WANsuite® 7205
Reference Manual
May 2002
34-00317.B
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pursuant to applicable requirements. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. O per atio n of t his e qui pme nt in a r es ide ntia l are a is li kely to ca use ha rm ful in ter fere nce in
which case the user is required to correct the interference at his own expense. This device must
also a ccept any interference received, includi ng interference t hat may ca use undesired operation.
WARNING: For use only with a certified Class 2 power supply. See Power Source in
Appendix A, Specifications.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques (de la class A) prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique edicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
Safety P recauti ons When handling this equipment, follow these basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of elec-
tric shock and injury:
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product and in the manual.
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. It may fall, causing seri ous damage to
the product.
• Slots in the unit are provided for ventilation to protect it from overheating. These openings must not
be blocked or covered. Never place this product near a radiator or heat register.
• This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label
and manual. If you are unsure of the type of power supply you are using, consult your dealer or local
power company.
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• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord interferes
with the free movement of people.
• Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in fire or electric shock.
• Never push objects of any kind into the unit. They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on this equipment.
• Unplug the equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
• If liquid has been spilled into the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product has been dropped or if the housing has been damaged.
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Table of Contents
Preface
Scope ..................................................................................................................................................... xi
Manual Organization ...................................................................................................................... xi
Typographic Conventions .............................................................................................................xii
Related Verilink Documents ................................................................................................................ xii
Customer Service and Technical Support ........... .......... ........... ...................... ......................................xii
Support from Your Network Supplier ........................................................................................... xii
Support from Verilink ........ ........... ........... ...................... .............................. ........... ...................... xii
Telephone .............................................................................................................................. xiii
E-mail .................................................................................................................................... xiii
Intern et ..... ......... ....... ......... ......... ......... ....... ......... ......... ......... ....... ......... ......... ......... ............... xiii
Returning a Unit to Verilink ............................................................................................................... xiii
Chapter 1 About the WANsuite 7205
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Features of the WANsuite 7205 ................ .............................. ........... ...................... .......................... 1-3
Performance ................................................................................................................................. 1-3
Mini-D ac s . .... .. ..... .... ..... .. ..... .... ..... .. .... ..... .... ... .... ..... .... .. ..... .... ..... .. ..... .... ..... .. .... ..... .... .................. 1-3
Percent Utilization Reports ..........................................................................................................1-4
Test Access Jacks ......................................................................................................................... 1-4
SNMP Management ....... .. ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... ...... 1-4
Embedded Web Server ................................................................................................................. 1-4
Optional Advanced Network Management .................................................................................. 1-5
About FrameStart Technology ..................................................................................................... 1-5
WANsuite 7205 Overview and Advantages ............ ...................... ................... ...................... ........... .1-6
Features Summary .............................................................................................................................. 1-6
Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................... 1-8
Local Supervisory Port ................................................................................................................. 1-9
Data Interface Module (Rear Panel) .................................................................................................1-10
10/100 Ethernet .................................... ...................... ........... .............................. ........... ............ 1-10
Ethernet LED Indicators ...................................................................................................... 1-10
Serial Interfaces .......................................................................................................................... 1-10
Network Interfaces ..................................................................................................................... 1-11
Power Connection ............................................................................................................................. 1-11
Power Options ............................................................................................................................ 1-12
Power Failure ............................................................................................................................. 1-12
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Chapter 2 Installation
WANsuite 7205 Components .............................. ...................... ........... ........... .......... ........... ..............2-1
Unpacking and Inspection .................................................................................................................2-1
Supplied Materials ........ ......................................... ...................... .............................. .. ....................... 2-2
Configuring the Unit’s IP Address ..................................................................................................... 2-2
Installation Wizard ....................................................................................................................... 2-2
Chapter 3 Web Server Interface
Acces si n g th e W eb S erver Inte r face ....... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ...........3-1
Layout of Interface Screens ......................................................................................................... 3-2
Unit Screen ....... ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ............................. 3-2
Interfaces ........... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ........................... 3-4
Network Screens ..........................................................................................................................3-4
Error Status and Alarm Thresholds Table ............................................................................. 3-6
Serial Screens ............................................................................................................................... 3-9
DTR Alarm Control and Status Table ................................................................................. 3-13
10/100 Ethernet Screen (IP Service Details) ............ ........... ........... .............................. ..............3-13
Supervisory Screen ..................................................................................................................... 3-15
DTR Alarm Control and Status Table ................................................................................. 3-16
Services Screen ................................................................................................................................. 3-16
Adding a Ser v i ce ..... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... .... 3-17
Service Detai ls Screen ........... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... 3-17
Interface Deta i l s But t o n ............. .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. .........3-18
Type Details Button ............................................................................................................. 3-19
Delet e Se r v ice Button ................ .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. .........3-19
DS0 Monitor Details Screen ......................................................................................................3-19
DS0 Sta t u s and A la r m T ab l e ..... .. ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ....... 3- 2 0
Frame Relay Service Details Screen .......................................................................................... 3-23
Status and A larms Tab l e .......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. 3-26
SCADA Details Screen ..................... .............................. ........... ........... ........... ........... ............... 3-28
PPP Service Details Screen ........................................................................................................3-30
Param e t ers T o N eg o t i a t e .. .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ....... 3-31
PPP Sta t i sti c s .... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ........... 3-32
PAP Table ............................................................................................................................ 3-34
CHAP Table ........................................................................................................................ 3-35
IP Serv i ce D et ai l s Screen ...... .. .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ....... 3-36
Applic ations ........ ....... ......... ......... ......... ....... ......... ......... ......... ...... ......... ......... ......... ......................... 3-36
Endpoint Table Screen ............................................................................................................... 3-36
Endpoint Details Screen ...................................................................................................... 3-37
Endpoint Service Details ..................................................................................................... 3-40
DLCI Details Screen ............................................................................................................3-40
Service Aware Screen ................................................................................................................ 3-44
Rule Co n fi g Sc reen .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ....... 3-45
Traffic Meter Statistics Screen ............................................................................................ 3-47
SNMP D et a i l s Scr een . .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... 3-48
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Diagnostics Screen ........ ...................... .......... ........... ...................... ............................................ 3-48
Test Details Screens ............................................................................................................. 3-50
Trap L og S c r een ...... ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ............. 3-53
Top Talkers Screen .................................................................................................................... 3-54
IP Gatew ay Scree n ........... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ............. 3-55
RIP Parameters .................................................................................................................... 3-56
OSPF Pa r a m e t er s . ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. 3-56
Circuits Screen ..................................................................................................................... 3-57
Static Routes Screen ............................................................................................................ 3-60
Static ARP Table Screen ..................................................................................................... 3-62
Trusted Neighbors Screen ...................... ...................... ........... .............................. ........... ... 3-64
Area Table Screen ...............................................................................................................3-65
Virtual Link Ta b l e Sc r e en ..... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. .. 3-67
TCP Server ................................................................................................................................. 3-69
TCP Server Screen ...............................................................................................................3-69
Netwo r k Add r e s s T ra n s l at i on (N A T ) ........ .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. 3-7 0
NAT Details Screen .............................................................................................................3-70
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) ........................................................................ 3-76
DHCP Server Details Screen ...............................................................................................3-77
HDLC Monitor Table Screen ..................................................................................................... 3-80
HDLC Monitor Details Screen ............................................................................................ 3-81
Bridge ........... ........... ......... ............ ........... ........... ......... ........... ............ ........... ......... .................... 3-84
Utilities ............................................................................................................................................. 3-88
Software Upgrade ....................................................................................................................... 3-88
Save/U pload ............................................................................................................................... 3-89
Password ....................................................................................................................................3-90
Log Out ...................................................................................................................................... 3-90
In-ban d Management .......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ...........3-91
Use of Connected Local Router ........................................................................................... 3-91
Use of Local WANsuite 7205 as a Gateway ........................... ........... .............................. ...3-91
Chapter 4 VT100 Interface
Acces si n g th e V T 1 0 0 In t er f a ce ..... .. ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ......... 4-1
Screen Co mpone n ts ...... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... 4-1
Cursor Co n t ro l s .......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... ............. 4-2
Field Types ...................................................................................................................................4-2
Menu Structure ............................................................................................................................. 4-3
System Screen ..................................................................................................................................... 4-4
New Pas s w o rd ................ .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. .................. 4-5
Mainte n ance Re se t ....... .. .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. .................. 4-5
Save and Restart ........................................................................................................................... 4-5
Interfaces Scr e en ........ .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .................... 4-6
Network Config Screens .............................................................................................................. 4-6
Error Status and Alarm Thresholds Table ............................................................................. 4-8
Performance Screens ........................................................................................................... 4-10
Serial Screens ............................................................................................................................. 4-11
Ethernet (IP Details) Screen ....................................................................................................... 4-15
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Supervisory Config Screen ........................................................................................................4-16
Service Table Screen ........................................................................................................................4-17
DS0 Monitor Details Screen ......................................................................................................4-19
DS0 Sta t u s and A la r m T ab l e ..... .. ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ....... 4- 2 0
Frame Relay Service Details Screen .......................................................................................... 4-22
SCADA Service Details Screen .......... .............................. ........... ........... .. ................... ........... ... 4-27
PPP Service Details Screen ........................................................................................................4-29
Param e t ers to N eg o t iate .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. 4-31
PPP Sta t i sti c s .... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ........... 4-31
PAP Table ............................................................................................................................ 4-32
CHAP Table ........................................................................................................................ 4-33
IP Serv i ce D et ai l s Screen ...... .. .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ....... 4-34
Applic ations ........ ....... ......... ......... ......... ....... ......... ......... ......... ...... ......... ......... ......... ......................... 4-34
Endpoint Table Screen ............................................................................................................... 4-34
Endpoint Details Screen ...................................................................................................... 4-35
Endpoint Service Details Screen ......................................................................................... 4-37
DLCI Details Screen ............................................................................................................4-38
DLCI Sta ti s t ic s Screen .. .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... ..4-41
DLCI Table Screen ..............................................................................................................4-42
Service Aware Screen ................................................................................................................ 4-43
Rule Co n fi g Sc reen .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ....... 4-43
Traffic Meter Statistics Screen ............................................................................................ 4-45
SNMP D et a i l s Scr een . .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... 4-46
Diagnostics Screen ........ ...................... .......... ........... ...................... ............................................ 4-46
Test Details Screens ............................................................................................................. 4-47
Trap L og S c r een ...... ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ............. 4-51
Top Talkers Screen .................................................................................................................... 4-51
IP Gatew ay Scree n ........... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ............. 4-53
RIP Parameters .................................................................................................................... 4-53
OSPF Pa r a m e t er s . ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. 4-54
Circuit Table Screen ............................................................................................................ 4-54
Static Route Table Screen .................................................................................................... 4-57
Static ARP Table Screen ..................................................................................................... 4-59
Trusted Neighbors Screen ...................... ...................... ........... .............................. ........... ... 4-61
Area Table Screen ...............................................................................................................4-61
Virtual Link Ta b l e Sc r e en ..... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. .. 4-63
TCP Server ................................................................................................................................. 4-65
TCP Server Details Screen .................................................................................................. 4-65
Netwo r k Add r e s s T ra n s l at i on (N A T ) ........ .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. 4-6 6
NAT Details Screen .............................................................................................................4-67
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) ........................................................................ 4-73
DHCP Server Details Screen ...............................................................................................4-74
HDLC Monitor Table Screen ..................................................................................................... 4-77
HDLC Monitor Details Screen ............................................................................................ 4-78
Bridge ........... ........... ......... ............ ........... ........... ......... ........... ............ ........... ......... .................... 4-81
Appendix A Specifications
Network 1, 2, and 3 Interfaces ........................................................................................................... A-1
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Serial Interface(s) (Data 1 and Data 2) .............................................................................................. A-1
Management Interfaces ...................................................................................................................... A-2
10/100 Ethernet .................................... ...................... ........... .............................. ........... ............. A-2
Supervisory Port .......................................................................................................................... A-2
Diagnostics ........................................................................................................................................ A-2
Alarms ................................................................................................................................................ A-4
Power ................................................................................................................................................. A-4
Mecha nic al . ..... .... .. ..... .... ..... .. ..... .... ..... .. .... ..... .... ... .... ..... .... .. ..... .... ..... .. ..... .... ..... .. .... ..... ..................... A-4
Enviro n m e n t al ....... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ..................... A-4
Frame Relay Statistics Collected in 96 15-minute Intervals ............................................................. A-5
PPP Statistics Collected in 96 15-minute Intervals ........................................................................... A-5
Industry Listings ................................................................................................................................ A-6
Standa rds ............. .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ....................... A-6
Ordering Information .........................................................................................................................A-6
Optional Equipment ...........................................................................................................................A-7
Connector Pin Assignments ............................................................................................................... A-8
Serial Interface Pin Assignments for DTE Mode (Packet Use Only) ........................................ A-8
Serial Interface Pin Assignments for DCE Mode ....................................................................... A-9
Ethernet Connection Pin Assignments ........................................................................................ A-9
Netwo r k 1 In t erf a c e Pi n As s i g n me n t s ... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ... A-10
Network 2 and Network 3 Interface Pin Assignments .............................................................. A-10
Supervisory Port Pin Assignments ............................................................................................ A-10
Appendix B SNMP Agent
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................B-1
SNMP Co n f i g u rat i o n P aramete rs .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ...........B-1
SNMP MIBs ....... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ........................B-1
SNMP T ra p Co n fi g u r at i o n . .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... .. ......... ... ......... .. ......... .. ......... ...........B-2
Generic MIB Loading Instructions .....................................................................................................B-2
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REFACE
This reference guide for the Verilink WANsuite 7205 intelligent integrated
access dev ice (I
and cabling. It is not a user’s guide containing step-by-step procedures. This
manual is designed to be used as a reference regarding commands, interface
ports, configuration parameters, and other information specific to your 7205
unit.
Scope
The WANsuite 7205 has been designed to fit into an AS2000 rack/shelf.
Where appropriate, the text refers you to a specific AS2000 manual for
greater detail.
Manual Organization
The chapters and appendices in this manual are arranged for quick reference
when you need it. You do not have to read previous chapters to understand
the subsequent chapters. Appendices are designed to complement the main
chapters.
• Chapter 1, "About the WANsuite 7205" – This chapter describes product
features and capabilities.
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AD) describes unit features and specifications, configuration,
• Chapter 2, "Installation" – This chapter describes unit port conne ctions and
powering informatio n.
• Chapter 3, "Web Server Interf ace" – This chapter describes the menu screens
and configuration para meters accessed through the Web server interface.
• Chapter 4, "VT100 Interface" − This chapter describes the menu screens and
configuration parameters accessed through the VT100 interface.
• Appendix A, "Specifications" – This appendix defines the specifications for
the WANsuite 7205. In addition, this se ction provides ordering inform ation
and all connector pin assignments for the interfaces on the back of the
WANsuite 7205 unit.
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• Appendix B, "SNMP Agent" − This appendix defines which Management
Information Base (MIB) fil es are supported by the WANsuite 7205 SNMP
agent. In addition, instr uctions are provided for loadi ng these MIB files into
most SNMP management stations.
Typog raphic Conv e ntions
The following table lists the conventions used throughout this guide.
Convention Description
A Notice calls attentions to important features or instruc tions.
A Caution alerts you to serious risk of data loss or other results that
may cause you or the unit trouble if the warning is not heeded.
A Warning alerts you to the risk of serious damage to the unit or
injury and possible death to the end user.
Related Verilink Documents
The Verilink manual AS2000, The Basics provides general information about
Verilink products and may be referred to for assistance:
Customer Service and Technical Support
Verilink provides easy access to customer support information through a
variety of servi ces. This section descri bes these services.
Support from Your Network Supplier
If assistance is required, contact your network supplier. Many suppliers are
authorized Verilink service partners who are qualified to provide a variety of
services, including network planning, installation, hardware maintenance,
application training, and support services. When you contact your network
supplier for assistance, have the following information ready:
• Diagnostic error messages
• A list of system hardware and softwar e, including revision levels
• Details about recent con fi guration changes, if applicable
Support from Verilink
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If you are unable to receive support from your network supplier or want to
contact us directly, Verilink offers worldwide customer support by telephone,
e-mail, and through Verilink’s Internet Web site.
Telephone
Customer support is available by telephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To
speak directly with a Verilink customer service representative, you may dial
one of the following numbers:
•Sales and Marketing: 800-VERILINK (837-4546)
•Technical Support: 800-285-2755 (toll-fre e)
256-327-2255 (local)
You can request sales and marketing information or pose a technical support
question about your Verilink product by contacting us at the e-mail addresses
provided below. Verilink will respond to e-mailed requests for support during
regular business hours (8–5 CST, Monday–Friday).
•Sales and Marketing: info@verilink.com
•Technical Support: support@verilink.com
Internet
Visit Verilink’s Web site to access the latest Verilink product information,
technical publications, news releases, contact information, and more:
If this reference manual is revised to reflect code changes or other updates,
the most recent version will be posted to the Verilink Web site.
Returning a Unit to Verilink
If for any reason you must return your Verilink product, it must be returned
with the shipping prepaid, and pack aged to t he best commerci al stand ard for
electronic equipment. Verilink will pay shipping charges for delivery on
return. You are responsible for mode and cost of shipment to Verilink.
You must have a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number marked on
the shipping package. To obtain an RMA number, call Customer Service at
800-926-0085, extension 2282 or 2232. Products sent to Verilink without
RMA numbers will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s
expense.
When calling Verilink for an RMA number, please have the following
information available:
• Model number and serial number for each unit
• Reason for return and symptoms of problem
http://www.verilink.com
• Purchase order number to cover charges for out-of-warranty items
• Name and phone number of per son we can conta ct i f we have quest ions about
the unit(s)
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The address for you to use when returning a unit to Verilink will be provided
when the RMA is issued. The standard delivery method for return shipments
is Standard Ground for domestic returns and International Economy for
international returns (unless otherwise specified).
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Introduction
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CHAPTER 1ABOUT THE WANSUITE 7205
The telecommunications network service market is rapidly changing, where
network monitoring, control, and higher performance in packet processing are
not only expected, but demanded, at competitive price points. Verilink’s
WANsuite family is based on our innovative, next-generation WAN access
architecture − a high ly flexible and po werful arch itecture that ca n meet th e
needs of many different customers in many different applications. Because it
is so flexible, WANsuite products will continually evolve, offering our
customers cutting-edge features at competitive prices.
The WANsuite 7205 is a rack-mounted unit designed to occupy a single slot
position of the Verilink AS2000 rack or shelf. The AS2000 shelf has several
different variations: (1) a dual-line shelf that accomm odates tw o cards, (2) a
quint-line shelf that can accommodate up to five cards, and (3) a multi-line
shelf that can acco mmodat e up to 13 cards. A servic e aware E1/FE1
CSU/DSU, the WANsuite 7205 has three Network ports; two Serial ports
software-configurable for RS-232, EIA-530, V.35, or X.21 electrical
connections; an asynchronous Supervisory port; a 10/100Base-T Ethernet
interface; six s tatus L EDs, and t hree s ets o f tes t acc ess Ba ntam jacks . Capab le
of accommodating a wide range of network configurations, the WANsuite
7205 effectively combines voice, data, and network traffic over a single
transmission facility and works with non-proprietary network management
solutions.
The WANsuite 7205 boasts a built-in mini-dacs. This f eature enab les the un it
to switch or “groom” individual DS0s. You can groom any DS0 from any
interface into any time slot.This feature makes the WANsuite 7205 ideal for
applications that switch DS0s from one E1 onto two separate fractional E1
lines.
The WANsuite 7205 also monitors and measures utilization. W hether
running packet or TDM data, the WANsuite 7205 can measure the percent of
utilization on each network or serial interface. High and low-level alarms
notify network managers in advance that bandwidth may need to be
reallocated.
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TCP Server, a feature of the WANsuite product line, provides connectivity
to multiple endpoints by associating a TCP port with each endpoint while
reducing the number of physical connections at the central site to one
10/100Base-T Ethernet port.
Another feature of the WANsuite product line, IP Gateway enables IP p acket
routing throughout a LAN/WAN network architecture using static routing
configurations or dynamic routing protocols (Routing Information Protocol −
RIP 1 and RIP 2 − or Open Shortest Path First − OSPF).
RIP 1 and RIP 2 allow routers to exchange routing information. WANsuite
then uses this information exchange to build routing tables for IP Packet
routes. After building the routing tables, WANsuite periodically broadcasts
the contents to neighboring routers so that your network can choose the most
efficient rou tes available.
OSPF uses link-state routing algorithms to calculate routes based on the
number of routers, transmission speeds, delays, and route costs. Using the
OSPF protocol, WANsuite works with other routers in your
telecommunications fabric to dynamically change routing “on the fly” to make
use of the most efficient and cost-effective transit across your network.
Because IP Gateway enables WANsuite to route IP traffic either statically or
dynamically across your LAN/WAN architecture, your need for costly routers
is substantially reduced. WANsuite is a one-stop solution that can help you
meet the requirements of your many different applications.
DHCP uses a server-client architecture to assign IP addresses to PCs and
workstations on the LAN. The WANsuite 7205’s DHCP server dynamically
assigns these IP addresses, which can be either temporary or permanent, to
each PC or workstation (DHCP client). These IP addresses are "housed" on
the DHCP server. The flexibility to reassign IP addresses saves the end user
money by eliminating the need for a single IP address for each piece of
equipment on the LAN.
NAT e nables an enterprise to set up two sets of IP addresses − one set fo r
internal network use (or LAN traffic) and one set for external use (or Internet
traffic). This feature of the WANsuite 7205 provides a company with a layer
of security by eliminating outside access to internal IP addresses from the
Internet.
Bridging separate LANs together is another option for the IP traffic. Using
the IEEE Standard 802.1D Transparent Bridging specification, the
WANsuite 7205 can simplify your network architecture by allowing you to
bridge sep arate LAN s across a WAN so th ey operat e as a single LAN .
The WANsuite 7205 gives service providers and enterprise customers the
capability to m onitor end -to-end net work perfo rmance (with support for up
to 256 virtual circuits) as well as the capability to verify Service Level
Agreements (SLAs); isolate performance problems to the LAN, local loop or
frame relay network; determine appropriate bandwidth needs; and monitor
network trends to aid in future capacity planning.
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The unit’s built-in ServiceAware™ technology allows network managers to
maximize available WAN bandwidth and verify SLAs. This management
platform allows the end user to see network activity (performance) and
problems (diagnostics) on any permanent virtual circuit (PVC), access line, or
physical circu it.
Verilink’s FrameStart™ technology is standard with WANsuite 7205 and
benefits the initial installation of frame relay circuits by eliminating the
requiremen t for a frame rel ay test se t. Fram eStart ens ures that E1 circu it
status, signal quality, loopback code detection, access link condition, and the
various Layer 2 frame relay investigation and reporting features are available
and accura te.
All of WANsuite 7205’s installation, performance configuration, traffic
monitoring, alarm reporting, and diagnostic capabilities can be configured
through the unit’s embedded We b server interface (WANsight™) using
Microsoft
locally through the Ethernet port or the Supervisory port, or remotely through
the Network port. Especially advantageous is WANsuite’s advanced
monitorin g and co ntrol cap abilit y that gives network administrators the
ability to plan future capacity requirements. To extend the WANsuite 7205’s
functionality even further, Verilink offers an element management software
system for reporting and real-time diagnostics.
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Internet Explorer™ . The W eb ser ver interfa ce can be accessed
Features of the WANsuite 7205
Performance
Historically, WAN access devices have tended to perform well as
single-function devices such as CSU/DSUs, but have not been optimized to
address higher level traffic issues such as service levels and integration.
Verilink's architecture and Web-based user interface work together to address
all access issues as services and ap plications , rather th an as circ uits and
protocols, for exceptional WAN management performance.
To further leverage its Web server interface, Verilink's new architecture also
allows firmware to be upgraded via the Web from a standard browser, with
password control, if desired.
NOTICE: Verilink recommends the use of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 5.0 or
higher. If you use other Internet browsers to access the Web server
interface, screen elements will not display as described in this manual.
Mini-Dacs
The WANsuite 7205’s built-in mini-dacs lets the unit switch or groom any
DS0 from the primary Network 1 port to any of its interfaces. The mini-dacs
offers complete grooming independent of DS0 or time slot.
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Percent Utilization Reports
The WANsuite 7205 employs two methods for reporting percent utilization of
bandwidth. Both methods are required to accurately report utilization on voice
and data services.
The first of these methods is the DS0 utilization monitor, which reports
utilization of voice bandwidth as it is received from the Network ports.
Through the DS0 utilization monitor screens, you can configure idle DS0
patterns and set high and low utilization alarms.
The other method for reporting percent utilization is High-Level Data Link
Control (HDLC) monitoring, which reports utilization on synchronous data
services transmitted via the three Network or two Serial interfaces. HDLC
monitor screens also let you configure high and low utilization alarms.
The unit will report utilization alarms if DS0 or HDLC utilization stays high
for any given 15-minute period or at the end of any 24-hour period during
which utilization drops below the user-specified threshold. The WANsuite
7205 saves utilization statistics in 15-minute increments for 24 hours, and
each 24-hour period is summarized for up to 30 days.
Test Access Jacks
The three sets of Bantam jacks on the WANsuite 7205 provide local test
access for the following: Network In, Network Out, Network Monitor,
Equipment In, Equipment Out, and Equipment Monitor. This gives
technicians quick and easy access to Layer 1 diagnostics.
SNMP Management
With integrated SNMP in-band management, enterprise managers can now
manage Verilink WANsuite units and their integral CSU/DSUs as a single
unit. With only one LAN segment in the network, all Verilink WANsuite
platforms can be managed by SNMP. With self-learning functionality, these
platforms learn their frame rel ay environmen t and eliminate the need for
remote, trained personnel. Once an IP address has been established for a
properly connected remote unit, all configuration parameters may be
downloaded from the central site; no additional interaction is required at the
remote site to establish connectivity. WANs can be constructed using frame
relay or leased-line services. Verilink’s WANsuite 7205 allows any port to be
configured for any of its available service technologies through simple
software configuration. Network managers can now fine tune the enterprise
network for the lowest cost and highest performance.
Embedded Web Server
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An embedded Web server supplies a simple-to-use interface for configuration
and statistics collection, with a service table for mapping services to ports, an
endpoint table for configuring and monitoring service endpoints, and a user
table for traffic monitoring and control.
Optional Advanced Network Management
As an option for the WANsuite 7205, Verilink offers a network management
system based on RedPoint's NetVoyant™ software, which was designed to
provide IT professionals with the information required to make informed,
enterprise-wide capacity planning and investment decisions. NetVoyant is an
NT-based element managem ent sys tem that includes a n ODB C-co mpliant
database, CORBA IDLs for customization and flexibility, a real-time
diagnostics toolset, and extensive reporting and trending application support.
This solution employs an open-system, multi-vendor support approach for
network management, monitoring, and the collection of statistics from any
SNMP-based networking device including Verilink equipment already in the
field.
WANsuite extends the functionality of NetVoyant’s software by incorporating
customized configuration modules. This advanced network management
system is offered as an option for the WANsuite 7205. Please contact Verilink
for availability and pricing information.
About FrameStart Technology
The WANsuite 7205’s FrameStart technology ensures that frame relay service
is operational prior to installation and connection to other equipment.
FrameStart’s integral frame relay circuit installation and diagnostic tools help
reduce equipment and installation costs, simplify configuration setup, and
alleviate frame relay connection uncertainties − all in one unit.
WANsuite 7205 supports both FrameStart Install and Monitor modes as well
as Layer 2 statistics gathering and diagnostic capabilities that maximize
network availability and manage the growth of the network.
FrameSta rt Ins tall e nables step-by-step validation of network operations and
requires no data terminal equipment such as routers or FRADs. If a DTE
device is connected, operation is halted to perform installation diagnostics.
With FrameStart Install, you have the power to perform advanced tests
including the following:
• Local Managemen t Interface (LMI) Sou rcing
• End-to-end Integrity
• PVC Delay
• Network Receive Level
FrameSta rt Monito r com plements F rameSt art Instal l to moni tor real-t ime
network conditions nonintrusively when connected to real-world applications.
FrameStart Monitor diagnostics maintain and manage the activity of the frame
relay network from the host FrameStart unit. FrameStart Monitor also offers
the following:
• LMI Monitoring
• LMI Auto-Sourcing
• SOS Mode
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• New Circuit Installation
Flexible Mounting Options are available. The WANsuite 7205 comes as a
stand-alo ne unit o r as a rack -mounte d card i n a dual-li ne shelf. When
rack-mounted, the shelf provides redundant power with circuit breakers.
Quint-line shelf and multi-line shelf mounting options are also available.
WANsuite 7205 Overview and Advantages
Verilink’s WANsuite 7205 is an innovative, highly intelligent, software-based
WAN access device optimized for frame relay access. The WANsuite 7205
provides network managers with the tools necessary to monitor and
troubleshoot voice, data, and network transmission systems. The ability to use
the WANsuite 7205 as an IP Gateway greatly increases its flexibility while
reducing the customer’s networking costs. In addition, the WANsuite 7205
delivers valuable tools for the following:
• Measuring and reporting performance
• Verifying Service Level Ag reement s (SLAs)
• Managing network resources to ensure optimum performance
• Analyzing trends to aid in network planning
• Managing Web browser and/or in-band/out-of-band SNMP
WANsuite 7205 advantages include the following:
• Offers three Network ports, two Serial ports, and an Ethernet port − the
WANsuite 7205 is extremely flexible and adapts to numerous network
applications
• Provides quick and easy access to Layer 1 diagnostics via its three Bantam
test jacks
• Grooms DS0s from any interface − the WANsuite 7205’s built-in
mini-dacs allows DS0 switching independent of time slot.
• Measures utilization on Network and Serial interfaces − the WANsuite
7205 helps service providers or network managers optimize bandwidth
before problems arise
• Ensures a higher level of service − WANsuite 7205 acts as an expert frame
relay Service Level advisor for service providers and users.
• Lowers facility costs − WANsuite 7205's easy installation and
configuration cut down on maintenance and sparing costs.
• Reduces the need for costly route rs with its IP Gateway feature − WANsuite
handles all your networki ng needs.
Features Summary
• A powerfu l core a rchitec ture:
• 10/100Base-T Ethernet port for Management or IP Gateway
• Three Network ports
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• Dual Serial ports software-configurable for RS-232, EIA-530, V.35, or
X.21
• Supervisory port for local management via VT100
• Mini-Dacs
• DS0 switching independent of time slot
• Test Access Jacks
• Quick and easy access to Layer 1 diagnostics
• DS0 and HDLC Utilization Reports
• Configurable utilization thresholds
• High and low utilization alarms
• IP Gateway:
• Frame Relay or PPP
• 10/100Base-T Ethernet port
• Static routes
• Static Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
• Dynamic routing protocols, including RIP 1, RIP 2, and OSPF
• Un-numbered Network
• Address Management: NAT and DHCP
• Programmable alarm thresholds
• Transparent Bridging
• Configurable Serial (Data) Port:
• Supports V.35, EIA-530, RS-232, and X.21
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA):
• TCP Server allows multiple connections to TCP clients
• Asynchronous multicasting lets the WANsuite 7205 transmit identical
data to multiple endpoints
• A suite of performance monitoring tools:
• Monitoring capability for up to 256 virtual circuits (Data Link
Connection Identifiers, or DLCIs)
• E1/FE1 performance monitoring, including complete diagnostic
capabilities and test modes
• SLA monitoring and management
• Committed Information Rate (CIR) enforcement per DLCI
• Programmable alarm thresholds
• Management Interfaces:
• WANsight − an innovative, embedded, Web-based user interface for
remote configuration and real-time reporting via Web browser
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Front Panel
(Verilink recommends Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher) that
decreases installation and configuration time for service employees,
simplifies troubleshooting and fault isolation of network problems, and
optimizes management of both TDM and frame-based services.
• VT100 or TELNET
• Local Supervisory port
• Ethernet port for management or IP routing
• Frame Relay Aware:
• Support for leased-line and frame relay services
• Layer 2 end-to-end visibility and control
• Embedde d frame re lay tes t set
• Layer 3 support for visibility beyond the network layer (up to 25
protocols)
• “Top Talk er” repo rts − lets you find out who’s generating the most IP
traffic on your LAN
The front panel of the WANsuite 7205 application module (Figure 1.1)
provides the following:
• Six LED status indicators
• A local RJ-11 Supervisory port
• Three sets of Bantam jacks for diagnostics
• Ejector handles for installing the module in a shelf slot
Figure 1.1
Front Panel of WANsuite 7205
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The front panel LED status indicators are defined in the table below:
Control/
Indicator
NET 1, NET 2,
and NET 3
SER 1
(DATA 1) and
SER 2
(DATA 2)
PWR/TEST
Function/Description
This indicator is off (not illuminated) when the port has not been configured.
The indicator lights red when th e E 1 lin k is do w n .
The indicator lights amber when the E1 link is up and at lea st one configured
protocol is not established.
The indicator lights green when the E1 link is up and all configured protoc ols
are esta blished.
NOTE: TDM is considered a proto col. It is established when ever the E1 link
is up.
Port in DTE Mode:
This indicator is off (not illuminated) when the port has not been configured.
The indicator lights red when DSR is not active and the configured protocol
is not established.
The indicator lights amber when DSR is not active or the confi gure d pro toc ol
is not established.
The indicator lig hts green when DSR is active and the configured protocol is
established.
DTR Alarm Enable d (Port in DCE Mode):
This indicator is off (not illuminated) when the port has not been configured.
The indicator lights red when DTR is not active and the configured protocol
is not established.
The indicator lights amber when DTR is not acti ve or the con figur ed p rotoc ol
is not established.
The indicator lights green when DTR is active and the configured protocol is
established.
DTR Alarm Disabl ed (Port in DCE Mode):
This indicator is off (not illuminated) when the port has not been configured.
The indicator lights green when the configured protocol is esta blished.
The indicator lights red when the configured protocol is not established.
This indicator lights green when power is applied to the unit.
The indicator lights amber in test modes (port looped or BERT
active).
Local Supervisory Port
The SUPERVISORY PORT, labeled on the front panel as LOCAL, is an RJ-11
female DCE connector configured for 8 bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. Bit
rates are configured through the Web server interface or VT100 interface. The
local Supervisory port can be set to speeds of 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200,
38400, 57600, or 115200 bps. The initial default rate of the local Supervisory
port is 19200 bps.
On power-up, the Supervisory port sends out diagnostic messages at the bit
rate of 115.2 kbps until the Supervisory service acquires the Supervisory port.
These diagnostic messages can disrupt the connected device; however, you
can configure the unit to disable their transmission.
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NOTICE: For information on pinout assignments for this connector, refer to
page A-8. See Ordering Information on page A -6 for information on
cables for this connector.
Data Interface Module (Rear Panel)
The Data Interface Module (DIM) − or rear connector module − mate s wi th
the associated WANsuite 7205 module and connects it to the data equipment.
As shown in Figure 1.2, the rear panel of the DIM 7205 provides the
following:
•Two R S-232 DB-25 connectors
•T hree RJ-4 8C jacks
•One 8-pin m odular 10/100Base-T Ethernet port
10/100 Ethernet
The two DB-25 connectors are Serial data ports (labeled
2
), and the t wo RJ -48C jack s are Ne twork inter faces (l abeled NE T 3, NET 2,
and NET 1).
Figure 1.2
The WANsuite 7205 provides one 10/100 ETHERNET interfac e for IP
Gateway, SNMP, and Web browser access. This interface is an 8-pin modular
jack that complies with standard twisted-pair, 10/100Base-T requirements.
The 10/100Base-T cable is supplied by the end user. Refer to Ethernet
Connection Pin Assignments on page A-9 for pin assignments and cable
descriptions.
WANsuite 7205 Rear Panel
DATA 1 and DATA
Ethernet LED Indicators
There are two unlabeled indicator LEDs on either side of the 10/100 Ethernet
jack. The LED on the left side of the jack pulses amber to indicate data
activity (either transmit or receive). The LED on the right side of the jack
lights green to indicate that the link layer is operational.
Serial Interfaces
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The two SERIAL interfaces (labeled DATA 1 and DAT A 2 ) lo cated on the rear
of the unit are multi-protocol interfaces presented physically as DB-25
connections. The protocols supported by these interfaces are RS-232,
EIA-530, V.35, and X.21.
Cables that adap t the DB-25 interface to the 34-pin V.35 interface are
available. These cables are listed as optional equipment on page A-7 of
Appendix A. DB-25 to DB-25 cables also are available if your installation
needs req uire them . See Ordering Information on page A-6 for details. Refer
to Serial Interface Pin Assignments for DTE Mode (Packet Use Only) on
page A-8 and Serial Interface Pin Assignments for DCE Mode on page A-9
for Seria l interface pin ass ignments .
CAUTION: FCC rules require that interconnecting cables carrying high-speed
Network Interfaces
Labeled on the rear panel of the WANsuite 7205 as NET 1, NET 2, and NET 3,
the Network interfaces’ connections are standard RJ-48C, 8-pin modular jacks
that contain an automatic line build out (ALBO). This ALBO allows the unit
to be located a substantial distance away from the telco Network interface
with a receive signal level to −27 dB. To view their pinout assignments, refer
to Network 1 Interface Pin Assignments or Network 2 and Network 3 Interface
Pin Assignments on page A-10.
data be shielded appropriately in order to minimize radio frequency
interference.
Maximum suggested cable lengths for the connection from the unit to the
network are listed in the table below. Calculations are based on a cable
temperature of 70 °F, 0.083 µF / mi le capacitance, a 27-dB loss, an d a 100-Ω,
non-loaded, twisted-pair cable.
Cable Type
26-gauge PIC 6.8 4,400
24-gauge PIC 5.4 5,500
22-gauge PIC 4.2 7,100
19-gauge P IC 3.0 10,000
(PIC - Plastic Insulated Cable)
CAUTION: In accordance with FCC Rules, Part 68.218(b), you must notify the
Power Connection
No external power supply is required for the WANsuite 7205; power is
received from its AS2000 rack connection.
Loss per 1000 ft
(dB)
telephone company prior to disconnecting this product.
Max Cable L ength
(ft)
When power is applied to the unit, the front panel LED indicators flash for
approximately 10 to15 seconds as the unit initializes. The green
POWER LED
will remain illuminated as long as the unit receives power. This LED turns
amber when the unit is in test mode.
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Power Op ti o ns
Power Fa ilure
Three shelf options for mounting the WANsuite 7205 are described below:
•Multi-line shelf (MLS 2000 and 2200 series) holds 13 application
modules and 2 modular power supplies (AC or DC)
•Quint-line shelf (QLS 2500) holds five modules and contains an internal
AC or DC power supply. This shelf is a stand-alone unit.
•Dual-line shelf (DLS 2100) holds two modules and is powered by
external powers supplies. (Verilink offers a universal AC/DC power
supply, as well as an internal redundant 24-VDC power option.)
If the POWER indicator does not illuminate, check the rack power connections
and the primary AC circuit breaker.
The WANsuite 7205 provides non-volatile memory retention of the unit
configuration in case of a power failure. This feature allows the unit to
automatically restore normal service and retain pre-existing time and date
information following a power loss.
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This chapter describes the contents of your WANsuite 7205 shipment and
provides information on connecting and installing the unit.
The WANsuite 7205 uses an “Installation Wizard” to help you automatically
install the unit quickly and correctly. Procedures for using this Installation
Wizard are also describe d in this c hapter.
For information on installing and replacing shelves, modules, and
supplies, refer to the Verilink manual AS2000, The Basics.
WANsuite 7205 Components
The complete WANsuite 7205 assembly consists of an application module
and a rear data interface module (DIM), together occupying a single shelf-slot
position accessible from the front and back of the Verilink AS2000 rack or
shelf. The DIM is installed from th e rear of t he shelf into the b ackplan e. The
WANsuite 7205 front module is installed from the front. The DIM is always
installed first and removed last; the WANsuite 7205 front module is installed
last and removed first.
Unpacking and Inspection
The WANsuite 7205 is shipped in cardboard cartons with foam inserts for
shock and vibration protection. When your shipment arrives, inspect the
shipping container and contents, and compare all items with those listed on
the packing list.
If the contents of the shipment are incomplete or if there is mechanical
damage or defect, notify the carrier and Verilink. (See Support from Verilink
on page xii.) If the shipping container or cushioning material is damaged,
notify the carrier and Verilink immediately and make a notation on the
delivery receipt that the container was damaged. (If possible, obtain the
signature and name of the person making delivery.) Retain the packaging
material until the contents of the shipment have been checked for
power
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completeness and the unit has been checked both mechanically and
electrically.
Supplied Materials
The WANsuite 7205 ships with the following standard items:
• WANsuite 7205 unit
• E1 network cable
• Serial (Supervis ory) cable
• Verilink Documentation CD
For specific applications, see Optional Equipment on page A-7 for additional
cables and adapters. Contact Verilink Technical Support for part numbers or
further assist ance.
Configuring the Unit’s IP Address
The WANsuite 7205 can be configured and monitored through the Web Server
interface o r the VT10 0 interface, but the uni t must first b e configured with an
IP address. You can configure the unit’s I P address using the Verilink
Configuration Wizard, which is included on your documentation CD.
Installation Wizard
NOTICE: You may also access the Verilink Configuration Wizard on the
Verilink We b site: www.verilink.com.
To configure the IP address using the Verilink Configuration Wizard, follow
the steps listed below:
1 Using the supplied cable, connect the unit’s RJ-11 Supervisory port to a
COM port on your PC. (Take note of which COM port is connected.)
2 Insert the Verilink CD (provided with the WANsuite 7205) into your PC’s
CD-ROM drive.
3 Use Windows “Explore” to view the contents of the CD and select the
folder labeled “Utilities.” In this folder will be a file named
this executable fil e is the Verilink Configuration Wizard appli cation.
ipwiz.exe;
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Double-click on this file to launch the program. After the program is fully
launched, you will see the following screen:
4 Using the Tab key to move f rom fie ld to f ield, move the c ursor to the “COM
Port” field. Using the Spacebar, toggle between the available options until
the correct COM port is sho wn (COM1, COM2, COM3, or COM4). Be s ure
to choose the same COM port as the port to which the unit is connected.
5 By default, the “ Baud Rate” field will display 115 200 (bits per sec ond). For
the purpose of this installa tion, do not change the displayed baud rate from
its default. Proceed directly to the next step.
6 Using the Tab key again, move the cursor to the “IP Address” field and
enter the appropriat e IP address for the unit (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). If necessary,
repeat this process for the “Subnet Mask” and “Gateway Address” fields.
7 Next, move the cursor to the “Write To Unit” field and press the Enter key.
The program will prompt you to reset the unit.
8 To reset the unit, cycle the unit’s power (i.e ., disconnect the power supply
cable from the unit and then reconnect it). The Configuration Wizard will
then automatically download the configuration information to the unit.
9 Note the status messages displayed at the bottom of the Configuration
Wizard screen. When the download is complete, your PC will beep and the
status message bar will displa y “Finished.”
10 Finally, move the cursor to the “Exit” prompt and press Enter. The
Configuration Wizard pr ogram will close.
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The WANsuite 7205 has an innovative, embedded Web server interface
(WANsight) for remote configuration and real-time reporting via Microsoft
Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher. Access to the Web server interface and how
the interface is used to configure the WANsuite 7205 unit are described in
detail below.
NOTICE: Verilink recommends the use of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 5.0 or
higher because if you use other Internet browsers to access the Web
server interface , some screen elemen ts will not disp lay as describe d in
this manual.
NOTICE: The material presented in this chapter follows the order listed in the
navigation bar on t he left side of the Web server interface screen.
However, because the parameters you specify in the Service Table
attach proto cols to inter faces , you m ust c onfig ure t he Serv ice Table
first. (See " Service s Scr een" on page 3-16.) You will no t be able to
allocate channels (see "DS0 Monitor Details Screen" on page 3-19)
until the Service Table has been configured.
Configuration through the VT100 interface is covered in Chapter 4.
Accessing the Web Server Interface
You can access the Web server interface by connecting to its IP address. This
connection can be directly through the 10/100 Ethernet port, in-band PPP over
any port, or in-band via encapsulated IP traffic on the Frame Relay circuit.
NOTICE: Any changes to the unit’s configuration MUST be followed by a
“Submit” (if there is a “Submit” button on the screen) and a
“Save and Restart.”
Web Server Interface 3-1
To access the Web server interface, simply enter (by typing) the unit’s IP
address in the browser’s Address (or Location) field, and press the Enter key.
Layout of Interface Screens
When you first access the Web server interface, your browser will display a
screen that is divided into three frames. The upper frame forms a border
across the top of the screen; it identifies the Verilink unit in service and
displays the hardware and software revision and serial numbers under which
the unit is operating.
The area beneath the upper frame is divided into two side-by-side frames. The
frame on the left side of t his area d epicts a hierarch ical “tree” structure used
to navigate through the various interface screens. Each “branch” on the tree
guides you to more specific upper-level information about the unit and its
configuration. Note that the Interfaces, Applications, and Utilities branches do
not link to a page − these branches simply provide structure for navigation.
The frame on the right side of the screen will display the actual configuration
screen. The screen captures throughout this chapter show only the
configurat ion portio n of the screen, except in t he case of the Un it screen ,
which sh ows all t hree frames . The Un it scr een represe nts the to p of the
navigation tree.
Unit Screen
The Unit screen in Figure 3.1 is the first screen displayed by the unit’s Web
server in terface. It lets you view an d se t spec ific inform ati on a bout the u nit i n
service.
Figure 3.1
Unit Screen
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The Unit screen displays the following fields:
Field Function
Object ID Display-only field used to point an SNMP agent to this ID.
Up Time Displays the amount of time the unit has been up and running.
Contact Used to store the name of a point-of-contact for system failure.
Name Read/write field that holds the unit’s name.
Location Read/writ e field that holds the unit's location.
FrameStart ID Read/write field that holds the unit's ID that uni quely identifies
the unit and is used in the FrameStart appli cations.
Blank Fields Read/write fields for user-s pec ific labels and values. Information
resides in non-vola tile memory.
Time Read/write field that holds the unit's internal time setting in
standard 24-hour HH:MM:SS format.
Date Read/write field that holds the unit's internal date setting in
standard MM/DD/YY format.
The Unit screen provides the following user-activated buttons:
Maintenance Reset
Button Function
Submit Sets any values that have been changed. The top “Submit”
button sets any unit parameters changed in the upper section of
the screen, and the lower “Submit” button sets the r eal-time
clock.
Maintenance Reset Brings up a screen where you can reset unit to its default TDM
or Packet, Packet 3, or Packet 4 configuration.
Save and Restart Saves the cur rent con figuration and per f o rms a restart.
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
Use this button to access a screen where you can perform a Maintenance
Reset (Figure 3.2Figure 3.2). When you click on the arrow in the pull-down
menu box on the screen, you will have the option to perform a TDM, Packet,
Packet 3, or Packet 4 reset. When you select one of these options, all previous
configurations will be lost and the unit will be set back to the specified
factory default.
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Figure 3.2
Maintenance Reset Screen
NOTICE: Performing a “Maintenance Reset” or a “Save and Restart” will
terminate communications with the unit. A “Refresh” should be
performed after approximately 10 seconds to restore communications.
Save and Restart
Interfaces
Network Screens
Use this button to save the current configuration settings and proceed with the
restart as shown in Figure 3.3.
Figure 3.3
The WANsuite 7205 has the following interfaces: Network 1, Network 2,
Network 3, Serial 1, Serial 2, 10/100 Ethernet, and Supervisory. Each of the
interfaces and their associ ated screen s/menus a re des cribed be low.
Save and Restart Screen
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The Network 1, Network 2 (shown below in Figure 3.4), and Network 3
screens o ffer the sam e param eters ex cept for t he follo wing: the “Functio n”
parameter is found only on the Network 2 screen, and the “Timing” parameter
is not included on the Network 3 screen. The Network screens let you view
and make changes to the Network interface's configuration as described
below. In addition, these screens provide a table that displays the alarm values
for the Network interface.
Figure 3.4
Network 2 Scree n
Function (Network 2
Only)
Framing
Coding
Timing
In the “Slaved” function, Network 2 is slaved and receives its timing from the
same source from which Network 1 receives its timing. In the Network
function, Network 2 is an independent network and can only be connected to
Serial 2 i n TDM m ode.
Values: Slaved, Network
Default: Slaved
NOTICE: The “Function” parameter fundamentally affects the operation of the
unit. Even though this parameter is found only on the Network 2 screen,
its setting affects all three Network ports and the Service table.
Selects the framing for the Network side of the DSU/CSU.
Values CCS, CAS, Unframe d
Default: CCS
Sets the Network side line coding.
Values: HDB3, AMI
Default: HDB3
Sets the timing source to synchronize the unit’s internal timing generators. In
all cases, slips are controlled to occur on frame boundaries at the Network
ports when timing synchronization is lost. The options are as follows:
Network 1
“Function” parameter (on the Network 2 screen) in “Slaved” mode − Internal,
Network 1, Network 2, Network 3, Serial 1, Serial 2
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“Function” parameter (on the Network 2 screen) in Network mode − Internal,
Network 1, Network 3, Serial 1
Network 2
“Function” parameter in “Slaved” mode − timing parameter is ignored in
Slave mode
“Function ” parameter in “Netwo rk” mode − Internal, Network 2, Serial 2
Definitions of the timing sources are as follows:
Internal – The unit’s internal frequency standard (E1 2.048 Mbps ± 50 bps)
is used for all timing.
Network 1, Network 2, Network 3 – Timing is derived from the Network
port recovered clock.
Serial 1, Serial 2 – Timing is derived from the Serial port recovered clock.
CRC4 Mode
Provides line integrity detection to determine if bit errors are present on the
line.
Values: Disable, Enable
Default: Disable
Error Status and Alarm Thresholds Table
The unit can be programmed to generate an alarm condition based on a
specific level of performance degradation. The Network screens present a
table that provides current error status and alarm threshold information.
Acceptable alarm thresholds are set for periods of 15 minutes (900 seconds)
and samp led every sec ond. Th e error type s listed in th e paragra phs below can
be preset to a value between 0 and 900 seconds. Setting a field to “0” (zero)
disables the alarm on that statistic. To effectively disable alarm reporting, set
all fields to “0” (ze ro).
The 15-minute time frame is not based on the TR 54016 or T1.403 interval
boundaries, but is a time window based on the accumulated counts over the
previous fifteen 1-minute intervals. In all cases, if the number of actual
network errored seconds in the previous 15 minutes reaches the preset
threshold for the specified error type, an alarm condition is declared.
The four columns o f the s tatus tab le are as follows:
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• Status Displays the current status of the Network port.
• Alarm Displays t he alarm value of the Ne twork po rt. The u nit
declares an alarm as soon as the count exceeds the threshold
set.
• Count Displays t he numb er of eve nts or o ccurrence s of thi s statistic
that have been detected.
• Threshold A read/write field that can be set to a desirable threshold.
The table provides error sta tus and alarm thre shold in formation f or the
following error pa rameters:
ES
Sets the Errored Seconds (ES) threshold. An ES is a 1-second period in which
at least one logic error occurred. The default value is 45 seconds.
SES
LOSS
UAS
CSS
BPVS
OOFS
AISS
Sets the Severely Errored Seconds (SES) threshold. An SES is a 1-second
period in which at least 320 Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) errors or one
Out -of- Fram e (OOF) error occur red. Th e defaul t value is 5 seconds .
Sets the Loss of Signal Seconds (LOSS) threshold. A LOSS is a 1-second
period in which the E1 received signal is interrupted. The default value is
5 seconds.
Sets the Unavailable Seconds (UAS) threshold. A UAS is a 1-second period
in which consecutive severely errored seconds cause an unavailable state. The
default is 0 (zero) seconds (Disabled).
Sets the Controlled Slip Seconds (CSS) threshold. The default is 0 (zero)
seconds (Disabled).
Sets the Bipolar Violation Errored Seconds (BPVS) threshold. A BPVS is a 1second period in which at least one bipolar violation occurred. The default is
0 (zero) seconds (Disabled).
Sets the Out of Frame Seconds (OOFS) threshold. An OOFS is a 1-second
period in which a frame sync loss occurred. The default value is 5 seconds.
Sets the Alarm Indication Signal Seconds (AISS) threshold. An AISS is a 1second period when unframed all ones are received. The default is 0 (zero)
seconds (Disabled).
RAS
Reset Timer
Sets the Remote Alarm Seconds (RAS) threshold. A RAS is generated by the
terminal equipment when an improper signal is received from the facility (or
upon receipt of unframed all ones). The default is 0 (zero) seconds (Disabled).
Sets the Reset Timer threshold. This field is the contiguous number of
seconds that an alarm parameter must be clear before the alarm is reset.
Applicable values range from 000 through 900. A value of “000” means the
alarm will never be reset.
The Network screens provide the user-activated buttons described in the table
below.
Button Function
Submit Sets any values that have been changed.
Clea r Al ar ms Reset s th e al ar m conditi o ns and count s to zer o .
Performance Displays a Network Performance/Summary screen (Figure 3.5)
that shows a summary of the current count of the number of
error events that have occurred over the past 24 hours and the
past 30 days.
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Button Function
Channels Displays the Channel Table Details screen (see page 3-21),
showing each channe l by index number. Each chann el’ s rate and
service (by number) are displayed and can be changed through
user in pu t , as can the Idle Patte r n. Pa ir in f o r m a tion is also
displayed on this scre en.
Network 2
(Network 1,
Network 3) Services
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
Displays the Services sc reen for the Network 1, Network 2, or
Network 3 interface.
CAUTION: Performance data will be lost upon power cycle or after performing a
Maintenance Reset or a Save and Restart.
Figure 3.5
Network Perfor mance/Summary
BES
LOFC
CRCES
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In addition to the error parameters found in the Error Status and Alarm
Thresholds Table on page 3-6, the following error parameters are included on
the Network Performance/Summary table:
Sets the Bursty Error Seconds (BES) threshold. A BES is a 1-second period
during which more than one but fewer than 320 CRC6 errors occurred.
The Loss of Frame Count (LOFC) represents the number of times a loss of
frame is declared. A loss of frame is declared after 2.5 seconds of continuous
loss of signal or OOF.
Sets the Cyclic Redundancy Check Errored Seconds (CRCES) threshold. A
CRC is a method of confirming the integrity of received data.
Beneath t he Perfo rmance/Cu rrent scre en are two butt ons: “Per formance 24
Hour” and “Performance 30 Day.” Clicking either of these buttons will
display a detailed summary of the error events that have occurred during each
15-minute interval of the past 24 hours (Figure 3.6) or during each interval
(day) of the past 30 days (Figure 3.7).
Figure 3.6
Figure 3.7
Perf ormance 24 Hour Scr e e n
Perf ormance 30 Day Screen
Serial Screens
NOTICE: All references in this manual to the Serial 1 and Serial 2 interfaces
correspond directly to the WANsuite 7205’s Data 1 and Data 2 ports,
respectively.
The parameters on the Serial 1 and Serial 2 screens on the WANsuite 7205
are the same; therefore only the Serial 1 screen (Figure 3.8) is shown below.
These screens let you view and make configuration changes to the unit’s
Serial interface as described below.
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Figure 3.8
Serial Screen
Type
Mode
This param eter sel ects the ty pe of i nterface ( based on i ts elec trical signa l
character istics) used by the equipmen t conne cted to th e Serial po rt.
Values: V.35, RS-232, EIA-530, X.21
Default: V.35
NOTICE: V.35 requires the use of an optional cable. Refer to Optional Equipment
on page A-7 for ordering information.
By default, the Serial port serves as a DCE port. However, the Serial port can
serve as a DTE po rt when the unit i s in Pack et mode.
If the Serial port connects to a DTE device (such as a FRAD or a router), the
Mode parameter must be set to “DCE.” If this port connects to a DCE device
(such as a DSU/CSU), this parameter must be set to “DTE” (valid only for
Packet m ode, not T DM).
Values: DCE, DTE
Default: DCE
NOTICE: DTE mode requires the use of an optional DTE cable. Refer to Optional
Equipment on page A-7 for ordering information.
Packet Rate
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If the port is running in Packet mode, the Rate must be configured to the
desired port speed (in bits per second). In TDM mode, the port speed rate will
be set by configuring the next four parameters (Start Channel, Number of
Channels, Bundling, and Channel Rate).
Values: Synchronous, nx 64 kbps (where n = 1–32) or nx56 kbps (where
n = 1−31); or asynchronous, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200,
38400, 57600, 115200 bps
Default: 1984000 bps
Bundling
Start Channel
Number of Channels
Selects whether the DTE channel assignment is made as a “Contiguous”
group or as “Alternate” channels. Selecting “Alternate” ensures ones density.
Because the unit allows individual channels to be configured for a service, a
value of “Arbitrary” will be returne d for this parame ter if the current channel
allocation is not contiguous or Alternate. The “Arbitrary” value can only be
supplied by the unit − it cannot be set by the user.
Values: Contiguous, Alternate, Arbitrary
Default: Contiguous
NOTICE: Because “Alternate” Bundling assigns every other channel, only half
the channels are available.
Selects the starting channel in the 31-channel DS1 bit stream. Starting with
the specified channel, the unit automatically assigns the channels that follow.
Unframed CCS CAS
Values 0 1−31 1−15, 17−31
Default 011
Specifies the number of channels to be assigned to the DTE.
Unframed CCS CAS
Values 0 or 32 0−31 0-30
Default 0 31 30
Channel Rate
Invert Clock
(Applies to Serial 2
Screen Only)
The unit can operate at any data rate that is a multiple of 56 or 64 kbps. If
“Νx64K” is selected, the ones density requirements of the E1 network line
must be ensured . If “Νx56K” is selected, ones density for the selected DS0
channel is maintained.
Values: Nx56K, Nx64K
Default: Nx64K
NOTICE: Start Channel, Number of Channels, and Channel Rate cannot be
changed if Bundling is not also changed from “Arbitrary.”
In DTE Packet mode, this parameter changes the clock edge of the
transmitted data. The Invert Clock parameter is only available for use in DTE
mode on the Serial 2 port. Consequently, this configuration option should
remain disabled when configuring services for the Serial 1 port.
Values: Disable, Enable
Default: Disable
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Character Size
Selects the number of bits required to make up one asynchronous character.
Values: Five, Six, Seven, Eight
Default: Eight
Tx Clock
Format
Parity
Stop Bit
LL
Selects the clock the unit uses to sample the data transmitted from the DTE.
When se t to “ In tern al, ” th e da ta i s sa mple d d irec tly wi th th e t rans mit data
clock that is also supplied to the DTE as Transmit Clock. The “External”
option uses the external clock from the DTE.
Values: Internal, External
Default: Internal
NOTICE: The “External” option is valid only in Packet mode.
Selects the port’s operating mode.
Values: Sync, Async
Default: Sync
Sets the parity bit if the port is asynchronous.
Values: None, Odd, Even
Default: None
Selects the number of bits required to end the asynchronous character.
Values: 1, 2
Default: 1
The Local Loopback parameter can be set to “Enable” or “Disable.” Selecting
“Enable” allows the unit to go into Local Loop when the LL pin on the
Serial 1 port goes high. The unit exits the loop when the LL pin goes low. If
you select “Disable,” the unit ignores the LL pin on the Serial port.
Values: Disable, Enable
Default: Disable
V.54
CTS
DSR
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Selecting “Enable” allows the unit to respond to in-band V.54 loop codes. If
you select “Disable,” the unit ignores these codes.
Values: Disable, Enable
Default: Disable
The Clear T o Send p arameter can be set to “Forced Tr ue,” “For ced Fal se,” or
“Internal.” If this parameter is set to “Internal,” the CTS control lead follows
the Request to Send (RTS) control lead from the DTE after a delay of a
duration established by the RTS/CTS Delay parameter.
Values: Forced True, Forced False, Internal
Default: Fo rced Tru e
Data Set Ready can be set to “Forced True,” “Forced False,” or “Internal.”
The “Internal” option sets DSR “On” if the port is enabled and “Off” if the
port is disabled.
Values: Forced True, Forced False, Internal
Default: Fo rced Tru e
DCD
The Data Carrier D etect p arameter ca n be se t to “Forc ed True ,” “Forced
False,” or “Intern al.” If se t to “Intern al,” DC D is “O n” when network carrier
is being received from the remote end, and is “Off” when network carrier is
not being recei ved from the far end.
Values: Forced True, Forced False, Internal
Default: Fo rced Tru e
RTS
RTS/CTS Delay
Flow Control
Current Pin Status
The Request To Send parameter determines the source from which the unit
reads the RTS signal status. If set to “Normal,” the unit gets RTS from the
DTE on the Serial interface. If set to “Forced True,” RTS is always perceived
as “On.”
Values: Normal, Forced True
Default: Normal
The Request To Send/Clear To Send parameter determines how long the unit
waits before it changes the level of CTS to match RTS when the CTS
parameter is set to “Internal.”
Values: Normal (~30 ms delay), Long (~100 ms delay)
Default: Normal
Selects the type of flow control to be used if the port is asynchronous.
Values: None, Xon/Xoff, RTS/CTS
Default: None
Shows the status of the DTE Serial port pins.
DTR Alarm Control and Status Table
In addition to the configurable fields, the Serial screen displays a table that
lets you set the Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Alarm Control parameters and
view the c urrent DT R Alarm Statu s.
Choices for DTR Alarm Control are “Enable” and “Disable”; the default
setting is “Disable.” Setting DTR Alarm Control to “Enable” allows the unit
to go into alarm on a loss of DTR, which occurs when the Serial port detects
that the D TR s ignal is low . Th e DTR Stat us fi eld indi cates the cu rrent state o f
the DTR alarm.
10/100 Ethernet Screen (IP Service Details)
The 10/100 Ethernet (IP Service Details) screen (Figure 3.9) lets you
configure the IP parameters described below.
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Figure 3.9
10/100 Ethernet (IP Service Details) Screen
Unit IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway IP Address
DHCP Client
Client Identifier
Physical Add ress
A unique network address assigned to this unit.
Defines the network portion of the unit’s IP address.
IP address of the default gateway (router) on the LAN side of the unit.
If DHCP Client is enabled at power-up, the unit will request its IP, Mask, and
Gateway addresses from a DHCP server located on the LAN side of the unit,
and the unit will use these addresses. If the DHCP request is unsuccessful, the
unit will use the configured addresses shown on this screen.
NOTICE: Always verify that a DHCP server is available on the network before
enabling DHCP Client. If, on power-up, a DHCP server is not found, a
60-second timeout will occur.
Displays a unique identifier for a specific IP address.
Displays unique MAC address.
NOTICE: If you manually change the IP address, you must “Save and Restart.”
(See Save and Restart on page 3-4.) The first thre e address parameters
above can also be configured using the Installation Wizard on page 2-2.
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To view details about the current condition of IP, ICMP (In and Out), TCP,
and UDP parameters, click on the “Ethernet Stats” button at the bottom of the
screen. The Ethernet Statistics screen (Figure 3.10) contains no user-selectable
fields or options; it is simply a representation of the applicable MIB II
parameters.
Figure 3.10
Ethernet Stats Screen
A “Refresh” button is available to update the displayed information.
Supervis ory Screen
The Supervisory screen (Figure 3.11) displays the current speed of the
Supervisory port interface, and other asynchronous parameters.
Figure 3.11
A “Refresh” button is provided on this screen to update the displayed
information. Click on the “Supervisory Services” button at the bottom of the
screen to view service information for the Supervisory interface.
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Speed
Used to change the Supervisory port speed (in bits per second).
Values: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
Default: 19200
Character Size
Diagnostic Messages
Parity
Stop Bit
Current Pin Status
Selects the number of bits required to make up one asynchronous character.
Values: Five, Six, Seven, Eight
Default: Eight
Enables the Supervisory port to send out diagnostic messages upon power-up.
Values: Enable, Disable
Default: Enable
NOTICE: When in SCADA mode, these diagnostic messages disrupt the connected
device. Therefore, if using the SCADA mode, set this value to
“Disable.”
Sets the parity bit.
Values: None, Odd, Even
Default: None
Selects the number of bits required to end the character.
Values: 1, 2
Default: 1
Shows the status of the DTE Supervisory port pins.
DTR Alarm Control and Status Table
In addition to the configurable fields, the Supervisory screen displays a table
that lets you set the Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Alarm Control parameters
and view the curre nt DTR Alarm Status .
Choices for DTR Alarm Control are “Enable” and “Disable”; the default
setting is “Disable.” Setting DTR Alarm Control to “Enable” allows the unit
to generate an alarm on loss of DTR, which occurs when the Serial port
detects that the DTR signal is low. The DTR Status field indicates the current
state of th e DTR alarm.
Services Screen
The Services screen (Figure 3.12) provides a view of the unit’s defined
services and displays the Interface, Type, and Pair parameters for each
service.
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Figure 3.12
The table in the cen ter of th e scree n displays the avai lable serv ices list ed by
index number. To view more detailed information about a service, click on
the index number associated with the desired service on the above screen and
then click on one of the user-activated “Details” buttons on the Service
Details screen as described below. A “Refresh” button is also provided on this
screen.
Services Screen
NOTICE: Any changes to settings in the Service Table require a “Save and
Adding a Service
To add a service, begin by clicking the “Add Service” button on the Services
screen. A new service listed by the next incremental index number will appear
on screen. The Interface for the newly added service will be “Unassigned.” To
assign an interface for the new service, click on its index number, which will
take you to the Service Details screen described below.
Service Details Screen
Click the “Service Details” button on the Services screen to display a Service
Details screen (Figure 3.13) such as the one shown below. (In this example,
the selected service type is TDM.)
Restart” for them to take effect.
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Figure 3.13
Service Details Scree n
The Service Details screen lets you change for each service the parameters
listed below.
Parameter Options
Interface Unassigned, Supervisory, Network 1, Network 2, Network 3,
Serial 1, Serial 2, 10/100 Ethernet, Virtual*
Type TDM, PPP, Frame Relay, SCADA, IP, tty
Pair User - assigne d in t e g e r f ie ld th at specif ie s w he r e to ro u t e th e tr affic
from this Service. If the Service is terminated by the unit, set this
value to “0 ” ( zero).
* PPP is the only service that may be attached to the Virtual interface. You would choose the
Virtual in terface for PPP if you elected to ru n PPP over Frame Relay. When you attach PPP to
the Virtual interf ace, you must supply an endpoin t over which to send PPP encapsul ated data,
and that endpoint must be for a Frame Relay DLCI.
In addition, the Service Details screen provides the following user-activated
buttons:
Button Function
Submit S ets any values that have been changed.
Interface Details Opens the Details screen for t he Interfa ce of the cu rrently sele cted
service.
Type Details Opens the Details screen for the Type of the currently s elected
service.
Delete Service Opens the Confirm Delete Service screen.
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
Interface Details Button
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Clicking the “Interface Details” button on the Service Details screen lets you
view inte rface param eters for the se lected ser vice. Yo u will also see th e
interface parameters for the selected service if you click on the interface under
the “Inte rface” col umn on t he Serv ices screen .
Type Details Button
Clicking the “Type Details” button on the Service Details screen lets you
view (an d, in some cases, c hange) interface p aramete rs for the specified
service. The details displayed depend on the type of service currently in effect
for the s elected se rvice. Yo u will se e this sam e screen if you click on t he
service under the “Type” column on the Services screen. Type Details screens
for the various serv ices are presented be low.
Delete Service Button
Click the “Delet e Service” button to remove the currently conf igured service
identified by the Service Details screen. Deleting the selected service will
remove all references to this service. These references may include channel,
frame relay, DLCI, endpoint, and Service Aware configurations.
After clic king the “Delete Service” button, you will b e present ed with a
confirmation screen (Figure 3.14). Click the “Confirm Delete Service” button
to confirm the removal of the selected service. To cancel, simply invoke your
browser’s “Back” function.
Figure 3.14
Confirm Delete Service Screen
DS0 Monitor Details S creen
To access the DS0 Monitor Details Screen, click on “TDM” in the Type
column on the Service Details screen. This screen lets you configure what are
considered high and low DS0 utilization parameters, and will report alarms if
the monitored statistics rise above or fall below those specified settings. This
helps determine customer load patterns so that channel bandwidth can be
reallocate d as neces sary.
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Figure 3.15
DS0 Monitor Details Sc re en
Number of DS0s
Alarm Reset Timer
(sec)
High Utilization %
High Threshold (sec)
End of Day Low
Utilization %
Number o f active D S0s (0 −31) assigned on a per-service basis.
Number of seconds that an alarm condition must not be present before an
alarm is re set. Ze ro (0) indi cates the Alarm R eset Tim er is dis abled.
Values: 0−900
Default: 30
Lets you configure as a percent what is considered high utilization.
Values: 1−100
Default: 100
Lets you configure a high-utilization threshold (in seconds), above which an
alarm will report.
Values: 0−900
Default: 0 (Disabled)
Lets you configure as a percent what is considered low utilization at the end
of the day. If the utilization is below this level when the day ends, an alarm
reports.
Values: 0-100
Default: 0 (Disabled)
DS0 Status and Alarm Table
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Each second, the TDM services will count the number of active DS0s and
update their statistics. You must refresh your screen to view the updated
statistics. This table also gives the status of the alarms (OK, Alarmed) related to
DS0s.
The user-activated buttons listed below are at the bottom of the DS0 Monitor
Details screen.
Button Function
Submit Sets any values that have been changed.
Clear Alarms Clears all utilization alarms.
Channels Displays the Channel Table details for the Network 1,
Network 2, or Network 3 services (Figure 3.16)
DS0 24 Hour History Displays DS0 monitor history in 15-min buckets for the past
24 hours (Figure 3.17).
DS0 30 Day History Displays DS0 monitor his tory in 24-h r buck ets for t he past 30
days (Figure 3.18).
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
Figure 3.16
Channel Table Details Screen
Rate
Service
The Channel Table Details screen lets you establish the Rate, Service, Pair,
and Idle Pattern p arameter s for any available c hannel . The scre en param eters
are described below.
The unit can operate at any data rate that is a multiple of 56 or 64 kbps.
Values: 56K, 64K
Default: 64K
Specifies the service to which this channel is allocated. Refer to the Service
Table to s ee how t he current servic es are co nfigured.
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Pair
Channel number from paired service.
Values: 1−31
Default: Current channel number
Idle Pattern
Selects the DS0 idle pattern sent by the unit and lets the unit determine if the
DS0 idle pattern has been sent by the other end.
Values: 0x00−0xFF
Default: 0x7F
Figure 3.17
DS0 Monitor 24 Hour History Screen
Period
Timestamp
% Utilization of DS 0s
High Utilization
Seconds
Figure 3.18
DS0 Monitor 30 Day History Screen
The DS0 Monitor 24 Hour History and 30 Day History screens show the
following statistics for the specified period.
Period for which the DS0 monitor history is displayed.
System-up time value during which the utilization historical period was
completed.
Percent of DS0s utilized (−1, 0−100) over the period. A −1 indicates an
invalid value or unavailable data.
Number of seconds (0−900) greater than or equal to the high utilization
paramete r specified for the period i n the utili zation alar m tab le.
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Two user- activated buttons, “Clear Hi story” a nd “Refre sh,” are also inc luded
on the 24 Hour and 30 Day History screens.
Frame Relay Service Details Screen
Click on “Frame Relay” under the “Type” column on the Services screen to
access th e Frame Relay Ser vice De tails screen (Figu re 3.19). This screen lets
you access the configuration parameters described in the paragraphs below.
Interface Type
Figure 3.19
Frame Relay Service Deta ils Screen
If this service is conn ected to a Frame Relay net work, the Interface Type
should be set to “UNI” because it is the user side of a user-to-Network
interface. I f it is co nnected to a FR AD/ router, t he Inter fac e Type s hould b e set
to “NI” because it is the network side of a user-to-Network interface. If it is
connected to an equipment set for Network-to-Network interface, the Interface
Type should be set to “NNI.”
Values: UNI, NI, NNI
Default: UNI if interface is Network, NI if interface is Serial
Link Management
Max Frame Size
Set this parameter to the link management used by the equipment connected
to it. If set to “Auto,” the unit will learn the link management type and
display it on the status portion of this screen.
Once it discovers the link management type, set the unit to the discovered
value so that subsequent unit or network re-initialization will be faster.
Values: Auto, ANSI, CCITT, LMI, None
Default: ANSI
If Auto Diagnostic is set to “Yes,” the unit will discard received frames that
are larger than the maximum frame size. If Auto Diagnostic is set to “No,”
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these large received frames will be sent, but will be counted in the Rx Invalid
statistics.
Values: 64–4096
Default: 2500
N1
This counter indicates the number of “keep alive” status inquiries sent
between full status requests.
Values: 5–255
Default: 5 if interfa ce is N etwork (U NI), 6 i f interfa ce is Serial (NI).
N2
The N2 counter specifies the total number of link reliability errors and
protocol errors that can occur during the sliding event monitor count defined
by N3. If this count is exceeded, the port is declared inactive.
Values: 1–255
Default: 3
N3
This counter represents a Monitored Events Count. For a network, a
monitored event is the receipt of a status inquiry message or the expiration of
the polling verification timer T2. For a FRAD, a monitored event is the
transmission of a status inquiry message. This parameter defines the size of
the sliding window used by the unit to determine whether a channel or user
device is active.
Values: 5–255
Default: 4
T1
RFC1315 Trap
Default CIR (bps)
Default Be Rate(bps)
This parameter specifies the number of seconds the unit waits between issuing
status inquiry messages.
Values: 5–30
Default: 10
When this parameter is set to “Enable,” the unit will send the standard
RFC1315 frame relay DTE circuit state change trap every time a DLCI
changes state, provided at least one destination IP address for trap is
configured in the SNMP configuration.
Values: Disable, Enable
Default: Disable
This is the Committed Information Rate (in bits per second) provided by your
frame relay service provider. The unit will apply this value to each DLCI
learned from the network side to gather statistics and to perform CIR
enforcem ent, if req uired. If a DLCI i s configu red with a CIR different from
the default, the DLCI configuration will be used instead.
Values: 0–2048000
Default: 0
This is the Excess Burst Rate (in bits per second) provided by your frame
relay service provider. The unit will apply this value to each DLCI learned
from the network side to gather statistics and to perform CIR enforcement, if
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required. If a DLCI is configured with an Excess Burst different from the
default, the DLCI configuration will be used instead.
Values: 0–2048000
Default: 0
Enforce CIR and Be
Management DLCI
Management Auto IP
DLCI
FrameStart Auto
Diagnostic
If this parameter is set to “Yes,” the unit will enforce Committed Information
Rate and Excess Burst according to the Link Injection Parameter.
Values: No, Yes
Default: No
NOTICE: The Auto Diagnostic parameter must be set to “Yes” to enforce CIR and
Be.
If this parameter is set to “0,” the unit will look for management traffic on
any D LC I. I f se t to a nu mb er a ssoc iate d w ith a sp ecif ic DLCI , th e u nit w il l
look for management traffic on that DLCI only.
If this parameter is set to “Yes,” the unit will monitor the specified
management DLCI for five pings over 5 seconds, after which the unit uses the
destination address as its management IP address.
When this parameter is set to “Yes,” the unit will always source LMI on both
sides of the frame relay connection. The unit will dynamically learn the type
of link management used on each side of the connection (Network or Serial).
When set to “No,” the unit will forward each LMI message to its service pair.
If one side of the pair goes down, the other side will stop receiving LMI.
FrameStart Auto
Discovery
Round T rip Delay Size
(bytes)
Round T rip Delay Rate
(secs)
FrameStart Auto Diagnostic mode should be left set to “Yes” unless the frame
relay connection has more that 128 DLCIs, or if there is a very high traffic
rate on a constant basis.
Values: No, Yes
Default: Yes
When this parameter is set to “Yes,” the unit will send FrameStart discovery
and delay frames to each DLCI it learns as soon as the DLCIs are set active.
This is required to calculate round-trip delay as well as to discover remote
WANsuite/FST/FSD/FSM units. This parameter should be set to “Yes” only
on network services that have a WANsuite/FST/FSD/FSM at the far end of
the frame relay connection. Also, if set to “Yes,” the unit will gather SLA
parameters such as frame and data delivery ratio as defined in the Frame
Relay Forum Implementation, FRF.13. Those gathered statistics are then
displayed on the DLCI Statistics Screen on page 3-43.
Values: No, Yes
Default: No
Specifies the frame size (in bytes) to use when sending Round Trip Delay
packets.
Specifies the rate (in seconds) at which Round Trip Delay packets are sent.
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Status and Alarms Table
The table displayed at the bottom of the Frame Relay Service Details screen
reports on the status and condition of LMI parameters and on Receive/
Transmit alarms and thresholds. Alarm threshold levels may be changed by
entering a new threshold value in the appropriate field of the table and
clicking the “Submit” button. Table fields are describe below.
Active
LMI T ype
FrameStart Status
Rx Invalid Thr eshold
Rx Invalid Alarm
Tx Threshold
Tx Alarm
Rx Threshold
Rx Alarm
Read-only field shows whethe r or not (No or Yes) an alarm is act ive.
Read-only status indicates ANSI, CCITT, LMI rev. 1, or Unknown.
Read-only status indicates Sourcing, Monitoring, or 0.
Number of invalid frames received during a 15-minute interval after which an
invalid alarm will be triggered. Default of “0” disables this alarm.
Status of t his alar m indicat es OK o r Alarme d.
Number of bits per second sent during a 15-minute interval after which a Tx
alarm will be triggered. Default of 0 disables this alarm.
Status of t his alar m indicat es OK o r Alarme d.
Number of bits per second sent during a 15-minute interval after which an Rx
alarm will be triggered. Default of 0 disables this alarm.
Status of t his alar m indicat es OK o r Alarme d.
The Frame Relay Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons:
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Button Function
Submit S ets any values that have been changed.
Frame Relay Statistics Opens the Frame Relay Port Statistics screen for the cur r ent
Frame Relay service.
DLCI Table Opens the DLCI Table screen, which displays all the DLCIs
on the current service. Refer to DLCI Table Screen on
page 3-44 for more information.
Clear Alarms Clears all Frame Relay alarms.
Pair Type Details Opens another Frame Relay Service Details screen that
reverses the service and the pair so you can view both side s
of the pair.
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
NOTICE: When a “Submit” command is executed, the Frame Relay link will be
re-initialized with the new parameters, causing a brief interruption in
data transfer.
Clicking the “Frame Relay Stati stics” button br ings up a table (Figure 3.20) that
reports on the st atus and condition of LMI para meters and on Receive/Transm it
alarms and thresholds. Alarm threshold levels may be changed by entering a
new threshold val ue in the appropriate field on the Frame Relay S ervice Details
screen and clicking the “Submit” button.
Figure 3.20
Transmit
Frame Relay Port Statistics Screen
Frames
Octets
Mgmt Frames
Mgmt Octets
Stat Inquiries
Stat Responses
Frames
Octets
Mgmt Frames
Mgmt Octets
FECN
BECN
Invalids
Number of frames transmitted by the port.
Number of octets transmitted by the port.
Number of management frames transmitted by the port.
Number of management octets transmitted by the port.
Number of octets transmitted in frame relay LMI status inquiries.
Number of octets transmitted in frame relay LMI status responses.
Receive
Number of frames received by the port.
Number of octets received by the port.
Number of management frames received by the port.
Number of management octets received by the port.
Number of Forward Explicit Congestion Notification frames received.
Number of Backward Explicit Congestion Notification frames received.
Number of invalid frames received.
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Stat Inquiries
Number of octets received in frame relay LMI status inquiries.
Stat Responses
Invalid LMIs
Peak
A verage
Period Index
Number of octets received in frame relay LMI status responses.
Number of invalid Local Management Interface frames received.
Throughput (bits/sec)
Peak bandwidth (in bits per second) as measured over a 10-second period.
Average bandwidth (in bits per second) used by the port.
Selects t he interval (Curre nt, Summ ary, or 1−96) to be viewed on the Frame
Relay Port Statisti cs screen .
The Frame Relay Port Statistics screen provides the following user-activated
buttons:
Button Function
Submit Sets any values that have been changed.
All Frame Relay
Intervals
Type Details Returns you to the Frame Relay Service Details screen.
Clear Stats Clears all Frame Relay statistics.
Pair Frame Relay
Statistics
Opens the Frame Rel ay Stat is tics scre en tha t shows al l stat is ti cs
for all parameters.
Opens anot her Frame Relay Statistics sc reen that reverses the
service and the pair so you can view statistics for both sides of
the pair.
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
SCADA Details Screen
Click on “SCADA” under the “Type” column on the Services screen to view
the SCADA Details screen (Figure 3.21). This menu gives you access to the
configuration parameters described in the paragraphs below.
Figure 3.21
SCADA Details Screen
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Message Size
Maximum number of characters to buffer before sending a frame.
Values: 0−1024
Default: 256
Idle Character Delay
Input Terminator
Data Direction
Maximum number of idle character time to wait before sending a frame.
Values: 0−65535
Default: 10
Character that term inates a message before sen ding a frame.
Values: 0−255
Default: 0
Data direction that the port will support. If set to “Input,” the port will only
accept incoming data and will not transmit data. If set to “Output,” the port
will ignore any incoming data. If set to “Both,” the port will process all data.
Values: Output, Input, Both
Default: Both
The table below these parameters displays the SCADA statistics.The SCADA
Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons:
Button Function
Submit Sets any values that have been changed.
SCADA Device List Displays a menu that shows the mapping between
SCADA devices and endpoints
Clear SCADA Statistics Clears all SCADA statisti cs.
(Figure 3.22).
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
Figure 3.22
SCADA Device List Screen
Click the “SCADA Device Details” button to access a menu (Figure 3.23)
that lets you map SCADA devices to endpoints.
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Figure 3.23
SCADA Device Details Screen
PPP Service Details Screen
With the radio button for PPP Services selected, click on the “Type Details”
button to view the PPP Service Details screen (Figure 3.24). This menu gives
you access to the configuration parameters described in the paragraphs below.
ACCM
Figure 3.24
PPP Service Details Screen
The Asynchronous Control Character Map (ACCM) configuration option
provides a method to negotiate the use of control character transparency on
asynchronous links.
Values: 0–4294967295
Default: 4294967295
MRU (Maximum
Receive Units)
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This configuration option may be set to inform the peer that the
implementation can receive larger packets, or to request that the peer send
smaller packets.
Values: 128–4096
Default: 1500
Port IP Address
The IP Address of the port. For unnumbered PPP link, set to 0.0.0.0 and set
IP Address Negotiation to “No.”
Default: 192.168.1.2
Peer IP Address
Virtual PPP over
Auth Challenge
Interval
Allow PAP
Allow CHAP
PAP Username
Enter the IP address of the peer that will negotiate authentication protocols.
Default: 192.168.1.3
Endpoint name over which to send PPP encapsulated data (i.e., PPP over
Frame Relay). Valid only when the PPP interface is Virtual.
The time interval (in seconds) between CHAP challenges. A value of “0”
(zero) disables the periodic authentication challenge.
Values: 0−3600
Default: 0 (disabled)
This parameter lets the peer negotiate for PAP.
Values: No, Yes
Default: No
This parameter lets the peer negotiate for CHAP.
Values: No, Yes
Default: No
Type the appropriate PAP Username in this field to log on to the peer.
Values: User estab lished
Default: Username
PAP Password
CHAP Username
CHAP Secret
Initiate Negotiation
Enter the password necessary to log on to the peer under a given PAP
Username.
Values: User estab lished
Default: None
Type the appropriate CHAP Hostname in this field to challenge the peer.
Values: User estab lished
Default: Hostname
Enter the S ecret (i. e., passw ord) neces sary to challeng e the peer .
Values: User estab lished
Default: Secret
Determines whether the port actively negotiates with the peer site or passively
waits for negotiation requests.
Values: Yes, No
Default: Yes
Parameters To Negotiate
The table displayed near the bottom of the PPP Service Details screen shows
which parameters, defined in the table below, are set to be negotiated. You
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can specify which parameters should be negotiated by clicking on the pulldown menu next to each parameter and selecting the desired option.
Parameter Description
Protocol Header
Compression
IPCP (IP Control
Protocol)
Compression
MRU (Maximum
Rece iv e U n it s )
HDLC Address
Compression
IP Address Dynamically negot iates for IP addresses; otherwise, it is
ACCM Provides a method to negotiate the use of control character
Magic Number Unique numbers useful for det ecting loopbacks.
PAP (Password
Authentication
Protocol)
Provides a method to compre ss PP P prot ocol headers.
Default = Yes
Provides a method to compress TC P heade r s using Van
Jacobsen compress ion.
Default = Yes
Used to inform the peer that the implementation can receiv e
larger packets, or to request that the peer send s maller packets.
Default = Yes
Provides a method to negotiate the compression of high-level
data link control (HDLC) addresses.
Default = Yes
assumed both sides know each other’s IP addresses.
Default = Yes
transparency on asynchronous links.
Default = Yes
Default = Yes
An authentication scheme used by PPP servers to validate the
identity of the connection originator.
Default = No
CHAP (ChallengeHandshake
Authentication
Protocol)
An authentication scheme used by PPP servers to validate the
identity of the originator of the connec tion upon connection or
any time later.
Default = No
PPP Statistics
Clicking the “PPP Statistic s” button brings up a table (Figure 3.20) that reports
on traffic.
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Figure 3.25
Transmit
PPP Statist ic s Screen
Frames
Octets
Mgmt Frames
Mgmt Octets
Frames
Octets
Mgmt Frames
Mgmt Octets
Invalids
Peak
A verage
Number of frames transmitted by the port.
Number of octets transmitted by the port.
Number of management frames transmitted by the port.
Number of management octets transmitted by the port.
Receive
Number of frames received by the port.
Number of octets received by the port.
Number of management frames received by the port.
Number of management octets received by the port.
Number of invalid frames received.
Throughput (bits /sec)
Peak bandwidth (in bps) as measured over a 10-second period.
Average bandwidth (in bps) used by the port.
Period Index
Selects the interval (Current, Summary, or 1-96) to be viewed on the PPP
Statistics s creen.
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The PPP Statistics screen provides the following user-activated buttons:
Button Function
Submit Sets any val ues that have been changed.
All PPP Intervals Opens the PPP Statistics screen that shows all statistics for all
parameters.
Type Details Returns you to the PPP Service Details screen.
Clear Stats Clears all PPP statistics.
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
PAP Table
At the bottom of the PPP Services Details screen are two buttons that display
tables for PAP and CHAP details. The PAP Table (Figure 3.26) displays the
Usernames and Passwords for 10 entries.
Figure 3.26
PAP Table S cre en
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Select an Index number and click the “PAP Details” button at the bottom of
this screen to bring up a PAP Details screen (Figure 3.27) in which you can
view, change, or delete the Username and Password for that particular PAP
Index.
Figure 3.27
PAP Details Screen
To change the Username and Password for a selected PAP Index (PAP: 1 in
the example above), enter the new information in the appropriate fields and
click the “Submit” button.
To delete the Username and Password for a selected PAP Index, delete the
character string displayed in both fields (leaving them blank) and click the
“Submit” button.
The “Type Details” button returns you to the PPP Type Details screen.
CHAP Table
From the P PP Serv ice Deta ils screen, click th e “CHAP Table” but ton to view
a table (Figure 3.28) of CHAP Username and Secret information for each of
10 entries.
Figure 3.28
CHAP Table Screen
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Select an Index number and click the “CHAP Details” button at the bottom of
this screen to bring up a screen in which you can change the Username and
Secret fo r that par ticular CH AP Inde x.
Figure 3.29
To change t he Usern ame a nd Secre t for a s elected CHA P Index, enter t he new
information in the appropriate fields and click the “Submit” button.
The “Type Details” button returns you to the PPP Type Details screen.
IP Service Details Screen
The IP Service Details and Ethernet Stats screens are shown on page 3-14 and
page 3-15, respectively.
CHAP Details Screen
Applications
The Applications screens describe configuration tables and statistics for
Layer 3 and above that do not map to a specific service or interface.
Endpoint Table Screen
The Endpoint Table (Figure 3.30) describes all endpoints terminating in the
unit; user-activated buttons are provided to view the Endpoint Details,
Endpoint Service Details, and Endpoint DLCI Details screens. The unit will
automatically learn all DLCIs from the Network side and relay that
information on the Serial side with default values.
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The Endpoint Table and its corresponding DLCIs will be saved in the
configuration database only after at least one endpoint parameter has been
changed and submitted as shown on the Endpoint Details Screen on
page 3-38.
NOTICE: The Endpoint Table and its corresponding DLCIs will be saved in the
configuration database only after at least one endpoint parameter has
been changed and submitted in the Endpoint Details Screen on
page 3-38. When in IP Gateway, if you decide to use a “discovered”
endpoint, you must rename it. A discovered endpoint cannot be used
elsewhere (i.e., IP Gateway) until it has been renamed. Also, it will not
be saved in the configuration database.
NOTICE: Endpoint names of the form PPP-Sn are reserved by the system. These
system-generated endpoints cannot be modified.
Figure 3.30
Endpoint Table Screen
For most applications, you will not have to modify the Endpoint Table and
DLCI Table. Modification is necessary, however, to configure remote in-band
management. (See In Band Management on page 3-41.)
Endpoint Details Screen
The Endpoint Details screen (Figure 3.31) lets you access the configuration
parameters described in the paragraphs below.
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Figure 3.31
Endpoint Details Screen
Name
Service
DLCI
When the unit learns a new DLCI, it creates an endpoint entry and a DLCI
entry if they are not already configured. The endpoint’s Name will
automatically be assigned as “Dynamic”; however, this name can (and most
likely should) be changed to reflect a remote location name. Submitting a
changed Name parameter will save the endpoint entry and its corresponding
DLCI entry in the configuration database.
Value: A string of up to 11 characters
Default: None
CAUTION: When configuring endpoints, the name you assign each endpoint in
the Name parameter field must be unique within the unit.
The Servi ce Index n umber (from th e Service Table) on which this DLC I was
found or configured.
Values: Displays the curre ntly ac tive Serv ices (by in dex num ber) or t he
Service(s) on which the DLCI was discovered.
Default: 0
The DLCI number.
Values: 16–1023
Default: 0
Forward Endpoint
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By default, each DLCI is switched to its pair service in the Service Table
using the same DLCI number. If this endpoint has to be switched to a
different DLCI or a different service, the endpoint index of the destination
must be configured here.
For most applications, you will not need to set this parameter.
Values: 0–256
Default: 0
Backup Endpoint
If this DLCI has an alternative endpoint to which this DLCI can be switched
if it becomes inactive, the endpoint index of this alternative endpoint would
be configured here.
For most applications, you will not need to set this parameter.
Values: 0–256
Default: 0
SLP Reference
Endpoint
Remote IP Address
This is the reference endpoint index to use for the Service Level Agreement
parameters. As most applications have the same SLAs for all DLCIs, they
only need to be configured in one DLCI entry. You can then copy the SLA
parameters from the endpoint index of this configured DLCI. If no SLP
reference endpoint is configured and the DLCI SLA parameters are not
configured, the values in the Frame Relay Service Details will be used
(default C IR, Be , enfor cement).
For most applications, you will not need to set this parameter.
Values: 0–256
Default: 0
If this WANsuite 7205 unit is to be used to manage a remote WANsuite 7205
unit, you must configure the IP address of the remote WANsuite 7205 unit
here. This DLCI can be used for management only, or for management and
actual data.
If this para meter is set, a P C connect ed to the LAN i nterface of this
WANsuite 7205 can reach a remote WANsuite 7205 through this DLCI. The
remote IP address must be part of an IP network that is different from the
local WANsuite 7205, and the local WANsuite 7205's IP address must be
configured into the PC. This way, local and remote WANsuite 7205s can be
reached regardless of the availability of the routers connected at the back of
the WANsuite 7205s.
Values: IP address
Default: 0.0.0.0
Remote IP Mask
Type
New DLCI
If the Remote IP Address is set, the Remote IP Mask must also be set.
Values: IP address
Default: 0.0.0.0
If data received from this DLCI has to be switched to its corresponding
destination port, you must set the type to “Switched.” Set the type to “Local”
for any DLCI used for management purposes only.
Values: Switched, Local
Default: Switched
This field is used to create a new DLCI if it is not already configured. To
create a n ew DLCI, enter a valid DL CI num ber in the field an d click the
“Submit” button. The new DLCI number will be reflected in the DLCI field
of the Endpoint Details screen.
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The Endpoint Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons:
Button Function
Submit Sets any values that have been changed.
Service Details Opens the Service details screen showing the selected service's
settings.
DLC I D et ails Disp l ay s details of th e select ed D LCI.
Delete Endpoint Deletes the currently displayed endpoint.
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
Endpoint Service Details
Clicking the Service Details button at the bottom of the Endpoint Table screen
displays the typical Service Details screen. Refer to the Service Detail s Scre en
on page 3-17 for a complete description of this type of screen.
DLCI Details Screen
The Endpoint DLCI Details screen (Figure 3.32) lets you access the
configuration parameters described in the following paragraphs. To bring up
this screen, click the “Endpoint DLCI Details” button on the Endpoint Table
screen or the “DLCI Details” button on the Endpoint Details screen.
Figure 3.32
DLCI Details Screen
The unit uses the first three configuration parameters (Protocol Encapsulation,
Proprietary Traffic Type, and Proprietary Offset) to gather statistics. For inband management, “RFC 1490” must be the encapsulation method.
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Protocol Encapsulation
The type of encapsulation used by the FRAD/router connected to the unit.
Values: RFC 1490, Proprietary
Default: RFC 1490
Propriet ary Traffic
Type
Proprie tary Offse t
CIR (bps)
Be (bps)
Bc (bps)
When Protocol Encapsulation is set for “Proprietary,” the Proprietary Traffic
Type parameter defines which protocol is encapsulated.
Values: IP, IPX, Ethertype, None
Default: None
When Protocol Encapsulation is set for “Proprietary,” the Proprietary Offset
parameter defines the number of octets after the frame relay header where the
proprietary traffic type starts.
Values: 0–32
Default: 0
If a Committed Information Rate is configured here, its value will be used
instead of the default CIR of the frame relay service.
Values: 0–2048000
Default: 0
If an Excess Burst Rate is configured here, its value will be used instead of
the default excess burst rate of the frame relay service.
Values: 0–2048000
Default: 0
If CIR enforcement is configured to “Yes,” the unit will throttle the
Committed Burst down to this value when frames are received with the
BECN bit set.
Values: 0–2048000
Default: 0
Discard Eligible Flag
In Band Management
FrameStart Delay
FrameStart Status
If this parameter is set to “Yes” and CIR enforcement is also set to “Yes,” the
unit will set the Discard Eligible (DE) bit for frames sent over CIR.
Values: Yes, No
Default: No
If the unit is to be used as a gateway to reach a remote WANsuite 7205
through this DLCI, set this parameter to “Yes,” and configure the remote IP
address and Mask in the corresponding endpoint.
Values: Yes, No
Default: No
If this parameter is set to “Enable,” the unit will send FrameStart discovery
and delay frames on this DLCI, and will report the state of the remote
Verilink FSx unit. It will also send SOS frames when the FRAD/router
connected to this unit goes inactive.
Values: Enable, Disable
Default: Enable if Auto Discovery is set to “Yes”; Disable otherwise
If th e rem o te u n it is a V er ili n k FS x product and FrameStart Auto Discovery is
enabled, the FrameStart Status field will show the status of the remote unit.
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The statu s is “Acti ve” if bo th the l ocal and remote DL CIs ar e active an d the
remote unit answers to the discovery frames sent by this unit. The status is
“SOS” if the remote unit is active but the FRAD/router connected to it is
inactive. The status is “Inactive” in all other cases.
Values: Active, Inact ive, SOS
Default: Inactive
Remote DLCI
Remote Unit
Round T rip Delay Size
Round T rip Delay Rate
If the rem ote unit is a Ve rilink FSx product, and FrameStart Auto Discovery
is enabled, this field displays the DLCI number used on the remote end of this
DLCI.
Values: 16−1023
Default: 0
If the rem ote unit is a Ve rilink FSx product, and FrameStart Auto Discovery
is enabled, this parameter gives the first three digits of the unit ID configured
on the remote end of this DLCI.
Values: 000−999
Default: 000
Specifies the frame size (in bytes) of packets making round-trip. If the Round
Trip Delay Size is not configured, the Frame Relay Details values will be
used.
Specifies the rate (in seconds) at which Round Trip Delay packets are sent. If
the Round Trip Delay Rate is not configured, the Frame Relay Details values
will be used.
DLCI Status Table
The bottom portion of the screen shows a table detailing the actual status of
DLCI and alarm threshold information as follows:
Status
Receiving FE CN/
BECN
CIR Threshold
CIR Alarm
Bits Over Be Threshold
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If this DLCI is up, the status will be “Active”; otherwise, the status will be
“Inactive.”
Values: Active, Inactive
Default: Inactive
When a frame is received with congestion bit set, this parameter is set to
“Yes.” It is set back to “No” when a frame is received without congestion bit
set.
Values: Yes, No
Default: No
Sets the Tx over CIR alarm threshold. This threshold is the number of bits per
second in excess of CIR during a 15-minute interval. Setting this field to “0”
(zero) disables the alarm.
Reports if the Tx over CIR threshold has been exceeded.
Sets the Tx over excess burst alarm threshold. This threshold is the number of
bits per second in excess of CIR + Be during a 15-minute interval. Setting
this field t o “0” (z ero) disa bles the alarm.
Bits Over Be Alarm
Reports if the Tx over Be threshold has been exceeded.
Congestion Threshold
Congestion Alarm
BECN in CIR
UAS Threshold
UAS Alarm
Sets the Rx Congestion alarm threshold. This threshold is the number of
frames received with BECN/FECN. Setting this field to “0” (zero) disables
the alarm.
Reports if the Rx Congestion threshold has been exceeded.
Reports if Backward Explicit Congestion Notification (BECN) has been
received within CIR.
Sets the UAS (Unavailable Seconds) alarm threshold. This threshold is the
number of seconds passed that the DLCI is unavailable. Setting this field to
“0” (zero ) disables the ala rm.
Reports if the UAS threshold has been exce eded.
The DLCI Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons:
Button Function
Submit Sets and activates any DLCI parameters values that have been
changed.
Clea r Al ar ms Clears all DLCI ala r m s.
DLCI Statistics Displays a table of the statistics for this DLCI.
DLCI Table Di sp lay s a table of al l DLCIs on a specif i c fram e rel ay serv ice , with
their state and alarm conditions.
DLCI Statistics Screen
Clicking the “DLCI Statistics” button on the DLCI Details screen will display
the screen shown in Figure 3.33.
Figure 3.33
DLCI Statistic s Screen
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There are ninety-six 15-minute buckets (sampled every second) available for
DLCI statistics. If the unit is powered on at 01:00 PM, the first interval will
be completed at 01:15 PM; subsequent intervals would be completed at xx:30,
xx:45, xx:00 and xx:15. Interval 1 is always the latest (most recent) interval,
and interval 96 will always be the oldest.
The first t able of t he DLCI S tatistics screen s hows a summary t hat incl udes
all 96 buckets. You can choose to see statistics for any given bucket by
selecting the desired Period Index from the pull-down menu and clicking the
“Submit” button. Alternatively, you can display all intervals at once by
clicking the “All DLCI Intervals” button beneath the table. The MIB
(ipadv2.mib) describes each availab le statistic.
DLCI Table Screen
Clicking the “DLCI Table” button on the DLCI Details screen will display a
table of all DLCIs on a specific Frame Relay service along with their state
and alarm conditions.
Figure 3.34
NOTICE: The DLCI Table and DLCI Details screens are available from both the
Service Aware Screen
The Service Aware function recognizes IP traffic and counts the number of
frames and bytes passed for a specific service based on filters by DLCI, by IP
Address, and by IP Port. Each row of the Service Aware table represents a
specific set of filter parameters known as a “rule.” Each rule is established
through the Rule Config screen, which is accessed by clicking the “Rule
Details” button at the bottom of the Service Aware screen.
DLCI Table Screen
Endpoint Table and the Frame Relay Service Details screens.
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The Service Aware screen (Figure 3.35) provides a table showing these
filtered packet counts for up to 10 rules. This table indicates which Service
Aware filters are enabled or disabled, and shows the specific DLCI, IP
Address, and IP Port by which the IP traffic is filtered. In addition, this table
shows the Tx Alarm Thresho ld and the curr ent Tx Al arm stat us (if en abled)
for each rule.
It is also possible to filter PPP services, in which case all information related
to DLCIs is ignored.
Figure 3.35
Service Aware Screen
The Service Aware screen provides the following user-activated buttons:
Button Function
Rule Details Displays the Rule Config screen.
Traffic Meter Stats Displays the Traffic Meter Statistics screen.
Clea r Al ar ms Clears a ll S er v ic e A w ar e alar ms .
Refresh Refreshes data o n the curr en t page.
Rule Config Screen
The Rule Config screen (Figure 3.36) is used to establish Service Aware
parameters. To establish a rule, you must select the desired rule configuration
options, provide the appropriate filter information where required, and click
the “Submit” button at the bottom of the screen.
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Figure 3.36
Rule Config Screen
The paragraphs below describe the rule configuration parameters and their
options.
Service
DLCI
Filter By DLCI
IP Address
IP Mask
Selects the service to which the rule applies. Select from a pull-down list of
available s ervices.
NOTICE: If you change a Service parameter, you must click on “Submit” to see
the appropriate DLCIs.
Selects the DLCI to which the rule applies. Select from a pull-down menu
that lists applicable DLCIs.
Enables or disables filtering of the IP traffic by the DLCI specified in the
DLCI pull-down list.
NOTICE: To use this filter, you must specify both the Service and DLCI
parameters in the rule configuration.
Establishes the IP address by which the rule will filter IP traffic (if enabled).
Represents a range of IP addresses defined so that only machines with IP
addresses withi n th at ran ge are allow ed t o ac cess a n Int ernet service . To ma sk
a portion of the IP address , replace it with the wild card ch aracter “0” (zero).
(For example, 192.44.0.0 represents every computer on the Internet with an IP
address beginning with 192.44.)
Filter By IP Address
IP Port
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Enables or disables filtering of the IP traffic by the IP address specified in the
IP Address or IP Ma sk field.
Establishes the IP port by which the rule will filter IP traffic (if enabled).
Filter By IP Port
Enables or disables filtering of the IP traffic by the IP port specified in the IP
Port field.
Tx Alarm Threshold
Tx Alarm
Specifies the threshold in bits per second for the Transmit Alarm on this rule.
Shows th e current T ransmi t Alarm s tatus.
Traffic Meter Statistics Screen
The Traffic Meter Statistics screen displays the number of frames and octets
sent over a DLCI that have been counted in accordance with the Service
Aware “rule” that has been established for a Service. As such, it is frame
relay specific (i.e., DLCIs only occur in frame relay links). In addition, this
screen provides data rate performance information for the period of time you
have specified in the Period Index field (see below).
Figure 3.37
Traffic Met er Statistics Screen
The Traffi c Meter S tatisti cs screen re ports on the fol lowing par ameters:
• Tx Frames
• Tx Octets
• Rx Frames
• Rx Octets
• Rate Peak – the peak data rate for the viewed period (see below)
• Rate Average – the average data rate for the viewed period (see below)
The Period Index field is used to define the period of time for which the
Traffic Meter statistics will be reported. It represents the 24-hour, 15-minute
buckets index. Selecting a period and then clicking the “Submit” button will
display the traffic meter statistics for that period. Clicking on the “All Traffic
Meter Intervals” at the bottom of the screen displays the Traffic Meter
Statistics for all intervals as defined below.
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Summary
Represents the past 24 hours; reports the additive number of frames/octets, the
highest peak encountered for 24 hours, and the average for 24 hours.
Current
Interval 1, Interval 2,
..., Interval 96
Reports on the current 15-minute interval.
Reports on Intervals 1-96, which correspond to the periods completed 15
minutes ago, 30 minutes ago, ..., 24 hours ago.
SNMP Details Screen
The unit detects and reports E1 alarms and provides several options for
reporting them, one of which is SNMP traps. When a network alarm occurs,
the unit sends a trap message to as many as eight destinations on your
network. The unit will report each alarm by transmitting an SNMP “trap” to
each non-zero Trap IP address. The SNMP Details screen (Figure 3.38) lets
you configure the SNMP parameters described in the paragraphs below.
Figure 3.38
SNMP Details Screen
Read Community
Write Community
Trap Community
Trap IP Address
Accepts a character string identifying the group authorized to perform read
operations. The default setting is “Public.”
Accepts a character string identifying the group authorized to perform write
operations. The default setting is “Private.”
Accepts a character string, which is included in SNMP traps generated by the
unit. The default setting is “Public.”
Accepts the IP address of a network device where alarm reporting traps are to
be sent.
Diagnostics Screen
The Diagnostics screen (Figure 3.39) provides a table for viewing the current
settings for the test and maintenance functions performed on the available
interfaces . This scr een show s an uppe r-level vi ew of a ll the int erfaces s o you
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can see if any port is under test, and if so, view the results. You may change
diagnostic parameters on the Test Details screen, which is accessed from a
button on the Diagnostics screen. The properties of the Diagnostics table are
described in paragraphs below.
Description
Figure 3.39
Diagnostics Screen
Describes the type of interface selected for testing.
Loop Type
Setting
Pattern
Length
State
Elapsed Time
BE
ES
% EFS
Describes the type of loop test (if any) performed on the selected interface.
Displays the bandwidth on which you wish to perform the BERT.
Specifies the pattern to be transmitted during a BERT for the selected port.
Displays the length of time for which the BERT should run for the selected
interface.
Displays t he curre nt BERT state for the select ed inter face.
Displays the time elapsed since a BERT began or, if completed, the total test
time.
Displays the total number of bit errors detected since the BERT began or
since erro r statistics were la st clear ed.
Displays the number of asynchronous errored seconds that have been detected
since the B ERT b egan or since erro r statistics were last clear ed. This
parameter includes bit error seconds and sync loss seconds.
Displays what percent of the total BERT time ran error free. This ratio is
derived from the number of error free seconds divided by the number of
seconds accumulated in Elapsed Time.
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Test Details Screens
The Test Details screens let you set some test parameters and view other readonly parameters. This screen is also used to initiate a BERT or Loop Test.
The Network Interface Test Details screen is shown in Figure 3.40, and its
parameters are described below the figure. The Serial Interface Test Details
screen is shown in Figure 3.41, followed by a description of its parameters.
Setting
Figure 3.40
Network Interface Test Details Screen
BERT Table on the Network Interface Test Details Screen
The BERT table lets you set the parameters listed below.
Displays the bandwidth on which you wish to perform the BERT. The
available values for this parameter depend on which interface you select.
Values: Idle, Channel 1...31, Net, Use Service
Default: Net
Service
Channel Rate
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Selects the cha nnels with a service to BER T (see Services Screen on
page 3-17).
Sets the bit rate to BERT for each selected channel. If “Nx64K” is selected,
the ones density requirements of the E1 network line must be ensured. If
“Nx56K” is selected, ones density for the selected DS0 channel is maintained.
Values: Nx56K, Nx64K
Default: Nx64K
NOTICE: The Service and Channel Rate parameters will appear only on Network
screens.
BERT Pattern
Specifies the pattern to be transmitted during a test for the selected port.
15
Values: Marks, QRSS, 511, 2047, 2
, Spaces
Default: QRSS
Test Duration
Pattern Sync
Elapsed Time
Bit Errors
Errored Seconds
%EFS
NOTICE: The 2
15
pattern is the ITU (European) version, not the ANSI version.
Specifies the length of time the test should run for the selected port.
Values: 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 24 hours, Continuous
Default: 15 minutes
Also on this screen, you can view the following read-only parameters:
Displays the state of pattern sync during a test. If no test is in progress, “No
Test” is displayed. If a test is active, but the receiver is not in pattern sync,
“No Sync” is displayed. If the receiver is in pattern sync, “In Sync” is
displayed.
Displays the time elapsed since a timed test began or, if completed, the total
test time.
Displays the total number of bit errors detected since the test began or since
error statistics were cleared.
Displays the number of asynchronous errored seconds detected since the test
began or since erro r statistics were last clear ed.
Displays the percentage of time that the test ran error-free. This ratio is
derived f rom the n umber o f error-fre e seco nds divid ed by the n umber of
seconds accumulated in Elapsed Time.
Loop Table on the Network Interface Test Details Screen
The Loop Table at the bottom of the screen lets you specify the type of Loop
test to be performed. The types of tests available for the Network interface are
shown below. Loopback diagrams are illustrated in Appendix A, Figure A.1.
Values: No Test (Loop Down), line loopback (LLB), maintenance
loopback (MLB)
Default: No Test (Loop Down)
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Figure 3.41
Serial Interf ace Test Details Scree n
BERT Table on the Serial In t erf a ce Test Details Screen
The BERT table lets you set the test parameters listed below.
Setting
BERT Pattern
Test Duration
Pattern Sync
Displays the bandwidth on which you wish to perform the BERT. The
available values for this parameter depend on which interface is selected.
Values: Net, DTE
Default: Net
Specifies the pattern to be transmitted during a test for the selected port.
15
Values: Marks, QRSS, 511, 2047, 2
, Spaces
Default: QRSS
NOTICE: The 2
15
pattern is the ITU (European) version, not the ANSI version.
Specifies the length of time for which the test should run for the selected port.
Values: 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 24 hours, Continuous
Default: 15 minutes
You can also view the following read-only parameters from this screen:
Displays the state of pattern sync during a test. If no test is in progress, “No
Test” is displayed. If a test is active, but the receiver is not in pattern sync,
“No Sync” is displayed. If the receiver is in pattern sync, “In Sync” is
displayed.
Elapsed Time
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Displays the time elapsed since a timed test began or, if completed, the total
test time.
Bit Errors
Displays the total number of bit errors detected since the test began or since
error statistics were cleared.
Errored Seconds
%EFS
Displays the number of asynchronous errored seconds detected since the test
began or since erro r statistics were last clear ed.
Displays the percentage of time the test ran error-free. This ratio is derived
from the n umber of error-fr ee seconds divided by the number of seconds
accumulat ed in Elap sed Tim e.
Loop Table on the Serial Interface Test Details Screen
The Loop Table at the bottom of the screen lets you specify the type of Loop
test to be perform ed. The t ypes of tes ts ava ilable for t he Seria l interfac e are
shown below. Loopback diagrams are illustrated in Appendix A, Figure A.1.
Values: No Test, Port Loop, V.54 Loop, Far V.54 Loop
Default: No Test (Loop Down)
The Test D etails sc reens pr ovide the followin g user-act ivated bu ttons:
Button Function
Start Starts the specified BERT.
Stop Stops the currently running BE RT.
Error Inject Injects a bit error.
Reset Errors Resets the current error count.
Trap Log Screen
Submit Sets the type of Loop test.
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
A trap is a mecha nism that permits a device to send an alarm for certa in
network events to an SNMP management station. The Trap Log screen
(Figure 3.42) shows all traps that have been generated.
The table shown in this screen lists each trap by its Index number, and
displays the type of error captured by the trap (Trap Number), the date and
time that the trap was stored (Time Stamp), its description, and its value.
Click the “Refresh” button at the top of the screen to display the latest trap
information in the table. To remove all trap information stored in memory,
click the “ Delete Al l Traps” button.
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Figure 3.42
To p Talkers Screen
Clicking on the “Top Talkers” link in the navigation tree displays the Top N
Details screen (Figure 3.43), which is used to set the parameters for and
initiate the generation of a list of IP addresses ranked in terms of the number
of frames and octets they have transmitted during a specified reporting period.
(The “N” in “Top N Details” represents the variable number of Top Talkers
that will be reported.) This report lets MIS managers determine who is
generating the most traffic on a WAN based on IP addresses.
Trap Log Screen
Duration
Time Remaining
Figure 3.43
Top N Details Screen
To generate a Top Talkers report, enter the duration parameters and desired
report size in the appropriate fields and then click the “Submit” button.
Establishes the amount of time (in seconds) for which the Top Talkers report
will capture IP traffic; typically this value is 900 seconds (15 minutes).
Establishes the amount of time (in seconds) for which the Top Talkers report
will capture IP traffic; typically this value is 900 (15 minutes). As soon as
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you initiate generation of the report by pressing the “Submit” button, the
Time Remaining value is copied over to the Duration field. Click on the
“Refresh” button to see how much time remains before the report is
completed.
Requested Report Size
Report #
Size
Start Time
System Up Time
Establishes how many IP addresses will be reported as the “Top Talkers.”
NOTICE: While you may request any number, the unit is internally limited to a
maximum report size of 20.
As soon as the specified Duration for the report has elapsed, the screen will
refresh itself and the resulting report-specific information will be displayed in
the outlined box at the bottom of the screen. This report comprises elements
as defined in the following paragraphs.
This field displays a unique number used to identify the generated report. This
number is generated automatically, is incremented sequentially for each
report, and can be used by management stations for automatic polling (via the
ipadv2.mib).
Displays the actual number of IP addresses identified as Top Talkers in the
generated report. The maximum report size is 20.
Displays the time at which the Top Talkers report was initiated (based on
System U p Time).
Displays the amount of time the unit has been operational since it was turned
on or last reset.
The Top Talkers table reports in descending order the IP addresses that have
generated the most traffic during the requested report’s duration. For each IP
address listed, the report displays the number of Rx frames, Rx octets, Tx
frames, and Tx octets that have been passed across it. In addition, the
Timestam p field in dicates th e time a t which a packet w as exam ined for the
specified IP address.
IP Gateway Screen
The IP Gateway is a feature of the WANsuite 7205 that allows routing of IP
packets from one network to another using static routes configuration and/or
dynamic routing. The IP Gateway uses Routing Information Protocol (RIP) 1
or RIP 2 or Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing.
RIP 1 and RIP 2 are protocols that allow exchange of routing information
between two routers. With that information exchange, a router can build its
own routing tables that later can be used for “routing” IP packets.
OSPF is a shortest path first (SPF) or link-state protocol. OSPF is also an
internal gateway protocol (IGP) that distributes routing information between
routers in a single autonomous system (AS). OSPF chooses the least cost path
as the be st path.
While RIP is ideal for small- to medium-sized networks, OSPF is more
suitable for complex networks with a large number of routers. OSPF provides
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equal cost multipath routing where packets to a single destination can be sent
via more than one interface simultaneously.
Figure 3.44
IP Gateway Screen
RIP Parameters
RIP Enable
RIP Trust Neighbors
RIP Inter val
RIP Domain
OSPF Enable
Globally enables RIP1, RIP2, or No RIP.
Values: Disable, Enable RIP1, Enable RIP2
Default: Enable RIP2
Globally enables the trusted neighbors feature. If there is a list of trusted
neighbors in an IP Gateway, only RIP packets coming from those trusted
neighbors will be used to build the internal routing table.
Values: Enable, Disable
Default: Enable
Interval for RIP packet to be sent. Default is 30 seconds.
Value representing the RIP domain. Default is 0.
OSPF Parameters
Globally enables OSPF.
Values: Disable, Enable
Default: Disable
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OSPF Router ID
This 32-bit number assigned to each router running the OSPF protocol
uniquely identifies the router within an Autonomous System. Each router
requires a unique router ID. Default is the LAN IP address of the unit.
The IP Ga teway scr een pr ovides the followin g user-act ivated b uttons:
Button Function
RIP Parameters
Static Routes Ta ble Displays static routes and dynamic routes information.
Static ARP Table Displays static ARP info rma tion.
Trusted Neighbors Displays truste d neighbors informat ion.
OSPF Para meters
Area Table Displays area information.
Virtual Link Table Displays virtual link information.
Submit Submits to the unit information specific to IP Gateway.
Circuit Table Lets you access circuit- related information/operation.
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
Circuits Screen
Access this menu by clicking on the “Circuit Table” button at the bottom of the
IP Gateway menu. This scr een sh ows the conf igured ci rcuit . To configur e a new
circuit, click on “Add New.”
Figure 3.45
Circuits Scr een
Circuit Details Screen
Access this menu by selecting “Circuit Details” from the preceding menu. This
screen is used to establish the configuration parameters of a given circuit. To
establish a new circuit or to change the para meters of an existing circuit, enter
the desired values in the parameter fields and press the “Submit” button.
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Figure 3.46
Circuit Details Screen.
NOTICE: A “Submit” on this screen will activate a newly created circuit. It is not
necessary to perform a “Save and Restart” for the circuit to take effect.
Endpoint
IP Address
IP Mask
Max Transmit Unit
Cost
RIP Status
Multicast Status
Endpoint name. By de fault, the first circuit is always the LAN c ircuit. All
other circuits are associated with Endpoint names as defined in the Endpoint
Table as shown in Figure 3.30.
IP Address of the circuit.
IP mask of the circuit.
Maximum transmit unit this circuit will send at any one time.
Represents the relative time of treatment of an IP packet. This value is used
when there are mu ltiple rout es to th e same d estination . When t wo or more
routes ar e available, the one with the lowest circuit co st is sel ected. A f rame
relay circuit should have a higher value than a LAN circuit.
Indicates whether or not RIP is enabled on this circuit.
Values: Enable, Disable
Default: Enable
Indicates whether or not Multicast is enabled on this circuit.
Values: Enable, Disable
Default: Enable
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OSPF Status
Indicates w hether o r not OS PF is en abled on this circ uit.
Values: Enable, Disable
Default: Disable
OSPF Area
OSPF LSA Timer
OSPF LSU Delay
OSPF Router Priority
OSPF Hello Interval
Represent s the area that thi s circuit i s part o f.
Determines how often the Link State Acknowledgment (LSA) packet is sent.
Values: 1−3600
Default: 1
The estimated number of seconds it takes to transmit a Link State Update
(LSU) packet over this circuit interface.
Values: 1−3600
Default: 1
This 8-bit unsigned integer ranges from 1 to 255 and assigns priority to one of
two routers attached to the same network; without an assigned priority, both
routers attempt to become the designated router.
Values: 1−255
Default: 1
The time in seconds between the Hello packets that a router sends on a
circuit. This value is also advertised in the router’s Hello packets and must be
identical for all routers on the same network. The smaller the Hello Interval,
the sooner topological changes are detected (but then more traffic is created).
Values: 1−65535
Default: 1
OSPF D ead Interval
OSPF Auth Key
The number of seconds that a router’s Hello’s have not been received before
its neighbors declare the router down. The value must be the same as the
value on the network.
Values: 1−65535
Default: 40
When configured, this parameter allows an authentication procedure to be
executed on the OSPF header. If the 64-bit (8 character) password does not
correspond , the pac ket is t hrown away .
Values: 64 bits ( 8 charact ers)
Default: 8 spaces (no authen tication)
The Circuit Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons:
Button Function
Submit Sets any val ues that have been changed.
Circuit Table Returns you to the previous screen.
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
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Static Routes Screen
Under some circumstances, it may not be necessary for a router to learn a
route using ordinary means such as RIP or OSPF. It is possible under these
circumstances for you to add a route to the route table of a router.
The Static R outes men u is alwa ys ass ociated wi th a circu it. Acces s this menu
by selecting the Static Routes Table from the RIP Parameters Table on the IP
Gateway menu.
Endpoint
Target IP Address
Target IP Mask
Next Hop
Cost
Route Status
Figure 3.47
Static Route s Screen
Endpoint name ( or interface) thr ough which to send the IP packet to r each the
Target IP Addr ess.
Represents the target network that you want this router to reach.
Mask of the Target network.
IP address of the next device in the route.
Cost of using that route.
Indicates whether a route is enabled or disabled.
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The Static Routes Table screen provides the following user-activated buttons:
Button Function
Route Details Displays the static route parameters.
Dynamic Route Table Displays routes learned via RIP or OSPF.
Add New Adds a new static route.
Refresh Refre shes data o n the curr en t page.
Route Details Screen
Access this m enu by selecting “Route Detail s” from the Sta tic Route menu. Use
this screen to establish the configuration parameters of a given route.
To establish a new route or to change the paramters of an existing route, enter
the desired values in the parameter fields and press the “Submit” button.
NOTICE: A “Submit” on this scre en will activate a newly created route. It is not
necessary to perform a “Save and Restart” for the route to take effect.
Endpoint
Target IP Address
Figure 3.48
Route Details Sc reen
Endpoint name ( or interface) thr ough which to send the IP packet to r each the
Target IP Addr ess.
Represents the target network that you want this router to reach.
Values: 0.0.0.0−255.255.255.255
Default: 0.0.0.0
Target IP Mask
Next Hop IP Address:
Cost
Route Status
Mask of the Target IP or network.
Values: 0.0.0.0−255.255.255.255
Default: 0.0.0.0
NOTICE: Setting the Target IP Address and Target IP Mask to 0.0.0.0 defines
THE default route for this unit.
IP address of the next device in the route.
Cost of using that route.
Values: 0−65535
Default: 1
Indicates whether or not the current route is enabled.
The Route Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons:
Button Function
Submit Sets any values that have been changed.
Static Route Table Ret urns you to the previous screen.
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Button Function
Delete Route Deletes the route curren tly displayed.
Refresh Refreshes data on the current pag e.
Dynamic Route Table Screen
Access this menu by selecting “Static Route Table” from the RIP Parameters
table on the IP Gateway menu and then selecting Dynamic Route Table. This
table shows both dynamic and static routes. Please note that not all parameters
are necessarily defined, depending on whether or not the routes were learned
dynamically. Primarily, the most useful information is included in
"Destination," "Interface Index," and "Mask" columns.
Destination
Interface Inde x
Next Hop
Mask
Figure 3.49
Dynamic Route Table Screen
Network to be reached.
Interface inter nal number.
IP address used to reach the destination network.
Mask of the destination network.
Static ARP Table Screen
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) is used by the router to dynamically
associate a high-level IP address to a low-level physical hardware address.
ARP packets are only sent across a single physical network.
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There are some cases when an IP-compatible device does not support ARP or
ARP is deliberately disabled (for security). In these cases, instead of using
ARP to dynamically update the router internal MAC <-> IP Address Table,
you can use this menu to force an entry into that table. This entry never times
out.
At least o ne circui t must be defined to create a Stat ic ARP Ta ble entry
because an ARP entry is always associated with a circuit.
Access this menu by selecting “Static ARP Table” from the RIP Parameters
screen on the IP Gateway menu. The static ARP table is usefu l when a Host
does not respond to an ARP request.
Figure 3.50
ARP Table S cre en
Endpoint
IP Address
MAC Address
ARP Status
Endpoint name (or Interface) through which to send the IP packet to reach the
defined IP Address. The default is the LAN.
The IP address of the unit for which you want to define the MAC address.
Values: 0.0.0.0−255.255.255.255
Default: 0.0.0.0
The MAC address of the host to be reached.
Displays whether this static ARP is enabled or disabled.
The Static ARP Table screen provides the following user-activated buttons:
Button Function
ARP Details Displays details of ARP tables
Dynamic ARP Table Displays the dynamically learned MAC <-> IP address .
Add New Adds a new static ARP.
Refresh Refre shes data on the current page.
ARP Details Screen
Access this screen by clicking on the ARP Details button on the ARP Table
screen.
Endpoint
Figure 3.51
ARP Details Screen
Endpoint name (or Interface) through which to send the IP packet to reach the
defined IP Address. Currently, this is always the LAN.
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IP Address
IP address of the circuit.
Values: 0.0.0.0−255.255.255.255
Default: 0.0.0.0
MAC Address
ARP Status
MAC address of the host to be reached.
Values: A 6-byte value
Default: 00-00-00-00-00-00
Displays whether this ARP entry is enabled or disabled.
Values: Enable, Disable
Default: Enable
The ARP Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons:
Button Function
Submit Sets any val ues that have been changed.
Static ARP Table Returns you to the previous screen.
Delete ARP Deletes this static ARP.
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
Trusted Neighbors Screen
The Trusted Neighbors feature can be used to store RIP information only
from speci fic rout ers. This a llows th e router to reject any RIP informa tion
coming from non-Trusted Neighbors. Only information coming from Trusted
Neighbors is kept by the router.
Access this menu by selecting Truste d Neighbors from the RIP Parameters on
the IP Gateway menu. This table is useful when the Network Administrator
wants to listen to RIP of specific router (s).
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Figure 3.52
Trusted Neighbors Screen
The Trusted Neighbors screen provides the following user-activated buttons:
Button Function
Neighbor Details Displays the Trusted Neighbor s IP address.
Button Function
Add New Adds a Trusted Neighbors IP address.
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
Area Table Screen
An Area allows growth and makes the networks at a site easier to manage. An
area is self-contained; knowledge of an area’s topology remains hidden from
other areas. Thus, multiple groups within a given site retain the ability to
change their internal network topology independently.
Access the Area Ta ble Sc reen from the OS PF Param eters ta ble on th e IP
Gateway screen.
ID
Enable
Auth Type
Stub
Address Summary
Figure 3.53
Area Table Screen
Displays t he ID of the Area (represe nted by an IP a ddress).
Displays whether the defined Area is enabled or disabled.
Indicates A rea val idation.
Displays w hether o r not the defined area is a Stub Area .
Displays the Address Summary of the define d Area.
Mask Summary
Advertise
Displays the Mask Summary of the defined Area.
Displays whether advertising is enabled or disabled for this Area.
The Area Table screen provides the following user-activated buttons:
Button Function
Area Details Displays all p arameters associ ated with th e defined Area.
Add New
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
Defines a new Area.
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Area Details Screen
Access this screen by clicking on the Area Details button on the Area Table
screen.
Area ID
Enable
Figure 3.54
Area Details Screen
This parameter has the same format as the IP Address of the Mask Address.
Values: 0.0.0.0−255.255.255.255
Default: 0.0.0.0
Displays whether or not the Area is enabled.
Values: Enable, Disable
Default: Enable
Auth Type
Stub
Address Summary
Mask Summary
Advertise
Indicates type of Authentication.
Values: Simple, None
Default: None
An area can be con figured as stub when there is a sin gle exit point fro m the
area, or when the choice of exit point need not be made on a per-externaldestination basis.
Values: Yes, No
Default: No
A configured address range specifies what addresses are contained within an
area. When s ummari zing t he routes in an are a to infor m other a reas, al l ro utes
falling within the configured range are described by a single LSA, thus
decreasin g the size of the LS A datab ase.
Values: 0.0.0.0−255.255.255.255
Default: 0.0.0.0
IP Mask of the summary to be added.
Values: 0.0.0.0−255.255.255.255
Default: 0.0.0.0
Describes the local state of a router or network. This includes the state of the
route’s interfaces and adjacencies. Each link state advertisement is flooded
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throughout the routing domain. The collected link state advertisements of all
routers and networks form the protocol's topological database.
Values: Yes, No
Default: No
The Area Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons:
Button Function
Submit Sets any val ues that have been changed.
Area Table Returns you to the previous scr een.
Delete Area
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
Deletes the currently defined Area.
Virtual Link Table Screen
To permit maximum flexibility, OSPF allows the configuration of virtual
links to enable the backbone area to appear contiguous despite the physical
reality.
In OSPF, the backbone is defined as an Area ID of 0.0.0.0. This backbone
cannot be disconnected in any way or some areas of the Autonomous System
become unreachable. This is because all inter-area traffic must go through the
backbone. In fact, the backbone is responsible for all inter-area routing
information distribution.
It is possible that an area cannot be connected directly to the backbone; in this
case a virtual link is used (Figure 3.55). To establish or maintain the
connectivity of the backbone, virtual links can be configured through nonbackbone areas. Basically, virtual links are used to connect components that
are otherwise not connected to the backbone.
A virtual link is treated by OSPF as a point-to-point unnumbered network
joining two area border routers. The virtual link must be configured in both of
the area border rout ers.
A virtual link is defined by the following two parameters:
• The Router ID of the virtual link’s other end point
• The non-backbone area across which the vir tual link goes through.
Access this scr een by selecting the Virt ual Link Table from the OSP F
Parameters table on the IP Gateway screen.
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Figure 3.55
Virtual Link Table Screen
EnableEnables this definition of a virtual link.
Transmit Area ID
Area Border Router ID
The non-backbone area that the virtual link goes through.
The Router ID of the virtual link’s other endpoint.
The Virtual Link Table screen provides the following user-activated buttons:
Button Function
Virtual Link Details Displays details regarding the selected Virtual Link.
Add New
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
Defines a new Virtual Link.
Virtual Link Details Screen
Access this screen (Figure 3.56) by clicking on the Virtual Link Details button
on the Virtual Link Table screen.
Figure 3.56
Virtual Link Details Screen
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The Virtual Link Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons:
Button Function
Submit Sets any values that have be en changed.
Virtual Link Table Returns you to the previous screen.
Delete Virtual Link
Refresh Refreshes data on the current page.
Deletes currently defined Virtual Link.
TCP Server
The TCP Server is a general-purpose application that maps arbitrary TCP port
numbers to non-TCP/IP devices that have been assigned an endpoint. (See the
Endpoint Table Screen on page 3- 37.)
TCP Server Screen
The TCP Server Details screen (Figure 3.57) lets you establish TCP
connections and map them to physical devices that communicate via a
supported interface.
Figure 3.57
TCP Server Details Scree n
Select the TCP Connection Table to access the screen shown in Figure 3.58.
This screen lets you see which addresses and ports are in a “listening” state
and which are already established.
Figure 3.58
TCP Connection Table Screen
The TCP Details screen (Figure 3.59) lists the index number, the endpoint
name, the TCP local port number, and whether or not this entry is enabled.
Figure 3.59
TCP Connection Details Screen
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Network Address Translation (NAT)
NAT is a method of connecting multiple computers to the Internet (or any
other IP network) using one IP address. This lets users cost-effectively and
efficiently connect their networks to the Internet.
Whether on a global or local port, NAT provides translation only upon receipt
of a packet, which NAT will translate, not translate, or filter, depending on
the user-specified parameters (further described below). If the decision is
made to “translate,” the packet will be modified internally, and eventually
sent on to the IP Gateway to be processed. If the decision is made not to
“translate,” the packet will not be modified in any way. If the decision is
made to “filter,” the packet will be discarded without any further action
required.
NOTICE: You must Save and Restart for any changes in NAT configuration
param eters to take effect .
NAT Details Screen
The NAT Details screen (Figure 3.60) lets the user configure the NAT global
parameters described below.
Enable
Mode
Figure 3.60
Enables or disables NAT. Default is “Disable.”
Selects the Network Address Port Translation (NAPT) mode or the Basic
NAT mode. In NAPT mode, all hosts on the Global (public) side view all
hosts on the Local (private) side as a single internet host (one IP address). In
Basic NAT mode, the Global IP address is assigned as a Class C host address
(Mask of 255.255.255.0). Each private IP address on the Local side is mapped
to a Class C public address on the Global side. In other words, if there are 30
hosts on the private (Local) side, 30 public (Global) addresses are required.
The default is NAPT.
NAT Details Screen
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