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CMR-5975
Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver
CMR-5975 – MR-S2
Installation and Operation Manual
Part Number MN-0000032
Revision 1
July 18, 2008
Copyright © Comtech EF Data, 2008. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, (480) 333-2200, FAX: (480) 333-2161

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Part Number MN-0000032 Revision 1 July 18, 2008 Copyright © Comtech EF Data, 2008. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, (480) 333-2200, FAX: (480) 333-2161...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PREFACE ........................VII   Customer Support ........................vii   About this Manual ........................viii   Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual ..........viii   Conventions and References ..................... viii   Cautions and Warnings ......................viii   EXAMPLES OF MULTI-HAZARD FORMATS ............
  • Page 4 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Table of Contents MN-0000032 Terminology ........................1–5     CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION AND INITIAL CONFIGURATION ......2-1     Major Assembly ......................2-1     Unpacking ........................2-1     Installation ........................2-2  ...
  • Page 5 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Table of Contents MN-0000032 4.3.1 Login .......................... 4-26     4.3.2 Main Menu ......................... 4-27     4.3.3 Redundancy Menu ..................... 4-28     4.3.4 Administration Menu ....................4-29    ...
  • Page 6 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Table of Contents MN-0000032 Verify Frequency Values ....................D–4     Configure the Equipment ..................... D–5     Important Terms to Understand ................. D–7     APPENDIX E. CONFIGURING AND CONTROLLING THE DIGICAST CMR-5975  ...
  • Page 7 Figure 4-2. MR-S2 Login page ....................4-2   Figure 4-3. MR-S2 Home page ....................4-3   Figure 4-4. MR-S2 Administrative Configuration page .............. 4-4   Figure 4-5. SNMP Configuration page ..................4-6   Figure 4-6. Vload Configuration Page ..................4-7  ...
  • Page 8 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Table of Contents MN-0000032 Figure A-1. TFTP Download (via Web) ..................A–3   Figure A-2. TFTP Download (via Terminal) ................A–4   Figure A-3. TFTP Download Complete (via Terminal) ............A–5  ...

  • Page 9: Preface

    480.333.2433 or 480.333.4357 (Customer Support Desk) 480.282.2850 (After Hours Support) 480.333.2161 FAX To return a Comtech EF Data product (in-warranty and out-of-warranty) for repair or replacement: • the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department. Be prepared to supply the Contact Customer Support representative with the model number, serial number, and a description of the problem.

  • Page 10: About This Manual

    Comtech EF Data (CEFD) CMR-5975 Digicast Media Router S2 Receivers – referred to collectively throughout this manual as “the MR-S2”. The manual additionally provides information on how to connect the MR-S2 to other data transport equipment.

  • Page 11: Metric Conversion

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Preface MN-0000032 Metric Conversion Metric conversion information is located on the inside back cover of this manual. This information is provided to assist the operator in cross-referencing non-Metric to Metric conversions.

  • Page 12: Safety Compliance

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Preface MN-0000032 Safety Compliance EN60950 Compliance Applicable testing is routinely performed as a condition of manufacturing on all units to ensure compliance with safety requirements of EN60950. This equipment meets the Safety of Information Technology Equipment specification as defined in EN60950.

  • Page 13: Warranty Policy

    The warranty does not apply to any part of a product that has been installed, altered, repaired, or misused in any way that, in the opinion of Comtech EF Data Corporation, would affect the reliability or detracts from the performance of any part of the product, or is damaged as the result of use in a way or with equipment that had not been previously approved by Comtech EF Data Corporation.

  • Page 14: Exclusive Remedies

    The remedies provided herein are the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. Comtech EF Data shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. Introduction

    The MR-S2 is an economical L-Band-to-IP Receiver providing price-versus-performance unparalleled in today’s market. The MR-S2 receives Multiprotocol Encapsulated (MPE) data as specified in ETSI EN 301 192 over MPEG-2 packets or raw Transports Streams (TS) carrying audio, video or data over an L- Band input.

  • Page 16: Standard Features

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Introduction Figure 1-2. Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver – Rear Panel Standard Features Based on an embedded architecture, utilizing a FreeScale MPC859 CPU and eCOS Operating System, the MR-S2 provides the following features: •...

  • Page 17: Performance

    DVB-S (45 Msps) Maximum Symbol Rate DVB-S2 (32 Msps) Minimum Input Level -65 dBm Minimum Input Level -25 dBm Configurations The MR-S2, shown in Figure 1-2, is a Satellite-to-Ethernet IP router. Web Server 10/100 Base T LBand Ethernet MENCAP 50 CMR-5975 Ethernet...

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Introduction Specifications Table 1-1. Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver – Specifications Parameter Specification DVB-S ( 2 to 45 Msps) FEC Rates: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 L-Band Tuner QPSK ( 2 to 32 Msps)

  • Page 19: Terminology

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Introduction Terminology The following table defines the acronyms referred to throughout this manual: Table 1-2. Referenced Acronyms Acronym Definition Asynchronous Serial Interface Address Resolution Protocol CEFD Comtech EF Data Digital Video Broadcasting...
  • Page 20 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Introduction Acronym Definition Program Specific Information Program Specific Information is comprised of four tables: Program Association (PAT), Program Map (PMT), Conditional Access (CAT), and Network Information (NIT). Reed Solomon SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Installation And Initial Configuration

    Chapter 2. INSTALLATION AND INITIAL CONFIGURATION Major Assembly The CEFD MR-S2 is available in a standalone configuration. Table 2-1 lists the components provided with a standard configuration. In the event any listed item is missing, please contact Comtech EF Data Customer Support.

  • Page 22: Installation

    Step Procedure Place the MR-S2 on a flat surface with free-air flow where the LEDs can be clearly observed with unrestricted access to the rear panel of the unit. It is suggested that the coaxial connection to the Low Noise Block (LNB) NOT be connected to the unit until the unit has been fully configured.

  • Page 23: Initial Configuration

    Press the <ENTER> key on the PC – the login prompt should be displayed. The default user is “comtech” and the default password is “comtech”. After logging in, the MR-S2’s menu should be displayed. Press “N” for Network Menu. Press “I” for the IP Address, Enter the IP Address and press <ENTER>.

  • Page 24: Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver Cmr-5975 (Mr-S2) Revision

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Installation & Initial Configuration MN-0000032 Notes:...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3. Interface Pinouts

    Chapter 3. INTERFACE PINOUTS Pinout Overview The rear panel interface (Figure 3-1) provides all necessary external connections between the MR-S2 and other equipment. Figure 3-1. Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver – Rear Panel DC Power Definition Center +5VDC Outer Ring...

  • Page 26: Rj-45 Ethernet

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Interface Pinouts MN-0000032 RJ-45 Ethernet Definition TXD+ TXD- RXD+ RXD- RJ-12 Redundancy Definition RJ-12 Terminal Definition F-Type L-Band Definition Input 950-2150 MHz Center Output +13VDC or + 18VDC 0.6A Outer Ring...

  • Page 27: Introduction

    Once a valid IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway have been entered into the MR-S2, activate a browser on the desktop. Enter the IP address for the MR-S2 into the URL field as shown in Figure 4-1. If the port number has been modified from the standard 80 via the...

  • Page 28: Figure 4-1. Connecting To The Mr-S2

    A successful connection between the PC and the MR-S2 will result in the display of the Login page shown in Figure 4-2. Figure 4-2. MR-S2 Login page The Login page is the entry point to the MR-S2 menu system via a browser. The default user name is “ ” and the default password is “...

  • Page 29: Figure 4-3. Mr-S2 Home Page

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 Figure 4-3. MR-S2 Home page...

  • Page 30: Administrative Configuration

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.2.1 Administrative Configuration Figure 4-4. MR-S2 Administrative Configuration page...
  • Page 31 The MR-S2 Administrative Configuration page contains the following configurable, required parameters: User Name The MR-S2’s User Name is user configurable and is used for connecting to the unit via IP management services and terminal services. The default user name is “...

  • Page 32: Snmp Configuration

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.2.2 SNMP Configuration Figure 4-5. SNMP Configuration page SNMP R/W Community The community name for authentication for read/write access to the private MIB. SNMP R/O Community The community name for authentication for read only access to the private MIB.

  • Page 33: Vload Configuration

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.2.3 Vload Configuration Vload is a system used to remotely update the MRS-2 receiver via multicast transmission. Please refer to the Digicast section of the Vload manual for information on how to use the head-end software component of Vload.

  • Page 34: Syslog Configuration

    Syslog is a common feature of the Linux operating system. Syslog allows the events that occur on the MR-S2 to be sent to a server where they can be logged. The events are delivered to a configured server over Ethernet IP.

  • Page 35: Redundancy Configuration

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.2.5 Redundancy Configuration Figure 4-8. Redundancy Configuration page Redundancy is available when two units are used to ensure reliable service in the event of failure of a unit.

  • Page 36: Network Configuration

    Figure 4-9. Network Configuration page The Network Configuration page has the following configurable parameters: IP Address The IP Address assigned to the MR-S2’s LAN interface. The IP Address is entered in dotted decimal format. Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask assigned to the MR-S2’s LAN interface. The Subnet Mask is entered in dotted decimal format and is typically 255.255.255.0 for a C-Class mask, 255.255.0.0 for a B-Class...
  • Page 37 MN-0000032 Default Gateway The Default Gateway assigned to the MR-S2’s LAN interface. The Default Gateway is entered in dotted decimal format and must be within the subnet of the IP Address assigned to the LAN interface. The Default Gateway is the address of a local router to which all non-local subnet traffic will be directed.

  • Page 38: Network Arp

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.2.7 Network ARP Figure 4-10. Network ARP Configuration page The CMR-5975 allows the user to define a static ARP for a defined IP address. This mode should only be used when an IP flow is required to be directed to a particular MAC address.

  • Page 39: Igmp Configuration

    The maximum number of attempts the MR-S2 will make for soliciting for Multicast subscribers before the Multicast stream is pruned off. Response Timeout The maximum amount of time the MR-S2 will wait for a Multicast Subscribers before the Multicast stream is pruned off. 4-13...

  • Page 40: Unicast Routing Configuration

    The hardware Media Access Control (MAC) address assigned for Unicast operation. When the satellite MAC is defined, the MR-S2 will only route Unicast traffic that is specifically addressed to the satellite MAC. This value does not affect the characteristics of multicast data flow.

  • Page 41: Mpe/Ip Configuration

    The hardware Media Access Control (MAC) address assigned for Unicast operation. When the satellite MAC is defined, the MR-S2 will only route Unicast traffic that is specifically addressed to the satellite MAC. This value does not affect the characteristics of multicast data flow.
  • Page 42 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 IP (DVB-TS) If DVB-TS Mode is selected, then a valid IP address is required. This is the destination IP address, and can be either multicast or unicast.

  • Page 43: Tuner Mpeg Ts Route Configuration

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.2.11 Tuner MPEG TS Route Configuration Figure 4-14. Tuner MPEG TS Route Configuration (full) page Figure 4-15. Tuner Available Configuration page (headers and dialogue box)
  • Page 44 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 Select the “Service List” button at the bottom of the page to see all services on the particular input. This is achieved by looking at the Program Stream Information (PSI) that is contained in the Program Association Table (PAT) and Program Mapping Table (PMT) –...

  • Page 45: Tuner Configuration

    The MR-S2 will only attempt to use the secondary configuration in the event the primary carrier is not available, and if a switch time of greater than 0 (zero) is set. If the unit is unable to lock to the backup tuner settings, the unit will continue to switch between backup and primary frequencies based on the switch time until lock is achieved.
  • Page 46 12,750 MHz. For C-Band operation, this frequency ranges from 3,400 MHz to 4,200 MHz. The combination of the LO and the downlink frequency produce the L-Band frequency expected by the MR-S2. Some examples are as follows: Example 1: LO = 10,750 MHz Ku-Band Receive Frequency = 11,895 MHz L-Band Frequency = 11,895 MHz –...
  • Page 47 Switch Time The number of seconds the unit should wait before attempting to locate the backup carrier. If set to disabled (by setting to a value of 0 (zero)), the MR-S2 will not attempt to switch to a backup carrier.

  • Page 48: Tuner Statistics

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.2.13 Tuner Statistics Figure 4-17. Tuner Statistics page 4-22...
  • Page 49 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 Statistical reports are available from the MR-S2 using this menu. The available report options are: • MPE/IP • MPEG TS • Tuner When selected, the statistics displayed on screen are automatically refreshed so the user does not have to constantly refresh the screen.

  • Page 50: Terminal Interface

    The Terminal Interface allows the entire unit to be configured and managed, but this interface can only be used while a serial connection is present between the MR-S2 and a PC. The screens shown in this section are displayed via a Telnet connection.

  • Page 51: Figure 4-18. Menu Hierarchy (Via Terminal Interface)

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 Figure 4-18. Menu Hierarchy (via Terminal Interface) Once the terminal interface is connected, as described in Chapter 2.4 Initial Configuration, press the <ENTER> key. The user should observe the Login screen, and after a successful login, the Main Menu as shown in 4-20.

  • Page 52: Login

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.3.1 Login Figure 4-19. Login Prompt The login prompt is displayed upon entry via Telnet or a serial connection. The default user name is “...

  • Page 53: Main Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.3.2 Main Menu Figure 4-20. Main Menu The Main Menu utilizes different menus for the command line interface to access the various configuration settings and statistics on the MRS-2 receiver.

  • Page 54: Redundancy Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.3.3 Redundancy Menu Figure 4-21. Main Menu Redundancy is available when two units are used to ensure reliable service in the event of a failure or loss of signal. The units are configured in Primary/Backup roles and communicate between each other via cable connected to each unit’s redundant port.

  • Page 55: Administration Menu

    The MR-S2 Administrative Configuration page contains the following configurable parameters: Unit Name The name of this receiver. User Name The MR-S2’s User Name is user configurable and is used for connecting to the unit via IP management services. The default user name is “ ”.
  • Page 56 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 Contact information of the system administrator for support. System Location The physical location where the unit has been installed. SNMP IP Address Defines the SNMP server where traps are sent.

  • Page 57: Figure 4-23. Vload Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.3.4.1 Vload Configuration Menu Figure 4-23. Vload Menu Vload is a system used to remotely update the MRS-2 receiver via multicast transmission. Please refer to the Digicast section of the Vload manual for information on how to use the head-end software component of Vload.

  • Page 58: Figure 4-24. Main Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.3.4.2 Port Number Configuration Figure 4-24. Main Menu In addition to the features illustrated, one additional feature is available, for security reasons, via the serial interface only. Modifying the port numbers prevents attacks on “well known” ports by devices known as port scanners.

  • Page 59: Figure 4-25. Main Menu

    Syslog is a common feature of the Linux operating system. Syslog allows the events that occur on the MR-S2 to be sent to a server where they can be logged. The events are delivered to a configured server over Ethernet IP.

  • Page 60: Igmp Configuration Menu

    The maximum number of attempts the MR-S2 will make for soliciting for Multicast subscribers before the Multicast stream is pruned off. Response Timeout The maximum amount of time the MR-S2 will wait for a Multicast Subscribers before the Multicast stream is pruned off. 4-34...

  • Page 61: Stats Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.3.6 Stats Menu Figure 4-27 shows the hierarchal structure of the Terminal Interface-based Stats menus and the sections in this chapter which illustrate the menu pages within this hierarchy.

  • Page 62: Figure 4-28. Stats Menu Hierarchy (Via Terminal Interface)

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 Figure 4-28. Stats Menu Hierarchy (via Terminal Interface) 4-36...

  • Page 63: Figure 4-29. Dma Stats Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.3.6.1 DMA Stats Menu Figure 4-29. DMA Stats Menu 4-37...

  • Page 64: Figure 4-30. Ethernet Stats Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.3.6.2 Ethernet Stats Menus Figure 4-30. Ethernet Stats Menu 4-38...

  • Page 65: Figure 4-31. Tuner Stats Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.3.6.3 Tuner Stats Menu Figure 4-31. Tuner Stats Menu Statistical reports are available from the MR-S2 using this menu. The available report options are: • MPE/IP • MPEG TS •...

  • Page 66: Figure 4-32. Tuner Mpe/Ip Stats Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.3.6.3.1 Tuner MPE/IP Stats Menu Figure 4-32. Tuner MPE/IP Stats Menu 4-40...

  • Page 67: Figure 4-33. Detailed Tuner Mpe/Ip Stats Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.3.6.3.1.1 Detailed Tuner MPE/IP Stats Menu Figure 4-33. Detailed Tuner MPE/IP Stats Menu 4-41...

  • Page 68: Figure 4-34. Detailed Tuner Mpe/Ip Advanced Stats Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.3.6.3.1.2 Detailed Tuner MPE/IP Advanced Stats Menu Figure 4-34. Detailed Tuner MPE/IP Advanced Stats Menu 4-42...

  • Page 69: Figure 4-35. Tuner Mpeg Ts Stats Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.3.6.3.2 Tuner MPEG TS Stats Menu Figure 4-35. Tuner MPEG TS Stats Menu 4-43...

  • Page 70: Figure 4-36. Detailed Tuner Mpeg Ts Stats

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.3.6.3.2.1 Detailed Tuner MPEG TS Stats Figure 4-36. Detailed Tuner MPEG TS Stats 4.3.6.3.2.2 Detailed Tuner MPEG TS Advanced Stats Menu Figure 4-37. Detailed Tuner MPEG TS Advanced Stats Menu 4.3.6.3.3...

  • Page 71: Figure 4-38. Detailed Tuner Stats Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 Figure 4-38. Detailed Tuner Stats Menu 4-45...

  • Page 72: Network Configuration Menu

    Figure 4-39. Network Configuration Menu The Network Configuration page has the following configurable parameters: IP Address The IP Address assigned to the MR-S2’s LAN interface. The IP Address is entered in dotted decimal format. Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask assigned to the MR-S2’s LAN interface. The Subnet Mask is entered in dotted decimal format and is typically 255.255.255.0 for a C-Class mask, 255.255.0.0 for a B-Class...

  • Page 73: Unicast Routing Configuration Menu

    Unicast is directed to the configured default gateway. Filter on TSD MAC (MPE/IP) Allows the MR-S2 to route only Unicast that is specifically destined to this unit. The MAC address in the MPE header must exactly match the configured TSD MAC field.

  • Page 74: Tuner Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.3.9 Tuner Menu This menu enables the user to configure the tuner for operation. The terminal configuration of the tuner is simple to perform and can be done at installation time.

  • Page 75: Figure 4-42. Tuner Configuration Menu

    The MR-S2 can be configured to have a backup (secondary) configuration. The secondary tuner configuration allows the user to configure a backup configuration in the event the main carrier is taken down. The MR-S2 will only attempt to use the secondary configuration in the event the primary carrier is not available.
  • Page 76 MR-S2 are 13 VDC for vertical polarization and 18 VDC for horizontal polarization. The MR-S2 is capable of providing up to 500mA of current in either mode of operation. It is recommended, that if the LNB voltage is not required, that a DC block be installed.
  • Page 77 • Mode D Switch Enables or disables the ability to switch to a backup carrier. If set to disabled, the MR-S2 will not attempt to switch to a backup carrier. Switch Time The number of seconds the unit should wait before attempting to locate the backup carrier.

  • Page 78: Figure 4-43. Tuner Mpe/Ip Configuration Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.3.9.2 Tuner MPE/IP Configuration Menu Figure 4-43. Tuner MPE/IP Configuration Menu A configured PID value in hexadecimal is required for MPE/IP data to be extracted from the transport stream and sent to the CPU.

  • Page 79: Figure 4-44. Tuner Mpeg Ts Configuration Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.3.9.3 Tuner MPEG TS Configuration Menu Figure 4-44. Tuner MPEG TS Configuration Menu Name The name of the incoming program that is extracted from the Program Service Information.

  • Page 80: Telnet Interface

    The Run dialog box is shown in Figure 4-45. In the text window, enter “telnet Open: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx,” where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the MR-S2. If the port number has been modified from the via the Terminal Interface, then the port number must be standard 23 appended with a colon to the IP address.

  • Page 81: Trivial File Transfer Protocol (Tftp)

    Figure 4-46. Main Menu via Telnet rivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) The MR-S2 supports changes to the resident software and firmware by means of the Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP). This enables changes to be made remotely via the LAN interface. It is recommended to use Solarwinds TFTP server application (available at http://support.solarwinds.net/updates/SelectProgramFree.cfm).
  • Page 82 Ensure that the code provided by CEFD is located in the TFTP Root directory. Start up Telnet client and initiate a session with the MR-S2 as described in the Telnet Interface section Select ‘A’ for Administration Select ‘D’ for Download Enter ‘1’...

  • Page 83: Simple Network Management Protocol (Snmp)

    The MR-S2 supports configurable community strings for added security. As a security precaution, passwords cannot be remotely queried over SNMP. For SNMP access from a remote network via the public Internet, a VPN connection to the MR-S2 will need to be established using third-party VPN client/server access.

  • Page 84: Snmp Traps

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-0000032 4.6.1 SNMP Traps The CMR-5975 supports SNMP Traps for providing unsolicited SNMP events to a pre- configured SNMP Manager. The SNMP Trap may be used as a tool to automatically notify an SNMP manager of a change that has taken place on the unit.

  • Page 85: Appendix A. Software Upgrade

    Appendix A. SOFTWARE UPGRADE Introduction The MR-S2 is enabled to receive an upgrade via Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) transmission. Comtech EF Data recommends using the Solarwinds TFTP server application (available at http://support.solarwinds.net/updates/SelectProgramFree.cfm) for upgrading the product. The user will be instructed whether to select Application or FPGA or...

  • Page 86: Web Interface

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Software Upgrade MN-0000032 Web Interface Access the menu (Figure A-1): Administrative Configuration a) In the section, enter the Update Firmware Unit TFTP Server IP Address b) Select for the to be upgraded.
  • Page 87 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Software Upgrade MN-0000032 Figure A-1. TFTP Download (via Web) A–3...

  • Page 88: Telnet Or Terminal Interface

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Software Upgrade MN-0000032 Telnet or Terminal Interface Access the Admin Menu (Figure A-2): a) Select Download Image b) At the “Image type” prompt, enter: Application FPGA or 3 for Redboot. c) Enter the TFTP IP server address. Once the TFTP IP server address is entered, the software update will begin to download.
  • Page 89 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Software Upgrade MN-0000032 Figure A-3. TFTP Download Complete (via Terminal) A–5...
  • Page 90 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Software Upgrade MN-0000032 Notes: A–6...

  • Page 91: Appendix B. Ip Routing Support

    Appendix B. IP ROUTING SUPPORT Introduction The MR-S2 provides state-of-the-art L-Band DVB-S and DVB-S2 IP and transport stream delivery based on the ISO/IEC 13818-1, ISO/IEC 13818-6 and DVB Specification for Data Broadcasting (EN 301 192). The MR-S2 provides the following configuration features: •...

  • Page 92: B.2.1 Unicast Routing

    MAC address is a ‘0’. For example, 0x00 11 22 33 44 55 is a Unicast address. Unicast is supported by the MR-S2 as it would be in any routed network. Packets received by the MR-S2 are routed to the Ethernet if they meet the subnet criteria or the MR-S2 is configured to route non-local packets to a default gateway.

  • Page 93: Section Packing

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 IP Routing Support MN-0000032 Figure B-1. Multicast Mapping (IP to MAC) Section Packing Section packing is a technique utilized to provide more optimal utilization of the MPEG-2 transport stream (TS) packet structure. When section packing is not used, each TS packet (containing the MPE section) can carry no more than a single section.
  • Page 94 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 IP Routing Support MN-0000032 Notes: B–4...

  • Page 95: Appendix C. System Log Configuration

    This section illustrates how a system logger can be set up on a Linux or Unix system , allowing the MR-S2 to report system events to a logger attached via an Ethernet connection. Enabling a System Logger To enable system logging, add the following command string to the bottom of the /etc/syslog.conf file on the Logging Server:...
  • Page 96 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 System Log Configuration MN-0000032 Looking in the top of file /etc/init.d/syslog , the following is usually displayed: #!/bin/bash # syslog Starts syslogd/klogd. # chkconfig: 2345 12 88 # description: Syslog is the facility by which many daemons use to log \ # messages to various system log files.

  • Page 97: Appendix D. Setting Up Adigicast Digital Satellite Receiver

    Appendix D. SETTING UP A DIGICAST DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER Introduction Setting up a digital satellite receiver for the delivery of IP or transport stream information over an Asynchronous Serial Interface (ASI) involves more than just configuring the data related parameters. The person performing the configuration must have knowledge of both communications concepts and satellite communications.
  • Page 98 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Setting Up a Digicast Digital Satellite Receiver MN-0000032 The following image illustrates some of the significant terms and indicates their application: D–2...

  • Page 99: Required Information For Setting Up A Digicast Satellite Receiver

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Setting Up a Digicast Digital Satellite Receiver MN-0000032 Required Information for Setting Up a Digicast Satellite Receiver To set up the Digicast receiver for receiving a live satellite feed, gather the following data:...

  • Page 100: Verify Frequency Values

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Setting Up a Digicast Digital Satellite Receiver MN-0000032 Verify Frequency Values The information gathered in the previous section will become the proper parameters entered into the Digicast receiver. However, before this can be done successfully, several values must be verified: 1.

  • Page 101: Configure The Equipment

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Setting Up a Digicast Digital Satellite Receiver MN-0000032 Configure the Equipment Web Interface Example In the following Web interface graphic, the data is shown entered two different ways for the primary and secondary frequency configurations. The frequencies used are as follows:...
  • Page 102 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Setting Up a Digicast Digital Satellite Receiver MN-0000032 Terminal Interface Example In the following Terminal interface graphic, the data is shown entered the same way for both the primary and secondary frequency configurations. The frequencies used are as follows:...

  • Page 103: Important Terms To Understand

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Setting Up a Digicast Digital Satellite Receiver MN-0000032 Important Terms to Understand Backup Whether there is a backup carrier provided. Carrier Band The Digicast satellite receiver operates at L-Band (950 to 2,150 MHz). The LNB located up at the satellite dish, down-converts the incoming satellite signal at either C-, X-, Ku- or Ka-Band to L-Band, where it is fed into the receiver.
  • Page 104 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Setting Up a Digicast Digital Satellite Receiver MN-0000032 Polarization The voltage provided to power the LNB: None – no power is provided to the LNB Horizontal – 18 VDC is provided to the LNB and can be used to switch the LNB’s polarization if supported by the LNB manufacturer...

  • Page 105: Appendix E. Configuring And Controlling The Digicast Cmr-5975 Media Router With Snmp

    Appendix E. Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR-5975 Media Router with SNMP In general, to configure the Digicast CMR-5975 for web-based management via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), first identify the required parameters listed below, then apply them to the unit (Section E.2). Required SNMP Information for Configuring a Digicast Product To set up the Digicast CMR-5975 Media Router for SNMP, the following information must be known:...

  • Page 106: Configuring The Digicast Cmr-5975 Product For Snmp

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-0000032 Configuring the Digicast CMR-5975 Product for SNMP Use the information gathered in Section E.1 to enter the proper parameters into the Digicast CMR-5975 Media Router to make it operational via the Web interface.

  • Page 107: Snmp And Digicast Products

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-0000032 SNMP and Digicast Products Digicast products may be managed using numerous protocols: Connection Oriented Protocols Connectionless Protocol Web (Hypertext Transport Protocol)
  • Page 108 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-0000032 MIB II The SNMP MIB-II, as defined by Request for Comments (RFC) 1213, is a compilation of OIDs fashioned in a hierarchical structure, as shown below: The resulting notation used inside the MIB is represented in doted decimal notation as follows: 1.3.6.1.2.1.

  • Page 109: Mib-Ii 10

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-0000032 E.4.1 MIB II OIDs on the Digicast Media Router (Model CMR-5975) The following describes how MIB-II elements (OIDs) can be used to obtain (GET) information...
  • Page 110 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-0000032 MIB-II Type Sub Type Description Supported Number aspects ipForwarding 1.3.6.1.2.1.4.1 IP Forwarding Enabled ipDefaultTTL 1.3.6.1.2.1.4.2 IP Default Time-to-Live ipInReceives 1.3.6.1.2.1.4.3...
  • Page 111 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-0000032 MIB-II Type Sub Type Description Supported Number icmpInAddrMaskReps 1.3.6.1.2.1.5.13 ICMP In Address Mask Reps icmpOutMsgs 1.3.6.1.2.1.5.14 ICMP Out Messages icmpOutErrors 1.3.6.1.2.1.5.15 ICMP Out Errors...
  • Page 112 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-0000032 MIB-II Type Sub Type Description Supported Number udpTable 1.3.6.1.2.1.7.5 UDP Table mib-II 8 egp Tracks EGP (Exterior Gateway Protocol) aspects...
  • Page 113 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-0000032 MIB-II Type Sub Type Description Supported Number snmpOutNoSuchNames 1.3.6.1.2.1.11.21 SNMP Out No Such Name snmpOutBadValues 1.3.6.1.2.1.11.22 SNMP Out Bad...

  • Page 114: Private Mib

    Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-0000032 Private MIB Comtech EF Data’s Digicast private enterprise number is 18732. Therefore, the private MIB for Comtech EF Data’s Digicast products is as follows: 1.3.6.1.4.1.18723. 1 = iso...

  • Page 115: Private Mib Oids On Digicast Products

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-0000032 E.5.1 Private MIB OIDs on Digicast Products The following describes how the Enterprise (Private) MIB elements (OIDs) can be used to obtain (GET) information or configure (SET) a parameter on the Digicast CMR-5975 Media Router.

  • Page 116: Important Terms To Know

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 1 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-0000032 Important Terms to Know Obtain an element (OID) of information from a agent. GetNext Obtains the next element (OID) of information from a agent.
  • Page 117 METRIC CONVERSIONS Units of Length Unit Centimeter Inch Foot Yard Mile Meter Kilometer Millimeter 1 centimeter — 0.3937 0.03281 0.01094 6.214 x 10 0.01 — — 1 inch 2.540 — 0.08333 0.2778 1.578 x 10 0.254 — 25.4 1 foot 30.480 12.0 —...
  • Page 118 2114 85281 WEST TH STREET TEMPE ARIZONA 480 • 333 • 2200 PHONE 480 • 333 • 2161...

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