Teletronics International TBC-800 User Manual
Bandwidth Controller
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TBC-
800
Version 1.0.2
Copyright 2006 Teletronics International, Inc.
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
Login ………………………………………………………………..…… 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
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Overview and Features
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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
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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
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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
192.168.1.X
192.168.10.X
SUBNET #1
SUBNET #2
Figure 2
TBC
H
U
B
SUB1
ROUTER
SUB2
SCENARIO 3
INTERNET
Web Configuration Interface
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Login
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
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Static IP Address:
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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
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• 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
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