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® WANsuite 6450 Reference Manual March 2004 34-00326.G...
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Emissions The WANsuite 6450 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital Requirements device, pursuant to EN 55022 and Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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If the product has been dropped or if the housing has been damaged. Safety Certifications IEC 60950 CB Scheme: The WANsuite 6450 from Verilink was tested to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) CB Scheme (IEC 60950) which is recognized by more than 30 participating countries.
Internet ........................... xiii Returning a Unit to Verilink ....................... xiii Chapter 1 About the WANsuite 6450 Introduction ............................1-1 Features of the WANsuite 6450 ......................1-3 Performance ..........................1-3 SNMP Management ........................1-3 Intelligent WAN Access Architecture ..................1-3 Overview and Advantages ........................1-3 Features Summary ..........................
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Chapter 3 Web Server Interface Web Server Access ..........................3-2 Layout of Interface Screens ......................3-2 Unit Screen ............................3-2 Maintenance Reset ........................3-4 Save and Restart ........................... 3-5 Interfaces ............................. 3-6 Network ............................3-6 Configuration Profile Table Screen ..................3-7 Alarm Profile Table Screen ....................
REFACE HAPTER About this Manual This reference guide for the WANsuite 6450 ATM integrated access device (IAD) describes unit features and specifications, configuration, and cabling. It is not a users guide containing step-by-step procedures. Rather, this manual is designed to be used as a reference regarding commands, interface ports, configuration parameters, and other specific information about the WANsuite 6450.
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Name and phone number of person we can contact if we have questions about the unit(s) The address for you to use when returning a unit to Verilink will be provided when the RMA is issued. The standard delivery method for return shipments is Standard Ground for domestic returns and International Economy for international returns (unless otherwise specified).
CES over the CBR port and the Serial port. A router or bridge using PPP/HDLC or Frame Relay protocol connects to the WANsuite 6450’s Serial port. The unit encapsulates the PPP data into ATM cells using Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) RFC 1483. Any router/ bridge supporting PPP over ATM (PPPoA) RFC 1483 encapsulation can be used at the other end of this ATM connection.
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6450 can simplify your network architecture by allowing you to bridge separate LANs across a WAN so they operate as a single LAN. Because IP Gateway enables the WANsuite 6450 to route IP traffic either statically or dynamically or to bridge IP traffic across your LAN/WAN architecture, your need for costly routers is substantially reduced.
With integrated SNMP in-band management, enterprise managers can now manage Verilink WANsuite units and their integral CSU/DSUs as a single unit. With only one LAN segment in the network, the WANsuite 6450 can be managed by SNMP. By downloading all configuration parameters from the central site, no interaction is required at remote sites to establish connectivity.
• Managing network resources to ensure optimum performance • Analyzing trends to aid in network planning WANsuite 6450 advantages include the following: Enables a new class of xDSL technologies − the internationally standard • SHDSL. • Allows for continued use of existing TDM equipment by supporting CES via AAL1.
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Full or partial T1/E1 circuits with signaling • Unstructured service (2.048 Mbps E1 or 1.544 Mbps T1) • Configurable for synchronous or adaptive timing • User-configurable Cell Delay Variation • User-configurable partial cell fill • User-configurable automatic channel configuration for E1 CCS or E1 CAS •...
ATM backbones and Frame Relay end users. Front Panel The front panel of the WANsuite 6450 is shown below in Figure 1.1. Figure 1.1 Front Panel of WANsuite 6450 The front panel’s five LED status indicators are described below:...
*The CONFIG button must be held until the MODE LED lights amber and remains illuminated for the default configuration to take effect. Rear Panel Connections The rear panel of the WANsuite 6450 has five connectors. From left to right, these are as follows: POWER...
The WANsuite 6450 units provide nonvolatile memory retention of the unit configuration in case of a power failure. The unit will automatically restore normal service following a power loss and will retain pre-existing time and date information. Supervisory Port is a DB-9 female DCE connector configured for 8...
"private" side of the network on the customer premises, never to the "public" side. The CBR interface port located on the WANsuite 6450 rear panel is an RJ11C, eight -pin modular jack that can be software-selectable for T1 or E1.
Wizard are also described in this chapter. Unpacking and Inspection The WANsuite 6450 is shipped in cardboard cartons with foam inserts for shock and vibration protection. When your shipment arrives, inspect the shipping container and contents, and compare all items with those on the packing list.
(page xii) for further assistance. Installation Wizard The WANsuite 6450 can be configured and monitored through the Web server interface. To gain access to this interface, the unit must be configured with an IP Address. Verilink provides a DOS-based program – the Verilink Configuration Wizard –...
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Using the Tab key again, move the cursor to the “IP Address” field and enter the appropriate IP Address for the unit (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). If necessary, repeat this process for the “Subnet Mask” and “Gateway Address” fields. Next, move the cursor to the “Write To Unit” field and press the Enter key. The program will prompt you to reset the unit.
The WANsuite 6450 has an innovative, embedded Web-based user interface for remote configuration and real-time reporting via Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher. Access to the Web server interface and how the interface is used to configure the WANsuite 6450 unit are described in detail below. NOTICE: Verilink recommends the use of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 5.0 or...
When you first access the Web Server interface, your browser will display a screen that is divided into three frames. The upper frame forms a border across the top of the screen; it identifies the Verilink unit in service and displays the hardware and software revision and serial numbers under which the unit is operating.
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Figure 3.1 Unit Screen The Unit screen displays the following fields: Field Function Object ID Display-only field used to point an SNMP agent to this ID. Up Time Displays the amount of time the unit has been up and running. Contact Stores the name of a point-of-contact for system failure.
Button Function Maintenance Reset Resets unit to its default configuration. Save and Restart Saves the current configuration and restarts the unit. Maintenance Reset Use this button to perform a Maintenance Reset. All configurations will be lost and the unit will be set back to an initial factory configuration. The options for a Maintenance Reset are shown in the table below.
(1.536 Mbps for the T1 channels and 8 kbps for framing). The E1 configurations set up the CBR port to run E1 and have 30, 31, or 32 channels delivered to the CES service. The Serial CES configurations set up the CBR port to run E1 CCS or Unframed E1, but allocates all 31 or 32 channels to the Serial port.
The WANsuite 6450 unit has five available interfaces: Network, CBR, Serial, Ethernet 10/100, and Supervisory. These interfaces are described below. Network The WANsuite 6450 Network screen (Figure 3.4) lets you view and make changes to the Network interface's configuration. Figure 3.4...
Represents the status and detail status information of the span for two-wire operation. Pair-2 Mode Represents the status and detail status information of the span for four-wire operation. This mode is not supported by the WANsuite 6450. EOC In Displays the number of messages received on the Embedded Operations Channel.
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This screen lets you configure or change the following information about the selected configuration profile: Wire Mode Displays the type of wire interface used by the span. The WANsuite 6450 supports only the two-wire mode. Data Rate (Min) Sets the minimum attainable data rate in the span.
NOTICE: When the WANsuite 6450 is operating with Unit Type set to TU-R, it supports Annex-A or Annex-B. The configuration of the TU-C unit determines the actual transmission mode used. PSD Type Sets the use of symmetric Power Spectral Density (PSD) mask.
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Figure 3.8 Alarm Profile Details Screen Loop Attenuation Sets the loop attenuation alarm threshold. If the current value reaches or exceeds this threshold, a crossing trap is generated. A value of 0 (zero) disables the trap. SNR Margin Sets the Signal-to-Noise Ratio margin alarm threshold. When the current SNR value reaches or drops below this threshold, a crossing trap is generated.
particular 15-minute collection interval reaches/exceeds this value, a trap is generated. One trap will be sent per interval per endpoint. A value of 0 (zero) disables the trap. NOTICE: Any changes to the above-listed parameters must be followed by a “Submit”...
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EOC Software Version Vendor EOC version as reported in a Discovery Response message. Standard Version Version of the SHDSL standard implemented as reported in an Inventory Response message. List Number Vendor list number as reported in an Inventory Response message. Issue Number Displays the Vendor issue number as reported in an Inventory Response message.
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Attenuation − Indicates that the loop attenuation has exceeded the alarm threshold. LOSW − Indicates an LOSW alarm. Loopback − A loopback is currently active at this Segment Endpoint. SNR Margin Current Signal-to-Noise Ratio margin for this endpoint as reported in a Status Response/SNR message.
Figure 3.12 Span Endpoint Maintenance Screen The Span Endpoint Maintenance parameters are described below. Loopback Timeout Specifies the timeout value in minutes for loopbacks initiated at this endpoint. (minutes) A value of 0 disables the timeout. Loopback Specifies loopbacks for the associated segment endpoint. Values: No Loopback, Normal Loopback Default: No Loopback Restart Endpoint...
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Figure 3.13 CBR Screen T1/E1 Framing Selects the framing for the network side of the DSU/CSU. Values T1 ESF, T1 D4, E1 CCS, E1 CAS E1 Unframed, T1 Unframed Default: T1 ESF NOTICE: To set unit to Signaling mode, you must first configure the following: on the CBR screen (page 3-14), configure Framing;...
T1 Zero Suppression Determines whether ones density insertion is activated after 15 zeros. This parameter is ignored if the Coding parameter is set to “B8ZS.” Values: Disable, Enable Default: Disable T1 Mode As a T1, the unit will operate in either long-haul or short-haul mode. Values: Short-Haul, Long-Haul Default: Short-Haul T1 Line Build Out...
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Sets the Errored Seconds (ES) threshold. An ES is a 1-second period in which at least one logic error occurred. The default value is 45 seconds. Sets the Severely Errored Seconds (SES) threshold. An SES is a 1-second period in which at least 320 CRC errors or one Out -of-Frame (OOF) error occurred.
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Figure 3.14 Performance/Summary Screen In addition to the error parameters found in the Error Status and Alarm Thresholds Table as described on page 3-16, the following error parameters are included on the Performance/Summary table: Sets the Bursty Error Seconds (BES) threshold. A BES is a 1-second period during which at least more than one but fewer than 320 CRC6 errors occurred.
Figure 3.15 Performance 24 Hour Screen Figure 3.16 Performance 30 Day Screen Serial The Serial screen (Figure 3.17) lets you view and make changes to the unit’s Serial interface configuration as described in the paragraphs below. To make changes to any Serial port parameter, simply set the parameter to the desired selection and press the “Submit”...
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Figure 3.17 Serial Screen Type Selects the type of interface (based on its electrical signal characteristics) used by the equipment connected to the Serial port. Values: V.35, V.36, RS-232, EIA-530, and X-21 Default: V.35 NOTICE: V.35 requires the use of an optional cable. Refer to "Connector Pin Assignments"...
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Bundling Selects whether the DTE channel assignment is made as a “Contiguous” group or as “Alternate” channels. Selecting “Alternate” ensures ones density. Because the unit allows individual channels to be configured for a service, a value of “Arbitrary” will be returned for this parameter if the current channel allocation is not contiguous or Alternate.
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Character Size Selects the number of bits required to make up one asynchronous character. Values: Five, Six, Seven, Eight Default: Eight Parity Sets the parity bit. Values: None, Odd, Even Default: None Stop Bit Selects the number of bits required to end the asynchronous character. Values: 1, 2 Default: 1 Request To Send determines the source from which the unit reads the RTS...
DTR Alarm Control and Status Table In addition to the configurable fields, the Serial screen displays a table that lets you set the Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Alarm Control parameters and view the current DTR Alarm Status. Choices for DTR Alarm Control are “Enable” and “Disable”; the default setting is “Disable.”...
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Physical Address Displays unique MAC address. NOTICE: The first three address parameters above can also be configured using the Installation Wizard as described on page 2-2. The “Change IP Service Details” button will take you to an IP Service Details screen (Figure 3.19) where you can view any changes you have made and verify your settings before submitting them by clicking the “Submit IP Service Changes”...
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Figure 3.20 Ethernet Stats Screen Click on the Unit Access Table button on the Ethernet (IP Details) screen to view the Unit Access Table (Figure 3.21), which specifies up to 10 different IP networks that may access the unit’s parameters. If no IP networks are supplied, any host may access the unit.
Figure 3.22 Unit Access Details Supervisory The Supervisory screen (Figure 3.23) displays the current speed of the Supervisory port interface along with other parameters as described below. The Supervisory port supports only asynchronous character formats. Figure 3.23 Supervisory Screen Speed Changes the Supervisory port speed (in bits per second).
Stop Bit Selects the number of bits required to end the character. Values: 1, 2 Default: 1 Current Pin Status The Current Pin Status, which shows the state of the RS-232 pins, is also displayed on the Supervisory interface screen. Services The Services screen (Figure 3.24) provides a view of the unit’s defined services and displays the Interface and Type parameters for each service.
Interface Selecting one of the interfaces will bring up a screen where you can view interface parameters. These screens are the same ones displayed when you select a sub-menu from the Interfaces screen described earlier on page 3-6. Type Selecting one of the services listed under the “Type” column will bring up a screen where you can view (and, in some cases, change) parameters for each type of service.
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Figure 3.26 Frame Relay Service Details Screen Interface Type If this service is connected to a Frame Relay network, the Interface Type should be set to “UNI” as it is the user side of a User-to-Network interface. If it is connected to a FRAD/Router, the Interface Type should be set to “NI” as it is the network side of a User-to-Network interface.
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status requests. (For example, if set to 5, every fifth status inquiry will be a full status inquiry.) Values: 1–255 Default: 5 if interface is Network (UNI), 6 if interface is Serial (NI). The N2 counter specifies the total number of link reliability errors and protocol errors that can occur during the sliding event monitor count defined by N3.
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from the network side to gather statistics and to perform CIR enforcement, if required. If a DLCI is configured with a different Excess Burst from the default, the DLCI configuration will be used instead. Values: 0–1536000 Default: 0 Enforce CIR and Be If this parameter is set to “Yes,”...
Round Trip Delay Rate Specifies the rate (in seconds) at which Round Trip Delay packets are sent. (secs) Status and Alarms Table The table displayed at the bottom of the Frame Relay Service Details screen reports on the status and condition of LMI parameters and on Receive/ Transmit alarms and thresholds.
NOTICE: When a “Submit” command is executed, the Frame Relay link will be re-initialized with the new parameters, causing a brief interruption in data transfer. Frame Relay Port Statistics Screen Clicking the “Frame Relay Statistics” button brings up a table (Figure 3.27) that reports on the status and condition of LMI parameters and on Receive/ Transmit alarms and thresholds.
Receive Frames Number of frames received by the port. Octets Number of octets received by the port. Mgmt Frames Number of management frames received by the port. Mgmt Octets Number of management octets received by the port. FECN Number of Forward Explicit Congestion Notification frames received. BECN Number of Backward Explicit Congestion Notification frames received.
Figure 3.28 DLCI Table Screen DLCI Details Screen The DLCI Details screen (Figure 3.29) lets you access the configuration parameters described in the paragraphs below. To bring up this screen, click on a specific DLCI under the “DLCI” column on the DLCI Table screen. Figure 3.29 DLCI Details Screen The unit uses the first three configuration parameters (Protocol Encapsulation,...
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Default: No In Band Management If the unit is to be used as a gateway to reach a remote WANsuite 6450 through this DLCI, this parameter should be set to “Yes,” and the remote IP address and Mask should be configured in the corresponding endpoint.
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Values: Active, Inactive, SOS Default: Inactive Remote DLCI If the remote unit is a Verilink unit with FrameStart technology, and FrameStart Auto Discovery is enabled, this displays the DLCI number used on the remote end of this DLCI. Values: 16−1023...
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CIR Alarm Reports if the Tx over CIR threshold has been exceeded. Bits Over Be Threshold Sets the Tx over Be alarm threshold. This threshold is the number of bits per second in excess of CIR + Be during a 15-minute interval. Setting this field to “0”...
Figure 3.30 DLCI Statistics Screen There are ninety-six 15-minute buckets (sampled every second) available for DLCI statistics. If the unit is powered on at 01:00 PM, the first interval will be completed at 01:15 PM; subsequent intervals would be completed at xx:30, xx:45, xx:00 and xx:15.
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Figure 3.31 ATM Service Details Screen The Configuration table on the ATM Service Details screen is used to set the following configuration parameters: • Max VCC (Virtual Channel Connection) – maximum number of Virtual Channel Connections on this ATM link. The default value is 4. •...
Opened VCCs − current number of open virtual channel connections. • Unopened VCCs − current number of unopen virtual channel connections. • Line Bandwidth − current line bandwidth on the ATM Network interface • expressed in cells per second. AAL5 Bandwidth − current ATM bandwidth available for AAL5 traffic. This •...
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xx:15. Interval 1 is always the latest (most recent) interval, and interval 96 will always be the oldest. The table on the ATM Statistics screen shows a summary that includes all 96 buckets. You can choose to see the statistics for any given bucket by selecting the desired Period Index from the pull-down menu and clicking the “Submit”...
Figure 3.33 ATM Statistics Table (All Intervals) Screen ATM Virtual Channels Screen Clicking the “Virtual Channels” button on the ATM Service Details screen will display a table (Figure 3.34) of all Virtual Channels on a specific ATM service along with their state and alarm conditions. Figure 3.34 ATM Virtual Channels Screen The ATM Virtual Channels screen displays status information on the...
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Operation Status Current Operation Status. Values: Up, Down, Testing Last Change Time and date of the Last Change. QOS Profile Current QOS profile in use. The default profile is 0 (zero), which is used for UBR traffic. When QOS profile “0” is used, the available bandwidth will be equally shared among all configured channels.
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If the newly added virtual channel is within the maximum VCC parameter, it will be activated immediately. NOTICE: When adding a Virtual Channel, the value for VPI may be 0 and above, but for VCI, must be 32 and above. Click on a listed VPI to bring up the Virtual Channel Details screen ( Figure 3.35 where you can view and/or change parameters.
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Button Function QoS Profiles Displays configured QOS profiles. FRF5 [FRF8] Service Displays FRF5 or FRF8 details. (This button is only Details displayed when FRF5 or FRF8 is the Encapsulation Type.) Delete Virtual Channel Displays a confirmation screen. Virtual Channel OAM Click the Virtual Channel OAM button on the Virtual Channel Details screen to view the menu shown in Figure 3.36.
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Round Trip Time The minimum round-trip time in milliseconds between sending and receiving Minimum returned loopback cells. Round Trip Time The average round-trip time in milliseconds between sending and receiving Average returned loopback cells. Round Trip Time The maximum round-trip time in milliseconds between sending and receiving Maximum returned loopback cells.
Quality of Service (QoS) Table Screen Clicking on the “QoS Profiles” button on the ATM Service Details screen will display the screen shown in Figure 3.37. Figure 3.37 ATM Quality of Service Profile Table Screen The table displayed on this screen contains information on ATM traffic descriptor type and the associated parameters.
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Parameter 2 (SCR) Sustainable cell rate in cells per second to use for all channels using this QOS profile. Applicable to VBR only. Parameter 3 (MBS) Maximum burst size to use for all channels using this QOS profile. Applicable to VBR only. Service Category ATM service category.
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Figure 3.39 FRF5 Service Details Screen DE to CLP Mapping Indicates whether the Discard Eligibility in the Frame Relay header is mapped to Cell Loss Priority in the ATM cell header when transmitting data in the ATM to Frame Relay direction. Values: Map DE to CLP, CLP set to 0, CLP set to 1 Default: CLP set to 0 CLP to DE Mapping...
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If an FRF5 DLCI has no associate endpoint name, that DLCI’s Frame traffic will terminate inside the WANsuite 6450. One application for having no associated endpoint is to use the DLCI for router traffic, which is set up by an IP circuit whose endpoint names the FRF5 endpoint for this VPI/VCI/DLCI beginning with the letter “I.
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Figure 3.40 FRF5 DLCI Table Click on one of the DLCIs listed to view the FRF5 DLCI Details screen as shown in Figure 3.41. Figure 3.41 FRF5 DLCI Details Screen The Endpoint Name specifies which Serial port Frame Relay endpoint is associated with this FRF5 DLCI.
Figure 3.42 FRF8 Service Details Screen DE to CLP Mapping Indicates whether the Discard Eligibility in the Frame Relay header is mapped to Cell Loss Priority in the ATM cell header when transmitting data in the ATM to Frame Relay direction. Values: Map DE to CLP, CLP set to 0, CLP set to 1 Default: CLP set to 0 CLP to DE Mapping...
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Figure 3.43 CES Service Details Screen From this screen, you can access and change the parameters listed below. The new parameters are saved when you click on “Submit” and then perform a Save and Restart. Determines VPI used for this CES Internet Working Function (IWF). The default is 0.
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AAL1 Format must be set in accordance with the table on page 3-58 for proper operation. Payload Scrambling The WANsuite 6450 scrambles/descrambles cell payload bytes at the physical layer interface using an x + 1 polynomial. You may enable/disable the scrambling function on the CES Service Details Screen.
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Loss Integration Period. When a valid cell(s) is received, this condition is cleared, and “No Loss” will be displayed. Configuring the WANsuite 6450 for CES involves setting parameters not only on the CES Service Details screen (Figure 3.43 on page 3-54), but also on the CBR screen (Figure 3.13 on page 3-15);...
Channel Table Details Screen To allocate Channels, or time slots, for CES services, click on the “Channels” button at the bottom of the CES Service Details screen to bring up the Channel Table Details screen shown in Figure 3.44. Figure 3.44 Channel Table Details Screen The Channel Table Details screen lets you establish the Signaling, Service, and Idle Pattern parameters for any available channel.
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The number of channels you can allocate for the CES service depends on the available SHDSL bandwidth. The table below shows the maximum number of channels you can allocate for CES for each possible SHDSL data rate. If the required CES bandwidth exceeds the available SHDSL bandwidth, the unit will not allow you to configure the CES service.
Serial Interface, refer to the paragraphs below. Serial CES Configuration The WANsuite 6450 has the capability to multiplex/demultiplex the Serial interface data stream with the CBR interface data stream. The multiplexing/ demultiplexing is external to the AAL1 SAR; the user controls it by designating time slots for the CES service on the CBR or Serial port.
service and the SHDSL data rate shown in the table on page 3-60 limit the total number of channels that can be allocated to the Serial interface. Available Serial Available CBR CES Service Type Interface Interface Description Channel Range Channel Range Comments −...
Aware table represents a specific set of filter parameters known as a “rule.” Each rule is established through the Rule Config screen, which is accessed by clicking the “Rule Details” button at the bottom of the Service Aware screen. The Service Aware screen (Figure 3.45) provides a table showing these filtered packet counts for up to 10 rules.
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Figure 3.46 Rule Details Screen The paragraphs below describe the rule configuration parameters and their options. Service Selects the service to which the rule applies. Select from a pull-down menu that lists available services. NOTICE: If you change the Service parameter, you must click on “Submit” to see the appropriate DLCIs.
IP Mask Represents a range of IP Addresses defined so that only machines with IP Addresses within the range defined by the mask are allowed to access an Internet service. To mask a portion of the IP Address, replace it with the wild card character “0”...
• Tx Octets • Rx Frames • Rx Octets • Rate Peak – the peak data rate for the viewed period (see below) • Rate Average – the average data rate for the viewed period (see below) The Period Index field is used to define the period of time for which the Traffic Meter statistics will be reported.
Read Community Accepts a character string identifying the group authorized to perform read operations. The default setting is “Public.” Write Community Accepts a character string identifying the group authorized to perform write operations. The default setting is “Private.” Trap Community Accepts a character string, which is included in SNMP traps generated by the unit.
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Figure 3.51 Top Talkers Screen To generate a Top Talkers report, enter the desired report size in the appropriate field, and then click the “Submit” button. Duration Establishes the amount of time (in seconds) for which the Top Talkers report will capture IP traffic;...
The Top Talkers table reports in descending order the IP Addresses that have generated the most traffic during the requested report’s duration. For each IP Address listed, the report displays the number of Rx frames, Rx octets, Tx frames, and Tx octets that have been passed across it. In addition, the Timestamp field indicates the time at which a packet was examined for the specified IP Address.
RIP Parameters RIP Enable Globally enables RIP 1, RIP 2, or No RIP. Values: Disable, Enable RIP1, Enable RIP2 Default: Enable (RIP2) RIP Trust Neighbors Globally enables the trusted neighbors feature. If there is a list of trusted neighbors in an IP Gateway, only RIP packets coming from those trusted neighbors will be used to build the internal routing table.
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Frame Relay Service x, DLCI yy. For example, S5-45 is Service 5, DLCI 45. Endpoints that begin with “I” such as Ix-y-z are FRF5 Interworking Frame Relay endpoints for VPI x, VCI y, DLCI z. For example I0-87-45 would be FRF5 Interworking endpoint for VPI 0, VCI 87, DLCI 45.
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receive/transmit data on the VPI/VCI combination corresponding to its endpoint name. IP Address IP Address of the circuit. IP Mask IP Mask of the circuit. Max Transmit Unit Maximum transmit unit this circuit will send at any one time. Cost Represents the relative time of treatment of an IP packet.
OSPF Dead Interval The number of seconds that a router’s Hello’s have not been received before its neighbors declare the router down. The value must be the same as the value on the network. Values: 1−65535 Default: 40 OSPF Auth Key When configured, this parameter allows an authentication procedure to be executed on the OSPF header.
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Next Hop IP Address of the next device in the route. Cost Cost of using that route. Route Status Indicates whether a route is enabled or disabled. The Static Routes Table screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Button Function Dynamic Route Table Displays routes learned via RIP or OSPF.
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NOTICE: Setting the Target IP Address and Target IP Mask to 0.0.0.0 defines the default route for this unit. Because a unit can have only one default route, if a default route is configured as a WAN route on the above screen, the Gateway address configured on the 10/100 Ethernet screen must be left blank.
Mask Mask of the destination network. Static ARP Table Screen Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is used by the router to dynamically associate a high-level IP Address to a low-level physical hardware address. ARP packets are only sent across a single physical network. There are some cases when an IP-compatible device does not support ARP or ARP is deliberately disabled (for security).
Figure 3.59 ARP Details Screen Endpoint Endpoint name (or Interface) through which to send the IP packet to reach the defined IP Address. Currently, this is always the LAN. IP Address IP Address of the circuit. Values: 0.0.0.0−255.255.255.255 Default: 0.0.0.0 MAC Address MAC Address of the Host to be reached.
Figure 3.60 Trusted Neighbor Table Screen The Trusted Neighbor Table screen provides an “Add New” user-activated button that allows you to specify a new Trusted Neighbor. To see details regarding the Trusted Neighbor feature (Figure 3.61), click on an Index number on the above screen.
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Enable Displays whether the defined Area is enabled or disabled. Auth Type Indicates Area validation. Stub Displays whether or not the defined area is a Stub Area. Address Summary Displays the Address Summary of the defined Area. Mask Summary Displays the Mask Summary of the defined Area. Advertise Displays whether advertising is enabled or disabled for this Area.
Address Summary A configured address range specifies what addresses are contained within an area. When summarizing the routes in an area to inform other areas, all routes falling within the configured range are described by a single LSA, thus decreasing the size of the LSA database. Values: 0.0.0.0−255.255.255.255 Default: 0.0.0.0 Mask Summary...
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• The non-backbone area across which the virtual link goes through. Access this screen by selecting the Virtual Link Table from the OSPF Parameters table on the IP Gateway screen. Figure 3.64 Virtual Link Table Screen Enable Enables this definition of a virtual link. Transmit Area ID The non-backbone area that the virtual link goes through.
Originate Ping The WANsuite 6450 Originate Ping (Figure 3.66) function helps telephone companies determine if a network is properly configured and also helps them maintain SLAs. Figure 3.66 Originate Ping Screen Destination IP Address Destination IP Address of sent Ping request messages.
Network Address Translation (NAT) NAT is a method of connecting multiple computers to the Internet (or any other IP network) using one IP Address. This lets users cost-effectively and efficiently connect their networks to the Internet. Whether on a global or local port, NAT provides translation only upon receipt of a packet, which NAT will translate, not translate, or filter, depending on the user-specified parameters (further described below).
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ICMP Default Addr Default source address used to answer any ICMP request. Default is LAN IP Address. ICMP requests are not transferred from the Global to the Local side. Rather they are answered by the unit itself since Local addresses are private and do not receive unsolicited requests.
The NAT Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Button Function Submit Sets any values that have been changed. Static TCP Translation Table Allows static mapping of global TCP Server ports to a local host IP Address/port combination. Static UDP Translation Table Allows static mapping of global UDP Server ports to a local host IP Address/port combination.
Figure 3.69 NAT Static TCP Translation Details Screen Static UDP Translation Table Screen The Static UDP Translation Table screen (Figure 3.70) allows static mapping of global UDP Server ports to a local host IP Address/port combination. The parameters described below enable access to UDP Servers on the private/ corporate network “behind the NAT.”...
Figure 3.71 NAT Static UDP Translation Details Screen NAT Port Table Screen The parameters on the NAT Port Table screen (Figure 3.72) define the NAT global/Internet and local/Corporate ports. These parameters are configured in the NAT Ports Details screen shown in Figure 3.73. Access the NAT Port Details screen by clicking on the Index number of the desired port on the NAT Port Table screen.
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Mask Mask related to the defined IP Address. Default is the value defined in the IP Gateway Circuit Table. The NAT Port Table screen provides an “Add New” button that lets you add additional addresses. Figure 3.73 NAT Port Details Screen The NAT Port Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Button Function...
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) DHCP provides a mechanism through which computers using TCP/IP can obtain protocol configuration parameters automatically through the network. The most important configuration parameter associated with DHCP is the IP Address. A computer must initially be assigned a specific IP Address that is appropriate to the network to which the computer is attached, and that is not assigned to any other computer on that network.
Lease Time Tells the DHCP client the number of seconds it can retain this IP Address. The client should make a new DHCP request within the specified amount of time to ensure the IP Address is not given to another PC. Default is 600 seconds.
The DHCP Hosts screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Button Function DHCP Details Returns the user to the previous screen. Add New Adds a new Server name. NOTICE: You must Save and Restart for the new Server name to become active. DHCP Host Details Screen Figure 3.77 Static Entry Table Screen...
The Static Entries screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Button Function DHCP Details Returns the user to the previous screen. Add New Lets the user add an additional Static Entry. Figure 3.79 Static Entry Details Screen IP Address List Table Screen The IP Address List Table screen (Figure 3.80) displays the “pool”...
Figure 3.81 IP Address Details Screen IP Address Status Table Screen The IP Address Status Table screen (Figure 3.82) displays a list of all current DHCP clients. Figure 3.82 IP Address Status Table Screen MAC Address MAC Address of this DHCP client. IP Address IP Address given to this DHCP client if that client has the MAC Address defined on this screen.
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The Bridge Details screen shown in Figure 3.83 lets you access and configure the parameters described below. Figure 3.83 Bridge Details Screen From this screen, you may view the parameters described below. Enable Enables or disables Bridging capability. Values: Enable, Disable Default: Disable Group Multicast MAC MAC Address recognized by the Bridge as the group address for the Bridge...
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Filter Ageing Timer Specifies the length of time an entry in the lookup table will be held if no traffic is received from the specified MAC Address. Values: 1−65535 s Default: 300 s The Bridge Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Button Function Bridge Port Table...
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BPDU Option Shows if BPDU packet will be sent and received on this port. Filter By Multicast Filters multicast messages received on this port, which reduces the load on the Addr Dest WAN connection. Filter By Broadcast Filters broadcast messages received on this port, which reduces the load on Addr Dest the WAN connection.
Use the SMTP Details Screen (Figure 3.87) to configure the SMTP function of the WANsuite 6450. SMTP is used to forward notification of events to a user-definable list of up to five recipients. The even notification is sent as an e-mail in the following format: From: WANsuite@verilink.com...
NOT being installed into the unit. Figure 3.88 Upload/Save Screen TFTP Configuration A Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) service on a server can provide remote file access to the WANsuite 6450 to 3-98 W A N s u i t e 6 4 5 0...
• Update the firmware on a WANsuite unit • Save the configuration setup of a WANsuite unit • Restore a saved configuration setup to a WANsuite unit To transfer a file to or from a TFTP server from a WANsuite unit, you must indicate the TFTP server’s IP address, the file name, and then perform a Get operation to receive a file from the server, or a Put operation to send a file to the server.
button to update and establish the new password. When enabled, the Password Lockout feature denies Login after five unsuccessful attempts. NOTICE: Remember that passwords are case-sensitive. When logging on, password must be entered exactly as it was programmed. Log Out The Log Out screen (Figure 3.90) is used to log the current user off of the Web Server.
The VT100 terminal screens have components common to all screens (see Figure 4.1 below). These components include the device type (in the example below, Verilink WANsuite 6450), which is centered on the screen, the software and hardware revision numbers (upper left), the date and time (upper right), the menu title (“Main”...
this cursor in different ways, depending on the program you use. Most programs allow use of the “Tab” key and the “Shift+Tab” keys. Others allow use of the arrow keys. NOTICE: If you are using Hyperterm and are unable to use your arrow keys, access the pull-down menu under “Terminal,”...
edit an existing entry rather than replace it, press the right arrow key to move the cursor to the point that needs editing. You may insert characters or delete them. Typed data must always be inserted rather than typed over. If the field is full, you must first delete at least one character before you can add another.
System Screen The first option on the Main menu screen is the System screen (Figure 4.3). This screen lets you view and set specific information about the unit in service. Figure 4.3 System Screen The System screen displays the fields shown below. Field Description Contact...
Field Description Password Lockout Enables or disables the Password Lockout function, which, when enabled, locks out access to the Web or telnet interface if user attempts five invalid passwords in a row. The Supervisory port will not cause a lockout of the Web or telnet interface. Lockout Status Shows whether the Password Lockout function is enabled or disabled.
if it is encapsulated using RFC 1483 and directed to the unit’s IP address. (A Maintenance Reset will not change the unit’s IP address.) The Serial HDLC configuration and the T1 ESF configuration will also accept PPPoA encapsulated data and deliver it to the Serial port. The T1 SF, T1 ESF CAS/RBS, T1 SF CAS/RBS, Unframed T1, Serial CES, and Unstructured Serial CES configurations set up a CES service between the Network port and the T1/E1 CBR port or the Serial port using VPI=0,...
10 seconds to restore communications. Figure 4.5 Confirmation Screen Interfaces As shown on the Interfaces screen (Figure 4.6), the WANsuite 6450 has five interfaces: Network, CBR, Serial, Ethernet, and Supervisory. Each of these is described in detail below. Figure 4.6...
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Figure 4.7 Network Screen The Network screen parameters are described in the following paragraphs. Unit Type Selects the unit type. TU-R represents a CPE terminal unit; TU-C represents a CO terminal unit. Values: TU-R, TU-C Default: TU-R Discovered Repeaters Displays the number of discovered repeaters in this span. Line Rate Displays the actual negotiated line rate.
Represents the status and details status of the span for two-wire operation. Pair 2 Mode Represents the status and details status of the span for four-wire operation. This mode is not supported by the WANsuite 6450. EOC In Displays the number of messages received on the Embedded Operations Channel.
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A 32-character string that identifies a Profile Name in the Span Profile table. Each entry represents the complete span in an ATM line. Wire Mode Displays the type of wire interface used by the span). The WANsuite 6450 supports only the two-wire mode. Data Rate (Min) Sets the minimum attainable data rate in the span.
Values: Annex-A (ITU-T G.991.2), Annex-B (ITU-T G.991.2) Default: Annex-B Default: Annex-B NOTICE: When the WANsuite 6450 is operating with Unit Type set to TU-R, it supports Annex-A or Annex-B. The configuration of the TU-C unit determines the actual transmission mode used. PSD Type Sets the use of symmetric Power Spectral Density (PSD) mask.
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SNR Margin Signal-to-Noise Ratio margin threshold. Errored Seconds threshold. Severely Errored Seconds threshold. Cyclic Redundancy Check anomalies threshold. LOSWS Loss of Sync Word Second threshold. Unavailable Seconds Threshold. Alarm Profile Details Screen Select from the <Alarm Profiles> column on the above screen to display a screen similar to the one shown in Figure 4.11.
One trap will be sent per interval per endpoint. A value of 0 (zero) disables the trap. Span Endpoints Screen Selecting the “Span Endpoints” prompt on the WANsuite 6450 Network screen will display the screen shown in Figure 4.12. Figure 4.12 Span Endpoints Screen This screen displays each endpoint of the span.
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The Span Endpoints Details screen (Figure 4.13, accessed by selecting from the <Unit> column) supports retrieval of unit inventory information available via the EOC from units on an SHDSL line, and provides details regarding the parameters listed below. Figure 4.13 Span Endpoint Details Screen Vendor ID Vendor ID as reported in an Inventory Response message.
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Selecting the “Maintenance” prompt from the Span Endpoint Details screen will display the screen shown in Figure 4.14. This table supports maintenance operations (e.g., loopbacks) to be performed on segment endpoints. Figure 4.14 Span Endpoint Maintenance Screen The Span Endpoint Maintenance parameters are described below. Loopback Timeout Specifies the timeout value in minutes for loopbacks initiated at this endpoint.
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Figure 4.15 Span Endpoint Performance Screen This screen displays information on the performance and error status of a span endpoint. This information is provided in summary form for complete totals and for the most recent 15 min period or most recent current day period. Status Current state of the endpoint.
Count of Unavailable Seconds on this endpoint since the xU was last restarted. 15-Minute and 1-Day Intervals Also included on this screen are prompts that, when selected, display the span endpoint performance summaries for 15-minute intervals and for 1-day intervals. These screens display only a summary of the errors (ES, SES, CRC, LOSWS, UAS) that have occurred on the span during the interval selected.
NOTICE: To set unit to Signaling mode, you must first configure the following: on the CBR Configuration screen (page 4-17), configure Framing, on the Channel Table Details screen (page 4-59),set “Rate” to 56k/SIG, and on the CES Service Details screen (page 4-54), configure AAL1 Format. T1/E1 Coding Sets the CBR interface line coding.
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Acceptable alarm thresholds are set for periods of 15 minutes (900 seconds) and sampled every second. The error types listed in the following paragraphs can be preset to a value between 0 and 900 seconds. Setting a field to “0” (zero) disables the alarm on that statistic.
AISS Sets the Alarm Indication Signal Seconds (AISS) threshold. An AIS is a 1- second period when unframed all ones are received. The default is 0 seconds (Disabled). Sets the Remote Alarm Seconds (RAS) threshold. An RAS is generated by the terminal equipment when an improper signal is received from the facility (or upon receipt of unframed all ones).
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Figure 4.17 CBR T1 Performance 24 Hour Screen Figure 4.18 CBR E1 Performance 24 Hour Screen Select the “Performance 30 Day” prompt on the above screen to see a detailed summary of the error events that have occurred during each interval of the past 30 days (Figure 4.19).
Figure 4.19 CBR T1 Performance 30 Day Summary Screen Figure 4.20 CBR E1 Performance 30 Day Summary Screen NOTICE: Any changes to settings in the channel map require a “Save and Restart” for them to take effect. Serial The Serial screen (Figure 4.21) lets you view and make changes to the unit’s Serial interface configuration as described in the paragraphs below.
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Figure 4.21 Serial Screen Type Selects the type of interface (based on its electrical signal characteristics) used by the equipment connected to the Serial port. Values: V.35, V.36, RS-232, EIA-530, and X.21 Default: V.35 NOTICE: V.35 requires the use of an optional cable. Refer to Connector Pin Assignments on page A-6 for ordering information.
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Bundling Selects whether the DTE channel assignment is made as a “Contiguous” group or as “Alternate” channels. Selecting “Alternate” ensures ones density. Because the unit allows individual channels to be configured for a service, a value of “Arbitrary” will be returned for this parameter if the current channel allocation is not contiguous or Alternate.
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DTR Alarm Control Lets you set DTR Alarm Control parameters. Selecting “Enable” allows the unit to go into alarm on loss of DTR, which occurs when the Serial port detects that the DTR signal is low. Values: Enable, Disable Default: Disable DTR Alarm Status Lets you view the current DTR Alarm status.
received from the remote end, and is “Off” when network carrier is not being received from the far end. Values: Forced True, Forced False, Internal Default: Forced True Data Set Ready can be set to “Forced True,” “Forced False,” or “Internal.” The “Internal”...
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NOTICE: Always verify that a DHCP server is available on the network before enabling DHCP Client. If, on power-up, a DHCP server is not found, a 60-second timeout will occur. Ethernet Enables or disables a remote unit’s Ethernet port. Physical Address Displays unique MAC address.
Supervisory The Supervisory screen (Figure 4.25) displays the current speed of the Supervisory port interface along with other parameters as described below. The Supervisory port supports only asynchronous character formats. Figure 4.25 Supervisory Screen Speed Used to change the Supervisory port speed (in bits per second). Values: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Default:19200 Character Size...
Current Pin Status The Current Pin Status, which shows the state of the RS-232 pins, is also displayed on the Supervisory interface screen. Services The Service Table screen (Figure 4.26) provides a view of the unit’s defined services and displays the Interface, Type, and Pair parameters for each service.
Figure 4.27 Service Details Screen From this screen, you can access and change the parameters listed below. The new parameters are saved when you press the “Esc” key and return to the previous screen. Interface Selecting one of the interfaces will bring up a screen where you can view interface parameters.
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Figure 4.28 Frame Relay Service Details Screen The Frame Relay Service Details screen displays Service, Pair, and Interface details across the top of the screen. Fields shown at the top of the Frame Relay Service Details screen are described below. Field Description Active...
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Once it discovers the link management type, the unit should be set to the discovered value so that subsequent unit or network re-initialization will be faster. Values: Auto, ANSI, CCITT, LMI, None Default: ANSI Max Frame Size If Auto Diagnostic is set to “Yes,” the unit will discard received frames that are larger than the maximum frame size.
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Rx Threshold Number of bits per second sent during a 15-minute interval after which an Rx alarm will be triggered. A value of “0” (zero) disables this trap. Values: 0–4294967295 Default: 0 Rx Alarm Status of this alarm (OK, Alarmed). Default CIR (bps) The Committed Information Rate (in bits per second) provided by your frame relay service provider.
FrameStart Auto When this parameter is set to “Yes,” the unit will send FrameStart discovery Discovery and delay frames to each DLCI it learns as soon as the DLCIs are set active. This is required to calculate round-trip delay as well as to discover remote WANsuite units.
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Figure 4.29 Frame Relay Statistics Screen To view the Port Statistics (Figure 4.30) for a specific interval, select that interval from the Frame Relay Statistics <Period> column. Figure 4.30 Frame Relay Port Statistics Screen Transmit Frames Number of frames transmitted by the port. Octets Number of octets transmitted by the port.
Receive Frames Number of frames received by the port. Octets Number of octets received by the port. Mgmt Frames Number of management frames received by the port. Mgmt Octets Number of management octets received by the port. FECN Number of Forward Explicit Congestion Notification frames received. BECN Number of Backward Explicit Congestion Notification frames received.
DLCI Details Screen The DLCI Details screen (Figure 4.32) lets you access the configuration parameters described in the paragraphs below. To bring up this screen, select a specific DLCI under the “DLCI” column on the DLCI Table screen. Figure 4.32 DLCI Details Screen The unit uses the first three configuration parameters (Protocol Encapsulation, Proprietary Traffic Type, and Proprietary Offset) displayed on this screen to...
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Default: No In Band Management If the unit is to be used as a gateway to reach a remote WANsuite 6450 through this DLCI, this parameter should be set to “Yes,” and the remote IP address and Mask should be configured in the corresponding endpoint.
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Remote Unit If the remote unit is a Verilink unit with FrameStart technology, and FrameStart Auto Discovery is enabled, this parameter gives the first three digits of the unit ID configured on the remote end of this DLCI. Values: 000−999...
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BECN in CIR Reports if Backward Explicit Congestion Notification (BECN) has been received within CIR. UAS Threshold Sets the Unavailable Seconds (UAS) alarm threshold. This threshold occurs after the DLCI is unavailable for a specified number of seconds. Setting this field to “0”...
DLCI Statistics Details Screen Select from the <Period> column to display the DLCI Statistics Details screen (Figure 4.34) for a specific period or interval. The parameters on this screen are described below. Figure 4.34 DLCI Statistics Details Screen The DLCI Statistics screen in Figure 4.33 shows a summary that includes all 96 buckets.
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Figure 4.35 ATM Service Details Screen The Configuration table on the ATM Service Details screen is used to set the following configuration parameters: • Max VCC (Virtual Channel Connection) – Represents the maximum number of Virtual Channel Connections on this ATM link. The default value is 4. •...
AAL5 Bandwidth − current ATM bandwidth available for AAL5 traffic. • This value is the line bandwidth less the bandwidth needed for AAL1 CES. The Bandwidth Status table provides bandwidth information for three service categories showing the allowed and allocated bandwidth for each. The ATM Service Details screen provides the user-activated prompts described below.
ATM Virtual Channel Table Screen Select the “Virtual Channels” prompt on the ATM Service Details screen to display a table (Figure 4.37) of all Virtual Channels on a specific ATM service along with their state and alarm conditions. Figure 4.37 Virtual Channel Table Screen The Virtual Channel Table displays status information on the parameters listed below.
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Encapsulation Encapsulation Type used. Default is LLC-MUX, which uses RFC 1483 LLC encapsulation. If Serial PPP is selected, PPP traffic received from the Serial port will be sent over the ATM port using RFC 1483 PPPoA encapsulation. There can be only one VCI configured for Serial PPP. Serial HDLC is similar to Serial PPP except, when you select Serial HDLC, data is encapsulated transparently.
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Figure 4.38 Virtual Channel Details Screen SLA Timer (s) In addition to the above-described parameters, there is an SLA Timer(s) parameter that may be set on the ATM Virtual Channel Details screen. When this timer expires (in seconds), the unit sends a proprietary frame over this virtual circuit.
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Figure 4.39 Virtual Channel OAM LB Status The state of the current VCC loopback function. When a loopback is activated from a user interface, the Loopback Status will be “Active,” and OAM F5 loopback cells will be sent from this endpoint once every 5 seconds. If a loopback is activated from the other endpoint or segment endpoint, the Loopback Status will be “Loopback.”...
both directions. The ATM endpoint that activates the Continuity Check selects which direction applies. To activate and End-to-End Continuity Check, select the Type and “Activate Continuity Check.” If activated successfully, the Status will indicate “Active.” If unsuccessful, the Status will indicate “Activation Failed.”...
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The table displayed on this screen contains information on ATM traffic descriptor type and the associated parameters. Category ATM service category. Possible values include CBR, VBR, and UBR. Param 1 (PCR) Peak cell rate in cells per second. Param 2 (SCR) Sustainable cell rate in cells per second.
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FRF5 Service Details Screen NOTICE: The FRF5 Service Details screen is only accessible when FRF5 is the Encapsulation Type as shown on the Virtual Channel Details Screen (see Figure 4.38 Selecting the FRF5 Service Details prompt on the Virtual Channel Details Screen will bring up the FRF5 Service Details screen as shown in Figure 4.42.
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If an FRF5 DLCI has no associate endpoint name, that DLCI’s Frame traffic will terminate inside the WANsuite 6450. One application for having no associated endpoint is to use the DLCI for router traffic, which is set up by an IP circuit whose endpoint names the FRF5 endpoint for this VPI/VCI/DLCI beginning with the letter “I.”...
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Figure 4.43 FRF5 DLCI Table Select on one of the DLCIs listed to view the FRF5 DLCI Details screen as shown in Figure 4.44. Figure 4.44 FRF5 DLCI Details Screen The Endpoint Name specifies which Serial port Frame Relay endpoint is associated with this FRF5 DLCI.
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Figure 4.45 FRF8 Service Details Screen DE to CLP Mapping Indicates whether the Discard Eligibility in the Frame Relay header is mapped to Cell Loss Priority in the ATM cell header when transmitting data in the ATM to Frame Relay direction. Values: Map DE to CLP, CLP set to 0, CLP set to 1 Default: CLP set to 0 CLP to DE Mapping...
CES Service Details Screen Selecting CES under the “Type” column of the table in the Services screen will display the CES Service Details screen show in Figure 4.46. Figure 4.46 CES Service Details Screen From this screen, you can access and change the parameters listed below. The new parameters are saved when you “ESC”...
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AAL1 Format must be set in accordance with the table on page 4-58 for proper operation. Payload Scrambling The WANsuite 6450 scrambles/descrambles cell payload bytes at the physical layer interface using an x + 1 polynomial. You may enable/disable the scrambling function on the CES Service Details Screen.
Loss Integration Period. When a valid cell(s) is received, this condition is cleared, and “No Loss” will be displayed. Configuring the WANsuite 6450 for CES involves setting parameters not only on the CES Service Details screen (Figure 4.46 on page 4-54), but also on the CBR screen (Figure 4.16 on page 4-17);...
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Figure 4.47 Channel Table Details Screen The Channel Table Details screen lets you establish the Signaling, Service, and Idle Pattern parameters for any available channel. The screen parameters are described below. Signaling The unit can operate with Signaling enabled or disabled on channels. You must set this value in accordance with the table above for proper operation.
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required CES bandwidth exceeds the available SHDSL bandwidth, the unit will not allow you to configure the CES service. Maximum Number of CES Channels SHDSL Data Rate Structured Nx64 Structured Nx64 Structured Nx64 (kbps) Basic Service with E1 CAS Service with T1 CAS Service 1024 1088...
Serial Interface, refer to the paragraphs below. Serial CES Configuration The WANsuite 6450 has the capability to multiplex/demultiplex the Serial interface data stream with the CBR interface data stream. The multiplexing/ demultiplexing is external to the AAL1 SAR; the user controls it by designating time slots for the CES service on the CBR or Serial port.
This service has no configurable parameters. Applications Select “Applications” in the Main Menu screen to display the various WANsuite 6450 applications (Figure 4.48) associated with configuration tables and statistics for Layer 3 and above that do not map to a specific service or interface.
Figure 4.48 Applications Screen Service Aware The Service Aware function recognizes IP traffic on the WAN and counts the number of frames and bytes passed for a specific service based on filters by VPI/VCI, by DLCI, by IP Address, and by IP Port. Each row of the Service Aware table represents a specific set of filter parameters known as a “rule.”...
Rule Config Screen Use the Rule Config screen (Figure 4.50) to establish Service Aware parameters. To establish a rule, select the desired rule configuration options, provide the appropriate filter information where required, and press the “Esc” key. Figure 4.50 Rule Config Screen The paragraphs below describe the rule configuration parameters and their options.
IP Mask Represents a range of IP Addresses defined so that only machines with IP Addresses within the range defined by the mask are allowed to access an Internet service. To mask a portion of the IP Address, replace it with the wild card character “0”...
Trap Log Screen IP Gateway The IP Gateway is a feature of the WANsuite 6450 that allows routing of IP packets from one network to another using static routes configuration and/or dynamic routing. The IP Gateway uses Routing Information Protocol (RIP) 1 or RIP 2 or Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing.
RIP 1 and RIP 2 are protocols that allow exchange of routing information between two routers. With that information exchange, a router can build its own routing tables that later can be used for “routing” IP packets. OSPF is a shortest path first (SPF) or link-state protocol. OSPF is also an internal gateway protocol (IGP) that distributes routing information between routers in a single autonomous system (AS).
OSPF Parameters OSPF Enable This Protocol is suitable for complex networks with a large number of routers. If a large network is involved, OSPF may be the solution for the user. Values: Disable, Enable Default: Disable OSPF Router ID This 32-bit number assigned to each router running the OSPF protocol uniquely identifies the router within an Autonomous System.
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Figure 4.54 Circuit Table Screen Circuit Details Screen Access this menu by selecting the appropriate <Index> number from the Circuit Table menu.The screen’s parameters are described in the paragraphs that follow. Figure 4.55 Circuit Details Screen Endpoint Endpoint name. By default, the first circuit is always the LAN circuit. All other circuits are associated with Endpoint names as defined in the Endpoint Table.
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Cost Represents the relative time of treatment of an IP packet. This value is used when there are multiple routes to the same destination. When two or more routes are available, the one with the lowest circuit cost is selected. A frame relay circuit should have a higher value than a LAN circuit.
OSPF Auth Key When configured, this parameter allows an authentication procedure to be executed on the OSPF header. If the 64-bit (8 character) password does not correspond, the packet is thrown away. Values: 64 bits (8 characters) Default: 8 spaces (no authentication) Static Route Table Screen Under some circumstances, it may not be necessary for a router to learn a route using ordinary means such as RIP or OSPF.
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Figure 4.57 Route Details Screen Endpoint Endpoint name (or interface) through which to send the IP packet to reach the Target IP Address. Target IP Address Represents the target network that you want this router to reach. Values: 0.0.0.0−255.255.255.255 Default: 0.0.0.0 Target IP Mask Mask of the Target IP or network.
dynamically. Primarily, the most useful information is included in "Destination," "If Ndx," and "Mask" columns. Figure 4.58 Dynamic Route Table Screen The Dynamic Route Table displays the fields listed below. Field Description Destination Network to be reached. If Ndx Interface internal number. Next Hop IP Address used to reach the destination network.
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Figure 4.59 Static ARP Table Screen The fields listed below are displayed on the Static ARP Table screen. Field Description Endpoint Endpoint name (or Interface) through which to send the IP packet to reach the defined IP Address. Currently, this is always the LAN.
Endpoint Endpoint name (or Interface) through which to send the IP packet to reach the defined IP Address. The default is the LAN. IP Address IP Address of the circuit. Values: 0.0.0.0−255.255.255.255 Default: 0.0.0.0 MAC Address The MAC Address of the Host to be reached. Values: A 6-byte value Default: 00-00-00-00-00-00 ARP Status...
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Figure 4.62 Area Table Screen The fields displayed on the Area Table screen are described below. Field Description Area ID Displays the ID of the Area (represented by an IP Address). Displays whether the defined area is enabled or disabled. Auth Type Indicates Area validation.
Area ID This parameter has the same format as the IP Address of the Mask Address. Values: 0.0.0.0−255.255.255.255 Default: 0.0.0.0 Enable Displays whether or not this Area is enabled. Values: Enable, Disable Default: Enable Auth Type Indicates type of Authentication. Values: Simple, None Default: None Stub...
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It is possible that an area cannot be connected directly to the backbone. In this case a virtual link is used. To establish or maintain the connectivity of the backbone, virtual links can be configured through non-backbone areas. Basically, virtual links are used to connect components that are otherwise not connected to the backbone.
Figure 4.65 Virtual Link Details Screen Network Address Translation (NAT) NAT is a method of connecting multiple computers to the Internet (or any other IP network) using one IP Address. This lets users cost-effectively and efficiently connect their networks to the Internet. Whether on a global or local port, NAT provides translation only upon receipt of a packet, which NAT will translate, not translate, or filter, depending on the user-specified parameters (further described below).
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Figure 4.66 NAT Details Screen Enable Enables or disables NAT. Default is “Disable.” Mode Selects the Network Address Port Translation (NAPT) mode or the Basic NAT mode. In NAPT mode, all hosts on the Global (public) side view all hosts on the Local (private) side as a single internet host (one IP Address).
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TCP Connection Timer The maximum time (in seconds) NAT will use resources when attempting to establish a TCP connection. Values: 0−65535 Default: 300 TCP Closing Timer The maximum time (in seconds) NAT will use resources when attempting to close a TCP connection. Values: 0−65535 Default: 0 TCP Disconnected...
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Figure 4.67 Static TCP Translation Table Screen Global Port Decimal IP Port exposed to the global Internet. Default is 0. Server Port Decimal IP Port of the local TCP Server. This port is usually the same as the Global Port. Default is 0. Server Address IP Address of the local TCP Server.
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screen by selecting the <Ndx> number of the desired port on the NAT Ports screen. Figure 4.69 NAT Ports Screen Enable Enables or disables the NAT port. Default is “Enable.” Default Translation Forces translation on a specific IP port regardless of the source IP Address. If Default Translation is set to “Enable,”...
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Figure 4.70 NAT Port Details Screen The NAT Port Details screen provides the following user-activated prompts: Prompt Function Delete Deletes the specified NAT Port. Status Displays the NAT Port Status screen (Figure 4.71). The NAT Port Status screen shown below displays for each port the processed packets from specific IP Addresses.
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Static UDP Trans Table Screen The Static UDP Trans Table screen (Figure 4.72) allows static mapping of global UDP Server ports to a local host IP Address/port combination. The parameters described below enable access to UDP Servers on the private/ corporate network “behind the NAT.”...
Bridge A Bridge operates at the physical network layer, connecting two or more networks and forwarding packets between those networks. For example, a Bridge will connect two or more physical Ethernet cable segments and forward Ethernet packets from one segment to the other. Bridges differ from routers in that bridges forward packets based on physical addresses rather than on the IP Addresses that routers use to forward packets.
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Max Age Timer Specifies the length of time a bridge will consider the network topology held in memory as valid. Values: 1−65535 s Default: 60 s Forward Delay Specifies the length of time to delay creation of a temporary loop in the network.
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Figure 4.76 Bridge Port Details Enable Enables or disables Bridging on this port. Endpoint Endpoint name. BPDU Option Shows if BPDU packet will be sent and received on this port. Filter By Multicast Filters broadcast messages received on this port, which reduces the load on Addr Dest the WAN connection.
Input Discards Number of frames discarded. TFTP Configuration A Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) service on a server can provide remote file access to the WANsuite 6450 to • Update the firmware on a WANsuite unit • Save the configuration setup of a WANsuite unit •...
Figure 4.77 TFTP Configuration Screen TFTP Server IP IP address of the server providing TFTP access. Address File Name Name of the file to be transferred. Status Indicates the current status of the TFTP operation. Possible values include Idle, Getting File, Putting File, Aborting, Transfer Complete, Invalid File Name, and Invalid File.
Figure 4.78 SNMP Details Screen Read Community Accepts a character string identifying the group authorized to perform read operations. The default setting is “Public.” Write Community Accepts a character string identifying the group authorized to perform write operations. The default setting is “Private.” Trap Community Accepts a character string, which is included in SNMP traps generated by the unit.
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Figure 4.79 Top Talkers Screen To generate a Top Talkers report, enter the duration parameters and desired report size in the available fields as described below, and then press the “Enter” key or select the “Start” prompt on the screen. Duration (sec) Establishes the amount of time (in seconds) for which the Top Talkers report will capture IP traffic;...
Timestamp field indicates the time at which a packet was examined for the specified IP Address. Originate Ping The WANsuite 6450 Originate Ping (Figure 4.80) function helps telephone companies determine if a network is properly configured and also helps them maintain SLAs.
Below these parameters is a status table that shows the number of pings returned versus the number requested, and provides minimum, average, and maximum statistics. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) DHCP provides a mechanism through which computers using TCP/IP can obtain protocol configuration parameters automatically through the network.
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Figure 4.81 DHCP Server Details Screen Enable Enables or disables the DHCP Server. Default is “Enable.” Number of Ports Defines the number of DHCP ports to be used. In this version, only “1” is a valid value. Time to Live for any DHCP packet. Default is 64. Service Type Type of Service used by the DHCP Server packet.
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The DHCP Server Details screen provides the following user-activated prompts: Prompt Function Host Table Lists Host names (DHCP server identification). Static Entry Table Creates a list of static IP Addresses associated with MAC Addresses. Address List Table Defines the addresses available for DHCP clients. Address Status Table Displays DHCP Server statistics.
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Figure 4.83 Static Entries Screen MAC Address MAC Address you want to associate with an IP Address. IP Address IP Address given to the DHCP client if that client has the MAC Address defined on this screen. Mask Mask associated with the IP Address shown on the screen. Host Name Name given to the DHCP client.
Use the SMTP Details Screen (Figure 4.86) to configure the SMTP function of the WANsuite 6450. SMTP is used to forward notification of events to a user-definable list of up to five recipients. The even notification is sent as an e-mail in the following format: From: WANsuite@verilink.com...
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Mail Server IP Address IP address of the mail server to which notifications will be sent. Domain Name Name of domain where the device resides (i.e., Verilink.com) Mail From E-mail address of the device (WANsuite). While the device will not be able to retrieve e-mail from a service, the mail needs to have the “From”...
P P E N D I X PECIFICATIONS PPENDIX Network Interface − SHDSL Port Line Rate: 200 kbps to 2.320 Mbps Line Framing: ATM Transport (G.991.2 E9) Line Code: Trellis Coded Pulse Amplitude Modulation RJ11C, 8-pin modular jack at 135 Ω Connection: Network Protocol: Adaptation Layers:...
Line Rate: 1.544 Mbps (±50 bps) Line Framing: SF, ESF, or 1.544 Mbits unframed Line Code: AMI or B8ZS Receiver Sensitivity: 30 dB of cable loss RJ-48 jack at 100 Ω (±10 %) Connection: 3.0 V (± 10 %) base-peak into 100 Ω Output Signal: Mode: Short- or long-haul...
Frame Relay-to- ATM Networking: FRF.5 FRF.8 Ordering Information Standard Equipment Each WANsuite 6450 unit ships with the following standard equipment: Description Network Cable Serial (SUPV) Cable (DB-9M−DB-9F) Power Cord for Power Supply Verilink Documentation CD W A N s u i t e 6 4 5 0...
Optional Equipment The following optional equipment is available for the WANsuite 6450: Description Serial (DCE) Cable (DB-25–Cisco DB-60), 10 ft Serial (DCE) Cable (DB−25-DB-25) M/M, pin/pin (EIA530/RS232), 6 ft Serial (DCE) Cable (DB-25–Winchester 34-pin) M/M, pin/pin (V.35), 5 ft Serial (DCE) Cable (DB-25–Winchester 34-pin) M/M, pin/pin (V.35), 10 ft Serial (DCE) Cable (DB-25–V.35), M/F, pin/pin, 5 ft...
Connector Pin Assignments Serial Interface Pin Assignments, DTE Mode (Packet Use Only) The Serial interface on the WANsuite 6450 is a standard DB-25 jack. Pin # Function Abbrev. Direction DB-25* RS-232 V.35 X.21 Frame Ground Transmit Data Output Receive Data...
Serial Interface Pin Assignments, DCE Mode Pin # RS449/ Function Abbrev. Direction DB-25* RS-232 V.35 X.21 V.36 Frame Ground Transmit Data Input Receive Data Output Request to Send Input Clear to Send Output Data Set Ready Output Signal Ground Data Carrier Detect Output Balanced Receiver Clock (B)RC...
Ethernet Connection Pin Assignments interface on the WANsuite 6450 is an eight-pin 10/100 ETHERNET modular jack that complies with standard twisted-pair, 10/100Base-T requirements. The table below displays the Ethernet Connection pin assignments. Ethernet Interface Data Out (+) Data Out (-)
Supervisory Port Pin Assignments interface is a standard DB-9, nine-pin modular SUPERVISORY PORT jack. The table below displays the pinout assignments. DCE Mode DTE Mode DCD out LL out Rx Data out Tx Data out Tx Data in Rx Data in DTR in DSR in Signal Ground...
(the community string sent with an SNMP trap). Configuration of these community strings within the WANsuite 6450 is accomplished via the HTTP (web browser) interface (Chapter 3, Web Server Interface).
These MIB files may be found on the Verilink Documentation CD included with the unit. SNMP Trap Configuration The WANsuite 6450 supports up to eight IP destinations for SNMP traps. These may be configured either through the Web interface or through an SNMP management application. For configuration of these destinations through an SNMP management application, use a MIB browser to access the table trapdest within ipadv2.mib and set the IP Addresses of the host...
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MIBs to load. Once the manager has successfully loaded the MIBs, you are ready to manage the Verilink product. If you have any questions please call Verilink Product Support. S N M P A g e n t...
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Verilink’s factory, unless Verilink specifically authorized such repairs or alterations; (ii) in the event parts not made or recommended by Verilink are used by Buyer in the Goods; or (iii) if the Goods are used by Buyer other than in the manner intended by Verilink or other than in conformance with operating instructions and specifications provided by Verilink.
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