dynamic: Dynamic IGMP multicast mode.
Static Multicast IP Address 1-10
Maximum 10 multicast IP Addresses can be assigned and active in case of Static Multicast Mode.
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4.7.5.3 Edit the Multicast Configuration
• Click Edit in the Web Interface > View Multicast configuration to change the Multicast Settings.
• Edit the parameters.
• Click Save in the Web Interface > Edit Multicast configuration to save the new settings.
In case an invalid multicast IP address is replacing a valid multicast IP address, the last valid multicast IP address will still be in use.
A committed multicast configuration is shown to confirm the applied settings:
If "disabled" mode is selected, following screen is shown:
A similar screen is shown if "IGMP Dynamic" mode is selected.
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4.8 Device Info
4.8.1 Software
The modem software is automatically upgraded over the satellite without any user interaction. In general, the only requirement for an upgrade to be successful is for the modem to have satellite connectivity during the time of upgrade.
To allow a secure modem software upgrade mechanism, the flash memory of the modem can contain two different software versions. A newly installed software version has to pass an automatic software validation procedure.
• After a successful software validation, the modem is automatically rebooted to activate the new software.
The following table gives a description of the parameters in the Software menu:
Parameter Description
Software Version
Currently Running Software Version
The currently installed software version is displayed.
Alternate Software Version
Only displayed when an alternative software version is present.
• When this software validation process fails, the old software version remains in use. The passive memory bank now contains a newer software version that did not pass the validation process. In this case, the user has the possibility to re-trigger the validation process. This situation can occur when a user turns off his modem during the validation process or when satellite connectivity was not possible to establish during the validation process.
When a newer version is present and validation fails, the software LED is red.
Refer to sectionStatusBaronpage10 for more information on the meaning of the software status LEDs.
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To re-trigger the validation process:
• Click Try Alternate Version
In ExpertModeonpage62 , the Try Alternate version option is always available. This allows downgrading the modem to the previous software version.
A confirmation window appears:
A total reboot, including satellite link initialization might take up to 10 minutes.
If the web interface does not refresh automatically, navigate back to the Status page.
4.8.2 Hardware
An overview of the displayed parameters and their description. These values are read only:
Parameter Description
Device
Hardware ID Hardware identifier of the modem
Hardware Version Hardware version number of the modem
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4.9 Diagnostics
4.9.1 Diagnostic Report
A Diagnostic Report can be created by simply clicking the Show Report button.
The Diagnostic Report consists of the elements described in following sections:
The Short Diagnostic Report
The short Diagnostic Report exists out of following information:
• Terminal Identification
• Terminal Status
• Terminal Configuration
The Extended Terminal Diagnostic Report
The Extended Terminal Diagnostic Report has the following structure:
• Terminal Firmware + FPGA version
• Terminal general status report
• Internal modem driver states
• Layer 2 counters of modem driver
• Terminal initial configuration
• Terminal operational configuration
• Running processes
• Ethernet link status
• Memory usage info
• Network configuration – IP interface Addresses – Multicast Addresses – Ethernet ARP Cache – Policy-Based Routing – Network Link – IP routing – IP tables – IP-6 tables – ARP Tables
• Tellitec-client configuration
• DHCP leases
• Terminal Log File
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4.9.2 Generating a Logfile
The most important modem state changes, occurred errors, events, etc. are logged in the logfile. The expert has the possibility to filter in terms of; severity level, buffer size and data type.
» Filter the required logs by choosing level, buffer size and data filter.
• The severity levels that can be selected.
• The buffer sizes in number of lines that can be selected.
• The data types that can be selected.
• Click Show Log The logs are displayed. An example of a partial Logfile is shown below:
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4.9.3 Performance Counters
Every five minutes specific performance counters will be added to the logfile. The logged values correspond with the values displayed on the status page - interface statistics part of the screen.
The meaning of the respective counter is described in the table below:
Counter Number Counter Description
Counter 1 total - RX bytes
Counter 2 total - Rx packets
Counter 3 total - RX errors
Counter 4 total - Rx packets dropped
Counter 5 total - TX bytes
Counter 6 total - TX packets
Counter 7 total - TX errors
Counter 8 total - TX packets dropped
Counter 9 last 5 minutes - RX bytes
Counter 10 last 5 minutes - RX packets
Counter 11 last 5 minutes - RX errors
Counter 12 last 5 minutes - RX packets dropped
Counter 13 last 5 minutes - TX bytes
Counter 14 last 5 minutes - TX packets
Counter 15 last 5 minutes - TX errors
Counter 16 last 5 minutes - TX packets dropped
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4.10 Test
To view the functioning status of the satellite terminal, or to identify problems that may occur, several tests can be run on the terminal:
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4.10.1 Test Descriptions
4.10.1.1 Hardware Test
The Hardware test measures the current in the receive and transmit path between modem and ODU.
Possible test results:
» A successful hardware test means that TX current is within the expected range. The figure below
shows an example of a successful hardware test.
» A failed hardware test means that at least one of the measured currents falls outside the
expected range. This indicates a problem in the receive and/or transmit path.
If the hardware test has failed, please always verify the installation of the coaxial cable. A defect cable, swapped TX and RX cables, or loose contacts at one or more connectors can cause the hardware test to fail even if the BUC and LNB themselves are working correctly. If the problem persists, please contact your Service Provider.
» In some cases, the hardware test cannot be executed because of the actual modem state e.g.
during pointing. In this case, one is requested to try again later.
4.10.1.2 Software Test
The Software test verifies the validity of the software.
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4.10.1.3 LAN Test
The LAN test is composed of two tests:
» The "Ethernet status" exists of three tasks:
• Checking the Ethernet physical layer.
• Obtaining the IP address off the computer connected to the modem.
• Checking the IP address of the computer, provided via DHCP by the modem.
» The "Number of TCP sessions" shows how many TCP sessions are currently active.
The maximum number of TCP sessions is set by the Network Operator.
» If more than half the maximum allowed number of TCP sessions is active, a warning message is
displayed. In the example shown below, the maximum number was set to 2000.
» If the number of active TCP sessions exceeds the maximum number set by the Network
Operator, an error message is displayed, TCP sessions will be delayed until the number drops again below the maximum. In the example shown below, the maximum number was set to 2000.
4.10.1.4 Satellite Connection Test
The Satellite connection test is composed of three tests:
• The Physical layer test, checks if the physical layer of the modem - satellite connection is able to receive data.
• The Data link layer test, checks if the system is able to send data to the satellite.
• The Network layer test, checks the IP connection.
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4.10.1.5 Traffic Test
The Traffic test is composed of three tests:
• A ping traffic test, tests if ping packets can be transported over the network from the modem, over the satellite to the hub site.
• The DNS traffic test resolves a URL via a name server at the hub site.
• The HTTP GET traffic test verifies the TCP acceleration and pre-fetching.
The HTTP GET traffic test uses a TCP connection and can hence not be executed when the maximum number of TCP sessions is exceeded (see section 0). In this case the HTTP GET traffic test will time out or should be stopped manually.
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4.10.2 On-Screen Test Results
Mark ( ) or unmark ( ) the tests that you want to run.
Click the Start button to start the execution of the tests.
During and after test execution, the state of the tests is shown on screen until finally are results are available.
Test waiting for execution
Test is being executed
Test is finished and successful (passed)
Test is finished and unsuccessful (failed)
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4.10.3 Export Test Results
Click Export to text file to export the on-screen test results. A web page with the test results in text format will be provided. This page can now be saved as a text file from the browser.
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5 Expert Mode
Next to the default user mode, the modem web interface can also be accessed in expert mode. This mode offers some extra functionality.
5.1 Login as Expert
Once the computer is connected to the modem's Ethernet interface, set the computer's IP settings to DHCP enable.
» Connect your PC to the modem as described in section ConnectingtheModemtoYourComputeron
page6
» Type "?ilogin" behind the http://192.168.1.1/cgi-bin/index URL
» Enter the password in the text field
The Expert password can be obtained from your modem supplier.
» Click Login to proceed
As a result the following screen is shown. In the right top corner it is indicated that you are logged-in in expert mode.
Return to Normal User Mode
» Click the Log out link in the right top corner of the screen.
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5.2 Additional Functionality in Expert Mode
When comparing the menu structure of Expert and Normal Mode (see figure below), it is evident that the Demodulator Statistics, Installation Carrier and Diagnostics submenus are not available in Normal mode.
Expert mode may also bring extra functionality to the Satellite Interface and Outdoor Unit Configuration menus, since some of the features in these two menus can be disabled by the Network Operator in normal mode.
All this extra functionality is described in the sections below.
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5.2.1 Configuration
5.2.1.1 Edit the Satellite Interface Configuration
Editing the satellite interface configuration can be disabled by your Network Operator in normal mode. In Expert mode, editing is always possible. Please refer to section EdittheSatelliteInterfaceConfigurationonpage35
5.2.1.2 Satellite Configuration - Select a Beam
If multiple beam identifiers are preconfigured or signaled to the terminal, you can use this feature to check or edit another beam identifier than the currently used one.
Make sure your terminal is in the coverage area of the selected beam.
» The currently selected beam identifier, this is the active beam, is indicated at the top of the page.
» Select another beam identifier from the dropdown list. As a result, the settings of the selected
beam are displayed (the active beam remains the same).
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» If you want to edit the settings of the chosen beam, click Edit .
» If you want to delete the chosen beam, click Remove .
You cannot delete the active beam.
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5.2.1.3 Satellite Configuration - Add a Beam
If you want to define other beam settings than the one signaled from the hub, click Add Beam .
Typical use case for this feature is when for some reason the preconfigured beam settings are no longer valid, preventing the modem from gaining access to the network. This feature allows an installer to add another beam with corrected settings.
» Enter the settings as described in section TheParametersoftheSatelliteInterfaceonpage 34.
5.2.1.4 Edit or Add Outdoor Unit parameters
Editing or adding an Outdoor Unit configuration can be disabled by your Network Operator in normal mode.
In Expert mode, editing or adding an ODU is always possible. Please refer to section
AddOutdoorUnitParametersonpage47.
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5.2.2 Statistics
5.2.2.1 Demodulator Statistics
This section contains the terminal demodulator statistics.
These statistics are shown in two parts:
• A list of satellite interface ACM statistics.
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Satellite Interface ACM Statistics Parameters
Description
CNI CNI
Internal Es/No value used by the ACM client on the terminal to determine what modulation and coding scheme will be used.
Corrected CNI Actual Es/No value used by the ACM
client on the terminal to determine what modulation and coding scheme will be used. Corrections are based upon
Fwd Signal Signal Present Is the signal present (TRUE/FALSE)?
Demodulator Lock Is the demodulator locked
(TRUE/FALSE)?
Decoder Lock Is the decoder locked
(TRUE/FALSE)?
Transport Stream Lock Is the transport stream locked
(TRUE/FALSE)?
Totals Physical
Total number of physical frames
Dummy
Total number of dummy frames
Baseband
Total number of baseband frames
Feedback Interval
This is the time interval (in milliseconds) the ACM parameters are updated in the Terminal.
Interval Lower Protection Level
This is duration (in milliseconds) that the signal level has to exceed the minimum threshold of a higher MODCOD before requesting the hub to switch to the higher MODCOD.
Adaptive
Average Es/No Running average of the forward
Es/No.
Average Variation Running Average of the standard
deviation of the terminal's forward Es/No.
Es/No Average Factor Used to tweak the ACM behavior.
Value bigger than or equal to 0 and smaller then 1.If this factor = 0, then no averaging is applied.
Es/No Variation Average Factor
Used to tweak the ACM behavior. Value bigger than or equal to 0 and smaller then 1.If this factor = 0, then no averaging is applied.
Es/No Variation Correction Factor
Used to tweak the ACM behavior. Value between 0 and 10. If set to zero, then no adaptive margin will be used.
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• A table with MODCOD statistics and a reset button on the bottom of the page..
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Demodulator MODCODs Parameter
Description
ID
Identification assigned to the specific MODCOD.
Name
Name of the Modulation and Coding Scheme
DM + ML (dB) Total non-linear distortion. This distortion is substracted from the
measured Es/No.
ACM.In (dB) There is a threshold defined per MODCOD. This ACM in margin is
added to the threshold.
If Es/No > Threshold + ACM + DM + ML, you can use this specific MODCOD.
ACM.Down (dB) There is a threshold defined per MODCOD. This ACM down
margin is added to the threshold. If Es/No < Threshold + ACM down + DM + ML, the system switches to a lower MODCOD. This is defined for each MODCOD.
Es/No.In (dB) This is Threshold (dB) + (DM + ML) (dB) + ACM.in (dB).
Es/No.Down (dB) This is Threshold (dB) + (DM + ML) (dB) + ACM.Down (dB).
BBFrames
Number of received BaseBand Frames
Dropped BaseBand Frames
Number of dropped BaseBand Frames
Some rows in the table are shown in black: these are the MODCODs the terminal is able to receive. In the previous example screenshot these are the lines with MODCOD Id: 4-7, 9, 13-14, 18-21 and 24-26.
Some rows in the table are shown in light-grey: these are the MODCODs which are not configured on the terminal. In the previous example screenshot these are the lines with MODCOD Id: 1-3, 8, 10-12, 15-17 and 22-23.
The name and ID of one MODCOD is shown in green: this is the actual MODCOD that the terminal uses to retrieve data. In the previous example screenshot this is MODCOD 32APSK 5/6 with Id 26. The actual MODCOD is defined by the Es/No.In and Es/No.Down (for example rain will result in a lower Es/No level and consequently a lower MODCOD).
Multicast and signaling are always received via the lowest configured MODCOD (QPSK ½ in this example).
Click Reset to set the measurement counters to zero.
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5.2.3 Installation Carrier
The expert user has the possibility to activate a dedicated installation carrier test mode to verify the correct terminal installation and pointing of the antenna, or to perform a manual line-up procedure to set the correct modem TX output level.
When doing so, the terminal transmits a modulated signal or pure carrier. This signal can only be picked up and measured at the network hub site when the terminal is correctly installed and the antenna properly pointed.
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5.2.3.1 Installation Carrier Settings
This test mode can only be activated when the terminal has found the satellite network and is able to synchronize with the satellite network clock (NCR signal). This test mode will interrupt the normal terminal operation. After a time-out or a manual stop, the test mode is ended and the normal operational mode restored.
An overview of the parameters:
Parameter Description
Carrier Mode Select: Pure carrier, CPM Carrier, S2 Carrier, S2 Extensions
or HRC Carrier from the dropdown list.
Modulated Carrier Bandwidth In case 'CPM Carrier' is selected, choose the bandwidth from
the dropdown list for the modulation.
Carrier Symbol Rate In case S2 carrier, S2 Extensions Carrier or HRC Carrier' is
selected, choose the symbol rate for the modulation (in Mbaud for S2 or S2 Extensions, in kbaud for HRC carrier).
RF Transmit Frequency Choose the frequency of the outgoing transmitted carrier (GHz).
Duration
Duration of the test. Choose a value between 10 and 1800 seconds.
Output Power
Set the output power level of the installation carrier (value between -35 and +5 dBm). Typically this value depends on the used outdoor unit, RF cable length and satellite.
MODCOD
Select the MODCOD of the corresponding installation carrier from the dropdown list.
Roll Off Specify the roll off factor of the S2 or S2 Extensions carrier from
the dropdown list. Occupied bandwidth = Symbol Rate*(1+roll-off factor).
» Select and enter the correct values for the test.
» Click to validate the entered values and show the Installation Carrier Control page
(see section InstallationCarrierControlonpage73). If another test is still ongoing, it will be interrupted.
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5.2.3.2 Installation Carrier Control
Parameter Description
Installation Carrier Settings: Confirmation of values entered in previous screen.
Active State
Modem State See section SatelliteOverviewonpage13 for more details on the
modem state.
The test is only possible in case the modem state is:
• Synchronized
• Network Login
• Operational
Installation Carrier Status This indicates the status of the test:
• Transmitting.
• Transmit Possible, Not Active.
• Transmit Not Possible, Not In Correct State; this means the Modem State does not allow to start the test (See Modem State above).
Error state
• If the test is not possible due to an incorrect modem state, the corresponding modem error state will be displayed.
• If the test is started while transmit is not possible, or the test fails for another reason, the message “Error 999 - Installation carrier setup failed” will be displayed.
Control Buttons
Stop Active Click this button to stop the test manually. This will stop the test
before the end of the configured test time duration.
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Appendix A - Acronyms
6 Appendix A - Acronyms
Acronym Definition
AC
Alternating Current
ACM
Adaptive Coding Modulation
APSK
Amplitude Phase Shift Keying
BUC
Block Up Converter
CCM
Constant Coding Modulation
CE
Conformité Européenne
CNI
Carrier to Noise Interference
CPE
Customer Premises Equipment
CPM
Continuous Phase Modulation
DC
Direct Current
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS
Domain Name Service
DVB-S
Open standard for Digital Video Broadcasting over Satellite
DVB-S2
Improved version of DVB-S standard
FPGA
Field-Programmable Gate Array
GHz GigaHertz
GUI
Graphical/Graphics User Interface
HTTP
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
ID Identifier
IF
Intermediate Frequency
IGMP
Internet Group Management Protocol
IP
Internet Protocol (IETF)
LAN
Local Area Network
LED
Light Emitting Diode
LNB
Low Noise Blocker
LO
Local Oscillator
MAC
Media Access Control (IEEE 802)
MHz MegaHertz
MODCOD
Modulation and Coding scheme
MODEM Modulator/Demodulator
NCR
Network Clock Reference
ODU
Outdoor Unit
PC
Personal Computer
QoS
Quality of Service
QPSK
Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (DQDB)
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Acronym Definition
RF
Radio Frequency
RX Receive
TCP
Transport Control Protocol
TFTP
Trivial File Transfer Protocol
TX Transmit
UDP
User Datagram Protocol (IETF)
URL
Universal Resource Locator (WWW)
USB
Universal Serial Bus
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Appendix B - Licenses
7 Appendix B - Licenses
GNU software is used in this product:
You can download GNU Wget from the following location:
http://www.gnu.org/software/wget/
For more information about GPL: check out our website at
http://www.newtec.eu/index.php?id=gpl
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