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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, A CRONYMS AND A BBREVIATIONS ....................................................................... 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: N AMING THE INDIVIDUAL NETWORKS IN A WORKSPACE ................... 5 2.7 NETWORK PROPERTIES: NETWORK A DDRESS 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 S AVING CURRENT WORKSPACE............................................................................................... 50 2.14 PRINTING CURRENT NETWORK ............................................................................................... 51 2.15 A BOUT 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 varyaccording to equipment configurations, equipment operation modes, setting parameters,NetCfgTool application program version, etc. Screens contained in this manual are thelatest one at the moment of publishing, however, they may differ from actual screens onyour NetCfgTool.


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1 Network Configuration Tool

The Network Configuration Tool (NetCfgTool) is an optional application tool for the PasolinkNetwork Management System, which provides an easy to use graphical interface in building NECPASOLINK 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 NetworkManagement System (PNMS).

1.1 Purpose

This document illustrates the use of the NetCfgTool. The explanation focuses on the commonfunctions of the NetCfgTool and therefore is for general-purpose operation use. Moreover, theNEC PNMS is also described in passing for the users to have a general idea of the NECPASOLINK NMS.

1.2 Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations

PNMS Pasolink Network Management System

PNMT Pasolink Network Management TerminalPMC/CTRL Pasolink Management Card. (for Pasolink V3/Pasolink

V4/Pasolink-S/MIU only.)Control (CTRL) Module for Pasolink Mx/Pasolink

+ only.

CPMC / CPM (for Pasol ink V3/Pasolink V4/Pasolink-S/MIU only)

Root NE (for Pasolink Mx/Pasolink

+ only)

Central PMC/CTRL. The PMC/CTRL located on thecentral station's IDU and is directly connected to thePNMS. Acts as the master in the HDLC chain and areresponsible 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 Pasol ink V3/Pasolink V4/Pasolink-S/MIU only)

Normal NE (for Pasol ink Mx/Pasolink

+ only)

Remote PMC/CTRL. The PMC/CTRL located on theremote 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 theremote site and is configured as slave to theCPMC/Root NE but is a master to the sub-networkbelow it. An “S” sign is displayed as part of SCPM NEicon. A “B” sign is displayed as part of Branch NE icon.Furthermore, A light blue “B” sign indicates that nofurther subnet group can be spawn from this subnetgroup, 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 MenuFileEditNetworkViewToolsHelp

FileNew

OpenSaveSave As

Print AreaPrint

ExportChanged NE List

Exit Application

EditUndoRedo

Delete

Select All

Select Add Network Element Add BB Line

Network Element Type

NetworkNewDelete

Properties

ToolsCreate Configuration

Subnet Information

View

Network List

File for PNMSConfiguration Files for PM Card

SettingClear

Pasolink V3Pasolink V4Pasolink MxPasolink-S

MIU (LineConcentrator)MIU (HOP)Pasolink+ STM-1Pasolink+ STM-0Pasolink+ 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 savethe 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 modifythe current network configuration. Once you load an existing/current workspace you will be ableto modify, delete or add NE’s on the network. (See also 2.13 Saving Current Workspace.)

To open an existingworkspace:

1. Click on File Open atthe main menu of themain window.

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

3. Click on Open button.

4. Verify that the correct

workspace is opened inthe 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 provideuseful names to each of the networks. By default, Network-x, where x is the network number, isassigned.

To set the network name:

1. Click on Network Properties from the main menu or right clickanywhere on the current Networkwindow to open the NetworkProperties window.

2. Enter the name you want to beassociated to thisworkspace/network in the NetworkName 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 assignedNetwork Address and Subnet Mask in the Network Properties window. (Please refer to thePNMS Engineering Manual for the network-sizing rule and IP addressing scheme.)

To set the subnet of the selected network:

1. Click on Network Properties fromthe main menu or right clickanywhere on the current Networkwindow to open the NetworkProperties window.

2. Click on Subnet tab on the NetworkProperties window.

3. By default the NetCfgTool will utilizethe private network address172.18.0.0 with subnet mask255.255.254.0. This subnet allocates512 IP addresses to the selected

network. You can modify this subnetby selecting the default subnet and clicking on [Modify] button.

In cases wherein the network was initially assigned a smaller subnet, you can add anothersubnet when the IP address runs out. Click on [Add] button to assign a new subnet to theselected network. (NOTE: The registrable number of network address and subnet masksetting is up to 5.)

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

NOTE: The maximum number of NE’s per CPMC network is 416 NE’s regardless to whethermore than 416 IP addresses are assigned to the network. (See PNMS EngineeringManual)


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4. The ensuing window, Network Address window, allows you to modify the default subnet byeither changing the Network Address or the Subnet mask that will be used by the selectednetwork. You can increase or decrease the allocated IP address on the selected networkby 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 networkaddress 172.18.0.64 with subnet mask255.255.255.192 was given to the selectednetwork, NetCfgTool will allocate IP address172.18.0.65-126 to this network. Note that in thisexample 62 IP addresses were assigned and 2were 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, theensuing window enables you to define anothersubnet that will be added to the existing subnet.

Click on [Add] button to apply the new subnet. (NOTE: The registrable number of network addressand 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 orPasolink 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 mainmenu to add a network element. Select the type of NE that you would like to add from thepull-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 inthe 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 withback-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 beconnected to the output or the NMS signal source -No.001in this example. PMC NMS port splits only the input signalbut not the output signal. This is a hardware limitation of thePMC.

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 networkdesigner 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-backconnection types.

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

Red: represents the 64kbps/RS-422/SYNC connections between NE1 and NE1 ofPasolink 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 PasolinkV3/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 PasolinkMx/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:

1. Right click on the selected NE to bringup the context menu.

(Or double click on the selected NE toopen the NE Properties window.)

2. Click on Properties to open the NEProperties window.

3. The NE Properties window willappear. The default is the General tabwindow, which shows the currentconfiguration.

4. In this window, Equipment Type, NEName, Area Name, Note, PMC Type,

NE Name Position, and AntennaDirection can be defined and modified.The definitions of these parametersare 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. (PasolinkV3 or Pasolink V4 or Pasolink-S)

Network Element Name Defines the name of the NE. Maximum number ofcharacters 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. Maximumnumber 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-CPMName 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 theworkspace.


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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 NetworkParameters 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 NMSPort 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 definitionsof 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


Assign IP Address manually When “Assign IP Address manually” check box isselected, user can modify IP Address of both DPU andNMS ports.

Assign Subnet Mask manually When “Assign Subnet Mask manually” check box isselected, user can modify Subnet Mask of both DPU andNMS ports.

IP Address Defines the assigned IP Address of the selected NE.

Subnet Mask Defines which part of the PMC IP Address will be maskedand be defined as its subnet. This also, defines what classof 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 NetworkElement

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 maskedand be defined as its subnet. This also, defines what classof 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:

1. Right click on the selected NE tobring up the context menu.(Or double click on the selected NEto open the NE Properties window.)

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

3. The NE Properties window will

appear. Click on Port tab to displaythe Port Configuration Parameterswindow.

4. In this window, baud rate of theDPU Port and NMS Port can bemodified. The definitions of theseparameters are listed in Table 2.3.


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


Action Mode Defines the role of the DPU Port of NE. * The possiblemodes 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 possiblemodes 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:

1. Right click on the selected NE to bring upthe context menu.

(Or double click on the selected NE toopen the NE Properties window.)

2. Click on Properties in the context menuto open the NE Properties window.

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

4. In this window, the Master Timeout,Master Interval, Slave Timeout, Auto RollChange, Roll Change and High BER DPU

Inhibit can be defined and changed. Thedefinitions of these parameters are listedin Table 2.4.

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


Master Timeout The time in seconds wherein the PMC will assume that it has lostcommunication link with the master PMC.

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

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

Auto Role Change If enabled, the PMC will automatically change its role from slave tomaster PMC, once it has lost its link with the master PMC in the uppernetwork. It will also automatically change back to slave once the linkwith 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 pollingmessage from the CPMC before it changes itself to assume the role ofthe CPMC.

High BER DPU Inhibi t 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 receivesdegraded 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 ofPasolink 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 NEto open the NE Properties window.)

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

3. The NE Properties window willappear. Click on Other tab todisplay the Other Parameterswindow.

4. In this window, the Auto Set Time,Set Time Interval, Auto Write Back,and Write Back Interval can bechanged. The definitions of theseparameters 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 itstime to the PNMS or CPMC.

Auto Wri teback If enabled, the PMC automatically writes the Log data and PMdata to the Flash ROM.

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

2.8.6.6 Editing PNMS Parameters (for CPMC only) of Pasol ink 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 PNMSParameters 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 parametersin 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


PNMS Connection Defines the type of connection used by the CPMC to thePNMS. 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/LANPasolink-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 thePNMS. The CPMC can connect to the PNMS PC eitherthru Direct connection (Dial-Up) or Router connection.

IP Address When the RS232C or RS422 PNMS connection isselected, the fields are sensitive. The IP address definesthat is used by the RS232C or RS422 port of the PasolinkIDU.

RS232C/RS422

Net Mask Subnet Mask of the RS232C or RS422 port mentionedabove.

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 bringup the context menu(Or double click on the selected NE to

open the NE Properties window.)

2. Click on Properties in the contextmenu to open the NE Properties

window.

3. The NE Properties window will bedisplayed 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 ofPasolink Mx and Pasolink

+:

1. Right click on the selected NE to bring up the

context menu.(Or double click on the selected NE to openthe NE Properties window.)

2. Click on Properties in the context menu toopen the NE Properties window.

3. The NE Properties window will appear. Thedefault is the General tab window, whichshows the current configuration.

4. In this window, NE Name, Area Name, Note,CTRL Type, NE Name Position, and Antenna

Direction can be changed. The definitions ofthese parameters are listed in Table 2.7.

Table 2.7 General Parameters of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+


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

Network ElementName

The name of the NE in the network. Maximum numberof characters allowed is 32.

Area Name The area where the NE is located (optional). Maximumnumber 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 NEor Normal NE.

Root NE Checked when selected NE is Root NE. This isautomatically checked by the NetCfgTool for every

Pasolnk+ Root NE.

SubnetSeparation Mode

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

CTRL Type

Radio/NE1Interface

When the Subnet Separation mode is set to manual,this parameter can be customized. Either the DPU/NE1is separated or in the same subnet.

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

Position/Direction

AntennaDirection

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

Port Information This provides the IP information of the available port inthe selected NE. The IP address that the port uses andits 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 theRadio/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 “SeparateInterface” 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 Pasoli nk Mx and Pasolink+


Assign IP Address manually When “Assign IP Address manually” check box isselected, user can modify IP Address (Radio/NE1).

Assign Subnet Mask manually When “Assign Subnet Mask manually” check box isselected, user can modify Subnet Mask (Radio/NE1).

Bridge IP Address IP address of the Bridge or LAN port of the selectedNE

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 whenNE1 (64000 bps is used). The possible modes areMaster, Slave and Disabled.

2.8.7.3 Editing NE2 Parameters of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+

To change the NE2 Parameters of Pasolink Mxand Pasolink

+:

1. Right click on the selected NE to bring upthe context menu.(Or double click on the selected NE toopen the NE Properties window.)

2. Click on Properties in the context menuto open the NE Properties window.

3. The NE Properties window will appear.

Click on the NE2 tab to bring up the NE2port information.

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


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Table 2.9 NE2 Parameters of Pasolink Mx and Pasolink+


Data Link Type of data link protocol used by NE2. This is always setat 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 portcan either be Master, Slave or blank.

Terminal Auto Assign

Automatically allow the NetCfgTool to terminate the HDLCconnection of the selected NE’s NE2 port, if it is the lastport in the HDLC line. (Recommended)

HDLC

Terminate If “Terminal Auto Assign” is set to Manual, the terminationon 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+:

1. Right click on the selected NE to bring upthe context menu.(Or double click on the selected NE to openthe NE Properties window.)


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

4. The IP address and Netmask of the LANport is defined in this window. It is shownonly if the back to back connection is set toLAN.


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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 isassigned as Root NE.

To change the PNMS Parameters:

1. Right click on the selected NE to bring upthe context menu.(Or double click on the selected NE toopen the NE Properties window.)

2. Click on Properties in the context menu toopen the NE Properties window.

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

4. In this window, the IP Address and subnet

mask information of the PNMS port isdefined. The definitions of theseparameters are listed in Table 2.10.

Table 2.10 PNMS Parameters of Pasolink Mx and Pasol ink+


PNMS Connection Defines the type of connection used by the Root NE tothe PNMS. The Root NE can connect to the PNMS PCeither thru V.11 (Dial-UP) connection or LAN (IP)connection.

IP Address When the Ethernet connection is selected, the LANfields are sensitive. The IP address defines that that isused by the LAN port of the IDU. Note that is only usedwhen the LAN port is used for PNMS connectionIP address of LAN port of the NE. This is only set if theselected 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.11fields are sensitive. The IP address defines that that isused by the V.11 port of the IDU. Note that is onlyused 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 Mxand Pasolink

+:

1. Right click on the selected NE to bring up the

context menu.(Or double click on the selected NE to openthe NE Properties window.)


3. The NE Properties window will appear. Clickon the Routing tab to display the routingparameters.

4. The IP address of the Default Gateway can beset in this window. The Default Gateway IP

address is normally the IP address of thePNMS PC / Workstation or the associatedrouter 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+:


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 SNTPparameters.


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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 modulecan either be synchronized to the PNMS PC / Workstation, a time-server with SNTP in thenetwork or set to None or no time synchronization. The IP address of the time-server aswell as the Refresh Interval- the time in seconds that has elapsed before the NE will try tosynchronize 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 Lineconcentrator.)

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

3. The Properties window of the Line Concentrator contains the parameters shown anddefined 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)


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 selectedequipment.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 Lineconcentrator symbol. Maximum number of characters allowed

is 29.NOTE: This is the primary name NE in the workspace. Thisname will NOT be associated to the configuration file for thisNE. To set the name for the configuration file see section2.8.8.1 1) Editing General Parameters of MIU (LineConcentrator), Table 2.12)

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

Symbol

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

MIU CPMC Normal This button contains the NE properties of the Lineconcentrator. 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 LineConcentrator.

(Or double click on the selected MIUto open the Properties window.)

2. Select Properties from the contextmenu to open the Properties window.

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

4. The NE Properties of the LineConcentrator will be displayed. Clickon [OK] button to apply the save

and close the window. [Cancel] button will close the window withoutsaving 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 LineConcentrator to bring up the contextmenu.(Or double click on the selected MIUto open the Properties window.)

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


4. The NE Properties window willappear. The default is the General tab window, which shows the currentconfiguration.

5. In this window, the NE Name, AreaName, Note, Equipment Type and A/D Convert Type can be changed.The definitions of these parametersare listed in Table 2.12.


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Table 2.12 General Parameters of MIU (Line Concentrator)


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.

Area Name The area where the NE is located (optional).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).

PerformanceMonitor Input

Not Available.

System

A/D Convert Type The number of Analog-to-Digital conversions usedin the MIU. The MIU is capable of processing amaximum of two (2) A/D conversions.

PMC Type Set as CPMC for line concentrators – cannot bemodified.

2) Editing Network Parameters of MIU (Line Concentrator)

(Refer to 2.8.6.2 Editing Network Parameters of Pasolink V3, Pasol ink V4 and Pasolink-S.)

3) Editing HDLC Parameters of MIU (Line Concentrator)

To change the HDLC configuration parameters:

1. Right click on the selected Lineconcentrator to bring up the contextmenu.(Or double click on the selected MIUto open the Properties window.)

2. Click on Properties in the contextmenu to open the Properties window.


4. The NE Properties window willappear. Select HDLC tab in the NEProperties window.

5. The HDLC parameters windowcontains the parameters concerningthe HDLC settings of the target LineConcentrator. Note that the HDLCdefault values are the optimum(recommended) settings. Thedefinition of the HDLC parameters isshown in Table 2.13.


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Table 2.13 HDLC Parameters of MIU (Line Concentrator)


Master Timeout The time in seconds wherein the PMC will assumethat it has lost communication link with the masterPMC.

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

HDLC Timer

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

Auto Role Change If enabled, the PMC will automatically change itsrole from slave to master PMC, once it has lost itslink with the master PMC in the upper network. Itwill also automatically change back to slave oncethe link with the master is restored. This is normallyset to "Enable".

Role Change

Role ChangeTimeout

The elapsed time in seconds that the slave PM cardwaits for the polling message from the CPMC

before it changes itself to assume the role of theCPMC.

HDLC Relay High BER DPUInhibit

If High BER DPU Inhibit is set to Enable, Hi BERalarm is inhibited. This means that it will not beactivated even if the DPU port receives degradeddata.

4) Editing Port Parameters of MIU (Line Concentrator)

To change the Port configuration parameters:

1. Right click on the selected Line

Concentrator to bring up the contextmenu.(Or double click on the selected MIUto open the Properties window.)

2. Click on Properties in the contextmenu to open the Properties window.


4. The MIU’s NE Properties windowwill appear.

5. Select the Port tab. The Port tabwindow contains the parametersdefining the port settings of the targetLine Concentrator. The definition ofthe Port parameters is shown inTable 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 modeon the NMS port can be set to RS485_TX orRS485_RX.


Terminal Auto Assign Automatically allow the NetCfgTool to terminatethe 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, thetermination on the NMS port can be set to Enableor Disable.Terminates the RS485 protocol line whenenabled.

5) Other Parameters of MIU (Line Concentrator)

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

1. Right click on the selected LineConcentrator to bring up thecontext menu.(Or double click on the selectedMIU to open the Properties window.)

2. Click on Properties in the contextmenu to open the MIU Properties window.


4. The Line Concentrator’s NEProperties window will appear.

5. Select the Other tab. The Other tab window contains theparameters defining the Time andFlash ROM settings of the targetLine Concentrator. The definition ofthe Other parameters is shown inTable 2.15.


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Table 2.15 Other Parameters o f MIU (Line Concentrator)


Auto Set Time If enabled, the PMC automatically sets it time tomatch that of the PNMS or the CPMC.

Set Time

Set Time Interval The time interval before the PMC periodicallysynchronizes its time to the PNMS or CPMC.

Auto Wri te Back If enabled, the PMC automatically writes the Logdata and PM data to the Flash ROM.

Flash ROM

Write Back Interval The time interval before the PMC writes the Logdata 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.)

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

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

5. Select the PNMS tab window. The PNMS tab window contains the parameters defining thePNMS connection type, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and other networkparameters of the Line concentrator. As connection LAN or RS232/RS422 is selected, thecorresponding parameters in the ensuing box are applied. The definition of the PNMS portparameters is shown in Table 2.16.


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Table 2.16 PNMS Parameters of MIU (Line Concentrator)


PNMS Connection Defines the type of connection that the PMC in the Lineconcentrator has the PNMS. There are three (3) possiblePNMS 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 usingRS422/19.2kbps/V.11 Asynchronous InterfaceLAN: PMC connects directly to an Ethernet network using10BaseT/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 thePMC.

LAN*

DefaultGateway

Defines the IP address where of the machine where thetraps 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 ofthe PNMS PC/WS.In case of WAN or networks wherein the PNMS is locatedin another network, this will be the IP address of thenearest router.

ConnectionType

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

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

RS232C/RS422

Net Mask Defines the subnet mask used by the PNMS port of thePMC.

*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 orRPMC. 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 selectedMIU (Hop).

3. The Properties window of the MIU contains the parameters shown and defined in Table2.17.

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


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Table 2.17 Properties of MIU (Hop)


Equipment Specifies the type of equipment monitored by the MIU. Theyare 2000S or 2300S or 2500S or 2600S or 3000S or 3500Sor Other equipment.

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

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

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

Repeater Type The repeater type specifies the mode of repeating the signalat the 2600S radio. The 2600S can function as either a“DropIns” or “Through” repeater. This is only available for2600S 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 isselected 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 thePerformance Monitor function.

System

FASYNC Alarm Active Specifies when the FASYNC alarm is active for the selectedequipment. (Low Active or High Active) This data is used inUAS measurement of the Performance Monitor.

Name The primary name that will be associated with the targetMIU’s symbol in the workspace. This name will be the

displayed on the NetCfgTool workspace and will NOT beassociated to the configuration files. Maximum number ofcharacters allowed is 29.To set the NE name for the configuration files, please go tosection 2.8.9.1 1) Editing General Parameters of MIU (Hop),Table 2.18) and set the PMC’s individually –if more than onePMC is installed in the target MIU.

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

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. Thiscontains the network, HDLC, port and other parameters

connected to the NMS setting of the MIU. It also describesthe PMC type (CPMC, SCPMC, or RPMC) and the PMCUsage (Normal, Additional PC, Regular CH, or ProtectionCH). (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 MIUwill be displayed. Click on [OK] button toapply the save and close the window.[Cancel] button will close the windowwithout saving the changes.

1) Editing General Parameters of MIU (Hop)

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

1. Right click on the selected MIU to bringup the context menu.

(Or double click on the selected MIU toopen the Properties window.)

2. Click on Properties in the context menuto open the MIU Properties window.


4. The MIU’s NE Properties window willappear. The default is the General tabwindow, which shows the current

configuration.

5. In this window, the NE Name, Area Name,Note, Equipment Type, PerformanceMonitoring, A/D Convert Type and PMCType can be changed. The definitions ofthese parameters are listed in Table 2.18.


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Table 2.18 General Parameters of MIU (Hop)


NE Name The name that will be associated to the target NE. This namewill be applied in the configuration files. Maximum number ofcharacters allowed is 32.

Area Name The area where the NE is located (optional). Maximum numberof characters allowed is 32.

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

PMC Usage In case that the selected MIU contains more than one PMC. Thefollowing 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 areused 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 AdditionalPMC.

EquipmentType

The type of equipment monitored by the target MIU.

PerformanceMonitor Input

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

System

A/D ConvertType

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

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, Pasol ink V4 and Pasolink-

S.)

3) Editing HDLC Parameters of MIU (Hop)

To change the HDLC configurationparameters of MIU (Hop):

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

2. Click on Properties in the context menu

to open the MIU Properties window.


4. The MIU’s NE Properties window willappear.

5. Select the HDLC tab. The HDLC tabwindow contains the parametersconcerning the HDLC settings of thetarget MIU. Note that the HDLC default

values are the optimum (recommended)settings. The definition of the HDLCparameters is shown in Table 2.19.


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Table 2.19 HDLC Parameters of MIU (Hop)


MasterTimeout

The time in seconds wherein the PMC will assume that ithas 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 assumethat the link with its slave PMC is lost.

Auto RoleChange

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

Role Change

Role ChangeTimeout

The elapsed time in seconds that the slave PM card waitsfor the polling message from the CPMC before it changesitself 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 ifthe DPU port receives degraded data.

4) Editing Port Parameters of MIU (Hop)

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

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

2. Click on Properties in the context

menu to open the MIU Properties window.

3. Click on [CPMC (or SCPMC orRPMC) Normal] button on theProperties window.

4. The MIU’s NE Properties windowwill appear.

5. Select the Port tab. The Port tabwindow contains the parametersdefining the port settings of the

target MIU. The definition of thePort parameters is shown in Table2.20.


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Table 2.20 Port Parameters of MIU (Hop)


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/RS232and 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 theNMS port can be set to RS485_TX or RS485_RX.


Terminal Auto Assign

Automatically allow the NetCfgTool to terminate the HDLCconnection of the selected NE’s NMS port, if it is the lastport in the HDLC line. (Recommended)

NMS Port

Terminate If Terminal Auto Assign is set to Manual, the terminationon 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):

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

2. Click on Properties in the context menuto open the MIU Properties window.

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

4. The MIU’s NE Properties window willappear.

5. Select the Other tab. The Other tabwindow contains the parametersdefining the Time and Flash ROM

settings of the target MIU. Thedefinition of the other parameters isshown in Table 2.21.

Table 2.21 Other Parameters of MIU (Hop)


Auto Set Time If enabled, the PMC automatically sets it timeto match that of the PNMS or the CPMC.

Set Time

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

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

Flash ROM

Write Back Interval The time interval before the PMC writes theLog 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):

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.)

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

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

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

5. Select the PNMS tab. The PNMS tab window contains the parameters defining the PNMSconnection type, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and other network parametersof 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 portparameters is shown in Table 2.22.


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Table 2.22 PNMS Port Parameters of MIU (Hop)


PNMS Connection Defines the type of connection that the PMC in the Lineconcentrator 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 usingRS422/19.2kbps/V.11 Asynchronous InterfaceLAN: PMC connects directly to an Ethernet network using10BaseT/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 thePMC.

LAN*

DefaultGateway

Defines the IP address where of the machine where thetraps 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 ofthe PNMS PC/WS.In case of WAN or networks wherein the PNMS is locatedin another network, this will be the IP address of thenearest router.

ConnectionType

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

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

RS232C/RS422

Net Mask Defines the subnet mask used by the PNMS port of thePMC.

*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 twoNEs connected with back-to-back connection can be changed. RS-485 or RS-232C can beused. 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 bedisplayed on the Network window as follows.


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2.9 Creating Configuration

Create Configuration function allows flexibility in designing network configuration. This functioncan automatically make configuration for PM Cards and PNMS. IP Addresses and PM Type areautomatically assigned to the PM Cards in the workspace. Configuration is done, by consideringthe 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 tocontinue.


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4. Check the “Automatically set PMC type” box if necessary on the ensuing window. Byticking this box, NetCfgTool will automatically set PMC type and allocate NE's according tothe 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 errorsencountered in the creation of the network configuration, this message will just prompt theuser 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] buttonprovides information of the NE’s that have been modified when the configuration wascreated. 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 havebeen 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 lastupdate of the network. It indicates those NE’s whose configuration information that need to bedownloaded into PM cards because of the changes. To make sure that the accurate Change NEList is displayed, complete the operation of “Export Configuration File to PM Card” of the activeworkspace and downloading the configuration files to the PM Cards before starting a new roundof “Create Configuration” function.

This window can be invoked at the end of “Create Configurations” operation (See 2.9 CreatingConfiguration) 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 ofthe 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 divisionrepresented 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, thisis normally the Primary IP address on the NE.


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2.12 Export ing 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 easilymodify 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: youcan 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 andnetwork.cfg) for each of the specified sites PMC's in the workspace.) This ultimately, saves timeand 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 beexported. The file type of the exported file should be config (*.cfg). The file will be storedin /../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 formatthat can be opened using the NetCfgTool for future modifications in the network. It isrecommended that the user save the existing workspace for an easier addition, and/ormodification 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 anarea 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 dottedline 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 thedesired 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 theprocedure in creating multiple-CPMC configuration for the PNMS.

By default, the NetCfgTool opens one workspace during startup. Each workspace represents onenetwork and each network in turn represents one CPMC cluster or group. The default workspaceis 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 thateach of the newly created workspaces has a “*” sign appended to its network name, forexample, Network-1*, Network-2*, etc. “*” sign will disappear once Create Configuration isexecuted 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 dropNetwork 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 thenetwork that you want to create configuration and then click on Tools CreateConfiguration.

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 CreateConfiguration in each of the network workspaces is done.

5. The number of workspace depends on the network-sizing rule defined in the PNMSEngineering 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 MIUblock of the MIU Properties. This appendix will explain the naming convention used in the PMCbutton 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 theHLDC polling.

The PMC Usage depends on the order of the PMC in the MIU and the redundancy. The tablebelow 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/otherequipment 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 isRegular CH. When adding new PMC’s the user must changethe PMC usage of the additional PMC’s individually in the MIUproperties window.When changing the PMC Usage a warning message willappear. (i.e When adding a new PMC on the existing systemthe 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.

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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 Address255.255.254.0(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.0255.255.255.128 128 (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


(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






(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











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Subnet MaskNumber of available IP address/subnet

Range Network Address

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

(104~111) xxx.xxx.xxx.104

(112~119) xxx.xxx.xxx.112


(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


(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






















(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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Subnet MaskNumber of available IP address/subnet

Range Network Address

(116~119) xxx.xxx.xxx.116

(120~123) xxx.xxx.xxx.120

(124~127) xxx.xxx.xxx.124


(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


(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


(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 defaultNetCfgTool 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 assignedto 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, placeall the NE symbols on the workspace,connect them with MIU using BB line.

2. As shown in the figure above the connectionsfrom No.002 and No.007 to No.001 are bothassigned to NMS port. You need use the LineProperties dialog box to convert one of NMSports to DPU port as illustrated in the figurebelow.

3. After the line properties are modified, MIU(No.001) will be assigned with 1 NMS portand 1 DPU port. Create Configuration willthen be possible.

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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 theMaster 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 theMulti-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

DPUNMS


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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 isbecause 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 twodifferent protocols. That is not possible.

Instead, SYNC (64K) IC is used for the connection.

PPP19.2 kbps

ASYNC19.2 kbps


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2. To change the connection of No.005 and No.007 from ASYNC to SYNC, please use theLine 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 CreateConfiguration will then be possible.

PPP19.2 kbps

SYNC64 kbps


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