Televes CoaxBox User Manual
Televes CoaxBox User Manual

Televes CoaxBox User Manual

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Summary of Contents for Televes CoaxBox

  • Page 1 Ref.769330 CoaxBox User Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Instructions........................... 3 Introduction................................4 CoaxData CoaxBox................................4 Other CoaxData devices.................................5 CoaxBox Package content..............................6 Knowing CoaxBox..............................6 Device Connections................................6 LED device....................................7 Installing CoaxBox..............................8 Configure CoaxBox..............................9 CoaxBox Web..................................9 CoaxBox Administration Web...............................10 Device access via ssh................................10 Configure network interfaces..............................11 Security Considerations................................13 Operating Considerations..............................13 User Account Management..............................13 CoaxBox services..............................14 CoaxProv................................14 Web interface..................................15 Calculation of storage capacity.............................16 Install/Uninstall CoaxProv service............................17 Documentation..................................17 CoaxData AccessControl............................18 Installation diagram................................18 Main Features..................................18 AccessControl Web interface..............................19 Enable/Disable AccessControl Service..........................19 Documentation..................................20 CoaxBox Characteristics............................20...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

                                                                                                    CoaxBox - User Guide Ref.769330 Important Safety Instructions Before handling or connecting the equipment, please read this manual! This equipment has been built in accordance with international safety standards. Dispose of electronic devices you no longer need in a respectful way with the environment and in accordance with the relevant regulations.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    CoaxData networks. It allows the provisioning and monitoring of Coaxdata networks in a simple and intuitive way. Technical feature: CoaxBox incorporates a powerful iMX.6 ARM quad-core CPU at 1Ghz that allows management and  monitoring of one or more CoaxData networks.
  • Page 5: Other Coaxdata Devices

                                                                                                    CoaxBox - User Guide Ref.769330 Main features Monitoring the state of coaxial network through the Access Control application.  Monitoring and provisioning of the devices 769301 by CoaxProv application.  It has three LEDs to indicate that the device is properly accessing Internet and indicates services are ...
  • Page 6: Coaxbox Package Content

    1000Base-TX 12Vdc, 250 mA 1xEthernet RJ-45 Ethernet connector 1000BASE-T for Connect CoaxBox to a PC or laptop. It allows autonegotiation with the host for maximum link speed and Auto-MDIX which avoids using Ethernet crossover cables. RJ9  Power connector 12Vdc connector powers the device for operation. RJ9 connector is equipped with a flange which prevents power being accidentally disconnected.
  • Page 7: Led Device

    Off: The device is not on. Check switch position and device is powered via RJ9 connector supply. • Led Services This LED indicates that CoaxBox services are running correctly: Green:Host Services are running OK. • Red: Management Services are failing or are not running properly.
  • Page 8: Installing Coaxbox

    Installing CoaxBox The figure shows an installation example of CoaxBox in a managed CoaxData network CoaxBox is installed at the coaxial headend and connected directly to the CoaxData master or via an Ethernet switch. • CoaxBox will search for devices and process the received reports to send alarms to installer via email or SNMP.
  • Page 9: Configure Coaxbox

    : Alias Interface with fixed 169.254.1.254 IP Address. • CoaxBox Web Device has a Web Service running on port 80, all services running inside CoaxBox are available on this web and redirect to proper service when click on button. Following services are avallabe:...
  • Page 10: Coaxbox Administration Web

    $ sshpass -p 76Coax93Box30 ssh -o StrictHostKeyChecking = no root@169.254.1.254 coaxdataservices root @: ~ # SSH Terminal can execute any command on the CoaxBox such as install new packages, remove/add services or restart device. 2017 © Copyright, Televés S.A.
  • Page 11: Configure Network Interfaces

                                                                                                    CoaxBox - User Guide Ref.769330 Configure network interfaces To change the configuration of the eth0 interface to assign an static IP instead of DHCP interface; Go to Network>Network Interfaces on Web interface This shows device interface's list 2017 © Copyright, Televés S.A.
  • Page 12 Televes Click on eth0, select the static settings and press Save to save interface configuration On the menu Network Interfaces, select eth0 and click Apply Selected Interfaces, to apply previously saved configuration. 2017 © Copyright, Televés S.A. www.televes.es...
  • Page 13: Security Considerations

    Operating Considerations Consider the following notes about CoaxBox services: Maximum number of reports that CoaxBox can process is 600 reports/minute. Please check number of • CoaxData devices and report interval to avoid exceeding this value. If you install multiple CoaxBox in your CoaxData network, only one CoaxData AccessControl can be •...
  • Page 14: Coaxbox Services

    Televes CoaxBox services CoaxBox comes with severeal preinstalled services: CoaxProv: Application for ref.769301 management. • CoaxData AccessControl: Application for CoaxData management . • CoaxProv CoaxProv™ is a tool to manage ref.769301 devices. With CoaxProv™ provision and monitor 769301 devices is easy. You can also check status of coaxial and wireless networks as well and generate alarms when a malfunction is detected.
  • Page 15: Web Interface

    Number of device reports cannot exceed 600 reports/minute! In your monitoring needs exceed that amount, It is recommended the installation of multiple CoaxBox devices on your network and segment network management. Calculate storage needs for application or use an external SD! Ref.769330 box has an internal 4GB eMMC.
  • Page 16: Calculation Of Storage Capacity

    Televes Calculation of storage capacity An important parameter of CoaxProv is the calculation of storage needs. Ref.769330 has a 4GB on internal eMMC, but in the case that available space is exhausted the CoaxProv emits an alarm and deletes the oldest records. This capability is controlled by the configuration parameters of the Provision Database>...
  • Page 17: Install/Uninstall Coaxprov Service

    To install the service (it will start when CoaxBox is started) coaxdataservices root @: ~ # update-rc.d provisioning 50 defaults 20 # To remove the service (serice will not start when you start CoaxBox) coaxdataservices root @: ~ # update-rc.d -f provisioning remove Documentation Next table shows CoaxProv documentation for Web interface and 769301 SNMP agent.
  • Page 18: Coaxdata Accesscontrol

    Depending on the characteristics of your network, you may need to segment the monitoring and install several CoaxBox in your installation. Only one AccessControl can be enabled. See bellow instruction to enable/disable AccessControl con CoaxBox. 2017 © Copyright, Televés S.A. www.televes.es...
  • Page 19: Accesscontrol Web Interface

    To install the service (it will start on CoaxBox bootup) coaxdataservices root @: ~ # update-rc.d coaxdataaccesscontrol 50 defaults 20 # To remove the service (it will not start on CoaxBox bootup) coaxdataservices root @: ~ # update-rc.d -f coaxdataaccesscontrol remove 2017 ©...
  • Page 20: Documentation

    Televes Documentation AccessControl has documentation for Web interface and SNMP agent. Consult your CoaxData documentation or contact with Televes Support to get following docs: Document Language Description AccessControl-Manual_Web_001-ES SPANISH Web Access Control Manual AccessControl-Manual_Web_001-EN ENGLISH Web Access Control Manual (EN)

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