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  • Page 1 ® WANsuite 6450 Reference Manual April 2003 34-00326.C...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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 ..........................
  • Page 6 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 ............................. 3-5 Network ............................3-5 Configuration Profile Table Screen ..................3-7 Alarm Profile Table Screen ....................
  • Page 7 Network Address Translation (NAT) ..................3-62 NAT Details Screen ......................3-62 Static TCP Translation Table Screen ................... 3-64 Static UDP Translation Table Screen .................. 3-65 NAT Port Table Screen ....................... 3-66 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) ................ 3-68 DHCP Server Details Screen ....................3-68 DHCP Host Table Screen ....................
  • Page 8 Status ........................... 4-38 Channels Table Details Screen .................... 4-40 Serial CES Configuration ....................4-42 Valid Channel Ranges for Serial and CBR Interfaces ............4-43 HDLC/PPP Service ........................4-44 Applications ............................4-44 Service Aware ..........................4-45 Rule Config Screen ......................4-46 Traffic Meter Statistics Screen ....................
  • Page 9 Mechanical ............................A-3 Environmental ............................ A-3 Industry Listings ..........................A-3 Standards ............................. A-4 Ordering Information ......................... A-4 Standard Equipment ........................A-4 Optional Equipment ........................A-5 Connector Pin Assignments ....................... A-6 Serial Interface Pin Assignments, DTE Mode (Packet Use Only) ..........A-6 Serial Interface Pin Assignments, DCE Mode ................
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  • Page 11: Preface

    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.

  • Page 12: Customer Service And Technical Support

    E-mail You can request sales and marketing information or pose a technical support question about your Verilink product by contacting us at the e-mail addresses provided below. Verilink will respond to e-mailed requests for support during regular business hours (8–5 CST, Monday–Friday).

  • Page 13: Internet

    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).
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  • Page 15: Introduction

    Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM) and provides interfaces for the end user’s communications equipment. The WANsuite 6450 is ServiceAware™ IAD with the following hardware: an SHDSL network interface; a Constant Bit Rate (CBR) port configurable as T1 or E1; a Serial port software-configurable for V.35, V.36, X.21, RS-232, RS- 449, or EIA-530;...
  • Page 16 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.

  • Page 17: Features Of The Wansuite 6450

    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.

  • Page 18: Features Summary

    • 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 • G.shdsl. • Allows for continued use of existing TDM equipment by supporting CES via AAL1.
  • Page 19 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 scrambling/descrambling of ATM cell Payload using an •...

  • Page 20: Front Panel

    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: Indicator Description MODE Normally, this indicator lights green.

  • Page 21: Rear Panel Connections

    Rear Panel Connections The rear panel of the WANsuite 6450 has five connectors. From left to right, these are as follows: POWER SUPERVISORY PORT 10/100 ETHERNET , and as shown in Figure 1.2 below. SERIAL NETWORK Figure 1.2 WANsuite 6450 Rear Panel...

  • Page 22: 10/100 Ethernet Port

    (either transmit or receive). The LED on the right side of the jack lights green to indicate that the link layer is operational. Serial Port interface port located on the WANsuite 6450 rear panel is a SERIAL multi-protocol interface presented physically as a DB-25 connection. The protocols supported by this interface are RS-232, V.35, V.36, EIA-530, X.21,...

  • Page 23: Cbr Port

    "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.
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  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Installation

    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 26: Installation Wizard

    (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 –...
  • Page 27 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.
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  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Web Server Interface

    The WANsuite 6450 has an innovative, embedded Web-based user interface (WANsight) 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...

  • Page 30: Web Server Access

    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.
  • Page 31 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.

  • Page 32: Maintenance Reset

    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. There are five options for a Maintenance Reset as shown in the table below.

  • Page 33: Save And Restart

    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. W e b S e r v e r I n t e r f a c e...
  • Page 34 Figure 3.4 Network Screen The Network screen status and configuration 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 Expected Repeaters Provisions the number of repeaters in the selected span.

  • Page 35: Configuration Profile Table Screen

    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. EOC Out Displays the number of messages transmitted on the Embedded Operations Channel.
  • Page 36 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.

  • Page 37: Alarm Profile Table Screen

    To set any configuration profile parameter, enter the desired value/information in a field or select the desired parameter from one of the pull-down lists, and then click on the “Submit” button. Alarm Profile Table Screen Clicking on the “Alarm Profiles” button on the Network screen will display the screen shown in Figure 3.7.

  • Page 38: Span Endpoints Screen

    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. Sets the threshold for the number of Severely Errored Seconds within any given 15-minute performance data collection interval. If the value of SES in a particular 15-minute collection interval reaches/exceeds this value, a trap is generated.
  • Page 39 EOC from units on an SHDSL line, and provides details regarding the parameters listed below. Figure 3.10 Span Endpoint Details Screen Vendor ID Displays the Vendor ID as reported in an Inventory Response message. Model Number Vendor model number as reported in an Inventory Response message. Serial Number Vendor serial number as reported in an Inventory Response message.
  • Page 40 Clicking on the “Span Endpoint Performance/Summary” button on the Span Endpoint Details screen will display the screen shown in Figure 3.11. Figure 3.11 Span Endpoint Performance/Summary Screen This screen displays information on the performance and error status of a span endpoint.

  • Page 41: Cbr

    Figure 3.12 Span Endpoint Maintenance Screen The Span Endpoint Maintenance parameters are described below. Loopback Specifies loopbacks for the associated segment endpoint. Values: No Loopback, Normal Loopback Default: No Loopback Tip Ring Reversal Indicates the state of the tip/ring pair at the associated segment endpoint. Loopback Timeout Specifies the timeout value in minutes for loopbacks initiated at this endpoint.
  • Page 42 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: E1 CCS NOTICE: To set unit to Signaling mode, you must first configure the following: on the CBR screen (page 3-13), configure Framing;...

  • Page 43: Error Status And Alarm Thresholds Table

    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...
  • Page 44 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.
  • Page 45 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 3-15, 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.

  • Page 46: Serial

    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”...
  • Page 47 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"...
  • Page 48 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. The “Arbitrary” value can only be supplied by the unit − it cannot be set by the user. Values: Contiguous, Alternate, Arbitrary Default: Contiguous NOTICE:...

  • Page 49: Dtr Alarm Control And Status Table

    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 signal status. If set to “Normal,” the unit gets RTS from the DTE on the Serial interface.

  • Page 50: 10/100 Ethernet (Ip Service Details)

    To make changes to a Serial port parameter, simply set the parameter to the desired selection and press the “Submit” button. 10/100 Ethernet (IP Service Details) The 10/100 Ethernet (IP Service Details) screen (Figure 3.18) lets you configure the IP parameters described below. Figure 3.18 10/100 Ethernet (IP Service Details) Screen Unit IP Address...
  • Page 51 screen. The Ethernet Stats screen (Figure 3.19) contains no user-selectable fields or options; it is simply a representation of the applicable MIB II parameters. Figure 3.19 Ethernet Stats Screen Click on the Unit Access Table button on the Ethernet (IP Details) screen to view the Unit Access Table (Figure 3.20), which specifies up to 10 different IP networks that may access the unit’s parameters.

  • Page 52: Supervisory

    Figure 3.21 Unit Access Details Supervisory The Supervisory screen (Figure 3.22) 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 3.22 Supervisory Screen Speed Changes the Supervisory port speed (in bits per second).

  • Page 53: Services

    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 3.23) provides a view of the unit’s defined services and displays the Interface and Type parameters for each service.

  • Page 54: Interface Details Button

    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 3-5. 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.
  • Page 55 Figure 3.25 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. By default, each VCC will equally share the available bandwidth.

  • Page 56: Atm Statistics Screen

    The Status table provides the following status information on the circuits: • OperStatus (Operation Status) - the current operational status for the ATM interface. Opened VCCs − the current number of open virtual channel connections. • Unopened VCCs − the current number of unopen virtual channel •...
  • Page 57 There are ninety-six 15-minute “buckets” available for ATM 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. Interval 1 is always the latest (most recent) interval, and interval 96 will always be the oldest.

  • Page 58: Atm Virtual Channels Screen

    Figure 3.27 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 3.28) of all Virtual Channels on a specific ATM service along with their state and alarm conditions. Figure 3.28 ATM Virtual Channels Screen The ATM Virtual Channels screen displays status information on the...
  • Page 59 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.
  • Page 60 Click on a listed VPI to bring up the Virtual Channel Details screen ( Figure 3.29 where you can view and/or change parameters. Figure 3.29 Virtual Channel Details Screen The following user-activated buttons are included on the Virtual Channel Details Screen: Button Function Submit...
  • Page 61 The table displayed on this screen contains information on ATM traffic descriptor type and the associated parameters. Service 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.

  • Page 62: Ces Service Details Screen

    The following user-activated buttons are included on the ATM Quality of Service Details Screen: Button Function Submit Sets any values that have been changed. Virtual Channels Displays configured virtual channels. QoS Profiles Displays configured QOS profiles. Delete Profile Deletes this QoS profile if it is currently unused. CES Service Details Screen Clicking on CES under the “Type”...
  • Page 63 AAL1 Format must be set in accordance with the table on page 3-36 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.

  • Page 64: Status

    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 3.32 on page 3-34), but also on the CBR screen (Figure 3.13 on page 3-14);...

  • Page 65: Channel Table Details Screen

    CES Service CES Service AAL1 Channel Description Framing Type Format Rate Basic T1 (D4) T1 D4 Structured Basic 64 k E1 w/Signaling (ESF) E1 CAS Structured E1Cas 56 k/ Signaling* T1 w/Signaling (ESF) T1 ESF Structured Ds1EsfCas 56 k/ Signaling* T1 w/Signaling (D4) T1 D4 Structured...
  • Page 66 Rate The unit can operate at any data rate that is a multiple of 56 or 64 kbps. You must set this value in accordance with the table on page 3-36 for proper operation. Values: 56K/Signaling, 64K Default: 64K Service Specifies the service to which this channel is allocated.

  • Page 67: Serial Ces Configuration

    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.

  • Page 68: Valid Channel Ranges For Serial And Cbr Interfaces

    Details screen (Figure 3.24 on page 3-25), select “CES” from the “Type” pull-down menu. On the Serial screen (Figure 3.17 on page 3-19), configure the Serial interface to your requirements. You must set the “Mode” parameter to “DCE.” If the required time slots for the Serial interface are contiguous and not already allocated to the CBR port, you may allocate the required channels on the Serial screen.

  • Page 69: Hdlc/Ppp Service

    Available Serial Available CBR CES Service Type Interface Interface Description Channel Range Channel Range Comments − − Basic E1 Serial or CBR interface channels may be any arbitrary set within the available channel range. − − Basic T1 (ESF) Serial or CBR interface channels may be any arbitrary set within the available channel range.

  • Page 70: Rule Details Screen

    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 3.34) provides a table showing these filtered packet counts for up to 10 rules. This table indicates which Service Aware filters are enabled or disabled, and shows the specific VPI/VCI, IP Address, and IP Port by which the IP traffic is filtered.
  • Page 71 Figure 3.35 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. Selects the VPI to which the rule applies. Selects the VCI to which the rule applies.

  • Page 72: Traffic Meter Statistics Screen

    Tx Alarm Threshold Specifies the threshold (in bps) for the Transmit Alarm on this rule. Tx Alarm Displays the current status of the Transmit Alarm. Traffic Meter Statistics Screen The Traffic Meter Statistics (Figure 3.36) screen displays the number of frames and octets sent over a VPI/VCI that have been counted in accordance with the Service Aware “rule”...

  • Page 73: Snmp

    Figure 3.37 All Traffic Meter Stats (All Intervals) Screen SNMP The unit detects and reports E1 network alarms and provides several options for reporting them, one of which is SNMP traps. When a network alarm occurs, the unit sends a trap message to as many as eight destinations on your network.

  • Page 74: Trap Log

    Trap Log A trap is a mechanism that permits a device to send an alarm for certain network events to an SNMP management station. The Trap Log screen (Figure 3.39) shows all generated traps. The table shown in this screen lists each trap by its Index number, and displays the type of error captured by the trap (Trap Number) and the date and time that the trap was stored (Time Stamp).
  • Page 75 Figure 3.40 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;...

  • Page 76: Ip Gateway

    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.

  • Page 77: Rip Parameters

    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.
  • Page 78 Figure 3.42 Circuit Table Screen Circuit Details Screen Clicking on the “Circuit Details” button on the Circuits screen will display a screen similar to the following (Figure 3.43). This screen is used to establish the configuration parameters of a given circuit. To establish a new circuit or to change the parameters of an existing circuit, enter the desired values in the available parameter fields and press the “Submit”...
  • Page 79 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. 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.

  • Page 80: Static Route Table Screen

    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.
  • Page 81 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.
  • Page 82 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.

  • Page 83: Static Arp Table Screen

    Type Direct or Indirect. Protocols Local Mask Mask of the destination network. Static ARP Table Screen ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) 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).
  • Page 84 The Static ARP Table screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Button Function ARP Details Displays details of ARP tables. Dynamic ARP Table Displays the dynamically learned MAC <-> IP Address. Add New Adds a new static ARP. ARP Details Screen Access the ARP Details screen (Figure 3.48) by clicking on the appropriate numbered link under the “Index”...

  • Page 85: Trusted Neighbor Table Screen

    Trusted Neighbor Table Screen The Trusted Neighbors feature can be used to store RIP information only from specific routers. This allows the router to reject any RIP information coming from non-Trusted Neighbors. Only information coming from Trusted Neighbors is kept by the router. Access the Trusted Neighbor Table screen (Figure 3.49) by selecting Trusted Neighbors from the RIP Parameters on the IP Gateway menu.
  • Page 86 Figure 3.51 Area Table Screen Displays the ID of the Area (represented by an IP Address). 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.

  • Page 87: Virtual Link Table Screen

    Auth Type Indicates type of Authentication. Values: Simple, None Default: None Stub An area can be configured as stub when there is a single exit point from the area, or when the choice of exit point need not be made on a per-external- destination basis.
  • Page 88 backbone areas. Basically, virtual links are used to connect components that are otherwise not connected to the backbone. A virtual link is treated by OSPF as a point-to-point unnumbered network joining two area border routers. The virtual link must be configured in both of the area border routers.

  • Page 89: Originate Ping

    Returns you to the previous screen. Deletes currently defined Virtual Link. Delete Virtual Link Originate Ping The WANsuite 6450 Originate Ping (Figure 3.55) function helps telephone companies determine if a network is properly configured and also helps them maintain SLAs. Figure 3.55...

  • Page 90: Network Address Translation (Nat)

    The Originate Ping screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Button Function Submit Sets any values that have been changed. Start Ping Starts sending Ping messages. Stops sending Ping messages. Stop Ping Clears all counts activity. Reset Stats Network Address Translation (NAT) NAT is a method of connecting multiple computers to the Internet (or any other IP network) using one IP Address.
  • Page 91 hosts on the Local (private) side as a single internet host (one IP Address). In Basic NAT mode, the Global IP Address is assigned as a Class C host address (Mask of 255.255.255.0). Each private IP Address on the Local side is mapped to a Class C public address on the Global side.

  • Page 92: Static Tcp Translation Table Screen

    TCP Sequence Delta The maximum time (in seconds) NAT will use resources when managing TCP Timer Packet Sequencing. Values: 0−65535 Default: 180 UDP Timer The maximum time (in seconds) NAT will use resources for a UDP port in use. Values: 0−65535 Default: 120 ICMP Timer The maximum time (in seconds) NAT will use resources for any ICMP...

  • Page 93: Static Udp Translation Table Screen

    Server Address IP Address of the local TCP Server. Default is 0.0.0.0. The Static TCP Translation Table screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Button Function NAT Details Returns the user to the previous screen. Add New Lets the user add additional addresses. You can configure or change the above-listed parameters on the Static TCP Translation Details screen (Figure 3.60), which is accessed by selecting the appropriate number under the Index column on the Static TCP Translation...

  • Page 94: Nat Port Table Screen

    The Static UDP Translation Table screen provides the following user- activated buttons: Button Function NAT Details Returns the user to the previous screen. Add New Lets the user add an additional address. You can configure or change the above-listed parameters on the NAT Static UDP Translation Details screen (Figure 3.60), which is accessed by selecting the appropriate number under the Index column on the Static UDP Translation Table screen.
  • Page 95 processed by the IP Gateway, and may be routed to another port. If this parameter is set to “Disable,” no packet with a destination address different from the global/Internet address will be processed. Setting this parameter to “Disable” will override an “Enable” parameter set under “Filter Non Local Address”...

  • Page 96: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (Dhcp)

    Figure 3.63 NAT Port Status Table Screen IP Address Original IP Address of the host. NAT IP Address Translated IP Address of the host. Processed Packets Number of packets processed by NAT for this address. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) DHCP provides a mechanism through which computers using TCP/IP can obtain protocol configuration parameters automatically through the network.
  • Page 97 Figure 3.64 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.

  • Page 98: Dhcp Host Table Screen

    DHCP Host Table Screen In some cases, it may be necessary to provide an IP station with a specific DHCP server name, which may be used by the IP station when making a DHCP request. That name is included on the DHCP Host Table screen (Figure 3.65), which identifies the DHCP server sending DHCP packets.

  • Page 99: Ip Address List Table Screen

    Figure 3.67 Static Entry Table 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.

  • Page 100: Ip Address Status Table Screen

    Figure 3.69 IP Address List Start Starting IP Address of the DHCP client pool. Ending IP Address of the DHCP client pool. Subnet Mask Subnet Mask associated with the defined range. Exclude Start Beginning of “excluded” range. Exclude End End of “excluded” range. The IP Address List screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Button Function...

  • Page 101: Bridge

    Figure 3.71 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. Status Provides IP Address Status. Bridge A Bridge operates at the physical network layer, connecting two or more networks and forwarding packets between those networks.
  • Page 102 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 Address Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) transfer between bridges. Values: Any valid Group Multicast MAC Address Default: 0180C2000000 Bridge ID Consists of a bridge priority and its own MAC Address.
  • Page 103 Figure 3.73 Bridge Port Table The Bridge Port Table screen lets you view the parameters described below the Bridge Port Details screen. Clicking on a number in the “Index” column of the Bridge Port Table will bring up the Bridge Port Details screen, which displays, and, in some cases, lets you change, the parameters described below.

  • Page 104: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (Smtp)

    Use the SMTP Details Screen (Figure 3.76) 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...

  • Page 105: Utilities

    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”...

  • Page 106: Tftp Configuration

    Figure 3.77 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 • Update the firmware on a WANsuite unit • Save the configuration setup of a WANsuite unit •...

  • Page 107: Password

    The table below shows the possible file operations. Operation Filename Extension Action Update Application Firmware .CHX or .HEX(1) Update Boot Firmware .HEX(2) Save Configuration Setup .CFG Restore Configuration Setup .CFG Note that when updating the application software using a .HEX file, the filename should have the form xxAPxxxx.HEX;...
  • Page 108 Figure 3.79 Log Out Screen The Log Out function is only available after user password protection has been set. You will be automatically logged out of the system 1 hour after you log on using a password to gain access; after this, you will be required to enter the password to gain write access.

  • Page 109: Introduction

    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”...

  • Page 110: Field Types

    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,”...

  • Page 111: Menu Structure

    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.

  • Page 112: System Screen

    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...

  • Page 113: Maintenance Reset

    Maintenance Reset Select the “Maintenance Reset” field and press “Enter.” To select between the different factory configurations, press the space bar. All configurations will be lost and the unit will be set back to an initial factory configuration. There are five options for a Maintenance Reset as shown in the table below.

  • Page 114: Save And Restart

    Figure 4.4 Maintenance Reset Screen Save and Restart Selecting “Save and Restart” will display a confirmation menu as shown in Figure 4.5. Select “yes” to save the current configuration settings and proceed with the restart. NOTICE: Performing a “Maintenance Reset” or a “Save and Restart” will terminate communications with the unit.

  • Page 115: Interfaces

    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 Interfaces Screen Network The Network screen (Figure 4.7) lets you view and make changes to the Network interface's configuration.
  • Page 116 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.

  • Page 117: Configuration Profiles Screen

    Configuration Profiles Screen Selecting the “Configuration Profiles” prompt on the Network screen will display the screen shown in Figure 4.8. Figure 4.8 Configuration Profiles Screen This screen displays the following information for each available Span Configuration Profile: Configuration Name Name of the defined span configuration profile. Wire Mode Type of wire interface used by the span.
  • Page 118 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.

  • Page 119: Alarm Profiles Screen

    “Esc” key. Alarm Profiles Screen Selecting the “Alarm Profiles” prompt on the WANsuite 6450’s Network Config screen will display the screen shown in Figure 4.10. Figure 4.10...
  • Page 120 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. The table on this screen lets you configure the alarm threshold values to be used for the selected alarm profile.

  • Page 121: Span Endpoints Screen

    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.
  • Page 122 Figure 4.13 Span Endpoint Details Screen Vendor ID Vendor ID as reported in an Inventory Response message. Model Number Vendor model number as reported in an Inventory Response message. Serial Number Vendor serial number as reported in an Inventory Response message. EOC Software Version Vendor EOC version as reported in a Discovery Response message.
  • Page 123 Figure 4.14 Span Endpoint Maintenance Screen The Span Endpoint Maintenance parameters are described below. Loopback Type Specifies loopbacks for the associated segment endpoint. Values: No Loopback, Normal Loopback Default: No Loopback Loopback Timeout Specifies the timeout value in minutes for loopbacks initiated at this endpoint. A value of 0 disables the timeout.
  • Page 124 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.

  • Page 125: Cbr

    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.

  • Page 126: Error Status And Alarm Thresholds Table

    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 4-40),set “Rate” to 56k/SIG, and on the CES Service Details screen (page 4-36), configure AAL1 Format. T1/E1 Coding Sets the CBR interface line coding.
  • Page 127 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.

  • Page 128: Performance Screens

    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).
  • Page 129 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).

  • Page 130: Serial

    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.
  • Page 131 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"...
  • Page 132 value of “Arbitrary” will be returned for this parameter if the current channel allocation is not contiguous or Alternate. The “Arbitrary” value can only be supplied by the unit − it cannot be set by the user. Values: Contiguous, Alternate, Arbitrary Default: Contiguous NOTICE: Because “Alternate”...
  • Page 133 Flow Control Selects the type of flow control to be used if the port is asynchronous. Values: None, Xon/Xoff, RTS/CTS Default: None 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.

  • Page 134: 10/100 Ethernet (Ip Details)

    Cur. Pin Status Shows the status of the DTE Serial port pins. 10/100 Ethernet (IP Details) If you select “10/100Ethernet” from the Interfaces screen, you will bring up an IP Details screen (Figure 4.22) that lets you view and/or modify the IP parameters listed below.

  • Page 135: Supervisory

    Select the Unit Access Table prompt on the IP Details screen to view the Unit Access Table (Figure 4.23), 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.
  • Page 136 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 Selects the number of bits required to make up one asynchronous character. Values: Five, Six, Seven, Eight Default: Eight Parity...

  • Page 137: Services

    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 4.26 Service Table Screen Adding a Service To add a service, select the “Add Service” prompt on the Service Table screen.

  • Page 138: Ip Service Details Screen

    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.
  • Page 139 Figure 4.28 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. By default, each VCC will equally share the available bandwidth.

  • Page 140: Atm Statistics Screen

    Unopened VCCs − the current number of unopen virtual channel • connections. Line Bandwidth − the current line bandwidth on the ATM Network interface • expressed in cells per second. AAL5 Bandwidth − the current ATM bandwidth available for AAL5 traffic. •...

  • Page 141: Atm Virtual Channel Table Screen

    The ATM Statistics table is divided into two sections: Transmit (first three columns), and Receive (next three columns). Each section provides real-time updates (TimeStamp column) on the following statistics: Frames − current number of good frames transmitted/received • Bytes − current number of bytes transmitted/received •...
  • Page 142 When QOS profile “0” is used, the available bandwidth will be equally shared among all configured channels. QOS “0” cannot be modified. If one virtual channel requires more bandwidth than others, configure another QOS profile and set its peak cell rate (PCR) to the required value. However, the sum of the PCRs of all configured channels must be no greater than the available AAL5 bandwidth.
  • Page 143 Figure 4.31 Virtual Channel Details Screen The following user-activated prompts are included on the ATM Virtual Channel Details Screen: Prompt Function VC Statistics Displays the current Virtual Channel statistics. QoS Profiles Displays configured QOS profiles. Delete Displays a confirmation screen. Quality of Service (QoS) Profile Screen Select the “QoS Table”...

  • Page 144: Ces Service Details Screen

    Param 1 (PCR) Peak cell rate in cells per second. Param 2 (SCR) Sustainable cell rate in cells per second. Applicable only to VBR service category. Param 3 (MBS) Maximum burst size in cells. Applicable only to VBR service category. Row Status QoS Profile Row Status.
  • Page 145 AAL1 Format must be set in accordance with the table on page 4-40 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...

  • Page 146: Status

    scrambling function on the CES Service Details Screen. Normal operation will have Payload Scrambling enabled. (See Figure 4.34 on page 4-37.) Partial Fill Sets the number of user octets per cell. Setting this parameter to 0 disables Partial Cell Fill, and all cells are completely filled before being sent. Rx Cell Delay Var Maximum cell arrival jitter in 10-µs increments that the reassembly process will tolerate in the cell stream without producing errors on the CBR service...
  • Page 147 of lost cells may be detected as a result of AAL1 sequence number processing. Misinserted Cells Displays the number of AAL1 sequence violations, which the AAL Convergence Sublayer interprets as “misinserted cells.” Buffer Underflows Displays the number of times the CES reassembly buffer underflows. Buffer Overflows Displays the number of times the CES reassembly buffer overflows.

  • Page 148: Channels Table Details Screen

    Configuring the WANsuite 6450 for CES involves setting parameters not only on the CES Service Details screen (Figure 4.34 on page 4-37), but also on the CBR screen (Figure 4.16 on page 4-17); in some cases, the Serial screen (Figure 4.21 on page 4-23); and the Channel Table Details screen (Figure 4.35 on page 4-40).
  • Page 149 The Channel Table Details screen lets you establish the Rate, Service, and Idle Pattern parameters for any available channel. The screen parameters are described below. Rate The unit can operate at any data rate that is a multiple of 56 or 64 kbps. You must set this value in accordance with the table on page 4-40 for proper operation.

  • Page 150: Serial Ces Configuration

    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.

  • Page 151: Valid Channel Ranges For Serial And Cbr Interfaces

    On the Services Table screen (Figure 4.26 on page 4-29), select the Service Index associated with the Serial interface (5). This will cause the unit to display the Service Details screen for the Serial interface. On the Service Details screen (Figure 4.27 on page 4-30), select “CES” from the options available under “Type.”...

  • Page 152: Hdlc/Ppp Service

    This service has no configurable parameters. Applications Select “Applications” in the Main Menu screen to display the various WANsuite 6450 applications (Figure 4.36) associated with configuration tables and statistics for Layer 3 and above that do not map to a specific service or interface.

  • Page 153: Service Aware

    Figure 4.36 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 IP Address, and by IP Port. Each row of the Service Aware table represents a specific set of filter parameters known as a “rule.”...

  • Page 154: Rule Config Screen

    Rule Config Screen Use the Rule Config screen (Figure 4.38) 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 4.38 Rule Config Screen The paragraphs below describe the rule configuration parameters and their options.

  • Page 155: Traffic Meter Statistics Screen

    Enter IP Port or Select Establishes the IP port by which the rule will filter IP traffic (if enabled). From List Filter By IP Port Enables or disables filtering of the IP traffic by the IP port specified in the IP Port field.

  • Page 156: Trap Log

    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.

  • Page 157: Rip Parameters

    equal cost multipath routing where packets to a single destination can be sent via more than one interface simultaneously. Figure 4.41 IP Gateway Screen RIP Parameters RIP Enable Globally enables RIP1, RIP2, or No RIP. Default is RIP2. Values: Disable, Enable RIP1, Enable RIP2 Default: Enable RIP2 RIP Trust Neighbors Globally enables the trusted neighbors feature.

  • Page 158: Circuit Table Screen

    The IP Gateway screen provides the following user prompts that may be selected by pressing the “Enter” key: Prompt Function RIP Parameters Static Route Table Displays static and dynamic route information. Static ARP Table Displays static ARP information. Trusted Neighbors Displays trusted neighbors information.
  • Page 159 Figure 4.43 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. IP Address IP Address of the circuit. IP Mask IP mask of the circuit.

  • Page 160: Static Route Table Screen

    OSPF LSU Delay The estimated number of seconds it takes to transmit a Link State Update (LSU) packet over this circuit interface. Values: 1−3600 Default: 1 OSPF Router Priority This 8-bit unsigned integer ranges from 1 to 255 and assigns priority to one of two routers attached to the same network;...
  • Page 161 Figure 4.44 Static Route Table Screen The fields on this screen are described below. Field Description 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. Target IP Mask Mask of the target network.
  • Page 162 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. Represents the target network that you want this router to reach.

  • Page 163: Static Arp Table Screen

    Figure 4.46 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. Mask Mask of the destination network. Static ARP Table Screen ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) is used by the router to dynamically associate a high-level IP Address to a low-level physical hardware address.
  • Page 164 Figure 4.47 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.

  • Page 165: Trusted Neighbors Screen

    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...
  • Page 166 Figure 4.50 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.

  • Page 167: Virtual Link Table Screen

    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...
  • Page 168 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.

  • Page 169: Network Address Translation (Nat)

    Figure 4.53 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).
  • Page 170 Figure 4.54 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).
  • Page 171 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...
  • Page 172 Figure 4.55 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.
  • Page 173 screen by selecting the <Ndx> number of the desired port on the NAT Ports screen. Figure 4.57 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,”...
  • Page 174 Figure 4.58 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 4.59). The NAT Port Status screen shown below displays for each port the processed packets from specific IP Addresses.
  • Page 175 Static UDP Trans Table Screen The Static UDP Trans Table screen (Figure 4.60) 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.”...

  • Page 176: Bridge

    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.
  • Page 177 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.
  • Page 178 Figure 4.64 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.

  • Page 179: Tftp Configuration

    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 •...

  • Page 180: Snmp

    Figure 4.65 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.

  • Page 181: Top Talkers

    Figure 4.66 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.
  • Page 182 Figure 4.67 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;...

  • Page 183: Originate Ping

    Timestamp field indicates the time at which a packet was examined for the specified IP Address. Originate Ping The WANsuite 6450 Originate Ping (Figure 4.68) function helps telephone companies determine if a network is properly configured and also helps them maintain SLAs.

  • Page 184: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (Dhcp)

    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.
  • Page 185 Figure 4.69 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.
  • Page 186 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.
  • Page 187 Figure 4.71 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.

  • Page 188: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (Smtp)

    Use the SMTP Details Screen (Figure 4.74) 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...
  • Page 189 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”...
  • Page 190 4-82 W A N s u i t e 6 4 5 0...

  • Page 191: Network Interface - Shdsl Port

    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:...

  • Page 192: Serial Interface

    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...

  • Page 193: Diagnostics

    Data Rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps (default: 19200, 8, N, 1) Diagnostics Performance: 15-minute, 24-hour, and 30-day monitoring (sampled every second) Network Loop: SHDSL, network loopback Alarms Activation: Programmable thresholds on all interfaces Reporting: SNMP traps Power Voltage: 100−240 VAC...

  • Page 194: Standards

    ATM Management RFC2514 RFC2515 ipadatm.mib 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...

  • Page 195: Optional Equipment

    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...

  • Page 196: Connector Pin Assignments

    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...

  • Page 197: Serial Interface Pin Assignments, Dce Mode

    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...

  • Page 198: Ethernet Connection Pin Assignments

    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 (-)

  • Page 199: Supervisory Port Pin Assignments

    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...
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  • Page 201: Appendix B Snmp Agent

    (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).

  • Page 202: Snmp Trap Configuration

    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...
  • Page 203 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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