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METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 3 of 75 Quick Start Guide Document Revision History December 2010 Document Created June 2011 Document updated for Software version 7.9 and merged with WCM3100 product manual. January 2012 Upgraded for V7.14 application software,...
8 of 75 Quick Start Guide 1 INTRODUCTION This guide instructs the user in the use of the WCM1100 Managed Ethernet Extender over E1, WCM3100 Managed Ethernet Extender over E3/DS-3 or WCM-Serial Managed Ethernet Extender of Serial Connections This guide describes the functionality of Software Release 7.14.
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METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 9 of 75 Quick Start Guide The WCM-Serial supports unframed operation only, and normally operates as a serial DTE interface for connection to a carrier NTU. An optional DCE mode, allows for back to back operation.
Manager and thus management traffic is isolated from the user traffic and the management VLAN, in this case 101, can be used to manage the WCM’s. WCM1100- B is configured with VLAN support enabled but each port is configured as an access port and isolated to a single VLAN.
In this mode, both WCM units have VLAN support enabled, and all ports are defined as access ports VLAN 101 is used as the management VLAN and in unit WCM1100-A the VLAN group 101 includes the LAN Port 1, the Manager and the PDH WAN port. At the remote end, The SFP port is disabled to prevent customer access to the WCM manager.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 12 of 75 Quick Start Guide 3 QUICK START CONFIGURATION The following guide gives a simple, quick start introduction to configuring the WCM for Normal Mode operation as shown in section 2.1 3.1 Base Label There is a label on the underside of each product which defines the cold start default configuration of the unit.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 14 of 75 Quick Start Guide 3.2 Cold Start the Unit When a WCM is shipped from the factory it will be in the default condition, however with previously used equipment this may not be the case. To return the unit to the default state will require a power cycle and configuration of the bit switches.
15 of 75 Quick Start Guide 3.2.1.4 Bitswitch 4, Framing This bitswitch determines the operating mode of the PDH WAN interface. E1 G.703, G.704 Framed with CRC-4 Enabled (WCM1100) E3 G.703, G.832 Framed (WCM3100) DS-3 G.703 C-Bit Framed (WCM3100) E1/E3/DS-3 G.703 Unframed This bitswitch is unused on the WCM-Serial which does not offer framed modes.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 17 of 75 Quick Start Guide 3.3 Access the WCM Initial access to the WCM is made using the Terminal Port on the rear panel of the unit. The Terminal port defaults to 19200baud, 8bit, No Parity, 1 Stop Bit. The 9 Way D-Type...
At the prompt, enter the password to gain access to the WCM. The default password is the product name, ie “wcm1100”, “wcm3100” or “wcm-serial”. For security, the password is obscured with an asterisk (*) being displayed for each character typed. An incorrect password will lead to the welcome banner being redisplayed.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 19 of 75 Quick Start Guide 3.5 Configure the WAN interface In order for two WCM units to communicate they must be connected using the PDH WAN port. The WAN interface must be configured to match the network NTU configuration.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 20 of 75 Quick Start Guide 3.5.2 WCM3100 E3 Configuration For the E3 interface, the framing mode ( G.832 or Unframed ) must be configured as well as the interface timing. 3.5.3 WCM3100 DS-3 Configuration When DS-3 mode is selected, the framing mode ( C-Bit or Unframed ) must be set as well as the interface timing.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 21 of 75 Quick Start Guide 3.5.4 WCM-Serial Configuration The WCM-Serial has a multi-serial interface which can support many different electrical interface standards. The multi serial interface is presented on an HD60 connector and is compatible with standard Cisco serial cables.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 23 of 75 Quick Start Guide To change the IP settings for installation: DHCP For operation in a DHCP enabled network and automatic IP address allocation set this parameter to ON to enable DHCP address allocation.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 24 of 75 Quick Start Guide Metrodata WCM "" Alarms: Major Destination Next Hop Type Prot. Mask ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 169.254.0.0 0.0.0.0 Mgmt direct local 255.255.0.0 0.0.0.0 169.254.0.254 Mgmt indirect local 0.0.0.0 A - add entry...
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 25 of 75 Quick Start Guide 3.9 Warm Start to activate the configuration From the Main Set Up Menu, select system and then Warm start. Metrodata WCM "" Alarms: Major SYSTEM Time & date <menu>...
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 26 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION 4.1 System Configuration The system menu provides the basic administrative configuration items for the WCM and should be configured first. The System Menu is shown below: Metrodata WCM ""...
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 27 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.1.1 Setting the Time and Date The WCM does not provide a non volatile Real Time Clock, instead it uses NTP to set the date and time following power up. In applications where NTP is not available, the WCM defaults to providing a simple uptime display.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 28 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.1.2 Setting the Node Name To enable identification of the WCM, it is useful to enter a meaningful name for the unit. The node name is entered as a string of up to 32 alpha numeric characters, including spaces.
The password for the WCM may be changed from the system menu. The default password is the product name, ie “wcm1100”, “wcm3100” or “wcm-serial”, however for deployment a more secure password may be required. To change the unit password, select “Password” from the system menu. The WCM will...
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 30 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.1.5 Welcome Screen By default, the initial access to the WCM will display the welcome banner as shown below: Metrodata WCM: Local connection to “WCM Node A”...
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METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 31 of 75 Quick Start Guide To configure the Welcome Screen enter each line using alpha numeric characters with each line supporting upto 80 characters as in the example below: Metrodata WCM "WCM Node A"...
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 32 of 75 Quick Start Guide This is an example of a Welcome Banner Welcome to the WCM Please enter the password> password ('view' to view only): 4.1.6 Warm Start A warm Start will force the WCM to restart and reload the configuration from the EEPROM.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 33 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2 Data Port Configuration This section deals with the configuration of each of the user data port types including WAN, and LAN ports. A simple configuration will be shown for each type of port.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 34 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.1 LAN Port The WCM has two external copper LAN ports which by default operate in 10/100/1000BaseT auto negotiating, auto crossover mode. The LAN ports are presented on RJ45 connectors and support access to the other external local LAN ports, the management processor or the WAN forwarding port.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 35 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.1.1 State The port state is the administrative state of this port. The state may be up or down. When ‘UP’, the port is enabled and will generate a Major Alarm if the link is physically down.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 36 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.1.7 MDI/MDIX By default, the ports support automatic crossover configuration when required. The port may be configured as follows: AUTO Auto Sense and configure Present MDI interface, direct connection to switch...
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 37 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.1.9 OAM The WCM supports IEEE 802.3ah Link OAM which may be configured on a per port basis: Metrodata WCM "" Alarms: Major Mode Active Status <display>...
Remote Status ------------- Not available <Escape> - exit, other key - refresh Where the peer device is another Metrodata device, proprietary extensions to OAM are used to report further peer status information. 4.2.1.10 Mgmt traffic In order to provide traffic isolation this parameter defines what type of traffic passes over this interface.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 39 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.1.11 VLAN ID If the Traffic Isolation mode is set to VLAN then the LAN port may be configured as either ACCESS, or TRUNK. A port is configured as an Access Port if it is assigned to a VLAN, ie given a VLAN ID between 1 and 4095.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 40 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.2 SFP Port The SFP port configuration menu is accessed via the data port set up menu and is as shown below: Metrodata WCM "" Alarms: Major...
SFP MSA definition. Metrodata supplied SFP devices will indicate the SFP type, however some lower cost, lower quality SFP devices may not be correctly programmed an will indicate “UNKNOWN”...
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 42 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.2.7 SFP Info This menu displays further information regarding the SFP device: Metrodata WCM "" Alarms: Major EoPDH SFP Info Slot: 0 -------------- Transmit Status Type Vendor Part No.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 43 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.2.9 OAM The WCM supports IEEE 802.3ah Link OAM which may be configured on a per port basis: Metrodata WCM "" Alarms: Major Mode Active Status <display>...
Remote Status ------------- Not available <Escape> - exit, other key - refresh Where the peer device is another Metrodata device, proprietary extensions to OAM are used to report further peer status information. 4.2.2.10 mGmt Traffic In order to provide traffic isolation this parameter defines what type of traffic passes over this interface.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 45 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.2.11 VLAN ID If the Traffic Isolation mode is set to VLAN then the LAN port may be configured as either ACCESS, or TRUNK. A port is configured as an Access Port if it is assigned to a VLAN, ie given a VLAN ID between 1 and 4095.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 46 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.3 WCM1100 WAN Port The WCM1100 WAN Port menu is as below: and next page The available options are as below: 76-02-082 Rev D...
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 47 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.3.1 State The state configuration defines the Administrative State of the WAN port. For normal operation it must be set to UP. In applications where the WAN link is not used, the state should be set to Down to disable the alarm processing on the WAN port.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 48 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.3.5 Framing The WAN port may be configured to operate in the following modes Unframed Clear channel, 2.048Mbps Framed G.704 Framed, 1.984Mbps payload Fractional G.704 Framed, Nx64 4.2.3.6 Allocation...
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 49 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.3.7 CRC-4 When operating in Framed or Fractional mode CRC-4 multiframe mode may be enabled or disabled. 4.2.3.8 sigNalling When operating in framed mode, the signaling option determines whether timeslot 16 is available for payload.
WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 50 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.3.10 The WCM1100 WAN Port supports IEEE 802.3ah Link OAM which may be configured on a per port basis: 4.2.3.10.1 OAM Mode The port may be configured to be:...
When two ports are running OAM, the status screen enables the user to determine the status of the remote device. Where the peer device is another Metrodata device, proprietary extensions to OAM are used to report further peer status information.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 52 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.3.12 VLAN ID If the Traffic Isolation mode is set to VLAN then the WAN port may be configured as either ACCESS, or TRUNK. A port is configured as an Access Port if it is assigned to a VLAN, ie given a VLAN ID between 1 and 4095.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 53 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.4 WCM3100 WAN Port The WCM3100 WAN Port menu is as below: and when DS-3 is selected The available options are as below: 76-02-082 Rev D...
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 54 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.4.1 State The state configuration defines the Administrative State of the WAN port. For normal operation it must be set to UP. In applications where the WAN link is not used, the state should be set to Down to disable the alarm processing on the WAN port.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 55 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.4.5 Framing The WAN port may be configured to operate in the following modes Unframed Clear channel, E3 or DS-3 Framed G.832 E3 / C-Bit DS-3 4.2.4.6 Counters The counters option displays the MIB-2 statistics gathered for the WAN port.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 56 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.4.7 OAM The WCM3100 WAN Port supports IEEE 802.3ah Link OAM which may be configured on a per port basis: 4.2.4.7.1 OAM Mode The port may be configured to be:...
When two ports are running OAM, the status screen enables the user to determine the status of the remote device. Where the peer device is another Metrodata device, proprietary extensions to OAM are used to report further peer status information.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 58 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.4.9 VLAN ID If the Traffic Isolation mode is set to VLAN then the WAN port may be configured as either ACCESS, or TRUNK. A port is configured as an Access Port if it is assigned to a VLAN, ie given a VLAN ID between 1 and 4095.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 59 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.5 WCM-Serial WAN Port Configuration The main serial port menu varies depending upon which cable type is fitted. Below are the options shown for no cable, V.35 and X.21 For no cable fitted: With V.35 DTE ( CAB-V35-MT ) fitted:...
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 60 of 75 Quick Start Guide With X.21 DTE ( CAB-X21-MT ) fitted 4.2.5.1 State The state configuration defines the Administrative State of the WAN Serial port. For normal operation it must be set to UP.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 61 of 75 Quick Start Guide The serial cables all have identifiers in the HD60 connector to identify them and the multi serial interface checks the cable type and configures itself accordingly. 4.2.5.3 Mode The normal operating mode of the WCM-Serial is in DTE mode where timing is supplied externally by the external NTU/Modem.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 62 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.5.6 Counters The counters option displays the MIB-2 statistics gathered for the WAN port. Additionally, the WAN ports displays the statistics for the packet encapsulator. Since the WAN port operates at a lower speed then the LAN ports, there may be traffic overload leading to packet discards.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 63 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.5.7 OAM The WCM-Serial WAN Port supports IEEE 802.3ah Link OAM which may be configured on a per port basis: 4.2.5.7.1 OAM Mode The port may be configured to be:...
When two ports are running OAM, the status screen enables the user to determine the status of the remote device. Where the peer device is another Metrodata device, proprietary extensions to OAM are used to report further peer status information.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 65 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.5.9 VLAN ID If the Traffic Isolation mode is set to VLAN then the WAN port may be configured as either ACCESS, or TRUNK. A port is configured as an Access Port if it is assigned to a VLAN, ie given a VLAN ID between 1 and 4095.
X.86 LAPS or GFP byte synchronous modes for Framed interfaces. 4.2.6.1.1 HDLC HDLC mode is the only option supported on the WCM-Serial, and on WCM1100/3100 when unframed interfaces are selected. HDLC uses flags (0x7E) and bit stuffing to transmit packets over the WAN interface.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 67 of 75 Quick Start Guide Both ends of the link MUST match otherwise traffic will not flow, For operation with an unmanaged WC product, or previous software version 16 bit mode must be used.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 68 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.6.1.3 GFP The WCM offers GFP encapsulation when used on a framed, byte synchronous interface. GFP uses idle packets to delimit and pad, and appends a four byte header to the packet along with a 32 bit FCS.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 69 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.6.4 Priority Table The WCM support priority queuing and may be configured to use the 802.1p priority tag, or the IP DSCP flag as the priority indication.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 70 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.2.7 Traffic Isolation The WCM contains a VLAN aware switch and will support Access and Trunk ports with VLAN tags and Priorities being added on ingress to an Access port. The WCM also offers QinQ S-Tag access ports to enable carriers to group customer traffic within a single group.
4.3.2 Contact Person The contact person is the SNMP MIB-2 system SysContact parameter, the default setting Metrodata Limited, Fortune House, Eversley Way, Egham, Surrey, TW20 8RY The parameter may be up to 255 characters and should be configured to reflect the actual installation requirements.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 72 of 75 Quick Start Guide 4.3.3 Node Name The node name is the SNMP MIB-2 system SysName parameter. By default this entry is blank. The parameter may be up to 255 characters and should be configured to reflect the actual installation requirements.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 73 of 75 Quick Start Guide The Access Rights supported are: None No Access Read Only Only SNMP GET access is allowed Read-Write SNMP GET/SET access allowed The Receive Traps parameter determines whether, under alarm conditions, Traps should be sent to this Network Manager.
METRODATA LTD WCM1100 / WCM3100 / WCM-Serial 74 of 75 Quick Start Guide 5 TFTP SOFTWARE UPDATE The WCM may be upgraded in the field using TFTP to upgrade the application software, or to save or load the configuration. In networks where firewalls and NAT addressing is used server mode must be used otherwise either client or sever mode may be used.
–i “WCM IP Address” put “Source Filename” “Software File Name” tftp –i 192.168.0.1 put wcm1100.714 software Which will load a file named “wcm1100.714” onto the WCM with IP address 192.168.0.1 and load as a file called “software” 76-02-082 Rev D...