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Model 3088/I
RocketLink-G G.SHDSL NTU
Getting Started Guide
Important
This is a Class A device and is intended for use in a light industrial environment. It is not intended nor approved for use in an industrial
or residential environment.
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Document Number: 03332U1-001 Rev. C
Part Number: 07M3088/I-GS
Revised: October 15, 2008

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  • Page 1 For Quick Start Installation Model 3088/I RocketLink-G G.SHDSL NTU Getting Started Guide Important This is a Class A device and is intended for use in a light industrial environment. It is not intended nor approved for use in an industrial or residential environment.
  • Page 2 E-mail: support@patton.com Trademark Statement The term RocketLink-G is a trademark of Patton Electronics Company. All other trade- marks presented in this document are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2008, Patton Electronics Company. All rights reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Patton Elec- tronics assumes no liability for errors that may appear in this document.
  • Page 3: Summary Table Of Contents

    Ethernet & WAN PPP config and status....................... 28 Installation & operation..........................32 System Management............................36 Diagnostic tools............................. 41 Contacting Patton for assistance ........................43 Compliance information ..........................46 Specifications ..............................49 Factory replacement parts and accessories ....................54 RJ-11 non-shielded DSL port ........................
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Safety when working with electricity .......................12 General observations ............................12 Typographical conventions used in this document....................13 General conventions ............................13 General information............................14 RocketLink-G 3088/I overview ..........................15 Features .................................15 Initial configuration ............................16 Introduction ................................17 Power up the NTU ...............................17 AC power-up ..............................17...
  • Page 5 Contacting Patton for assistance ........................43 Introduction ................................44 Contact information..............................44 Patton support headquarters in the USA ......................44 Alternate Patton support for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) ............44 Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)..............44 Warranty coverage ............................44 Out-of-warranty service ..........................45 Returns for credit ............................45...
  • Page 6 3088/I Getting Started Guide Table of Contents RMA numbers ..............................45 Shipping instructions ..........................45 Compliance information ..........................46 Compliance ................................47 ................................47 Safety ................................47 PSTN Regulatory ............................47 FCC Part 68 (ACTA) Statement ...........................47 Radio and TV Interference (FCC Part 15) ......................47 Industry Canada Notice ............................48 CE Declaration of Conformity ..........................48...
  • Page 7 3088/I Getting Started Guide Table of Contents RJ-45 shielded 10/100 Ethernet port........................59 RS-232 console interface pin assignments ....................60 RS-232 console interface pin assignments......................61...
  • Page 8: List Of Figures

    Connecting RocketLink-G NTU to the PC’s serial port ......... . 18 Connecting the RocketLink-G to the local IP network (Model 3088/I shown) ......20 RocketLink-G web management home page .
  • Page 9: List Of Tables

    List of Tables General conventions ..............13...
  • Page 10: About This Guide

    32 describes how to install and operate the RocketLink-G NTU • Chapter 6 on page 36 describes how to configure the RocketLink-G NTU, save the configuration, reset the NTU to the factory default condition, and upgrade the system software •...
  • Page 11: Precautions

    3088/I Getting Started Guide Precautions Notes, cautions, and warnings, which have the following meanings, are used throughout this guide to help you become aware of potential problems. Warnings are intended to prevent safety hazards that could result in per- sonal injury. Cautions are intended to prevent situations that could result in property damage or impaired functioning.
  • Page 12: Safety When Working With Electricity

    Safety when working with electricity • This device contains no user serviceable parts. The equipment shall be returned to Patton Electronics for repairs, or repaired by qualified service personnel. WARNING The external power adapter shall be a listed Limited Power Source. The •...
  • Page 13: Typographical Conventions Used In This Document

    3088/I Getting Started Guide Typographical conventions used in this document This section describes the typographical conventions and terms used in this guide. General conventions The procedures described in this manual use the following text conventions: Table 1. General conventions Convention Meaning Indicates a cross-reference hyperlink that points to a figure, graphic, table, or sec- Garamond blue type...
  • Page 14: General Information

    Chapter 1 General information Chapter contents RocketLink-G 3088/I overview ..........................15 Features .................................15...
  • Page 15: Rocketlink-G 3088/I Overview

    3088/I Getting Started Guide 1 • General information RocketLink-G 3088/I overview The Patton Electronics Model 3088/I G.SHDSL RocketLink provides high speed 2-wire connectivity to ISPs, PTTs, and enterprise environments using Symmetrical High-data-rate Digital Subscriber Line (G.SHDSL) technology. The Model 3088/I provides a 10/100BaseT Ethernet interface on a shielded RJ-45 jack, the DSL on an RJ-11 jack, and the RS-232 console port on an RJ-45 jack.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Initial configuration Chapter contents Introduction ................................17 Power up the NTU ...............................17 AC power-up ..............................17 DC power-up ..............................17 Power-up indication ............................18 Configure the IP address............................18 Connect a PC and log in ..........................18 Modify the IP address .............................19 Connect to the local IP network ........................19 Log onto the web management interface ......................20...
  • Page 17: Initial Configuration

    1. Connect female plug of the AC power cord to the AC adaptor provided. 2. Connect the barrel-type connector of the AC adaptor to the barrel-type power jack on the RocketLink-G NTU. 3. Insert the male plug of the AC power cord into an AC power outlet (100–240 VAC).
  • Page 18: Power-Up Indication

    The Power and 100M Ethernet LEDs are lit while the RocketLink-G is powering up. Configure the IP address The RocketLink-G NTU is shipped with a factory-configured IP address assigned to the Ethernet LAN port (green outline). The address is 192.168.200.10/24. In most cases, you must change the address to be on the same subnet as your PC, as described in the procedures below.
  • Page 19: Modify The Ip Address

    → Connect to the local IP network Now you can connect the RocketLink-G NTU to your local IP network and complete the remaining configu- ration from your PC using a standard web browser. Connect the RocketLink-G NTU’s Ethernet port (green) to the same Ethernet segment as your PC (see figure...
  • Page 20: Log Onto The Web Management Interface

    You will now access the web management graphical user interface (GUI) to configure the RocketLink-G using a standard web browser (such as Netscape Browser, Mozilla Firefox, or Internet Explorer). 1. At your PC, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the RocketLink-G’s Ethernet LAN port in step 2 of section “Modify the IP address”...
  • Page 21: Rear View Of 3088/I Showing Dsl Rj-11 Jack

    2 • Initial configuration Note If two RocketLink-G NTUs are connected back-to-back, one must be con- figured as Remote, the other as Central. 7. The WAN Link LED will flash while in the process of establishing a link. The LED will be on constantly once a valid DSL connection is established.
  • Page 22: G.shdsl Config And Status

    Chapter 3 G.SHDSL config and status Chapter contents configuration..............................23 DSL Parameters ..............................23 DSL Error Monitor Configuration ........................24 G.SHDSL Status ..............................25 Run-Time Statistics ............................25 DSL Line Error Counters ..........................26 Local Interface Error Counters ........................26 Clearing Error Counters ..........................27...
  • Page 23: Dsl Configuration

    3088/I Getting Started Guide 3 • G.SHDSL config and status DSL configuration By going to the Configuration hyperlink in the Configuration Menu, you can configure the DSL link to specific parameters if the 3088/I is not used in the Plug ‘n’ Play mode. They are listed as follows. Note After changing the parameters in the DSL Configuration section of the web page, they take immediate effect upon clicking the Configure button.
  • Page 24: Dsl Error Monitor Configuration

    3088/I Getting Started Guide 3 • G.SHDSL config and status DSL Error Monitor Configuration The DSL Error Monitor provides various statistics for the DSL line. The monitor parameters are configured here. The error counters are also cleared from this menu. Figure 9.
  • Page 25: G.shdsl Status

    3088/I Getting Started Guide 3 • G.SHDSL config and status G.SHDSL Status Selecting the Status hyperlink on the Configuration Menu provides the web page containing the G.SHDSL sta- tus and the Bridged PPP link status. The G.SHDSL Status is divided into three groups, Run-Time Statistics, DSL Line Error Counters, and Local Interface Error Counters.
  • Page 26: Dsl Line Error Counters

    3088/I Getting Started Guide 3 • G.SHDSL config and status DSL Line Error Counters Five counters display how many Loss of Sync’s have occurred, CRC Errors, SEGD Errors, SEGA Errors, and Loss of Delineation. Loss of Sync and CRC Errors are the most commonly used statistics in normal performance evaluation.
  • Page 27: Clearing Error Counters

    3088/I Getting Started Guide 3 • G.SHDSL config and status Clearing Error Counters The error counters may be cleared in the Configuration web page or here in the Status web page. Select Clear All Counters and click on the Submit button. Figure 13.
  • Page 28: Ethernet & Wan Ppp Config And Status

    Chapter 4 Ethernet & WAN PPP config and status Chapter contents IP configuration ..............................29 PPP configuration ..............................29 Ethernet port configuration ...........................29 Ethernet Basic Port Attributes .........................29 Ethernet Advanced Port Attributes ........................30...
  • Page 29: Ip Configuration

    3088/I Getting Started Guide 4 • Ethernet & WAN PPP config and status IP configuration The most commonly used technique for changing the IP address and subnet mask is in the initial configura- tion via the console port. However you can also change the IP address in the web GUI pages. In the Configu- ration web pages is located the section for changing these two parameters.
  • Page 30: Ethernet Advanced Port Attributes

    3088/I Getting Started Guide 4 • Ethernet & WAN PPP config and status Figure 16. Ethernet performance statistics Ethernet Advanced Port Attributes While in the page for the Ethernet Basic Port Attributes, click on View advanced attributes… to view many additional parameters which include three configurable variables—Autonegotiation, 100Base-TX operation, and Full-duplex.
  • Page 31 3088/I Getting Started Guide 4 • Ethernet & WAN PPP config and status Figure 18. Configurable Ethernet parameters Ethernet port configuration...
  • Page 32: Installation & Operation

    Chapter 5 Installation & operation Chapter contents Installation ................................33 Connecting the twisted-pair interface ......................33 Operation................................33 Power-up................................33 LED status indicators ............................34 Power (Yellow) ..............................34 WAN LEDs ..............................34 Link (Yellow) ............................34 Tx (Yellow) ...............................34 Rx (Yellow) ...............................34 Ethernet LEDs ..............................35 Link (Yellow) ............................35 100M (Yellow) ............................35...
  • Page 33: Installation

    3088/I Getting Started Guide 5 • Installation & operation Installation Once the Model 3088/I is properly configured, it is ready to connect to the twisted pair interface. This section tells you how to make the connection. Connecting the twisted-pair interface The Model 3088/I supports communication between two DTE devices as follows over 2-wire single twisted- pair (TP).
  • Page 34: Led Status Indicators

    3088/I. Fuse replacement should only be performed by qualified service per- sonnel. Contact Patton Electronics Technical support at (301)975-1007, via WARNING our web site at www.patton.com, or by e-mail at support@patton.com, for more information. LED status indicators There are eight LEDs that provide information on the state of the unit. Figure 19 shows the location of the front panel LEDs.
  • Page 35: Ethernet Leds

    3088/I Getting Started Guide 5 • Installation & operation Ethernet LEDs There are four Ethernet LEDs: Link, 100M, Tx, and Rx. Link (Yellow) The Link LED glows solid when it receives a valid signal on the Ethernet port. If it is not flashing, change the position of the MDI-X switch on the rear panel.
  • Page 36: System Management

    Chapter 6 System Management Chapter contents RocketLink-G Plug ‘n’ Play ...........................37 Saving the configuration ............................38 Reset for Factory Default............................38 Console ................................38 Backing up and restoring saved configurations.......................39 Authentication...............................39 System Software Upgrade ..........................40...
  • Page 37: Rocketlink-G Plug 'N' Play

    3096RC as the CO unit. The RocketLink-G Plug ‘n’ Play feature allows the user to configure the DTE rate of the CP unit (Remote) via the ForeFront Model 3096RC at the Central Office (Central). The stand alone unit at the Customer Premise (CP) site will automatically configure itself to the DTE rate (Bandwidth Allocation) defined at the Model...
  • Page 38: Saving The Configuration

    3088/I Getting Started Guide 6 • System Management Saving the configuration To save all configuration changes into non-volatile memory, click on the hyperlink Save Configuration in the System Management menu item. Click on the Save button and wait until you see the message that verifies the save was executed properly.
  • Page 39: Backing Up And Restoring Saved Configurations

    3088/I Getting Started Guide 6 • System Management Backing up and restoring saved configurations At times you may want to store the completed configuration of your 3088/I on a PC so you can return to a working configuration easily. Click on the Backup/Restore Configuration hyperlink under the System Manage- ment menu.
  • Page 40: System Software Upgrade

    3088/I Getting Started Guide 6 • System Management System Software Upgrade Over the course of time, new software is released. Also found on the System Management menu is the hyperlink Software Upgrade. Figure 25. Upgrading software on the 3088/I Click on the Browse… button to find and select the desired software version on your PC. Subsequently click on Update to invoke the upgrade process.
  • Page 41: Diagnostic Tools

    Chapter 7 Diagnostic tools Chapter contents LED status monitor & definition ..........................42 System tools for testing............................42 Ping & Traceroute ............................42 Clearing error counters ...........................42...
  • Page 42: Led Status Monitor & Definition

    3088/I Getting Started Guide 7 • Diagnostic tools LED status monitor & definition See LED status indicators in “LED status indicators” on page 34. System tools for testing Testing and troubleshooting can utilize a broad range of tools. Various types of tools are a part of the 3088/I capabilities, from observing the LED’s status, tracking the error counters, and using network tools which are described in this section.
  • Page 43: Contacting Patton For Assistance

    Contacting Patton for assistance Chapter contents Introduction ................................44 Contact information..............................44 Patton support headquarters in the USA ......................44 Alternate Patton support for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) ............44 Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)..............44 Warranty coverage ............................44 Out-of-warranty service ..........................45 Returns for credit ............................45...
  • Page 44: Introduction

    (RMA). Contact information Patton Electronics offers a wide array of free technical services. If you have questions about any of our other products we recommend you begin your search for answers by using our technical knowledge base. Here, we have gathered together many of the more commonly asked questions and compiled them into a searchable database to help you quickly solve your problems.
  • Page 45: Out-Of-Warranty Service

    RMA#: xxxx 7622 Rickenbacker Dr. Gaithersburg, MD 20879-4773 USA Patton will ship the equipment back to you in the same manner you ship it to us. Patton will pay the return shipping costs. Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)
  • Page 46: A Compliance Information

    Appendix A Compliance information Chapter contents Compliance ................................47 ................................47 Safety ................................47 PSTN Regulatory ............................47 FCC Part 68 (ACTA) Statement ...........................47 Radio and TV Interference (FCC Part 15) ......................47 Industry Canada Notice ............................48 CE Declaration of Conformity ..........................48 Authorized European Representative ........................48...
  • Page 47: Compliance

    3088/I Getting Started Guide A • Compliance information Compliance • FCC Part 15, Class A • EN55022, Class A • EN55024 Safety • UL 60950-1/CSA C22.2 N0. 60950-1 • IEC/EN60950-1 • AS/NZS 60950-1 PSTN Regulatory • FCC Part 68 • CS-03 •...
  • Page 48: Industry Canada Notice

    3088/I Getting Started Guide A • Compliance information able protection from such interference in a commercial installation. However, there is no guarantee that inter- ference will not occur in a particular installation. If the equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by disconnecting the cables, try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: moving the computing equipment away from the receiver, re-orienting the receiving antenna, and/or plugging the receiving equipment into a different AC outlet (such that the computing equip-...
  • Page 49 Appendix B Specifications Chapter contents General characteristics ............................50 G.SHDSL characteristics ............................50 Ethernet ................................50 Protocol support..............................50 Management .................................51 10Base-T/100Base-TX interface ..........................51 Serial connector ..............................51 Diagnostics................................51 Status LEDs................................51 Power ................................51 WAN Link ..............................51 WAN Tx ................................51 WAN Rx .................................51 Ethernet Link ..............................51 Ethernet 100M ...............................52 Ethernet Tx...
  • Page 50: B Specifications

    3088/I Getting Started Guide B • Specifications General characteristics • Compact low-cost Plug ‘n’ Play NTU • 10/100 Ethernet port • Unlimited host support • Comprehensive hardware diagnostics, independent of operating system, easy maintenance and effortless installation • Plug ‘n’ Play operation for fast and seamless turn-up with pre-configured WAN and LAN options •...
  • Page 51: Management

    3088/I Getting Started Guide B • Specifications Management • Web-based configuration via embedded web server • CLI menu for configuration, management, and diagnostics • Local (VT-100 or Telnet) • Console port set at 9600 bps, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control 10Base-T/100Base-TX interface The Ethernet port is a shielded RJ-45 jack, autonegotiate, full- or half-duplex with an MDI-X switch.
  • Page 52: Ethernet 100M

    3088/I Getting Started Guide B • Specifications Ethernet 100M The DSL LED glows solid while a DSL link is established. While the DSL link is training it blinks once every second. Ethernet Tx The DSL LED glows solid while a DSL link is established. While the DSL link is training it blinks once every second.
  • Page 53: G.shdsl Physical Connection & Transmission Line

    3088/I Getting Started Guide B • Specifications G.SHDSL Physical connection & Transmission Line RJ-11, Two-wire (single twisted pair), polarity insensitive, pins 3 & 4. (See Appendix D on page 56.) Line Coding TC-PAM 16 (Trellis Coded Pulse Amplitude Modulation) for rates from 192 kbps to 2.304 Mbps. TC- PAM 32 for rates above 2.304 Mbps.
  • Page 54: Factory Replacement Parts And Accessories

    Appendix C Factory replacement parts and accessories Chapter contents Factory replacement parts and accessories ......................55...
  • Page 55: Factory Replacement Parts And Accessories

    3088/I Getting Started Guide C • Factory replacement parts and accessories Factory replacement parts and accessories Model # Description 08055DCUI 100–240VAC (+5V ±5% reg. DC/2A) Universal Input Adapter 0805EUR European Power Cord CEE 7 (“A”) 0805UK United Kingdom Power Cord (“D”) 0805US American Power Cord (“K”) 0805AUS...
  • Page 56: Rj-11 Non-Shielded Dsl Port

    Appendix D RJ-11 non-shielded DSL port Chapter contents RJ-11 non-shielded DSL port..........................57...
  • Page 57: Non-Shielded Dsl Port

    3088/I Getting Started Guide D • RJ-11 non-shielded DSL port RJ-11 non-shielded DSL port Single twisted-pair (TP) for full-duplex transmission. The signals are polarity insensitive. Pin # Signal Ring RJ-11 non-shielded DSL port...
  • Page 58 Appendix E RJ-45 shielded 10/100 Ethernet port Chapter contents RJ-45 shielded 10/100 Ethernet port........................59...
  • Page 59: Rj-45 Shielded 10/100 Ethernet Port

    3088/I Getting Started Guide E • RJ-45 shielded 10/100 Ethernet port RJ-45 shielded 10/100 Ethernet port Note The following table assumes the MDI-X switch is in the out position. Pin # Signal TX+ (output) TX- (output) RX+ (input) RX- (input) RJ-45 shielded 10/100 Ethernet port...
  • Page 60 Appendix F RS-232 console interface pin assignments Chapter contents RS-232 console interface pin assignments......................61...
  • Page 61: Rs-232 Console Interface Pin Assignments

    3088/I Getting Started Guide F • RS-232 console interface pin assignments RS-232 console interface pin assignments RJ-45 non-shielded Connector (EIA-561) Signal DSR (out) CD (out) DTR (in) Signal Ground RD (out) TD (in) CTS (out) RTS (in) RS-232 console interface pin assignments...

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