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  • Page 1 IE-MultiWay USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 -MultiWay Advantech B+B SmartWorx - Americas 707 Dayton Road Ottawa, IL 61350 USA Phone (815) 433-5100 (815) 433-5105 Advantech B+B SmartWorx - Europe Westlink Commercial Park Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland Phone +353 91-792444 Fax +353 91-792445 www.advantech-bb.com support@advantech-bb.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    -MultiWay CONTENTS About t h e IE-MultiWay ................6 Features & Configuration ..................... 7 Operations, Administration, Maintenance (OAM) ............... 8 iView² Management Software ....................8 iView (iConfig view) ......................9 Hardware Mounting Options ....................9 DIP Switch Selectable Mode Configuration ..............10 DIP Switch Configuration ....................
  • Page 4 -MultiWay Commands List (Space Bar) ....................19 Cleandb ..........................20 Downloading Files ......................21 Accounts ..........................22 VLAN Configuration ......................22 Trunk Port vs Access Port....................22 Operation Mode Configuration ................... 23 Operation Mode 1 – Mixed Tagged, Untagged Frames ........... 24 Operation Mode 2 - Port Based Extra Tagging ..............
  • Page 5 OAM AH ..........................42 Loopback Testing ....................... 44 OAM CFM ........................... 46 Connecting IE-MultiWay to iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX -II or –III ..........51 Configuration File Save/Restore Function ................ 52 Saving a Configuration File to DisK ................... 52 Uploading a Saved Configuration File with iView (iConfig View) ........

  • Page 6: About T H E Ie-Multiway

    10,240 bytes as well as AutoCross on the copper ports. Power options for the IE-MultiWay include both a standard low voltage wall transformer and a Power Block for Office Battery or a DC Power Supply connection.

  • Page 7: Features & Configuration

    • L2PT The IE-MultiWay can be installed as a standalone CPE device, back to back, or as a Remote when connected to an iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II configured as a Host. As a CPE device, the IE-MultiWay can behave as a Remote to an iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II (or –III) Host when:...

  • Page 8: Operations, Administration, Maintenance (Oam)

    MAC layer) and loopback (can be likened to a layer 2 ping). IVIEW ² MANAGEMENT SOFTW ARE iView² is the B+B SmartWorx management software that features a Graphical User Interface (GUI) and gives network managers the ability to monitor and control manageable B+B SmartWorx products.

  • Page 9: Iview 2 (Iconfig View)

    HARDW ARE MOUNTING OPTIONS The IE-MultiWay can mount on DIN rail or use a wall mount bracket (shown below). DIN rail clips (part number 806-39105) and wall mount brackets (part number 895-39229) are available for purchase from B+B SmartWorx.

  • Page 10: Dip Switch Selectable Mode Configuration

    -MultiWay DIP SW ITCH SELECTABLE MODE CONFIGURATION The IE-MultiWay can be configured in one of the following ways via DIP Switch settings: Configuration Description Method 4-Port Switch In this mode, the unit acts as a standard 4-port MAC-layer (default) switch.

  • Page 11: Dip Switch Configuration

    POW ERING THE IE-MULTIW AY The IE-MultiWay includes multiple powering options: • AC adapter. • 4-terminal DC power block. • Optional IE-Power/5V DIN rail mount, extended temperature power supply. • Optional double-USB power cable. SHOWN: IE-MultiWay with optional DIN rail mount power supply.

  • Page 12: Mini-Serial Port

    Glows amber when an FDX link is established on the TX port. Not lit for HDX. AUTOCROSS FEATURE FOR TW ISTED PAIR CONNECTIONS All fixed twisted pair ports on the IE-MultiWay include AutoCross feature that automatically selects between a crossover workstation and a straight-through connection, depending on the connected device.

  • Page 13: Configuration

    -MultiWay CONFIGURATION The IE-MultiWay includes many features that are configurable via a serial/Telnet session (CLI) or through iView² (SNMP Management view or iConfig view). CONFIGURATION FEATURE OPTIONS The below features are configurable through both iView (iConfig view) and Serial/Telnet. Feature iView²...

  • Page 14: Configuration Management Options

    -MultiWay CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT OPTIONS The below table presents management options configurable via iView (iConfig view) or a serial/Telnet session. Feature iView Serial/Telnet (iConfig) PROM Software Download/Upload  Telnet Session   Software Download Setup (TFTP)  DHCP  Restore Configuration ...

  • Page 15: Basic Device Configuration Using The Cli

    -MultiWay BASIC DEVICE CONFIGURATION USING THE CLI After running an initial self test, the screen will display the following message: Press Enter for Device Configuration. Press Enter to open the main configuration screen. This screen allows the user to set the IP address and destination IP address for traps with the community string, read/write access, and password as usual.

  • Page 16: Saved And Current Values

    NOTE: It is necessary to reboot the IE-MultiWay after making any modifications to the Saved Values for the changes to take effect. To reboot, type Reboot at the prompt on the Main Configuration screen.

  • Page 17: Password Protection For Serial Port Connections

    • Passwords are case sensitive. • NOTE: Passwords are a way to make management of B+B SmartWorx devices secure, but these password lists must be stored and maintained. ASSIGNING SNMP TRAP DESTINATIONS Traps are sent by the manageable device to a management PC when a certain event takes place.

  • Page 18: Creating Community Strings

    To reboot the IE-MultiWay, type reboot from the main screen or the command menu. ENABLING/DISABLING DHCP To toggle DHCP on the IE-MultiWay between enable and disable, press D and then Y. Press the Space Bar once to return to the main screen without making any changes.

  • Page 19: Dhcp Enable (Dynamic Ip Addressing)

    IP address 10.10.10.10 and will reboot. COMMANDS LIST (SPACE BAR) The IE-MultiWay also includes several device-specific options. To access these options, press the Space Bar from the Main Configuration screen, type the name of the action to...

  • Page 20: Cleandb

    -MultiWay Command Description cleandb Reboots the unit with a clean database. This removes all information from the database and sets the unit to factory defaults. download Downloads firmware via the TFTP protocol accounts Allows the addition for User, Superuser, Admin vlan Provides selection of two modes of operation to support all VLAN configurations.

  • Page 21: Downloading Files

    -MultiWay DOW NLOADING FILES Firmware and/or saved configuration data for the IE-MultiWay can be downloaded via a TFTP connection from a central server via TFTP protocol. Initiate this download via serial configuration or Telnet session. To download a configuration file, type download and press Enter to be taken to the Download a file screen.

  • Page 22: Accounts

    -MultiWay ACCOUNTS The three levels for CLI or Telnet account access: User View status, change own password, and reboot. Operator All User privileges mentioned above, plus ability to change settings. Administrator Operator privileges as above, plus ability to add / delete accounts and reinitialize unit to default settings (cleandb).

  • Page 23: Operation Mode Configuration

    -MultiWay When an Ethertype or VLAN ID is assigned, the same values need to be configured NOTE: at the end device (router, etc) to avoid network configuration problems. OPERATION MODE CONFIGURATION There are two modes of operation that can be configured through the Serial/Telnet session: Mode 1, supports a mixture of tagged and untagged traffic.

  • Page 24: Operation Mode 1 - Mixed Tagged, Untagged Frames

    -MultiWay FRAMES OPERATION MODE 1 – MIXED TAGGED, UNTAGGED In this mode, all tagged and untagged frames pass on any given port. Management to the device can be tagged or untagged. Press the down arrow on the computer keyboard to access additional configuration selections.

  • Page 25: Operation Mode 2 - Port Based Extra Tagging

    -MultiWay OPERATION MODE 2 - PORT BASED EXTRA TAGGING Any port can be configured for extra tags on the frames. Press the down arrow on the computer keyboard to access the additional configuration commands. BANDW IDTH (BW ) Displays settings for Bandwidth configuration.

  • Page 26: Sfp A/B Ports

    -MultiWay SFP A/B PORTS Ingress Bandwidth Monitors the traffic entering the unit (ingress), discarding traffic that exceeds a fixed Committed Information Rate Limit (CIR) plus Burst Allocation (BA). Frames are not held in (CIR) queue, they either meet the bandwidth limits and are accepted into the unit or they are dropped.
  • Page 27 -MultiWay Egress Traffic Actively controls the transmitter and hard limits the maximum frame rate that can be sent. Frames can be Shaping delayed in the internal buffers of the unit, waiting their turn to be sent. If the internal buffers are full, excess traffic will be dropped.

  • Page 28: Firmware Version

    VIEW ING PORT STATISTICS (IFSTATS) To view port statistics on the IE-MultiWay, enter ifstats. This will open a screen displaying information on packets received and transmitted as defined by MIB-II standard RFC 1213. Pressing the Space Bar will refresh the data on the screen.

  • Page 29: System Description (Sysdescr)

    Pressing the Space Bar will refresh the data on the screen. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION (SYSDESCR) The sysDescr allows the end user to enter a description for the B+B SmartWorx device. Within the iView² GUI, a name or some kind of identifier can be entered into the text box labeled Description.

  • Page 30: Operation And Administration Management (Oam)

    • VIEW ING SFP STATISTICS (SFPSTATS) To view SFP statistics on the IE-MultiWay, enter sfpstats. This will open a screen displaying SFP information, including vendor, serial number, bit rate and other options. Pressing the Space Bar to refresh data on the screen.

  • Page 31: Unit

    The feature allows both end segments of the conversion to detect link faults occurring in the media conversion chain. For the IE-MultiWay, the end user can specify which port he wants to enable the feature on. LFPT cannot be enabled on any combination of ports.

  • Page 32: Port Configuration (Port)

    -MultiWay Port Configuration (Port) Serial/Telnet sessions display port status as well as allowing configuration of some port features. Type port and press Enter to be taken to the Port screen. From this screen, view the port speed, duplex and link status. The Port screen contains the following commands: SFP Status SFP A, SFP B status...

  • Page 33: Branch/Leaf

    NOTE: Windows SNMP services must be installed to receive traps. The autoscan feature of iView² will detect B+B SmartWorx’ devices on an active subnet and list them in the network outline. Click the connection for the IE-MultiWay to open its iView² screen. To perform additional configuration, select the iView iConfig view icon on the toolbar in iView².
  • Page 34 -MultiWay The following functions can be performed via iView Function Description Unit Configuration Display/modify unit information. Port Configuration Display/modify port data. Bandwidth Displays settings for bandwidth configuration. Statistics Display statistics tables, including unit and port tables, RMON statistics, MIB-II ifTable and SFP Info. VLAN Provides configuration for VLAN IDs per port.

  • Page 35: Unit Configuration

    -MultiWay UNIT CONFIGURATION Select Unit Configuration to display/modify unit information including IP address (display only, modification not allowed), global flow control, maximum frame size and OAMPDU: NOTE: Entering a descriptor in the Description field can make it easier to track down the source of a Trap.

  • Page 36: Port Configuration

    -MultiWay PORT CONFIGURATION Select Port Configuration to display/modify port information including description and flow control: BRANCH/LEAF This option allows the end user to ensure that ports cannot directly talk to one another. One port must be selected to be the Branch, and at least two other ports as a Leaf.

  • Page 37: Bandwidth

    -MultiWay BANDW IDTH Select Bandwidth to display configure bandwidth settings for each port.

  • Page 38: Statistics

    -MultiWay STATISTICS Select Statistics to display a screen and select specific statistics to view: Select Statistics to access the SFP table to display the following information:...

  • Page 39: Vlan

    -MultiWay VLAN Enter a VLAN ID between 1 and 4094; possible priority settings are 0 (lowest priority) through 7 (highest priority). This screen also allows you to set up each port as a Trunk or Access port. • A Trunk port will allow multiple VLANs to be transported. •...

  • Page 40: L2Pt, Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling

    -MultiWay L2PT, LAYER 2 PROTOCOL TUNNELING This is a Cisco mechanism (L2PT) for sending frames from various protocols across a cloud. This mechanism will modify protocols, such as CDP and others, in order for the cloud to become transparent to the protocols. Firmware version B0 supports this feature. L2PT is enabled on a per-port basis in VLAN mode 2.

  • Page 41: Agent Info

    -MultiWay AGENT INFO Select Agent Info: obtain data on IP address, firmware version and other info.

  • Page 42: Oam Ah

    -MultiWay OAM AH Select OAM AH to display the following screen and monitor the status, configuration, loopback, event log and statistics:...
  • Page 43 -MultiWay From the above screen, select Configuration to display state and event configuration information as well as OAM supported functions:...

  • Page 44: Loopback Testing

    -MultiWay LOOPBACK TESTING The IE-MultiWay includes Loopback testing functionality. This feature is selectable via iView2 within the OAM AH configuration. The menu choices for all ports includes: • Terminate/initiate • Process/ignore OAM Loopback is controlled by using the “Loopback” and “Ignore Rx” control parameters.
  • Page 45 -MultiWay Select Statistics to display OAM statistics:...

  • Page 46: Oam Cfm

    -MultiWay OAM CFM Select OAM CFM to display the following screen and perform administrative control for Maintenance Domains (MDs), Maintenance Assocations (MAs) and Maintenance Association End Points (MEPs). The page contains a list of the local MEPs and provides menu controls to access the administrative functions associated with Create, Delete, and List MD, MA, and MEP information.
  • Page 47 -MultiWay For the first-time configuration, the user must first create an MD, then an MA, then local and peer MEPs can be added. To create an MD, select the “Configure MD’ button to display the OAM CFM Maintenance Domain Configuration page as shown below: NOTE: iView will automatically display this page if there is no MD yet defined when the user attempts to access any other menu control.
  • Page 48 -MultiWay For the first configuration, create an MA after the MD. Select “Configure MA” to display the OAM CFM Maintenance Association Configuration screen as shown below: NOTE: iView automatically displays this page if there is no MA yet defined when the user attempts to access any other menu control.
  • Page 49 -MultiWay Select the MD, MA, enter the MEP ID, select the appropriate type, port and direction, and select the Primary VID, if applicable. To cancel the MEP without saving, select Delete. To store the MEP, select Save and the screen is refreshed. Once the user has configured the MD, MA and at least one MEP, a particular instance of an MEP can be accessed for more detailed configuration.
  • Page 50 -MultiWay The MEP Instance Configuration page offers more details about an individual MEP as shown below: From this screen, the user can perform the following functions: Function Description Continuity Enable/disable CCMs and verify the number of CCMs that have been sent. Check Instance State Verify the current administrative state of the MEP, view the last defect...

  • Page 51: Connecting Ie-Multiway To Imcv-Giga-Fiberlinx -Ii Or -Iii

    -MultiWay CONNECTING IE-MULTIW AY TO IMCV-GIGA-FIBERLINX -II OR –III If the IE-MultiWay is being set up as a Remote (CPE) to a Host connection with an iMcV- Giga-FiberLinX-II or iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-III, iView provides support for SNMP management of the pair. Several pairs can be managed via UMA through the SNMP management module on the same IP address.

  • Page 52: Configuration File Save/Restore Function

    -MultiWay CONFIGURATION FILE SAVE/RESTORE FUNCTION Requirements The Configuration File Save/Restore Function allows a user to backup all the configuration settings of a unit. With this backup, a user can restore settings to a unit if necessary or use the backup to apply the same settings to a different unit. All configurable managed objects are saved in a configuration file that is stored in the unit’s Large File Area.
  • Page 53 -MultiWay The user is prompted for a filename: Once the file is selected, the end user can press the button labeled Release Notes and read all enhancements/bug fixes for the binary release.
  • Page 54 -MultiWay After the file is uploaded, the end user will get a dialog box confirming the upgrade was successful.

  • Page 55: Uploading A Saved Configuration File With Iview 2 (Iconfig View)

    -MultiWay UPLOADING A SAVED CONFIGURATION FILE W ITH IVIEW (ICONFIG VIEW ) From the Administration Tab in iView (iConfig view) click the Upload Configuration button: The user will be prompted to select a configuration file. Once selected, the user can also view any notes that were added when the file was saved:...

  • Page 56: Sfp Ports

    MSA-compliant, (available from B+B SmartWorx or other suppliers). HARDW ARE/W IRING SPECIFICATIONS DC TERMINAL BLOCK W IRING INSTRUCTIONS The IE-MultiWay can be powered with the DC terminal block. From a power source, connect to any one positive and any one negative terminal on the IE-MultiWay. TELCO (-48) NOTE: When using stranded wire, the leads should be tinned.

  • Page 57: Rj-45 Data Port Pinout

    10/100Base-T. 1000Base-T will use all 4 pairs in full duplex mode. RS-232 SERIAL CONSOLE PORT The IE-MultiWay includes an RS-232 mini jack for the Console port allowing the end user to launch a serial session and access a list of commands. The serial port on the computer/terminal should be set for: 38.4K baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop...

  • Page 58: Product Application

    -MultiWay PRODUCT APPLICATION...

  • Page 59: Specifications

    -MultiWay SPECIFICATIONS Ethernet Connections SFP 1000 Base-FX • SFP 100 Base –FX • SFP 10/100/1000 Copper (SGMII) • 10/100/1000BaseT (Fixed Copper Ports) • Auto Negotiation • Auto-Cross • Flow Control • Up to 10,240 MTU • Full Line-Rate Forwarding • Power DC Terminal 48 VDC, Telco (42.5 to 56.5 VDC with 10mSec transients to...

  • Page 60: Glossary

    -MultiWay GLOSSARY The following terms and phrases are used in this manual or in documents associated with this equipment. Term/Acronym Definition The term “1+1” refers to line protection where identical information is transmitted on two redundant lines. The Receiver chooses the “best”...
  • Page 61 -MultiWay Term/Acronym Definition Maintenance Domain. MDI/MDIX Media-Dependent Interface/Media-Dependent Interface Crossover - ability of an Ethernet port to automatically detect and configure its cabling connections to accommodate crossover or non-crossover wiring, depending on its link partner and cabling. Maintenance Association End Points. Management Information Base - a database of objects that can be monitored by a network management system.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    Make sure the fiber wavelength on both connected devices match (i.e. both are 1310 nm single-mode fiber). Make sure the twisted-pair port speed on the IE-MultiWay matches that of the end devices connected to the IE-MultiWay. Configure the IE-MultiWay and its link partner to Auto Negotiation or, if using Force mode, make sure speed and duplex match.

  • Page 63: B+B Smartworx Technical Support

    -MultiWay B+B SM ARTWORX TECHNICAL SUPPORT USA/Canada: 1 (800) 346-3119 (Ottawa IL USA) Europe: +353 91 792444 (Ireland / Europe) Email: support@advantech-bb.com Web: www.advantech-bb.com STATEMENTS, GUIDELINES, PRECAUTIONS FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 64: Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines

    -MultiWay FIBER OPTIC CLEANING GUIDELINES Fiber Optic transmitters and receivers are extremely susceptible to contamination by particles of dirt or dust, which can obstruct the optic path and cause performance degradation. Good system performance requires clean optics and connector ferrules. Use fiber patch cords (or connectors, if you terminate your own fiber) only from a reputable supplier;...

  • Page 65: Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

    -MultiWay ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause damage to any product, add-in modules or standalone units, containing electronic components. Always observe the following precautions when installing or handling these kinds of products: Do not remove unit from its protective packaging until ready to install. Wear an ESD wrist grounding strap before handling any module or component.

  • Page 66: Standards/Compliances

    © 2016 B+B SmartWorx. All rights reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. B+B SmartWorx assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. IE-MultiWay is a trademark of B+B SmartWorx.

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