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Page 1 ® WANsuite 5165 Reference Manual October 2002 34-00301.H...
Page 2 All other brand and product names used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers. Documentation This document does not create any express or implied warranty about Verilink or about its prod- Disclaimer ucts or services. Verilink’s sole warranty is contained in its product warranty. The end-user doc- umentation is shipped with Verilink’s products and constitutes the sole specifications referred to...
Page 3 The unit has been designed to prevent harm to the network. If the telephone company finds that the equipment is exceeding tolerable parameters, it can temporarily disconnect service. In this case, the telephone company will give you advance notice, if possible. No customer is authorized to repair this equipment, regardless of warranty status.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Internet ........................... xiii Returning a Unit to Verilink ....................... xiii Chapter 1 About the WANsuite 5165 Introduction ............................1-1 Features of the WANsuite 5165 ......................1-3 Performance ..........................1-3 SNMP Management ........................1-3 Intelligent WAN Access Architecture ..................1-3 Optional Advanced Network Management .................. 1-4 About FrameStart Technology .....................
Page 6 Configuring the Unit’s IP Address ..................... 2-2 Installation Wizard ........................2-2 Chapter 3 Web Server Interface Accessing the Web Server Interface ....................3-1 Layout of Interface Screens ......................3-2 Unit Screen ............................3-2 Interfaces ............................. 3-5 Network Screens .......................... 3-5 Error Status and Alarm Thresholds Table ................
Page 7 Password ............................ 3-91 Log Out ............................3-92 In-band Management ......................... 3-92 Use of Connected Local Router ................... 3-92 Use of Local WANsuite 5165 as a Gateway ............... 3-93 Chapter 4 VT100 Interface Introduction ............................4-1 Accessing the VT100 Interface ....................4-1 Screen Components ........................
Page 8 DS0 Status and Alarm Table ....................4-24 Frame Relay Service Details Screen ..................4-27 Frame Relay Statistics Screen ..................... 4-31 PPP Service Details Screen ......................4-33 Parameters to Negotiate ....................... 4-35 PPP Statistics ........................4-35 PAP Table ..........................4-36 CHAP Table ........................4-37 SCADA Service Details Screen ....................
Page 9 Management Interfaces ........................A-2 10/100 Ethernet ........................... A-2 Supervisory Port .......................... A-2 Diagnostics ............................A-2 Alarms ..............................A-4 Power ..............................A-4 Mechanical ............................A-4 Environmental ............................ A-4 Frame Relay Statistics Collected in 96 15-minute Intervals ............. A-4 PPP Statistics Collected in 96 15-minute Intervals ................A-5 Industry Listings ..........................
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Page 11: Preface
5165 unit. Scope The WANsuite 5165 has been designed to fit into an AS2000 rack/shelf. Where appropriate, the text refers you to a specific AS2000 manual for greater detail. Manual Organization The chapters and appendices in this manual are arranged for quick reference when you need it.
Page 12: Typographic Conventions
Support from Your Network Supplier If assistance is required, contact your network supplier. Many suppliers are authorized Verilink service partners who are qualified to provide a variety of services, including network planning, installation, hardware maintenance, application training, and support services. When you contact your network supplier for assistance, have the following information ready: •...
Page 13: Telephone
Verilink Web site. Returning a Unit to Verilink If for any reason you must return your Verilink product, it must be returned with the shipping prepaid, and packaged to the best commercial standard for electronic equipment.
Page 14 The address for you to use when returning a unit to Verilink will be provided when the RMA is issued. The standard delivery method for return shipments is Standard Ground for domestic returns and International Economy for international returns (unless otherwise specified).
Page 15: Introduction
WANsuite products will continually evolve, offering our customers cutting-edge features at competitive prices. The WANsuite 5165 is a rack-mounted unit designed to occupy a single slot position of the Verilink AS2000 rack or shelf. A service aware T1/FT1...
Page 16 Bridging separate LANs together is another option for the IP traffic. Using the IEEE Standard 802.1D Transparent Bridging specification, the WANsuite 5165 can simplify your network architecture by allowing you to bridge separate LANs across a WAN so they operate as a single LAN.
Page 17: Features Of The Wansuite 5165
WANs can be constructed using frame relay or leased-line services. Verilink’s WANsuite 5165 allows any port to be configured for any of its available service technologies through simple software configuration.
Page 18: Optional Advanced Network Management
WANsuite extends the functionality of NetVoyant’s software by incorporating customized configuration modules. This advanced network management system is offered as an option for the WANsuite 5165. Please contact Verilink for availability and pricing information. About FrameStart Technology The WANsuite 5165’s FrameStart technology ensures that frame relay service is operational prior to installation and connection to other equipment.
Page 19: Wansuite 5165 Overview And Advantages
Ethernet port − the WANsuite 5165 is extremely flexible and adapts to numerous network applications. Ensures a higher level of service − WANsuite 5165 acts as an expert frame • relay Service Level advisor for service providers and users.
Page 20 Verifies data integrity to the RTU port. • TCP Server allows multiple connections to TCP clients. Asynchronous multicasting lets the WANsuite 5165 transmit identical data • to multiple endpoints. SCADA traffic priority puts SCADA traffic in a specific queue over a •...
Page 21: Front Panel
“Top Talker” reports − lets you find out who’s generating the most IP • traffic on your LAN Front Panel The front panel of the WANsuite 5165 application module (Figure 1.1) provides the following: • Five LED status indicators •...
Page 22: Local Supervisory Port
The front panel LED status indicators and dip switch are defined in the table below: Control/ Function/Description Indicator NET 1 and The indicator is off (not illuminated) if the port has not been configured. NET 2 The indicator lights green if the T1 link is up and all configured protocols are established.
Page 23: Data Interface Module (Rear Panel)
Data Interface Module (Rear Panel) The Data Interface Module (DIM) − or rear connector module − mates with the associated WANsuite 5165 module and connects it to the data equipment. As shown in Figure 1.2, the rear panel of the DIM 5165 provides the following: •...
Page 24: Ethernet Led Indicators
Network Interfaces Labeled on the rear panel of the WANsuite 5165 as , the NET 1 and NET 2 Network interfaces’ connections are standard RJ-48C, 8 -pin modular jacks that contain an automatic line build out (ALBO).
Page 25: Power Connection
Power Connection No external power supply is required for the WANsuite 5165; power is received from its AS2000 rack connection. When power is applied to the unit, the front panel LED indicators flash for approximately 10 to15 seconds as the unit initializes.
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Page 27: Chapter 2 Installation
The DIM is installed from the rear of the shelf into the backplane. The WANsuite 5165 front module is installed from the front. The DIM is always installed first and removed last; the WANsuite 5165 front module is installed last and removed first.
Page 28: Supplied Materials
The WANsuite 5165 can be configured and monitored through the Web Server interface or the VT100 interface, but the unit must first be configured with an IP address. You can configure the unit’s IP address using the Verilink Configuration Wizard, which is included on your documentation CD.
Page 29 Double-click on this file to launch the program. After the program is fully launched, you will see the following screen: Using the Tab key to move from field to field, move the cursor to the “COM Port” field. Using the Spacebar, toggle between the available options until the correct COM port is shown (COM1, COM2, COM3, or COM4).
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Page 31: Chapter 3 Web Server Interface
The WANsuite 5165 has an innovative, embedded Web-based user interface (WANsight) for remote configuration and real-time reporting via Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher. Access to the Web server interface and how the interface is used to configure the WANsuite 5165 unit are described in detail below. NOTICE: Verilink recommends the use of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 5.0 or...
Page 32: Layout Of Interface Screens
When you first access the Web Server interface, your browser will display a screen that is divided into three frames. The upper frame forms a border across the top of the screen; it identifies the Verilink unit in service and displays the hardware and software revision and serial numbers under which the unit is operating.
Page 33 Figure 3.1 Unit Screen The Unit screen displays the following fields: Field Function Object ID Display-only field used to point an SNMP agent to this ID. Up Time Displays the amount of time the unit has been up and running. Contact Used to store the name of a point-of-contact for system failure.
Page 34 Button Function Maintenance Reset Brings up a screen where you can reset unit to its default TDM or Packet, Packet 2, Packet 3, or Packet 4 configuration. Save and Restart Saves the current configuration and performs a restart. Maintenance Reset Use this button to access a screen where you can perform a Maintenance Reset (Figure 3.2).
Page 35: Interfaces
Interfaces The WANsuite 5165 has the following interfaces: Network 1, Network 2, Serial 1, Serial 2, 10/100 Ethernet, and Supervisory. Each of the interfaces and their associated screens/menus are described below. Network Screens The Network 1 (shown below in Figure 3.4) and Network 2 screens let you view and make changes to the Network interfaces’...
Page 36 Function (Network 2 In the “Slaved” function, Network 2 is slaved and can only be mapped to Only) Network 1. In the Network function, Network 2 functions as an independent network, but can only be mapped to Serial 2. Values: Slaved, Network Default: Slaved NOTICE: The “Function”...
Page 37: Error Status And Alarm Thresholds Table
Internal – The unit’s internal frequency standard (T1 1.544 Mbps ± 50 bps) is used for all timing. Network 1, Network 2 – Timing is derived from the Network port recovered clock. Serial 1, Serial 2 – Timing is derived from the Serial port recovered clock. Zero Suppression Determines whether ones density insertion is activated after 15 zeros.
Page 38 The four columns of the status table are as follows: • Status Displays the current status of the network port. • Alarm Displays the alarm value of the network port. The unit declares an alarm as soon as the count exceeds the threshold set.
Page 39 Applicable values range from 000 through 900. A value of “000” means the alarm will never be reset. The Network screens provide the user-activated buttons described in the table below. Button Function Submit Sets any values that have been changed. Clear Alarms Resets the alarm conditions and counts to zero.
Page 40 LOFC The Loss of Frame Count (LOFC) represents the number of time a loss of frame is declared. A loss of frame is declared after 2.5 seconds of continuous loss of signal or OOF. CRCES A Cyclic Redundancy Check Errored Seconds (CRCES) is a method of confirming the integrity of received data.
Page 41: Serial Screens
NOTICE: All references in this manual to the Serial 1 and Serial 2 interfaces correspond directly to the WANsuite 5165’s Data 1 and Data 2 ports, respectively. The parameters on all Serial screens are the same except for the Invert Clock parameter, which is found only on the Serial 2 screen;...
Page 42 NOTICE: DTE mode requires the use of an optional DTE cable. Refer to Optional Equipment on page A-6 for ordering information. Packet Rate If the port is running in Packet mode, the Rate must be configured to the desired port speed (in bits per second). In TDM mode, the port speed rate will be set by configuring the next four parameters (Start Channel, Number of Channels, Bundling, and Channel Rate).
Page 43 mode on the Serial 2 port. Consequently, this configuration option should remain disabled when configuring services for the Serial 1 port. Values: Disable, Enable Default: Disable Character Size Selects the number of bits required to make up one asynchronous character. Values: Five, Six, Seven, Eight Default: Eight Tx Clock...
Page 44: Dtr Alarm Control And Status Table
Data Set Ready can be set to “Forced True,” “Forced False,” or “Internal.” The “Internal” option sets DSR “On” if the port is enabled and “Off” if the port is disabled. Values: Forced True, Forced False, Internal Default: Forced True The Data Carrier Detect parameter can be set to “Forced True,”...
Page 45 Figure 3.10 10/100 Ethernet (IP Service Details) Screen Unit IP Address A unique network address assigned to this unit. Subnet Mask Defines the network portion of the unit’s IP address. Gateway IP Address IP address of the default gateway (router) on the LAN side of the unit. DHCP Client If DHCP Client is enabled at power-up, the unit will request its IP, Mask, and Gateway addresses from a DHCP server located on the LAN side of the unit,...
Page 46 Figure 3.11 Ethernet Statistics Screen Click on the Unit Access Table button on the Ethernet (IP Details) screen to view the Unit Access Table (Figure 3.12), which specifies up to 10 different IP networks that may access the unit’s parameters. If no IP networks are supplied, any host may access the unit.
Page 47: Supervisory Screen
Therefore, if using the SCADA mode, set this value to “Disable.” NOTICE: Diagnostic Messages must be set to “Enable” for the Verilink Configuration Wizard to work. W e b S e r v e r I n t e r f a c e...
Page 48: Dtr Alarm Control And Status Table
Parity Sets the parity bit. Values: None, Odd, Even Default: None Stop Bit Selects the number of bits required to end the character. Values: 1, 2 Default: 1 Current Pin Status Shows the status of the DTE Supervisory port pins. DTR Alarm Control and Status Table In addition to the configurable fields, the Supervisory screen displays a table that lets you set the Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Alarm Control parameters...
Page 49: Data Line Monitor Configuration Table
Up − The service is ready to pass data. • Idle − The service has nothing to do. • The table in the center of the screen displays the available services listed by index number. To view more detailed information about a service, click on the index number associated with the desired service on the Services screen and then click on one of the user-activated “Details”...
Page 50: Adding A Service
about 10 lines of active data, and if a line is selected, the screen will display further decoded data below. Figure 3.17 Data Line Monitor Packet Table The Data Line Monitor Details screen (Figure 3.18) is displayed by clicking the appropriate Services link on the Data Line Monitor Config Table screen. You use this screen to define the parameters listed above.
Page 51: Service Details Screen
Service Details Screen Clicking on an index number under the “Service Index” column on the Services screen will display a Service Details screen such as the one shown below (Figure 3.19). (In this example, the selected service type is Frame Relay.) Figure 3.19 Service Details Screen...
Page 52: Interface Details Button
Interface Details Button Clicking the “Interface Details” button on the Service Details screen lets you view interface parameters for the selected service. You will also see the interface parameters for the selected service if you click on the interface under the “Interface”...
Page 53: Ds0 Status And Alarm Table
Figure 3.21 DS0 Monitor Details Screen Number of DS0s Number of active DS0s (0−24) assigned on a per-service basis. Alarm Reset Timer Number of seconds that an alarm condition must not be present before an (sec) alarm is reset. Zero (0) indicates the Alarm Reset Timer is disabled. Values: 0−900 Default: 30 High Utilization %...
Page 54 Button Function Channels Displays the Channel Table details (Figure 3.22) for the Network, Network 1, or Network 2 service DS0 24 Hour History Displays DS0 monitor history in 15-min buckets for the past 24 hours (Figure 3.23). DS0 30 Day History Displays DS0 monitor history in 24-hr buckets for the past 30 days (Figure 3.24).
Page 55: Frame Relay Service Details Screen
Figure 3.23 DS0 Monitor 24 Hour History Screen Figure 3.24 DS0 Monitor 30 Day History Screen The DS0 Monitor 24 Hour History and 30 Day History screens show the following statistics for the specified period. Period Period for which the DS0 monitor history is displayed. Timestamp System-up-time value during which the utilization historical period was completed.
Page 56 Figure 3.25 Frame Relay Service Details Screen Interface Type If this service is connected to a Frame Relay network, the Interface Type should be set to “UNI” because it is the user side of a User-to-Network interface. If it is connected to a FRAD/Router, the Interface Type should be set to “NI”...
Page 57 The N2 counter specifies the total number of link reliability errors and protocol errors that can occur during the sliding event monitor count defined by N3. If this count is exceeded, the port is declared inactive. Values: 1–255 Default: 3 This counter represents a Monitored Events Count.
Page 58 Default CIR (bps) This is the Committed Information Rate (in bits per second) provided by your frame relay service provider. The unit will apply this value to each DLCI learned from the network side to gather statistics and to perform CIR enforcement, if required.
Page 59: Status And Alarms Table
NOTICE: If either side of the Frame Relay connection goes down, you will be unable to remotely access any connected units. FrameStart Auto When this parameter is set to “Yes,” the unit will send FrameStart discovery Discovery and delay frames to each DLCI it learns as soon as the DLCIs are set active. This is required to calculate round-trip delay as well as to discover remote WANsuite units.
Page 60: Frame Relay Port Statistics Screen
The Frame Relay Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Button Function Submit Sets any values that have been changed. Frame Relay Statistics Opens the Frame Relay Port Statistics screen for the current Frame Relay service. DLCI Table Opens the DLCI Table screen, which displays all the DLCIs on the current service.
Page 61 Transmit Frames Number of frames transmitted by the port. Octets Number of octets transmitted by the port. Mgmt Frames Number of management frames transmitted by the port. Mgmt Octets Number of management octets transmitted by the port. Stat Inquiries Number of octets transmitted in frame relay LMI status inquiries. Stat Responses Number of octets transmitted in frame relay LMI status responses.
Page 62: Scada Details Screen
Figure 3.27 Frame Relay Port Statistics Screen Buttons Button Function Submit Sets any values that have been changed. All Frame Relay Opens the Frame Relay Statistics screen that shows all statistics Intervals for all parameters. Type Details Returns you to the Frame Relay Service Details screen. Clear Stats Clears all Frame Relay statistics.
Page 63 Message Size Maximum number of characters to buffer before sending a frame. Values: 0−1024 Default: 256 Idle Character Delay Maximum number of idle character time to wait before sending a frame. Values: 0−65535 Default: 10 Input Terminator Decimal value of the character that terminates a message before sending a frame.
Page 64: Ppp Service Details Screen
Figure 3.30 SCADA Device Details Screen PPP Service Details Screen Click on “PPP” under the “Type” column on the Services screen to view the PPP Service Details screen (Figure 3.31). This menu gives you access to the configuration parameters described in the paragraphs below. Figure 3.31 PPP Service Details Screen ACCM...
Page 65 This configuration option may be set to inform the peer that the implementation can receive larger packets, or to request that the peer send smaller packets. Values: 128–4096 Default: 1500 Port IP Address The IP Address of the port. For unnumbered PPP link, set to 0.0.0.0 and set IP Address Negotiation to “No.”...
Page 66: Parameters To Negotiate
CHAP Secret Enter the Secret (i.e., password) necessary to challenge the peer. Values: User established Default: Secret Parameters To Negotiate The table displayed near the bottom of the PPP Service Details screen shows which parameters are set to be negotiated. You can specify which parameters should be negotiated by clicking on the pull-down menu next to each parameter and selecting the desired option.
Page 67 Figure 3.32 PPP Statistics Screen Transmit Frames Number of frames transmitted by the port. Octets Number of octets transmitted by the port. Mgmt Frames Number of management frames transmitted by the port. Mgmt Octets Number of management octets transmitted by the port. Receive Frames Number of frames received by the port.
Page 68: Pap Table
The PPP Statistics screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Button Function Submit Sets any values that have been changed. All PPP Intervals Opens the PPP Statistics screen that shows all statistics for all parameters. Type Details Returns you to the PPP Service Details screen. Clear Stats Clears all PPP statistics.
Page 69: Chap Table
To delete the Username and Password for a selected PAP Index, delete the character string displayed in both fields (leaving them blank) and click the “Submit” button. The “Type Details” button returns you to the PPP Type Details screen. CHAP Table From the PPP Service Details screen, click the “CHAP Table”...
Page 70: Applications
Applications The Applications screens describe configuration tables and statistics for Layer 3 and above that do not map to a specific service or interface. Endpoint Table Screen The Endpoint Table (Figure 3.37) describes all endpoints terminating in the unit; links are provided to view the Endpoint Details, Endpoint Service Details, and Endpoint DLCI Details screens.
Page 71 Figure 3.38 Endpoint Details Screen Name When the unit learns a new DLCI, it creates an endpoint entry and a DLCI entry if they are not already configured. The endpoint’s Name will automatically be assigned as “Dynamic”; however, this name can (and most likely should) be changed to reflect a remote location name.
Page 72 Default: 0 Remote IP Address If this WANsuite 5165 unit is to be used to manage a remote WANsuite 5165 unit, you must configure the IP address of the remote WANsuite 5165 unit here. This DLCI can be used for management only, or for management and actual data.
Page 73: Endpoint Service Details Screen
The Endpoint Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Button Function Submit Sets any values that have been changed. Service Details Opens the Service details screen showing the selected service's settings. DLCI Details Displays details of the selected DLCI. Delete Endpoint Deletes the currently displayed endpoint.
Page 74 Default: No In Band Management If the unit is to be used as a gateway to reach a remote WANsuite 5165 through this DLCI, set this parameter to “Yes,” and configure the remote IP address and Mask in the corresponding endpoint.
Page 75 Values: Active, Inactive, SOS Default: Inactive Remote DLCI If the remote unit is a Verilink unit with FrameStart technology, and FrameStart Auto Discovery is enabled, this field displays the DLCI number used on the remote end of this DLCI. Values: 16−1023...
Page 76 Bits Over Be Threshold Sets the Tx over Be alarm threshold. This threshold is the number of bits per second in excess of CIR + Be during a 15-minute interval. Setting this field to “0” (zero) disables the alarm. Bits Over Be Alarm Reports if the Tx over Be threshold has been exceeded.
Page 77 Figure 3.40 DLCI Statistics Screen There are ninety-six 15-minute buckets (sampled every second) available for DLCI statistics. If the unit is powered on at 01:00 PM, the first interval will be completed at 01:15 PM; subsequent intervals would be completed at xx:30, xx:45, xx:00 and xx:15.
Page 78: Service Aware Screen
Figure 3.41 DLCI Table Screen NOTICE: The DLCI Table and DLCI Details screens are available from both the Endpoint Table and the Frame Relay Service Details screens. Service Aware Screen The Service Aware function recognizes IP traffic and counts the number of frames and bytes passed for a specific service based on filters by DLCI, by IP Address, and by IP Port.
Page 79: Rule Details Screen
NOTICE: If you change a Service parameter, you must click on Submit to see the appropriate DLCIs. The Service Aware screen provides a “Clear Alarms” user-activated button at the bottom of the screen. Rule Details Screen Use the Rule Details screen (Figure 3.43Figure 3.43) to establish Service Aware parameters.
Page 80: Traffic Meter Statistics Screen
NOTICE: To use this filter, you must specify both the Service and DLCI parameters on the Rule Details screen. IP Address Establishes the IP address by which the rule will filter IP traffic (if enabled). IP Mask Represents a range of IP addresses defined so that only machines with IP addresses within that range are allowed to access an Internet service.
Page 81: Snmp Details Screen
Figure 3.44 Traffic Meter Statistics Screen The Traffic Meter Statistics screen reports on the following parameters: • Tx Frames • Tx Octets • Rx Frames • Rx Octets • Rate Peak – the peak data rate for the viewed period (see below) •...
Page 82: Diagnostics Screen
each non-zero Trap IP address. The SNMP Details screen (Figure 3.45) lets you configure the SNMP parameters described in the paragraphs below. Figure 3.45 SNMP Details Screen Read Community Accepts a character string identifying the group authorized to perform read operations.
Page 83: Test Details Screens
Description Describes the type of interface selected for testing. Loop Type Describes the type of loop test (if any) performed on the selected interface. Setting Displays the bandwidth on which you wish to perform the BERT. Pattern Specifies the pattern to be transmitted during a BERT for the selected port. Length Displays the length of time for which the BERT should run for the selected interface.
Page 84 BERT Table on the Network Interface Test Details Screen The BERT table provided on the Test Details screen lets you set the test parameters listed below. Setting Displays the bandwidth on which you wish to perform the BERT. The available values for this parameter depend on which interface you select. Values: Idle, Channel 1...24, Net, Use Service Default: Net Service...
Page 85 %EFS Displays the percentage of time that the test ran error-free. This ratio is derived from the number of error free seconds divided by the number of seconds accumulated in Elapsed Time. Loop Table on the Network Interface Test Details Screen The Loop Table at the bottom of the screen lets you specify the type of Loop test to be performed.
Page 86: Trap Log Screen
You can also view the following read-only parameters from this screen: Pattern Sync Displays the state of pattern sync during a test. If no test is in progress, “No Test” is displayed. If a test is active, but the receiver is not in pattern sync, “No Sync”...
Page 87: Top Talkers Screen
Figure 3.49 Trap Log Screen Top Talkers Screen Clicking on the “Top Talkers” link in the navigation tree displays a screen (Figure 3.50), where you can set the parameters for and initiate the generation of a list of IP addresses ranked in terms of the number of frames and octets they have transmitted during a specified reporting period.
Page 88: Ip Gateway Details Screen
IP address. IP Gateway Details Screen The IP Gateway is a feature of the WANsuite 5165 that allows routing of IP packets from one network to another using static routes configuration and/or dynamic routing. The IP Gateway uses Routing Information Protocol (RIP) 1 or RIP 2 or Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing.
Page 89: Rip Parameters
Figure 3.51 IP Gateway Details Screen RIP Parameters RIP Enable Globally enables RIP1, RIP2, or No RIP. Values: Disable, Enable RIP1, Enable RIP2 Default: Enable RIP2 RIP Trust Neighbors Globally enables the trusted neighbors feature. If there is a list of trusted neighbors in an IP Gateway, only RIP packets coming from those trusted neighbors will be used to build the internal routing table.
Page 90: Circuit Table Screen
The IP Gateway Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Button Function RIP Parameters Static Routes Table Displays static routes and dynamic routes information. Static ARP Table Displays static ARP information. Trusted Neighbors Displays trusted neighbors information. OSPF Parameters Area Table Displays area information.
Page 91 Figure 3.53 Circuit Details Screen. Endpoint Endpoint name. By default, the first circuit is always the LAN circuit. All other circuits are associated with Endpoint names as defined in the Endpoint Table as shown in Figure 3.37. IP Address IP Address of the circuit. IP Mask IP mask of the circuit.
Page 92: Static Route Table Screen
OSPF Area Represents the area that this circuit is part of. OSPF LSA Timer Determines how often the Link State Acknowledgment (LSA) packet is sent. Values: 1−3600 Default: 1 OSPF LSU Delay The estimated number of seconds it takes to transmit a Link State Update (LSU) packet over this circuit interface.
Page 93 The Static Route Table (Figure 3.54) is always associated with a circuit. Access this screen by selecting the Static Route Table from the RIP Parameters Table on the IP Gateway Details screen. Figure 3.54 Static Route Table Screen Endpoint Endpoint name (or interface) through which to send the IP packet to reach the Target IP Address.
Page 94 Figure 3.55 Route Details Screen Endpoint Endpoint name (or interface) through which to send the IP packet to reach the Target IP Address. Target IP Address Represents the target network that you want this router to reach. Values: 0.0.0.0−255.255.255.255 Default: 0.0.0.0 Target IP Mask Mask of the Target IP or network.
Page 95: Arp Table Screen
Route Table.” This table shows all known dynamic and static routes. Please note that not all parameters are necessarily defined, depending on whether or not the routes were learned dynamically. Primarily, the most useful information is included in "Destination," "Interface Index," and "Mask" columns.
Page 96 Figure 3.57 ARP Table Screen Endpoint Endpoint name (or Interface) through which to send the IP packet to reach the defined IP Address. The default is the LAN. IP Address The IP address of the unit for which you want to define the MAC address. MAC Address The MAC address of the host to be reached.
Page 97: Trusted Neighbor Table Screen
MAC Address MAC address of the host to be reached. Values: A 6-byte value Default: 00-00-00-00-00-00 ARP Status Displays whether this ARP is enabled or disabled. Values: Enable, Disable Default: Enable The ARP Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Button Function Submit...
Page 98: Area Table Screen
The Neighbor Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Button Function Trusted Neighbors Returns you to the previous screen. Delete Neighbors Deletes this Trusted Neighbor. Area Table Screen An Area allows growth and makes the networks at a site easier to manage. An area is self-contained;...
Page 99 Figure 3.62 Area Details Screen Area ID This parameter has the same format as the IP Address of the Mask Address. Values: 0.0.0.0−255.255.255.255 Default: 0.0.0.0 Enable Displays whether or not the Area is enabled. Values: Enable, Disable Default: Enable Auth Type Indicates type of Authentication.
Page 100: Virtual Link Table Screen
throughout the routing domain. The collected link state advertisements of all routers and networks form the protocol's topological database. Values: Yes, No Default: No The Area Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Button Function Submit Sets any values that have been changed. Area Table Returns you to the previous screen.
Page 101: Tcp Server
Enable Enables this definition of a virtual link. Transmit Area ID The non-backbone area that the virtual link goes through. Area Border Router ID The Router ID of the virtual link’s other endpoint. The “Add New” button lets you define a new Virtual Link. Virtual Link Details Screen Access this screen (Figure 3.64Figure 3.64) by clicking on the appropriate numbered link under the “Index”...
Page 102 Figure 3.65 TCP Server Details Screen Select the TCP Connection Details screen (Figure 3.66) by clicking on the appropriate number under the “Connection” column on the above screen. The TCP Connection Details screen lists the index number, the endpoint name, the TCP local port number, and whether or not this entry is enabled.
Page 103: Network Address Translation (Nat)
Figure 3.68 TCP Host Access Table Screen You can access the Host Access Details (Figure 3.69) for a specific Index number by clicking on the appropriate numbered link under the “Index” column. Figure 3.69 TCP Host Access Details Network Address Translation (NAT) NAT is a method of connecting multiple computers to the Internet (or any other IP network) using one IP address.
Page 104: Nat Details Screen
NAT Details Screen The NAT Details screen (Figure 3.70) lets the user configure the NAT global parameters described below. Figure 3.70 NAT Details Screen Enable Enables or disables NAT. Default is “Disable.” Mode Selects the Network Address Port Translation (NAPT) mode or the Basic NAT mode.
Page 105 IP Entry Timer The maximum time (in seconds) NAT will use resources when not using TCP, UDP, or ICMP. Values: 0−65535 Default: 120 TCP Connection Timer The maximum time (in seconds) NAT will use resources when attempting to establish a TCP connection. Values: 0−65535 Default: 300 TCP Closing Timer...
Page 106 Static TCP Translation Table Screen The Static TCP Translation Table screen (Figure 3.71) allows static mapping of global TCP Server ports to a local host IP address/port combination. The parameters described below enable access to TCP servers on the private/ corporate network “behind the NAT.”...
Page 107 Static UDP Translation Table Screen The Static UDP Translation Table screen (Figure 3.74) allows static mapping of global UDP Server ports to a local host IP address/port combination. The parameters described below enable access to UDP Servers on the private/ corporate network “behind the NAT.”...
Page 108 Details screen by clicking on the Index number of the desired port on the NAT Port Table screen. Figure 3.75 NAT Port Table Screen Endpoint The Endpoint name of the circuit associated with the LAN or WAN port. Default is LAN for the first port. Enable Enables or disables the NAT port.
Page 109: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (Dhcp)
Figure 3.76 NAT Port Details Screen The NAT Port Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Button Function Submit Sets any values that have been changed. NAT Details Returns the user to the previous screen. NAT Port Table Lets the user add additional addresses. Delete NAT Port Deletes the specified NAT Port.
Page 110: Dhcp Server Details Screen
assigned to any other computer on that network. If a computer moves to a new network, it must be assigned a new IP address for that new network. DHCP can be used to manage these assignments automatically. DHCP has other important configuration parameters also, such as the subnet mask, default router, and Domain Name System (DNS) server.
Page 111 Lease Time Tells the DHCP client the number of seconds it can retain this IP address. The client should make a new DHCP request within the specified amount of time to ensure the IP address is not given to another PC. Default is 600 seconds. Primary DNS IP Addr If requested by DHCP client, the client then uses this address to resolve names of IP addresses.
Page 112 Host Name The name of the DHCP Server. Default is none. The DHCP Host Table screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Button Function DHCP Details Returns the previous screen. Add New Adds a new Server name. NOTICE: You must Save and Restart for the new Server name to become active. Figure 3.80 DHCP Host Details Screen The DHCP Host Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons:...
Page 113 Mask Mask associated with the IP Address shown on the screen. Host Name Name given to the DHCP client. The Static Entry Table screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Button Function DHCP Details Returns the user to the previous screen. Add New Lets the user add an additional Static Entry.
Page 114 Subnet Mask Subnet Mask associated with the defined range. Exclude Start Beginning of “excluded” range. Exclude End End of “excluded” range. The IP Address List screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Button Function DHCP Details Returns the user to the previous screen. Add New Lets the user add an additional IP address.
Page 115: Bridge
IP Address IP Address given to this DHCP client if that client has the MAC Address defined on this screen. Status Provides IP Address Status. Bridge A Bridge operates at the physical network layer, connecting two or more networks and forwarding packets between those networks. For example, a Bridge will connect two or more physical Ethernet cable segments and forward Ethernet packets from one segment to the other.
Page 116 Hello Timer Specifies the BPDU broadcasting interval. Values: 1−65535 s Default: 10 s Max Age Timer Specifies the length of time a bridge will consider the network topology held in memory as valid. Values: 1−65535 s Default: 60 s Forward Delay Specifies the length of time to delay creation of a temporary loop in the network.
Page 117 Figure 3.88 Bridge Port Details Enable Enables or disables Bridging on this port. Endpoint Endpoint name. BPDU Option Shows if BPDU packet will be sent and received on this port. Filter By Multicast Filters multicast messages received on this port, which reduces the load on the Addr Dest WAN connection.
Page 118: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (Smtp)
Use the SMTP Details Screen (Figure 3.90) to configure the SMTP function of the WANsuite 5165. SMTP is used to forward notification of events to a user-definable list of up to five recipients. The even notification is sent as an e-mail in the following format: From: WANsuite@verilink.com...
Page 119: Encryption
Mail Server IP Address IP address of the mail server to which notifications will be sent. Domain Name Name of domain where the device resides (i.e., Verilink.com) Mail From E-mail address of the device (WANsuite). While the device will not be able to retrieve e-mail from a service, the mail needs to have the “From”...
Page 120: Utilities
Encryption Details Screen Utilities The options available beneath the Utilities branch of the navigation tree serve as utilities for upgrading the software in your WANsuite 5165, managing access with passwords, and logging off the system. NOTICE: Make sure you allow sufficient time for the download to occur.
Page 121: Password
Figure 3.92 Upload/Save Screen Password The Password screen (Figure 3.93) is used to modify the password that restricts access to the Web Server interface. Acceptable characters for use in a password are digits 0–9 and letters A–Z and a–z, for a total of 62 distinct characters. Figure 3.93 Password Screen To change either the Admin or Read-Only password, you must enter it once...
Page 122: Log Out
In-band Management There are two ways to implement remote in-band management of a WANsuite 5165 unit. The first is to use the local router to route management frames (Web browser or SNMP) between the local LAN and the remote unit.
Page 123: Use Of Local Wansuite 5165 As A Gateway
(Router A) for each remote WANsuite 5165 to manage. If Router A becomes unavailable, there is no way to reach the remote WANsuite 5165s. Use of Local WANsuite 5165 as a Gateway If you choose this method, the WANsuite 5165s are totally independent from the routers, so all units will be accessible as long as the frame relay network stays up.
Page 124 3-94 W A N s u i t e 5 1 6 5...
Page 125: Chapter 4 Vt100 Interface
The VT100 terminal screens have several components common to all screens (see Figure 4.1 below). These components include the device type (Verilink WANsuite 5165), which is centered on the screen, the software and hardware revision numbers (upper left), the date and time (upper right), the menu title (“Main”...
Page 126: Cursor Controls
Figure 4.1 VT100 Terminal Screen Components Cursor Controls The VT100 interface uses a blinking cursor to select various menus and then to select sub-menus and/or fields within those menus. You can navigate using this cursor in different ways, depending on the program you use. Most programs allow use of the “Tab”...
Page 127: Menu Structure
menu after changing the parameters. In some cases, you will press the “Enter” key to save new parameters. Fields enclosed in brackets [ ] offer a list of selections from which to choose. The selections may be made by pressing your Spacebar to “toggle” between choices.
Page 128: System Screen
CAUTION: If you do not enter a keystroke for 10 minutes, the terminal interface logs you off automatically. System Screen The first option on the Main menu screen is the System screen (Figure 4.3). This screen lets you view and set specific information about the unit in service.
Page 129: Maintenance Reset
NOTICE: Remember that passwords are case-sensitive and are limited to no more than 10 characters. When logging on, password must be entered exactly as it was programmed. The System screen displays the user-selectable prompts listed below. Prompt Function Maintenance Reset Brings up a screen where you can reset unit to its default TDM or Packet, Packet 2, Packet 3, or Packet 4 configuration.
Page 130: Save And Restart
Figure 4.5 Confirmation Screen NOTICE: Performing a “Maintenance Reset” or a “Save and Restart” will terminate communications with the unit. Refresh (by pressing “Ctrl+U”) after approximately 10 seconds to restore communications. Save and Restart Selecting “Save and Restart” will display a confirmation menu similar to that shown in Figure 4.4.
Page 131: Network Configuration Screens
Network 2, Serial 1, Serial 2, 10/100 Ethernet, or Supervisory. Network Configuration Screens The WANsuite 5165 Network screens let you view and make changes to the Network interface's configuration. In addition, the screens provide a table that displays the alarm values for Network interfaces. The Network 1 and Network 2 screens are the same except for the “Function”...
Page 132 “Enable” instructs the unit to use ANSI T1.403, which sends a PRM once every second. Setting this field to “Disable” instructs the unit to use AT&T TR54016, which provides performance reporting on request only. Values: Disable, Enable Default: Disable Learn DS0s on Boot Determines if the unit will attempt to discover active DS0s (after power-up, Save and Restart).
Page 133: Error Status And Alarm Thresholds Table
Line Build-Out (Long Sets the transmit Line Build Out (LBO) for the Long-Haul network interface. Values: 0, −7.5, −15.0, −22.5 dB Haul) Default: 0 dB DSX Level (Short Specifies the DTE DSX-1 interface output level. Haul) Values: 0−110, 111−220, 221−330, 331−440, 441−550, 551−660, >661 ft Default: 0−110 ft Zero Suppression Determines whether ones density insertion is activated after 15 zeros.
Page 134 LOSS Sets the Loss of Signal Seconds (LOSS) threshold. A LOSS is 1-second period in which the E1 received signal is interrupted. The default value is 5 seconds. Sets the Unavailable Seconds (UAS) threshold. A UAS is a 1-second period in which consecutive severely errored seconds cause an unavailable state.
Page 135: Performance Screens
Performance Screens The Performance prompt near the bottom of the Network screens displays a Performance 24 Hour screen (Figure 4.8), which provides a summary of the error events that have occurred during each interval of the past 24 hours. In addition to the parameters already defined on the Error Status and Alarm Thresholds Table on page 4-9, the following parameters are included on the Performance screens.
Page 136: Serial Screens
NOTICE: All references in this manual to the Serial 1 and Serial 2 interfaces correspond directly to the WANsuite 5165’s Data 1 and Data 2 ports, respectively. The Serial screens let you view and make changes to the unit’s Serial interface configuration as described in the paragraphs below.
Page 137 Figure 4.10 Serial 2 Screen Type This parameter selects the type of interface (based on its electrical signal characteristics) used by the equipment connected to the Serial port. Values: V.35, RS-232, EIA-530 Default: V.35 NOTICE: V.35 requires the use of an optional cable. Refer to Optional Equipment on page A-6 for ordering information.
Page 138 Bundling Selects whether the DTE channel assignment is made as a “Contiguous” group or as “Alternate” channels. Selecting “Alternate” ensures ones density. Because the unit allows individual channels to be configured for a service, a value of “Arbitrary” will be returned for this parameter if the current channel allocation is not contiguous or Alternate.
Page 139 The Local Loopback (LL) parameter can be set to “Enable” or “Disable.” Selecting “Enable” allows the unit to go into Local Loop when the LL pin on the Serial port goes high. The unit exits the loop when the LL pin goes low. If you select “Disable,”...
Page 140: 10/100 Ethernet (Ip Details) Screen
Data Set Ready can be set to “Forced True,” “Forced False,” or “Internal.” The “Internal” option sets DSR “On” if the port is enabled and “Off” if the port is disabled. Values: Forced True, Forced False, Internal Default: Forced True The Data Carrier Detect parameter can be set to “Forced True,”...
Page 141 Unit IP Address A unique Network address assigned to this unit. Subnet Mask Defines the Network portion of the unit’s IP address. Gateway IP Address IP address of the default gateway (router) on the LAN side of the unit. DHCP Client If DHCP Client is enabled at power-up, the unit will request its IP, Mask, and Gateway addresses from a DHCP server located on the LAN side of the unit, and the unit will use these addresses.
Page 142: Supervisory Configuration Screen
Figure 4.13 Unit Access Details Supervisory Configuration Screen The Supervisory Configuration screen (Figure 4.14) displays the current speed of the Supervisory port interface and other asynchronous parameters as described below. The Supervisory port supports only asynchronous character formats. Figure 4.14 Supervisory Configuration Screen The Supervisory screen lets you view and change the Supervisory port speed.
Page 143: Service Table Screen
Parity Sets the parity bit. Values: None, Odd, Even Default: None Stop Bit Selects the number of bits required to end the character. Values: 1, 2 Default: 1 DTR Alarm Control Choices for DTR Alarm Control are “Enable” and “Disable”; the default setting is “Disable.”...
Page 144: Data Line Monitor Configuration Table
Figure 4.15 Service Table Screen The Status for a particular service will display as one of the following: Dead − The service is not functional because required resources are not • available. Changed − The service parameter was changed and a Save and Restart is •...
Page 145 Figure 4.16 Data Line Monitor Config Table Service Enable and Displays whether capture is Enabled or Disabled. Disable Tx/Rx Filter Displays the direction of the captured data. Pattern Filter Enable Displays the Filter for the pattern being searched and captured. Pattern Displays which specific pattern is being searched for.
Page 146 Figure 4.17 Data Monitor Packet Table Screen Mode The two modes available are “Analyze” and “Live.” The Live mode lets you capture data and create a usable text file of the captured data. In Analyze mode, the packet switch will return the data via the Data Line Monitor Packet Table, whereas in the Live mode the Data Line Monitor Packet Table will appear empty for SNMP calls.
Page 147: Service Details Screen
Service Details Screen From the Service Details screen, you can access and change the parameters listed below. The new parameters are saved when you press the “Esc” key and return to the previous screen. Figure 4.19 Service Details Screen Interface Selecting one of the interfaces will bring up a screen where you can view (and, in some cases, change) interface parameters.
Page 148: Ds0 Monitor Details Screen
DS0 Monitor Details Screen To access the DS0 Monitor Details Screen, select “TDM” in the <Type> column on the Service Table screen. This screen lets you configure what are considered high and low DS0 utilization parameters, and will report alarms if the monitored statistics rise above or fall below those specified settings.
Page 149 statistics. This table also gives the status of the alarms (OK, Alarmed) related to DS0s. The user-activated prompts listed below are at the bottom of the DS0 Monitor Details screen. Prompt Function Clear Alarms Clears all utilization alarms. Channels Displays the Channel Table Details (Figure 4.20) for the Network 1, Network 2, or Network services.
Page 150 Figure 4.22 DS0 Monitor 24 Hour History Screen Figure 4.23 DS0 Monitor 30 Day History Screen The DS0 Monitor 24 Hour History and 30 Day History screens show the following statistics for the specified period. Period Period for which the DS0 monitor history is displayed. Timestamp System-up-time value during which the utilization historical period was completed.
Page 151: Frame Relay Service Details Screen
Frame Relay Service Details Screen Access the Frame Relay Service Details screen (Figure 4.24) by selecting “Frame Relay” under the <Type> column on the Service Table screen. Figure 4.24 Frame Relay Service Details Screen The Frame Relay Service Details screen displays Service, Pair, and Interface details across the top of the screen.
Page 152 Once it discovers the link management type, the unit should be set to the discovered value so that subsequent unit or network re-initialization will be faster. Values: Auto, CCITT, ANSI, LMI, None Default: ANSI Max Frame Size If Auto Diagnostic is set to “Yes,” the unit will discard received frames that are larger than the maximum frame size.
Page 153 Rx Threshold Number of bits per second sent during a 15-minute interval after which an Rx alarm will be triggered. Default of 0 disables this alarm. Values: 0–4294967295 Default: 0 Rx Alarm Status of this alarm (OK, Alarmed). Default CIR (bps) This is the Committed Information Rate (in bits per second) provided by your frame relay service provider.
Page 154 received between the network and the serial port regardless of the number of DLCIs or frame size. FrameStart Auto Diagnostic mode should be left set to “Yes” unless the frame relay connection has more that 128 DLCIs, or if there is a very high traffic rate on a constant basis.
Page 155: Frame Relay Statistics Screen
changes state, provided at least one destination IP address for trap is configured in the SNMP configuration. Values: Disable, Enable Default: Disable Rx Invalid Threshold Number of invalid frames received during a 15-minute interval after which an Rx invalid alarm will be triggered. A value of “0” (zero) disables this trap. Values: 0–4294967295 Default: 0 Rx Invalid Alarm...
Page 156 Figure 4.25 Frame Relay Statistics Screen. To view the Port Statistics (Figure 4.26) for a specific interval, select that interval from the Frame Relay Statistics <Period> column. Figure 4.26 Frame Relay Port Statistics Screen Transmit Frames Number of frames transmitted by the port. Octets Number of octets transmitted by the port.
Page 157: Ppp Service Details Screen
Receive Frames Number of frames received by the port. Octets Number of octets received by the port. Mgmt Frames Number of management frames received by the port. Mgmt Octets Number of management octets received by the port. FECN Number of Forward Explicit Congestion Notification frames received. BECN Number of Backward Explicit Congestion Notification frames received.
Page 158 ACCM The Asynchronous Control Character Map (ACCM) configuration option provides a method to negotiate the use of control character transparency on asynchronous links. Values: 0–FFFFFFFF (Hex) Default: FFFFFFFF The Maximum Receive Units (MRU) configuration option may be set to inform the peer that the implementation can receive larger packets, or to request that the peer send smaller packets.
Page 159: Parameters To Negotiate
CHAP Secret Enter the Secret (i.e., password) necessary to challenge the peer. Values: User established Default: Secret Initiate Negotiation Determines whether the port actively negotiates with the peer site or passively waits for negotiation requests. Values: Yes, No Default: Yes Parameters to Negotiate The table displayed near the bottom of the PPP Service Details screen shows which parameters are set to be negotiated.
Page 160: Pap Table
Figure 4.28 PPP Statistics Screen Period Selects the interval (Current, Summary, or numbered Interval) to be viewed on the PPP Statistics screen. Tx Frames Number of frames transmitted by the port. Tx Octets Number of octets transmitted by the port. Rx Frames Number of frames received by the port.
Page 161: Chap Table
Figure 4.29 PAP Table Screen To change the Username and Password for a selected PAP Index, access the PAP Details screen (Figure 4.22) by selecting the applicable index number in the Pap Table. Enter the new information in the appropriate field(s) and press the “Esc”...
Page 162: Scada Service Details Screen
To change the Username and Secret for a selected CHAP Index, enter the new information in the appropriate field(s) and press the “Esc” key. SCADA Service Details Screen NOTICE: SCADA traffic has a higher priority than other types of traffic flowing through the unit.
Page 163 SCADA Loopback Determines if and where SCADA will loopback received data. Values: None, Loopback to Network, Loopback to Port Default: None The table below these parameters displays the SCADA statistics. You can clear all SCADA statistics by selecting the “SCADA Clear Statistics” prompt at the bottom of the screen.
Page 164: Ip Service Details Screen
(See "Save and Restart" on page 4-6.) Applications Select “Applications” in the Main Menu screen to display the various WANsuite 5165 applications (Figure 4.34) associated with configuration tables and statistics for Layer 3 and above that do not map to a specific service or interface.
Page 165: Endpoint Details Screen
page 4-42. When in IP Gateway, if you decide to use a “discovered” endpoint, you must rename it. A discovered endpoint cannot be used elsewhere (i.e., IP Gateway) until it has been renamed. Also, it will not be saved in the configuration database. NOTICE: Endpoint names of the form PPP-Sn and SCADA-Sn are reserved by the system.
Page 166 Figure 4.36 Endpoint Details Screen Name When the unit learns a new DLCI, it creates an endpoint entry and a DLCI entry if they are not already configured. The endpoint’s Name will automatically be assigned as “Dynamic”; however, this name can (and most likely should) be changed to reflect a remote location name.
Page 167: Endpoint Service Details Screen
Default: 0 Remote IP Address If this WANsuite 5165 unit is to be used to manage a remote WANsuite 5165 unit, you must configure the IP address of the remote WANsuite 5165 unit here. This DLCI can be used for management only, or for management and actual data.
Page 168: Dlci Details Screen
some cases change, parameters including Index, Interface, Type, and Pair. A Delete Service prompt is also included on this screen. DLCI Details Screen The DLCI Details screen (Figure 4.37) lets you access the configuration parameters described in the following paragraphs. To bring up this screen, select any DLCI from the <DLCI>...
Page 169 Default: No In Band Management If the unit is to be used as a gateway to reach a remote WANsuite 5165 through this DLCI, set this parameter to “Yes,” and configure the remote IP address and Mask in the corresponding endpoint.
Page 170 Remote Unit If the remote unit is a Verilink unit with FrameStart technology, and FrameStart Auto Discovery is enabled, this field displays the first three digits of the unit ID configured on the remote end of this DLCI. Values: 000−999...
Page 171 UAS Threshold Sets the Unavailable Seconds (UAS) alarm threshold. This threshold is the number of seconds after which the DLCI is unavailable. Setting this field to “0” (zero) disables the alarm. UAS Alarm Reports if the UAS threshold has been exceeded. DLCI Statistics Screen Selecting “DLCI Statistics”...
Page 172: Dlci Table Screen
Figure 4.39 DLCI Statistics Details Screen The DLCI Statistics screen in the preceding figure shows a summary that includes all 96 buckets. You can choose to see the statistics for any given bucket by selecting a specific interval under the <Period> column on the DLCI Statistics screen.
Page 173: Service Aware Screen
Figure 4.40 DLCI Table Screen Service Aware Screen The Service Aware function recognizes IP traffic and counts the number of frames and bytes passed for a specific service based on filters by DLCI, by IP Address, and by IP Port. Each row of the Service Aware table represents a specific set of filter parameters known as a “rule.”...
Page 174: Rule Configuration Screen
Rule Configuration Screen Select from the <Ndx> column to bring up the Rule Config screen (Figure 4.42) to establish Service Aware parameters. To establish a rule, select the desired rule configuration options, provide the appropriate filter information where required, and press the “Esc” key. Figure 4.42 Rule Config Screen The paragraphs below describe the rule configuration parameters and their...
Page 175: Traffic Meter Statistics Screen
Enter IP Port or Select Establishes the IP port by which the rule will filter IP traffic (if enabled). From List Filter By IP Port Enables or disables filtering of the IP traffic by the IP port specified in the IP Port field.
Page 176: Snmp Details Screen
Summary Represents the past 24 hours; reports the additive number of frames/octets, the highest peak encountered for 24 hours, and the average for 24 hours. Current Reports on the current 15-minute interval. Interval 1, Reports on Intervals 1-96, which correspond to the periods completed 15 Interval 2,..., minutes ago, 30 minutes ago,..., 24 hours ago.
Page 177: Diagnostics Screen
Diagnostics Screen The Diagnostics screen (Figure 4.45) provides a table for viewing the current settings for the test and maintenance functions performed on the available interfaces. This screen shows an upper-level view of all the interfaces so you can see if any port is under test, and if so, view the results. You may change Diagnostic parameters on the Test Details screens, which are accessed by selecting the appropriate interface under the <Description>...
Page 178 Figure 4.46 Network Interface Test Details Screen BERT Table on Network Interface Test Details Screen The BERT table lets you set the test parameters listed below. Setting Displays the bandwidth on which you wish to perform the BERT. The available values for this parameter depend on which interface is selected. Values: Net, Use Service, Idle, Channel 1...24, Default: Net BERT Pattern...
Page 179 “No Sync” is displayed. If the receiver is in pattern sync, “In Sync” is displayed. Elapsed Time Displays the time elapsed since a timed test began or, if completed, the total test time. Bit Errors Displays the total number of bit errors detected since the test began or since error statistics were cleared.
Page 180 BERT Pattern Specifies the pattern to be transmitted during a test for the selected port. Values: Marks, QRSS, 511, 2047, 2^15, Spaces Default: QRSS NOTICE: The 2^15 pattern is the ITU (European) version, not the ANSI version. Test Duration Specifies the length of time for which the test should run for the selected port. Values: 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 24 hours, Continuous Default: 15 minutes You can also view the following read-only parameters from this screen:...
Page 181: Trap Log Screen
Trap Log Screen A trap is a mechanism that permits a device to send an alarm for certain network events to an SNMP management station. The Trap Log screen (Figure 4.48) shows a collection of all the traps that have been generated. The table shown in this screen lists each trap by its Index number, and displays the type of error captured by the trap (Trap Number) and the date and time that the trap was stored (Time Stamp).
Page 182: Ip Gateway Screen
IP address. IP Gateway Screen The IP Gateway is a feature of the WANsuite 5165 that allows routing of IP packets from one network to another using static routes configuration and/or dynamic routing. The IP Gateway uses Routing Information Protocol (RIP) 1 or RIP 2 or Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing.
Page 183: Rip Parameters
a single autonomous system (AS). OSPF chooses the least cost path as the best path. While RIP is ideal for small- to medium-sized networks, OSPF is more suitable for complex networks with a large number of routers. OSPF provides equal cost multipath routing where packets to a single destination can be sent via more than one interface simultaneously.
Page 184: Circuit Table Screen
distributes routing information between routers in a single autonomous system. This Protocol is suitable for complex networks with a large number of routers. If a large network is involved, OSPF may be the solution for the user. Values: Disable, Enable Default: Disable OSPF Router ID This 32-bit number assigned to each router running the OSPF protocol...
Page 185 Circuit Details Screen Access this menu by selecting “Circuit Details” from the preceding menu. This screen is used to establish the configuration parameters of a given circuit. The screen’s parameters are described in the paragraphs below. Figure 4.52 Circuit Details Screen Endpoint Endpoint name.
Page 186: Static Route Table Screen
OSPF LSA Timer Determines how often the Link State Acknowledgment (LSA) packet is sent. OSPF LSU Delay The estimated number of seconds it takes to transmit a Link State Update (LSU) packet over this circuit interface. Values: 1−3600 Default: 1 OSPF Router Priority This 8-bit unsigned integer ranges from 1 to 255 and assigns priority to one of two routers attached to the same network;...
Page 187 Figure 4.53 Static Route Table Screen The fields on this screen are described in the table below. Field Description Endpoint Endpoint name (or interface) through which to send the IP packet to reach the Target IP Address. Target IP Address Represents the target network that you want this router to reach. Target IP Mask Mask of the target network.
Page 188 Endpoint Endpoint name (or interface) through which to send the IP packet to reach the Target IP Address. Target IP Address Represents the target network that you want this router to reach. Target IP Mask Mask of the Target IP or network. Next Hop IP Address: IP address of the next device in the route.
Page 189: Static Arp Table Screen
Static ARP Table Screen ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) is used by the router to dynamically associate a high-level IP address to a low-level physical hardware address. ARP packets are only sent across a single physical network. There are some cases when an IP-compatible device does not support ARP or ARP is deliberately disabled (for security).
Page 190: Trusted Neighbors Screen
Figure 4.57 ARP Details Screen Endpoint Endpoint name (or Interface) through which to send the IP packet to reach the defined IP Address. Currently, this is always the LAN. IP Address IP address of the circuit. Values: 0.0.0.0−255.255.255.255 Default: 0.0.0.0 MAC Address The MAC address of the Host to be reached.
Page 191: Area Table Screen
Figure 4.58 Trusted Neighbors Screen Add New Adds a Trusted Neighbors IP Address. Neighbor Details Screen Access this screen (Figure 4.59) by selecting a number under the <Index> column. This screen lists all IP addresses of Trusted Neighbors. Figure 4.59 Neighbor Details Screen Area Table Screen An Area allows growth and makes the networks at a site easier to manage.
Page 192 Figure 4.60 Area Table Screen The fields displayed on the Area Table screen are described below. Field Description Area ID Displays the ID of the Area (represented by an IP address). Displays whether the defined area is enabled or disabled. Auth Type Indicates Area validation.
Page 193: Virtual Link Table Screen
Area ID This parameter has the same format as the IP Address of the Mask Address. Values: 0.0.0.0−255.255.255.255 Default: 0.0.0.0 Enable Displays whether or not this Area is enabled. Values: Enable, Disable Default: Enable Auth Type Indicates type of Authentication. Values: Simple, None Default: None Stub...
Page 194 backbone, virtual links can be configured through non-backbone areas. Basically, virtual links are used to connect components that are otherwise not connected to the backbone. A virtual link is treated by OSPF as a point-to-point unnumbered network joining two area border routers. The virtual link must be configured in both of the area border routers.
Page 195: Tcp Server
Figure 4.63 Virtual Link Details Screen TCP Server NOTICE: TCP Server traffic has a higher priority than other types of traffic flowing through the unit. Refer to Normal Tx Queue Size on page 4-30 for more details. The TCP Server is a general-purpose application that maps arbitrary TCP port numbers to non-TCP/IP devices that have been assigned an endpoint.
Page 196 Access the TCP Connection Details screen (Figure 4.65) by selecting the appropriate number under the <Ndx> column. The TCP Connection Details screen lists the Index number, Endpoint name, TCP local port number, and whether or not this entry is enabled. Figure 4.65 TCP Connection Details Screen Select the TCP Connection Table prompt on the TCP Server screen to access...
Page 197: Network Address Translation (Nat)
Figure 4.67 TCP Host Access Screen You can access the Host Access Details (Figure 4.68) for a specific <Ndx> number by selecting the appropriate number under the <Ndx> column. Figure 4.68 TCP Host Access Details Screen Network Address Translation (NAT) NAT is a method of connecting multiple computers to the Internet (or any other IP network) using one IP address.
Page 198: Nat Details Screen
NOTICE: You must Save and Restart for any changes in NAT configuration parameters to take effect. NAT Details Screen The NAT Details screen (Figure 4.69) lets the user configure the NAT global parameters described below. Figure 4.69 NAT Details Screen Enable Enables or disables NAT.
Page 199 applications. The timers’ values minimize NAT resources. Generally, when a timer has expired, the resources used are no longer needed. Those resources will then be available for other connection resources. IP Entry Timer The maximum time (in seconds) NAT will use resources when not using TCP, UDP, or ICMP.
Page 200 Prompt Function NAT Ports Defines NAT global/Internet and local/corporate ports. Static UDP Translation Table Allows static mapping of global UDP Server ports to a local host IP address/port combination. Static TCP Trans Table Screen The Static TCP Trans Table screen (Figure 4.70) allows static mapping of global TCP Server ports to a local host IP address/port combination.
Page 201 Figure 4.71 Static TCP Trans Details Screen NAT Ports Screen The parameters on the NAT Ports screen (Figure 4.72) define the NAT global/Internet and local/Corporate ports. These parameters are configured in the NAT Ports Details screen shown in Figure 4.73. Access the NAT Ports Details screen by selecting the <Ndx>...
Page 202 “Disable” will override an “Enable” parameter set under “Filter Non Local Address” on the NAT Details menu. Type Defines whether this port is local or global. Default is LAN global. All others are local. IP Address IP Address of this port. Default is the value defined in the IP Gateway Circuit Table.
Page 203 Figure 4.74 NAT Port Status Screen IP Address Original IP Address of the host. NAT IP Address Translated IP Address of the host. Processed Packets Number of packets processed by NAT for this address. Static UDP Trans Table Screen The Static UDP Trans Table screen (Figure 4.75) allows static mapping of global UDP Server ports to a local host IP address/port combination.
Page 204: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (Dhcp)
Server Address IP Address of the local UDP Server. Default is 0.0.0.0. The “Add New” prompt lets the user add additional addresses. You can configure or change the above-listed parameters on the Static UDP Trans Details screen (Figure 4.76), which is accessed by selecting the appropriate <Ndx>...
Page 205: Dhcp Server Details Screen
DHCP Server Details Screen The DHCP Server Details screen (Figure 4.77) lets you configure the parameters described below. Figure 4.77 DHCP Server Details Screen Enable Enables or disables the DHCP Server. Default is “Disable.” Number of Ports Defines the number of DHCP ports to be used. In this version, only “1” is a valid value.
Page 206 The DHCP Server Details screen provides the following user-activated prompts: Prompt Function Host Table Lists Host names (DHCP server identification). Static Entry Table Creates a list of static IP addresses associated with MAC addresses. Address List Table Defines the addresses available for DHCP clients. Address Status Table Displays DHCP Server statistics.
Page 207 Figure 4.79 Static Entries Screen MAC Address MAC Address you want to associate with an IP address. IP Address IP Address given to the DHCP client if that client has the MAC Address defined on this screen. Mask Mask associated with the IP Address shown on the screen. Host Name Name given to the DHCP client.
Page 208: Bridge
IP Start Starting IP Address of the DHCP client pool. IP End Ending IP Address of the DHCP client pool. IP Exclude Start Beginning of “excluded” range. IP Exclude End End of “excluded” range. Select “Add New” to add an IP address. IP Address Status Screen The IP Address Status screen (Figure 4.81) displays a list of all current DHCP clients.
Page 209 The Bridge Details screen shown in Figure 4.82 lets you access and configure the parameters described below. Figure 4.82 Bridge Details Screen From this screen, you may view the parameters described below. Enable Enables or disables Bridging capability. Values: Enable, Disable Default: Disable Group Multicast MAC MAC Address recognized by the Bridge as the group address for the Bridge...
Page 210 Filter Aging Timer Specifies the length of time an entry in the lookup table will be held if no traffic is received from the specified MAC Address. Values: 1−65535 s Default: 300 s The Bridge Details screen provides the following user-activated prompts: Prompt Function Bridge Port Table...
Page 211 Figure 4.84 Bridge Port Details Enable Enables or disables Bridging on this port. Endpoint Endpoint name. BPDU Option Shows if BPDU packet will be sent and received on this port. Filter By Multicast Filters multicast messages received on this port, which reduces the load on the Addr Dest WAN connection.
Page 212: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (Smtp)
Use the SMTP Screen (Figure 4.86) to configure the SMTP function of the WANsuite 5165. SMTP is used to forward notification of events to a user- definable list of up to five recipients. The even notification is sent as an e- mail in the following format: From: WANsuite@verilink.com...
Page 213: Encryption
Mail Server IP Address IP address of the mail server to which notifications will be sent. Domain Name Name of domain where the device resides (i.e., Verilink.com) Mail From E-mail address of the device (WANsuite). While the device will not be able to retrieve e-mail from a service, the mail needs to have the “From”...
Page 214 Figure 4.87 Encryption Details Screen 4-90 W A N s u i t e 5 1 6 5...
Page 215: Appendix A Specifications
P P E N D I X PECIFICATIONS PPENDIX Network 1 Interface Line Rate: 1.544 Mbps (± 50 bps) Line Framing: D4 or ESF Line Code: AMI or B8ZS DS1, +1 to − 27 dB (ALBO) Input Signal: RJ-48C jack, 100 Ω (±5%) Connection: 3.0 V (±...
Page 216: Serial Interface(S) (Data 1 And Data 2
0, − 7.5, − 15, − 22.5 dB attenuation Line Build Out: Transient Voltage: 1000 V protection, fused input/output Jitter Control: per TR 62411 and T1.403 Timing Source: With “Function” parameter in Slave mode, timing parameter is ignored With “Function” parameter in Network mode, options are Internal, Network 2, Serial 2 Ones Density: B8ZS, N x 56 bit stuffing, alternate fill;...
Page 217 Figure A.1 Loopback Diagrams WANsuite 5165 Network Network Port Framer Port Logic Nx64 Port Internal Logic WANsuite 5165 Network Network Port Framer Port Logic Nx64 Port Internal Logic WANsuite 5165 Network Network Port Framer Port Logic Nx64 Port Internal Logic...
Page 218: Alarms
Alarms Activation: Programmable thresholds on all interfaces Reporting: SNMP traps, e-mail notification Power 5.5 VAC: 120 mA, 7 W maximum, 24 BTU maximum (power received from rack connection) Mechanical Mounting: Rack-mount in AS2000 Dimensions: Width 0.94 inches (2.39 centimeters) Height 8.20 inches (20.83 centimeters) Depth 9.94 inches (25.25 centimeters) Weight: 15.2 ounces (430.91 grams)
Page 219: Ppp Statistics Collected In 96 15-Minute Intervals
Tx/Rx mgmt octets Peak/average throughput Peak/average round-trip delay Round-trip delay time-outs UAS (unavailable seconds) PPP Statistics Collected in 96 15-minute Intervals Per Port Tx/Rx frames Tx/Rx octets Tx/Rx mgmt frames Tx/Rx mgmt octets Rx invalid frames Peak/average throughput Industry Listings FCC Compliance: Part 15 Class A, Subpart B, Part 68 U.S.
Page 220: Ordering Information
Ordering Information The following is standard equipment: Description WANsuite 5165 Front Module (card) /DIM 5165 Rear Module (card) T1 Network Cable (RJ-48 to RJ-48) Serial (Supervisory) Cable (RJ-11 to DB-9) WANsuite Documentation CD Optional Equipment The following optional equipment is available for the WANsuite 5165: Description Serial (DCE) Cable (DB-25–DB-25, M/M, pin/pin) (EIA-530/RS-232), 6-ft.
Page 221: Connector Pin Assignments
Connector Pin Assignments The Serial Interface is a standard DB-25 jack. Serial Interface Pin Assignments for DTE Mode (Packet Use Only) Pin # Function Abbrev. Direction DB-25* RS-232 V.35 EIA-530 Frame Ground Transmit Data Output Receive Data Input Request to Send Output Clear to Send Input...
Page 222: Serial Interface Pin Assignments For Dce Mode
Serial Interface Pin Assignments for DCE Mode Pin # Function Abbrev. Direction DB-25* RS-232 V.35 EIA-530 Frame Ground Transmit Data Input Receive Data Output Request to Send Input Clear to Send Output Data Set Ready Output Signal Ground Data Carrier Detect Output Balanced Receiver Clock (B)RC...
Page 223: Network 1 Interface Pin Assignments
Ethernet Interface Data In (+) Data In (-) Network 1 Interface Pin Assignments physical interface is a standard RJ-48C, 8 -pin modular jack. The NET 1 table below displays the pinout assignments. T1 NET Interface Data In Data In 3, 6 Not used Data Out Data Out...
Page 224 A-10 W A N s u i t e 5 1 6 5...
Page 225: Appendix B Snmp Agent
(the community string sent with an SNMP trap). Configuration of these community strings within the WANsuite 5165 is accomplished via the HTTP (web browser) interface (refer to Chapter 3, Web Server Interface) or the VT100 interface (refer to Chapter 4, VT100 Interface).
Page 226: Snmp Trap Configuration
These MIB files may be found on the Verilink Documentation CD included with the unit. SNMP Trap Configuration The WANsuite 5165 supports up to eight IP destinations for SNMP traps. These may be configured either through the Web interface or through an SNMP management application. For configuration of these destinations through an SNMP management application, use a MIB browser to access the table trapdest within ipadv2.mib and set the IP addresses of the host...
Page 227: Generic Traps
Generic Traps Trap Description VarBinds coldStart snmpTraps 1 A coldStart trap signifies that the SNMPv2 entity, acting in an agent role, is reinitializing itself and that its configuration may have been altered. warmStart snmpTraps 2 A warmStart trap signifies that the SNMPv2 entity, acting in an agent role, is reinitializing itself such that its configuration is unaltered.
Page 228: Standard Traps
Standard Traps Trap Description VarBinds dsx1LineStatusChange ds1Traps 0 1 A dsx1LineStatusChange trap is sent dsx1LineStatus, when the value of an instance dsx1LineStatusLastChange dsx1LineStatus changes. It can be utilized by an NMS to trigger polls. When the line status change results from a higher level line status change (i.e.
Page 229: Soon-To-Be-Standard Traps
Soon-To-Be-Standard Traps The HDSL2 MIB is on the verge of becoming an RFC. hdsl2ShdslTraps OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { hdsl2ShdslLineMib 2 } hdsl2ShdslTrapsPrefix OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { hdsl2ShdslTraps 0 } Trap Description VarBinds hdsl2ShdslLoopAttenCrossing This trap indicates that the loop ifIndex, Trap attenuation threshold (as per the hdsl2ShdslInvIndex,...
Page 230 hdsl2ShdslPerfLOSWSThresh This trap indicates that the LOSW ifIndex, Trap seconds threshold (as per the hdsl2ShdslInvIndex, hdsl2ShdslEndpointThreshLOSWS hdsl2ShdslEndpointSide, value) has been reached/exceeded for hdsl2ShdslEndpointWirePair, the HDSL2/SHDSL Segment Endpoint identified by the ifIndex, hdsl2ShdslEndpointCurr15MinLOSWS, hdsl2ShdslInvIndex, hdsl2ShdslEndpointThreshLOSWS hdsl2ShdslEndpointSide, and hdsl2ShdslEndpointWirePair values. hdsl2ShdslPerfUASThreshTrap This trap indicates that unavailable ifIndex, seconds threshold (as per the hdsl2ShdslInvIndex,...
Page 231 hdsl2ShdslnoNeighborPresent This trap indicates that the bit setting ifIndex, for noNeighborPresent in the hdsl2ShdslInvIndex, hdsl2ShdslEndpointCurrStatus object hdsl2ShdslEndpointSide, for this endpoint has changed. hdsl2ShdslEndpointWirePair hdsl2ShdsllocalPowerLoss This trap indicates impending unit ifIndex, failure due to loss of local power (last hdsl2ShdslInvIndex gasp). S N M P A g e n t...
Page 232: Enterprise-Specific Traps
Enterprise-Specific Traps ipadTrapsPrefix Trap Description VarBinds ipadFrPortRxInvalidFramesExceeded 25000 This trap is sent out when an ipad ipadFrPortRxInvAlmAlarm frame relay port receive invalid frames alarm threshold has been exceeded. ipadFrPortRxThroughputExceeded 25001 This trap is sent out when an ipad ipadFrPortRxAlmAlarm frame relay port receive throughput threshold has been exceeded.
Page 233 ipadt1e1LOSSAlarmDeclared 25012 This trap is sent out when a Loss t1e1LOSSCount of Signal Seconds alarm is declared. ipadt1e1UASAlarmDeclared 25013 This trap is sent out when an t1e1UASCount Unavailable Seconds alarm is declared. ipadt1e1CSSAlarmDeclared 25014 This trap is sent out when a t1e1CSSCount Controlled Slip Seconds alarm is declared.
Page 234: Generic Mib Loading Instructions
Choose the option for LOADING or COMPILING MIBs. You must specify which MIBs to load. Once the manager has successfully loaded the MIBs, you are ready to manage the Verilink product. If you have any questions please call Verilink Product Support. B-10...
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Verilink WANsuite 5165 Reference Manual

Preface

Chapter 1 About the Wansuite 5165

Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 3 Web Server Interface

Chapter 4 VT100 Interface

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B SNMP Agent

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