Teletronics TBC-800 User Manual

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Bandwidth Controller

TBC-

800

Version 1.0.2

2 Choke Cherry Road Rockville, MD 20850

Table of Contents

Overview and Features ………………….………..…………………………… 3

Structure of Bandwidth Control …………….…………………………………4

Installation ……………………………………………………………………… 4

Network Installation Diagram …................…………………………………….5

Web Configuration Interface ………………………………………………….. 6

System Overview ………………………………………………...……… 6

Network Settings ………………………………………………..………. 7

Administration …………………………………………………..………. 9

Services ………………………………………………………..………. 13

Bandwidth Control ……………………..……………………………… 14

Status …………………………………..………………………………. 18

Save & Reboot ………………………..……………………………….. 20

Console / COM Port Configuration …………………………...…………….. 21

Configuration Examples ……………………………………………………… 24

Product Specifications ………………………………………………………... 25

RMA Guidelines ………………………………………………………………. 27

Overview and Features

TBC (Teletronics Bandwidth Controller) is a low-cost, versatile and easy to operate device specifically designed for network service providers or enterprise customers to provide a consistent bandwidth flow to the end stations. TBC system automatically shape TCP/UDP traffic based on built-in rules.

TBC system is simple and reliable allowing network operators to quickly and easily bring network traffic into balance without changing the existing network infrastructure.

Scalable:

• Create and manage up to 64 Groups

• Each group can have up to 256 Leaf Class/Sessions

Bandwidth Shape:

• Limit Upload/Download speed for every group and leaf class

• Shape Bandwidth by IP address, Subnet, Group, Mac Address and Port

• Ability to apply single or multi-filters for each class

• Prioritize and reserve bandwidth for certain traffic like VoIP and Webcast

Manageable:

• Web Based Management Tool

• Varies Interface: HTTP/HTTPS/Telnet/Serial Console Port

• Compact or Detail Syslog

Network Function:

• DHCP Server

• SNMP

• Remote Syslog

• Utilities: Ping, Trace Route, Tcpdump, NetPerf

Security:

• Admin Configuration with Password

• Restriction access by IP address filtering

• VPN (IPSec/PPTP) pass through

Mounting:

• Desktop

• Wall Mount

• Rack Mount (available later this year)

Structure of Bandwidth Control

ROOT CLASS

LEAF

CLASS

GROUP

CLASS 2

LEAF

CLASS

LEAF

CLASS

GROUP

CLASS 1

LEAF

CLASS

USING ROOT CONFIGURATION PAGE TO SETUP ROOT CLASS AND DEFAULT RATE. USING PRIMARY GROUP PAGE TO DEFINE GROUP CLASS. USING QoS SETTING PAGE TO DEFINE LEAF CLASS.

LEAF

CLASS

LEAF

CLASS

DEFAULT RATE

LEAF

CLASS

LEAF

CLASS

Figure 1

Installation

TBC should be installed between end users and router/ gateway to optimize the performance and efficiency. This product is a hardware version, so it can be installed on any traffic you would like to shape. Because TBC is in Bridge Mode, it can shape bandwidth between different Subnet/IP as well.

TBC has one WAN port, and three LAN port. WAN interface should connect to router/gateway of DSL, T1, or any internet connection. LAN interface should be connecting to internal network directly or through a switch/hub.

Steps: Set your computer's IP Address to 192.168.1.100 with Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (or any available IP address in LAN1 port to your computer's Ethernet

For more information about configuration and operation, please see Web Configuration Interface section. Please see the next page for Installation Diagram (Figure 2).

the 192.168.1.x subnet). Use a crossover cable to connect the

port. Connect power adapter to T

BC-800.

Network Installation Diagram

SHAPING BASE ON IP

CLIENT #1

SCENARIO 1

CLIENT #2

CLIENTS

BASE STATION

BASE #1

BASE #2 (PLEASE NOTE: IF MORE THAN 3 BASE STATIONS,

TBC ROUTER INTERNET

SCENARIO 2

TBC

YOU WOULD NEED TO ADD A HUB IN BETWEEN)

ROUTER INTERNET

SCENARIO 3

192.168.1.X

SUBNET #1

SUB1

H U

TBC

SUBNET #2

192.168.10.X

Figure 2

ROUTER

SUB2

INTERNET

Web Configuration Interface

Default IP Address: 192.168.1.124

To access the web control interface, open up a web browser and type in the factory default IP address in the URL.

Then press Enter on your keyboard, you will see the login prompt window appear.

Default User Name: admin Default Password: admin

Enter User name and password, and click OK.

Note: You may set a new password by clicking the Administration-Password tab after you successfully login to the web page.

System Overview

This is the main web interface home page. It displays Firmware Version and IP properties.

Network Setting

- WAN

Static IP Address:

Manually setup an IP for this device

• IP Address

• Subnet Mask

• Default Gateway

• Preferred DNS Server

• Alternate DNS Server

DHCP Client:

Set up the device as a DHCP client which will pick up an IP from a DHCP server

Click Save to store the setting

- LAN

TBC can be setup as a DHCP server for the LAN network.

Enable DHCP Server:

• Enable DHCP Server: select Yes

• Domain: Enter the name of the LAN network domain

• Starting & Ending IP Address: Enter the starting and the ending IP address

dynamically assigning to DHCP clients.

• Default Gateway: Enter the LAN network gateway IP address

• Preferred & Alternate DNS Server: Enter the preferred & alternate Domain Name

Server’s IP address

• Subnet Mask: Enter the LAN network subnet

• Broadcast: Enter the LAN network Broadcast IP address

• Lease Time: Enter the time period (in minute) that a lease will be issued

Click Save to store the setting

Administration

- Configuration

• Host Name: This is the name for this device. Host name can help to identify the

location if there is more then one bandwidth controller in the LAN network.

• Enable HTTP: HTTP is enable by default

• Enable HTTPS: HTTPS is enable by default

• Enable Telnet: Telnet is enable by default

- Admin IP Filter

• Enter IP Address: Enter IP address that will have permission to access this device

• Enter Subnet Mask: Enter Subnet Mask to grant permission to a whole or part of

subnet. For example: if enter IP: 192.168.1.100 & subnet: 255.255.255.0, any

address at 192.168.1.x network can access this device.

Click Add or Remove to modify the Admin IP access list.

- Password

You can reset password for user admin. You must enter the same password twice for

confirmation. Click Next to Save, then click Commit Changes to permanently apply the change.

- Configuration Backup

You can save the system configuration file which store user ID, password, device IP

address, bandwidth control setting. By clicking Click Here, it will prompt you to save a tar file as backup.

- Configuration Restore

This section allows the bandwidth controller to restore default factory settings by clicking Factory Defaults, or to restore from a backup configuration file (the .tar file) to a previous setting point by clicking From Backup File.

- Firmware Upgrade

This section allows the bandwidth controller firmware to be upgrade or changed. There are two options to update firmware, update a file direct from a host machine or download from http or ftp site.

• Upload via web browser: Select this option and click Next. Click on the Browse

to select the upgrade firmware file and click Upload file to upgrade.

• Download from http or ftp URL: Select this option to download and upgrade the

firmware from a specific URL.

- Date & Time

• Time Zone: Set the Time Zone

• Current System Date: Set System Date with yyyy/mm/dd format

• Current System Time: Set System Time with hh/mm/ss format

• NTP Enable: Enable or disable Network Time Protocol. NTP is used to

synchronize the time.

• NTP Server: If you enable NTP, bandwidth controller will need a NTP server to

request precise time.

Services

- SNMP

• SNMP Agent Enable: Option to enable or disable SNMP support

• Read Only Community: The SNMP Read-only Community string is like a user

id or password that allows access to a router's or other device's statistics. InterMapper sends the community string along with all SNMP requests. If the community string is correct, the device responds with the requested information. If the community string is incorrect, the device simply discards the request and does not respond. Factory default setting for the read-only community string is set to "public". It is standard practice to change all the community strings so that outsiders cannot see information about the internal network. (In addition, the administrator may also employ firewalls to block any SNMP traffic to ports 161 and 162 on the internal network.) Change this value to have InterMapper use the new string when querying SNMP devices.

• Read Write Community: allows a remote device to read information from a

device and to modify settings on that device. InterMapper does not use the readwrite community string, since it never attempts to modify any settings on its devices.

• SNMP Sys Contact: Enter email address to contact support

• SNMP Sys Location: Enter system location

- Remote Syslog

• Syslog Remote Enable: Option to enable or disable Remote Syslog

• Syslog Server: Enter remote Syslog server IP address

Bandwidth Control

- Root Configuration

Bandwidth Control Root Configuration page allows administrator to set Root Class and Default Bandwidth Rate for both Upload and Download.

• Bandwidth Control: Options to enable or disable Bandwidth Control. Default

setting is set to Disable

• Firewall Filter: Options to enable or disable Firewall Filter. If enabled, only

those IP address defined in QoS list can pass through the device.

• Default Upload Rate: Enter Default Maximum Upload Rate

• Default Download Rate: Enter Default Maximum Download Rate

Any traffic is not defined in the bandwidth control list/group will use this default upload and download rate.

Click Next to save and continue.

- Primary Group

Primary Group Page allows administrator to create new group. After each group is created, the group name will be displayed under Index Table. Each group should be assigned a unique Group ID Number.

• Group Name: Name of the group you want to create. Group name will help

identifying different type of clients/customers

• Group ID: A unique group number assign for each group, must be between 2-

200

• Upload Rate: Upload rate for each specific group

• Download Rate: Download rate for each specific group

• Group List: This is for Modify and Remove purpose.

To Add a Group

Enter Group Name, Group ID, Upload & Download Rate

Click Add to create a group

To Remove a Group

Select a group you want to remove from Group List

Click Remove to delete

To Modify an existing Group

Under Group List, select the group you want to modify. Enter the new value for Group Name. Group ID, and Upload/Download Rate, or enter the same value if it’s unchanged.

Click Modify to apply.

- QoS Setting by IP

QoS Setting by IP page allows administrator to define sub-group/leaf class by related IP address and subnet, Protocols, and Port Numbers. Administrator will have the ability to assign different Upload and Download rate for each sub-group. This setting can limit/reserve bandwidth for certain network application/program.

• IP Address: Enter IP address that belongs to a specific subnet group you want to

create

• Subnet Mask: Enter Subnet Mask number (Slash or CIDR Notation). This

device supposes up to 256 sessions under each group, so the subnet mask must be between 24-32

• Service Protocol: Filter by TCP, UDP, or Both

• Service Port: Enter the port number of new services. Enter 0 for all ports.

• Group List: Select which Group to be assigned by this setting or it can be

assigned to Root Class

• Bounded: Select Unbounded if you want to inherit and use the rate from parent

Group; Select Bounded if you want to assign a different Upload and Download

Rate for this sub-group

• Priority: Select High, Middle, or Low to prioritize this group/rule

• Upload/Download Rate: Enter Upload and Download rate for this sub-Group.

These rates will only apply if you select Bounded.

To Add a QoS Group

Enter information in all fields

Click Add to create a group

To Remove a QoS Group

Select a group you want to remove from QoS List

Click Remove to delete

To Modify an existing Group

Under QoS List, select the group you want to modify. Enter the new value for IP Address, Subnet, Protocol, Port, Group List, Bounded, and Upload/Download Rate, or

enter the same value if it’s unchanged. Click Modify to apply.

Click Apply to save and apply the change

- QoS Setting by MAC

QoS Setting by MAC page allows administrator to define sub-group/leaf class by MAC address with related Protocols, and Port Numbers. Administrator will have the ability to assign different Upload and Download rate for each sub-group. This setting can limit/reserve bandwidth for certain network application/program.

• MAC Address: Enter MAC address that belongs to a specific group you want to

create

• MAC Mask: If you have a series of device with same pre-fix of MAC Address,

you can use this feature to save multiple entries.

• Service Protocol: Filter by TCP, UDP, or Both

• Service Port: Enter the port number of new services. Enter 0 for all ports.

• Group List: Select which Group to be assigned by this setting or it can be

assigned to Root Class

• Bounded: Select Unbounded if you want to inherit and use the rate from parent

Group; Select Bounded if you want to assign a different Upload and Download

Rate for this sub-group

• Priority: Select High, Middle, or Low to prioritize this group/rule

• Upload/Download Rate: Enter Upload and Download rate for this sub-Group.

These rates will only apply if you select Bounded.

To Add a QoS Group

Enter information in all fields

Click Add to create a group

To Remove a QoS Group

Select a group you want to remove from QoS List

Click Remove to delete

To Modify an existing Group

Under QoS List, select the group you want to modify. Enter the new value for IP Address, Subnet, Protocol, Port, Group List, Bounded, and Upload/Download Rate, or

enter the same value if it’s unchanged. Click Modify to apply.

Click Apply to save and apply the change

Status

- Network Status

Network Status displays the current status of all the network interfaces.

- System Log

The bandwidth controller stores a syslog data itself, so user can use this as reference for information. For complete system information, click on System Details and it will display full detail of the bandwidth controller system.

Save & Reboot

- Save & Commit

Click on Commit Changes button. This will save all of your settings and activate any changes you have made to the bandwidth controller after next system boot. After this process is done, you will be prompted in next page to reboot the system.

- Reboot

Click on Reboot to restart the bandwidth controller. Please wait 60 seconds for this process to complete, after which you may access the web pages again. After reboot, the system will activate all the new changes.

Console / COM port Configuration

Setup the TBC by using Console (Hyper Terminal)

1. Use the serial cable provided, connect the Console Port on the back of TBC to

your computer’s COM Port.

2. Open a hyper terminal window, select the connection by the COM1 port, and

click “OK” button.

3. Set the COM port properties as following, then click “OK”

Bits per second: 9600 Data bits: 8 Parity: None

Stop bits: 1 Flow Control: Hardware

4. Press “Enter” and the hyper terminal will show the Login screen.

Default Username: admin Default Password: admin

5. You will see TBC Console Tools Menu after you login successfully.

1. Network Information

- IP Address of the console

- Subnet Mask

- MAC address

2. Factory Defaults

Restore factory default setting to the flash memory

3. Reboot

Press “r” to reboot the TBC

4. Exit

Press “q” to quit the Console session

Configuration Examples

TBC-800 system should be installed as close as to the internet gateway ideally. This may not always be the case, but the system needs to install between gateway/router and user workstations.

Example #1

You have a small company with 50 users connected to the Internet through a DSL Router. You have limited bandwidth, so you want to limit internet access speed for most of the users except Managers. Your network IP address is in 192.168.0.x subnet. You can have simple rules look like this:

Bandwidth Control Configuration: Default Upload/Download Rate- 56 Kbytes/s Grouping: Group Name-Manager, Upload/Download Rate-100Kbytes/s Bandwidth Setting: IP Address-192.168.0.128/28, Group: Manager, Unbounded QoS Setting: IP Address- 192.168.0.4/32, Protocol-Both, Port- VoIP port, Group- Root, Bounded, Upload/Download Rate- 200Kbytes/s

In this setting, all the regular users will have default speed of 56 Kbytes/s, and managers will have 100Kbytes/s. VoIP server will have 200Kbytes/s with specific port. You can easily change user speed or any setting later on when a different scenario applies.

Example #2

You have a network connected to the Internet through a T1 line. Bandwidth is not an issue. You do not want a certain division to access internet except uploading files. Your network IP address is in 192.168.100.x network.

Bandwidth Control Configuration: Default Upload/Download Rate- 100 Kbytes/s Grouping: Group Name-Upload Only, Upload/Download Rate-100 Kbytes/s Bandwidth Setting: IP Address-192.168.100.32/29, Group: Upload Only, Bounded, Upload Rate-100 Kbytes/s, Download Rate- 0 Kbytes/s

In this setting, everyone in the network has both Upload and Download rate as 100 Kbytes/s, except IP address 192.168.100.32-192.168.100.39 which can only Upload 100 Kbytes/s, but not download.

Product Specifications

Technical Specifications:

IEE 802.3 10BaseT Ethernet

Standard Compliance:

Bandwidth Control: Bandwidth Control by IP

Utilities: Ping Utilities, Trace Route

Rich Networking Function: Various WAN Connections

Power Requirement: External Power Adapter

IEE 802.3u 100BaseT Ethernet

ANSI/IEEE 802.3 NWay auto-negotiation

Default Download and Upload Rate

Grouping and Group Bandwidth Setting

QoS by IP/Protocol/Port

Tcpdump, NetPerf

(Static IP/DHCP Client)

Input: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.0A

DHCP Server

SNMP

Remote Syslog

Output: 5V, 2.5A

LED Indicators: One Power LED

Four WAN Link/Activity LED

One Status LED

Security Firewall: Admin Configuration

VPN (IPSec/PPTP) Pass Through

Management: Web based Management Tool

Command Line Interface

HTTP/HTTPS/Telnet

Admin. Restriction

Password Control for Configuration

Date and Time SNTP

Web based Update/Backup/Restore

Operating Temperature: Temp: 10°C to 50°C

Storage: -20°C to 70°C

Humidity Max: 95% Non-Condensing

Mounting: Desktop

Wall Mounting

Dimension: Size: 200W x 215 L x 150H

Weight: 0.32 kg

Status: Network Status

System Log (Compact and Detail Mode)

Bandwidth Limiting: IP Address, Group, Subnet, Port Connection Limits: Maximum 64x256 Sessions

Hardware Specifications:

CPU Speed: 800MHz

System Memory: 1 x 168 DiMM max. up to 512MB/128MB

Chipset: VIA VT8601T + VT82C686B Bios: Phoenix-Award BIOS with 2Mbit Flash SSD: Compact Flash TM Type II Socket (512MB) Board Unique ID: Dallas DS2401 Controller Watchdog Timer: System Rest and NMI: 64 Levels, 0.5 - 8/5

Ethernet Interface: 4 ports 10/100 BaseT Ethernet with Auto

Battery: Lithium 3V/196 mAH Size/Weight: 200mm W x 215mm L x 150mm H/ 0.32kg Temperature: 0 - 60°C, Operation

SDRAM onboard

80/50 - 800/100 - 1600 Seconds

Sense Mode

105 - 95% relative humidity, non-condensing

RMA Guidelines

Warranty Policy

Limited Warranty

All Teletronics’ products warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal installation, use, and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. Under this warranty, Teletronics International, Inc. shall repair or replace (at its option), during the warranty period, any part that proves to be defective in material of workmanship under normal installation, use and service, provided the product is returned to Teletronics International, Inc., or to one of its distributors with transportation charges prepaid. Returned products must include a copy of the purchase receipt. In the absence of a purchase receipt, the warranty period shall be one (1) year from the date of manufacture.

This warranty shall be voided if the product is damaged as a result of defacement, misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, destruction or alteration of the serial number, improper electrical voltages or currents, repair, alteration or maintenance by any person or party other than a Teletronics International, Inc. employee or authorized service facility, or any use in violation of instructions furnished by Teletronics International, Inc.

This warranty is also rendered invalid if this product is removed from the country in which it was purchased, if it is used in a country in which it is not registered for use, or if it is used in a country for which it was not designed. Due to variations in communications laws, this product may be illegal for use in some countries. Teletronics International, Inc. assumes no responsibility for damages or penalties incurred resulting from the use of this product in a manner or location other than that for which it is intended.

IN NO EVENT SHALL TELETRONICS INTERNATIONAL, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

RMA Policy

Product Return Policy

It is important to us that all Teletronics’ products are bought with full confidence. If you are not 100% satisfied with any product purchased from Teletronics you may receive a prompt replacement or refund, subject to the terms and conditions outlined below.

IMPORTANT: Before returning any item for credit or under warranty repair, you must obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number by filling out the RMA form. Products will not be accepted without an RMA number. All products being shipped to Teletronics for repair/refund/exchange must be freight prepaid (customer pays for shipping). For all under warranty repair/replacement, Teletronics standard warranty applies.

30-Day full refund or credit policy: I. Product was purchased from Teletronics no more than 30 day prior to the return request. II. All shipping charges associated with returned items are non-refundable. III. Products are returned in their original condition along with any associated packaging, accessories, mounting hardware and manuals. Any discrepancy could result in a delay or partial forfeiture of your credit.

Unfortunately Teletronics cannot issue credits for: I. Products not purchased from Teletronics directly. If you purchased from a reseller or distributor you must contact them directly for return instructions. II. Damaged items as a result of misuse, neglect, or improper environmental conditions. III. Products purchased direct from Teletronics more than 30 days prior to a product return request.

To return any product under 1 year warranty for repair/replacement, follow the RMA procedure.

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