Figure 3-14: BRS Channel Settings Post-Transition WinLink User and Installation Guide Version 1.
Selecting the Service Parameters You define the type of service required, Ethernet Only or Ethernet with TDM in the Services screen as shown below. Notice that the Distance between the sites automatically appears in the Distance box (from Version 1.600). Note: WinLink ACCESS versions are Ethernet Only. Figure 3-15: Installation Wizard, Service dialog box To select the services and rates: 1. In the Services box, select a service: • Ethernet Only • Ethernet + E1/T1.
2. In the Rate box, select the required transmission rate. If Adaptive is selected (refer to page 1-5 for information about Automatic Adaptive Rate), WinLink constantly monitors and adjusts the transmission rate to ensure maximum throughput for the link at the highest quality. ACCESS versions are preset to adaptive and the rate selection is disabled. 3. Click the Evaluate button. The optimum transmission rate for the selected services is evaluated.
link. The user equipment must be configured as described in the following table.
Figure 3-16: TDM Parameters dialog box 9. Note: This dialog box is available with IDU-E and IDU-C units; it is activated after TDM service is chosen in the previous Service dialog box. In Ethernet only services, the TDM dialog box does not appear. Setting the T1 Line Code The T1 line code can be set as B8Zs or AMI in the TDM Parameters dialog box. The default is B8ZS. To change the line code • In the TDM Parameters dialog box, set the line code to B8ZS or AMI.
Setting the TDM Backup (for IDU-R only) IDU-R units have two E1 trunk lines, one for WinLink air interface via the ODU, and the second external equipment such as a PBX. The TDM backup screen is displayed in IDU-R systems only. The external equipment status is displayed on the Main screen of the Manager in IDU-R systems. Figure 3-17: External Equipment Status To use the Backup Mode 1. Click Enabled Backup Mode. 2. Set which link is backup link; either WinLink or the external equipment.
Figure 3-18: TDM Backup Service, IDU-R units only WinLink User and Installation Guide Version 1.
Figure 3-19: Installation Wizard, Finish Screen 3. Click Finish to complete the installation wizard. Verify that the Radio Signal Strength (RSS) is according to expected results as determined by the Link Budget Calculator. Verify that the Radio Signal Strength (RSS) numerical value is relative to the expected results that were determined by the Link Budget Calculator. WinLink User and Installation Guide Version 1.
Chapter 4 Getting Started This section provides the following information for WinLink: • • • • • • Turning the system on and off Starting the WinLink™ Manager software Controls and indicators Normal Indications Default settings Technical Specifications Turning On WinLink To turn on WinLink: • Connect the AC/DC converter to the IDU power connector and to the mains. See Connecting Power to an IDU for full instructions on connecting the power.
Figure 4-1: IDU-E Front Panel The following table describes the indicators: Table 4-1: Front Panel LEDs Name Color Function PWR Green ON –Power supply is ON (IDU-E only) IDU With Ethernet only With TDM Green Green Orange Red ON ON ON ON ODU Green Red ON – ODU-to-IDU communication link is operating ON – ODU-to-IDU communication link is disrupted LINK Green Orange Red ON – Wireless link is synchronized ON – During installation mode only ON – Wireless link lost synchronization SERVICE Green O
IDU Back Panel Indicators Table 4-3: TDM Traffic Indicators Function Green LED Red LED OK On Off AIS Off On LOS On On Loopback On Blinking Upon turning on WinLink, the PWR LED in the IDU-E front panel lights to indicate that WinLink is on. Table 4-4 shows the correct status of the indicators at power-up.
Table 4-5: Default Settings Parameter Default Value ODU IP Address 10.0.0.120 Subnet Mask 255.0.0.0 Manager Login password Admin SSID – Link Password Wireless-bridge Rate Adaptive Services Ethernet Ethernet Configuration Auto Detect Radio Link Failure Actions No action Bridge Non PoE systems: Hub Mode, Aging time = 300 sec PoE systems: Bridge Mode Community values Read-write – netman Read-only – public Starting the WinLink Manager Software To start the WinLink™ 1000 Manager: 1.
Figure 4-2: Login Screen 3. For IP Address do one of the following: • Type an IP address for the ODU (for Network mode), OR • Click Local Connection (if you are connected directly to the IDU LAN port). The default IP address for the ODU is 10.0.0.120. The Subnet mask is 255.0.0.0. For Versions 1.700 and greater, any valid subnet mask may be used. 4. Enter the password 1. Note: The actual IP address is defined during link configuration (see Defining the Management Addresses).
Figure 4-3: Login Screen with Community Options Visible • If using the system for the first time, leave the default community passwords, netman for read-write, and public for read-only. • If community values were previously defined, enter them under Community in the Read-Only or Read-Write boxes. • If you are a user with read-only permission, click the Read Only Mode check box. The WinLink™ 1000 Manager main screen is displayed (see Figure 4-4).
Figure 4-4: WinLink™ 1000 Manager Main Screen Over the Air Connection indication During the login the Manager reports on over the air connection. Note: Over the Air connection to remote unit is not recommended • Select the relevant option for your login requirements. WinLink User and Installation Guide Version 1.
Figure 4-5: Over the Air Connection Managing WinLink Before starting a management session, make sure that a communication link between local and remote units exists. The Link Status indication bar in the middle of the Main menu must be green and the Radio Link - Sync message must appear in the event log (see Figure 4-6). Figure 4-6: Main Screen, Wireless Link is Active The WinLink™ 1000 Manager Main screen consists of the following elements: WinLink User and Installation Guide Version 1.
Toolbar buttons Link Configuration Changes configuration parameters of operating wireless link; assigns text files for storing alarms, statistics and configuration data Link Installation Performs preliminary configuration of the system This button is disabled once a link is defined.
• Link Status: Shows the channel frequency. The color of the box indicates the status. Green is an active link Red is an inactive link Magenta shows an authentication or compatibility problem Brown shows severe compatibility problem. • Event log – stores alarms generated by local and remote units. Status Bar Displays the following icons: • Connectivity icon showing how the device is connected to the Ethernet.
To change link configuration parameters: 1. In the Main menu, click Configure Link. The Configure Link wizard appears. See Link Configuration Wizard for configuration details. 2. Click Next. 3. Continue through the configuration wizard and define the Link name and ID, Channel, Rate and Services. 4. Once you finish changing configuration parameters, click Finish. The system takes a few seconds to activate the link with the new configuration. Turning Off WinLink To turn off WinLink: 1.
Chapter 5 Configuring the Link This chapter describes configuration procedures, which are performed after the physical installation of the local and remote WinLink units and after the Installation Link wizard has been run. A Link Configuration wizard is used to redefine the configuration parameters if necessary. Both the HQ and sites in the link are defined simultaneously (both sides of the link are defined simultaneously).
Link Configuration Wizard Configuring System Parameters To change general parameters: 1. In the Main menu, click the Link Configuration button. The Configuration wizard opens: Figure 5-1: Configuration Link Wizard 2. Click Next. The Link Configuration dialog box appears: WinLink User and Installation Guide Version 1.
Figure 5-2: Link Configuration, System dialog box 3. In the System dialog box, enter the new data for the link. All fields with a white background can be edited. 4. Click Next. The Channel Settings dialog box appears. Selecting Channels: Automatic Channel Select You are required to define the operating frequency channel. Newer versions have a feature called Automatic Channel Select (ACS).
Figure 5-3: Channel Select dialog box - Automatic Channel Select To define automatic channel selection: 1. Select the main frequency from the Operating Channel menu. 2. Select the required Bandwidth 5, 10, or 20 MHz. 3. Click the check box if Automatic Channel Selection is required. 4. Click the check boxes in the Available Channels List of all the allowable channels that can be automatically selected. 5. If you are not satisfied with the channel that is selected automatically, click Reselect Channel.
operating channel that the ODU finds most free of RF signal activity from the available channel list. 6. Click Next. The Rate Select box appears. Note: If you have the standard version, proceed to Configuring Service Parameters, page 5-65. For the ETSI version, proceed to the next section; for the BRS version, skip to page 5-64. The 5.4 GHz ETSI Version In accordance with ETSI, unlicensed wireless data equipment is not allowed to interrupt radar services.
sign on the configuration Wizard and Status bar indicates that The the radar detection is on. To define automatic channel selection in the 5.4 ETSI version 1. Select the main frequency from the Operating Channel menu. Note: Automatic Channel Selection is selected by default. 2. Click at least two check boxes in the Available Channels List of all the allowable channels that can be automatically selected. Note: Installation will not continue until at least two channels are defined.
BRS Version: Configuring BRS Channel Settings Note: Both sites in a BRS Link must be configured identically. To Configure BRS Channel Settings 1. Select the Band Plan: Pre-Transition or Post-Transition. 2. Select the Bandwidth required. • Single Band (5MHz) • Double Band (10MHz) • Quad Band (20MHz) 3. Select the Frequency. 4. Click Next. The system is re-synchronized to the changes. Figure 5-5: BRS Channel Settings Post-Transition WinLink User and Installation Guide Version 1.
Configuring Service Parameters You define the type of service required, Ethernet Only or Ethernet with TDM. The bandwidth remaining available for Ethernet if TDM services are required is shown in the dialog box. Note: ACCESS versions are Ethernet Only. In the Service Parameters dialog box select the number of E1 connections (x1 or x2 for IDU-E, or x4 for IDU-C). Define the required transmission rate, and the distance between the sites. To configure E1/T1 and Ethernet services: 1.
site, while the second side of the link maintains the highest rate possible (Asymmetric). Adaptive modulation can be changed in both Installation and Configuration wizards. For versions 1.6 and greater, distance between the sites is automatically measured. If TDM services are selected, then the Evaluate icon shows on the screen while the maximum rate is evaluated. When evaluation is complete the icon changes and the following message is shown: Service has been evaluated, click Next to continue. 3.
Configuring TDM Operation Setting the Clock Configuration The TDM clock feature is enabled for carrier class IDU-C in addition to the hardware version 2 and greater IDU-E with TDM. A TDM dialog box will appear where IDU supports the clocking configuration feature (see Figure 5-7 and Figure 5-8). A new master clock configuration option is available in the Link Configuration Wizard.
Figure 5-8: TDM clock dialog box for E1 IDU If TDM services are selected then the TDM parameters dialog box appears. The TDM Parameters dialog box contains five working modes; select the appropriate clock mode according to your application. Choosing one of these modes sets the TDM clock behavior on both sides of the link. The user equipment must be configured as described in Chapter 3. WinLink User and Installation Guide Version 1.
Transparent/Transparent WinLink™ regenerates the clock from line clock side to Tx clock on the opposite side of the link. Loop time/Recover The local unit receive clock is the transmit clock on both sides of the link. Recover/Loop time The remote unit receive clock is the transmit clock on both sides. Internal/Recover The local unit internal oscillator generates the clock while the remote unit recovers this clock.
To change the line code 1. Run the Configuration wizard until you reach the Services dialog box. 2. Verify that T1 services have been selected. 3. Click Next to open the TDM Parameters dialog box. 4. Set the line code to B8ZS or AMI as required. 5. Click Next. Setting the TDM Backup (IDU-R only) The IDU-R units have two E1/T1 trunk lines, one for WinLink™ air interface via the ODU, and the second external is for peripheral equipment- I.E. PBX.
Figure 5-10: Configuration Link, Finish screen The Finish screen appears, showing a summary of the link configuration (see Figure 5-10) above. 4. Click Finish to complete the configuration wizard. The Main screen is displayed. Configuring the Site Editing the Configuration Parameters by Site You can edit the configuration parameters for each site individually. The following functions are available from either the left side of the dialog box, or the buttons on the top of the dialog box (see Figure 5-11).
Inventory View the hardware and software inventory. Management Configure the IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and the Trap Destination. Security Change the Community Values and the Link Password Date and Time Set the date and time of the server and of the System. Advanced Configure the Bridge, define the LAN connection and set the external alarm inputs. Functions at the top of the dialog box: Backup Save a backup.ini file with the current configuration. Restore Load the backup.
Figure 5-11: Configuration Dialog Box 3. Select the appropriate item in the left hand list to open a dialog box. 4. Click Apply to save changes. Changing the Transmit Power Each site can have a different transmit power level. To change the Transmit Power: 1. Click Configuration from the main menu. 2. Select which site to configure. The Configuration dialog box opens. 3. Select Air Interface. (See Figure 5-12) 4. Select the required Transmit Power Level.
Figure 5-12: Changing the Transmit Power Defining the Management Addresses Each site must be configured separately, first site A then site B. To define the Management Addresses: 1. Click Configuration from the main menu. 2. Select which site to configure. The Configuration dialog box opens: WinLink User and Installation Guide Version 1.
Figure 5-13: Management Addresses - Site Configuration dialog box 3. Select Management. 4. Enter the IP address of the ODU in the IP address field. Note: If performing configuration from the WinLink™ 1000 Manager, the IP address is entered in the login screen. 5. Enter the Subnet Mask. 6. Enter the Default Gateway. 7. Enter the Trap Destination. This is the IP address of the PC running the management application. The event log will be stored at this address. 8. Click Apply to save the changes.
To enable VLAN management: 1. Click Configuration from the main menu. 2. Select which site to configure (HQ or Remote site). 3. Select Management. 4. Open the VLAN tab. 5. Check The Enabled box. 6. Enter a VLAN ID. After entering the VLAN ID, only packets with the specified VLAN ID are processed by the ODU. This includes all the protocols supported by the ODU (ICMP, SNMP, TELNET and NTP). The VLAN priority is used for the traffic sent from the ODU to the management workstation.
Troubleshooting: If the VLAN ID is forgotten or there is no VLAN network connected to the ODU: Reset the device. • In the first two minutes both VLAN and no VLAN connections are available. Setting the Date and Time The ODU maintains a date and time value. The date and time value should be synchronized with any Network Time Protocol (NTP) version 3 compatible server1. On power-up the ODU configures the initial date and time using an NTP server.
Figure 5-15: NTP Server Address - Site Configuration dialog box 4. If entering an address for the NTP Server, click Clear, and then enter the new address. 5. Set the Offset value. 6. To manually set the date and time, click Change and edit the new values. Figure 5-16: Change Date and Time - HQ dialog box Configuring the Bridge Bridge configuration is required in various network topologies, such as protection (1+1) and ring application.
parameters are located under the Advanced tab of the Configuration dialog box: Figure 5-17: Bridge Configuration - Site Configuration dialog box ODU Bridge Mode This parameter controls the ODU mode with two optional values, • Hub Mode – in Hub mode the ODU transparently forwards the all the packets over the wireless link. • Bridge Mode – In Bridge mode the ODU performs both learning and aging, the aging time of the ODU is fixed at 300 seconds. Note: Changing these modes requires system reset.
Note: Any change to these parameters is effective immediately. Each side of the link can be configured separately. • The following list details common configurations; both sides are must be configured with the same parameter. • Standard (Default) Configuration for Ethernet Applications • Set IDU aging to 300 seconds, ODU set to Bridge mode • Fast aging mode – for rapid network topology changes • Set IDU aging to one second, ODU set to Hub mode. • Hub Mode • The ODU is set to HUB mode.
4. Click Apply to save the changes. Note: It is possible to close the Ethernet service by disconnecting the Ethernet port. The user should be aware that it is possible to close the port and not have any access to the device. If this should occur the workaround is as follows: • Connect the system from the remote site • Connect via other Ethernet port (IDU-C) • Power down the equipment and connect immediately after the power up (the fastest way is to enter install mode).
To configure the Jitter Buffer: 1. In the Main menu click the Link Configuration button. 2. Run the Configuration wizard (see Figure 5-1). 3. On the Services screen, select the TDM Jitter Buffer tab: Figure 5-18: Jitter Buffer Configuration 4. Choose the desired values for HQ and Remote Site. After setting the new value, the user must evaluate the expected quality. During the evaluation the ETBE bar is displayed. 5. Click Next > to perform the change or < Back to cancel the change.
Changing Community Values The ODU communicates with the management application using SNMPv1 protocol. The protocol defines three types of communities: • • • Read-Only for retrieving information from the ODU Read-Write to configure and control the ODU Trap used by the ODU to issue traps. The community string must be entered at login. The user must know the password and the correct community string in order to gain access to the system. A user may have read-only privileges.
3. Select the communities to be changed by clicking the check box. 4. Type the new community and re-type to confirm. 5. Click OK to save. Figure 5-19: Changing the Community String Forgotten Community string If the read-write community string is unknown, an alternative community key can be used. The alternative community key is unique per ODU and can be used only in order to change the community strings. The alternative community key is supplied with the product, and it is recommended to keep it safe.
When you have the alternative community key, click the Forgot Community button and enter the Alternative Community (Figure 5-20). Then reconfigure the read-write community string. Figure 5-20: Alternative Community Dialog box Muting the alignment tone The ODU alignment tone becomes audible as soon as power is supplied, and continues until the ODUs are aligned and the link established. It is possible to mute the tone until the alignment procedure is to be performed. To mute the alignment tone: 1.
Setting External Alarm Inputs The IDU-C has two external alarm inputs in the form of dry-contact relays. The Alarm interface is located on the front panel of the IDU-C and is a 9-pin D-type female connector, see IDU-C Alarm Connector, Wiring Specifications for the pinout. The user enables or disables each of the alarms and can configure the text that appears in the alarm trap. The ODU sends the alarm within less than a second from actual alarm trigger. To set the external alarm inputs: 1.
Managing Configuration Files Saving Configuration in a File The management software allows you to save configuration parameters of the local and remote units on the management station as an INI file. Each site is saved in a separate INI file. To save the configuration in a file: 1. Click Configuration from the main menu. 2. Select which site to backup. The configuration dialog box opens. 3. Click Backup. 4.
To reset to Factory Defaults 1. Click Configuration in the Menu bar and select any one of the sites. The Configuration dialog box opens. 2. Select Operations in the Configuration dialog box. 3. Click the Restore Defaults button. A message box asking if you want to restore factory default appears. 4. Click the check box if you want to keep the current IP settings. 5. Click Yes to continue. Displaying the Inventory To view the inventory data 1. Click Configuration from the main menu. 2.
Figure 5-22: Inventory Screen Configuration via Telnet A Telnet terminal can be used to configure and monitor the ODU. The login username/password is identical to the communities' strings; Read allows display only, Read/Write allows display and set commands. Table 5-2 depicts the Telnet commands that are supported: WinLink User and Installation Guide Version 1.
Table 5-2: Telnet Commands Command Explanation display inventory Displays ODU product name, Name, Location, hardware and software revisions, uptime, MAC address, IDU product name, IDU software and hardware revisions Display management Displays IP, Subnet, Gateway, Traps table display link Displays State, SSID, Channel BW, RSS, TSL, Frequency/ACS, DFS, Rate/ARA, Distance display Ethernet Displays Bridge Mode, Aging time, Port table (State, Status and action) display tdm Displays Clock Mode, Master
Command Explanation Reboot Reset both the IDU and the ODU. The user shall be prompt that the command will reset the card and that he has to reconnect the telnet session after TBD seconds. Help Displays the available commands WinLink User and Installation Guide Version 1.
Figure 5-23, below, shows the available Telnet commands via the Help command. Hello admin, welcome to ODU Management CLI! +-----------------------------------------------------------+ Software Revision 1.770 Build 1115_August 13 2007 +-----------------------------------------------------------+ admin@10.103.6.
Link Lock Security Feature The purpose of Link Lock Link Lock is a part of the WinLink security concept intended to meet a form of abuse encountered in the field. It is designed to prevent the situation where a remote ODU can be stolen and used as a “pirate” link to steal services or information. The Link Lock feature actually locks the local ODU to be synchronized ONLY to specific remote ODU. It is a site oriented feature. The lock can only be set from a live link.
4. Click the Yes button and you are returned to the main window of the WinLink ™ 1000 Manager. Observe that a link icon is now displayed in the status bar on the bottom right of the WinLink™ 1000 Manager window. The link to the remote unit is now locked. If you repeat steps 1 and 2 above, the Security screen will look like this: The Link Lock checkbox is now unavailable.
