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Page 3 VSAT C) ....................67 ONFIGURING THE IDEO 11.4 DSCP ..........................67 BANDWIDTH ON DEMAND ........................69 TRAFFIC INITIATED LOGON ........................ 71 Publication no. 101557 Page 2 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 4 NABLING EADER OMPRESSION 14.2 ....................... 73 ISABLE EADER OMPRESSION ROUTING OF MULTICAST TRAFFIC ....................74 UPDATING THE STM SATLINK VSAT SW ..................75 16.1 ....................... 75 UTOMATIC OFTWARE PDATE 16.2 ........................
Page 5 STANDARDIZATION OF TIMING COMPENSATION ..........157 APPENDIX N. RECEIVER AND TRANSMITTER AUTO START ............158 APPENDIX O. ACCESSING THE FORWARD LINK SIGNALLING ............159 Publication no. 101557 Page 4 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 6: Introduction
SatLink VSAT User Guide 1. Introduction The STM SatLink 1000, 1910, and 2000 are the indoor units (IDUs) of the STM SatLink VSAT family of DVB-RCS VSATs. They perform several functions: they are satellite modems (at Layer 1); they handle data link layer processing (at Layer 2) for both satellite and LAN communications;...
Page 7: Guide
STM SatLink 4035, P/N 106546 Initial Configuration The STM SatLink VSAT IDU must be configured before it can communicate via the satellite to and from the network Hub. The parameters to be configured are explained in section 6.2. The configuration of the VSAT IDU can be carried out using the configuration tools: •...
Page 8: Unpacking
• Stand for vertical placement (SatLink 1000 only) • AC adapter (SatLink 1000/2000 only ) • Power cord • Brackets for 19” rack mounting (SatLink 1910 only) Publication no. 101557 Page 7 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 9: Installation
Determine if the victim needs artificial respiration or external cardiac compressions; then take appropriate action. 3.1.2 Site requirements The STM SatLink VSAT IDU shall be connected to 110/240 VAC, 50-60Hz power. Publication no. 101557 Page 8 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 10 Coaxial 75 Ω F-type jack for the cable to the LNB. RX coaxial jack Coaxial 75 Ω F-type jack for the cable to the BUC. TX coaxial jack Table 2: SatLink 2000 Rear Panel LEDs Publication no. 101557 Page 9 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 11 Coaxial 75 Ω F-type jack for the cable to the BUC. TX coaxial jack Table 2: SatLink 1000 Rear Panel Description 3.2.3 SatLink 1910 Front and Rear Panel Publication no. 101557 Page 10 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 12 Coaxial 75 Ω F-type jack for the cable to the LNB. RX coaxial jack Coaxial 75 Ω F-type jack for the cable to the BUC. TX coaxial jack Table 2: Description of SatLink 1910 Rear Panel Publication no. 101557 Page 11 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 13 Ensure that the airflow around the sides and back of the SatLink VSAT IDU is not restricted. The STM SatLink 1900/1901/1910 can be mounted in any EIA-standard 19-inch telecommunications rack or cabinet. The STM SatLink 1000 and 2000 need to be placed on a shelf if it is to be placed in a rack.
Page 14 Interface Connections 3.5.1 RX/TX cables between IDU and ODU The coaxial cables from the ODU are connected to the type F coaxial jacks on the back panel of the STM SatLink VSAT IDU. •...
Page 15: Onfiguration
PC client to obtain the IP address automatically from the VSAT IDU (section 4.1.1) or configure the PC with a static IP address (section 4.1.2). Figure 10: Windows XP Menu for Configuring the Client TCP/IP Configuration. Publication no. 101557 Page 14 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 16 DHCP server such as IP address, subnet mask, default Gateway, DNS servers and lease time. Figure 12: ipconfig /all print out from an MS-DOS window Publication no. 101557 Page 15 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 17 A host may have the following configuration; IP address 192.168.0.2, Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 and default gateway 192.168.0.1, where the IP address of the default gateway should be the IP address of the VSAT LAN interface. Publication no. 101557 Page 16 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 18 To manage the SatLink VSAT via the Web interface, start the web browser and type in the IP address of the STM SatLink VSAT in the address field as shown in Figure 14. The factory default IP address of the SatLink VSAT is 192.168.0.1.
Page 19: Satlink Vsat Configuration And Line-Up Using Web Interface
Web interface. Please see section 7 for SatLink VSAT status monitoring using Web interface Log On to the VSAT Web interface 1) Start the web browser and type in the IP address of the STM SatLink VSAT in the address field. 2) Loginwith username and factory default password .
Page 20 The STM SatLink VSAT is normally pre-configured to be used together with the STM SatLink 403x transreceiver. But, it is possible to configure the STM SatLink VSAT to operate together with other transreceivers than SatLink 403x. The list of LNBs that can be used with the STM SatLink VSAT are listed in Table 5 1) Click on the Satellite option in the SatLink VSAT home page.
Page 21 4) Click Start button to start the receiver manually (Only required with Autostart mode “off”). 6.2.2 Transmitter Parameter Configuration The STM SatLink VSAT is normally pre-configured to be used together with the STM SatLink 403x transceiver. But, it is possible to configure the STM SatLink VSAT to operate together with other transmitters than SatLink 403x.
Page 22 The Operator must specify the geographical position of the VSAT to enable the VSAT to log on to the network.In order to calculate the delay to the satellite correctly for the logon burst the STM SatLink VSAT must be configured with its own geographical position. Find the position of the location where installing the STM SatLink VSAT using a standard GPS.
Page 23 The VSAT Web interface is used to configure the IP addresses and netmasks of the VSATs LAN and DVB interfaces and the LAN DHCP server. The Web interface is also used for DNS, NAT and PEP configuration. Publication no. 101557 Page 22 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 25 2. Ensure that the STM SatLink VSAT receiver is started and the Forward Link is acquired. 3. Ensure that the STM SatLink VSAT transmitter is turned off and the TX cable from the STM SatLink VSAT to the ODU is connected.
Page 26 6. Contact the satellite operator / control centre to clarify the line-up procedures for transmission power calibration and fine adjustment and verification of polarization of the STM SatLink VSAT. 7. Push the Start Calibration button on the Line-up page to start automatic transmitter power calibration.
Page 27 STM SatLink VSAT is ready to logon to the Hub. The STM SatLink VSAT is only allowed to log on to the network if its DVB MAC address is registered at the Hub. Registration of the VSAT’s MAC address at the Hub is a network operator responsibility.
Page 28 SatLink VSAT User Guide MAC address is also shown on the CLI message displayed during the boot procedure of the STM SatLink VSAT. Example: # device show System Information: Name : SatLink 2000 Location : UAE Contact : STM UAE...
Page 29 5) If the proper connection is established to the Hub, the following status will be displayed on the Satellite Iterface Status page: - State : - “Two-way link established" Transmitter : - "On" Receiver : - "On" Publication no. 101557 Page 28 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 30 STM SatLink VSAT for normal operation. The STM SatLink VSAT must be started and user must be logged in with minimum privilege level 2 (e.g. user) before completing the following operations.
Page 31 SatLink VSAT User Guide 2) Configure the STM SatLink VSAT to automatically start the transmitter by setting the Auto Start to "ON". Setting the TX auto start on will ensure that the transmitter is started automatically after e.g. power failure, link failure, Hub restart, or a software failure, etc. without needing user intervention.
Page 32 The satellite receiver status option displays the detailed view of the receiver status. The operator can view the receiver state, network id, network name, mode, FEC rate, Modulation, Roll-off, Error rate, Frequency, SNR and Sybmol rate of the satellite receiver. Publication no. 101557 Page 31 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 33 LAN (Ethernet) and DVB (Satellite). For each interface, the table contains the number of IP packets and the number of bytes that have been received, transmitted, and discarded at the given interface. Publication no. 101557 Page 32 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 34 The Device option on the SatLink Web interface displays the device status information as displayed in the following figure and table. Select the Device option on the Satlink Web interface home page to open the Device status page. Publication no. 101557 Page 33 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 35 Number of IP addresses excluded, Lease time and Excluded IP address range. Select the DHCP option on the Satlink Web interface home page to open the DHCP Server Status page. Publication no. 101557 Page 34 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 36 IP addresses to the LAN hosts for 15 minutes until it has acquired the network time. The DHCP server will apply the configured lease time when the network time is acquired. Publication no. 101557 Page 35 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 37: Right
: DVB interface configuration : Ethernet configuration : IP configuration : Event log misc : Miscellaneous commands : ODU configuration : Software upgrade & licenses user : User configuration Publication no. 101557 Page 36 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 38 To have access to the log of events also after the VSAT software has been rebooted, the event above a specified severity level can be logged to file. Use the CLI command to enable logging of log file Publication no. 101557 Page 37 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 39: S Ummary
<on|off> [-notrack] [<pow> [<freq> [<timeout>]]] dvb tx cwfreq <freq> dvb tx eirp <eirp> dvb tx logoff dvb tx logon dvb tx outpow <pow> dvb tx show [-burst|-capacity|-queue|-ts] Publication no. 101557 Page 38 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 40 [<locaddr> [<locport>]] ip nat <show> ip dhcp <enable|disable> ip dhcp show ip dhcp leasetime <time> [unit] CLI command is only available when corresponding SW license key is set Publication no. 101557 Page 39 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 41 <value> [<pid>] [<addr>] [<port>] sw upgrade [-default] [<filename> [<tftp-ip-addr>]] sw restore sw show user add <username> <passwd> [<userlevel>] user del < username> user passwd [<oldpasswd> |<username>] <newpasswd> user show Publication no. 101557 Page 40 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 42 4) At this point the Telnet server in the SatLink VSAT is started and a Telnet session can be opened for managing the VSAT. Local Echo must be enabled in the Telnet Client if the input from the keyboard Publication no. 101557 Page 41 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 43: P Arameters
Hub. A default configuration specifying most of these parameters is usually pre-loaded on each STM SatLink VSAT, either in the factory or by the service provider before installation. The parameters that usually need to be configured by the installer are:...
Page 44 SatLink VSAT User Guide 9.2.1 Antenna and ODU Parameter Configuration The STM SatLink VSAT is normally pre-configured to be used together with the STM SatLink 403x Transceiver. The CLI command will show the ODU configuration with the two parameters, odu show ODU transmitter type and ODU receiver type, both set to STM SatLink 403x.
Page 45 Please see Appendix G (Table 9) for more detailed information regarding the antennas that can be used with the STM SatLink 403x transceiver. The STM SatLink VSAT is normally pre-configured to use the Patriot 0.96m antenna. If another antenna listed in the table above is to be used, please enter the CLI command where odu antenna <type>...
Page 46 LNB. When ODU BUC is chosen to be the STM SatLink 403x transceiver, the LNB will automatically be set to STM SatLink 403x. The STM SatLink IDU will detect the STM SatLink transceiver model being used (i.e.
Page 47 The STM SatLink VSAT must be restarted for the new ODU configuration to take effect. 9.2.2 VSAT geographical position In order to calculate the delay to the satellite correctly for the logon burst the STM SatLink VSAT must be configured with its own position.
Page 48 – Enter the CLI command where dvb pos alt <height> height = height in meters Example: # dvb pos alt 60 sets the altitude to 60 meters. Publication no. 101557 Page 47 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 49 Valid modes: [dvbs,dvbs2] popid Population ID to use for forward link acquisition. The STM SatLink VSAT will select which group in the DVB-RCS system it belongs to based on the configured population ID. The population ID to be used is assigned by the Hub Operator.
Page 50 10.000000 1.050000 DVB-S2 4 Satellite (DVB) Receiver Status -------------------------------- Rx State : On The above example shows how to configure the STM SatLink VSAT to use the following forward link: • RX symbol rate: 10.00Msps • RX frequency: 1.05 GHz •...
Page 51 # dvb rx show Satellite (DVB) RX Configuration -------------------------------- Auto start : Enabled RX watchdog : 15 minute SymbRate[Msps] Freq[GHz] Mode PopId Enable 24.500000 11.250000 DVB-S2 2 Publication no. 101557 Page 50 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 52 FEC Code rate : 3/4 Pilot : On Frame length : Long frame Transmission mode : CCM Roll off : 0.25 : 91.5 dB Input Power : -27 dBm Publication no. 101557 Page 51 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 53 STM SatLink VSAT is ready to acquire the forward link: 1. If not already logged on, start the STM SatLink VSAT and login as installer (user = install, factory default password = dvbrcs) after having seen the message Starting DVB interface.
Page 54 Table 7: Required forward link SNR values for DVB-S Mode 9.3.2 TX power calibration This section describes how to calibrate the TX output power when using the STM SatLink 4033/4035 transceiver. See Appendix I for a description of how to do TX power calibration for other transmitters (BUCs).
Page 55 SatLink VSAT User Guide 1. Ensure that the STM SatLink VSAT configuration procedure in section 9.2 has been performed. 2. Ensure that the STM SatLink VSAT receiver is started and the Forward Link is acquired • Check that the receiver is running by issuing the CLI command .
Page 56 ODU output level stabilised Note: CW transmission is still enabled to allow for cross polarization adjustment of the antenna Saving Configuration. This will take ~20 secs Configuration Saved Publication no. 101557 Page 55 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 57 STM SatLink VSAT is ready to logon to the Hub. The STM SatLink VSAT is only allowed to log on to the network if its DVB MAC address is registered at the Hub. Registration of the VSAT’s MAC address at the Hub is a network operator responsibility.
Page 58 Return link up Two-way link established 4. To test the IP connection to the Hub open an MS-DOS window on the PC connected to the STM SatLink VSAT LAN (Ethernet). Type the MS-DOS command ‘ping 10.10.10.4’ to test the connection to the Hub router If the router gives a positive reply to the ping message then the satellite link is successfully up and running.
Page 59 The connection to the Internet over the satellite network should now be tested and found working. The only thing left is then the final configuration to prepare the STM SatLink VSAT for normal operation. The STM SatLink VSAT must be started and you must be logged in as a user with minimum privilege level 2 (e.g.
Page 60 If the user has enabled NAT in the STM SatLink VSAT then it is mandatory to set one global IP address for NAT i.e. NAT IP address. The CLI command # ip nat global add <gladdr> is used to configure the default global address.
Page 61 NAPT Global Address Table. Port numbers will be mapped to new port numbers that are automatically generated by the STM SatLink VSAT. Note that it is required to defined a dedicated global IP address to use NAPT. Using the...
Page 62 Entries in the Static NAT MAP Table are deleted using: ip nat static del <globaddr> <locaddr> To view entries in the NAT tables, use ip nat show. Publication no. 101557 Page 61 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 63 Global Address Local Address dvb0 10.10.2.1 192.168.0.10 Static NAPT Map Global Address/Port Local Address/Port dvb0 10.10.2.2/5000 192.168.0.12/3000 NAT Status ---------- Total Sessions Active Sessions Failed Sessions Packet Translations Publication no. 101557 Page 62 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 64: Quality Of Service
Real Time Voice over IP (RT-VoIP) PHB group Internally the STM SatLink VSAT classifies the traffic that shall be sent on the return link into different QoS groups. One or more QoS groups will then be mapped to a PHB / PHB group in the network. The...
Page 65 18.7 for more details on mapping the Ethernet User Priority to a return link QoS class. The MFC in the STM SatLink VSAT can also be used to set the DSCP field in the IP header. The format of the QoS module of the MFC table is:...
Page 66 (CD). Please note that QoS Groups 3-6 for Video and Critical Data will only be available on the STM SatLink 1000, 1900, 1901 and 2000, if the software license for 4 QoS classes is configured (see section 18.3).
Page 67: Vsat For Voip
VSAT’s QoS classification must be able to distinguish between VoIP signalling and VoIP audio in order to separate them into different QoS groups. Publication no. 101557 Page 66 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 68: Vsat For Video (Vic)
Vic in order to separate them into different QoS groups. 11.4 DSCP and DiffServ The following DSCP values are recommended to use on equipment connected to the STM SatLink VSAT: Traffic Recommended DSCP...
Page 69 This is an applicable mapping for constant rate real-time applications like VoIP 46 (EF; 101110) This is an applicable mapping for variable rate real-time applications like ViC Publication no. 101557 Page 68 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 70 Real Time Voice over IP (RT-VoIP) PHB group Default factory configuration of the STM SatLink VSAT is to use the Best Effort PHB for all return link traffic and utilize the Rate-based BoD mode. That is, the VSAT is pre-configured to request capacity from the NCC/Hub using the RBDC request category.
Page 71 SatLink VSAT User Guide • Channel: All traffic in the current version of STM SatLink is transferred on the logical channel 0, which is the default logical channel from the VSAT to the satellite Hub. • CRA: Allocated CRA capacity (DVB-RCS Continuous Rate Assignment capacity). The DVB RCS Hub assigns CRA capacity to the VSAT at logon.
Page 72: Traffic Initiated Logon
27W to approximately 12W when the VSAT is logged off when using the SatLink 403x transceiver with SatLink 1000 The STM SatLink VSAT can be configured to use traffic initiated logon by typing the CLI command where is the timeout in minutes the VSAT dvb tx autostart traffic <timeout>...
Page 73: Header Compression
There are two options when using header compression on the STM SatLink system. One is to enable header compression only for the DSM-CC header. The other option is to enable it for both DSM-CC and RT/IP/UDP header.
Page 74: H Eader C Ompression
: 0 min 0 sec IDU Output Power : -15.2 dBm Eb/No : 24.0 dB Header Compression : Disabled Timing correction : 153 us (10623 us) Frequency correction: -70 Hz Publication no. 101557 Page 73 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 75 SatLink VSAT User Guide 15. Routing of Multicast Traffic The STM SatLink VSAT can be configured to route multicast traffic from the LAN to the return channel (to the Hub). User privilege level 2 is required for configuring the multicast routing.
Page 76: Updating The Stm Satlink Vsat Sw
SatLink VSAT User Guide 16. Updating the STM SatLink VSAT SW The flash in the STM SatLink VSAT can store two SW images, both the currently used SW and a backup version in case download of a new SW version fails.
Page 77: S Oftware U Pdate
Below is described in detail how to upgrade the STM SatLink VSAT software: 1. Verify the default settings for the manual software upgrade with the CLI command sw show 2.
Page 78 Backup SW restored. Saving configuration and restarting Saving Configuration. This will take ~20 secs Configuration Saved Restarting Terminal. Connection will be closed Reconnect when the terminal has restarted (1-2 minutes) Publication no. 101557 Page 77 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 79: Odulation
Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) The next paragraphs provide further information on the features of the DVB-S2 standard supported by the STM SatLink VSATs. 17.1 DVB-S2 Modulation The STM SatLink IDUs support the following modulation schemes: • QPSK • 8PSK •...
Page 80 The code rate may be varied in small steps for each modulation, thus yielding both a high granularity and wide range of possible C/N-bandwidth efficiency operational points.The STM SatLink VSATs support the following combinations of Modulation and FEC rates in DVB-S2 mode, denoted MODCODs:...
Page 81: Control Mode
VSAT at a given time to select the suitable MODCOD for each. All signaling information is always transmitted at the lowest MODCOD with the best link margin in order to ensure that all VSATs are able to receive it. Publication no. 101557 Page 80 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 82 Figure 34: The SatLink 100 DVB-S2 Plug-in card To enable the SatLink 100 card on a SatLink 1910 IDU, in addition to moving the RX cable from the LNB to the RX connector on the SatLink 100 plug-in card, there is one CLI command required: dvb rx phy -satlink100 command to verify that the card has been detected.
Page 83 : 15.2 dB For SatLink 1910 and 1000 having revision 2.0 or newer there is no need for the SatLink 100 plug-in card as they have built in DVB-S2 receives capabilities as default. Both models are configured the same way as the example shows above.
Page 84: Software Options
VLAN extension and Ethernet user priority differentiation (VLAN) – support for VLAN (802.1Q) and Ethernet user priority differentiation (802.1p/D) • DVB-S2 16-APSK (dvbs2-16APSK) To show the list of the SW options that are authorized for use on the STM SatLink VSAT, use the CLI command sw show Example:...
Page 85: And Ip T Unnelling
18.1 Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) and IP Tunnelling The STM SatLink VSAT supports configuration of one IP tunnel from its DVB (Satellite) interface with Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) as specified in RFC 2784. Only the tunnel destination IP address and the subnet to be tunnelled need to be specified when setting up a GRE tunnel over the SatLink network since the GRE tunnel by default will apply the reachable DVB interface IP address as the tunnel source IP address.
Page 86 Example # ip addroute 225.0.0.2 255.255.255.255 4 The above configuration will forward multicast datagrams with IP address 225.0.0.2 from the STM SatLink VSAT LAN interface to the GRE tunnel identified by the specific GRE interface ID.. Forwarding of multicast IP traffic from DVB interface to GRE interface is not supported...
Page 87 When operating in re-direct mode, the IP address of the TCP PEP Server in the Hub must be configured in the STM SatLink VSAT. If the VSAT is authorised to use PEP, this is normally performed remotely by the SatLink Hub when the VSAT logs on to the network. Alternatively, the VSAT user can locally...
Page 88 When the STM SatLink VSAT is licensed to support HTTP acceleration, the function can be enabled and disabled. By default the HTTP accelerator is disabled. HTTP acceleration operates in the context of TCP acceleration.
Page 89 Display a list of the permanently bypassed domains: # ip pep bypass -show Add a domain to the list of permanently bypassed domains (e.g. www.nowhere.com): # ip pep bypass –add <domain name> Publication no. 101557 Page 88 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 90 - controlling bypass decision when server is accessed by an illegal request # ip pep dynbypass –learnall - switches on all learning methods # ip pep dynbypass –learnnone Publication no. 101557 Page 89 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 91: Classe
The Critical Data PHB and Real Time Video Conferencing PHB group are available as standard only on the STM SatLink 1910 and requires the QoS4 SW license key to be configured on the STM SatLink 2000, 1000, 1900, and 1901 models. The table below shows which QoS Groups on which VSAT models that require the QoS4 SW license key to be configured.
Page 92: Xtension (802.1Q)
IEEE Std 802.1Q defines an Ethernet frame format that can be used to separate virtual VLANs over a shared physical Ethernet link. When the STM SatLink VSAT is licensed to support virtual LAN (VLAN) trunking, it is capable of keeping the traffic for different VLANs separated over the satellite link, too. The VSAT can then carry the traffic for multiple VLANs and allows you to extend the VLANs across the SatLink network.
Page 93 It is assumed that the tunnel destination of each GRE tunnel terminates in a device that is configured to map to the same VLAN as the local end, as required. Note that the STM SatLink network is an IP network and not an Ethernet MAC bridge, and thus the VLAN tag will not be carried through the SatLink network, but must be regenerated locally at the GRE egress point, if required.
Page 94: U Ser P Riority (802.1 P /D)
Ethernet interfaces connected to the STM SatLink VSAT operate in VLAN trunk mode (802.1Q) and provides correct user priority tag values. Note that the STM SatLink network is an IP network and not an Ethernet MAC bridge and thus the user priority value will not be regenerated at the egress of the SatLink network.
Page 95 File name : new.tgz Automatic SW upgrade settings: Activated : No : 511 IP address : 224.0.1.59 Port No. : 2001 Licenses for SW options: PEP-TCP DVBS2-16APSK Publication no. 101557 Page 94 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 96: Extensions For Mobile Vsat
SatLink VSAT User Guide 19. Extensions for Mobile VSAT The extensions in this appendix are available for the SatLink 1910 VSATs with the MOBILE software license key set. For the transmit inhibit function described in section 19.1, additionally the SatLink 100 plug-in card, revision 2.0 or newer is required to be installed.
Page 97 19.2 GPS Interface The SatLink 1910 with the MOBILE license key set can automatically read its GPS position from an external GPS via the NMEA-0183 protocol and hence constantly have available correct GPS position for use to calculate correct delay to the satellite to anble the logon burst to be sent with correct timing when the mobile VSAT wants to enter a SatLink network.
Page 98 SatLink VSAT User Guide The GPGGA GPS string concerns the global positioning system fix data. STM supports the following string: $GPGGA,123519,4807.038,N,01131.000,E,1,08,0.9,545.4,M,46.9,M,,*47 Parsing out the fields sequentially in the string, we find that this string indicates a fix taken at 12:35:19 UTC, for the latitude 48 degrees, 7.038 seconds North and the longitude 11 degrees, 31 seconds East.
Page 99 TunerRetryTime to recover two-way communication faster after a blocking, but setting this parameter too high will cause longer outages in case of a real outage where forward link re-acquisition might be required to recover. Publication no. 101557 Page 98 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 100 The main advantage of mesh compared to star operation is the low latency for real-time traffic and reduced satellite bandwidth usage. Mesh capable VSAT is the SatLink 1910 with Main board ID 1.1 and later equipped with the SL150 plug-in board. The CLI command “device show” in the example below shows the correct hardware...
Page 101 Coarse Sync (the burst receiver is synchronized with more than +/- 52 ticks timing error) Fine Sync (the burst receiver is synchronized with less than +/- 52 ticks timing error) Publication no. 101557 Page 100 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 102 Mesh Controller IP address The IP address of the mesh controller, also called DLCP server. Mesh Controller DLCP UDP port The UDP port used for reception and sending DLCP messages. Publication no. 101557 Page 101 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 103 (mesh controller), which the response to has not been received. LSE Ok Number of successful link service establishments. LSE Error Number of rejected link service establishments. LSR Ok Number of successful link service releases. Publication no. 101557 Page 102 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 105: Definitions, Acronyms And Abbreviations
Multicast Management Information Base Network Address Translation NAPT Network Address Port Translation Network Control Centre OutDoor Unit Ortho-Mode Transducer Operating System Program Association Table Performance Enhancement Proxy Publication no. 101557 Page 104 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 106 Trivial File Transfer Protocol Type Of Service Transport Stream Transmitter User Datagram Protocol VBDC Volume-Based Dynamic Capacity VLAN Virtual LAN VoIP Voice Over Internet Protocol VSAT Very Small Aperture Terminal Publication no. 101557 Page 105 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 107: References
SatLink VSAT User Guide 22. References STM SatLink 4033/4035. 2W/3W Ku-band Transceivers. Installation Instruction, STM document No. 105894. SatLabs Group website at www.satlabs.org Digital Video Broadcasting website at www.dvb.org European Telecommunications Standards Institute website at www.etsi.org Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB); Interaction channel for satellite distribution systems, ETSI EN 301 790, V1.4.1...
Page 108: Publication No
• Detailed debugging The Command Line Interface may then be accessed from a local PC connected to the STM SatLink VSAT’s RS-232 interface via a serial cable. HyperTerminal or any compatible terminal emulation program is used to access the CLI interface via RS-232. A good freeware terminal emulator is Tera Term Pro Web 3.1.3.
Page 109 SatLink VSAT User Guide Figure 36: Hyper Terminal Connect To dialogue box Select the COM port where the serial cable attached to the STM SatLink VSAT is connected, and click OK. The COM port Properties sheet will appear, as shown in Figure 37.
Page 110 When closing the session and exiting HyperTerminal, allow the program to save the session, which will place an icon and session name into the HyperTerminal directory on the Start menu, allowing for future quick connections. Publication no. 101557 Page 109 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 111: Tftp Server
4. Select correct base directory (directory where the files to be downloaded are stored, and where uploaded files will be stored) 5. You are up and running with a TFTP server 6. The TFTP server can now be accessed from the STM SatLink VSAT by using the CLI commands upload dload TFTP upload from and download to the STM SatLink VSAT have been tested with version 3.23 of this...
Page 112: Telnet Client
When starting Tera Term, choose the Setup menu then Terminal. Enable Local echo as shown in Figure 38. Next, choose the Setup menu and then Save Setup to save this configuration. Tera Term may also be used as a replacement for HyperTerminal. Publication no. 101557 Page 111 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 113: Testing The Connection To The Vsat
2. From a workstation on the HUB side, log on to the VSAT using DOS prompt and the FTP command. Operator can use either root or install user. 3. Type FTP <LAN IP address of the terminal>. 4. Enter the correct user name and password. Publication no. 101557 Page 112 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 114 7. Type get xxx_5mb.tst [xxx could be any letter] to download from the VSATs LAN interface. 8. Same steps can be followed for downloading from the DVB interface. Publication no. 101557 Page 113 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 116 We need to have a UDP listener for receiver and in order to have both UDP sender and UDP receiver to communicate and transfer packets to each other the port number on the hub and the terminal should be same. Publication no. 101557 Page 115 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 117 3. Configure the UDP sender on the terminal as shown in the following example. Example: ip udpsend -taskstart ip udpsend -conf -ip 10.10.10.25 -port 1111 -pps 100 -size 1400 -c 5000 Publication no. 101557 Page 116 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 118 UDPRECV can be configured to work in different ways; UDPRECV can receive traffic from single host (or) two hosts. UDPRECV will receive traffic until explicitly stopped by the user. Publication no. 101557 Page 117 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 119 Make sure that the port number on the terminal is same as that on the port sender. 4. Type the command and click the start button on the port sender to start ip udprecv –start sending the packets. Publication no. 101557 Page 118 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 120 SatLink VSAT User Guide To check the statistics and the packet loss between the sender and the receiver type the CLI command ip udprecv show. Publication no. 101557 Page 119 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 121: Management Via Snmp
SNMP message arrives. The predefined access rights for the given community name together with the predefined maximum access rights of the object ID(s) addressed by the SNMP message determines the effective access rights. The STM SatLink VSAT is also equipped with optional enhanced SNMP access control as described later.
Page 122 SatLink VSAT User Guide MIB-II The STM SatLink VSAT supports relevant parts of MIB-II (RFC1213). The following object groups of MIB-II are supported: • System • Interface • • ICMP • internet(1) mgmt(2) mib-II(1) rfc-1213 system(1) interface(2) ip(4) (1)...(19) ipAddrTable(20)
Page 123 The STM DVB-RCS MIB is distributed separately in the standard ASN.1 syntax text file format used for an IETF STD58 compliant MIB. A set of MIB objects sufficient for the STM SatLink VSAT is available as a separate distribution. The current version of the STM DVB-RCS MIB is 200811191200Z.
Page 124 SNMP request’s IP address and net mask. # device snmp community public rw # device snmp show SNMP management access: ----------------------- Community String Access IpAddress Subnet public Read/Write 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 Publication no. 101557 Page 123 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 125 When changing the value of a MIB object with write access, the new value will in general be activated when they are set. The value will apply as long as the STM SatLink VSAT is powered on. If no special action is taken to save the new MIB value, the value will revert to the default value upon power-on.
Page 126 • The satellite (DVB) interface The Ethernet (LAN) interface of the STM SatLink VSAT has been assigned the number 1 and the Air (DVB) interface has been given the number 3. Interface number 2 is not in use. These interface numbers are predefined and automatically configured in the RCST.
Page 127 15000 120 VoIP Audio 4000 120 VoIP Signalling QoS Classification table Idx Grp Classification Parms 1 DSCP = 45..45 2 IPDst= 10.0.0.0/255.0.0.0 0 Dst port = 1000..2000 Publication no. 101557 Page 126 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 129: Odu Installation
Assembly of SatLink 403x Transceiver to Feed Horn The STM SatLink 403x is supplied with 6 pieces of UNC 6/32 for connection to the antenna flange. The parts are shown in the picture below. Please refer to Appendix G for information of how to connect the STM SatLink 403x to antenna feed horn interfaces with 6 or 8 M4 screws.
Page 130 Place the transceiver on to the feed horn and insert one of the UNC screws for alignment. Tighten the screw loosely by hand or with an Allen key. Make sure that the rubber gasket is not removed from the groove when doing this. Publication no. 101557 Page 129 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 131 Insert the remaining screws and tighten firmly with an Allen key. Always use screws from mounting kit supplied with the STM SatLink 4033/4035 (part no. 105773). Do not use other screws or apply washers! Figure 48: Tightening with Allen key Publication no.
Page 132 (or BUC/LNB/OMT) proceed with fine adjustment of antenna pointing and polarization assisted by the IDU as described in section 9.3. Publication no. 101557 Page 131 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 133 Figure 50: Complete assembled ODU with cables strapped to antenna feed mount Important: Do not use amplifiers or attenuators on the TX-cable. Use type “F” connectors for the cables. Publication no. 101557 Page 132 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 134 The cable pulling from the ODU to the IDU must be performed according to the customer. Sharp bends on the cables must be avoided (see figure below). Figure 51: Avoid sharp bends on cables Publication no. 101557 Page 133 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 135: Satlink 403X. Interfacing Vsat Rx/Tx Antennas
C120 – 6 or 8 M4 screws Option A interfaces the STM SatLink 403x directly while Option B requires an adaptor in order to fit the STM SatLink 403x output interface. The hole patterns for option A and B are shown in Figure 53 and Figure 54.
Page 136: Appendix G
SatLink VSAT User Guide An overview of different antennas that can be used with the STM SatLink 403x is given in the table below. The table shows which feed horn hole pattern (option A or B) the antenna is configured with, and whether an adapter is required for mounting the STM SatLink 403x to the antenna feed horn.
Page 137 RCS site configured with the STM SatLink 403x transceiver, the antenna will normally be configured with a feed horn with the option B hole pattern (Figure 54) and an OMT. In order to fit the STM SatLink 403x to the antenna from the VSAT installation, do the following: 1.
Page 138 <eee.fff.ggg.hhh> Example: # ip set 3 10.10.21.1 255.255.255.0 3) Verify that the IP addresses and net masks are set correctly: – Enter the CLI command ip show Publication no. 101557 Page 137 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 139 The DNS server the SatLink VSAT uses is normally configured automatically by the SatLink Hub. For system where this is not done, the primary, and optionally secondary, DNS server IP addresses can be configured using the CLI command ip dns server Example: Publication no. 101557 Page 138 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 140 STM SatLink VSAT LAN subnet. The excluded range of IP addresses will be the upper range of the LAN subnet. I.e. if the STM SatLink VSAT LAN is allocated the IP addresses 10.10.10.1 to 10.10.10.254, and 2 IP addresses are excluded for use by the DHCP server, then the DHCP server will have the IP address range 10.10.10.1 to...
Page 141 This will normally result in the end- user device requesting the VSAT DHCP server for an IP address as part of the end-user device initialization process. Publication no. 101557 Page 140 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 142 STM SatLink 403x. Ensure that the STM SatLink VSAT configuration procedure in section 6.2 has been performed. Ensure that the STM SatLink VSAT is configured to start the receiver (RX) automatically, but not the transmitter (TX).
Page 143 CW. If they are not able to see the CW at the specified frequency and expected output power level, please power off the STM SatLink VSAT immediately The operator control centre will instruct you to adjust your power in positive or negative steps. Never make power adjustments steps larger than 5 dB.
Page 144 CLI command: dvb tx outpow –27 Verify the setting by issuing the CLI command dvb tx show and save the setting by issuing the CLI command save config Publication no. 101557 Page 143 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 145: Appendix J
The Boot SW is stored outside the file system and can be compared with the BIOS and MS-DOS on a PC. It is used to have access to file system and the LAN when there is no application loaded on the STM SatLink VSAT.
Page 146: Appendix K. Troubleshooting
A new password will have to be defined for the user. Contact the System Operator for assistance. How do I load new software on my SatLink See description in chapter 16 above. VSAT Publication no. 101557 Page 145 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 147 Debugging network connections Ping is a useful tool to debug network connections. A ping test can be done from a PC connected to the Ethernet port of the STM SatLink VSAT (e.g. from Microsoft command prompt). Use the following commands: 1.
Page 148 RS-232 port / HyperTerminal by using the CLI command type config.txt The output from the HyperTerminal Windows can then be copied to a text file or dumped using the capture text feature of the HyperTerminal. Publication no. 101557 Page 147 (160) Copyright © 2009 – STM Group, Inc.
Page 149 SatLink VSAT User Guide List of events that may be logged The following are the most common events that may be shown in the log from the STM SatLink VSAT. Use the CLI command to display the list of events stored in memory and the...
Page 150 SatLink VSAT User Guide Event Severity User action required Comment Logon denied Critical Call DVB-RCS The STM SatLink VSAT is not allowed to Hub operator log on to the Hub GW initiated logoff Major None The Hub operator has forced the STM SatLink VSAT to logoff.
Page 151 Severity User action required Comment Tuning failure Major None The STM SatLink VSAT is not able to transponder two acquire lock on the second forward link transponder (see Appendix I for more info). If the problem does not disappear within 10-60 minutes please contact the Hub operator.
Page 152 Event Severity User action required Comment ODU Communication Critical Check that cable to The STM SatLink VSAT is not able to Failure ODU is connected establish DiSEqC communication with the and that the VSAT ODU. Possible causes may be: is configured for the...
Page 153 TX frequency and must be sent for repair. ODU HPA failure Critical Check if problem is The STM SatLink VSAT is not able to caused by faulty start the HPA of the SatLink 4033 BUC. DiSEqC communication. If...
Page 154 Event Severity User action required Comment TFTP Server Major Check IP The STM SatLink VSAT is not able to unreachable connection with the establish connection with the TFTP server. TFTP server Likely to be an IP configuration or network problem. Verify the IP connection with the TFTP server by pinging.
Page 155 Deleted virtual Inf Major None A virtual interface is deleted Route added Major None A new IP route is configured in the STM SatLink VSAT. Save Config Executed Major None The STM SatLink VSAT configuration is saved. No Global NAT Addr...
Page 156 SatLink VSAT achieves synchronisation on the Mesh carrier Mesh synchronisation Major None This event is logged when the STM mesh lost capable SatLink VSAT is losing synchronisation on the mesh carriers. The STM SatLink VSAT will automatically logoff from the Star Network and re-logon to re-establish Mesh synchronisation Publication no.
Page 157: Appendix L. Compliance
Appendix L. Compliance Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC Directive The STM SatLink 1000, 1910, and 2000 comply with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC Directive, if used for its intended use. L.1.1 Safety (Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE Directive) This equipment has been designed and tested to meet the requirements of the following standards: •...
Page 158: Standardization Of Timing Compensation
PositionSearchN Position Search Offset : The STM SatLink VSAT can also be configured to offset the timing of the logon burst a given number of NCR ticks from the SatLabs timing reference by entering the CLI command dvb pos delayburst...
Page 159: Appendix N. Receiver And Transmitter Auto Start
VSAT has been correctly installed and commissioned by the Network Operator, it is convenient to enable rx autostart and tx autostart as described in section 9.5. When rx autostart and tx autostart are set to off (disabled), the STM SatLink VSAT will make one attempt to acquire the forward link when issuing the CLI command .
Page 160: Appendix O. Accessing The Forward Link Signalling
A rough outline of the procedure is as follows: The STM SatLink VSAT tunes to the transport stream of the forward link that it has pre-configured as ”start-up” forward link. There it reads the NIT. The NIT PID value is hard-coded in the SatLink VSAT.
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SatLink VSAT User Guide The STM SatLink VSAT can report the following Receiver State status: Tuning transponder one Tuning transponder two Tuning transponder three Waiting for NIT (transponder one) Waiting for PAT (transponder two) Waiting for PMT (transponder two) Waiting for RMT (transponder two)

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