FibeAir IP-10

Quick Startup Guide

IP-10 with HP-RFU

January 2009

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Contents
Contents
1.

DOCUMENT PURPOSE .................................................................................................................. 4

2.

DOCUMENT SCOPE ....................................................................................................................... 4

3.

STARTUP CONFIGURATION STEPS ......................................................................................... 4

3.1.

LAUNCHING WEB-MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................ 5

3.1.1.
3.1.2.
3.1.3.
3.1.4.

3.2.

IDU factory Default Configuration....................................................................................... 5

Connecting to IDU ................................................................................................................ 5
Verifying and Setting IP Addresses via CLI ......................................................................... 5
Launching Web-Management ............................................................................................... 6

IDU SOFTWARE UPGRADE (IF REQUIRED) ................................................................................ 7

3.2.1.
3.2.2.
3.2.3.
3.2.4.

3.3.

Storing Download Files on PC (If Required) ....................................................................... 7

Installing FTP-Server Software on PC ................................................................................. 7
Initial Configuration of FTP-Server Software ...................................................................... 8
SW Download Procedure (If Requred) ............................................................................... 10

LOADING LICENSE KEY (IF REQUIRED) ................................................................................. 12

3.3.1.
3.3.2.

3.4.

IDU Default Configuration ................................................................................................. 12

Upgrading Capacity License (If Required) ........................................................................ 12
SAVE UNIT INFORMATION (IF REQUIRED) ........................................................................ 13

4.
RADIO CONFIGURATION
OPTIONS..14
4.1.1.
4.1.2.
4.1.3.
4.1.4.
4.1.5.

Unit Parameters .................................................................................................................. 15

Versions ............................................................................................................................... 16
Management ........................................................................................................................ 17
Traps Configuration ............................................................................................................ 19
Licensing (If Required)....................................................................................................... 21

4.2.
RADIO
CONFIGURATIONS21
4.2.1.
4.2.2.

Radio Parameters ................................................................................................................ 22

Radio Thresholds ................................................................................................................. 23

PROTECTION (1+1) (IF

4.3.
REQUIRED)..23
4.4.
4.5.
4.5.1.
4.52.
5.

COMMISIONING AND ACCEPTANCE TESING30

5.1.

RADIO CONFIGURATION AND TEST SETUP30

5.1.1
5.1.2

5.2.

ETHERNET SWITCH MODE..25

INTERFACE OPTIONS...27
T1 Port Configuration...27
Ethernet Port Configuration 28

Setup Verification (1+0)30

Setup Verification (1+1) Protected..30
T1 TEST VERIFICATION32

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5.3.
6.

RFC-2544 ETHERNET THROUGHPUT. LATANCEY, & FRAME LOSS TESTS..33

INTEROPERABILITY PORT CONFIGURATIONS35

6.1.
Fujitsu
FW4100LS..35
6.2.
Ericsson Mini Link TN...36
6.3.
Alcatel-Lucent PSAX
1250.36
6.4.
Harris Truepoint 5000 Mixed Mode M/W36
7.

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1. Document Purpose
The purpose of this document is to describe the basic configuration steps required to
setup and test an IP-10 radio link.
Refer to the IP-10 installation, management, and CLI user guides for full configuration
options.

2. Document Scope
This document describes the recommended initial steps in order to connect and
manage IP-10 radio link. It includes the configuration steps of the following main
sections:

Connecting to IDU

Setting IP Address

Launching the web management

SW Upgrade (Only If Required)

License key activation (Only If Required)

Basic parameters configuration

Acceptance Testing

3. Startup Configuration Steps

Basic configuration includes the following basic steps:
1. Complete physical HW installation of IDU, IF coax cable, RFU and antenna as per
installation instructions.
2. Connect PC to IDU and launch web management.
3. Upgrade IDU SW.
4. Load license key.
5. Configure radio link parameters.
6. Complete link commissioning.

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3.1.

Launching Web-Management

3.1.1.

IDU factory Default Configuration

IP Address: 192.168.1.1, IP Mask 255.255.255.0.

Active management port: port #7 (far right RJ45 port), out-of band management.

License: Basic capacity 10Mbps, no ACM, Smart Pipe (only GbE ports, ports #1
or #2)

SW package: Basic 1.1.1

Protection: Disabled. 1+0 configuration

Rogers should receive unlocked units:

License: capacity 200Mbps, ACM enabled, Metro Switch (all Ethernet ports
available based on software configuration).

3.1.2.

Connecting to IDU

1. Verify no Ethernet traffic (cables or fibers) connected.

2. Power up IDU.
3. Connect PC to IDU management port (port #7, far right RJ45 port).
4. PC configuration: IP Address: 192.168.1.240, IP Mask 255.255.255.0, no default
gateway.
5. Verify connectivity to IDU (ping 192.168.1.1). If no connectivity, verify IDU IP
management configuration using Command Line Interface.

3.1.3.

Verifying and Setting IP Addresses via CLI

1. Power on your PC.

2. Make sure that your PC is connected to the management port on the front panel of
the IP-10 unit using a 9-pin Serial connector.
Note: When using the Hyper Terminal, you should set the terminal speed (in
your PC terminal configuration) to 155200 kpbs. In addition, it is recommended
to select the VT-100 terminal type and set the terminal size to 24 rows, 80
columns.
3. For a first-time login, use the following:
User: admin
Password: admin

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4. To verify and/or define a new IP address, do the following:

a) At the command prompt, type: cd management\networking\ip-address\, and
press Enter.
b) Type: get ip-address, and press Enter.
This will give you the current IP address.
c) For new IP address type: set ip-address, and press Enter.
d) Enter the new IP address.
e) For getting and setting Subnet mask and default gateway use:
get subnet-mask
get default-gateway

3.1.4.

Launching Web-Management

1. Open Internet Explorer.

2. Type IDU's IP address (192.168.1.1) on address field. IP-10 login screen will be
displayed.
3. Login Using:
User: admin.
Password: admin.

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3.2.

IDU Software Upgrade (If required)

IDUs sent from production are loaded with the latest firmware release version.
Periodic updates are provided for feature enhancements and to correct bugs. The
following process describes how to set up FTP software that allows you to upload
firmware and download configuration files and is only required if you need to do so.
SW download is based on FTP. The IDU functions as an FTP-Client and external
FTP-Server software has to be installed and running on a PC or Server storing the
SW download files.
Customers may use Windows FTP-Server or any other FTP-Server freeware
available.

3.2.1.

Storing Download Files on PC (If Required)

IDU SW files are Linux RPM files (14 files or more). The SW files are available for
download from Ceragon's FTP site (zipped together as one SW package).
http://ftp1.ceragon.com/remote_access.php?UID=libi@ceragon.com&Key=44BYwkbc
5aCkM&FACE=en&Fri=10&FS=95914&ShareID=32
A special temporary firmware revision for Rogers has been created to allow for
50Mbps/10MHz/64QAM and 200Mbps/30MHz/256QAM Modem scripts. These should
be loaded into the radios already, but the next link provides access should Rogers
need to reload firmware.

http://ftp1.ceragon.com/remote_access.php?UID=IP-101.5.4%40a.com&Key=44p2bd1wcbbZ.&FACE=en&Fri=93&FS=96513
1. Determine the current network approved firmware release.
2. Download zipped SW package (for example, aidu-1.4.5.zip) from FTP and save it
under C:\updates. Software releases and release notes are available via the
Ceragon Tech Support FTP site listed above.
3. Extract the aidu-1.4.5.zip to C:\updates.
4. Remove the aidu-1.4.5.zip file and store it in another location (for example, C:\IP10).
5. Add to C:\updates folder any ODU/RFU file you may want to upgrade as well.

3.2.2.

Installing FTP-Server Software on PC

You may install and use any FTP-Server software for SW download. Ceragon
recommends using FileZilla_Server-0_9_26 software that can be downloaded from
the web (freeware) or from Ceragon's FTP site.

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1. Download zipped FileZilla_Server-0_9_26.zip from the internet or Ceragon's FTP

site and store it on the PC (for example, C:\IP-10).
2. Extract the file and run the installation setup. Follow installation process until
finished (do not change any of the installation default settings).

3.2.3.
Initial Configuration of FTP-Server
Software
After installing the FileZilla, it has to be configured to allow the SW download using
FTP.
Stopping Windows FTP services
In order to use FileZilla, Windows default FTP services have to be stopped.
1. Go to Control Panel > Administrative Tools Internet Information Services, if
the Internal Information Services dont appear its means that the Windows FTP
wasnt install and you may have to proceed without doing so.
2. Use Right-Click to stop the Default FTP Site under FTP Sites.

Configuration of the FTP-Server software

User and files path have to be defined on the FTP-Server.
1. Launch the FileZilla Server Interface (go to Files Programs FileZilla Server
FileZilla Server Interface).

2. Click OK on the Connect to Server window. The FileZilla Server window will be

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displayed.

3. Select Edit Users Shared Folders. The Users window will be displayed.

4. Select Add on the Users section and enter anonymous in the Add user Account
window.

5. Select Add on the Shared Folders section and select local drive C:\ in the Browse
for Folder.

6. Select (check) Read, Write and Delete in the Files section.

7. Verify your configuration is identical to the displayed in the following window:

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8. Select OK and close the FileZilla server.

Launching of the FTP-Server software
User and files path have to be defined on the FTP-Server.
3

Launch the FileZilla Server Interface (go to Files Programs FileZilla Server
FileZilla Server Interface).

Click OK on the Connect to Server window. The FileZilla Server window will be
displayed.

Verify server is running (yellow lightning Bolt on top-left corner highlighted and
status is Logged On.

3.2.4.

SW Download Procedure (If Requred)

Once FTP-Server was configured and running, new SW package will be downloaded
using the web-management

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1. Verify SW files stored at C:\updates.

2. Verify FTP-Server configured and running.
3. Verify Windows Firewall is disabled!!!
4. Connect to IDU and launch web-management.
5. Go to General Versions and check the currently running aidu version to
determine if SW upgrade is necessary.
6. Go to Diagnostics & Maintenance Software Management. The Software
Management screen will be displayed:

7. In the Remote Server Parameters enter the remote FTP-Server details as per
configuration above:
a. Remote SW Update server URL: ftp://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/updates/ the IP
should be the hosts IP. meaning the Lap Top that the SW is being
download from
b. Remote server login: anonymous
c. Remote server password: leave blank
8. Select Download to start the SW downloads. This may take few minutes until
completed (this operation will download all files under C:\updates to the IDU but
will not activate them).
9. Select Upgrade to install the newly downloaded files. This may take few minutes
until completed.
10. Restart the IDU once SW download and upgrade successfully completed.

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3.3.

Loading License Key (If Required)

3.3.1.

IDU Default Configuration

IDUs sent from production are typically loaded with basic license:

License: Basic capacity 10Mbps, no ACM, Smart Pipe (only GbE ports, ports #1
or #2)

Rogers should receive unlocked units:

License: capacity 200Mbps, ACM enabled, Metro Switch (all Ethernet ports
available based on software configuration).

3.3.2.

Upgrading Capacity License (If Required)

Upgrading capacity or feature-set is done by manual entry of license key based on the
IDU's Serial number.
Contact Ceragon in order to obtain a license key if required.
1. Verify you have the license key matching the IDU Serial Number.
2. Connect to IDU and launch web-management.
3. Go to General Unit parameters and verify the IDU's Serial number matches the
license key.
4. Go to General Licensing and enter the license key in the License Code field.

5. Restart the IDU.

6. Go to General Licensing and verify the correct license parameters were
updated.
7. You may use the Demo license (60 days) to have full capacity and feature-set.

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3.4.

Save Unit Information (If Required)

1. Open the IDU and go to: /Diagnostic & management/Configuration

management.
2. Go to Configuration management Parameters: and fill in as follows:
Host IP - your computer IP
Host Path - //
User name anonymous
User Password - enter your laptop windows user name and apply.

3. Launch FileZilla FTP Server and make sure its running (yellow Bolt)
4. Under Unit Information click on the Create Archive tab and wait till
the browser will disconnect you from the IDU.

5. Re-Connect to IDU and go again to: /Diagnostic &

management/Configuration management.
6. Under Unit Information click on the Upload Archive tab and watch
the FilleZilla FTP server screen and verify that all the files were sent
to the path you have specified on the /FilleZilla/Edit/Users/Shared

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Folder.

7. Go to /My Computer/C and look for a file name of xxx xxx.tar.tz and
extract it to where ever you choose.
8. After extracting it go to /Var/Lib/Aidc and the file name is
dmae_tech.log
9. Save Unit Information

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4. RADIO CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

4.1.

General Configurations

The General menu is used to configure General Setup Items. This Menu
includes the Unit Parameters, Management, Traps Configuration, and
Licensing setup options.

4.1.1.

Unit Parameters

Select: ConfigurationGeneralUnit Parameters

This page allows you to view and define information for the IP-10 system such
as location, time/date, and contacts.
.
1. In the Date & Time Configuration field, click the calendar to set the
date, and click the time area to set the time.

2. (Optional) In the System name field, enter a name for the link. By
convention, this is the nodes fully qualified domain name.
3. In the IP address field, enter the correct IP address of the unit.

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4. The read-only System Description field provides information about the

FibeAir system.
5. (Optional) In the Contact person field, enter the name of the person to
be contacted when a problem with the system occurs.
6. (Optional) In the System location field, enter the actual physical
location of the node or agent.
7. The System up time field is read-only and shows how long the system
has been operating continuously.
8. The read-only Voltage input field displays the current input voltage.
9. In the Measurement system field, select the type of measurement you
want the system to use.
10. The read-only IDU/RFU temperature fields display the current
temperatures of the IDU and RFU.
11. The read-only IDU serial/part number fields display the serial and part
numbers of the IDU.
12. The read-only RFU serial/part number fields display the serial and part
numbers of the RFU.
To apply any change you made, click Apply.
To update the information, click Refresh.

4.1.2.

Versions

Select: ConfigurationGeneralVersions
This page allows the user to validate IDU and RFU Firmware Versions. Follow
instructions from section 3.2 to update firmware if required.

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4.1.3.

Management

Select: ConfigurationGeneralManagement
The Management page enables you to define local and remote IP addresses
and radio management parameters for the IDU.
Management parameters will vary based on Rogers telemetry network design
requirements.

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1. In the Local IP Configuration area, enter the IP address of the local

unit, its subnet mask, and the default gateway.
3. In the Remote IP Configuration area, enter the IP address and subnet
mask of the IDU at the remote end of the link.
4. Click Open Remote to open the remote unit's management page.
5. In the Management Ports area, for Number of ports, specify the
number of ports that will be used for management data.
6. For Management VLAN ID, specify the VLAN ID of the VLAN the unit
belongs to that will be used to manage the unit, when the In-band
management type is used.

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7. For Type, select the management mode of operation - Inband or Out of

band.
In-band Management refers to a method in which the network
management software sends management packets through the same
network it is managing. This differs from out-of-band management in
which the network management software uses a different network
(overlay network) to communicate with the managed elements.
8. For Capacity, select the bandwidth that will be allocated to the port(s).
9. For Auto negotiation, select On to activate the feature, or Off to disable
it.
10. For Rate, select the bit rate you want for the port.
11. For Duplex, select Half or Full.
To apply any change you made, click Apply.
To update the information, click Refresh.

4.1.4.

Traps Configuration

Select: ConfigurationGeneralTrap Configuration

This page allows Rogers to configure SNMP Trap messages sent from the IDU
to Rogers Network Management System for event/alarm processing. Up to 4
different trap managers can be defined based on Rogers severity
requirements.

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1. Each line in the Trap Managers list displays the setup for a manager
defined in the system. To change the setup for a manager, click the plus
box at the beginning of the line.
2. In the Traps admin field, select Enable to activate trap administration.
3. For Trap manager, specify the IP address to which traps will be sent.
4. For Manager name, specify the manager's name.
5. For Trap port, enter the number of the port through which traps will be
sent.
6. For Community, specfiy specify the community name for trap
forwarding.
7. For Trap status change filter, select On if you want a trap to be sent to
the manager you defined only when the most-severe alarm of the unit
changes. For example, if the most severe status in the system is
warning, and a new warning alarm is raised, no trap will be sent (if you
selected On for this option). On the other hand, if the new alarm has the
severity major, a trap will be sent to the manager you defined.
8. For Filter by severity, select the severity level(s) to determine which
types of alarms will be forwarded.To select/deselect all levels, choose
Select All.
To apply any change you made, click Apply.
To update the information, click Refresh.

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4.1.5.

Licensing (If Required)

Select: ConfigurationGeneralLicensing
This page allows you to view active features and enter license keys to unlock
features.

In the Current License area, the following options are available:

1. License type - Shows the current license type.
2. License code - The code you enter to allow usage of specific system
features.
In the License Features area, the following options are available:
1. ACM license - Indicates whether or not the ACM feature is available.
2. Switch application license - Displays the type of switch application.
3. Capacity - Displays the maximum capacity available for the radio.
The Demo License is used to temporarily unlock features for trialing or while
waiting on a permanent License Key.
In the Demo License area, the following options are available:
1. Demo admin - Use this option to activate the demo license.
2. Demo timer - Displays the elapsed time of the demo license.
To apply any change you made, click Apply.
To update the information, click Refresh.

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4.2.

RADIO CONFIGURATIONS

The Radio Configuration Menu allows users to program in radio parameters

such as frequency, power, and threshold settings.

4.2.1.

Radio Parameters

Select: ConfigurationRadioRadio Parameters

The Radio Parameter page is the main page for setting RF transmission
parameters. Settings on this page are based on specific path engineering
parameters. Here users will set Tx/Rx frequency, Tx power, Modulation, Link
ID, and ATPC options.

In the Status Parameters area, the following options are available:

1. RFU type - The RFU used in the system (1500HP, RFU-C, other).
2. Tx/Rx frequency separation - Read-only, Tx/Rx separation values.
3. Tx/Rx level - Read-only, current Tx/Rx level values.

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4. MSE - Mean Square Error value, which quantifies the performance of the
receiver.
5. Defective blocks - Amount of blocks in which errors were detected. The larger
the amount, the poorer the radio link quality.
In the Frequency Control area, the following options are available:
1. Tx/Rx frequency - Used to select the desired band.
2. Set also remote unit - Used to set the remote unit with the specified local unit
values. (Must have RF connectivity)
In the Configuration Parameters area, the following options are available:
1. ATPC - To enable/disable the ATPC (Automatic Transmit Power Control)
mechanism.
2. ATPC reference RSL - The RSL reference value for the ATPC mechanism.
3. Mute Tx - To enable/disable Tx muting.
4. Max Tx level - The maximum operational Tx value.
5. Link ID - The identification number of the link. Both ends of the link must be
the same.
6. MRMC script - The system's modulation and bit rate scheme.
7. RFU grade - Read-only. Indicates the RFU grade.
Use the IF Combining Parameters area to provision space diversity options,
1. RFU Mode allows user to lock the Receiver on Main antenna, Diversity
antenna, or Combined. Select Combined for normal Space Diversity Mode.
Select Main when not using Space Diversity.
2. RSL Connector Source allows user to manually change the source of the
AGC connector from Main antenna to Diversity antenna. This is used only
during antenna alignment.
3. RSL Level Diversity/Combined are read only fields that provide the receive
signal levels of the diversity receiver and combined main/diversity signals.
4. Delay Calibration field allows users to manually configure the delay offset
between the main antenna and the diversity antenna signals. Automatic
calibration is recommended and can be performed simply by selecting the
Calibrate button.
5. Automatic delay calibration status is a read only field that displays delay
status.
To reset the counters, click Clear Counters.
To apply any change you made, click Apply.
To update the information, click Refresh.

4.2.2.

Radio Thresholds

Select: ConfigurationRadioRadio Thresholds

The Radio Threshold page allows Rogers to configure error threshold settings.

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1. For Radio excessive BER threshold, click the drop-down list and select
the level above which an excessive BER alarm is issued for errors
detected over the radio link.
2. For Radio signal degrade threshold, select the level above which a
Signal Degrade alarm is issued for errors detected over the radio link.
3. The Radio BER field is read-only and shows the value above which a BER
alarm is issued for errors detected over the radio link.
To apply any change you made, click Apply.
To update the information, click Refresh.

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4.3.

Protection (1+1) (If Required)

Select: ConfigurationProtection
If (1+1) Protection is used, configure radios as follows:
1. Install second IDU, ODU, ODU Coupler and cable to antenna system as per
installation guide.
2. Configure IDU IP Address as directed above.
3. Install protection jumper between Main IDU and Standby IDU. This is done by
connecting a straight through Ethernet patch cord between port 3 (labeled
Prot) of each IDU.
4. Select The Protection option in the configuration menu
ConfigurationProtection

5. Enable Protection Admin to view protection options and enable radio

protection.
6. Select Copy to Mate to copy the configuration from the main into the standby
IDU. This step will save you from re-entering all of the radio parameters into
the standby IDU.

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4.4.

Ethernet Switch Mode

Select: ConfigurationEthernet Switch

The following page allows you to select the radio mode of operation; Switch or Pipe
mode. Choose the method you want, as follows:
1. Single pipe - Ethernet switching is disabled, whereby only a single Ethernet
interface is used for traffic and
the unit operates as a point-to-point microwave Ethernet radio.
2. Managed switch - For Layer 2 802.1Q switching.
3. Metro switch - Ethernet Q-in-Q provider switch is enabled (Release pending
Q209).

In the Unit allowed VIDs area, you can define VLANs for the managed switch, as
follows:
1. In the Operation field, select the operation you want to perform for the VLANs:
2. Set - to add the VLANs to the database.
3. Remove - to remove the VLANs from the database.
4. Change name - to change the VLAN name you specified previously.
5. Disable - to suspend usage of the VLAN you specified.
6. Enable - to activate the VLAN you specified.

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7. In the Start/End VID fields, enter the VLAN start and end IDs.
8. In the Name field, specify a unique name for the VLAN.
To apply any change you made, click Apply.
To update the information, click Refresh.

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4.5.

Interface Options

The interface menu allows users to enable/disable and select options for T1s,
Ethernet Ports, and Wayside channel.

4.5.1.

T1 Ports Configuration

Select: ConfigurationInterfacesT1 Ports

In the All Ports area at the top of the page, the parameters you can configure include
the following:
1. Line code - Click the drop-down list and select the line coding you want for the
port.
2. Excessive BER threshold - Click the drop-down list and select the level
above which an excessive BER
alarm is issued for errors detected over the radio link.
3. SD threshold - Click the drop-down list and select the level above which a
Signal Degrade alarm is issued for errors detected over the link.
Click the plus sign at the beginning of an E1/T1 line to configure parameters for that
specific port.
The parameters include:
1. Port admin - To activate or deactivate the port.
2. Cable length - Select the length of the cable used to connect to the interface.

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3. PACM riority - Specify the priority of the interface to determine when it will be
dropped, if the radio capacity decreases.
4. Current BER (read only) - Measured BER on the interface.
To activate all the ports in the list, click Enable All.
To deactivate all the ports in the list, click Disable All.
To apply any change you made, click Apply.
To update the information, click Refresh.

4.5.2.

Ethernet Port Configuration

In the list of ports, click the plus box at the beginning of a line to configure parameters
for that port.

In the Ethernet Ports Parameters area, you can configure the following:
1. Automatic Tx mute - Select the option upon which the Ethernet port will be
muted.transmission to the remote unit will automatically be muted.
In the Managed Switch, Metro Switch, or Single Pipe Ethernet Ports area, you can
configure the following:
1. Port admin - Select Enable if you want to activate the port.
2. Type - Select the type of Ethernet port you want to enable.
3. Default VLAN ID - Enter the VLAN ID number.

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4. Flow Control - Select On/Off to activate/deactivate the traffic control

mechanism.
5. Rate - Ethernet rate.
6. Actual rate (read only) - The rate the port is actually converged to.
7. Auto negotiation - Select On if you want the system to control the flow of
data.
8. Duplex - Select full or half duplex.
9. Actual duplex (read only) - The duplex type the port is actually converged to.
To apply any change you made, click Apply.
To update the information, click Refresh.

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5. COMMISSIONING AND ACCEPTANCE TESTING

5.1.

Radio Configuration/Test Setup

5.1.1.

Setup Verification (1+0)

The following tasks must be performed on both sides of the link.

1. Verify IDU has correct firmware revision and Licensing options as
discussed in sections 3.2 and 3.3.
2. Ensure radio is set to Smart Pipe mode as indicated in section 4.4.
3. Verify frequency, MRMC script, and power settings are per
commissioning sheet. Settings can be reviewed as described in section
4.2.
4. Disable ATPC and ensure RSL is within +/-4dB of path calculations.
5. For Space diversity, ensure RFU Mode is set to combined and verify that
diversity antenna is within +/-4dB of calculated SD RSL.
6. Select Calibrate to auto calibrate delay between main and SD antenna
signals.
7. If ATPC is required, enable ATPC and ensure max Tx level and RSL
reference level are set per path calculations and ensure power reduces to
correct RSL Reference level.
8. Ensure Radio BER rate is 1e-11 or better via the radio thresholds window
as described in section 4.2.2.

5.1.2.

Radio Configuration/Test Setup (1+1)

The following tasks must be performed on both sides of the link.

1. Verify both IDU have correct firmware revision and Licensing options as
discussed in sections 3.2 and 3.3.
2. Ensure Protection jumper is installed and protection enabled as indicated
in section 4.3.
3. Ensure radios are set to Single Pipe mode as indicated in section 4.4.
4. Verify frequency, MRMC script, and power settings are per commissioning
sheet. Settings can be reviewed as described in section 4.2.
5. Disable ATPC and ensure all RSLs are within +/-4dB of path calculations.
Note: Protection TX output and RSL will be approximately 6 dB
down from main due to coupling losses.
6. For Space diversity, ensure RFU Mode is set to combined and verify that
diversity antenna is within +/-4dB of calculated SD RSL.
7. Select Calibrate to auto calibrate delay between main and SD antenna
signals (if applicable).
8. If ATPC is required, enable ATPC and ensure max Tx level and RSL
reference level are set per path calculations and ensure power reduces to
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9. Ensure Radio BER rate is 1e-11 or better via the radio thresholds window
as described in section 4.2.2.
Check protection triggers: Manual Switch, IDU reset, and Radio LOF.
10. Select Manual switch at local and remote ends. Ensure error free
operation in all four modes: A to A; A to B; B to A; B to B.
11. Select Diagnostics & Maintenance Reset Cold System Reset on
active IDU and ensure traffic switch to standby IDU. Repeat for all four
modes: A to A; A to B; B to A; B to B.
12. Remove coaxial cable from active IDU to simulate radio LOF and ensure
traffic switch to standby IDU. Repeat for all four modes: A to A; A to B; B
to A; B to B.

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5.2.

T1 Test Verification

Perform T1 wiring verifications from both ends of the link.

1. Enable all T1s as described in section 4.5.1.
2. Enable local line loop on T1 number one via Diagnostics &
MaintenanceLine Loopback and select the loopback towards line
option.
3. Connect and configure a T1 BER test set to T1 number one to ensure
user receives a clean loop.
4. Disable loopback.
5. Repeat for remaining 15 T1s.
Note: Some modulations may not have enough bandwidth to enable all
16 T1s. Please refer to Table One in Appendix A for the maximum
number of T1s.
6. Repeat steps one to six at the remote end of the link to ensure cabling is
terminated correctly.
Perform 2-hour BER Test.
7. Loopback all remote T1s either via hard loops or via software remote T1
loops.
8. Insert BER test set Transmit lead into the first selected T1 TX-in port.
9. Insert BER test set Receive lead into the last selected T1 RX-out port.
10. Daisy chain T1s by jumping T1-1 RX into T1-2 TX for each of the
selected T1s and ensure all remotes are looped.
11. Configure test set and ensure no errors for 2 hours.
12. On Protected links repeat tests for all four radio configurations: A to A; A
to B; B to A; and B to B.
13. Disable all loopbacks.

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5.3.
RFC-2544 Ethernet Throughput, Latency, and
Frame Loss Test
Using JDSU FST-2802 Ethernet Test Unit or equivalent, perform end to end continuity
and performance tests for A to A, B to B and A to B ):
Test Requirements (based on FST-2802 Ethernet Tester - consult test set operating
manuals for setup procedure )
1. Ensure that radio is set to Single Pipe mode as described in section 4.4.
2. Ensure that the radio Ethernet Port 1 or 2 is enabled and provisioned to
auto negotiate as described in section 4.5.2.
Note: Use Port 2 if testing as 10/100 Fast Ethernet. Use Port 1 with
appropriate fiber SFP or Port 2 for testing GbE.
3. Establish Ethernet link between the test set and near end radio.
4. Establish Ethernet continuity to far end test equipment via remote loop or
via a hard loop at the remote site.
5. Review test set parameters below for RFC-2544 tests and set up test set
as indicated.
6. Perform end-to-end RFC-2544 tests for the following:
a. Throughput
b. Latency (round trip delay)
c. Frame Loss Rate
Note: Latencies noted in Appendix A Table Two are two way latencies as
RFC-2544 test loops remote test set and measures time out and back.
7. Ensure that Throughput and Latency tests pass.
8. On Protected links repeat tests for all four radio configurations; A to A, A to
B, B to A, and B to B.

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Test Set Parameters: - Duration is approximately 2 to 2 hours per run.

TestItems
TestSettings
FrameLengths
64,128,256,512,1024,1280,1518
TeststoRun
Throughput,Latency(RTD),&FrameLossRate
Pass/Fail
BothThroughput&Latency
MaximumThroughputTest
RefertoAppendixA TableOne
Bandwidth
SelectvaluegreaterthanmaxlistedcapacityinMB
BandwidthMeasurement
Accuracy
1%
ThroughputFrameLoss
Tolerance
0.10%
ThroughputTrialDuration
60seconds
MinimumThroughputTest
RefertoAppendixATableOne
Bandwidth
SelectvalueLessthanminlistedcapacityinMB
NumberofLatency(RTD)Trials
10Trials
Latency(RTD)TrialDuration
60seconds
RefertoAppendixATableTwo
Latency(RTD)PassThreshold
Selectvalueslightlygreaterthanmaxlistedroundtriplatency.
FrameLossTrialDuration
60seconds
FrameLossBandwidth
Granularity
10%

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