NetCfgTool

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Network Configuration Toolj

Operation Manual

(Java version) Version 1.03.XXX

NEC Corporation

Copyright © 2007

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DOCUMENT WARRANTY................................................................................................................. 1

1 NETWORK CONFIGURATION TOOLJ ...................................................................................... 2 1.1 PURPOSE 2 1.2 DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS......................................................................... 3

2 NETCFG TOOLJ OPERATION .................................................................................................... 4 2.1 THE NETCFG TOOLJ SCREEN ..................................................................................................... 4 2.2 NETCFG TOOLJ COMMAND MENU STRUCTURE .......................................................................... 5 2.3 STARTING NETCFG TOOLJ .......................................................................................................... 6 2.4 EXITING NETCFG TOOLJ............................................................................................................. 6 2.5 CREATING A NEW NETWORK CONFIGURATION WORKSPACE...................................................... 7 2.6 OPENING AN EXISTING WORKSPACE (*.NCT) .............................................................................. 7 2.7 NETWORK PROPERTIES: NAMING THE INDIVIDUAL NETWORKS IN A WORKSPACE..................... 8 2.8 NETWORK PROPERTIES: NETWORK ADDRESS AND SUBNET SETTING......................................... 8 2.9 EDITING WORKSPACE ............................................................................................................... 10

2.9.1 Adding a New Network Element (NE)........................................................................... 10 2.9.2 Adding Back-to-back Line (cable)................................................................................... 11 2.9.3 Adding DSC/SV Line (radio) ........................................................................................... 11 2.9.4 Back-to-Back Line Color Codes ...................................................................................... 12 2.9.5 Deleting a Network Element (NE) ................................................................................. 12 2.9.6 Deleting a Line (cable) .................................................................................................... 13 2.9.7 Enabling NE Auto Discovery mode ................................................................................ 13 2.9.8 Changing Pasolink mode of NE (to NEO)...................................................................... 15 2.9.9 Setting or Modifying NE Properties of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S..... 16 2.9.10 Setting NE Properties of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+ ................................................... 22 2.9.11 Setting NE Properties of Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery),

Pasolink+ STM-1 (Auto Discovery) and Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery)................... 30 2.9.12 Setting NE Properties of PASOLINK NEO................................................................... 36 2.9.13 Setting NE Properties of PASOLINK NEO (1NE)........................................................ 44 2.9.14 Setting NE Properties of PASOLINK NEO CPV .......................................................... 54 2.9.15 Setting NE Properties of PASOLINK NEO CPV (1NE) ............................................... 62 2.9.16 Setting NE Properties of PASOLINK NEO NODAL .................................................... 70 2.9.17 Setting NE Properties of 5000S...................................................................................... 86 2.9.18 Setting NE Properties of 5000S (1NE)........................................................................... 94 2.9.19 Setting Properties of MIU (Line Concentrator)........................................................... 104 2.9.20 Setting Properties of MIU (Hop) .................................................................................. 112 2.9.21 Setting Line Properties ................................................................................................. 121

2.10 CREATING CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................... 123 2.11 CREATING CONFIGURATION (ALL NETWORKS) ....................................................................... 125 2.12 CHANGED NE LIST ................................................................................................................. 126 2.13 VIEWING THE NETWORK ELEMENT LIST ................................................................................ 127 2.14 EXPORTING NETWORK CONFIGURATION FILES ...................................................................... 130

2.14.1 Exporting Network Configuration Files for PNMS..................................................... 130 2.14.2 Exporting Network Configuration Files for PM Card................................................. 131

2.15 SAVING CURRENT WORKSPACE .............................................................................................. 133 2.16 PRINTING CURRENT NETWORK............................................................................................... 134 2.17 ABOUT NETWORK CONFIGURATION TOOLJ............................................................................. 135

3 MULTIPLE CPMC WORKSPACE............................................................................................ 136

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APPENDIX A: MIU SETTINGS.................................................................................................. 138

APPENDIX B: SUBNETS............................................................................................................ 139

APPENDIX C: CONFIGURATION OF DUAL MASTER MIU.................................................. 142

APPENDIX D: INCORRECT CONFIGURATION OF MIU (LINE CONCENTRATOR).......... 143

APPENDIX E: INCORRECT CONFIGURATION OF PASOLINK MX / PASOLINK+............. 144

APPENDIX F: NMS PORT SETTING OF MIU (LINE CONCENTRATOR / HOP) ................. 146

APPENDIX G: INCORRECT CONFIGURATION OF PASOLINK NEO / PASOLINK MX (AUTO DISCOVERY) / PASOLINK+ STM-1 (AUTO DISCOVERY) / PASOLINK+ PDH (AUTO DISCOVERY) (NO.1) ............................................... 149

APPENDIX H: INCORRECT CONFIGURATION OF PASOLINK NEO / PASOLINK MX (AUTO DISCOVERY) / PASOLINK+ STM-1 (AUTO DISCOVERY) / PASOLINK+ PDH (AUTO DISCOVERY) (NO.2) ............................................... 151

APPENDIX I: INCORRECT CONFIGURATION OF PASOLINK NEO .................................. 153

APPENDIX J: HOW TO CHANGE STANDARD PASOLINK MX / PASOLINK+ STM-1 / PASOLINK+ PDH CONFIGURATION TO PASOLINK MX (AUTO DISCOVERY) / PASOLINK+ STM-1 (AUTO DISCOVERY) / PASOLINK+ PDH (AUTO DISCOVERY) ................................................................................ 154

APPENDIX K: HOW TO CHANGE PASOLINK MX (AUTO DISCOVERY) / PASOLINK+ STM-1 (AUTO DISCOVERY) / PASOLINK+ PDH (AUTO DISCOVERY) TO NEO............................................................................................................... 158

APPENDIX L: RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF PASOLINK NEO NODAL............ 162

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Document Warranty

1. The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice.

2. The NetCfg Toolj screen figures in this manual are only examples. Screens will vary according to equipment configuration, operation modes, setting parameters, NetCfg Toolj application program version, etc. Screens contained in this manual are current at publication, however, they may differ from actual screens on your NetCfg Toolj

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1 Network Configuration Toolj

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

1.1 Purpose

This document illustrates the use of the NetCfg Toolj. The explanation focuses on the common functions of the NetCfg Toolj and therefore is for general-purpose operational use. Moreover, the NEC PNMS is also briefly described to provide users with an overall understanding of the NEC PASOLINK NMS.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Font What the Font Represents Example Italic For manual titles or related document

names. Please refer to Pasolink Operation Manual for details.

Hostname Bold

Items on the user interface. Items on the computer display. File and directory names.

The Overall window ...

[Button] Buttons on the user interface. Click on [OK] button to continue ... Click on [Execute] button to send command.

Menu Items A menu name followed by a colon (:) means that you must select the menu and then item. When the item is followed by an arrow ( ), a cascading menu follows.

Select System Login/Logout

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1.2 Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations

PNMS Pasolink Network Management System PNMT Pasolink Network Management Terminal PMC/CTRL Pasolink Management Card. (for Pasolink V3/Pasolink

V4/Pasolink-S/MIU only.) Control (CTRL) Module for PASOLINK NEO/PASOLINK NEO CPV/PASOLINK NEO NODAL/5000S/Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+ only.

CPMC / CPM (for Pasolink V3/ Pasolink V4/Pasolink-S/MIU only) Root NE (for PASOLINK NEO/ PASOLINK NEO CPV/ PASOLINK NEO NODAL/5000S/ Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+ only)

Central PMC/CTRL. The PMC/CTRL located on the central station's IDU and is directly connected to the PNMS. Acts as the master in the HDLC chain and is responsible for polling other PMC/CTRL in its network. A “C” symbol is displayed as part of CPM NE icon. An “R” symbol is displayed as part of the Root NE icon.

RPMC / RPM (for Pasolink V3/ Pasolink V4/Pasolink-S/MIU only) Normal NE (for PASOLINK NEO/ PASOLINK NEO CPV/ PASOLINK NEO NODAL/5000S/ Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+ only)

Remote PMC/CTRL. The PMC/CTRL located on the remote sites that are configured as slaves.

SCPMC / SCPM (for Pasolink V3/Pasolink V4/

Pasolink-S/MIU only)

Branch NE (for PASOLINK NEO/ PASOLINK NEO CPV/ PASOLINK NEO NODAL/5000S/ Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+ only)

Sub-Central PMC/CTRL. A PMC/CTRL located in the remote site and is configured as slave to the CPMC/Root NE but is a master to the sub-network below it. An “S” symbol is displayed as part of SCPM NE icon. A “B” symbol is displayed as part of Branch NE icon. Furthermore, A light blue “B” symbol indicates that no further subnet group can be spawned from this subnet group, while a yellow “B” symbol indicates otherwise.

NE Network Element. Node. ODU Outdoor Unit IDU Indoor Unit HDLC High-level Data Link Control protocol DSC Digital Service Channel PPP Point to Point Protocol SNTP Simple Network Time Protocol

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2 NetCfg Toolj Operation

2.1 The NetCfg Toolj Screen

The NetCfg Toolj window is composed of the following main areas (Refer to Figure 1).

Title Bar The title bar is used to indicate the title of the window. Common Menu Bar The common menu bar of the window presents the System and Help options, and indicates which commands can be executed from among the various options. The Help function can also display a pdf version of this operation manual. One Touch Expandable Button / Divider Initially the PNMT screen is split evenly to display the data from the two NE’s within a hop by using a divider. Click this button to move the divider to the edge of the window.

Title Bar

Common Menu Bar

Common Tool Bar

One Touch Expandable Button

Figure 1 Standard Components of NetCfg Toolj window

Total no. of NEs selected in the network

Total no. of NE

Network overview

Workspace

Divider

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2.2 NetCfg Toolj Command Menu Structure

Main Menu File Edit Network Tools Help

File New Open Save Save As Print Area Print Export Changed NE List Exit Application

Edit Undo Redo Copy Paste Delete Highlighting ON Highlighting OFF Switch to PASOLINK NEO (Hop) mode Select All Select Add Network Element Add BB Line Add DSC/SV Link Network Element Type

Network New Copy Paste Delete Switch to Auto Discovery mode Properties

Tools Create Configuration Create Configuration (All Networks) Network Element List

Configuration Files for PM Card

Setting Clear

Pasolink V3 Pasolink V4 Pasolink Mx Pasolink-S MIU (Line Concentrator) MIU (HOP) Pasolink+ STM-1 Pasolink+ STM-0 Pasolink+ PDH PASOLINK NEO (Hop) PASOLINK NEO (1NE) PASOLINK NEO CPV (Hop) PASOLINK NEO CPV (1NE) PASOLINK NEO NODAL 5000S (Hop) 5000S (1NE) Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery) Pasolink+ STM-1 (Auto Discovery) Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery)

NetConfigToolj.pdf Help Help About NetConfigToolj

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2.3 Starting NetCfg Toolj

To start NetCfg Toolj:

1. Go to Start Programs NetCfg Toolj NetCfg Toolj from the Windows OS Start menu.

2. NetCfg Toolj main window will be displayed.

2.4 Exiting NetCfg Toolj

To exit the NetCfg Toolj application:

1. Go to File Exit Application in the main menu.

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2.5 Creating a New Network Configuration Workspace

To start creating new workspace:

1. Go to File New in the main menu.

2. A blank workspace will be displayed.

3. If a workspace is currently loaded, a pop-up message will appear to remind the user to save the current workspace before opening a new one. Click the [Cancel] button and save the current workspace and repeat step 1.

4. Start creating and editing network configuration workspace.

2.6 Opening an Existing Workspace (*.nct)

NetCfg Toolj allows you to save a workspace in *.nct file format so that you can open and modify the current network configuration. Once you load an existing/current workspace you will be able to modify, delete or add NE’s in the network. (See also 2.13 Saving Current Workspace.)

To open an existing workspace:

1. Click on File Open in the main menu of the main window.

2. Select the *.nct file of the workspace from the list.

3. Click [Open] button.

4. If a workspace is currently loaded, a pop-up message will appear to remind the user to save the current workspace before opening a new one. Click [Cancel] button and save the current workspace and repeat step 1.

5. Verify that the correct workspace is opened in the main window.

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2.7 Network Properties: Naming the Individual Networks in a Workspace

Since one workspace can contain a number of networks, the NetCfg Toolj allows you to provide useful names to each of the networks. By default, Network-x, where x is the network number, is assigned.

To set the network name:

1. Click on Network Properties from the main menu or right click anywhere in the current Network window to open the Network Properties window.

2. Enter the desired name for this workspace/network in the Network Name box.

3. Click on [OK] button to save the new setting.

2.8 Network Properties: Network Address and Subnet Setting

The IP addresses assigned by the NetCfg Toolj to selected network depend on the assigned Network Address and Subnet Mask in the Network Properties window.

To set the subnet of the selected network:

1. Click on Network Properties from the main menu or right click anywhere in the current Network window to open the Network Properties window.

2. Click on Subnet category in the Network Properties window.

3. By default the NetCfg Toolj will utilize the private network address 172.18.0.0 with subnet mask 255.255.254.0. This subnet allocates 512 IP addresses to the selected network. You can modify this subnet by selecting the default subnet and clicking the [Modify] button.

Where the network was initially assigned a smaller subnet, you can add another subnet when the IP address runs out. Click on [Add] button to assign a new subnet to the selected network. (NOTE: A maximum number of five network addresses and subnet mask settings is possible)

** For example, network address 10.10.10.0 with subnet mask 255.255.255.192 was initially assigned to the selected network. This means only 64 addresses are initially allocated. If the number of NE’s exceeds 62, a new subnet must be assigned to the network to allocate new IP addresses for the new NE’s

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NOTE: *The maximum number of NE’s per CPMC network is 416 NE’s regardless to whether more than 416 IP addresses are assigned to the network.

* The maximum number of NE’s per Root NE network is 500. This number is calculated by following formula.

Maximum number of NE’s per Root NE network =[Maximum number of subnet per Root NE network] X [Maximum number of

NE’s per subnet]

The ensuing window, Network Address window, allows you to modify the default subnet by either changing the Network Address or the Subnet mask to be used by the selected network. You can increase or decrease the allocated IP address on the selected network by modifying the subnet mask and the network address in this window. (Refer to Appendix B: Subnets to see the available subnets in the managed network.)

In the example shown below, where the network address is 172.18.0.64 with subnet mask 255.255.255.192 given to the selected network, NetCfg Toolj will allocate the IP address 172.18.0.65-126 to this network. Note that in this example 62 IP addresses were assigned. Another as the network address (172.18.0.64) and another as the broadcast address (172.18.0.127). Click on [OK] to save the new subnet.

When the [Add] button was clicked in step.3, the ensuing window enables you to define another subnet that will be added to the existing subnet. Click on [Add] button to save the new subnet. (NOTE: The maximum number of network addresses and subnet mask settings that can be regstered is 5.)

4. Click on [OK] button to save the new settings.

NOTE: Network sizing rule

Maximum number of NE 4000NEs Maximum number of CPMC/Root NE 500ea Maximum number of subnet per CPMC 32 subnet Maximum number of subnet per Root NE 64 subnet Maximum number of NE’s per subnet 62 (Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.192)

30 (Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.224) 14 (Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.240) 6 (Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.248) 2 (Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.252)

Maximum number of branch (multi-drop) for PasolinkV3/PasolinkV4/Pasolink-S/MIU

13

Maximum number of branch (multi-drop) for Pasolink+/Pasolink Mx/PASOLINK NEO/ PASOLINK NEO CPV/ PASOLINK NEO NODAL/5000S

30

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2.9 Editing Workspace

2.9.1 Adding a New Network Element (NE)

The NetCfg Toolj supports Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4, Pasolink-S, MIU, Pasolink Mx, Pasolink+, Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery), Pasolink+ STM-1 (Auto Discovery), Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery), PASOLINK NEO, PASOLINK NEO CPV, PASOLINK NEO NODAL and 5000S network configurations. Therefore a network element can either be a Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4, Pasolink S, MIU, Pasolink Mx, Pasolink+, Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery), Pasolink+ STM-1 (Auto Discovery), Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery), PASOLINK NEO, PASOLINK NEO CPV or 5000S. Note that the configuration is the same for Pasolink-S, Pasolink V3 and Pasolink V4 or Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+.

To add a new NE:

1. Click on icon in the tool bar or click on Edit Network Element Type from the main menu to add a network element. Select the type of NE that you would like to add from the pull-down list. Pasolink V3 is selected by default.

2. Click on the spot in the current workspace where you wish to add the NE.

3. Arrange the newly added hop according to desired position in the workspace. The NEs can be moved around the workspace by clicking on it and dragging it to the desired location in the workspace

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2.9.2 Adding Back-to-back Line (cable)

To add a back-to-back line (cable):

1. Click on the icon in the tool bar or click on Edit Add BB Line from the main menu.

2. Click on one of the NE to be connected. Then click on the other NE to be connected by back-to-back line (cable) to the previously selected NE. Refer to the example given below.

2.9.3 Adding DSC/SV Line (radio)

To add a DSC/SV line (radio):

1. Click on the icon in the tool bar or click on Edit Add DSC/SV Line from the main menu.

2. Click on one of the NE to be connected. Then click on the other NE to be connected by DSC/SV line (radio) to the previously selected NE. Refer to the example given below.

Example: Connecting Pasolink No.002 with Pasolink No.008

Step 1. Click on icon. Click on Pasolink No. 002.

Step 2. Click on Pasolink No. 008.

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

Step 3. Set the line properties. (Refer to 2.8.10 Setting Line (cable)

Example: Connecting PASOLINK NEO (1NE) No.001 with PASOLINK NEO (1NE) No.002

Step 1. Click on icon. Click on PASOLINK NEO (1NE)

No. 001.

Step 2. Click on PASOLINK NEO (1NE) No. 002.

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2.9.4 Back-to-Back Line Color Codes

The NMS back-to-back connection between NE’s varies according to the type of NE’s connected, speed, synchronization, the port used and the type of protocol used. The NetCfg Toolj uses color-coded lines to allow the network designer to distinguish the various types of connection.

The following lists the color codes used by the NetCfg Toolj to represent the different back-to-back connection types.

Black: represents the common RS-485/RS-232C/9600bps/ASYNC multi-drop line between Pasolink, Line Concentrator, MIU and Pasolink-S NE’s.

Red: represents the 64kbps/RS-422/SYNC connections between NE1 and NE1 of Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+/Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery)/Pasolink+ STM-1 (Auto Discovery) /Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery) NE’s.

Violet: represents the RS485/19200bps/ASYNC connections NE2 and NE1 of Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+ NE’s or RS485/9600bps/ASYNC connection between Pasolink V3/PasolinkV4/Pasolink-S/MIU and PASOLINK NEO/PASOLINK NEO CPV/PASOLINK NEO NODAL/5000S/Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+ NE’s or RS485/19200bps/ASYNC connection between PASOLINK NEO/PASOLINK NEO CPV/PASOLINK NEO NODAL/5000S/Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+ and Pasolink V3/PasolinkV4/Pasolink-S/MIU NE’s.

Blue: represents the LAN (Ethernet) back-to-back connection between Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+/Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery)/Pasolink+ STM-1 (Auto Discovery) /Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery) /PASOLINK NEO/PASOLINK NEO CPV/PASOLINK NEO NODAL/5000S NE’s.

2.9.5 Deleting a Network Element (NE)

To remove an NE:

1. Click on the desired NE.

2. Right-click on the NE to display the context menu.

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

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2.9.6 Deleting a Line (cable)

To remove a line:

1. Right click on the line to display the context menu.

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

2.9.7 Enabling NE Auto Discovery mode

The Pasolink Mx, Pasolink+ STM-1, Pasolink+ PDH NE can be Auto Discovery enabled.

To Auto Discovery enable NE:

1. In the main menu, select Network Switch to Auto Discovery mode

NOTE: This changes all Pasolink Mx, Pasolink+STM-1, and Pasolink+PDH that exist in the workspace to NE for Auto Discovery at once. Therefore, it is impossible to only enable some NEs for Auto Discovery mode. Moreover, when Pasolink V3/PasolinkV4/Pasolink-S/MIU/Pasolink+STM-0 NEs coexist in the workspace, they are unalterable. Furthermore, the connection status of an NE automatically changes to blue (from violet) when it is Auto Discovery enabled.

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NOTE: When NE of Pasolink V3/PasolinkV4/Pasolink-S/MIU are present in the workspace, the menu cannot be selected.

Note: cannot be enabled when NE of Pasolink+STM-0 are present in workspace although the selection of the menu is possible.

NOTE: the connection status of an NE automatically changes to blue (from violet) after it is Auto Discovery enabled.

Before

After

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2.9.8 Changing Pasolink mode of NE (to NEO)

Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery), Pasolink+ STM-1 (Auto Discovery), Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery) NEs can be changed to PASOLINK NEO. There are two ways in which this can be done.

Case 1: to change / enable via Main Menu

To change to PASOLINK NEO type NE:

1. Left-click (select) the NE to Auto Discovery enable and change to PASOLINK NEO.

2. In the Main Menu, select Edit Switch to PASOLINK NEO (Hop) mode

Case 2: to change / enable via Main Menu

To change to PASOLINK NEO type NE

1. To display from the context menu, right-click the Auto Discovery enabled NE

2. To change to PASOLINK NEO type NE, select Switch to PASOLINK NEO (Hop) mode in the context menu.

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2.9.9 Setting or Modifying NE Properties of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S

2.9.9.1 To set or modify NE properties of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S:

1. Right click on the selected NE to display the context menu. (Or double click on the selected NE to open the NE Properties window.)

2. Click on Properties in the context menu to open the NE Properties window.

3. By default, the NE Properties window opens with the General category view, which shows the current configuration.

4. In this window, Equipment Type, NE Name, Area Name, Note, PMC Type, NE Name Position, and Antenna Direction can be defined or modified. These parameters and their definitions are listed in Table 2.1.

Table 2.1 General Parameters of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S

Parameter Definition Equipment Type Specifies the type of equipment of the target NE. (Pasolink V3 or

Pasolink V4 or Pasolink-S) Network Element Name Defines the name of the NE. Maximum number of characters

possible is 32. Area Name Defines the name of the area where the NE is located. (Optional).

Maximum number of characters possible is 32. Note Optional note used to describe the selected NE. Maximum

number of characters possible is 100. PMC Type Defines the role of the NE in the network. It can either be a CPM,

RPM or Sub-CPM Name Position Defines the position where the NE Name will be displayed in

relation to the NE bitmap in the workspace Antenna Direction Defines the direction where the NE is facing in the workspace.

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2.9.9.2 Editing Network Parameters of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S

To change the Network Parameters of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S:



3. The NE Properties window will appear. Click on Network category to display the Network Parameters window.

a) CPMC Network

4. In the ensuing window, the IP Address for DPU Port, Opposite NE IP Address, IP Address for NMS Port and Subnet Mask can be viewed. When “Assign IP Address manually” check box or “Assign Subnet Mask manually” check box is selected, user will be able to modify IP Addresses, Subnet Masks and Subnet Names of both DPU and NMS ports. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 2.2.

b) SCPMC Network

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Table 2.2 Network Parameters of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S

Parameter Definition Assign IP Address manually By selecting this check box you can change the IP

Address the DPU and NMS ports. Assign Subnet Mask manually By selecting this check box you can change Subnet Mask

of both DPU and NMS ports. IP Address Defines the assigned IP Address of the selected NE. Subnet Mask Defines which part of the PMC IP Address will be masked

and defined as subnet. This also, defines what class of IP addressing is used. (i.e. Class A, Class B, Class C, etc.). Only 3 subnet masks are allowed: 16 (255.255.255.240) default, 8 (255.255.255.248) or 4 (255.255.255.252).

Subnet Name Defines the name of the DPU Port sub-network.

DPU Port

Opposite Network Element

Defines the IP Address of the opposite station

IP Address Defines the assigned IP Address of the selected NE. Subnet Mask Defines which part of the PMC IP Address will be masked

and defined as subnet. This also, defines what class of IP addressing is used. (i.e. Class A, Class B, Class C, etc.). Only 3 subnet masks are allowed: 16 (255.255.255.240) default, 8 (255.255.255.248) or 4 (255.255.255.252).

NMS Port

Subnet Name Defines the name of the NMS Port sub-network. 2.9.9.3 Editing Port Configuration Parameters of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S

To change the Port Configuration Parameters of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S:



3. The NE Properties window will appear. Click on Port category to display the Port Configuration Parameters window.

4. The DPU Port and NMS Port baud rates can be changed via this window. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 2.3.

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Table 2.3 Port Configuration Parameters of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S

Parameter Definition Action Mode

Defines the role of the DPU Port of NE. * The possible modes are Master, Slave, and Repeater.

DPU Port

Baud Rate Defines the speed of the DPU Port in bits-per-second (bps).Action Mode Defines the role of the NMS Port of NE. * The possible

modes are Master, Slave, Repeater and Disabled. Baud Rate Defines the speed of the NMS Port in bits-per-second (bps).

NMS Port

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

2.9.9.4 Editing HDLC Configuration Parameters of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S

To change the HDLC Configuration Parameters of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S:



3. The NE Properties window will appear. Click on HDLC category to display the HDLC Configuration Parameters window.

4. In this window, the Master Timeout, Master Interval, Slave Timeout, Auto Roll Change, Roll Change and High BER DPU Inhibit can be defined and changed. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 2.4.

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Table 2.4 HDLC Configuration Parameters of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S

Parameter Definition Master Timeout The time in seconds after which the PMC will assume that it has lost the

communication link with the master PMC. Master Interval The interval in seconds at which the PMC will check for the polling

signal from the master PMC Slave Timeout The time in seconds after which the master PMC will assume that the

link with its slave PMC is lost. UA Timeout The time period that the master PMC will wait for response for SNRM. Auto Role Change If enabled, the PMC will automatically change its function from slave to

master PMC, once it has lost its link with the master PMC in the upper network. It will also automatically change back to slave once the link with the master is restored. This is normally set to "Enable".

Role Change Timeout The elapsed time in seconds that the slave PM card waits for the polling message from the CPMC before it assumes the role of the CPMC.

High BER DPU Inhibit If High BER DPU Inhibit is set to Enable, Hi BER alarm is inhibited. Then it will not be activated even if DPU port receives deficient data.

2.9.9.5 Editing Other Parameters of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S

To change the Other Parameters of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S:



3. The NE Properties window will appear. Click on Other category to display the Other Parameters window.

4. In this window, the Auto Set Time, Set Time Interval, Auto Write Back, and Write Back Interval can be changed. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 2.5.

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Table 2.5 Other Parameters of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S

Parameter Definition Auto Set Time If enabled, the PMC automatically sets its time to match that of the

PNMS or the CPMC. Set Time Interval The time interval before the PMC periodically synchronizes its

time to the PNMS or CPMC. Auto Write Back If enabled, the PMC automatically writes the Log data and PM

data to the Flash ROM. Write Back Interval The time interval at which the PMC saves Log and PM data in the

Flash ROM. 2.9.9.6 Editing PNMS Parameters (for CPMC only) of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S

This parameter is relevant only to the NE designated as CPMC.

To change the PNMS Parameters of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S:



3. The NE Properties window will appear. Click on PNMS category to display the PNMS Parameters window.

4. In this window, the IP address and subnet mask information of the PNMS port are defined. LAN or RS232/RS422 is selected as the connection mode and the corresponding parameters in the ensuing box are activated. These parameters are defined in Table 2.6.

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Table 2.6 PNMS Parameters of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S

Parameter Definition PNMS Connection Defines the type of connection used by the CPMC to the

PNMS. The CPMC can connect to the PNMS PC / Workstation either thru RS232C/RS422 (Dial-Up) or LAN (IP) connection. Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4: RS232C/RS422/LAN Pasolink-S: RS232C/RS422

IP Address IP address of LAN port of the target NE. Subnet Mask Subnet mask of LAN port mentioned above.

LAN

Default Gateway IP address of Default Gateway. Normally the IP address of the PNMS PC.

Connection Type Defines the type of connection used by the CPMC to the PNMS. The CPMC can connect to the PNMS PC either thru Direct connection (Dial-Up) or Router connection.

IP Address When the RS232C or RS422 PNMS connection is selected, the input fields are activated. The IP address is the one that is used by the RS232C or RS422 port of the Pasolink IDU.

RS232C/RS422

Subnet Mask Subnet Mask of the RS232C or RS422 port mentioned above.

2.9.10 Setting NE Properties of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+

2.9.10.1 To set or modify the NE properties of Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+:

1. Right click on the selected NE to display the context menu (Or double click on the selected NE to open the NE Properties window.)


3. The NE Properties window will be displayed as shown below. The default view is the General category window, which shows the current configuration.

4. In this window, NE Name, Area Name, Note, CTRL Type, NE Name Position, and Antenna Direction can be changed. These parameters are defined in Table 2.7.

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Table 2.7 General Parameters of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+

Parameter Definition

Equipment Type The type of equipment: Pasolink Mx, Pasolink+ STM-1, STM-0 and PDH.

Network Element Name

The name of the NE in the network. Maximum number of characters possible is 32.

Area Name The area where the NE is located (optional). Maximum number of characters possible is 80.

System

Note Additional description, or remark on the NE (optional). Maximum number of characters possible is 100.

CTRL Type CTRL Type Role of the CTRL in the network. Root NE, Branch NE or Normal NE.

Name Position The position of the text in the workspace can be customized here.

Position/ Direction

Antenna Direction

The antenna icon in the workspace can be customized to face either Right or Left.

Port Information This provides the IP information of the available port in the selected NE. The IP address that the port uses and its subnet mask can be viewed in this section.

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2.9.10.2 Editing Radio/NE1 Parameters of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+

To change the Radio/NE1 Parameters of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+:



3. The NE Properties window will appear. Click on the Radio/NE1 category to display the Radio/NE1 port information.

a) Root NE / Normal NE b) Branch NE

4. In this window, the IP Address information of the Radio/NE1 port is defined. If the CTRL

Type from the General category is set to “Root NE” or “Normal NE”, the IP address under “Bridge” is used. On the other hand, if set to “Branch NE”, the IP addresses under “Separate Interface” are used. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 2.8.

NOTE: The IP addresses, Subnet Masks can only be manually set if selected in “Assign IP Address manually” check box or “Assign Subnet Mask manually” check box.

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Table 2.8 Radio/NE1 Parameters of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+

Parameter Definition Assign IP Address manually When “Assign IP Address manually” check box is

selected, user can modify IP Address (Radio/NE1). Assign Subnet Mask manually When “Assign Subnet Mask manually” check box is

selected, user can modify Subnet Mask (Radio/NE1). Bridge IP Address IP address of the Bridge or LAN port of the selected

NE Bridge Subnet Mask Subnet mask of the LAN port Bridge Subnet Name Defines the name of the Bridge Port sub-network. IP Address for Radio IP address of the DPU/Radio port. Subnet Mask for Radio Subnet mask of the DPU/Radio port Subnet Name for Radio Defines the name of the Radio port sub-network. IP Address for NE1 IP address of NE1 port Subnet Mask for NE1 Subnet mask of NE1 port

Network

Subnet Name for NE1 Defines the name of the NE1 port sub-network. Radio /Speed Speed of the DPU port of the selected NE Radio /Opposite IP Address

IP address of the opposite NE (DPU port).

NE1 /Speed Speed of the NE1 port of the target NE

Port Setting

NE1 /Mode The HDLC mode of NE1 port. Enabled only when NE1 (64000 bps is used). The possible modes are Master, Slave and Disabled.

2.9.10.3 Editing NE2 Parameters of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+

To change the NE2 Parameters for Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+:



3. The NE Properties window will appear. Click on the NE2 category to display the NE2 port information.

4. In this window, the IP Address of the NE2 port is defined. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 2.9.

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Table 2.9 NE2 Parameters of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+


Data Link Type of data link protocol used by NE2. This is always set at HDLC when connected in multi-drop with another NE. The data link will be set to PPP when connected to a Pasolink V3/Pasolink V4/Pasolink-S/MIU CPMC.

IP Address IP address of NE2. Subnet Mask Subnet mask of NE2 port.

Common

Speed Speed of NE2 port. Mode Specifies if the NE2 port is used in HDLC. The NE2 port

can either be Master, Slave or blank. Terminal Auto Assign

Automatically allow the NetCfg Toolj to terminate the HDLC connection of the selected NE’s NE2 port, if it is the last port in the HDLC line. (Recommended)

HDLC

Terminate If “Terminal Auto Assign” is set to Manual, the NE2 port termination can be set to On or Off.

2.9.10.4 Editing LAN (B-B) Parameters of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+

To change the LAN (B-B) Parameters of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+:


2. Click on Properties to open the NE Properties window.

3. The NE Properties window will appear. Click on the LAN (B-B) category to display the LAN (B-B) parameters.

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

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2.9.10.5 Editing PNMS Parameters (for Root NE only) of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+

This parameter is relevant only to NE designated as Root NE.

To change the PNMS Parameters:



3. The NE Properties window will appear. Click on the PNMS category to display the PNMS parameters.

4. In this window, the IP Address and subnet mask information of the PNMS port are defined. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 2.10.

Table 2.10 PNMS Parameters of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+

Parameter Definition PNMS Connection Defines the type of connection to the PNMS used by

the Root NE. The Root NE can connect to the PNMS PC either thru V.11 (Dial-UP) connection or LAN (IP) connection.

IP Address When the Ethernet connection is selected, the LAN input fields are activated. The IP address defines that it is used by the IDU LAN port. However, it is only used when the LAN port is used for connecting the PNMS IP address of LAN port of the NE. This is only set if the selected NE is a Root NE.

LAN

Subnet Mask Subnet mask of abovementioned LAN port . IP Address When Dial-Up connection is selected, the V.11 input

fields are activated. The IP address defines that it is used by the V.11 port of the IDU. Note that is only used when the V.11 port is used for PNMS connection.

Subnet Mask Subnet Mask of the V.11 port mentioned above.

V.11 (Default)

Speed Connection speed for dial-up access.

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2.9.10.6 Editing Routing Parameters of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+

To change the Routing Parameters of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+:



3. The NE Properties window will appear. Click on the Routing category to display the routing parameters.

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

2.9.10.7 Editing SNTP Parameters of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+

Each NE support Simple Network Time Protocol, used to synchronize its internal clock to a defined Time-server in the network.

To change the SNTP Parameters for Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+:



3. The NE Properties window will appear. Click on the SNTP category to display the SNTP parameters.

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a) Root NE b) Other

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

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2.9.11 Setting NE Properties of Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery), Pasolink+ STM-1 (Auto Discovery) and Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery)

2.9.11.1 To set or modify the NE properties of Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery), Pasolink+ STM-1 (Auto Discovery) and Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery):



3. The NE Properties window will be displayed as shown below. The default view is the General category window, which shows the current configuration.

4. In this window, NE Name, Area Name, Note, CTRL Type, NE Name Position, and Antenna Direction can be changed. These parameters are defined in Table 2.11.

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Table 2.11 General Parameters of Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery), Pasolink+ STM-1 (Auto Discovery) and Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery)


Equipment Type The type of equipment: Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery), Pasolink+ STM-1 (Auto Discovery) and Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery).




System

Note Additional description, or remark on the NE (optional). Maximum number of characters possible is 100.

CTRL Type CTRL Type Role of the CTRL in the network. Root NE, Root NE (Bridge) or Normal NE.


Position/ Direction

Antenna Direction



2.9.11.2 Editing Radio/NE1 Parameters of Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery), Pasolink+ STM-1 (Auto

Discovery) and Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery)

To change the Radio/NE1/LAN Parameters:



3. The NE Properties window will appear. Click on the Radio/NE1/LAN category to display the Radio/NE1/LAN port information.

4. In this window, the IP Address information of the Radio/NE1/LAN port is defined. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 2.12.

NOTE: The IP addresses, Subnet Masks can only be manually set if selected in “Assign IP Address manually” check box or “Assign Subnet Mask manually” check box.

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Table 2.12 Radio/NE1/LAN Parameters of Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery), Pasolink+ STM-1 (Auto Discovery) and Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery)


selected, user can modify IP Address (Radio/NE1/LAN). Assign Subnet Mask manually When “Assign Subnet Mask manually” check box is

selected, user can modify Subnet Mask (Radio/NE1/LAN).IP Address IP address of the respective port. Subnet Mask Subnet mask of the respective port.

Network

Subnet Name Defines the name of the respective port sub-network. Radio /Speed Speed of the DPU port of the selected NE Radio /Opposite IP Address

IP address of the opposite NE (DPU port).

NE1 /Speed Speed of the NE1 port of the target NE

Port Setting

NE1 /Mode The HDLC mode of NE1 port. Enabled only when NE1 (64000 bps is used). The possible modes are Master, Slave and Disabled.

2.9.11.3 Editing PNMS Parameters (for Root NE only) of Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery), Pasolink+

STM-1 (Auto Discovery) and Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery)


To change the PNMS Parameters:



3. The NE Properties window will appear. Click on the PNMS category to display the PNMS parameters.

4. In this window, the IP Address and subnet mask information of the PNMS port are defined. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 2.13.

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Table 2.13 PNMS Parameters of Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery), Pasolink+ STM-1 (Auto Discovery) and Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery)

Parameter Definition PNMS Connection Defines the type of connection to the PNMS used by

the Root NE. The Root NE can connect to the PNMS PC either thru V.11 (Dial-UP) connection or LAN (IP) connection.

IP Address When the Ethernet connection is selected, the LAN input fields are activated. The IP address defines that it is used by the IDU LAN port. However, it is only used when the LAN port is used for connecting the PNMS IP address of LAN port of the NE. This is only set if the selected NE is a Root NE.

LAN

Subnet Mask Subnet mask of abovementioned LAN port . IP Address When the Dial-Up connection is selected, the V.11

input fields are activated. The IP address defines that it is used by the V.11 port of the IDU. Note that is only used when the V.11 port is used for PNMS connection.

Subnet Mask Subnet Mask of the V.11 port mentioned above.

V.11 (Default)

Speed Connection speed for dial-up access. 2.9.11.4 Editing Routing Parameters of Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery), Pasolink+ STM-1 (Auto

Discovery) and Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery)


To change the Routing Parameters:




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

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2.9.11.5 Editing SNTP Parameters of Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery), Pasolink+ STM-1 (Auto Discovery) and Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery)


To change the SNTP Parameters:




a) Root NE b) Other

4. The Time Synchronization mode can be set in this window. The time on the CRTL

module can either be synchronized to a time-server with SNTP in the network or set to None (no time synchronization). The IP address of the time-server as well as the Refresh Interval- (the time in seconds that elapses before the NE will try to synchronize its internal clock to a specified time-server) can be set in this window.

NOTE: Please reenter the correct SNTP IP Address, when the CTRL Type in the General category window is changed from Root NE to Root NE (Bridge) or vice- versa.

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2.9.11.6 Editing IP Restriction Parameters (for Root NE [Bridge] only) of Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery), Pasolink+ STM-1 (Auto Discovery) and Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery)

In network configurations where the Subnet is not supposed to be disconnected at the Root NE, IP addresses can be preset for devices connected ahead of the Root NE in the IP Restriction Category window (for instance: IP addresses for the PNMS computer or the router). When configuring (Create Configuration) with NetCfg Toolj, IP addresses (apart from any preregistered ones) are automatically assigned to other devices. When Root NE (Bridge) is selected as the CTRL Type, the IP Restriction category is displayed in the Network overview.

To set the IP Restriction Parameters:



3. The NE Properties window will appear. Click on the IP Restriction category to display the IP Restriction parameters.

4. To preset/register IP Addresses, use the Add/Modify/Remove buttons under Restricted IP Address for top subnet. (If no IP addresses need to be preset, simply proceed to the next step).

5. Under Default Gateway for the Root NE (Bridge), input the IP Address of the Default Gateway for the Root NE (Bridge).

No.01 No.02 No.03 No.04

PNMS Root NE (Bridge)

Normal NE Normal NE Normal NE

No.01 No.02 No.03 No.04


Normal NE Normal NE Normal NE Router

Subnet

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2.9.12 Setting NE Properties of PASOLINK NEO

2.9.12.1 To set or modify the NE properties of PASOLINK NEO:



3. The NE Properties window will be displayed as shown below. The default is the General category window, which shows the current configuration.

4. In this window, NE Name, Area Name, Note, CTRL Type, Branch NE Type, NE Name Position, and Antenna Direction can be changed. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 2.14.

Table 2.14 General Parameters of PASOLINK NEO


Equipment Type The type of equipment: PASOLINK NEO.




System

Note Additional description, or remarks on the NE (optional). Maximum number of characters possible is 100.

CTRL Type Role of the CTRL in the network. Root NE, Root NE (Bridge), Branch NE or Normal NE.

CTRL Type

Branch NE Type The number of Branch NEs: None,, 2, or 3 branches.


Position/ Direction

Antenna Direction



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2.9.12.2 Editing each Port Parameters of PASOLINK NEO

The Port category displayed in the Network overview changes according to the type of CTRL and Branch NE that is selected.

To change the respective Port Parameters for PASOLINK NEO:



3. The NE Properties window will appear. Click on the respective Port category to display the corresponding port information. (Note: EM2 (NE) Port, EM1 (NMS) Port )

a) Radio/EM2 Port b) Radio/EM2/EM1 Port (Bridge) ---- Root NE --- Normal NE, Root Branch NE (No branch)

c) EM2/EM1 Port / Radio Port d) EM2 Port / Radio/EM1 Port --- Branch NE (2Brances) --- Branch NE (2Branches)

Port category Port category


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e) Radio Port / EM2 Port / EM1 Port --- Branch NE (3Branches)

4. In this window, the IP Address for the respective port is defined. These parameters are defined in Table 2.15.

NOTE: The IP addresses, Subnet Masks can only be manually set if selected in the “Assign IP Address manually” or “Assign Subnet Mask manually” check box.

Table 2.15 Port Parameters for PASOLINK NEO


selected, user can modify IP Address. Assign Subnet Mask manually When “Assign Subnet Mask manually” check box is

selected, user can modify Subnet Mask. Primary When the “Primary” check box of a port is selected,

that port’s IP address becomes detectable by the PNMS.

IP Address IP address of the respective port. Subnet Mask Subnet mask of the respective port.

Network

Subnet Name Defines the name of the respective port sub-network.

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2.9.12.3 Editing Async Parameters for PASOLINK NEO

Whenever a PASOLINK NEO is connected via Async to another device (whether it is another PASOLINK NEO or not), the Async category is displayed in the Network overview.

To change the Async Parameters of PASOLINK NEO:



3. The NE Properties window will appear. Click on the Async category to display the Async port information.

4. In this window, the IP Address of the Async port is defined. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 2.16.

Table 2.16 Async Parameters for PASOLINK NEO


Data Link Type of data link protocol used by Async. This is always set at HDLC when connected in multi-drop with another NE. The data link will be set to PPP when connected to a Pasolink V3/Pasolink V4/Pasolink-S/MIU CPMC.

IP Address IP address of Async port. Subnet Mask Subnet mask of Async port.

Common

Speed Speed of Async port. Mode Specifies if the Async port is used in HDLC. The Async

port can either be Master, Slave or blank. Terminal Auto Assign

Automatically allow the NetCfg Toolj to terminate the HDLC connection of the selected NE’s Async port, if it is the last port in the HDLC line. (Recommended)

HDLC

Terminate If “Terminal Auto Assign” is set to Manual, the Async port termination can be set to On or Off.

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2.9.12.4 Editing PNMS (EM1) Parameters (for Root NE only) of PASOLINK NEO

When Root NE is selected as the CTRL Type, the PNMS (EM1) category is displayed in the Network

overview.

To change the PNMS (EM1) Parameters:



3. The NE Properties window will appear. Click on the PNMS (EM1) category to display the PNMS (EM1) parameters.

4. In this window, the IP Address and subnet mask and default gateway information of the PNMS (EM1) port are defined. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 2.17.

Table 2.17 PNMS (EM1) Parameters for PASOLINK NEO


IP Address The IP address defines the usage by the IDU EM1 (NMS) port. However, it is only used when the EM1 (NMS) port is used for connecting to the PNMS IP address. This is only set if the selected NE is a Root NE.

Subnet Mask Subnet mask of above mentioned EM1 (NMS) port .

NMS

Default Gateway

Default Gateway of above mentioned EM1 (NMS) port . Normally the IP address of the PNMS PC / Workstation or the router associated with the PNMS.

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2.9.12.5 Editing Routing Parameters of PASOLINK NEO

To indicate the Routing Parameters of PASOLINK NEO:




4. The IP address of the Default Gateway can be indicated via this window. The Default Gateway IP address of Root NE is normally the IP address of the PNMS PC / Workstation or the router associated with the PNMS. The first subnet IP address is automatically set as the Default Gateway IP address for Branch /Normal NEs.

2.9.12.6 Editing SNTP Parameters for PASOLINK NEO


To change the SNTP Parameters of PASOLINK NEO:




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a) Root NE, Root NE (Bridge) b) Other


module can either be synchronized to a time-server with SNTP in the network or set to None (no time synchronization). The IP address of the time-server as well as the Refresh Interval (the time in seconds that elapses before the NE will try to synchronize its internal clock to a specified time-server) can be set in this window.


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2.9.12.7 Editing IP Restriction Parameters (for Root NE [Bridge] only) of PASOLINK NEO


To set the IP Restriction Parameters of PASOLINK NEO:






No.01 No.02 No.03 No.04



No.01 No.02 No.03 No.04



Subnet

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2.9.13 Setting NE Properties of PASOLINK NEO (1NE)

2.9.13.1 To set or modify the NE properties of PASOLINK NEO (1NE):




4. In this window, Equipment Type, NE Name, Area Name, Note, CTRL Type, Branch NE Type, NE Name Position, and Antenna Direction can be changed. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 2.18.

Table 2.18 General Parameters of PASOLINK NEO (1NE)


Equipment Type The type of equipment: PASOLINK NEO (2-WAY) and PASOLINK NEO (Terminal).




System



CTRL Type

Branch NE Type The number of Branch NEs for PASOLINK NEO (2-WAY): None, 2, 3 or 4 branches. The number of Branch NEs for PASOLINK NEO (Terminal): None, 2 or 3 branches.


Position/ Direction

Antenna Direction


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Parameter Definition Port Information This provides the IP information of the available port in

the selected NE. The IP address that the port uses and its subnet mask can be viewed in this section.

2.9.13.2 Editing each Port Parameters of PASOLINK NEO (1NE)


To change the respective Port Parameters for PASOLINK NEO (1NE):




<PASOLINK NEO (2-WAY)>

a) DIR-A/DIR-B/EM2 Port b) DIR-A/DIR-B/EM2/EM1 Port ---- Root NE --- Root NE (Bridge), Normal NE, Branch NE (No Branch)


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c) DIR-A Port / DIR-B/EM2/EM1 Port d) EM2 Port / DIR-A/DIR-B/EM1 Port --- Branch NE (2Brances) --- Branch NE (2Branches)

e) DIR-A Port / DIR-B Port / EM2/EM1 Port f) DIR-A Port / DIR-B Port / EM2 Port / EM1 Port

--- Branch NE (3Branches) --- Branch NE (4Branches)



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<PASOLINK NEO (Terminal)>

a) Radio/EM2 Port b) Radio/EM2/EM1 Port ---- Root NE -- Root NE (Bridge), Normal NE, Branch NE (No branch)




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Table 2.19 Port Parameters for PASOLINK NEO (1NE)






Network


Port category

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2.9.13.3 Editing Async Parameters for PASOLINK NEO (1NE)

Whenever a PASOLINK NEO is connected via Async to another device (whether it is another PASOLINK NEO or not), the Async category is displayed in the Network overview.

To change the Async Parameters of PASOLINK NEO (1NE):





Table 2.20 Async Parameters for PASOLINK NEO (1NE)




Common




HDLC


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2.9.13.4 Editing PNMS (EM1) Parameters (for Root NE only) of PASOLINK NEO (1NE)


overview.






Table 2.21 PNMS (EM1) Parameters for PASOLINK NEO (1NE)




NMS

Default Gateway


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2.9.13.5 Editing Routing Parameters of PASOLINK NEO (1NE)

To indicate the Routing Parameters of PASOLINK NEO (1NE):





2.9.13.6 Editing SNTP Parameters for PASOLINK NEO (1NE)


To change the SNTP Parameters of PASOLINK NEO (1NE):




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2.9.13.7 Editing IP Restriction Parameters (for Root NE [Bridge] only) of PASOLINK NEO (1NE)


To set the IP Restriction Parameters of PASOLINK NEO (1NE):






No.01 No.02 No.03 No.04



No.01 No.02 No.03 No.04

Root NE (Bridge)


Subnet

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2.9.14 Setting NE Properties of PASOLINK NEO CPV

2.9.14.1 To set or modify the NE properties of PASOLINK NEO CPV:





Table 2.22 General Parameters of PASOLINK NEO CPV


Equipment Type The type of equipment: PASOLINK NEO CPV.




System



CTRL Type



Position/ Direction

Antenna Direction



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2.9.14.2 Editing each Port Parameters of PASOLINK NEO CPV


To change the respective Port Parameters for PASOLINK NEO CPV:








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Table 2.23 Port Parameters for PASOLINK NEO CPV






Network


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2.9.14.3 Editing Async Parameters for PASOLINK NEO CPV

Whenever a PASOLINK NEO CPV is connected via Async to another device (whether it is another PASOLINK NEO CPV or not), the Async category is displayed in the Network overview.

To change the Async Parameters of PASOLINK NEO CPV:





Table 2.24 Async Parameters for PASOLINK NEO CPV




Common




HDLC


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2.9.14.4 Editing PNMS (EM1) Parameters (for Root NE only) of PASOLINK NEO CPV


overview.






Table 2.25 PNMS (EM1) Parameters for PASOLINK NEO CPV




NMS

Default Gateway


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2.9.14.5 Editing Routing Parameters of PASOLINK NEO CPV

To indicate the Routing Parameters of PASOLINK NEO CPV:





2.9.14.6 Editing SNTP Parameters for PASOLINK NEO CPV


To change the SNTP Parameters of PASOLINK NEO CPV:




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2.9.14.7 Editing IP Restriction Parameters (for Root NE [Bridge] only) of PASOLINK NEO CPV


To set the IP Restriction Parameters of PASOLINK NEO CPV:






No.01 No.02 No.03 No.04



No.01 No.02 No.03 No.04



Subnet

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2.9.15 Setting NE Properties of PASOLINK NEO CPV (1NE)

2.9.15.1 To set or modify the NE properties of PASOLINK NEO CPV (1NE):





Table 2.26 General Parameters of PASOLINK NEO CPV (1NE)


Equipment Type The type of equipment: PASOLINK NEO CPV (Terminal).




System



CTRL Type

Branch NE Type The number of Branch NEs for PASOLINK NEO CPV (Terminal): None, 2 or 3 branches.


Position/ Direction

Antenna Direction



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2.9.15.2 Editing each Port Parameters of PASOLINK NEO CPV (1NE)


To change the respective Port Parameters for PASOLINK NEO CPV (1NE):




<PASOLINK NEO CPV (Terminal)>





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Table 2.27 Port Parameters for PASOLINK NEO CPV (1NE)






Network


Port category

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2.9.15.3 Editing Async Parameters for PASOLINK NEO CPV (1NE)

Whenever a PASOLINK NEO CPV is connected via Async to another device (whether it is another PASOLINK NEO CPV or not), the Async category is displayed in the Network overview.

To change the Async Parameters of PASOLINK NEO CPV (1NE):





Table 2.28 Async Parameters for PASOLINK NEO CPV (1NE)




Common




HDLC


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2.9.15.4 Editing PNMS (EM1) Parameters (for Root NE only) of PASOLINK NEO CPV (1NE)


overview.






Table 2.29 PNMS (EM1) Parameters for PASOLINK NEO CPV (1NE)




NMS

Default Gateway


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2.9.15.5 Editing Routing Parameters of PASOLINK NEO CPV (1NE)

To indicate the Routing Parameters of PASOLINK NEO CPV (1NE):





2.9.15.6 Editing SNTP Parameters for PASOLINK NEO CPV (1NE)


To change the SNTP Parameters of PASOLINK NEO CPV (1NE):




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2.9.15.7 Editing IP Restriction Parameters (for Root NE [Bridge] only) of PASOLINK NEO CPV (1NE)


To set the IP Restriction Parameters of PASOLINK NEO CPV (1NE):






No.01 No.02 No.03 No.04



No.01 No.02 No.03 No.04

Root NE (Bridge)


Subnet

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2.9.16 Setting NE Properties of PASOLINK NEO NODAL

2.9.16.1 Group Settings for PASOLINK NEO NODAL

PASOLINK NEO NODAL’s default configuration is four IDUs comprising one group Essentially, any IDU configuration between 1 and 4 is possible.

1. Right click on the selected NODAL Group to display the context menu. (Or double click on the selected NODAL Group to open the NODAL Group Properties window.)

2. Click on Properties in the context menu to open the NODAL Group Properties window.

3. The NODAL Group Properties window will be displayed as shown below. The default is the NODAL Group General category window, which shows the current configuration.

4. This window shows the System and Symbol settings as well as the IP address.

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Table 2.30 NODAL Group General Parameters of PASOLINK NEO NODAL

Parameter Definition System Number of IDUs Defines the number of IDUs in the NODAL Group (1-4)

IP Address

- Is only displayed for the respective Number of IDUs; specifically for only those NEs in use (within the group)

- 0.0.0.0. is displayed for NEs to which an IP Address has not been allocated yet (i.e. prior to "Create Configuration" process)

Name The name of the NODAL Group in the network. Maximum number of characters possible is 32.

Symbol


5. Clicking the button (A) and keeping it depressed (with the mouse) displays all the parameter settings

for the respective NEs. Proceeding to (b) click General.

(a) (b)

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The NODAL Group comprises a maximum of four (4) IDUs. Each IDUs functions differ according to its position within the group: top, intermediate or bottom (end); as illustrated below:

2.9.16.2 To set or modify the NE properties of PASOLINK NEO NODAL

In this window, the NE Name, Area Name, Note, CTRL Type, Branch NE Type, NE Name Position, and Antenna Direction can be changed. These parameters are defined in Table 2.23.

top

intermediate IDU #2 in a three IDU configuration IDUs #2 / #3 in a four IDU configuration

bottom IDU #2 in a two IDU configuration IDU #3 in a three IDU configuration IDU #4 in a four IDU configuration

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Table 2.31 General Parameters of PASOLINK NEO NODAL

Parameter Definition Equipment Type The type of equipment: PASOLINK NEO

NODAL (2-WAY), PASOLINK NEO NODAL (Terminal) and PASOLINK NEO NODAL (Tributary Only).

Network Element Name The name of the NE in the network. Maximum number of characters possible is 32.


System



CTRL Type

Branch NE Type The number of Branch NEs: None, 2, 3 or 4 branches.


top Inter-mediate

2-WAY

bottom Not displayed

top Inter-mediate

Terminal

bottom


top Inter-mediate

Antenna Direction

Tributary Only


top The antenna icon in the workspace can be customized to face either Upper , Right or Left.

Inter-mediate Not displayed

2-WAY

bottom The antenna icon in the workspace can be customized to face either Lower , Right or Left.

top Inter-mediate

Terminal


top The antenna icon in the workspace can be customized to face either Upper , Right or Left.

Inter-mediate Not displayed

Position/ Direction

Line Direction

Tributary Only

bottom The antenna icon in the workspace can be customized to face either Lower , Right or Left.


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2.9.16.3 Editing each Port Parameters of PASOLINK NEO NODAL


To change the respective Port Parameters for PASOLINK NEO NODAL:



3. The NODAL Group Properties window will appear.

4. Select the NE to be modified.

5. Click on the respective Port category to display the corresponding port information.

An example for the General settings in the right and window (above) is as follows:

Equipment Type : PASOLINK NEO NODAL (2-WAY) CTRL Type : Root NE Branch NE Type : Disable

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The Portdisplay differs according to Equipment Type, Branch NE Type, IDU configuration.

Equipment Type IDU Branch NE Type Port configuration No branch Dir-A/Dir-B/EM2/EM1 2 branches Dir-A

Dir-B/EM2/EM1 3 branches Dir-A

Dir-B EM2/EM1

top bottom

4 branches Dir-A Dir-B EM2 EM1

No branch Dir-A/Dir-B/EM2/EM1 2 branches Dir-A

Dir-B/EM2/EM1

PASOLINK NEO NODAL (2-WAY)

intermediate

3 branches Dir-A Dir-B EM2/EM1

No branch Radio/EM2/EM1 2 branches Radio

EM2/EM1

top bottom

3 branches Radio EM2 EM1

PASOLINK NEO NODAL (Terminal)

intermediate 2 branches Radio EM2/EM1

No branch EM2/EM1 top bottom 2 branches EM2

EM1

PASOLINK NEO NODAL (Tributary Only)

intermediate - -

NOTE: - When Tributary Only is “E1 Tributary Only“, it is configured so that the modem

can only be connected to the power supply in/out (no ODU connections). - When a Tributary Only IDU is in the intermediate position, there is no Port

combination available. Please refer to Appendix L 1.

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Equipment Type, CTRL Type, Branch NE Type, IDU parameter configuration

*2-WAY

Equipment Type

CTRL Type

Branch NE Type

IDU Category

General DIR-A/DIR-B/EM2 PNMS (EM1) Routing

top

SNTP

Root NE Not available

intermediate/bottom - General DIR-A/DIR-B/EM2 PNMS (EM1) Routing

top

SNTP

Root NE (Bridge)

Not available

intermediate/bottom - General DIR-A DIR-B/EM1/EM2 Routing

2 Branch top intermediate bottom

SNTP General EM2/EM1 DIR-A DIR-B Routing

Top

SNTP intermediate -

General EM1/EM2 DIR-A DIR-B Routing

3 Branch

bottom

SNTP General EM1 EM2 DIR-A DIR-B Routing

Branch NE

4 Branch Top

SNTP General DIR-A DIR-B/EM1/EM2 Routing

2-WAY

Normal NE Not available

top intermediate bottom

SNTP

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*Terminal

Equipment Type

CTRL Type

Branch NE Type

IDU Category

General Radio/EM2 PNMS (EM1) Routing

top

SNTP


intermediatebottom

-

General Radio/EM1/EM2 Routing

top

SNTP Root NE (Bridge)

Not available

intermediatebottom

-

General EM2/EM1 Radio Routing

top intermediate

SNTP General EM2/EM1 Radio EM2 Routing

2 Branch

bottom

SNTP General EM2 EM1 Radio Routing

top

SNTP intermediate -

General EM1 EM2 Radio Routing

Branch NE

3 Branch

bottom

SNTP General Radio/EM1/EM2 Routing

Terminal


top intermediatebottom

SNTP

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*Tributary Only

Equipment Type

CTRL Type

Branch NE Type

IDU Category

General EM2 PNMS (EM1)

Routing

top

SNTP


intermediatebottom

-

General EM2/EM1 IR Restricion Routing

top

SNTP

Root NE (Bridge)

Not available

intermediatebottom

-

General EM2 EM1 Routing

top

SNTP intermediate -

General EM2 EM1 Routing

Branch NE 2 Branch

bottom

SNTP General EM2/EM1 Routing

Tributary Only


top intermediatebottom

SNTP



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Table 2.32 Port Parameters for PASOLINK NEO NODAL






Network

Subnet Name Defines the name of the respective port sub-network. 2.9.16.4 Editing Async Parameters for PASOLINK NEO NODAL

Whenever a PASOLINK NEO NODAL is connected via Async to another device (whether it is another PASOLINK NEO NODAL or not), the Async category is displayed in the Network overview.

To change the Async Parameters of PASOLINK NEO NODAL:

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Table 2.33 Async Parameters for PASOLINK NEO NODAL




Common




HDLC


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2.9.16.5 Editing PNMS (EM1) Parameters (for Root NE only) of PASOLINK NEO NODAL


overview.








Table 2.34 PNMS (EM1) Parameters for PASOLINK NEO NODAL




NMS

Default Gateway


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2.9.16.6 Editing Routing Parameters of PASOLINK NEO NODAL

To indicate the Routing Parameters of PASOLINK NEO NODAL:







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2.9.16.7 Editing SNTP Parameters for PASOLINK NEO NODAL


To change the SNTP Parameters of PASOLINK NEO NODAL:










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2.9.16.8 Editing IP Restriction Parameters (for Root NE [Bridge] only) of PASOLINK NEO NODAL


No.01#1

No.01#4

No.01#3

No.01#2

No.1 is PASOLINK NEO NODAL The other IDUs are NEO series (including NEO NODAL).

Normal NE Normal NE

Root NE (Bridge)

PNMS

Router

No.02

No.04

No.06

No.08

No.03

No.05

No.07

No.09

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To set the IP Restriction Parameters of PASOLINK NEO NODAL:








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2.9.17 Setting NE Properties of 5000S

2.9.17.1 To set or modify the NE properties of 5000S:





Table 2.35 General Parameters of 5000S


Equipment Type The type of equipment: 5000S System




CTRL Type



Position/ Direction

Antenna Direction



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2.9.17.2 Editing each Port Parameters of 5000S


To change the respective Port Parameters for 5000S:








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Table 2.36 Port Parameters for 5000S






Network


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2.9.17.3 Editing Async Parameters for 5000S

Whenever a 5000S is connected via Async to another device (whether it is another 5000S or not), the Async category is displayed in the Network overview.

To change the Async Parameters of 5000S:





Table 2.37 Async Parameters for 5000S




Common




HDLC


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2.9.17.4 Editing PNMS (EM1) Parameters (for Root NE only) of 5000S


overview.






Table 2.38 PNMS (EM1) Parameters for 5000S




NMS

Default Gateway


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2.9.17.5 Editing Routing Parameters of 5000S

To indicate the Routing Parameters of 5000S:





2.9.17.6 Editing SNTP Parameters for 5000S


To change the SNTP Parameters of 5000S:




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2.9.17.7 Editing IP Restriction Parameters (for Root NE [Bridge] only) of 5000S


To set the IP Restriction Parameters of 5000S:






No.01 No.02 No.03 No.04



No.01 No.02 No.03 No.04



Subnet

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2.9.18 Setting NE Properties of 5000S (1NE)

2.9.18.1 To set or modify the NE properties of 5000S (1NE):





Table 2.39 General Parameters of 5000S (1NE)


Equipment Type The type of equipment: 5000S (Terminal), 5000S (2xTerminal) and 5000S (Repeater).

System




CTRL Type

Branch NE Type The number of Branch NEs for 5000S (2xTerminal) and 5000S (Repeater): None, 2, 3 or 4 branches. The number of Branch NEs for 5000S (Terminal): None, 2 or 3 branches.


Position/ Direction

Antenna Direction



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2.9.18.2 Editing each Port Parameters of 5000S (1NE)


To change the respective Port Parameters for 5000S (1NE):




<5000S (2xTerminal)>

a) EAST/WEST/EM2 Port b) EAST/WEST/EM2/EM1 Port ---- Root NE --- Root NE (Bridge), Normal NE, Branch NE (No Branch)

c) EAST Port / WEST/EM2/EM1 Port --- Branch NE (2Brances)


Port category

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d) EAST Port / WEST Port / EM2/EM1 Port e) EAST Port / WEST Port / EM2 Port / EM1 Port --- Branch NE (3Branches) --- Branch NE (4Branches)

<5000S (Repeater)>

a) DIR-A/DIR-B/EM2 Port b) DIR-A/DIR-B/EM2/EM1 Port ---- Root NE --- Root NE (Bridge), Normal NE, Branch NE (No Branch)


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c) DIR-A Port / DIR-B/EM2/EM1 Port --- Branch NE (2Brances)

d) DIR-A Port / DIR-B Port / EM2/EM1 Port e) DIR-A Port / DIR-B Port / EM2 Port / EM1 Port --- Branch NE (3Branches) --- Branch NE (4Branches)

Port category


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<5000S (Terminal)>


c) EM2/EM1 Port / Radio Port d) Radio Port / EM2 Port / EM1 Port --- Branch NE (2Brances) --- Branch NE (3Branches)





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Table 2.40 Port Parameters for 5000S (1NE)






Network

Subnet Name Defines the name of the respective port sub-network. 2.9.18.3 Editing Async Parameters for 5000S (1NE)

Whenever a 5000S is connected via Async to another device (whether it is another 5000S or not), the Async category is displayed in the Network overview.

To change the Async Parameters of 5000S:





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Table 2.41 Async Parameters for 5000S (1NE)

Parameter Definition Data Link Type of data link protocol used by Async. This is always

set at HDLC when connected in multi-drop with another NE. The data link will be set to PPP when connected to a Pasolink V3/Pasolink V4/Pasolink-S/MIU CPMC.


Common




HDLC


2.9.18.4 Editing PNMS (EM1) Parameters (for Root NE only) of 5000S (1NE)


overview.






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Table 2.42 PNMS (EM1) Parameters for 5000S (1NE)

Parameter Definition IP Address The IP address defines the usage by the IDU EM1

(NMS) port. However, it is only used when the EM1 (NMS) port is used for connecting to the PNMS IP address. This is only set if the selected NE is a Root NE.


NMS

Default Gateway


2.9.18.5 Editing Routing Parameters of 5000S (1NE)

To indicate the Routing Parameters of 5000S:





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2.9.18.6 Editing SNTP Parameters for 5000S (1NE)


To change the SNTP Parameters of 5000S:








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2.9.18.7 Editing IP Restriction Parameters (for Root NE [Bridge] only) of 5000S (1NE)


To set the IP Restriction Parameters of 5000S:






No.01 No.02 No.03 No.04



No.01 No.02 No.03 No.04

Root NE (Bridge)


Subnet

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2.9.19 Setting Properties of MIU (Line Concentrator)

A Line Concentrator is a Stand-alone MIU that is used as a CPMC to poll other NE’s in its sub-network

To modify the properties of MIU (Line Concentrator):

1. Right click on the selected MIU (Line Concentrator) to display the context menu. (Or double click on the selected MIU to open the Properties window of the selected Line Concentrator.)

2. Click on Properties in the context menu to open the Properties window of the selected Line Concentrator.

3. The Properties window of the Line Concentrator contains the parameters shown and defined in Table 2.43.

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

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Table 2.43 Properties of MIU (Line Concentrator)

Parameter Definition Equipment In Line Concentrator this field will display “Line

Concentrator” and will not be selectable (appears gray). Redundancy Not Applicable. Total PMC The total number of PMC’s needed to monitor the

selected equipment. NOTE: In case of Line concentrator, ONLY 1 PMC is possible. DO NOT set the Total PMC to a value greater than 1.

Type Not Applicable. Repeater Type Not Applicable. Bit Rate ID Not Applicable.

System

FASYNC Alarm Active

Not Applicable.

Name The name that will be associated with the selected Line concentrator symbol. Maximum number of characters possible is 29. NOTE: This is the primary name NE in the workspace. This name will NOT be associated to the configuration file for this NE. To set the name for the configuration file see section 2.9.9.1) Editing General Parameters of MIU (Line Concentrator), Table 2.16)

Name Position The position where the name of the selected Line concentrator will be displayed.

Symbol

Line Direction Defines on which side the NMS line will be added to the Line concentrator.

MIU CPMC Normal This button contains the NE properties of the Line concentrator. This contains the network, HDLC, port and other parameters connected to the NMS setting of the MIU. (See Appendix A: MIU Setting)

2.9.19.1 Setting NE Properties of MIU (Line Concentrator)

1) To set or edit General Parameters of MIU (Line Concentrator)

To set/change the General Configuration Parameters of MIU (Line Concentrator):

1. Right click on the selected Line Concentrator to display the context menu. (Or double click on the selected MIU to open the Properties window.)

2. Click on Properties from the context menu to open the Properties window of Line Concentrator.

3. Click on [CPMC Normal] button on the Properties window.

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4. The NE Properties window will appear. The default is the General category window, which shows the current configuration. The [Cancel] button will close the window without saving the changes.

5. In this window, the NE Name, Area Name, Note, Equipment Type and A/D Convert Type can be changed. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 2.44.

Table 2.44 General Parameters for MIU (Line Concentrator)

Parameter Definition NE Name The name that will be associated with the target NE.

This name will be applied in the configuration files. Maximum number of characters possible is 32.


Note Additional description of the NE (optional). Maximum number of characters possible is 100.

PMC Usage Not Available Equipment Type Displayed as Line Concentrator (not selectable). Performance Monitor Input

Not Available.

System

A/D Convert Type The number of Analog-to-Digital conversions used in the MIU. The MIU is capable of processing a maximum of two (2) A/D conversions.

PMC Type Set as CPMC for line concentrators – cannot be modified.

2) Editing Network Parameters of MIU (Line Concentrator)

(Refer to 2.9.9.2 Editing Network Parameters of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S.)

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3) Editing HDLC Parameters of MIU (Line Concentrator)

To change the HDLC configuration parameters:

1. Right click on the selected Line concentrator to display the context menu. (Or double click on the selected MIU to open the Properties window.)

2. Click on Properties in the context menu to open the Properties window.

3. Click on [CPMC Normal] button on the Properties window

4. The NE Properties window will appear. Select HDLC category in the NE Properties window.

5. The HDLC parameters window contains the parameters concerning the HDLC settings of the target Line Concentrator. Note that the HDLC default values are the optimum (recommended) settings. The definition of the HDLC parameters is shown in Table 2.45.

Table 2.45 HDLC Parameters for MIU (Line Concentrator)


Master Timeout The time in seconds after which the PMC will assume that it has lost the communication link with the master PMC.

Master Interval The interval in seconds at which the PMC will check for the polling signal from the master PMC

HDLC Timer

Slave Timeout The time in seconds after which the master PMC will assume that the link with its slave PMC is lost.

Auto Role Change If enabled, the PMC will automatically change its function from slave to master PMC, once it has lost its link with the master PMC in the upper network. It will also automatically change back to slave once the link with the master is restored. This is normally set to "Enable".

Role Change

Role Change Timeout

The elapsed time in seconds that the slave PM card waits for the polling message from the CPMC before it changes over to assume the role of the CPMC.

HDLC Relay High BER DPU Inhibit

If High BER DPU Inhibit is set to Enable, Hi BER alarm is inhibited. This means that it will not be activated even if the DPU port receives deficient data.

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4) Editing Port Parameters of MIU (Line Concentrator)

To change the Port configuration parameters:


2. Click on Properties in the context menu to open the Properties window.

3. Click on [CPMC Normal] button on the Properties window.

4. The MIU’s NE Properties window will appear.

5. Select the Port category. The Port category window contains the parameters defining the port settings of the target Line Concentrator. The definition of the Port parameters is shown in Table 2.46.

Table 2.46 Port Parameters for MIU (Line Concentrator)

Parameters Definition

Action Mode Defines the role of the DPU Port of MIU. Disabled for Line Concentrator.

Baud Rate Not applicable.

DPU Port*

Mode Not applicable. Action Mode Defines the role of the NMS Port of MIU.

Set to Master for Line concentrators. Baud Rate Defines the speed of the NMS Port in bits-per-second

(bps). Mode Auto Assign If Mode Auto Assign is set to Manual, the mode on the

NMS port can be set to RS485_TX or RS485_RX. Mode Defines the wiring (interface) protocol used Terminal Auto Assign Automatically allow the NetCfg Toolj to terminate the

HDLC connection of the selected NE’s NMS port, if it is the last port in the HDLC line. (Recommended)

NMS Port

Terminate If Terminal Auto Assign is set to Manual, the termination on the NMS port can be set to Enable or Disable. Terminates the RS485 protocol line when enabled.

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5) Other Parameters for MIU (Line Concentrator)

To change the Other Parameters for MIU (Line Concentrator):


2. Click on Properties in the context menu to open the MIU Properties window.

3. Click on [CPMC Normal] button of the Properties window.

4. The Line Concentrator’s NE Properties window will appear.

5. Select the Other category. The Other category window contains the parameters defining the Time and Flash ROM settings of the target Line Concentrator. The definition of the Other parameters is shown in Table 2.47.

Table 2.47 Other Parameters for MIU (Line Concentrator)


Auto Set Time If enabled, the PMC automatically synchronizes its time to that of the PNMS or the CPMC.

Set Time

Set Time Interval The time interval before the PMC periodically synchronizes its time to that of the PNMS or CPMC.

Auto Write Back If enabled, the PMC automatically writes the Log data and PM data to the Flash ROM.

Flash ROM

Write Back Interval The time interval before the PMC writes the Log data and PM data to the Flash ROM.

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6) Editing PNMS Parameters of MIU (Line Concentrator)

To change the PNMS configuration parameters of MIU (Line Concentrator):

1. Right click on the selected MIU to display the context menu. (Or double click on the selected MIU to open the Properties window.)

2. Click on [CPMC Normal] button in the Properties window.

3. The Line Concentrator’s NE Properties window will appear. The default is the General category window, which shows the current configuration.

4. Select the PNMS category window, which contains the parameters defining the PNMS connection type, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and other network parameters of the Line concentrator. When LAN or RS232/RS422 connections are selected, the corresponding parameters in the ensuing box are activated. Table 2.48.shows PNMS port parameters.

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Table 2.48 PNMS Parameters for MIU (Line Concentrator)

Parameter Definition PNMS Connection Defines the type of connection that the PMC in the Line

concentrator has the PNMS. There are three (3) possible PNMS connections allowed by the PMC namely: RS-232C: PNMS connects to the PMC using RS-232C/19.2kbps Asynchronous interface. RS-422: PNMS connects to the PMC using RS422/19.2kbps/V.11 Asynchronous Interface LAN: PMC connects directly to an Ethernet network using 10BaseT/10Mbps interface.

IP Address Defines the IP address that will be assigned to the LAN-PNMS port of the PMC.

Subnet Mask Defines the subnet mask used by the LAN port of the PMC.

LAN*

Default Gateway

Defines the IP address of the machine where the traps from the PMC will be forwarded. In cases where the PNMS PC/WS is in the same network (LAN) as the PMC, this will normally be the IP address of the PNMS PC/WS. In case of WAN or networks wherein the PNMS is located in another network, this will be the IP address of the nearest router.

Connection Type

Specifies whether the RS232C/RS422 connection is Direct or through Router. Direct - connection means the PNMS PC connects to the CPMC using its local COM ports. Router – means that the CPMC is connected to the PNMS through a router. In this case the IP address must be in the same subnet as the router’s serial port.

IP Address Defines the IP address that will be assigned to the PNMS port of the PMC.

RS232C/RS422

Subnet Mask Defines the subnet mask used by the PNMS port of the PMC.

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

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2.9.20 Setting Properties of MIU (Hop)

This is a type of MIU that is equipped with microwave radio and can be used as CPMC, SCPMC or RPMC. To modify MIU (Hop) properties:

1. Right click on the selected MIU (Hop) to display the context menu. (Or double click on the selected MIU to open the Properties window of the selected MIU.)

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

3. The Properties window of the MIU contains the parameters shown and defined in Table 2.49.

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

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Table 2.49 Properties of MIU (Hop)

Parameter Definition Equipment Specifies the type of equipment monitored by the MIU.

They are 2000S or 2300S or 2500S or 2600S or 3000S or 3500S or Other equipment.

Redundancy The redundancy of the selected equipment. (1+0, 1+ 1, or N+1 system.)

Total PMC The total number of PMC’s needed to monitor the selected equipment.

Type When the selected equipment is 2000S or 2500S or 2600S, the termination type is specified in this parameter. The equipment type specified above can either be Repeater or Terminal type.

Repeater Type The repeater type specifies the mode of repeating the signal at the 2600S radio. The 2600S can function as either a “Drop-In” or “Through” repeater. This is only available for 2600S radio with the repeater function enabled. (See also Type.)

Bit Rate ID This parameter specifies the bit rate of the 2500S radio (32MB, 8x2MB or 4x2MB). When Other Equipment is selected the bit rate selection is (34MB, 17MB, or 8MB). This parameter is not available for other equipment types. This data is used for the Block Error Counter (BEC) of the Performance Monitor function.

System

FASYNC Alarm Active Specifies when the FASYNC alarm is active for the selected equipment. (Low Active or High Active) This data is used in UAS measurement of the Performance Monitor.

Name The primary name that will be associated with the target MIU’s symbol in the workspace. This name will be the one displayed in the NetCfg Toolj workspace and will NOT be associated with the configuration files. Maximum possible number of characters is 29. To set the NE name for the configuration files, please go to section 2.9.10.1 1) Editing General Parameters of MIU (Hop), Table 2.22) and set the PMC’s individually –if more than one PMC is installed in the target MIU.

Name Position The position where the name of the target MIU will be displayed.

Symbol

Line Direction Defines which side the NMS line will be added to the MIU. MIU PMC Button

[CMPC/SCPCM/RPMC Normal/Additional/etc]

This button contains the NE properties of the MIU. This contains the network, HDLC, port and other parameters connected to the NMS setting of the MIU. It also describes the PMC type (CPMC, SCPMC, or RPMC) and the PMC Usage (Normal, Additional PC, Regular CH, or Protection CH). (See Appendix A: MIU Setting)

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2.9.20.1 Setting NE Properties of MIU (Hop)

1) Setting/editing the General Parameters of MIU (Hop)

To change the General Configuration Parameters of MIU (Hop):



3. Click on [CPMC (or SCPMC or RPMC) Normal] button in the Properties window.

4. The MIU’s NE Properties window will appear. The default is the General category window, which shows the current configuration. Click on [OK] button to save changes and close the window. [Cancel] button will close the window without saving the changes.

5. In this window, the NE Name, Area Name, Note, Equipment Type, Performance Monitoring, A/D Convert Type and PMC Type can be changed. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 2.50.

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Table 2.50 General Parameters of MIU (Hop)

Parameter Definition NE Name The name that will be assigned to the target NE. This name

will be applied in the configuration files. Maximum number of characters possible is 32.


Note Additional description of the NE (optional). Maximum number of characters possible is 100.

PMC Usage If the selected MIU contains more than one PMC, the following PMC usage will apply: 1. ) For 1+0/1+1/Line Concentrator/Other Equipment system: a.) 1st PMC is used as Normal. b.) and the other PMC's are used as Additional PMCs. 2.) For N+1 system: a) 1st PMC is used as Protection CH. b.) and the other PMC's are used as Regular CH or Additional PMC.

Equipment Type The type of equipment monitored by the target MIU. Performance Monitor Input

The number of MIU channels used for performance monitoring functions. The MIU can accommodate up to 2 CH for performance monitoring purposes.

System

A/D Convert Type

The number of Analog-to-Digital conversions used in the MIU. The MIU is capable of processing a maximum of two (2) A/D conversions.

PMC Type The role of the PMC in the target MIU NE in the HDLC chain.

2) Editing Network Parameters of MIU (Hop)

(Refer to 2.9.9.2 Editing Network Parameters of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S.)

3) Editing HDLC Parameters of MIU (Hop)

To change the HDLC configuration parameters of MIU (Hop):





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5. Select the HDLC category. The HDLC category window contains the parameters concerning the HDLC settings of the target MIU. Note that the HDLC default values are the optimum (recommended) settings. The definition of the HDLC parameters is shown in Table 2.51.

Table 2.51 HDLC Parameters of MIU (Hop)

Parameters Definition Master Timeout

The time in seconds wherein the PMC will assume that it has lost communication link with the master PMC.

Master Interval The time in seconds where in the PMC will check for the polling signal from the master PMC.

HDLC Timer

Slave Timeout The time in seconds wherein the master PMC will assume that the link with its slave PMC is lost.

Auto Role Change

If enabled, the PMC will automatically change its function from slave to master PMC, once it has lost its link with the master PMC in the upper network. It will also automatically change back to slave once the link with the master is restored. This is normally set to "Enable".

Role Change

Role Change Timeout

The elapsed time in seconds that the slave PM card waits for the polling message from the CPMC before it adopts the function of the CPMC.

HDLC Relay High BER DPU Inhibit

If High BER DPU Inhibit is set to Enable, Hi BER alarm is inhibited. This means that it will not be activated even if the DPU port receives degraded data.

4) Editing Port Parameters of MIU (Hop)

To change the Port configuration parameters of MIU (Hop):




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5. Select the Port category. The Port category window contains the parameters defining the port settings of the target MIU. The definition of the Port parameters is shown in Table 2.52.

Table 2.52 Port Parameters of MIU (Hop)

Parameters Definition Action Mode Defines the role of the DPU Port of MIU. Baud Rate Defines the speed of the DPU Port in bits-per-second (bps).

DPU Port

Mode Defines the protocol used in the DPU port. RS-422/RS232 and G.703 can be used in the MIU’s DPU port.

Action Mode Defines the role of the NMS Port of MIU. Baud Rate Defines the speed of the NMS Port in bits-per-second (bps). Mode Auto Assign

If Mode Auto Assign is set to Manual, the mode on the NMS port can be set to RS485_TX or RS485_RX.

Mode Defines the wiring (interface) protocol used Terminal Auto Assign

Automatically allow the NetCfg Toolj to terminate the HDLC connection of the selected NE’s NMS port, if it is the last port in the HDLC line. (Recommended)

NMS Port

Terminate If Terminal Auto Assign is set to Manual, the termination on the NMS port can be set to Enable or Disable. Terminates the RS485 protocol line when enabled

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5) Editing Other Parameters of MIU (Hop)

To change the Other parameters of MIU (Hop):



3. Click on [CMPC/RPMC Normal] button on the Properties window.


5. Select the Other category. The Other category window contains the parameters defining the Time and Flash ROM settings of the target MIU. The definition of the other parameters is shown in Table 2.53.

Table 2.53 Other Parameters of MIU (Hop)

Parameter Definition Set Time Auto Set Time If enabled, the PMC automatically sets it time to match

that of the PNMS or the CPMC. Set Time Interval The time interval before the PMC periodically

synchronizes its time to the PNMS or CMPMC. Flash ROM Auto Write Back If enabled, the PMC automatically writes the Log data

and PM data to the Flash ROM. Write Back Interval The time interval before the PMC writes the Log data

and PM data to the Flash ROM.

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6) Editing PNMS Parameters of MIU (Hop)

To change the PNMS configuration parameters of MIU (Hop):



3. Click on [CPMC (or SCPMC or RPMC) Normal] button on the Properties window.

4. The MIU’s NE Properties window will appear. The default is the General category window, which shows the current configuration.

5. Select the PNMS category. The PNMS category window contains the parameters defining

the PNMS connection type, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and other network parameters of the Line concentrator. As connection LAN or RS232/RS422 is selected, the corresponding parameters in the ensuing box are applied. The definition of the PNMS port parameters is shown in Table 2.54.

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Table 2.54 PNMS Parameters of MIU (Hop)

Parameter Definition PNMS Connection Defines the type of connection that the PMC in the Line

concentrator has with the PNMS. There are three (3) possible PNMS connections allowed by the PMC namely: RS-232C: PNMS connects to the PMC using RS-232C/19.2kbps Asynchronous interface. RS-422: PNMS connects to the PMC using RS422/19.2kbps/V.11 Asynchronous Interface LAN: PMC connects directly to an Ethernet network using 10BaseT/10Mbps interface.

IP Address Defines the IP address that will be assigned to the LAN-PNMS port of the PMC.

Subnet Mask Defines the subnet mask used by the LAN port of the PMC.

LAN*

Default Gateway

Defines the IP address of the machine where the traps from the PMC will be forwarded. In cases where the PNMS PC/WS is in the same network (LAN) as the PMC, this will be normally the IP address of the PNMS PC/WS. In case of WAN or networks wherein the PNMS is located in another network, this will be the IP address of the nearest router.

Connection Type

Specifies whether the RS232C/RS422 connection is Direct or through Router. Direct – connection means the PNMS PC connects to the CPMC using its local COM ports. Router – means that the CPMC is connected to the PNMS through a router. In this case the IP address must be in the same subnet as the router’s serial port.

IP Address Defines the IP address that will be assigned to the PNMS port of the PMC.

RS232C/RS422

Subnet Mask Defines the subnet mask used by the PNMS port of the PMC.

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

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2.9.21 Setting Line Properties

To modify line properties:

1. Right click on the line to display the context menu. (Or double click on the line to open the Line Properties window.)

2. Click on Line Properties in the context menu.

a) For Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+ b) For PasolinkV3/PasolinkV4/Pasolink-S/MIU

c) For PASOLINK NEO/PASOLINK NEO CPV/

PASOLINK NEO NODAL/5000S

3. The Line Properties window will appear. The Connect Mode (e.g. RS-485 or RS-232C) of any two NEs connected via back-to-back connection can be changed. Connect Port specifies the Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+ port where line (back-to-back) is to be connected – this is only available for Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+ NE’s. Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+ can have back-to-back connections on NE1, NE2 or LAN ports. PASOLINK NEO/PASOLINK NEO CPV/PASOLINK NEO NODAL/5000S can have back-to-back connections on EM1 (NMS), EM2 (NE) or ASYNC ports. Any two NEs connected back-to-back can be assigned a Line Name.

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4. After user modifies Line Name in the Line Properties window, Line Name will be displayed on the Network window as follows.

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2.10 Creating Configuration The Create Configuration function allows flexible network configurations. This function can automatically configure PM Cards and PNMS. IP Addresses and PM Type are automatically assigned to the PM Cards in the workspace. (Configuration is carried out, based on the permissible number of NEs per network)

To create configurations:

1. Verify that the workspace is completed and that all the NEs and back-to-back (B-B) lines for this network have been inserted.

2. Click on Tools Create Configuration in the main menu.

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

continue.

4. Check the “Automatically set PMC type” box if necessary on the ensuing window. By

ticking this box, NetCfg Toolj will automatically set PMC type and allocate NE's according to the maximum number of NE's that can be contained in a sub-network. Click on [Next] button to continue.

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

6. Click on [Finish] button to complete the procedure. The [Changed NEs List] button provides information of the NE’s that have been modified when the configuration was created. This is a useful feature when modifying an existing network configuration.

Note: Please refer to 2.11 for the explanation of [Changed NE List] button.

7. Glide the pointer over the NE’s displayed in the workspace to verify if all the NE’s have been assigned with appropriate IP address and names.

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2.11 Creating Configuration (All Networks) The Create Configuration (All Networks) feature enables multiple networks to be concurrently configured in one single action using the Create Configuration function.

To create configuration (All Networks):

1. Verify that the workspace is completed and that all the NEs and back-to-back (B-B) lines for this network have been inserted.

2. Click on Tools Create Configuration (All Networks) in the main menu.

Before processing is executed, the following warning-alert messages appear:

After the “Create Configuration (All Networks)” process is underway, it cannot be stopped before it is completed unless an error occurs. Once the configuring is completed, it cannot be undone (i.e. “Undo” is not available).

When “Create Configuration(All Networks)" is executed, the progress bar will be displayed. Clicking the Cancel button of the progress bar window immediately terminates the network configuration process, whereby any partially completed Network Configurations will be retained in the state they were in at the time the button was clicked.

Moreover, if during the "Create Configuration(All Networks)" procedure, the in-process configuring of any of the networks were disrupted, an error message would be issued for the affected network; whereby, configuring for any remaining networks would be aborted.

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2.12 Changed NE List This function provides a quick view of the NE’s whose parameters have been changed since the last update of the network. It indicates those NE’s whose configuration data needs to be downloaded to PM cards due to the changes. To make sure that the appropriate Changed NE List is displayed, complete the “Export Configuration File to PM Card” procedure for the active workspace and the downloading of configuration files to the PM Cards before extending or altering the network with the “Create Configuration” function.

This window appears at the end of the “Create Configurations” procedure (See 2.10 Creating Configuration) or click on File Changed NEs List in the main menu.

[Close] button can be used to close the window.

[Save] button can be used to save the listing to a csv file.

[Print] button can be used to print the listing via a printer.

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2.13 Viewing the Network Element List With the NetCfgToolj, it is possible to display the entire Network Element information (Highlighting, Network Name, Subnet Name, Network Element Name, Equipment Type, PMC Type, Primary status, IP Address, Network Address, and Subnet Mask) for either the currently selected network, or for all of them, in the Network Element List window.

To view the Network Element List:

1. Click on Tools Network Element List in the main menu.

The Network Element List contains the following information about the selected (or all) networks:

Item Definition Highlighting Highlighted NEs are denoted by checkmark Network Name Network Name Subnet Name Subnet Name Network Element Name Network Element Name Equipment Type The type of equipment:

Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4, Pasolink-S MIU (LineConcentrator), MIU Pasolink Mx, Pasolink+ STM-1, Pasolink+ STM-0, Pasolink+ PDH PASOLINK NEO, PASOLINK NEO (2-WAY), PASOLINK NEO (Terminal) PASOLINK NEO CPV, PASOLINK NEO CPV (Terminal) PASOLINK NEO NODAL (2-WAY), PASOLINK NEO NODAL (Terminal)PASOLINK NEO NODAL (Tributary Only) 5000S, 5000S (Terminal), 5000S (2xTerminal), 5000S (Repeater) Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery), Pasolink+ SMT-1 (Auto Discovery) Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery)

PMC Type CPMC/SCPMC/RPMC (for Pasolink V3/Pasolink V4/Pasolink-S/MIU only)

Root NE/Branch NE/Normal NE (for Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+ only)

Root NE/Root NE (Bridge)/Branch NE/Normal NE (for PASOLINK NEO/PASOLINK NEO CPV/

PASOLINK NEO NODAL/5000S ) Primary An asterisk (*) denotes that that the IP Address is the Primary IP Address IP Address IP Address of the respective port Network Address Network Address of the respective port Subnet Mask Subnet mask of the respective port

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Information Functions of the Network Element List:

Item Definition Selected Network Selected Network (Default):

The Network Element List window displays only the NE information for the Network that has been selected.

All Networks: The Network Element List window displays the entire NE information for all NEs in all Networks.

Selected Element Type The Network Element List window displays only information for the selected Equipment Type.

All/Pasolink V3/Pasolink V4/Pasolink Mx/Pasolink-S/MIU/ Pasolink+ STM-1/Pasolink+ STM-0/Pasolink+ PDH/ PASOLINK NEO/PASOLINK NEO CPV/PASOLINK NEO NODAL/ 5000S/Pasolink+ Mx (Auto Discovery)/Pasolink+ STM-1(Auto Discovery)/ Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery)

Select IP Address Type All IP Addresses: The Network Element List window displays all of the IP Addresses Primary IP Address only The Network Element List window displays only Primary IP Addresses

Search Searches can be conducted according to designated criteria (e.g. item / search character string / Up / Down.

Selecting Down searches for matching criteria in top to bottom sequence; Selecting Up searches in bottom to top sequence. The match condition is partial agreement with the character string entered

in the input field. * Combo box (The following items can be selected):

Network Name/Subnet Name/Network Element Name/ IP Address/Network Address

*Text input field A maximum of 32 characters may be inputted. *Up/Down Radio-button Up: searches bottom to top Down: searches top to bottom

[Close] button can be used to exit (i.e. close) the Network Element List window. [Save] button can be used to store (i.e. save) the listing in a csv file. [Print] button can be used to print a hard copy of the list using a printer.

Note: Highlighted item column names or Primary item column names to be saved or printed out are shortened; because, during [Save] and [Print] processing, the Mark designations (data portion) for the highlighted item (#) and Primary Item (*) are outputted together.

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Count information (outlined in red above):

Network Count: indicates the number of Networks displayed (Selected Network: obviously, when Selected Network is chosen, the digit “1” is always displayed; All Networks: conversely, when All Networks is chosen, the total number [of all networks] is displayed).

Subnet Count: indicates the number of Subnets displayed.

NE Count: indicates the number of NEs displayed.

View Count: Indicates the total number of all items displayed in the Network Element List window (the number of displayed lines for IP addresses will correspond to the total no. of IP addresses in the network; evens when individual NEs may have been assigned multiple IP Addresses.

As illustrated here; when a line is selected and right-clicked, the Highlighting ON/Highlighting OFF menu is displayed. When the Highlighting function is executed from the Highlighting ON/Highlighting OFF menu, this will be reflected in real time in the respective NE symbol for the Network Element Name displayed in the Highlighting column and the corresponding Network screen in the Network Element List window.

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2.14 Exporting Network Configuration Files 2.14.1 Exporting Network Configuration Files for PNMS

This function exports the data file for the PNMS, which allows the network designer to easily modify the network. The NetCfg Toolj creates a network connection file, which can be later copied to the PNMS directory to facilitate the addition of new NE’s in the NMS network.

To export network configuration file for PMNS:

1. Click on File Export File for PNMS on the main menu.

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

3. Click on [Save] button to continue the process.

4. Verify that the file has been saved in the specified folder.

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2.14.2 Exporting Network Configuration Files for PM Card

This function allows the user to create PM card configuration files automatically. NetCfg Toolj, creates the configuration for the given network and exports all configuration files (system.cfg and network.cfg) for each of the specified PMC sites in the workspace.) This ultimately, saves time and minimizes the potential for error in the network design process.

To export network configuration file for PM Card:

1. Click on File Export Configuration Files for PM Card on the main menu.

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

3. Click on [OK] button to continue the process.

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4. Changed NEs List window will be displayed as shown below.

5. Click on [Close] button to continue the process.

[Save] button can be used to save the listing in a csv file. [Print] button can be used to print the listing via a printer

6. Warning message window will be displayed as shown below.

7. Click on [OK] button to continue the process.

Note: Contents of the Changed NEs List window are purged. Click on [Cancel] button if the contents of the Changed NEs List window are needed. The previous Changed NE List window will return.

8. Verify that the file has been saved in the designated folder.

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2.15 Saving Current Workspace This function allows the network designer to save the current workspace in an *.nct file format that can be opened using the NetCfg Toolj for future modifications in the network. It is recommended that the user save the existing workspace for an easier addition, and/or modification of the existing NMS network.

To save the current workspace:

1. Click on File Save from the main menu of the main window.

2. Specify the Folder and File Name where the current workspace is to be saved.

3. Click on [Save] button.

4. Verify that the workspace was saved in the selected folder.

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2.16 Printing Current Network

This function allows the network designer to print the designed network. First please define the area of the network to be printed.

To define the Print Area:

1. Click on File Print Area Setting from the main menu of the main window.

2. The default printing area (extending over the entire window) is outlined by a light-blue dotted line as shown below.

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3. To define a different printing area (Print Area), depress the left button of the mouse and draw a box around the desired area as shown below.

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

2.17 About Network Configuration Toolj

To verify the version of the NetCfg Toolj being used:

1. Click on Help About NetCfg Toolj from the main menu of the main window.

2. Click on [OK] button to close the About NetCfg Toolj box.

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3 Multiple CPMC Workspace

In normal operation PNMS can manage more than one CPMC cluster. This section describes the multiple-CPMC configuration procedure for the PNMS.

By default, the NetCfg Toolj opens one workspace during startup. Each workspace represents one network and each network in turn represents one CPMC cluster or group. The default workspace is displayed as Network – 1 in the NetCfg Toolj window.

To add another CPMC cluster or group

1. Click on Network New. This will open a new workspace in the NetCfg Toolj. Note that each of the newly created workspaces has an asterisk (“*”) appended to its network name, for example, Network-1*, Network-2*, etc. the asterisk will disappear once Create Configuration is executed for this network.

2. Add new workspaces as necessary.

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3. You have to separately configure (Create Configuration) each workspace/network. Select the network that you wish to configure and then click on Tools Create Configuration.

Note: the configuration files cannot be exported until the asterisk (“*”) in the network name for all of the network workspaces disappears. Therefore, “Export” can only be executed after configuring (Create Configuration) each of the network workspaces.

4. The maximum number of workspaces is 500.

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Appendix A: MIU Settings

To view the NE Properties for the individual MIU you have to double click on the CPMC folder of the MIU Property Tree. This appendix will explain the naming conventions used in the PMC setting catalogue shown below.

The name of the PMC button is comprised of two distinct parts: (1) PMC type, (2) PMC Usage. The PMC type can either be RPMC, CPMC or SCPMC depending on the role of the PMC in the HLDC polling.

The PMC Usage depends on the order of the PMC in the MIU and the redundancy. The table below illustrates the PMC usage convention used in the MIU.

Total PMC Redundant System PMC Type/PMC Usage RPMC Normal CPMC Normal

1+0/1+1

SCPMC Normal RPMC Protection CH CPMC Protection CH

N+1

SCPMC Protection CH RPMC Normal CPMC Normal

Total PMC = 1 (Line concentrator/other equipment with no redundancy).

Line Concentrator/ Other Equipment

SCPMC Normal 1+0/1+1 RPMC Additional PMC N+1 RPMC Regular CH For N+1 configuration, the default value of the PMC Usage is Regular CH. When adding new PMC’s the user must individually alter the PMC usage for any additional PMC’s individually in the MIU properties window. When changing the PMC Usage a warning message will appear. (i.e. when adding a new PMC on the existing system the new PMC should be labeled: Additional PMC.)

Total PMC >= 2

Line Concentrator RPMC Additional PMC The additional PMC’s are in a fixed sequence. When deleting a PMC, the NetCfg Toolj will first delete the last PMC to have been added . This means you cannot add an additional PMC without deleting the PMC’s below it first.

(1) (2)

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Appendix B: Subnets

Table B1 Available IP Address and Subnet for Managed Network

Subnet Mask Number of available IP address /subnet Range Network Address

255.255.254.0 (Default)

512 (2 class-C subnets) (0~511) xxx.xxx.xxx.0

255.255.255.0 256 (1 class-C subnet) (0~255) xxx.xxx.xxx.0 (0~127) xxx.xxx.xxx.0 255.255.255.128 128 (2 subnets) (128~255) xxx.xxx.xxx.128 (0~63) xxx.xxx.xxx.0 (64~127) xxx.xxx.xxx.64 (128~191) xxx.xxx.xxx.128

255.255.255.192 64 (4 subnets)

(192~255) xxx.xxx.xxx.192 (0~31) xxx.xxx.xxx.0 (32~63) xxx.xxx.xxx.32 (64~95) xxx.xxx.xxx.64 (96~127) xxx.xxx.xxx.96 (128~159) xxx.xxx.xxx.128 (160~191) xxx.xxx.xxx.160 (192~223) xxx.xxx.xxx.192

255.255.255.224 32 (8 subnets)

(224~255) xxx.xxx.xxx.224 (0~15) xxx.xxx.xxx.0 (16~31) xxx.xxx.xxx.16 (32~47) xxx.xxx.xxx.32 (48~63) xxx.xxx.xxx.48 (64~79) xxx.xxx.xxx.64 (80~95) xxx.xxx.xxx.80 (96~111) xxx.xxx.xxx.96 (112~127) xxx.xxx.xxx.112 (128~143) xxx.xxx.xxx.128 (144~159) xxx.xxx.xxx.144 (160~175) xxx.xxx.xxx.160 (176~191) xxx.xxx.xxx.176 (192~207) xxx.xxx.xxx.192 (208~223) xxx.xxx.xxx.208 (224~239) xxx.xxx.xxx.224

255.255.255.240 16 (16 subnets)

(240~255) xxx.xxx.xxx.240 (0~7) xxx.xxx.xxx.0 (8~15) xxx.xxx.xxx.8 (16~23) xxx.xxx.xxx.16 (24~31) xxx.xxx.xxx.24 (32~39) xxx.xxx.xxx.32 (40~47) xxx.xxx.xxx.40 (48~55) xxx.xxx.xxx.48 (56~63) xxx.xxx.xxx.56 (64~71) xxx.xxx.xxx.64 (72~79) xxx.xxx.xxx.72 (80~87) xxx.xxx.xxx.80 (88~95) xxx.xxx.xxx.88

255.255.255.248

8 (32 subnets)

(96~103) xxx.xxx.xxx.96

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Appendix C: Configuration of Dual Master MIU

At MIU (Line Concentrator) two ports, NMS port and DPU port are available. By default NetCfg Toolj assigns NMS port for the line connection, when the Back-to-Back (BB) line is added. Please use the Line Properties dialog box to change the port selection. Note that in the dual master configuration, only 1 port can be assigned to NMS and 1 other port needs to be assigned to DPU. Otherwise, errors may occur when you run Create Configuration.

Configuration of dual master MIU is described (as illustrated in the example):

1. As illustrated in the figure below, place all the NE symbols in the workspace first, connect them with MIU using BB line.

2. As shown in the figure above the

connections from No.002 and No.007 to No.001 are both assigned to NMS port. You need to use the Line Properties dialog box to convert one of the NMS ports into a DPU port as illustrated in the figure below.

3. After the line properties are modified, MIU

(No.001) will be assigned with 1 NMS port and 1 DPU port. Configuring (Create Configuration) will then be possible.

DPU NMS

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Appendix D: Incorrect Configuration of MIU (Line Concentrator)

Setting up MIU (Line Concentrator) in a Multi-Drop configuration, please use DPU port on the Master side of the Multi-Drop connection. This is due to the MIU hardware limitations.

1. As illustrated in the figure below, since DPU port is assigned on the Master side of the Multi-Drop, this is a correct configuration and configuring (Create Configuration) would be possible.

2. The configuration below is prohibited. Create Configuration will result in error, since MIU (No.007) may not be set to DPU Port on the Slave side of the Multi-Drop connection.

NMS DPU

Multi-Drop Connection

DPU NMS

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Appendix E: Incorrect Configuration of Pasolink Mx / Pasolink+

The following configuration is not possible in a mixed network of Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+ and PasolinkV3/PasolinkV4/Paso-S/MIU NE’s, when Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+ NE’s are placed close to the PNMS, and are followed by PasolinkV3/PasolinkV4/Paso-S/MIU.

1. Otherwise errors may occur during configuring (Create Configuration) due to the 19.2kbps IC limitation of the Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+. As illustrated in the example below, No.007 (Pasolink+) is connected to No.009 (Pasolink V3). No.009 becomes CPM, and its connection with No.007 (Pasolink+) is assigned to use PPP Protocol (19.2 kbps); however, the Pasolink+, No.005 and No.007 connection uses ASYNC (19.2 kbps). As a result, in the No.007, a 19.2K IC is required to serve two different protocols, which is not possible. Instead, SYNC (64K) IC is used for the connection.

PPP 19.2 kbps

ASYNC 19.2 kbps

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2. To change the connection of No.005 and No.007 from ASYNC to SYNC, please use the Line Properties dialog box. Please change the port for No.005 from NE2 to NE1.

3. After the line properties are modified, the configuration will be shown as below and configuring (Create Configuration) will then be possible.

PPP 19.2 kbps

SYNC 64 kbps

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NE2

NMS

<Pattern 2> NE2 <Pattern 1>

NMS

Appendix F: NMS Port Setting of MIU (Line Concentrator / Hop)

If an MIU (Line Concentrator or Hop type) is included in your system configuration, please confirm the following points related to MIU setting.

1. When the MIU (Line Concentrator or Hop type) is connected as a PASOLINK+ or

PASOLINK Mx multi-drop connection, please confirm that the NMS port is set for each MIU, for example, the connection of No.003 and No.004 in Pattern 1 or No.003 and No.005 in Pattern2.

2. Confirm that “Connect Port” of each MIU is set to “NMS” by opening “Line Properties”

between No.003 and No.004 in Pattern 1 or between No.003 and No.005 in Pattern 2.

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3. In the above example, please confirm that both MIU’s do not have the same “NMS Port” setting, by opening the “Port” category in “NE Properties”. If they are set to the same mode please reset the “NMS Port” mode for the CPM by selecting the “Manual” mode in the “Mode Auto Assign” setting from the “Port” category in “NE Properties”, so that the “NMS Ports” of both MIUs can communicate by connecting them with a straight cable.

Note: When a 2 system (NE) type MIU is used in the above configuration, please be sure that the “Connect Port” setting for both NEs is “NMS” and that the “Mode” setting of one “NMS Port” is “RS485_TX” and the other is “RS485_RX” or vice versa. If the same mode is set to both NMS Ports, the NMS Ports cannot communicate, because the NMS Ports for both NEs are internally connected by straight cable.

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The dotted square in the following figures shows examples of usage for 2 system (NE) type MIU.

NMSNMS

NMS NMS

NMS

NMS

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Appendix G: Incorrect Configuration of Pasolink NEO / Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery) / Pasolink+ STM-1 (Auto Discovery) / Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery) (No.1)

A hub must be used when Pasolink NEO is to be connected to two (or more) Auto Discovery NE in a network configuration where both Pasolink NEO and Auto Discovery NE (i.e. Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+STM-1/Pasolink+PDH) coexist.

1. Without a hub link between Pasolink NEO and Pasolink+ NE, the Create Configuration feature cannot function properly. The following diagram shows such a case: No.005 (Pasolink NEO) is connected to No.003 (Pasolink Mx [Auto Discovery]), and No.007 (Pasolink Mx [Auto Discovery]). Since No. 003 is connected to No. 005 via the EM1 connecting port and No. 007 is connected via the EM2, if a hub were not used, a LAN connection with cross-cables would be necessary. Since, this is not technically possible there is no other alternative to using a hub.

2. To change the port with which No.005 is connected to No.007, use the Line Properties

dialog box. Please change the port of No.005 from (“EM2") to ("EM1").

NEO NEO

Mx Mx

LAN connection (cross cable)

Mx Mx

Mx Mx

SYNC connection

No.003 connecting port: EM1

PNMS

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3. After changing the line setting, configuring (Create Configuration) will be possible (however, the display on the screen does not change) because interconnection between NEs will now be via hub.

NEO NEO

Mx Mx

H U B

SYNC connection

Mx Mx

Mx MxLAN connection



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Appendix H: Incorrect Configuration of Pasolink NEO / Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery) / Pasolink+ STM-1 (Auto Discovery) / Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery) (No.2)

When a hub is used for the Back-to-Back connection of NE, it is necessary to extend two or more connected lines from NE on the side near PNMS, and to connect it with other NE.

1. Otherwise, the Create Configuration feature cannot function properly. When a hub is used as in the following example linking No.002, (Pasolink NEO), No.004, (Pasolink NEO) and No.005 (Pasolink NEO), it is not possible to extend two or more connected lines from No.002 (Pasolink NEO). Instead, it is necessary to change the connection mode shown on the screen (case 1) or to change to a hub-less connection (case 2).

case 1: method to change the connection mode in above diagram

1. To remove the connecting line between No.002 andNo.004, select Line Delete

2. Connect No.004 and No.005

NEO NEO

NEO NEO NEO NEO

LAN connection

H U B



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3. After changing the line setting, interconnection between NEs will not be changed; but, the screen will change (as shown below) and configuring (Create Configuration) will be possible.

case 2: to change to a hub-less connection scheme Hub

1. Use the Line Properties dialog box to change the port via which No.002 is connected with No.004. Please change the port of No.002 from (“EM1") to ("EM2").

2. After changing the line setting, configuring (Create Configuration) will be possible (however, the display on the screen does not change) because interconnection between NEs will not be via hub.

NEO

NEO NEO NEO

LAN connection

H U B

NEO NEO

NEO NEO

NEO NEO

LAN connection (cross cable)

NEO NEO LAN connection




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Appendix I: Incorrect Configuration of Pasolink NEO

When Pasolink NEO is connected with PNMS, it is not possible to have a network configuration where NE are connected via the “EM1” port to others (e.g. Pasolink NEO or Pasolink+).

1. Otherwise, (due to the Pasolink NEO connecting port “EM1” being used) the Create Configuration feature cannot function properly. As can be seen from the example below, No.001 (Pasolink NEO) being connected to PNMS would be the Root NE, and also No.001 being connected to No.003 (Pasolink NEO) via its EM1 port. This would require that No.001which be connected to PNMS and No.003 via one and the same port (“EM1”), which is technically impossible. Therefore, it would be necessary to use a different connecting port (“EM2”).

2. Use the Line Properties dialog box to change the port via which No.001 is connected with No.003. Please change the port of No.001 from (“EM1") to ("EM2").

3. After changing the line setting, configuring (Create Configuration) will be possible (however, the display on the screen does not change).



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Appendix J: How to Change Standard Pasolink Mx / Pasolink+ STM-1 / Pasolink+ PDH Configuration to Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery) / Pasolink+ STM-1 (Auto Discovery) / Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery)

1. With NetConfigToolj execute the following procedure:

(1) From the menu, select and execute File-Open to open the network configuration file (*.nct) already existing in PNMSj.

(2) Change the Paso+/Mx to Auto Discovery mode. (pls. refer to section 2.9.7)

Note: Subnet mask and IP address are automatically reset.

(3) From the menu, select and execute Tools-Create Configuration to update the network configuration file (*.nct).

(4) From the menu, select and execute File-Save or File-Save As to save the updated network configuration file (*.nct).

(5) From the menu, select and execute File-Export-Configuration Files for PM Card to update the PMC network configuration files (*.cfg).

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2. Perform the following for the respective actual NE.

(1) Using the PNMTj Download feature, download the Auto Discovery mode PMC Program file to each respective NE.

Note: Use only program files that correspond to one of the following versions (or newer).

(a) STM-1 : version 1.6.2

(b) PDH : version 1.2.2

(c) Mx : version 1.2.4

(2) Using the PNMTj Reset feature, reset the CPU for each of the respective NE from step

(1).

Note: When resetting, be sure that the ROM (Program) switching checkbox is checked.

(3) Using the PNMTj Version display feature, verify that the Pasolink versions of the

downloaded NE are correct.

(4) Using the PNMTj Download feature, download the PMC network configuration file (*.cfg) that was updated using NetConfigToolj.

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(5) Rewire the actual connections for each respective actual NE wherever Async cable is replaced by LAN cable in Tools-Create Configuration of NetConfigToolj.

In the following examples, when changing NEs to Auto Discovery mode, the back-to-back connecting cables between the NEs in the red circle (No.003, No.005, and No.007) are automatically changed from Async to LAN cable and the connecting port is changed from NE1/NE2 to LAN.

Proceed to the respective NE locations and change the connecting line from Async to LAN cable and the connecting port to LAN.

Note: Since the LAN port only has one outlet, a repeater hub should be used for Back-to-Back connection to two or more NEs.

Since, the Sync cable can be used as is, there is no need to change to LAN cable.

Before After

(6) Using the PNMTj Search for Network Element feature, verify that all NEs are properly

displayed.

Note: Using this feature requires a license.

Mx

Mx

Mx

Sync

HUB

Mx

Mx

Mx Mx Mx

Mx

Mx Mx

Mx

Sync

Async

Async Mx

Mx

Mx Mx

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3. Execute the following in PNMSj.

(1) From the menu, select and execute NetworkConfiguration-Update to import the network configuration file (*.nct) that was updated using NetConfigToolj.

(2) Verify that PNMSj is properly detecting/monitoring all NEs.

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Appendix K: How to change Pasolink Mx (Auto Discovery) / Pasolink+ STM-1 (Auto Discovery) / Pasolink+ PDH (Auto Discovery) to NEO

1. With NetConfigToolj execute the following procedure:

(1) From the menu, select and execute File-Open to open the network configuration file (*.nct) already existing in PNMSj.

(2) Change from Paso+/Mx Auto Discovery mode to PASOLINK NEO (HOP) mode. (pls. refer to section 2.9.8)

Note: As regards subnet mask and IP address, the preset values are given priority.

(3) From the menu, select and execute Tools-Create Configuration...and update network

configuration file (*.nct).

(4) From the menu, select and execute File-Save or File-Save As to save the updated network configuration file (*.nct).

(5) From the menu, select and execute File-Export-Configuration Files for PM Card to update the PMC network configuration files (*.cfg).

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2. Perform the following for the respective actual NE.

(1) Actually change all the NE to NEO that were already changed (to NEO) in the screen

(2) Rewire the actual connections for each respective actual NE wherever Sync cable is replaced by LAN cable in Tools-Create Configuration of NetConfigToolj.

In the following examples, when changing NEs to NEO, the back-to-back connecting cables between the NEs in the red circle (No.002 and No.003) are automatically changed from Sync to LAN cable and the connecting port is changed from NE1 to EM1 (NMS) / EM2 (NE).

Proceed to the respective NE locations and change the connecting line from Sync to LAN cable and the connecting port to EM1 (NMS) / EM2 (NE).

Note: Use repeater hub connection when the Back-to-Back connecting line from NEO connects to two or more NEs (i.e. Auto Discovery mode NE).

Before After

(3) Using the PNMTj Download feature, download the Auto Discovery mode NEO (PMC) Program file to each respective NE.

Note: Use only program files that correspond to the following version (or newer).

(a) NEO: version 2.0.9

Mx

Mx

Mx

Sync

H U B

Mx

Mx

Mx Mx Mx Mx

NEO

Mx

HUB

Mx

Mx

NEO Mx Mx

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(4) Using the PNMTj Reset feature, reset the CPU for each of the respective NE from step (3).

Note: When resetting, be sure that the ROM (Program) switching checkbox is checked.

(5) Using the PNMTj Version display feature, verify that the Pasolink versions of the downloaded NE are correct.

(6) Using the PNMTj Download feature, download the PMC network configuration file (*.cfg) that was updated using NetConfigToolj.

Note: Every NE whose file name is displayed in the Changed Configuration file (s) column of the NetConfigToolj Changed NEs List is subject to said downloading of Network configuration file (*.cfg)

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(7) Using the PNMTj Search for Network Element feature, verify that all NEs are properly displayed.

Note: Using this feature requires a license.

3. Execute the following in PNMSj.

(1) From the menu, select and execute NetworkConfiguration-Update to import the network configuration file (*.nct) that was updated using NetConfigToolj.

(2) Verify that PNMSj is properly detecting/monitoring all NEs.

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Appendix L: Restrictions and limitations of PASOLINK NEO NODAL

1. Interconnecting IDUs

- All IDU fixed line interconnections must be EM2 (NE) to EM 1 (NMS). For instance, in a four IDU configuration, EM1 and EM2 are used for NEO NODAL Group

Interconnections and are thus not available; but, EM1 of the top IDU and EM2 of the bottom (end) IDU are available to be used.

The following example shows intermediate IDU #3 when it is E1-Tributary Only. E1-Tributary Only IDU does not have Port as Radio. Moreover, no Port is available to be used, since, both EM1 and EM2 are already in use. Therefore, there is no Port configuration for IDU3.

This red line is only for illustration purposes. (it does not actually appear on the screen)

available

available

In this example, IDU#3and IDU#4 are E1 Tributary Onlyconfiguration.

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2. Connecting PNMS Line to NODAL Group

- The PNMS Line can only be connected to IDU#1for the Create Configuration tool to function properly (in-feed only possible via top IDU).

3. Ring configuration is not permitted

- The following ring configuration is not permitted.

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4. Connecting to a NODAL Group comprising only a single IDU

Because the PNMS Line would be connected to the NODAL EM2, the Create Configuration tool will not function properly

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5. Async Line connection

An Async Line can only be connected via IDU #1.

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