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Netconfig Tool Oper Manual
Netconfig Tool Oper Manual
Netconfig Tool Oper Manual
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NEC Corporation
Copyright 2004
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DOCUMENT WARRANTY................................................................................................................ II
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PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................... 1
DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ....................................................................... 1
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
2.15
2.8.1
2.8.2
2.8.3
2.8.4
2.8.5
2.8.6
2.8.7
2.8.8
2.8.9
2.8.10
2.12.1
2.12.2
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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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1.1
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
NE
ODU
IDU
HDLC
DSC
PPP
SNTP
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2
2.1
NetCfgTool Operation
NetCfgTool Command Menu Structure
File
New
Open
Save
Save As
Setting
Clear
Print Area
Print
File for PNMS
Configuration Files for PM Card
Export
Changed NE List
Exit Application
Edit
Undo
Redo
Main Menu
File
Edit
Network
View
Tools
Help
Delete
Select All
Select
Add Network Element
Add BB Line
Network Element Type
Pasolink V3
Pasolink V4
Pasolink Mx
Pasolink-S
MIU (LineConcentrator)
MIU (HOP)
Pasolink+ STM-1
Pasolink+ STM-0
Pasolink+ PDH
Network
New
Delete
Properties
View
Network List
Tools
Create Configuration
Subnet Information
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2.2
Starting NetCfgTool
To start NetCfgTool:
1. Go to Start
menu.
Programs
NetCfgTool
2.3
Closing NetCfgTool
To close the NetCfgTool application:
1. Go to File
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2.4
2.5
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2.6
1. Click on Network
Properties
from the main menu or right click
anywhere on the current Network
window to open the Network
Properties window.
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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.)
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2.8
2.8.1
Editing Workspace
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:
icon in the tool bar or click on Edit Network Element Type from the main
1. Click on
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
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
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2.8.3
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 NEs.
Red: represents the 64kbps/RS-422/SYNC connections between NE1 and NE1 of
Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+ NEs.
Violet: represents the RS485/19200bps/ASYNC connections NE2 and NE1 of Pasolink
Mx/Pasolink+ NEs or RS485/9600bps/ASYNC connection between Pasolink
V3/PasolinkV4/Pasolink-S/MIU and Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+ NEs or
RS485/19200bps/ASYNC connection between Pasolink Mx/Pasolink+ and Pasolink
V3/PasolinkV4/Pasolink-S/MIU NEs.
Blue: represents the LAN (Ethernet) back-to-back connection between Pasolink
Mx/Pasolink+ NEs.
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2.8.6.1
Definition
Specifies the type of equipment of the target NE. (Pasolink
V3 or Pasolink V4 or Pasolink-S)
Defines the name of the NE. Maximum number of
characters allowed is 32.
Defines the name of the area where the NE is located.
(Optional). Maximum number of characters allowed is 32.
Optional note used to describe the selected NE. Maximum
number of characters allowed is 100.
Defines the role of the NE in the network. It can either be a
CPM, RPM or Sub-CPM
Defines the position where the NE Name will be displayed in
relation to the NE bitmap in the workspace
Defines the direction where the NE is facing in the
workspace.
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2.8.6.2
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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DPU Port
NMS Port
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Subnet Name
Opposite Network
Element
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Subnet Name
2.8.6.3
Definition
When Assign IP Address manually check box is
selected, user can modify IP Address of both DPU and
NMS ports.
When Assign Subnet Mask manually check box is
selected, user can modify Subnet Mask of both DPU and
NMS ports.
Defines the assigned IP Address of the selected NE.
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).
Defines the name of the DPU Port sub-network.
Defines the IP Address of the opposite station
Defines the assigned IP Address of the selected NE.
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).
Defines the name of the NMS Port sub-network.
To change the Port Configuration Parameters 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
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
DPU Port
Definition
Defines the role of the DPU Port of NE. * The possible
modes are Master, Slave, and Repeater.
Defines the speed of the DPU Port in bits-per-second (bps).
Baud Rate
Defines the role of the NMS Port of NE. * The possible
NMS Port
Action Mode
modes are Master, Slave, Repeater and Disabled.
Defines the speed of the NMS Port in bits-per-second (bps).
Baud Rate
Defines the wiring (interface) protocol used
Mode
* This item will not be defined until Create Configuration is done.
2.8.6.4
Action Mode
To change the HDLC Configuration Parameters of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S:
Table 2.4 HDLC Configuration Parameters of Pasolink V3, Pasolink V4 and Pasolink-S
Parameter
Master Timeout
Master Interval
Slave Timeout
Auto Role Change
Definition
The time in seconds wherein the PMC will assume that it has lost
communication link with the master PMC.
The time in seconds where in the PMC will check for the polling signal
from the master PMC.
The time in seconds wherein the master PMC will assume that the link
with its slave PMC is lost.
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".
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.
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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2.8.6.6
Definition
If enabled, the PMC automatically sets its time to match that of the
PNMS or the CPMC.
The time interval before the PMC periodically synchronizes its
time to the PNMS or CPMC.
If enabled, the PMC automatically writes the Log data and PM
data to the Flash ROM.
The time interval before the PMC writes the Log data and PM data
to the Flash ROM.
Editing PNMS Parameters (for CPMC only) 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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LAN
IP address
Net Mask
Default Gateway
RS232C/RS422
Connection Type
IP Address
Net Mask
2.8.7
Definition
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 of LAN port of the target NE.
Subnet mask of LAN port mentioned above.
IP address of Default Gateway.
Normally the IP address of the PNMS PC.
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.
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.
Subnet Mask of the RS232C or RS422 port mentioned
above.
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2.8.7.1
Equipment Type
Network Element
Name
Area Name
Note
CTRL Type
CTRL Type
Root NE
Subnet
Separation Mode
Radio/NE1
Interface
Position/
Direction
Name Position
Antenna
Direction
Port Information
Definition
The type of equipment: Pasolink Mx, Pasolink+ STM-1,
STM-0 and PDH.
The name of the NE in the network. Maximum number
of characters allowed is 32.
The area where the NE is located (optional). Maximum
number of characters allowed is 80.
Additional description, or remark on the NE (optional).
Maximum number of characters allowed is 100.
Role of the CTRL in the network. Root NE, Branch NE
or Normal NE.
Checked when selected NE is Root NE. This is
automatically checked by the NetCfgTool for every
Pasolnk+ Root NE.
Automatically or Manually set the subnet of the
DPU/Radio port and the NE1 port.
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.
The position of the text in the workspace can be
customized here.
The antenna icon in the workspace can be customized
to face either Right or Left.
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
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
Assign IP Address manually
Definition
When Assign IP Address manually check box is
selected, user can modify IP Address (Radio/NE1).
When Assign Subnet Mask manually check box is
selected, user can modify Subnet Mask (Radio/NE1).
IP address of the Bridge or LAN port of the selected
NE
Subnet mask of the LAN port
IP Address of Radio
IP Address of NE1
Radio /Speed
Radio /Opposite IP
Address
NE1 /Speed
NE1 /Mode
Port Setting
2.8.7.3
Bridge IP Address
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Table 2.9 NE2 Parameters of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+
Parameter
Common
Data Link
HDLC
IP Address
Net Mask
Speed
Mode
Terminal Auto
Assign
Terminate
2.8.7.4
Definition
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 of NE2.
Subnet mask of NE2 port.
Speed of NE2 port.
Specifies if the NE2 port is used in HDLC. The NE2 port
can either be Master, Slave or blank.
Automatically allow the NetCfgTool to terminate the HDLC
connection of the selected NEs NE2 port, if it is the last
port in the HDLC line. (Recommended)
If Terminal Auto Assign is set to Manual, the termination
on the NE2 port can be set to On or Off.
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2.8.7.5
LAN
IP Address
Subnet Mask
V.11 (Default)
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Speed
Definition
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.
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.
Subnet mask of LAN port mentioned above.
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 of the V.11 port mentioned above.
Connection speed used by the dial-up.
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2.8.7.6
2.8.7.7
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+:
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 to open the NE Properties window.
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
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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Equipment
Redundancy
Total PMC
Symbol
Type
Repeater Type
Bit Rate ID
FASYNC Alarm
Active
Name
Name Position
Line Direction
MIU
CPMC Normal
Definition
In Line Concentrator this field will display Line Concentrator
and will be grayed-out/not selectable.
Not Applicable.
The total number of PMCs 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.
Not Applicable.
Not Applicable.
Not Applicable.
Not Applicable.
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)
The position where the name of the selected Line
concentrator will be displayed.
Defines which side the NMS line will be added to the Line
concentrator.
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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NE Name
Area Name
Note
PMC Usage
Equipment Type
Performance
Monitor Input
A/D Convert Type
PMC Type
Definition
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.
The area where the NE is located (optional).
Maximum number of characters allowed is 32.
Additional description of the NE (optional).
Maximum number of characters allowed is 100.
Not Available
Displayed as Line Concentrator (not selectable).
Not Available.
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.
Set as CPMC for line concentrators cannot be
modified.
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Master Timeout
Master Interval
Slave Timeout
Role Change
Role Change
Timeout
HDLC Relay
Definition
The time in seconds wherein the PMC will assume
that it has lost communication link with the master
PMC.
The time in seconds where in the PMC will check
for the polling signal from the master PMC.
The time in seconds wherein the master PMC will
assume that the link with its slave PMC is lost.
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".
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.
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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Action Mode
NMS Port
Baud Rate
Mode
Action Mode
Definition
Defines the role of the DPU Port of MIU.
Disabled for Line Concentrator.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Defines the role of the NMS Port of MIU.
Set to Master for Line concentrators.
Defines the speed of the NMS Port in bits-persecond (bps).
If Mode Auto Assign is set to Manual, the mode
on the NMS port can be set to RS485_TX or
RS485_RX.
Defines the wiring (interface) protocol used
Baud Rate
Mode Auto Assign
Mode
Terminate
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Flash ROM
Definition
If enabled, the PMC automatically sets it time to
match that of the PNMS or the CPMC.
The time interval before the PMC periodically
synchronizes its time to the PNMS or CPMC.
If enabled, the PMC automatically writes the Log
data and PM data to the Flash ROM.
The time interval before the PMC writes the Log
data and PM data to the Flash ROM.
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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LAN*
IP Address
Net Mask
Default
Gateway
RS232C/RS422
Connection
Type
IP Address
Net Mask
Definition
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 RS232C/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.
Defines the IP address that will be assigned to the LANPNMS port of the PMC.
Defines the subnet mask used by the LAN port of the
PMC.
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.
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 routers serial port.
Defines the IP address that will be assigned to the PNMS
port of the PMC.
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
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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Redundancy
Total PMC
Type
Repeater Type
Bit Rate ID
Symbol
Name
Name Position
Line Direction
MIU
PMC Button
[CMPC/SCPCM/RPMC
Normal/Additional/etc]
Definition
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.
The redundancy of the selected equipment. (1+0, 1+ 1, or
N+1 system.)
The total number of PMCs needed to monitor the selected
equipment.
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.
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.)
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.
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.
The primary name that will be associated with the target
MIUs 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 PMCs individually if more than one
PMC is installed in the target MIU.
The position where the name of the target MIU will be
displayed.
Defines which side the NMS line will be added to the MIU.
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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Area Name
Note
PMC Usage
Equipment
Type
Performance
Monitor Input
A/D Convert
Type
PMC Type
Definition
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.
The area where the NE is located (optional). Maximum number
of characters allowed is 32.
Additional description of the NE (optional). Maximum number of
characters allowed is 100.
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.
The type of equipment monitored by the target MIU.
The number of MIU channels used for performance monitoring
functions. The MIU can accommodate up to 2 CH for
performance monitoring purposes.
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.
The role of the PMC in the target MIU NE in the HDLC chain.
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Master
Timeout
Master Interval
Slave Timeout
Role Change
Auto Role
Change
Role Change
Timeout
HDLC Relay
Definition
The time in seconds wherein the PMC will assume that it
has lost communication link with the master PMC.
The time in seconds where in the PMC will check for the
polling signal from the master PMC.
The time in seconds wherein the master PMC will assume
that the link with its slave PMC is lost.
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".
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.
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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Action Mode
Baud Rate
Mode
NMS Port
Action Mode
Baud Rate
Mode Auto
Assign
Mode
Terminal Auto
Assign
Terminate
Definition
Defines the role of the DPU Port of MIU.
Defines the speed of the DPU Port in bits-per-second
(bps).
Defines the protocol used in the DPU port. RS-422/RS232
and G.703 can be used in the MIUs DPU port.
Defines the role of the NMS Port of MIU.
Defines the speed of the NMS Port in bits-per-second
(bps).
If Mode Auto Assign is set to Manual, the mode on the
NMS port can be set to RS485_TX or RS485_RX.
Defines the wiring (interface) protocol used
Automatically allow the NetCfgTool to terminate the HDLC
connection of the selected NEs NMS port, if it is the last
port in the HDLC line. (Recommended)
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
Flash ROM
Definition
If enabled, the PMC automatically sets it time
to match that of the PNMS or the CPMC.
The time interval before the PMC periodically
synchronizes its time to the PNMS or CMPMC.
If enabled, the PMC automatically writes the
Log data and PM data to the Flash ROM.
The time interval before the PMC writes the
Log data and PM data to the Flash ROM.
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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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Definition
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 RS232C/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.
Defines the IP address that will be assigned to the LANLAN*
IP Address
PNMS port of the PMC.
Defines the subnet mask used by the LAN port of the
Net Mask
PMC.
Defines the IP address where of the machine where the
Default
traps from the PMC will be forwarded.
Gateway
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.
Specifies whether the RS232C/RS422 connection is
RS232C/RS422 Connection
Direct or through Router.
Type
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 routers serial port.
Defines the IP address that will be assigned to the PNMS
IP Address
port of the PMC.
Defines the subnet mask used by the PNMS port of the
Net Mask
PMC.
*Option only available if the PMC used in the MIU supports LAN connection.
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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+ NEs. 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
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 NEs 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 NEs displayed in the workspace to verify if all the NEs have
been assigned with appropriate IP address and names.
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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. 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 SCPMCs with two IP addresses, this
is normally the Primary IP address on the NE.
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Export
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).
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Export
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.
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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. 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.
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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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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
Total PMC = 1
(Line concentrator/other
equipment with no redundancy).
Redundant System
1+0/1+1
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Appendix B: Subnets
Table B1 Available IP Address and Subnet for Managed Network
Subnet Mask
255.255.254.0
(Default)
255.255.255.0
255.255.255.128
255.255.255.192
64 (4 subnets)
255.255.255.224
32 (8 subnets)
255.255.255.240
16 (16 subnets)
255.255.255.248
8 (32 subnets)
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Network Address
(0~511)
xxx.xxx.xxx.0
(0~255)
(0~127)
(128~255)
(0~63)
(64~127)
(128~191)
(192~255)
(0~31)
(32~63)
(64~95)
(96~127)
(128~159)
(160~191)
(192~223)
(224~255)
(0~15)
(16~31)
(32~47)
(48~63)
(64~79)
(80~95)
(96~111)
(112~127)
(128~143)
(144~159)
(160~175)
(176~191)
(192~207)
(208~223)
(224~239)
(240~255)
(0~7)
(8~15)
(16~23)
(24~31)
(32~39)
(40~47)
(48~55)
(56~63)
(64~71)
(72~79)
(80~87)
(88~95)
xxx.xxx.xxx.0
xxx.xxx.xxx.0
xxx.xxx.xxx.128
xxx.xxx.xxx.0
xxx.xxx.xxx.64
xxx.xxx.xxx.128
xxx.xxx.xxx.192
xxx.xxx.xxx.0
xxx.xxx.xxx.32
xxx.xxx.xxx.64
xxx.xxx.xxx.96
xxx.xxx.xxx.128
xxx.xxx.xxx.160
xxx.xxx.xxx.192
xxx.xxx.xxx.224
xxx.xxx.xxx.0
xxx.xxx.xxx.16
xxx.xxx.xxx.32
xxx.xxx.xxx.48
xxx.xxx.xxx.64
xxx.xxx.xxx.80
xxx.xxx.xxx.96
xxx.xxx.xxx.112
xxx.xxx.xxx.128
xxx.xxx.xxx.144
xxx.xxx.xxx.160
xxx.xxx.xxx.176
xxx.xxx.xxx.192
xxx.xxx.xxx.208
xxx.xxx.xxx.224
xxx.xxx.xxx.240
xxx.xxx.xxx.0
xxx.xxx.xxx.8
xxx.xxx.xxx.16
xxx.xxx.xxx.24
xxx.xxx.xxx.32
xxx.xxx.xxx.40
xxx.xxx.xxx.48
xxx.xxx.xxx.56
xxx.xxx.xxx.64
xxx.xxx.xxx.72
xxx.xxx.xxx.80
xxx.xxx.xxx.88
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Subnet Mask
255.255.255.252
4 (64 subnets)
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Network Address
(96~103)
(104~111)
(112~119)
(120~127)
(128~135)
(136~143)
(144~151)
(152~159)
(160~167)
(168~175)
(176~183)
(184~191)
(192~199)
(200~207)
(208~215)
(216~223)
(224~231)
(232~239)
(240~247)
(248~255)
(0~3)
(4~7)
(8~11)
(12~15)
(16~19)
(20~23)
(24~27)
(28~31)
(32~35)
(36~39)
(40~43)
(44~47)
(48~51)
(52~55)
(56~59)
(60~63)
(64~67)
(68~71)
(72~75)
(76~79)
(80~83)
(84~87)
(88~91)
(92~95)
(96~99)
(100~103)
(104~107)
(108~111)
(112~115)
xxx.xxx.xxx.96
xxx.xxx.xxx.104
xxx.xxx.xxx.112
xxx.xxx.xxx.120
xxx.xxx.xxx.128
xxx.xxx.xxx.136
xxx.xxx.xxx.144
xxx.xxx.xxx.152
xxx.xxx.xxx.160
xxx.xxx.xxx.168
xxx.xxx.xxx.176
xxx.xxx.xxx.184
xxx.xxx.xxx.192
xxx.xxx.xxx.200
xxx.xxx.xxx.208
xxx.xxx.xxx.216
xxx.xxx.xxx.224
xxx.xxx.xxx.232
xxx.xxx.xxx.240
xxx.xxx.xxx.248
xxx.xxx.xxx.0
xxx.xxx.xxx.4
xxx.xxx.xxx.8
xxx.xxx.xxx.12
xxx.xxx.xxx.16
xxx.xxx.xxx.20
xxx.xxx.xxx.24
xxx.xxx.xxx.28
xxx.xxx.xxx.32
xxx.xxx.xxx.36
xxx.xxx.xxx.40
xxx.xxx.xxx.44
xxx.xxx.xxx.48
xxx.xxx.xxx.60
xxx.xxx.xxx.56
xxx.xxx.xxx.56
xxx.xxx.xxx.64
xxx.xxx.xxx.68
xxx.xxx.xxx.72
xxx.xxx.xxx.76
xxx.xxx.xxx.80
xxx.xxx.xxx.84
xxx.xxx.xxx.88
xxx.xxx.xxx.92
xxx.xxx.xxx.96
xxx.xxx.xxx.100
xxx.xxx.xxx.104
xxx.xxx.xxx.108
xxx.xxx.xxx.112
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Subnet Mask
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Network Address
(116~119)
(120~123)
(124~127)
(128~131)
(132~135)
(136~139)
(140~143)
(144~147)
(148~151)
(152~155)
(156~159)
(160~163)
(164~167)
(168~171)
(172~175)
(176~179)
(180~183)
(184~187)
(188~191)
(192~195)
(196~199)
(200~203)
(204~207)
(208~211)
(212~215)
(216~219)
(220~223)
(224~227)
(228~231)
(232~235)
(236~239)
(240~243)
(244~247)
(248~251)
(252~255)
xxx.xxx.xxx.116
xxx.xxx.xxx.120
xxx.xxx.xxx.124
xxx.xxx.xxx.128
xxx.xxx.xxx.132
xxx.xxx.xxx.136
xxx.xxx.xxx.140
xxx.xxx.xxx.144
xxx.xxx.xxx.148
xxx.xxx.xxx.152
xxx.xxx.xxx.156
xxx.xxx.xxx.160
xxx.xxx.xxx.164
xxx.xxx.xxx.168
xxx.xxx.xxx.172
xxx.xxx.xxx.176
xxx.xxx.xxx.180
xxx.xxx.xxx.184
xxx.xxx.xxx.188
xxx.xxx.xxx.192
xxx.xxx.xxx.196
xxx.xxx.xxx.200
xxx.xxx.xxx.204
xxx.xxx.xxx.208
xxx.xxx.xxx.212
xxx.xxx.xxx.216
xxx.xxx.xxx.220
xxx.xxx.xxx.224
xxx.xxx.xxx.228
xxx.xxx.xxx.232
xxx.xxx.xxx.236
xxx.xxx.xxx.240
xxx.xxx.xxx.244
xxx.xxx.xxx.240
xxx.xxx.xxx.252
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NMS
DPU
Multi-Drop Connection
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
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ASYNC
19.2 kbps
PPP
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.
SYNC
64 kbps
PPP
19.2 kbps
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NE2
<Pattern 2>
NMS
NMS
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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.
NMS
NMS
NMS
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NMS
NMS
NMS
NMS
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