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WCM1100 (E1/T1)
WCM3100 (E3/DS-3)
Managed Ethernet Extender
DATE:
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Fortune House, Crabtree Office Village
Eversley Way, Egham Surrey, TW20 8RY, UK
E-Mail: support@metrodata.co.uk
WCM-Serial
V8.38

User Manual

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April 2014
76-02-082
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Ian Banbrook
Metrodata Ltd
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    WCM1100 (E1/T1) WCM3100 (E3/DS-3) WCM-Serial Managed Ethernet Extender V8.38 User Manual DATE: April 2014 DOCUMENT NO: 76-02-082 REVISION: PREPARED BY: Ian Banbrook Metrodata Ltd Fortune House, Crabtree Office Village Eversley Way, Egham Surrey, TW20 8RY, UK Tel +44 1 784 744700 Fax: +44 1 784 744730 E-Mail: support@metrodata.co.uk...
  • Page 2 METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 2 of 140 User Manual 76-02-082 Rev J...
  • Page 3 Further, Metrodata Ltd reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of Metrodata Ltd to notify any person of such revision or changes. Ó...

  • Page 4: Document Revision History

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 4 of 140 User Manual Document Revision History December 2010 Document Created June 2011 Document updated for Software version 7.9 and merged with WCM3100 product manual. January 2012 Upgraded for V7.14 application software,...
  • Page 5 METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 5 of 140 User Manual 76-02-082 Rev J...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 6 of 140 User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................12 Product Rear Panels............................13 1.1.1 WCM1100 ...............................13 1.1.2 WCM3100 ...............................14 1.1.3 WCM-Serial ............................14 Safety ................................14 Electro Magnetic Compatibility ........................15 1.3.1 EN55022 Statement ..........................15 1.3.2...
  • Page 7 METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 7 of 140 User Manual Access the WCM .............................26 Logging onto WCM ............................27 4.3.1 User Interface Navigation.........................28 Configure the WAN interface .........................29 4.4.1 WCM1100 E1 Configuration........................29 4.4.2 WCM3100 E3 Configuration........................30 4.4.3 WCM3100 DS-3 Configuration ........................30 4.4.4...
  • Page 8 METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 8 of 140 User Manual 5.2.7.3 Max Age ............................54 5.2.7.4 Hello Time .............................55 5.2.7.5 Forward Delay ..........................55 5.2.7.6 Tx Hold ............................55 5.2.7.7 Version ............................55 5.2.7.8 Status..............................56 5.2.7.8.1 Port Role ............................56 5.2.7.8.2 Port State ...........................56 Port Set Up Menu ............................57...
  • Page 9 METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 9 of 140 User Manual 5.3.2.5.2 Notifications ..........................76 5.3.2.6 L2 Management ..........................77 5.3.2.7 Link Loss Forwarding ........................77 5.3.2.8 Rate Limiting ..........................77 5.3.2.9 Counters ............................77 5.3.3 WCM1100 WAN Port ..........................78 5.3.3.1 State ...............................78 5.3.3.2 Interface ............................78...
  • Page 10 METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 10 of 140 User Manual Management Entity ............................97 5.5.1 Proxying ..............................97 5.5.1.1 Server Mode Proxy .........................98 5.5.1.1.1 Proxying ............................98 5.5.1.1.2 Host Interface ..........................98 5.5.1.1.3 DHCP ............................98 5.5.1.1.4 IP Address..........................99 5.5.1.1.5 Network Mask ..........................99 5.5.1.2...
  • Page 11 METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 11 of 140 User Manual 5.5.9 Ping ............................... 121 Saving the Configuration ..........................122 Global Status ..............................123 5.7.1 Interface ..............................123 5.7.2 State ..............................123 5.7.3 Test ............................... 124 5.7.4 Alarms ..............................124 5.7.4.1...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    User Manual 1 INTRODUCTION This manual instructs the user in the use of the WCM1100 Managed Ethernet Extender over E1, WCM3100 Managed Ethernet Extender over E3/DS-3 or WCM-Serial Managed Ethernet Extender over Serial Connections This guide describes the functionality of Software Release 8.31.

  • Page 13: Product Rear Panels

    Internal packet buffers enable the WCM to smooth out bursty traffic and prevent packet loss as the higher layer protocols rate adapt to the WAN capacity. The WCM1100 E1 port supports unframed, framed (with or without CRC-4 ) or fractional (Nx64k) operating modes.

  • Page 14: Wcm3100

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 14 of 140 User Manual 1.1.2 WCM3100 1.1.3 WCM-Serial 1.2 Safety The WCM must not be connected to cabling which would be required by BS6701 to equipped with over voltage protection. The following ports on the WCM are designated...

  • Page 15: Electro Magnetic Compatibility

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 15 of 140 User Manual 1.3 Electro Magnetic Compatibility In order to ensure EMC compliance, all signal and data cables must be shielded and use screened connector shells. The cable screens must be terminated to the screened connector shell and not connected to any pins of the connector.

  • Page 16: Installation

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 16 of 140 User Manual 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 WCM Rear Panel The WCM is available with either AC Mains or DC power options. 2.1.1 Mains Power The WCM has an internal power supply and is supplied via an IEC mains power socket.

  • Page 17: Redundant Dc Power

    The internal DC power modules are polarity protected, and internally fused. Metrodata recommend the use of fork terminals, ( not supplied ) for connection of power, as shown: However, if necessary, the stripped and twisted ends of the power wires may be inserted into the screw terminals, as shown.

  • Page 18: Base Label And Bit Switches

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 18 of 140 User Manual 2.2 Base Label and Bit Switches On the underside of the WCM unit there are bit switches which may be used to configure certain functions within the unit. The bit switches are used to configure the default settings following a cold start.

  • Page 19: Wcm3100 Base Label

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 19 of 140 User Manual 2.2.2 WCM3100 Base Label 2.2.3 WCM-Serial Base Label 76-02-082 Rev J...

  • Page 20: Bit Switches

    DHCP Enabled 2.2.4.4 Bit switch 4, Framing This bit switch determines the operating mode of the PDH WAN interface. E1 G.703, G.704 Framed with CRC-4 Enabled (WCM1100) E3 G.703, G.832 Framed (WCM3100) DS-3 G.703 C-Bit Framed (WCM3100) E1/E3/DS-3 G.703 Unframed...

  • Page 21: Bit Switch 5, Timing Mode

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 21 of 140 User Manual This bit switch is unused on the WCM-Serial which does not offer framed modes. 2.2.4.5 Bit switch 5, Timing Mode This bit switch determines the timing source for the PDH WAN interface...

  • Page 22: Bit Switch 8, Factory Default

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 22 of 140 User Manual 100Base-FX SFP 2.2.4.8 Bit switch 8, Factory Default This bit switch will clear the stored configuration and return the unit to the default settings as defined by the bit switches.
  • Page 23 METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 23 of 140 User Manual To mount the WCM in the 19 inch rack mount adaptor first remove the two M3x12 screws and washers from the rear panel of the unit. Then align the WCM rear panel with the mounting bracket, and secure the unit to the adaptor using the previously removed screws.

  • Page 24: Wcm Applications

    Manager and thus management traffic is isolated from the user traffic and the management VLAN, in this case 101, can be used to manage the WCM’s. WCM1100- B is configured with VLAN support enabled but each port is configured as an access port and isolated to a single VLAN.

  • Page 25: Vlan Trunk Mode

    In this mode, both WCM units have VLAN support enabled, and all ports are defined as access ports VLAN 101 is used as the management VLAN and in unit WCM1100-A the VLAN group 101 includes the LAN Port 1, the Manager and the PDH WAN port. At the remote end, The SFP port is disabled to prevent customer access to the WCM manager.

  • Page 26: Quick Start Configuration

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 26 of 140 User Manual 4 QUICK START CONFIGURATION The following guide gives a simple, quick start introduction to configuring the WCM for Normal Mode operation as shown in section 2.1 4.1 Cold Start the Unit When a WCM is shipped from the factory it will be in the default condition, however with previously used equipment this may not be the case.

  • Page 27: Logging Onto Wcm

    At the prompt, enter the password to gain access to the WCM. The default password is the product name, ie “wcm1100”, “wcm3100” or “wcm-serial”. For security, the password is obscured with an asterisk (*) being displayed for each character typed. An incorrect password will lead to the welcome banner being redisplayed.

  • Page 28: User Interface Navigation

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 28 of 140 User Manual 4.3.1 User Interface Navigation The WCM user interface is a simple, menu based interface. Each selectable item may be selected by typing the first capital of the option, e.g. for “Data port set-up” type <D>...

  • Page 29: Configure The Wan Interface

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 29 of 140 User Manual 4.4 Configure the WAN interface In order for two WCM units to communicate they must be connected using the WAN port. The WAN interface must be configured to match the network NTU configuration.

  • Page 30: Wcm3100 E3 Configuration

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 30 of 140 User Manual 4.4.2 WCM3100 E3 Configuration The WCM3100 WAN E3 port configuration menu is shown below: Metrodata WCM3100 "" Alarms: Major State Interface Timing Internal Framing G.832 First CAPITAL - select item <escape>...

  • Page 31: Wcm-Serial Configuration

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 31 of 140 User Manual 4.4.4 WCM-Serial Configuration The WCM-Serial has a multi-serial interface which can support many different electrical interface standards. The multi serial interface is presented on an HD60 connector and is compatible with standard Cisco serial cables.

  • Page 32: Set Ip Address

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 32 of 140 User Manual 4.5 Set IP Address From the Main Setup Menu, select Management Entity, Metrodata WCM3100 "" Alarms: Major MANAGEMENT ENTITY proXying <menu> intErface <menu> <menu> <menu> <menu> sNmp <menu>...

  • Page 33: Set Default Route

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 33 of 140 User Manual To change the IP settings for installation: DHCP For operation in a DHCP enabled network and automatic IP address allocation set this parameter to ON to enable DHCP address allocation.

  • Page 34: Save The Configuration

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 34 of 140 User Manual Metrodata WCM3100 "" Alarms: Major Destination Next Hop Type Prot. Mask ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 192.168.0.0 0.0.0.0 Mgmt direct local 80764 255.255.255.0 0.0.0.0 192.168.0.254 Mgmt indirect local 0.0.0.0 A - add entry...

  • Page 35: Advanced Configuration

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 35 of 140 User Manual 5 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION 5.1 System Configuration The system menu provides the basic administrative configuration items for the WCM and should be configured first. The System Menu is shown below: Metrodata WCM3100 ""...

  • Page 36: Setting The Time And Date

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 36 of 140 User Manual 5.1.1 Setting the Time and Date The WCM does not provide a non volatile Real Time Clock, instead it uses NTP to set the date and time following power up. In applications where NTP is not available, the WCM defaults to providing a simple uptime display.

  • Page 37: Setting The Node Name

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 37 of 140 User Manual 5.1.2 Setting the Node Name To enable identification of the WCM, it is useful to enter a meaningful name for the unit. The node name is entered as a string of up to 32 alpha numeric characters, including spaces.

  • Page 38: Access Control

    5.1.3.1 Password The local password for the WCM may be changed from the access control menu. The default password is the product name, ie “wcm1100”, “wcm3100” or “wcm-serial”, however for deployment a more secure password may be required. To change the unit password, select “Password” from the system menu. The WCM will...

  • Page 39: Password Recovery

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 39 of 140 User Manual 5.1.3.1.1 Password Recovery If for any reason, the password for access to the WCM is lost, the unit may be cold started by using bit switch 8 which will return the unit to the default factory configuration. The default factory password is the product name, “wcm1000”, “wcm3100”...

  • Page 40: Authentication

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 40 of 140 User Manual 5.1.3.4.1 Authentication The WCM supports three modes of password access control and authentication. The options are: Local (Default) The password access control is handled locally by the WCM unit and the unit password should be used to log in.

  • Page 41: Welcome Screen

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 41 of 140 User Manual The Encryption key may be changed as follows: Enter new string Password> ********** Verify> ********** In order for the new key to be accepted, both strings must match, a mismatch will lead to...
  • Page 42 METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 42 of 140 User Manual If a customized welcome is required, change to enabled and the menu will change as shown below: Metrodata WCM "WCM Node A" Alarms: Major WELCOME SCREEN Welcome screen...

  • Page 43: Software Version

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 43 of 140 User Manual Metrodata WCM3100 "WCM Node A" Alarms: Major WELCOME SCREEN -------------- This is an example of a Welcome Banner Welcome to the WCM Please enter the password> <Escape> - exit, other key - refresh...

  • Page 44: Output Config

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 44 of 140 User Manual 5.1.7 Output Config Normally TFTP is used to upload/download the system configuration files, however the text file may be output to the screen. To output the configuration file, you will need a terminal emulator such as Tera Term or Hyper Term which have the capability of capturing the screen output.

  • Page 45: Warm Start

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 45 of 140 User Manual Selecting the Input Config menu item leads to the following prompt Send file. Esc to End At this point, send the text file and once it is complete type <ESC> to terminate the transfer.

  • Page 46: System Event Log

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 46 of 140 User Manual Metrodata WCM3100 "WCM Node A" Alarms: Major EVENT LOGS System event log <display> Alarm event log <display> Config. event log <display> Full event log <display> First CAPITAL - select item <escape>...

  • Page 47: Config Event Log

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 47 of 140 User Manual 5.1.11.3 Config Event Log The config event log stores all changes that are made to the unit configuration as shown below: Metrodata WCM3100 "WCM Node A" Alarms: Major --- Config.

  • Page 48: Operational Modes

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 48 of 140 User Manual 5.2 Operational Modes The operational mode menu defines the operating mode for the unit. The menu is shown below: Metrodata WCM1100 "" Alarms: Major OPERATIONAL MODES VLAN Mode...

  • Page 49: Flow Control

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 49 of 140 User Manual 5.2.3 Flow Control The WCM supports IEEE 802.3x pause frame based flow control on all auto negotiating ports. Flow control may be globally enabled or disabled for the device.

  • Page 50: Rate Limiting Mode

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 50 of 140 User Manual 5.2.5 Rate Limiting Mode Each port supports rate limiting to police the input traffic stream. This configuration items determines the method of calculating the traffic stream bandwidth. The options are as...

  • Page 51: Priority Management

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 51 of 140 User Manual 5.2.6 Priority Management This configuration menu provides the configuration for the WCM QOS support. The priority management menu is as below: Metrodata WCM1100 "" Alarms: Major PRIORITY MANAGEMENT DSCP->C-Tag Mapping...

  • Page 52: Queue Priorities

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 52 of 140 User Manual The translation allows for the definition of 4 levels of priority as shown. The DSCP priorities are translated to PCP values. Whether the pcp used is odd or even is dependant upon the port default priority, as shown 5.2.6.2 Queue Priorities...

  • Page 53: Vlan Override

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 53 of 140 User Manual 5.2.6.3 VLAN Override The VLAN override menu allows the user to overwrite the PCP tag of incoming user frames to force the PCP to a defined level. The menu is as shown below: Metrodata WCM1100 ""...

  • Page 54: Rstp

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 54 of 140 User Manual 5.2.7 RSTP The WCM supports RSTP for loop prevention when resilient network topology is used. This menus defines the global RSTP configuration for the switch, port specific parameters, including PortFast are configured under the port menus.

  • Page 55: Hello Time

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 55 of 140 User Manual 5.2.7.4 Hello Time The Hello Time parameter defines the period between configuration BPDU transmissions on designated ports. 5.2.7.5 Forward Delay The Forward Delay is the timeout used by a port which is not receiving BPDU’s before a port will transition from DISCARDING to FORWARDING.

  • Page 56: Status

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 56 of 140 User Manual 5.2.7.8 Status The status screen enables the user to determine the RSTP state of the device and its position within the network topology. Metrodata WCM1100 "WCM1100" Alarms: Major...

  • Page 57: Port Set Up Menu

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 57 of 140 User Manual 5.3 Port Set Up Menu This section deals with the configuration of each of the user data port types including WAN, and LAN ports. A simple configuration will be shown for each type of port.

  • Page 58: Lan Port

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 58 of 140 User Manual 5.3.1 LAN Port The WCM has two external copper LAN ports which by default operate in 10/100/1000BaseT auto negotiating, auto crossover mode. The LAN ports are presented on RJ45 connectors and support access to the other external local LAN ports, the management processor or the WAN forwarding port.

  • Page 59: Cable Tester

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 59 of 140 User Manual 5.3.1.3 Cable Tester The cable tester allows a simple TDR test to be performed to test the electrical connectivity of the cable. Where unreliable operation is detected on a port, running a cable test will verify that the cable is correctly connected, and terminated.

  • Page 60: Max) Duplex

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 60 of 140 User Manual 5.3.1.6 (Max) Duplex When in auto negotiating mode, the max duplex displayed is the highest that will be advertised to the link partner. In non auto negotiating mode, the duplex is manually set by the user.

  • Page 61: L2 Management

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 61 of 140 User Manual 5.3.1.9 L2 Management The L2 management menu configures the layer 2 frame processing and control protocol support. The L2 management menu is as shown below: Metrodata WCM1100 ""...

  • Page 62: Vlan Allocation

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 62 of 140 User Manual 5.3.1.9.1.1.1 VLAN Allocation The VLAN Allocation defines which VLAN’s this port has membership of, Ingress frames with VLAN ID’s included in the allocation will be accepted, ID’s outside this range will be discarded.

  • Page 63: Default Priority

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 63 of 140 User Manual DSCP, Default For incoming IP frames use the DSCP priority, with the translation to determine the PCP value. For non IP use the default value. C-Tag, DSCP, Default For incoming tagged frames, the priority will be taken from the tag PCP priority.

  • Page 64: Port Mode

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 64 of 140 User Manual Metrodata WCM3100 "" Alarms: Major TAGGING & PRIORITY, LAN1 port Mode Trunk s-vlan Alloc EtherType 9100 Control S-VLAN First CAPITAL - select item <escape> - exit menu 5.3.1.9.1.2.1 Port Mode The port determines whether the port will act as an access or a trunk port.

  • Page 65: Default Priority (Access Port)

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 65 of 140 User Manual DSCP, Default For incoming IP frames use the DSCP priority, with the translation to determine the PCP value. For non IP use the default value. C-Tag, DSCP, Default For incoming tagged frames, the priority will be taken from the tag PCP priority.

  • Page 66: Oam

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 66 of 140 User Manual 5.3.1.9.2 OAM The WCM supports IEEE 802.3ah Link OAM which may be configured on a per port basis: Metrodata WCM3100 "" Alarms: Major OAM, LAN1 Mode Active Status <display>...

  • Page 67: Oam Status

    Node name: "Test Unit" Interface: LAN1 Interface AdSt OpSt LAN2 Down Down <Esc> - exit, <Enter> - refresh Where the peer device is another Metrodata device, proprietary extensions to OAM are used to report further remote peer status information. 76-02-082 Rev J...

  • Page 68: Oam Counters

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 68 of 140 User Manual 5.3.1.9.2.3 OAM Counters The counters provide an indication of the OAM interactions taking place. In normal operation, the information frames should be incrementing at a rate of 1 per second.

  • Page 69: Rstp

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 69 of 140 User Manual 5.3.1.9.3 RSTP When RSTP is enabled on the WCM unit, there are several parameters which need to be defined on a per port basis. The port rstp menu is shown below: Metrodata WCM3100 ""...

  • Page 70: Link Loss Forwarding

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 70 of 140 User Manual 5.3.1.10 Link Loss Forwarding When equipment is connected together over a network with intermediate nodes, and fault in the network may well not actually be seen by the end stations. Link loss forwarding is a mechanism for propagating link faults towards an end station.

  • Page 71: Limiting

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 71 of 140 User Manual 5.3.1.11.1 Limiting At each priority level, the rate limit policing may be enabled or disabled. When disabled, ingress frames at this priority are not limited. When rate limiting is enabled, ingress frames of this priority are limited according to the CIR/CBS parameters.

  • Page 72: Counters

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 72 of 140 User Manual 5.3.1.12 Counters Each LAN port provides a set of counters supporting the basic MIB-2 SNMP parameters as below: Interface Statistics ------------------------- ifInOctets 808916 ifInUcastPkts 2012 ifInNUcastPkts 5600 ifInDiscards...

  • Page 73: Sfp Port

    SFP MSA definition. Metrodata supplied SFP devices will indicate the SFP type, however some lower cost, lower quality SFP devices may not be correctly programmed and will indicate “UNKNOWN”...

  • Page 74: Speed

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 74 of 140 User Manual 5.3.2.4 Speed When a unit cold starts, the default speed is set according to the setting of bit switch 7 on the underside of the unit. The options are:...

  • Page 75: Sfp Management

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 75 of 140 User Manual 5.3.2.5 SFP Management The SFP management menu gives the user the option of displaying the SFP information inclulding module details and when available the diagnostics information. The menu also allows the notifications to be defined to allow for traps and alarms to be generated based on the SFP diagnostic information.

  • Page 76: Notifications

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 76 of 140 User Manual Where the fitted SFP supports the extended diagnostic interface, the extra information is displayed. 5.3.2.5.2 Notifications The Notifications menu allows traps and alarms to be generated based on alarms or warnings raised by the SFP diagnostic information.

  • Page 77: L2 Management

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 77 of 140 User Manual 5.3.2.6 L2 Management The L2 management menu is used to configure the L2 frame processing and control protocol support Refer to section 5.3.1.9 for a full description 5.3.2.7 Link Loss Forwarding When equipment is connected together over a network with intermediate nodes, and fault in the network may well not actually be seen by the end stations.

  • Page 78: Wcm1100 Wan Port

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 78 of 140 User Manual 5.3.3 WCM1100 WAN Port The WCM1100 WAN Port menu is as below: Metrodata WCM1100 "" Alarms: Major State Interface E1 Unbal (BNC) Timing Internal rx sEnsitivity Short-haul Framing...

  • Page 79: Timing

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 79 of 140 User Manual 1.1.1.1 Timing The E1 port may be operated in either: Internal E1 Transmit Timing derived from the internal oscillator Loop E1 Transmit Timing derived from the E1 Receive Timing. Under loss of signal conditions, the timing will fall back to the local oscillator.

  • Page 80: Allocation

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 80 of 140 User Manual 5.3.3.7 Allocation When Fractional Framing mode is selected, this configuration item allows the required timeslots to be configured. Metrodata WCM1100 "" Alarms: Major State Interface E1 Unbal (BNC)

  • Page 81: Wcm3100 Wan Port

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 81 of 140 User Manual 5.3.4 WCM3100 WAN Port The WCM3100 WAN Port menu is as below: Metrodata WCM3100 "" Alarms: Major State Interface Timing Internal Framing G.832 First CAPITAL - select item <escape>...

  • Page 82: State

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 82 of 140 User Manual 5.3.4.1 State The state configuration defines the Administrative State of the WAN port. For normal operation it must be set to UP. In applications where the WAN link is not used, the state should be set to Down to disable the alarm processing on the WAN port.

  • Page 83: Framing

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 83 of 140 User Manual 5.3.4.5 Framing The WAN port may be configured to operate in the following modes Unframed Clear channel, E3 or DS-3 Framed G.832 E3 / C-Bit DS-3 76-02-082 Rev J...

  • Page 84: Wcm-Serial Wan Port Configuration

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 84 of 140 User Manual 5.3.5 WCM-Serial WAN Port Configuration The main serial port menu varies depending upon which cable type is fitted. Below are the options shown for no cable, V.35 and X.21 For no cable fitted: Metrodata WCM-Serial ""...

  • Page 85: State

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 85 of 140 User Manual With X.21 DTE ( CAB-X21-MT ) fitted Metrodata WCM-Serial "" Alarms: Major State interface X.21 mode 'C' control 'I' state First CAPITAL - select item <escape> - exit menu 5.3.5.1 State...

  • Page 86: Mode

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 86 of 140 User Manual 5.3.5.3 Mode The normal operating mode of the WCM-Serial is in DTE mode where timing is supplied externally by the external NTU/Modem. For lab testing, a DCE mode is also available.

  • Page 87: Vcg

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 87 of 140 User Manual 5.3.6 VCG The VCG ( virtual concatenation group ) configuration menu is used to define the encapsulation method used for frames being transported over the WAN port. The VCG configuration menu is as below: Metrodata WCM3100 ""...

  • Page 88: Encapsulation

    5.3.6.3.1 HDLC HDLC mode is the only option supported on the WCM-Serial, and on WCM1100/3100 when unframed interfaces are selected. HDLC uses flags (0x7E) and bit stuffing to transmit packets over the WAN interface. When operating in HDLC mode, there are several parameters which can be changed 5.3.6.3.1.1 HDLC FCS...

  • Page 89: Payload Scrambler

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 89 of 140 User Manual 5.3.6.3.1.3 Payload Scrambler For security purposes and to ensure a good ones density an X^43 scrambler may be applied Both ends of the link MUST match otherwise traffic will not flow, For operation with an...

  • Page 90: Gfp

    User Manual 5.3.6.3.3 GFP The WCM1100 offers GFP encapsulation when used on a framed, byte synchronous interface. GFP uses idle packets to delimit and pad, and appends a four byte header to the packet along with a 32 bit FCS. Additional options are: Metrodata WCM1100 ""...

  • Page 91: Lcas/Vcat

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 91 of 140 User Manual 5.3.6.4 LCAS/VCAT Even though WCM units are all single WAN port models, they do support LCAS ( Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme ) however they will only support single link VCAT ( Virtual Concatenation ) if required.

  • Page 92: Link Loss Forwarding

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 92 of 140 User Manual 5.3.6.7 Link Loss Forwarding When equipment is connected together over a network with intermediate nodes, and fault in the network may well not actually be seen by the end stations. Link loss forwarding is a mechanism for propagating link faults towards an end station.

  • Page 93: Setup

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 93 of 140 User Manual 5.4 V.24 Setup The V.24 setup menu configures the local terminal interface for the WCM device. The menu is shown below: Metrodata WCM3100 "" Alarms: Major V.24 SET-UP...

  • Page 94: Console Set Up

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 94 of 140 User Manual 5.4.2 Console Set Up This menu defines the operating parameters of the terminal interface as shown: Metrodata WCM3100 "" Alarms: Major CONSOLE SET-UP Terminal type via Modem Baud rate...

  • Page 95: Baud Rate

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 95 of 140 User Manual 5.4.2.3 Baud Rate This sets the baud rate for the terminal interface. The default setting is 19200baud. The options are: 2400 4800 9600 19200 5.4.2.4 Parity This sets the parity for the terminal interface. The default setting is None...

  • Page 96: Data Bits

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 96 of 140 User Manual 5.4.2.5 Data Bits This sets the number of data bits per character for the terminal interface. The default setting is 8. The options are 5.4.2.6 Stop Bits This sets the number of stop bits per character for the terminal interace. The default setting is 2.

  • Page 97: Management Entity

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 97 of 140 User Manual 5.5 Management Entity The management entity menu defines the IP functionality of the WCM unit to enable remote management access via the LAN, SFP or WAN ports. Metrodata WCM3100 ""...

  • Page 98: Server Mode Proxy

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 98 of 140 User Manual 5.5.1.1 Server Mode Proxy Setting the mode to Server enables the WCM unit to act as a proxy server to a group of proxy clients attached to each of the ports. As a proxy server, the WCM unit will respond to ARP for remote proxy IP addresses and communicate using an in band management protocol with the client.

  • Page 99: Ip Address

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 99 of 140 User Manual 5.5.1.1.4 IP Address If DHCP is enabled, this will display the IP address served by the DHCP server, or if no server is available it will have the initial default IP address of 169.254.42.xx where xx is dependant upon which port the client is defined.

  • Page 100: Interface

    The physical address is the unique MAC address assigned to this unit. This address will be of the form: 00:C0:81:xx:yy:zz where 00:C0:81 is the Metrodata OUI, and xx.yy.zz is the unit identifier 5.5.2.3 DHCP The management entity can use DHCP for automatic IP address allocation, or it may be disabled for manual administration.

  • Page 101: Ip Address

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 101 of 140 User Manual DHCP inactive, manual setting of IP address required. 5.5.2.4 IP Address If DHCP is enabled, this will display the IP address allocated, or the default unit address of 169.254.42.42 if no server can be found.

  • Page 102: Statistics

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 102 of 140 User Manual 5.5.2.7 Statistics The management interface provides a full set of MIB-2 IfTable statistics for the port as shown below: Metrodata WCM3100 "" Alarms: Major Interface Statistics -------------------- ifInOctets...

  • Page 103: Default Ttl

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 103 of 140 User Manual 5.5.3 IP The IP menu defines the layer 3 functionality for the manager interface and is shown below: Metrodata WCM3100 "" Alarms: Major default TTL DSCP priority Routing table <display>...

  • Page 104: Routing Table

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 104 of 140 User Manual 5.5.3.3 Routing Table Where management frames are destined for IP subnets that are not part of the local subnet, a router must be used. To assist the manager in understanding how to route frames to remote subnets, the IP routing table gives directions on how to reach each remote destination.

  • Page 105: Delete A Route

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 105 of 140 User Manual 5.5.3.3.2 Delete a Route To delete a routing table entry, select delete entry and enter the IP address of the subnet you wish to delete along with the net mask as shown Metrodata WCM3100 ""...

  • Page 106: 76-02-082 Rev J

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 106 of 140 User Manual The available statistics are shown below: Metrodata WCM3100 "" Alarms: Major IP Statistics ------------- ipInReceives ipInHdrErrors ipInAddrErrors ipForwDatagrams ipInUnknownProtos ipInDiscards ipInDelivers ipOutRequests ipOutDiscards ipOutNoRoutes ipReasmReqds ipReasmOKs ipReasmFails ipFragOKs...

  • Page 107: Udp

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 107 of 140 User Manual 5.5.4 UDP The UDP menu displays the port numbers used for SNMP Get and Set operations as well as for Trap operation. These should not be altered. Metrodata WCM3100 ""...

  • Page 108: Statistics

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 108 of 140 User Manual 5.5.5.1 Statistics The statistics menu displays the SNMP MIB-2 IfTable TCP statistics as shown: Metrodata WCM3100 "" Alarms: Major TCP Statistics -------------- tcpActiveOpens tcpPassiveOpens tcpAttemptFails tcpEstabResets tcpInSegs tcpOutSegs...

  • Page 109: Snmp Management

    5.5.6.2 Contact Person The contact person is the SNMP MIB-2 system SysContact parameter, the default setting Metrodata Limited, Fortune House, Eversley Way, Egham, Surrey, TW20 8RY The parameter may be up to 255 characters and should be configured to reflect the actual installation requirements.

  • Page 110: Node Name

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 110 of 140 User Manual 5.5.6.3 Node Name The node name is the SNMP MIB-2 system SysName parameter. By default this entry is blank. The parameter may be up to 255 characters and should be configured to reflect the actual installation requirements.

  • Page 111: Statistics

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 111 of 140 User Manual The Access Rights supported are: None No Access Read Only Only SNMP GET access is allowed Read-Write SNMP GET/SET access allowed The Receive Traps parameter determines whether, under alarm conditions, Traps should be sent to this Network Manager.

  • Page 112: Trap Alarms

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 112 of 140 User Manual 5.5.6.7 Trap Alarms The WCM units have a large number of interfaces, all with a large number of alarms and possible sources of trap generation. This menu allows the individual alarm conditions to be defined as to whether they will force a trap to be generated or not.

  • Page 113: Sfp Port Trap Defintions

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 113 of 140 User Manual 5.5.6.7.2 SFP Port Trap Defintions Metrodata WCM3100 "" Alarms: Major 0 - LOS Trap 1 - LKDN Trap 2 - NF Trap 3 - LLF Trap 4 - FEFI...

  • Page 114: Vcg Port Trap Defintions

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 114 of 140 User Manual 5.5.6.7.3 VCG Port Trap Defintions Metrodata WCM3100 "" Alarms: Major 1 - LKDN Trap 3 - LLF Trap 4 - DEG Trap 5 - OAM Trap 6 - CFM...

  • Page 115: 76-02-082 Rev J

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 115 of 140 User Manual The alarm definitions for the WAN port are as follows Loss of Signal Loss of Frame All 1’s Received Remote Alarm Indication Loss of VCAT Multiframe Alignment Port in LCAS DNU ( Do not Use ) State...

  • Page 116: Telnet / Ssh

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 116 of 140 User Manual 5.5.7 Telnet / SSH The WCM unit allows remote management by either TELNET or the more secure, encrypted SSH V2. This menu configures the device for remote management access as shown: Metrodata WCM3100 ""...

  • Page 117: Tftp

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 117 of 140 User Manual 5.5.8 TFTP The WCM may be upgraded in the field using TFTP to upgrade the application software, or to save or load the configuration. In networks where firewalls and NAT addressing is used server mode must be used otherwise either client or sever mode may be used.

  • Page 118: Boot S/W Upgrade

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 118 of 140 User Manual If you wish to proceed, then confirm Y, and then enter the file name of the application software to download: File name: WCM1100.812 Whilst the download takes place, the current block received count will increase to indicate that the download is happening.

  • Page 119: Get Confuration File

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 119 of 140 User Manual If you wish to proceed, then confirm Y, and then enter the file name of the boot software to download: File name: WCM1100b.820 Whilst the download takes place, the current block received count will increase to indicate that the download is happening.

  • Page 120: Put Report

    –i “WCM IP Address” put “Source Filename” “Software File Name” tftp –i 192.168.0.1 put wcm1100.812 software Which will load a file named “wcm1100.812” onto the WCM with IP address 192.168.0.1 and load as a file called “software” 76-02-082 Rev J...

  • Page 121: Ping

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 121 of 140 User Manual 5.5.9 Ping Ping is a simple IP/ICMP utility that enables the management connectivity to be verified. Simply enter the IP address of the remote unit and ping will repeatedly send an ICMP Echo request, as shown below: Metrodata WCM3100 ""...

  • Page 122: Saving The Configuration

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 122 of 140 User Manual 5.6 Saving the Configuration Once the WCM has been configured, the configuration must be saved to the EEPROM to provide non-volatile storage. Metrodata WCM3100 "" Alarms: Major MAIN SET-UP Global status <display>...

  • Page 123: Global Status

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 123 of 140 User Manual 5.7 Global Status The Global status screen gives an overview of the status of the WCM unit, and should always be the first port of call when attempting to diagnose a network, or operational problem.

  • Page 124: Test

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 124 of 140 User Manual 5.7.3 Test If a port has a test mode enabled it is indicated in this column. The indications are as below: Test mode not active on this port...

  • Page 125: Lan Port Alarms

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 125 of 140 User Manual 5.7.4.1 LAN Port Alarms The following alarms may be indicated for a LAN port: LKDN Link Down. A port will enter the link down state if it is not connected, no cable plugged in, or the remote unit is not powered up;...

  • Page 126: Vcg Alarms

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 126 of 140 User Manual Link OAM Alarm. If OAM is enabled and responses from the peer device are not received for 3.5seconds the port will declare an OAM alarm. Once the OAM frames are received again, the alarm will be cleared.

  • Page 127: E1/E3 Wan Ports

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 127 of 140 User Manual 5.7.4.4 E1/E3 WAN Ports The following alarms may be seen on an E1 or E3/DS3 interface. Loss of Signal. No signal, or all zero’s is being received on the WAN interface.

  • Page 128: Mode, Speed, Duplex

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 128 of 140 User Manual 5.7.5 Mode, Speed, Duplex The Mode, Speed and Duplex columns indicate the fixed or negotiated parameters for the LAN and SFP interfaces. 5.7.6 VLAN Allocation The VLAN Allocation shows the VLAN ID’s for which this port is a member. Where a port is adding a tag, typically this will show a single ID.

  • Page 129: Alarm Extension

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 129 of 140 User Manual 5.8 ALARM EXTENSION The WCM unit has a dry contact change over relay for connection of an external alarm monitoring system. In the event that an external alarm bell, or audible warning device is connected it is highly desirable to be able to silence the alarm once the alarm has been acknowledged.

  • Page 130: 76-02-082 Rev J

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 130 of 140 User Manual The WCM units only provide a major alarm relay which is accessed via the 9 way D connection and is shared with the terminal port. The full terminal port connector pin out is as shown below:...

  • Page 131: Circuit / Flow Tests

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 131 of 140 User Manual 5.9 Circuit / Flow Tests The circuit/flow test menu is as shown: Metrodata WCM3100 "" Alarms: Major CIRCUIT/FLOW TESTS port Loops <menu> Test pattern <menu> First CAPITAL - select item <escape>...

  • Page 132: Timeout

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 132 of 140 User Manual When Physical Loops are disabled, only Safe loops may be applied including OAM loops and the WAN port Remote Loop. Both of these loop types disconnect the port selected for test from the LAN and there broadcast loops will not occur.

  • Page 133: Vcg Loops

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 133 of 140 User Manual 5.9.1.4 VCG Loops The VCG ports support the following loopback options: 5.9.1.4.1 VCG OAM-RL loop The VCG ports can request their OAM peer device apply a loopback. This loop is only available where OAM is enabled on the link.

  • Page 134: Ll, Local Loop

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 134 of 140 User Manual Once testing is complete, the loop may be removed by selecting NONE. At this point the Loop Down command will be sent for 5 seconds, again TX will be displayed. The remote unit will remove the loop on receipt of the loop down command.

  • Page 135: Test Pattern

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 135 of 140 User Manual 5.9.2 Test Pattern The Test pattern generator is only available for E1, E3 or DS-3 WAN ports and is not available on the serial port. The Test pattern generator allows a BERT test to be performed on the WAN interface.

  • Page 136: State

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 136 of 140 User Manual 5.9.2.1 State The state indicates the state of the BERT generator. The options are: Disabled WAN payload contains normal user traffic Enabled WAN payload contains a BERT test pattern.

  • Page 137: Results

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 137 of 140 User Manual 5.9.2.4 Results The results display shows the results as the test progresses. Metrodata WCM3100 "" Alarms: Major BERT Test Results ----------------- Test Seconds Out of Sync Seconds 4490...

  • Page 138: Bit Error Rate

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 138 of 140 User Manual 5.9.2.4.4 Bit Error Rate The bit error rate is calculated based on the number of errors received as a rate based on the total received bit count. During a short test the BER should usually be 0, however rates of 10-3 are considered unavailable, whilst 10^-6 is severely errored and indicate major problems with the line.

  • Page 139: Performance Data

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 139 of 140 User Manual 5.10 Performance Data The performance data loggers will collect interface alarm and error statistics for a rolling 24 hour period storing the information in 15 minute buckets. The performance data setup menu is shown below: Metrodata WCM3100 ""...

  • Page 140: Summary Style

    METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 140 of 140 User Manual 5.10.3 Summary Style The WCM performance data may be displayed in several formats. G.821 Display seconds, errored seconds etc % G.821 Shows the errored seconds as a percentage of the total seconds...

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