Teletronics International TBC-800 User Manual

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Bandwidth Controller
TBC-
800
Version 1.0.2
Copyright 2006 Teletronics International, Inc.
2 Choke Cherry Road
Rockville, MD 20850
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  • Page 1 Bandwidth Controller TBC- Version 1.0.2 Copyright 2006 Teletronics International, Inc. 2 Choke Cherry Road Rockville, MD 20850...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview and Features ………………….………..…………………………… 3 Structure of Bandwidth Control …………….…………………………………4 Installation ……………………………………………………………………… 4 Network Installation Diagram …....…………………………………….5 Web Configuration Interface ………………………………………………….. 6 Login ………………………………………………………………..…… 6 System Overview ………………………………………………...……… 6 Network Settings ………………………………………………..………. 7 Administration …………………………………………………..………. 9 Services ………………………………………………………..………. 13 Bandwidth Control ……………………..………………………………...
  • Page 3: Overview And Features

    Overview and Features TBC (Teletronics Bandwidth Controller) is a low-cost, versatile and easy to operate device specifically designed for network service providers or enterprise customers to provide a consistent bandwidth flow to the end stations. TBC system automatically shape TCP/UDP traffic based on built-in rules. TBC system is simple and reliable allowing network operators to quickly and easily bring network traffic into balance without changing the existing network infrastructure.
  • Page 4: Structure Of Bandwidth Control

    Set your computer's IP Address to 192.168.1.100 with Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (or any available IP address in the 192.168.1.x subnet). Use a crossover cable to connect the LAN1 port to your computer's Ethernet port. Connect power adapter to TBC-800. For more information about configuration and operation, please see Web Configuration...
  • Page 5: Network Installation Diagram

    Network Installation Diagram SHAPING BASE ON IP SCENARIO 1 CLIENT #1 BASE STATION ROUTER INTERNET CLIENT #2 SCENARIO 2 BASE #1 CLIENTS ROUTER INTERNET BASE #2 (PLEASE NOTE: IF MORE THAN 3 BASE STATIONS, YOU WOULD NEED TO ADD A HUB IN BETWEEN) SCENARIO 3 192.168.1.X SUBNET #1...
  • Page 6: Web Configuration Interface

    Web Configuration Interface Login Default IP Address: 192.168.1.124 To access the web control interface, open up a web browser and type in the factory default IP address in the URL. Then press Enter on your keyboard, you will see the login prompt window appear. Default User Name: admin Default Password: admin Enter User name and password, and click OK.
  • Page 7: Network Settings

    Network Setting - WAN...
  • Page 8 Static IP Address: Manually setup an IP for this device • IP Address • Subnet Mask • Default Gateway • Preferred DNS Server • Alternate DNS Server DHCP Client: Set up the device as a DHCP client which will pick up an IP from a DHCP server Click Save to store the setting - LAN TBC can be setup as a DHCP server for the LAN network.
  • Page 9: Administration

    • Broadcast: Enter the LAN network Broadcast IP address • Lease Time: Enter the time period (in minute) that a lease will be issued Click Save to store the setting Administration - Configuration • Host Name: This is the name for this device. Host name can help to identify the location if there is more then one bandwidth controller in the LAN network.
  • Page 10 • Enter IP Address: Enter IP address that will have permission to access this device • Enter Subnet Mask: Enter Subnet Mask to grant permission to a whole or part of subnet. For example: if enter IP: 192.168.1.100 & subnet: 255.255.255.0, any address at 192.168.1.x network can access this device.
  • Page 11: Firmware Upgrade

    You can save the system configuration file which store user ID, password, device IP address, bandwidth control setting. By clicking Click Here, it will prompt you to save a tar file as backup. - Configuration Restore This section allows the bandwidth controller to restore default factory settings by clicking Factory Defaults, or to restore from a backup configuration file (the .tar file) to a previous setting point by clicking From Backup File.
  • Page 12 • Upload via web browser: Select this option and click Next. Click on the Browse to select the upgrade firmware file and click Upload file to upgrade. • Download from http or ftp URL: Select this option to download and upgrade the firmware from a specific URL.
  • Page 13: Services

    Services - SNMP • SNMP Agent Enable: Option to enable or disable SNMP support • Read Only Community: The SNMP Read-only Community string is like a user id or password that allows access to a router's or other device's statistics. InterMapper sends the community string along with all SNMP requests.
  • Page 14: Bandwidth Control

    - Remote Syslog • Syslog Remote Enable: Option to enable or disable Remote Syslog • Syslog Server: Enter remote Syslog server IP address Bandwidth Control - Root Configuration Bandwidth Control Root Configuration page allows administrator to set Root Class and Default Bandwidth Rate for both Upload and Download.
  • Page 15 • Bandwidth Control: Options to enable or disable Bandwidth Control. Default setting is set to Disable • Firewall Filter: Options to enable or disable Firewall Filter. If enabled, only those IP address defined in QoS list can pass through the device. •...
  • Page 16 To Add a Group Enter Group Name, Group ID, Upload & Download Rate Click Add to create a group To Remove a Group Select a group you want to remove from Group List Click Remove to delete To Modify an existing Group Under Group List, select the group you want to modify.
  • Page 17 • Service Port: Enter the port number of new services. Enter 0 for all ports. • Group List: Select which Group to be assigned by this setting or it can be assigned to Root Class • Bounded: Select Unbounded if you want to inherit and use the rate from parent Group;...
  • Page 18 QoS Setting by MAC page allows administrator to define sub-group/leaf class by MAC address with related Protocols, and Port Numbers. Administrator will have the ability to assign different Upload and Download rate for each sub-group. This setting can limit/reserve bandwidth for certain network application/program. •...
  • Page 19: Status

    Status - Network Status Network Status displays the current status of all the network interfaces. System Log The bandwidth controller stores a syslog data itself, so user can use this as reference for information. For complete system information, click on System Details and it will display full detail of the bandwidth controller system.
  • Page 20: Save & Reboot

    Save & Reboot - Save & Commit Click on Commit Changes button. This will save all of your settings and activate any changes you have made to the bandwidth controller after next system boot. After this process is done, you will be prompted in next page to reboot the system. - Reboot Click on Reboot to restart the bandwidth controller.
  • Page 21: Console / Com Port Configuration

    Console / COM port Configuration Setup the TBC by using Console (Hyper Terminal) 1. Use the serial cable provided, connect the Console Port on the back of TBC to your computer’s COM Port. 2. Open a hyper terminal window, select the connection by the COM1 port, and click “OK”...
  • Page 22 4. Press “Enter” and the hyper terminal will show the Login screen. Default Username: admin Default Password: admin 5. You will see TBC Console Tools Menu after you login successfully.
  • Page 23 1. Network Information IP Address of the console Subnet Mask MAC address 2. Factory Defaults Restore factory default setting to the flash memory 3. Reboot Press “r” to reboot the TBC 4. Exit Press “q” to quit the Console session...
  • Page 24: Configuration Examples

    Configuration Examples TBC-800 system should be installed as close as to the internet gateway ideally. This may not always be the case, but the system needs to install between gateway/router and user workstations. Example #1 You have a small company with 50 users connected to the Internet through a DSL Router.
  • Page 25: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Technical Specifications: IEE 802.3 10BaseT Ethernet Standard Compliance: IEE 802.3u 100BaseT Ethernet ANSI/IEEE 802.3 NWay auto-negotiation Bandwidth Control: Bandwidth Control by IP Default Download and Upload Rate Grouping and Group Bandwidth Setting QoS by IP/Protocol/Port Utilities: Ping Utilities, Trace Route Tcpdump, NetPerf Rich Networking Function: Various WAN Connections...
  • Page 26: Hardware Specifications

    Hardware Specifications: CPU Speed: 800MHz System Memory: 1 x 168 DiMM max. up to 512MB/128MB SDRAM onboard Chipset: VIA VT8601T + VT82C686B Bios: Phoenix-Award BIOS with 2Mbit Flash SSD: Compact Flash TM Type II Socket (512MB) Board Unique ID: Dallas DS2401 Controller Watchdog Timer: System Rest and NMI: 64 Levels, 0.5 - 8/5 80/50 - 800/100 - 1600 Seconds...
  • Page 27: Rma Guidelines

    (1) year from the date of purchase. Under this warranty, Teletronics International, Inc. shall repair or replace (at its option), during the warranty period, any part that proves to be defective in material of workmanship under normal installation, use and service, provided the product is returned to Teletronics International, Inc., or to one of its distributors with transportation charges...

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