Table 8-3 Ons 15454 Connection Methods - Cisco 15454-DS1-14= - 1.544Mbps Expansion Module Reference Manual

Chapter 8 Cisco Transport Controller Operation
8.4 ONS 15454 Connection
You can connect to the ONS 15454 in multiple ways. You can connect your PC directly the ONS 15454
(local craft connection) using the RJ-45 port on the TCC2/TCC2P card or the LAN pins on the
backplane, connect your PC to a hub or switch that is connected to the ONS 15454, connect to the ONS
15454 through a LAN or modem, or establish TL1 connections from a PC or TL1 terminal.
lists the ONS 15454 connection methods and requirements.
Table 8-3
Method
Local craft Refers to onsite network connections
Corporate
LAN
TL1
Remote
8.5 CTC Login
After you have installed CTC, you can log in to a node using your browser. To log in, you must type the
node IP address in the URL window. The CTC Login window appears.
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ONS 15454 Connection Methods
Description
between the CTC computer and the
ONS 15454 using one of the following:
The RJ-45 (LAN) port on the
•
TCC2/TCC2P card
• The LAN pins on the ONS 15454
backplane
• A hub or switch to which the ONS 15454
is connected
Refers to a connection to the ONS 15454
through a corporate or network operations
center (NOC) LAN.
Refers to a connection to the ONS 15454
using TL1 rather than CTC. TL1 sessions can
be started from CTC, or you can use a TL1
terminal. The physical connection can be a
craft connection, corporate LAN, or a TL1
terminal.
Refers to a connection made to the
ONS 15454 using a modem.
8.4 ONS 15454 Connection
Requirements
If you do not use Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP), you must
change the computer IP address, subnet
mask, and default router, or use automatic
host detection.
• The ONS 15454 must be provisioned
for LAN connectivity, including IP
address, subnet mask, and default
gateway.
The ONS 15454 must be physically
•
connected to the corporate LAN.
The CTC computer must be connected
•
to the corporate LAN that has
connectivity to the ONS 15454.
Refer to the Cisco ONS SONET TL1
Reference Guide.
• A modem must be connected to the
ONS 15454.
• The modem must be provisioned for
the ONS 15454. To run CTC, the
modem must be provisioned for
Ethernet access.
Cisco ONS 15454 Reference Manual, R8.5
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