NetConfigTool Manual

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Network Configuration Tool

Operation Manual (for version 4.24.xxx)

NEC CorporationCopyright © 2004

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DOCUMENT WARRANTY................................................................................................................ II

1 NETWORK CONFIGURATION TOOL ...................................................................................... 1 1.1 PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS....................................................................... 1

2 NETCFGTOOL OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 2 2.1 NETCFGTOOL COMMAND MENU STRUCTURE........................................................................... 2 2.2 STARTING NETCFGTOOL........................................................................................................... 3 2.3 CLOSING NETCFGTOOL ............................................................................................................ 3 2.4 CREATING A NEW NETWORK CONFIGURATION WORKSPACE .................................................... 4 2.5 OPENING AN EXISTING WORKSPACE (*.NCT) ............................................................................ 4 2.6 NETWORK PROPERTIES: NAMING THE INDIVIDUAL NETWORKS IN A WORKSPACE ................... 5 2.7 NETWORK PROPERTIES: NETWORK ADDRESS AND SUBNET SETTING....................................... 5 2.8 EDITING WORKSPACE................................................................................................................ 7

2.8.1 Adding a New Network Element (NE)............................................................................ 7 2.8.2 Adding Back-to-back Line (cable).................................................................................... 7 2.8.3 Back-to-Back Line Color Codes ....................................................................................... 8 2.8.4 Deleting a Network Element (NE) .................................................................................. 8 2.8.5 Deleting a Line (cable) ..................................................................................................... 9 2.8.6 Setting NE Properties of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S ............................ 9 2.8.7 Setting NE Properties of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+.................................................. 16 2.8.8 Setting Properties of MIU (Line Concentrator) ........................................................... 24 2.8.9 Setting Properties of MIU (Hop) ................................................................................... 32 2.8.10 Setting Line (cable) Properties...................................................................................... 40

2.9 CREATING CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................... 42 2.10 CHANGED NES LIST................................................................................................................ 45 2.11 VIEWING THE SUBNET INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 46 2.12 EXPORTING NETWORK CONFIGURATION FILES ...................................................................... 47

2.12.1 Exporting Network Configuration Files for PNMS ..................................................... 47 2.12.2 Exporting Network Configuration Files for PM Card ................................................. 48

2.13 SAVING CURRENT WORKSPACE............................................................................................... 50 2.14 PRINTING CURRENT NETWORK............................................................................................... 51 2.15 ABOUT NETWORK CONFIGURATION TOOL .............................................................................. 52

3 MULTIPLE CPMC WORKSPACE............................................................................................ 53

APPENDIX A: MIU SETTINGS....................................................................................................... 55

APPENDIX B: SUBNETS................................................................................................................. 56

APPENDIX C: CONFIGURATION OF DUAL MASTER MIU ....................................................... 59

APPENDIX D: INCORRECT CONFIGURATION OF MIU (LINE CONCENTRATOR)............... 60

APPENDIX E: INCORRECT CONFIGURATION OF PASOLINK MX/PASOLINK+.................... 61

APPENDIX F: NMS PORT SETTING OF MIIU (LINE CONCENTRATOR / HOP) ..................... 63

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Document Warranty

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

2. The NetCfgTool screen figures in this manual are only examples. Screens will vary according to equipment configurations, equipment operation modes, setting parameters, NetCfgTool application program version, etc. Screens contained in this manual are the latest one at the moment of publishing, however, they may differ from actual screens on your NetCfgTool.

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1 Network Configuration Tool

The Network Configuration Tool (NetCfgTool) 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 NetCfgTool. The explanation focuses on the common functions of the NetCfgTool and therefore is for general-purpose operation use. Moreover, the NEC PNMS is also described in passing for the users to have a general idea of the NEC PASOLINK NMS.

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 Mx/Pasolink+ only.

CPMC / CPM (for Pasolink V3/ Pasolink V4/Pasolink-S/MIU only) Root NE (for 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 are responsible for polling other PMC/CTRL in its network. A “C” sign is displayed as part of CPM NE icon. An “R” sign is displayed as part of Root NE icon.

RPMC / RPM (for Pasolink V3/ Pasolink V4/Pasolink-S/MIU only) Normal NE (for 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 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” sign is displayed as part of SCPM NE icon. A “B” sign is displayed as part of Branch NE icon. Furthermore, A light blue “B” sign indicates that no further subnet group can be spawn from this subnet group, while a yellow “B” sign 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 NetCfgTool Operation

2.1 NetCfgTool Command Menu Structure

Main Menu File Edit Network View Tools Help

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

Edit Undo Redo Delete Select All Select Add Network Element Add BB Line Network Element Type

Network New Delete Properties

Tools Create Configuration Subnet Information

View Network List

File for PNMS Configuration Files for PM Card

Setting Clear

Pasolink V3 Pasolink V4 Pasolink Mx Pasolink-S MIU (LineConcentrator) MIU (HOP) Pasolink+ STM-1 Pasolink+ STM-0 Pasolink+ PDH

NetCfgTool.pdf

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2.2 Starting NetCfgTool To start NetCfgTool:

1. Go to Start Programs NetCfgTool NetCfgTool from the Windows OS Start menu.

2. NetCfgTool main window will be displayed.

2.3 Closing NetCfgTool To close the NetCfgTool application:

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

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2.4 Creating a New Network Configuration Workspace To start creating new workspace:

1. Go to File New on 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 on Cancel button and save the current workspace and repeat step 1.

4. Start creating and editing network configuration workspace.

2.5 Opening an Existing Workspace (*.nct) NetCfgTool 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 on the network. (See also 2.13 Saving Current Workspace.)

To open an existing workspace:

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

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

3. Click on Open button.

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

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2.6 Network Properties: Naming the Individual Networks in a Workspace Since one workspace can contain a number of networks, the NetCfgTool 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 on the current Network window to open the Network Properties window.

2. Enter the name you want to be associated to this workspace/network in the Network Name box.

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

2.7 Network Properties: Network Address and Subnet Setting The IP addresses assigned by the NetCfgTool to selected network depend on the assigned Network Address and Subnet Mask in the Network Properties window. (Please refer to the PNMS Engineering Manual for the network-sizing rule and IP addressing scheme.)

To set the subnet of the selected network:

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

2. Click on Subnet tab on the Network Properties window.

3. By default the NetCfgTool 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 on [Modify] button.

In cases wherein 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: The registrable number of network address and subnet mask setting is up to 5.)

** 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 address are allocated initially. If the number of NE’s exceeds 62, then a new subnet must be assigned to the network to allocate new IP addresses on the new NE’s.

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. (See PNMS Engineering Manual)

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4. The ensuing window, Network Address window, allows you to modify the default subnet by either changing the Network Address or the Subnet mask that will 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 on this window. (Refer to Appendix A: Subnets to see the available subnets in the managed network.)

In the example shown below, where the network address 172.18.0.64 with subnet mask 255.255.255.192 was given to the selected network, NetCfgTool will allocate IP address 172.18.0.65-126 to this network. Note that in this example 62 IP addresses were assigned and 2 were assigned for network address (172.18.0.64) and broadcast address (172.18.0.127). Click on [OK] to apply 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 apply the new subnet. (NOTE: The registrable number of network address and subnet mask setting is up to 5.)

5. Click on [OK] button to apply the new settings.

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2.8 Editing Workspace

2.8.1 Adding a New Network Element (NE)

The NetCfgTool supports Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4, Pasolink-S, MIU, Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+ network configurations. Therefore a network element can either be a Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4, Pasolink S, MIU or Pasolink Mx, Pasolink+. Note that Pasolink-S, Pasolink V3 and Pasolink V4 or Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+ share the same configuration.

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 location on the current workspace where you want 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

2.8.2 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 with back-to-back line (cable) 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 branching Line (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 hardware limitation of the PMC.

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

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2.8.3 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. To allow the network designer to differentiate the various types of connection the NetCfgTool uses color-coded lines.

The following lists the color codes used by the NetCfgTool 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+ 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 Mx/Pasolink+ NE’s or RS485/19200bps/ASYNC connection between 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+ NE’s.

2.8.4 Deleting a Network Element (NE)

To remove an NE:

1. Right-click on the NE to bring up the context menu.

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

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2.8.5 Deleting a Line (cable)

To remove a line:

1. Right click on the line to bring up the context menu.

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

2.8.6 Setting NE Properties of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S

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

1. Right click on the selected NE to bring up 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. The NE Properties window will be displayed as shown below.

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2.8.6.1 Editing General Parameters of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S

To change the general configuration parameters in the NE Properties:


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

3. The NE Properties window will appear. The default is the General tab window, 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 and modified. The definitions of these parameters 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 allowed is 32. Area Name Defines the name of the area where the NE is located.

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

number of characters allowed 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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2.8.6.2 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 tab to display the Network Parameters window.

a) Network tab of CPMC b) Network tab of SCPMC

4. In this 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.

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

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

selected, user can modify IP Address of both DPU and NMS ports.

Assign Subnet Mask manually When “Assign Subnet Mask manually” check box is selected, user can modify 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 be defined as its 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 be defined as its 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.

2.8.6.3 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 tab to display the Port Configuration Parameters window.

4. In this window, baud rate of the DPU Port and NMS Port can be modified. 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 Create Configuration is done.

2.8.6.4 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 tab 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.

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

Parameter 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. 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 role 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 changes itself to assume the role of the CPMC.

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.

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2.8.6.5 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 tab 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.

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 Writeback 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.

2.8.6.6 Editing PNMS Parameters (for CPMC only) of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S

This parameter is relevant only to the NE that is assigned as CPMC.

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



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

4. In this window, the IP address and subnet mask information of the PNMS port is defined. As the connection type, LAN or RS232/RS422 is selected, the corresponding parameters in the ensuing box are applied. The definitions of these parameters are listed 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. Net 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 fields are sensitive. The IP address defines that is used by the RS232C or RS422 port of the Pasolink IDU.

RS232C/RS422

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

2.8.7 Setting NE Properties of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+

To modify the NE properties of Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+:

1. Right click on the selected NE to bring up 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

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2.8.7.1 Editing General Parameters of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+

To change the general configuration parameters of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+:




4. In this window, NE Name, Area Name, Note, CTRL Type, NE Name Position, and Antenna Direction can be changed. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 2.7.

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 allowed is 32.

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

System

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

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

Root NE Checked when selected NE is Root NE. This is automatically checked by the NetCfgTool for every Pasolnk+ Root NE.

Subnet Separation Mode

Automatically or Manually set the subnet of the DPU/Radio port and the NE1 port.

CTRL Type

Radio/NE1 Interface

When the Subnet Separation mode is set to manual, this parameter can be customized. Either the DPU/NE1 is separated or in the same subnet.

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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2.8.7.2 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 tab to bring up the Radio/NE1 port information.

a) The Same Subnet b) Different Subnet

4. In this window, the IP Address information of the Radio/NE1 port is defined. If Radio/NE1 interface from the General tab is set to “The Same Subnet”, the IP address under “Bridge” is used. On the other hand, if “Different subnet” is set, the IP addresses under “Separate Interface” are used. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 2.8.

NOTE: The IP addresses, Net Masks can only be manually set if it is 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 of Radio IP address of the DPU/Radio port.

Subnet Mask of Radio Subnet mask of the DPU/Radio port

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

IP Address of NE1 IP address of NE1 port

Subnet Mask of NE1 Subnet mask of NE1 port

Network

Subnet Name of 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.

2.8.7.3 Editing NE2 Parameters of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+

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



3. The NE Properties window will appear. Click on the NE2 tab to bring up the NE2 port information.

4. In this window, the IP Address information 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+

Parameter Definition 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. Net 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 NetCfgTool 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 termination on the NE2 port can be set to On or Off.

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

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



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

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

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

This parameter is relevant only to the NE that is assigned as Root NE.

To change the PNMS Parameters:



3. The NE Properties window will appear. Click on the PNMS tab to bring up the PNMS parameters.

4. In this window, the IP Address and subnet mask information of the PNMS port is 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 used by the Root NE to

the PNMS. 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 fields are sensitive. The IP address defines that that is used by the LAN port of the IDU. Note that is only used when the LAN port is used for PNMS connection 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 LAN port mentioned above.

IP Address When the Dial-Up connection is selected, the V.11 fields are sensitive. The IP address defines that that 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 used by the dial-up.

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2.8.7.6 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 tab to display the routing parameters.

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

2.8.7.7 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 of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+:



3. The NE Properties window will appear. Click on the SNTP tab 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 the PNMS PC / Workstation, a time-server with SNTP in the network or set to None or no time synchronization. The IP address of the time-server as well as the Refresh Interval- the time in seconds that has elapsed 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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2.8.8 Setting Properties of MIU (Line Concentrator) 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 bring up 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 2.11.

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

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Table 2.11 Properties of MIU (Line Concentrator)

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

and will be grayed-out/not selectable. 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 allowed. 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 allowed 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 2.8.8.1 1) Editing General Parameters of MIU (Line Concentrator), Table 2.12)

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

Symbol

Line Direction Defines 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)

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2.8.8.1 Setting NE Properties of MIU (Line Concentrator)

To set the NE properties of the MIU (Line Concentrator):

1. Right-click on the target Line Concentrator. (Or double click on the selected MIU to open the Properties window.)

2. Select Properties from the context menu to open the Properties window.

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

4. The NE Properties of the Line Concentrator will be displayed. Click on [OK] button to apply the save and close the window. [Cancel] button will close the window without saving the changes.

1) Editing General Parameters of MIU (Line Concentrator)

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

1. Right click on the selected Line Concentrator to bring up 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.



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 2.12.

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Table 2.12 General Parameters of MIU (Line Concentrator)

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

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


Note Additional description of the NE (optional). Maximum number of characters allowed 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 2.8.6.2 Editing Network Parameters of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S.)

3) Editing HDLC Parameters of MIU (Line Concentrator)

To change the HDLC configuration parameters:

1. Right click on the selected Line concentrator to bring up 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.


4. The NE Properties window will appear. Select HDLC tab 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 2.13.

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Table 2.13 HDLC Parameters of MIU (Line Concentrator)

Parameter 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 role 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 itself 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 degraded data.

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.


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

5. Select the Port tab. The Port tab window contains the parameters defining the port settings of the target Line Concentrator. The definition of the Port parameters is shown in Table 2.14.

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Table 2.14 Port Parameters of 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 NetCfgTool 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.

5) Other Parameters of MIU (Line Concentrator)

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


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


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

5. Select the Other tab. The Other tab 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 2.15.

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Table 2.15 Other Parameters of MIU (Line Concentrator)

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

match that of the PNMS or the CPMC. Set Time

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.

Flash ROM

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

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 bring up the context menu. (Or double click on the selected MIU to open the Properties window.)


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

5. Select the PNMS tab window. The PNMS tab 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 2.16.

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Table 2.16 PNMS Parameters of 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.

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

LAN*

Default Gateway

Defines the IP address where 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

Net 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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2.8.9 Setting Properties of MIU (Hop) This is a type of MIU that equips 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 bring up 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 2.17.

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

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Table 2.17 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 “DropIns” or “Through” repeater. This is only available for 2600S radio that has 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 displayed on the NetCfgTool workspace and will NOT be associated to the configuration files. Maximum number of characters allowed is 29. To set the NE name for the configuration files, please go to section 2.8.9.1 1) Editing General Parameters of MIU (Hop), Table 2.18) 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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2.8.9.1 Setting NE Properties of MIU (Hop)

To set the NE properties of the MIU (Hop):

1. Right-click on the target MIU NE. (Or double click on the selected MIU to open the Properties window.)

2. Select Properties from the context menu.

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

4. The NE Properties window of the MIU will be displayed. Click on [OK] button to apply the save and close the window. [Cancel] button will close the window without saving the changes.

1) Editing General Parameters of MIU (Hop)

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




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

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 2.18.

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Table 2.18 General Parameters of MIU (Hop)

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

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


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

PMC Usage In case that 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 PMC. 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 2.8.6.2 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):





5. Select the HDLC tab. The HDLC tab 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 2.19.

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Table 2.19 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 role 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 itself 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 degraded data.

4) Editing Port Parameters of MIU (Hop)

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





5. Select the Port tab. The Port tab window contains the parameters defining the port settings of the target MIU. The definition of the Port parameters is shown in Table 2.20.

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Table 2.20 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 NetCfgTool 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

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 tab. The Other tab 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 2.21.

Table 2.21 Other Parameters of MIU (Hop)

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

to match that of the PNMS or the CPMC. Set Time

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

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 (Hop)

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




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

5. Select the PNMS tab. The PNMS tab 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 2.22.

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Table 2.22 PNMS Port 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.

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

LAN*

Default Gateway

Defines the IP address where 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

Net 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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2.8.10 Setting Line (cable) Properties To modify line properties:

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

2. Click on Line Properties on the context menu.

a) In case of Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+ b) In case of PasolinkV3/PasolinkV4/Pasolink-S/MIU

3. The Line Properties window will appear. In this window, the Connect Mode of the two NEs connected with back-to-back connection can be changed. RS-485 or RS-232C can be used. 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. Line Name of the two NEs connected with back-to-back connection can be defined.

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

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2.9 Creating Configuration Create Configuration function allows flexibility in designing network configuration. This function can automatically make configuration for PM Cards and PNMS. IP Addresses and PM Type are automatically assigned to the PM Cards in the workspace. Configuration is done, by considering the size and the number of NE's available in the network.

To create configurations:

1. Verify that the workspace is already finished and that all the NEs and back-to-back (B-B) lines to be contained in 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.

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

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

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6. Click on [Finish] button to complete the operation. 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 2.10 for the explanation of “Changed NEs List” button.

7. Slide over the pointer on 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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2.10 Changed NEs List This function provides a quick view of the NE’s whose contents have been changed since last update of the network. It indicates those NE’s whose configuration information that need to be downloaded into PM cards because of the changes. To make sure that the accurate Change NE List is displayed, complete the operation of “Export Configuration File to PM Card” of the active workspace and downloading the configuration files to the PM Cards before starting a new round of “Create Configuration” function.

This window can be invoked at the end of “Create Configurations” operation (See 2.9 Creating Configuration) or click on File Changed NEs List in the main menu.

“Save” button can be used to save the listing to an Excel csv file.

“Print” button can be used to print the listing to a printer.

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2.11 Viewing the Subnet Information NetCfgTool allows you to view the subnet information of the currently active or selected network. The subnet information contains the Network Address (and subnet mask) and IP addresses of the NE’s in the selected network.

To view the subnet information:

1. Click on Tools Subnet Information in the main menu. “Save” button can be used to save the listing to an Excel csv file. “Print” button can be used to print the listing to a printer.

2. The Subnet Information contains the following information about the selected network:

Network Address column: The network address is divided in to two parts –this division represented by the “/” sign. The IP address on the left of the / is the network address of the NE and the one on the right is the subnet mask.

Network Element Name: the associated name of the network element.

IP Address: The IP address assigned to the NE. For SCPMC’s with two IP addresses, this is normally the Primary IP address on the NE.

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2.12 Exporting Network Configuration Files

2.12.1 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 NetCfgTool 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 NetCfgToolFiles (*.dat).

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

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

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2.12.2 Exporting Network Configuration Files for PM Card

This function allows the user to create PM card configuration files automatically. NetCfgTool, creates the configuration for the given network and exports all configuration files (system.cfg and network.cfg) for each of the specified sites PMC's in the workspace.) This ultimately, saves time and minimizes 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 folder where the PM Card network configuration file will be exported. The file type of the exported file should be config (*.cfg). 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 to an Excel csv file. “Print” button can be used to print the listing to 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 cleared. Click on [Cancel] button if the contents of the Changed NEs List window are needed. The previous Changed NEs List window will return.

8. Verify that the file saved in the specified folder.

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2.13 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 NetCfgTool 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 will be saved.

3. Click on [Save] button.

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

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2.14 Printing Current Network This function allows the network designer to print the designed network. First please define an

area of network for print.

To define the Print Area:

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

2. The default print area that covers the entire window is displayed with surrounding dotted line as shown below.

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3. To define a new print area, press left button of the mouse and draw a box to cover the desired area as shown below.

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

2.15 About Network Configuration Tool To verify the version of the NetCfgTool being used:

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

2. Click on [OK] button to close the about box.

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3 Multiple CPMC Workspace

PNMS in normal operations manages more than one CPMC cluster. This section describes the procedure in creating multiple-CPMC configuration for the PNMS.

By default, the NetCfgTool 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 NetCfgTool window.

To add another CPMC cluster or group

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

2. Add the new workspace as necessary.

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3. If you would like to turn off Network List view window, click on View New Network List. To turn it on, click again View New Network List. Note that you can drag and drop Network List view window within the left and right bound of the NetCfgTool main window.

4. You have to separately Create Configuration for each workspace/network. Select the network that you want to create configuration and then click on Tools Create Configuration.

Note: the configuration files cannot be exported until “*” signs in the network name for all of the network workspaces disappear. That mean “Export” is not possible unless Create Configuration in each of the network workspaces is done.

5. The number of workspace depends on the network-sizing rule defined in the PNMS Engineering Manual.

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Appendix A: MIU Settings

To view the NE Properties of the individual MIU you have to click on the PMC button on the MIU block of the MIU Properties. This appendix will explain the naming convention used in the PMC button show 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 change the PMC usage of the 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 will be labeled as Additional PMC.)

Total PMC >= 2

Line Concentrator RPMC Additional PMC The additional PMC’s are sequential. When deleting a PMC, the NetCfgTool will delete the last PMC added first. 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

255.255.255.248

8 (32 subnets)

(88~95) xxx.xxx.xxx.88

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(96~103) xxx.xxx.xxx.96 (104~111) xxx.xxx.xxx.104 (112~119) xxx.xxx.xxx.112 (120~127) xxx.xxx.xxx.120 (128~135) xxx.xxx.xxx.128 (136~143) xxx.xxx.xxx.136 (144~151) xxx.xxx.xxx.144 (152~159) xxx.xxx.xxx.152 (160~167) xxx.xxx.xxx.160 (168~175) xxx.xxx.xxx.168 (176~183) xxx.xxx.xxx.176 (184~191) xxx.xxx.xxx.184 (192~199) xxx.xxx.xxx.192 (200~207) xxx.xxx.xxx.200 (208~215) xxx.xxx.xxx.208 (216~223) xxx.xxx.xxx.216 (224~231) xxx.xxx.xxx.224 (232~239) xxx.xxx.xxx.232 (240~247) xxx.xxx.xxx.240

(248~255) xxx.xxx.xxx.248 (0~3) xxx.xxx.xxx.0 (4~7) xxx.xxx.xxx.4 (8~11) xxx.xxx.xxx.8 (12~15) xxx.xxx.xxx.12 (16~19) xxx.xxx.xxx.16 (20~23) xxx.xxx.xxx.20 (24~27) xxx.xxx.xxx.24 (28~31) xxx.xxx.xxx.28 (32~35) xxx.xxx.xxx.32 (36~39) xxx.xxx.xxx.36 (40~43) xxx.xxx.xxx.40 (44~47) xxx.xxx.xxx.44 (48~51) xxx.xxx.xxx.48 (52~55) xxx.xxx.xxx.60 (56~59) xxx.xxx.xxx.56 (60~63) xxx.xxx.xxx.56 (64~67) xxx.xxx.xxx.64 (68~71) xxx.xxx.xxx.68 (72~75) xxx.xxx.xxx.72 (76~79) xxx.xxx.xxx.76 (80~83) xxx.xxx.xxx.80 (84~87) xxx.xxx.xxx.84 (88~91) xxx.xxx.xxx.88 (92~95) xxx.xxx.xxx.92 (96~99) xxx.xxx.xxx.96 (100~103) xxx.xxx.xxx.100 (104~107) xxx.xxx.xxx.104 (108~111) xxx.xxx.xxx.108

255.255.255.252

4 (64 subnets)

(112~115) xxx.xxx.xxx.112

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(116~119) xxx.xxx.xxx.116 (120~123) xxx.xxx.xxx.120 (124~127) xxx.xxx.xxx.124 (128~131) xxx.xxx.xxx.128 (132~135) xxx.xxx.xxx.132 (136~139) xxx.xxx.xxx.136 (140~143) xxx.xxx.xxx.140 (144~147) xxx.xxx.xxx.144 (148~151) xxx.xxx.xxx.148 (152~155) xxx.xxx.xxx.152 (156~159) xxx.xxx.xxx.156 (160~163) xxx.xxx.xxx.160 (164~167) xxx.xxx.xxx.164 (168~171) xxx.xxx.xxx.168 (172~175) xxx.xxx.xxx.172 (176~179) xxx.xxx.xxx.176 (180~183) xxx.xxx.xxx.180 (184~187) xxx.xxx.xxx.184 (188~191) xxx.xxx.xxx.188 (192~195) xxx.xxx.xxx.192 (196~199) xxx.xxx.xxx.196 (200~203) xxx.xxx.xxx.200 (204~207) xxx.xxx.xxx.204 (208~211) xxx.xxx.xxx.208 (212~215) xxx.xxx.xxx.212 (216~219) xxx.xxx.xxx.216 (220~223) xxx.xxx.xxx.220 (224~227) xxx.xxx.xxx.224 (228~231) xxx.xxx.xxx.228 (232~235) xxx.xxx.xxx.232 (236~239) xxx.xxx.xxx.236 (240~243) xxx.xxx.xxx.240 (244~247) xxx.xxx.xxx.244 (248~251) xxx.xxx.xxx.240

(252~255) xxx.xxx.xxx.252

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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 NetCfgTool 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 port. Otherwise, error will occur when you run Create Configuration.

As illustrated in the example below, configuration of dual master MIU is described.

1. First as illustrated in the figure below, place all the NE symbols on the workspace, 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 use the Line Properties dialog box to convert one of NMS ports to 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. 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 because of hardware restriction in MIU.

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 Create Configuration will be possible.

2. The configuration below is prohibited. Create Configuration will return error, since MIU (No.007) is not allowed to 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 prohibited 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 with PasolinkV3/PasolinkV4/Paso-S/MIU.

1. Use the following configuration and the error occurs from Create Configuration. It is because of hardware restriction of 19.2 kbps IC in 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). On the other side, connection of Pasolink+, No.005 and No.007 uses ASYNC (19.2 kbps). As a result, in the No.007, a 19.2K IC is required to serve two different protocols. That 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 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 MIIU (Line Concentrator / Hop)

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

1. If the MIU (Line Concentrator or Hop type) is connected with multi-drop connection as

succeeding section of the PASOLINK+ or PASOLINK Mx, please confirm the setting condition of NMS port in 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” setting

of each MIU is “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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NMS NMS NMS

3. In the above exampled connection, please confirm that the “Mode” setting of “NMS Port” in both MIUs are not same mode by opening the “Port” tab on “NE Properties” of both MIUs, if the same mode is set to the “NMS Port” of both MIUs, please set the reverse mode to “NMS Port” of CPM side by selecting the “Manual” mode in the “Mode Auto Assign” setting of “Port” tab on “NE Properties”, and then “NMS Port” of both MIUs can communicate by connecting with straight cable.

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

The doted square parts in the following figures are examples of usage for 2 system (NE) type MIU.

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NMS

NMS

NMS NMS

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