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Avaya Configuring WAN Line Services User's Manual

1. DSU CSU Edit Connector Window 117345 B Rev 00 4 5 Configuring WAN Line Services Ort tees Pende Transmit Clock Select kK Transmit Monitor LEM UE 04 Time Figure 4 4 Edit Adapter Module DSU CSU Parameters Window Edit the V 54 Loopback and V 54 Time parameters using the descriptions in the following sections e Configuring the V 54 Loopback Test e Configuring the V 54 Loopback Timer Loopback Test Modes later in this chapter describes the loopback tests in detail Configuring the V 54 Loopback Test You can configure one of the following V 54 loopback test states e NOLOOP e ANALOG DIGITAL REM DIGITAL e REM DIG PATTERN e ANALOG PATTERN e PATTERN 2047 4 6 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring BayStack DSU CSU Services Select a test state or keep the default NO LOOP See Loopback Test Modes later in this chapter for detailed information about the tests See the V 54 Loopback parameter on page A 9 for information Selecting a loopback test state disrupts user data transmission through the DSU CSU for a period specified by the V 54 Timer parameter 5 Caution If the only connection with the remote router is through the DSU CSU selecting a loopback test state prevents the local router from communicating with the remote router for the duration of the test Configuring the V 54 Loopback Timer You must set the duration in seconds for the loopback test
2. Click on OK 5 Add the necessary protocols to this circuit See Configuring Bridging Services or the appropriate routing protocol guide for instructions The connectors that you selected now form a group with a single circuit name For example in Figure 9 3 the lines connecting to COM2 COMG and COM4 now form one circuit called S42 which distributes traffic using address pairs To change the default traffic distribution method go to Changing the Traffic Distribution Method later in this chapter 9 6 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Multiline Services Configuration Mode SNMP Agent Circuit Name S42 Color Key Available Select lines from available connectors Selected Slot Connectors 5 J XCVR4 T XCVR3 XCVR2 M XCVR1 F COM1 C COM2 coms coma M MCT1 2 CLOCK M MCT1 1 MCE1 2 CLOCK MCE1 1 T CONSOLE Figure 9 3 Add Circuit Window Adding Physical Lines to a Circuit The data paths that form a multiline circuit must share the same bandwidth maximum transmission unit MTU and encapsulation method T1 E1 MCT1 MCEI HSSI and Bay Networks Standard synchronous lines share the same encapsulation method so you can group any of these lines to form a multiline circuit as long as they share the same bandwidth and MTU 117345 B Rev 00 9 7 Configuring WAN Line Services To add a physical synchronous line to an existing circuit on which you have configured protocol
3. Editing T1 Services The following sections describe how to edit the line parameters for a T1 interface Section Page See Chapter 1 for information about accessing the T1 Line Entry window Configuration Pode SHRP Ayre Circuit Nowa Enable Lira Baal Lobe Clock Mode Hini Dau dmm Vale Currently Selected Idla Ferre lt Figure 6 1 T1 Line Entry Window 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring E1 and T1 Services See Chapter 2 for information about editing synchronous line parameters by clicking on Sync Details in the T1 Line Entry window Enabling or Disabling T1 Services The router enables T1 line services when you add the circuit You can enable or disable this interface without moving the cables See the Enable parameter on page A 74 for information Setting the T1 Frame Type T1 framing digitizes analog signals to a digital signal level zero DSO with 8 bit words T1 uses two types of frame formats e D4 Format e ESF Format The frame format of the interface should match the frame format required by the associated T1 equipment D4 Format The D4 format or superframe format SF is the original T1 frame format A D4 frame comprises e One framing bit A DSO timeslot for each channel on the line A DSO timeslot is an 8 bit sample from a channel A T1 line generates 8000 D4 frames per second ESF Format The D4 format SF does not allow tes
4. Pasync Baud Rate COM Connector gt Edit Line gt AOT gt Edit SYNC Parameters 600 150 300 6001 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 Sets the transmission speed for polled AOT packets between primary and secondary routers over a TCP connection Click on Values and select a baud rate that is appropriate for your network 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 119 T1 Line Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID You access the T1 line parameters from the Configuration Manager window Enable T1 Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit T1 Parameters Enable Enable Disable Enables or disables the T1 line Set to Disable if you want to disable the T1 line 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 10 1 2 Frame Type T1 Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit T1 Parameters ESF ESF D4 Selects either ESF extended superframe or D4 frame format D4 transmits superframes consisting of 12 individual frames ESF in contrast transmits superframes consisting of 24 individual D4 frames and provides enhanced signaling and synchronization Select ESF or D4 based on the frame format that the associated T1 equipment requires 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 10 1 7 A 74 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parame
5. The line impedance for the ASN MCEI net module is 120 ohm by default For the ASN MCE net module only you can change the line impedance to 75 ohm for this MCEI interface See the Line Impedance parameter on page A 27 for information 117345 B Rev 00 7 9 Configuring WAN Line Services Customizing MCT1 Port Parameters You set values for configurable MCT1 port service details and enable or disable the MCT1 port using the MCT1 Port Parameters window Figure 7 3 To customize MCT1 port parameters select new values for the parameters you want to edit See the following sections Section Page Enabling or Disabling the MCT1 Port 7 11 Setting the MCT1 Line Type 7 12 Setting the MCT1 Line Coding 7 12 Setting the Signal Level 7 13 Setting the Alarm Threshold Time 7 13 Setting the Alarm Threshold Clear Time 7 14 Setting the FDL Mode for ESF Line Types 7 14 Setting the Remote FDL HDLC Address Mode 7 14 Accepting or Rejecting Port Loopback Requests i13 Setting a Loopback Configuration 7 15 Setting the Source of Send Performance Messages 7 15 Setting the Source of Accept Performance Messages 7 16 Setting the Primary Clock Source 7 16 Setting the Secondary Clock Source 7 17 7 10 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services LEIET PE Helps nab be Ti sable Lime Type Line Crd i rg Signal besel CB Setup Alara Theeahold acm MIL MI NULL IIUEME
6. Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Signal Mode COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters Balanced Balanced Unbalanced Specifies balanced or unbalanced transmission Balanced transmission uses two conductors to carry signals unbalanced transmission uses one conductor to carry a signal with a ground providing the return path Set this parameter to Balanced or Unbalanced depending on the signaling mode of the connected device 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 15 RTS Enable COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters Disable Enable Disable Enables or disables the detection of RTS signals on this interface Set this parameter to Enable if the connected device for example a modem or a KG84A cryptographic device uses RTS CTS flow control For manual dial modems 2 wire set this parameter to Enable For leased line modems 4 wire set this parameter to Disable 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 16 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Burst Count COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters Enable Enable Disable This is a performance tuning parameter Enable sets single word DMA burst cycles Disable sets eight word burst cycle
7. This parameter is valid only when the Option Mode parameter is set to CC 64KBPS When enabled the 64K Transmit Monitor parameter suppresses data to prevent unintended duplication of a network control code For example user data that includes the text of a loopback control code could place the remote end of the connection in a loop The 64K Transmit Monitor parameter is disabled by default Keep the parameter disabled to allow all data select Enabled to monitor and suppress user data See the 64K Transmit Monitor parameter on page A 9 for information Configuring V 54 Loopback Tests You can use a set of supported loopback modes for testing both the router s DSU CSU interface and the network Telco circuit to the router This section provides information about the following Section Page Configuring the V 54 Loopback Test 4 6 Configuring the V 54 Loopback Timer 4 7 Loopback Test Modes 4 7 4 4 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring BayStack DSU CSU Services To configure DSU CSU loopback testing Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 Inthe Configuration Manager window click on the COM connector for the DSU CSU circuit The Edit Connector window opens Figure 4 3 2 Click on Edit DSU CSU The Edit Adapter Module DSU CSU Parameters window opens Figure 4 4 3 Edit the V 54 Loopback and V 54 Time parameters 4 Click on OK Figure 4 3
8. 1 Start at the FT1 Logical Line window Figure 8 7 2 Click on Timeslots The FT1 Timeslots window opens Figure 8 8 This window represents the 24 FT1 timeslots 3 Click on an Unused timeslot A list of logical lines to which you can assign the timeslot opens Figure 8 8 4 Select the logical line to which you want to assign the timeslot 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each timeslot you want to assign or click on Select All to assign all timeslots to a logical line 6 Click on OK The FT1 Logical Line window opens 7 Click on Apply Click on Done The Configuration Manager window opens 117345 B Rev 00 8 21 Configuring WAN Line Services Tim lot Logical Lira IET EI Logical Lira Urme E 13 Urar ramad F i Treial Unused F 1 5 Unused E T Tiina r iz ifra E Uira r irate r Unused E 1 irene E Tamod m 7 ETETE Miro riis al Lina zu Uraren Unwed F z3 Do s Lirama E Lira Oe Select All Maalact ll Carel Figure 8 8 Timeslots Window Testing FT1 Lines The following sections describe how to use the Configuration Manager to test FT 1 link module interfaces e About the Tests e Setting Port Test Parameters e Running Port Tests About the Tests While in dynamic mode you can use the Configuration Manager to trigger port actions to test the quality of FT1 connections The tests you ca
9. Configuring WAN Line Services BayRS Version 12 10 Site Manager Software Version 6 10 Part No 117345 B Rev 00 February 1998 Bay Networks 7w Bay Networks 4401 Great America Parkway 8 Federal Street Santa Clara CA 95054 Billerica MA 01821 Copyright 1998 Bay Networks Inc All rights reserved Printed in the USA February 1998 The information in this document is subject to change without notice The statements configurations technical data and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable but are presented without express or implied warranty Users must take full responsibility for their applications of any products specified in this document The information in this document is proprietary to Bay Networks Inc The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may only be used in accordance with the terms of that license A summary of the Software License is included in this document Trademarks AN BCN BLN BN LN and Bay Networks are registered trademarks and Advanced Remote Node ANH ARN ASN BCC BayStack System 5000 Bay Networks Press and the Bay Networks logo are trademarks of Bay Networks Inc All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners Restricted Rights Legend Use duplication or disclosure by the United States Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph
10. Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID CRC Size Configured MCE1 or MCT1 Connector gt MCEI or MCTI Logical Lines 16 bit CRC 32 bit CRC 16 bit CRC Specifies the CRC type With 16 bit CRC the router appends a 16 bit CRC to the transmitted frames and performs a 16 bit CRC on received frames With 32 bit CRC the router appends a 32 bit CRC to transmitted frames and performs a 32 bit CRC on received frames Set the CRC size 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 20 MTU Size bytes Configured MCE1 or MCTI Connector gt MCEI or MCTI Logical Lines 1600 bytes 3 to 4608 bytes Specifies the transmit receive buffer size MTU to configure the largest frame that the router can transmit or receive over this port The router discards frames larger than this value Specify a value in the range 3 to 4608 bytes 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 55 Remote Loopback Detection Configured MCE1 or MCTI Connector gt MCEI or MCTI Logical Lines Disable Enable Disable Enables or disables detection of the driver s BofL packets provided that you set the Breath of Life BofL Enable Disable parameter to Enable If you select Enable and put the line into loopback mode the downstream driver will bring down the interface when it detects its BofL packets Select Enable or D
11. Inserts a deliberate error into every millionth position in the bit stream Disable Insert Error Stops the insertion of deliberate errors into the bit stream Note FDL loopback command options apply only when the MCTI line type is configured as ESF for testing For more information about FDL loopback codes see ANSI T1 408 ISDN Primary Rate Customer Installation Metallic Interfaces Layer I Specification Table 7 5 Send Commands for MCT1 Port Loopback Send Command Function Loop Up Sends a loop up code to the remote end to initiate line loopback After a minimum of 4 5 seconds the port loops receive data back onto the T1 transmit path at the T1 interface The line type setting determines the coding scheme Loop Down Sends a loop down code to the remote end to stop the line loopback condition FDL Payload Loop Sends a loop up code to the remote end to initiate payload loopback FDL Disable Payload Sends a loop down code to the remote end to stop the payload loopback FDL Line Loop Cl Sends a Customer Installation Cl loopback message FDL Line Loop IA Sends a Cl loopback message indicating that it originates from the CSU FDL Line Loop IB Sends a Cl loopback message indicating that it originates from the DSU continued 7 42 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services Table 7 5 Send Commands for MCT1 Port Loopback conti
12. Note that selecting a loopback test state disrupts user data transmission through the DSU CSU for the period specified by the V 54 Timer parameter Select a test state or keep the default NO LOOP 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 30 1 1 12 117345 B Rev 00 A 9 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID V 54 Timer COM Connector gt Edit DSU CSU gt Edit DSU CSU Parameters 0 0 to 255 seconds Sets the duration in seconds for the loopback testing specified in the V 54 Loopback parameter Zero 0 indicates that loopback testing runs indefinitely Specify the number of seconds for loopback testing to run If the only connection with the remote router is through the DSU CSU interface be sure to specify a nonzero value since loopback testing leaves the router unable to communicate with the remote router 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 30 1 1 13 E1 Line Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID You access the E1 line parameters from the Configuration Manager window Enable E1 Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit E1 Parameters Enable Enable Disable Enables or disables the E1 line Set to Disable if you want to disable the E1 line 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 11 1 2 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID
13. On DMCTI net modules and QMCT1 or QMCTI w DSOA link modules only you can specify the source from which the router accepts send performance messages e Customer Inst Indicates that the router accepts messages only from the customer installation e Carrier Indicates that the router accepts messages only from the carrier See the Accept Perf Measurement CR Addr parameter on page A 34 for information Setting the Primary Clock Source Timing is independent for the two ports on a DMCTI net module and for the four ports on a QMCTI or QMCTI w DSOA link module For these modules you select the timing source for each port Note DMCEI and DMCTI link modules contain a single clock chip that provides the timing signals for both ports Therefore clock parameters that you set for the first port apply to the second port on the module Specify the primary source for timing signals e Internal Uses the clock chip on the MCT1 module e Port 1 Ext Loop Uses the signal coming in from port 1 e Port 2 Ext Loop Uses the signal coming in from port 2 e Port 3 Ext Loop Uses the signal coming in from port 3 on a QMCTI e Port 4 Ext Loop Uses the signal coming in from port 4 on a QMCTI e Auxiliary Ext Uses an external source via port 1 Note External clocking via port 1 requires a special Y cable Bay Networks Order No AA0018006 See the Primary Clock parameter on page A 35 for information 7 16 117345 B R
14. See the Remote Port parameter on page A 3 for information Specifying the Local Port The router uses the local port number only when the Start Protocol parameter is set to Originate The local port number specifies a local port for the TCP connection for asynchronous communications By default the local port number is 2100 You can specify any valid local port number from 1 to 65535 for this interface See the Local Port parameter on page A 4 for information Setting the Baud Rate The Baud Rate parameter specifies the line speed for this asynchronous interface By default the baud rate is 9600 Select one of the following valid baud rates e 300 e 1200 e 2400 e 4800 e 9600 e 19200 See the Baud Rate parameter on page A 4 for information 8 4 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring BayStack AN and ANH Asynchronous Services Setting the Idle Timer By default the router determines that the asynchronous interface is idle after 20 seconds of inactivity The router disables an idle line You can set the idle timer from 1 to 300 seconds See the Idle Timer parameter on page A 4 for information Setting the TCP Receive Window Size By default the router sets the TCP receive window size for asynchronous packets to 4096 bytes Set the Receive Window parameter to a value from 512 to 65535 bytes See the Receive Window parameter on page A 5 for information Setting the TCP Keepalive Message Interval The TCP keepa
15. Active Active Passive Identifies whether the router initiates link setup or waits for the network to initiate link setup Select Active if you want the router to initiate link setup select Passive if you want the network to initiate link setup 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 5 1 8 1 16 Enable Rx Tx of XID Frames COM Connector for X 25 Interface gt Edit Line gt LAPB gt Edit LAPB Parameters Disable Enable Disable Enables or disables the transmission and reception of test XID frames by the router Select Enable to allow the router to send XID frames select Disable to prevent the router from sending XID frames 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 5 1 8 1 17 Command Response Address COM Connector for X 25 Interface gt Edit Line gt LAPB gt Edit LAPB Parameters DTE DTE DCE Specifies the local command or response address which is the DTE or DCE value expressed as a single octet Select DTE for the DTE address select DCE for the DCE address 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 5 1 8 1 18 A 22 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID WAN Protocol COM Connector for X 25 Interface gt Edit Line gt LAPB gt Edit LAPB Parameters Standard Standard X 25 Specifies th
16. Example Set Bay Networks Trap Monitor Filters separator gt Separates menu and option names in instructions and internal pin to pin wire connections Example Protocols gt AppleTalk identifies the AppleTalk option in the Protocols menu XX 117345 B Rev 00 About This Guide Acronyms AMI ANSI ATM AUI B8ZS BERT BofL BRI CC CCITT CPE CRC CSMA CD CTS DCE DDS DLSw DMCTI DSO DSOA DS01 DSR DSU CSU DSX 1 DTE ESF FCS FDDI FDL FTI GOSIP alternate mark inversion American National Standards Institute asynchronous transfer mode Attachment Unit Interface bipolar with 8 zero substitution bit error rate test Breath of Life message Basic Rate Interface clear channel International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee now ITU T customer premise equipment cyclic redundancy check carrier sense multiple access collision detection clear to send data communications equipment digital data system data link switching Bay Networks Dual Port Multichannel T1 link or net module digital signal level zero 0 digital signal level zero subrate A digital signal level one data set ready data service unit channel service unit digital system cross connect level 1 data terminal equipment extended superframe format frame check sequence Fiber Distributed Data Interface facility data link fractional T1 Government Open Systems Interconnection Protocol 117345 B Re
17. Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID HDB3S Support E1 Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit E1 Parameters Enable Enable Disable Enables or disables high density bipolar coding a mechanism to maintain sufficient ones density in the E1 data stream Enable or disable this parameter depending on the ability of the associated E1 equipment to support HDB3S 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 11 1 7 Clock Mode E1 Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit E1 Parameters Internal Manual Slave Internal Specifies the source of the E1 transmit clock Select Internal to indicate that the router sets the clock Select Slave to indicate that the incoming data stream sets the clock Select Manual to indicate that the jumpers on the E1 link module set the clock See Installing and Maintaining BN Routers or Installing and Maintaining ASN Routers and BNX Platforms for information about configuring hardware jumpers 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 11 1 8 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Mini Dacs E1 Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit E1 Parameters Idle Idle Data Voice Circuit 1 Circuit 2 Assigns a specific function to each E1 channel Select Idle to make the channel idle Select Data to assign the channel to voice pass thro
18. Setting the Hold Down Time On a synchronous interface configured for dial services you can specify a time period 0 to 9999 seconds for the router to wait before bringing down a backup line This delay allows time for the primary line to fully recover before deactivating the backup line For a dial on demand interface the Hold Down Time parameter is set to 3 seconds by default For other interfaces the Hold Down Time parameter is set to 0 by default Set this parameter to a value from 0 to 9999 seconds Using the BCC hold down time variable For example sync 4 1 hold down time 0 Using Site Manager See the Hold Down Time parameter on page A 69 for information 117345 B Rev 00 2 29 Configuring WAN Line Services Figure 2 7 shows the Sync B Channel Override WAN Serial Interface Type and Async Baud Rate parameters which are available only for an Octal Sync link module Kon Festa Poems Walt KGE Syne Pulsa Caila Tupa Extomiej fhirem Remote Locpback Datection Syne Mer IM au Same Priority Hold Down Tiai HAH Serial Intarf faee Tyg Amura Hered Rete Figure 2 7 Edit SYNC Parameters Window 4 of 4 Octal SyncLink Module Only Setting the B Channel Override On AN and ANH routers with ISDN support only you can connect the ISDN B channel to a specific serial communications controller SCC By default the B channel is determined by the connector You can use the Sync B Channel Override parame
19. The following sections describe each port action parameter Section Page Enabling or Disabling BERT Mode 7 39 Setting the BERT Alarm Type 7 39 Setting the BERT Test Pattern 7 39 Setting the Line Coding Method 7 40 Setting the Line Type 7 40 Setting FDL Options MCT1 Only 7 40 Setting the Signal Level MCT1 Only 7 41 Enabling or Disabling the International Bit MCE1 Only 7 41 Enabling or Disabling BERT Mode Enable BERT mode for BERT testing By setting this parameter you enable or disable BERT mode on all logical lines except QMCT1 and DMCTI net module interfaces On these interfaces you can enable or disable BERT mode on individual logical lines Setting the BERT Alarm Type You can specify the type of alarm signal to be generated while in BERT mode or disable the generation of alarm signals altogether Select AIS alarm indication signal to transmit Blue alarms all ones Select Yellow to transmit Yellow alarms all zeros Setting the BERT Test Pattern When a port is in BERT mode it can generate patterns such as all ones all zeros or a QRSS pattern Specify the bit pattern to be transmitted during BERT diagnostics 117345 B Rev 00 7 39 Configuring WAN Line Services Setting the Line Coding Method How you set line coding depends on whether you are testing an MCE1 or MCTI line e The MCEI port uses HDB3 transmit and receive line coding by default You can select
20. e Setting the Link Setup Action e Enabling or Disabling Test Exchange Identification XID Frames 117345 B Rev 00 2 35 Configuring WAN Line Services e Enabling or Disabling Receiver Ready RR Frames e Selecting the Local Command or Response Address e Viewing the WAN Protocol When you edit an Octal Sync link module line or any synchronous line on Bay Networks AN ANH ARN or ASN routers the router automatically configures the LAPB protocol if you configure a circuit for the X 25 protocol The Edit SYNC Parameters window for these lines includes an additional button for editing LAPB parameters Click on the LAPB button to display the Edit LAPB Parameters window 2 8 Carel 4 Vali Help tabte Statio Type ITE Lwsbrel Field How Ml Frame Size octets Winki Sime Has H Peete ies Hax Ti Acknowledge Timer seconda Bax TZ Acknowledge Timer seconda Has T3 Tisrscrrweu t Timer Comecrgwis Initiate Link Sebup Action Figure 2 8 Edit LAPB Parameters Window Enabling or Disabling LAPB Services The router enables LAPB line services when you configure a synchronous circuit for the X 25 protocol You can disable and reenable LAPB services on the interface without moving any cables 2 36 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Synchronous Services Using Site Manager See the Enable parameter on page A 18 for information Setting the Station Type The Station Type parameter identifies whe
21. or by a network device External With this parameter set to Internal the router supplies the required timing signals If you set the clock to Internal set the internal clock speed as described in the next section With this parameter set to External the default an external network device supplies the required timing signals In most cases this parameter should be set to External See Setting the External Clock Speed on page 2 11 Set the Clock Source parameter to Internal or External for the interface Using the BCC clock source variable For example sync 4 1 clock source internal sync 4 1 clock source external Using Site Manager See the Clock Source parameter on page A 58 for information 117345 B Rev 00 2 9 Configuring WAN Line Services Setting the Internal Clock Speed The Internal Clock Speed parameter sets the clock speed of an internally supplied clock when the Clock Source parameter is set to Internal You cannot set this parameter when the Clock Source parameter is set to External By default the internal clock speed is 64 Kb s Set the clock speed for the internal clock to the desired data transmission rate across the synchronous line You can set the internal clock to e 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 19200 32000 or 38400 b s e 56 64 125 230 420 625 or 833 Kb s e 25 2 5 or 5 Mb s Certain routing protocols use this parameter value for route selection If you configure pro
22. 0 dB is not sufficient for long haul the carrier determines values of 15 and 7 5 dB Signal power for DSX 1 short haul 0 to 655 ft is based on cable length For DSX 1 decibel levels correspond to cable length as follows e 0 0 dB 0 to 133 ft e 0 5 dB 133 to 255 ft e 0 8 dB 255 to 399 ft e 1 1 dB 399 to 533 ft e 5 dB 533 to 655 ft By default the signal level is set to 0 0 dB Set the long haul or short haul signal level for this MCT 1 interface according to the length of the cable or as the carrier specifies See the Signal Level dB parameter on page A 31 for information Setting the Alarm Threshold Time By default the MCT1 interface waits 2 seconds before logging a performance defect or anomaly as an event message Change the alarm threshold time to any value from 2 to 10 seconds See the Setup Alarm Threshold seconds parameter on page A 31 for information 117345 B Rev 00 7 13 Configuring WAN Line Services Setting the Alarm Threshold Clear Time By default the clear time for performance failure conditions is 2 seconds If the defect or anomaly clears in this time interval MCT1 records a performance cleared condition and logs an event message You can change the alarm threshold clear time to any value from 2 to 10 seconds Set the alarm threshold clear time for this MCT1 interface See the Clear Alarm Threshold seconds parameter on page A 32 for information Setting the
23. 1 Port Application Window Setting the Clock Parameters Clock parameters define the timing sources that apply to ports and DSO timeslots that an FT1 link module supports You access the clock parameters via the window that opens after you set the port application mode Primary Clack PORT 1 EXT LOOP Figure 8 2 Window Containing Clock Parameters 117345 B Rev 00 8 3 Configuring WAN Line Services How you access this window is based on whether or not you have already configured the port For an unconfigured FT1 link module The first time you configure a port the Edit FT1 Clock Parameters window opens automatically When you set these clock parameters you define the timing sources for the selected port only For a configured FT1 link module Display the FT1 Port Parameters window FT1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt FT1 Port Parameters To set the clock parameters Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 In the window containing the clock parameters select a primary clock source option Set the Primary Clock parameter using Help or see the parameter description on page A 49 Select the secondary backup clock Source option Set the Secondary Clock parameter using Help or see the parameter description on page A 49 Click on OK The FT1 Port Parameters window Figure 8 3 opens For the primary or secondary c
24. 117345 B Rev 00 9 3 Configuring WAN Line Services Router Router NYC LA Three SYNC lines form one multiline circuit with three data paths oO g Figure 9 2 Multiline Circuit Comprising Three Synchronous Lines LS0020A Software Considerations This section provides notes for using multiline services with the following software configurations Frame Relay e Multilink PPP e Bandwidth on Demand BOD Frame Relay You can configure multiline services for both group access mode and direct access mode frame relay PVCs For more information about using multiline services with frame relay see Configuring Frame Relay Services 9 4 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Multiline Services Multilink PPP The Bay Networks implementation of PPP includes a multilink feature Multilink is similar to multiline multilink however enables you to e Group lines of different speeds Preserve packet sequencing e Distribute traffic more evenly among the data paths e Monitor traffic volume Multilink is particularly beneficial when you configure circuits to access BOD For more information about the Multilink PPP feature see Configuring PPP Services Bandwidth on Demand BOD You can configure Bay Networks routers to a
25. 27 Enabling or Disabling Extended Addressing 12er rto Re EXER ERES A eR EPOR isa 2 28 Enabling or Disabling Remote Loopback Detection 1 niece r rrr erret tn iter wee 2 28 Seting a POG T 2 28 Serune Me Hok Dow Time emm cc E PE 2 29 Setting the B Channel Override able tiki n ee ee er cancun 2 30 eet area layed IFEF sti C m E E 2 31 Confieurine AsSyachronous eic je NNNM m 2 32 vi 117345 B Rev 00 Setting the WAIN Senal Interface Type iussa rra oer eck Ex EE taoi 2 32 Setting the synchronous Baud Rae 422 rrt p p o Eb a o RATER AUS Es RE 2 32 Configuring Polled Asynchronous over TCP IP Line Parameters esee 2 33 Setting the Pasyne Panty Type iussisse rente rrin tert mains ERES DER S REEL PE RER FEET HERE RES EUR 2 33 Sekme The Pasyne Data BR uisa sisane Er S UO ERRARE GERE AERE R HAN DRER RUE 2 33 Setting the Pasyne Stop Bits sees erret bd e Enea nd solius ie Pusyao Baud Rate 25s aon edu vea d ia qe e d PER cerry errr add 2 34 Edine LAPB Protocol SEEVIDER a daa co dcin rmi tiefe Pm DRE NOR Ap pM IX ER ME 2 34 LAPB Implementation on Bay Networks Routers sese eee 2 35 LAPB iir ri M M MEE 2 35 Enabling or Disabling LAPB Services Rodin Poenis A 2 36 Setting he Station Ty Pe caisse ote rrr etes os tva ik vepuprte UE ve ed ieee 2 37 ern ad a reo TIRE E n Seer ore rear D tr eer cr 2 37 etc the Maximum N1 Frame Size 2uecstiL
26. 5 er ttr te teret bres 2 30 Edit LAPB Parameters Window uso ped opns a ei enit a iud 2 36 Edt ASYNC Parameters WIS 21 busto ione pta SA HEU Ud S 3 2 DSU CSU Edit Connector Window ioo icesisepte niti ir REP ebore eer bord dile 4 2 Edit Adapter Module DSU CSU Parameters Window eee 4 2 DSUA SU Bait Connector Window oasis eet ted sme nar mand 4 5 Edit Adapter Module DSU CSU Parameters Window eee 4 6 Dire Leah ainebecnse Ee nas HIEMS crab LENA NI bU d Ep dia bU I tU 4 8 Remote Digital Loopback CCITT V 54 Loopback eee 4 9 Local Analos LOOP AAS iusso e PR E Ra diana ip EM ERE RES 4 9 Pattem 2047 BERT Vast insceudes esu ee Eni ee eis 4 10 Edit HSSI Parameters Window Leod pets en dosi nte bei e sstesssestnses tees Ln Roe 5 2 DIEdg D E Loopback TESNE ionis ite a 5 10 TI Line Entry Window iiec nisern rore prebere EREE 6 2 iea igicur eR tins 6 4 Bipolar with 8 Zero Substitution B8ZS sss 6 5 E1 Line Entry au Mes 6 8 Port ApPL AON W MAON ai AN 7 4 XV Figure 7 2 MCE Port Parameters Window 2 2 ouem rreee tores trtto s rie eV vil ree tpe dpa ead 7 1 Figure 7 3 MCT Port Parameters Widow o iced der RERO EROREIS BORD GO AE BUR E ci 7 11 Figure 7 4 SDLC Connection Using Frame Relay over T1 Lines 7 18 Figure 7 5 Logical Lines Window Before Defining a Circuit MCT1 Example
27. 8 26 timeslots 8 21 H HDB3 line coding 7 8 7 40 A 26 A 30 A 45 HDB3S line coding 6 9 HDLC FDL address mode 7 14 8 9 A 32 A 47 local address 7 27 8 18 remote address 7 28 8 18 service type 7 27 8 17 HSSI configuring for multiline 9 2 parameters BofL 5 4 A 13 BofL Frequency 5 5 A 14 Carrier Loss Debounce A 16 CRC Size 5 7 A 16 Enable 5 3 A 13 External Clock Speed 5 7 A 15 Loopback Configuration A 17 MTU 5 5 A 14 Transmission Interface 5 6 A 15 WAN Protocol 5 6 A 14 interface defined Glossary 1 interframe time fill pattern IFTF 2 31 7 29 A 71 ISDN PRI B channels 7 35 description 7 34 selecting 7 3 117345 B Rev 00 K KG84A configuring 2 21 cryptographic device 2 12 A 59 L LAPB description 2 34 parameters Command Response Address 2 41 A 22 Control Field 2 37 A 19 Enable 2 36 A 18 Enable Rx Tx of XID Frames 2 40 A 22 Idle RR Frames 2 41 A 23 Initiate Link Setup Action 2 40 A 22 Max N1 Frame Size octets 2 38 A 19 Max N2 Retries 2 38 A 20 Max T1 Acknowledge Timer seconds 2 39 A 20 Max T2 Acknowledge Timer seconds 2 39 A 21 Max T3 Disconnect Timer seconds 2 40 A 21 Network Link Type A 23 Station Type 2 37 A 18 WAN Protocol 2 42 A 23 Window Size 2 38 A 19 line defined Glossary 1 logical Glossary 1 line coding A 45 FT 1 8 7 8 24 MCE1 7 40 A 26 MCTI 7 12 A 30 line loopback 7 15 7 43 8 10 8 27 line services p
28. Canada 800 2LANWAN then enter Express Routing Code ERC 282 when prompted 978 916 3460 direct Europe Middle East and Africa 33 4 92 96 15 83 Asia Pacific 61 2 9927 8822 Tokyo and Japan 81 3 5402 7041 117345 B Rev 00 XXV Chapter 1 Getting Started What s in This Chapter This chapter describes how to access the physical and data link layer dine services for the configured WAN circuits on a Bay Networks router Note In the OSI internetworking model the physical layer manages the transmission of bits across the physical media for example cable or modem interface a physical layer protocol defines the electrical and mechanical interface The data link layer defines the procedures for transferring data accurately and reliably across the physical layer This chapter contains the following sections Section Page What s the Default Configuration 1 2 Starting the Configuration Tools 1 2 Summary of WAN Line Configuration Services 1 3 Accessing Line Parameters with Configuration Manager 1 4 117345 B Rev 00 1 1 Configuring WAN Line Services What s the Default Configuration With the exception of multichannel circuits MCE1 and MCT1 router software automatically sets default values for line service parameters when you add a network circuit Line defaults are suitable for most networks however you can use the Configuration Man
29. Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Mini Dacs T1 Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit T1 Parameters Idle Idle Data Voice Circuit 1 Circuit 2 Assigns a specific function to each T1 channel Assign the appropriate function to the T1 channels Select Idle to make the channel idle Select Data to assign the channel to voice pass through E1 connector to E1 connector To configure data and voice pass through assign identical channels to data or voice on both T1 connectors Select Circuit 1 to assign the channel to the first E1 connector Note that you cannot allocate T1 channels to both T1 circuits Select Circuit 2 to assign the channel to the second E1 connector 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 10 1 11 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Multiline Configuration Parameter You access the Data Path Chooser parameter from the Configuration Manager window Parameter Data Path Chooser Path Interface Connector for a Multiline Circuit gt Edit Circuit gt Lines gt Multiline gt Edit Multiline Options Default Address Based Options Address Based Random Function Specifies how this multiline circuit distributes outbound traffic over its data paths Instructions Select Address Based if the router always uses the same data path to send traffic between the same source and destination address This method ensures th
30. Parameters eere E Ba A 43 FELEO EI SISIBUS Loue ee rrr ere es Cr PH EDD EU E cree Teter DE MERE rere rere aU Eua ree A 44 PTI EE Line Paranie eter A T A 50 Synchronons Line Pavan Ge MEE A 55 A Malte arci i NND E o o oT A 74 Mul line Configuration PataiWeber i22 eii DH RUE NU EUER end US Ibit Abe b SUFRE DINER n A TT Glossary Index xiv 117345 B Rev 00 Figure 1 1 Figure 1 2 Figure 1 3 Figure 1 4 Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Figure 2 3 Figure 2 4 Figure 2 5 Figure 2 6 Figure 2 7 Figure 2 8 Figure 3 1 Figure 4 1 Figure 4 2 Figure 4 3 Figure 4 4 Figure 4 5 Figure 4 6 Figure 4 7 Figure 4 8 Figure 5 1 Figure 5 2 Figure 6 1 Figure 6 2 Figure 6 3 Figure 6 4 Figure 7 1 117345 B Rev 00 Figures Lonngmation Manager WIDOW sos cose cucet cate ncetsarawemhcatarwen dain OUR DERI DUREE dp 1 5 Rusia E dna PM REN 1 6 Elec EPI d dI Meme E 1 8 Edit Lines Window n 1 8 Edit SYNC Parameters Window 1 Qf 4 1 etie CI RES 2 5 Edit SYNC Parameters Window 2 Of A uenerat cx eub ea o c abe ER e Rb a Rs 2 13 Satellite Broadcast Sample Topology 14a retten meint pes 2 16 Edit SYNC Parameters Window 3 of 4 1s retra ttt Roi Rena bacc AERE UE 2 19 KG84A Network Configuration cael 2 22 Edit SYNC Parameters Window 4 of 4 sssssssssseesseeeeeeenren 2 25 Edit SYNC Parameters Window 4 of 4 Octal SyncLink Module Onby
31. REESE FER tape mans EFPES VERRE E FUEL tens 3 4 anra ASI m CRT 3 5 117345 B Rev 00 vii Setting the TCP Receive Window Size sscnrcnciisicsnsniig rris otro red giis ARDI 3 5 sette the TCP Keepalive Message Interval 122255 ppp REDE ERE PUO ES OG EE RAN GE Dc 3 5 Setting the TOP Inactive Limit 1i ce concebir n E nori inna RUE REGERE RUE NL EEEa 3 6 Setting the Maximin Transmit Queue Length aee eco eror POR OSREESE PIER EERE HEISE ORE 3 6 Setting the Maximum Receive Queue Length csssceseecsnsnssesensnsebesenrsnserons 3 6 Chapter 4 Configuring BayStack DSU CSU Services Con HE DSL SU NOVIOS aec e Pepe rer EGER Des pp EE NAME ON De ase 4 1 Serine he Ophion ModE e RUM RN TE 4 3 Selecting the Transmit Clock SOURCE iustas esu ern unr ra ar IE AR CRISE HIE NR PERI HERE Fo tUR HORN WR MEA 4 3 Enabling or Disabling the 64K Transmit Monitor sse 4 4 Configuring V 54 Loopback Tests 1 ceres oe ee er 4 4 Confipuring ine V 54 Loopback Testes rer retirer r ONS 4 6 Contigunapdie VS Loopback Tnet iooi nea E A 4 7 Loopback Test Modan iusso tis ooiae weaves sgalarenceian oa e EEEE bean 4 7 Dyers Loopback DLP uasa qtu etate aite AEREE RAE 4 8 Remote Digital Loopback RLJ buscanni rU PEN Ip HIE nacielgenagescaalaias 4 9 Local Andog Loop ha E CAL crocninnn ati es ee 4 9 Patem AAF BERT TEST auc nihi 4 10 Telro dAetvaled Loopback sirieni aa EAR O O EEE 4 10 Chapter 5 Configuring HSSI Services cel or HSS
32. Seinos the Internal Clock MOSS specie atate uganda aa ubl Assum C hanae Piet Ofs sarai besote DIIS HeLa EIU ERI EM IRE ORE MEAN DOR E Des ded 6 6 ei Du c bain MT EM 6 7 busand Voice Passe TONED a HERO DIEM En RD REM NM PME MM 6 7 Bee EU a es ER 6 7 Enabling or Disabling El Series css ssenscsaciiibanacamiaineianakne RR EE MELIA Yd 6 8 Enabhus or Disable CRE iigscesuigadbk bred tops E ic UOI DIUI unm do PUO HD isa bui 6 9 Enabling or Disabling High Density Bipolar Coding HDB3S sess 6 9 rct FES Ne RECO MUT 6 9 Assigning Channel Functions bU bien pibus pro 6 10 dere TM C Popp Mt TT 6 10 Das dnd voice Pasa Pn S etia dotei apii ERR Pda Mei EN EU Qe Rai Nd pies qt epis 6 10 Chapter 7 Configuring MCE1 and MCTI Services verve Or MCBI and MCTI SPI ES Lusso cesi tee Io INE A A S REN 7 2 Coshmgumig MCE and MCTI POS deem oporteret tte ttt eects 7 3 pe ofa Tut As Cold Pan ApPUCAUOI M C m 7 3 Seine the Clock Parameters 55 essi n tbt udo c ess dai irte eens D MEE 117345 B Rev 00 Customizing MCE Port Parameters i a tei tessera vi vibe ell oe Pe E ER OE ER 7 6 Enabling or Disabling the MCEI PONE ouis bp ERE pUS Ea Ebr uos D RS eiiis 7 8 Settima the MCEI Line Tee auetestnatesta br dea eri a esca eR e S Hab aen EDO o obst Me EReHE 7 8 Setting the MCEI Ling Coding irre Ptr eR POPE EUR ERR HERI TERE YER 7 8 Setting the Alam Threshold TINE sassoni anr nian N 7 9 petting
33. Services e SN SE 3 1 Using tie BOC to Edit HSSI Parameters aecoossacmosesiieo res rrt bo a RAT RE od Dr Ua Ed 5 2 Enabling or Disabling Heal Line oio enar den bd arid shen ues 5 3 Couleur Boil Messasell arinina a ot MORE ED SV NEM E ERCAM EREUE lb ctm RERO Eb SERE UE S 5 4 Enabling or Disabling Bot i oett terret erp PAR est aa E EESE KENIA enn EREE EE ER DERE MEER SA 5 4 Selhnp Wie Bork Iolepeal 2225 CR pU D dole Ha REA a EMI Ep PAR MM ERS Oed Setting the MTU asses ME 5 5 Viewing de Coniisured WAN Protoeol duces beats Harb tdi e LEGE i XE denne EIER ER 5 6 ceume ihe Teams SIM MIST Ae ERR 5 6 Setting the External Clock Speed seceopucicianveessensiewensevsnennenensepensonpianasmanteniensienaanesy 5 7 viii 117345 B Rev 00 LI IN HU LR dicio e os ease vane heated a imal a ee 5 7 Setting ihe Cartier Loss Denounce DIQUE 12ooond Dur pepe ER aii teers 5 8 meron Up TE Loapbsck Testini dms obstat EDI Stn SER GUI a 5 9 Chapter 6 Configuring E1 and T1 Services Overinew OF Eland TI Services assesses imei rae tosta ba a dien us ee E E OA Enns TIOE EES rrn a a EE I AE A OE O E ee wien 6 2 Enabling or Disabling TI SERVIGNS scccricncdirscadaiasanuniina ee maa 6 3 Ica TI Frame DIe M EE 6 3 Pra sur P 6 3 ESF FOTITA M c P P 6 3 Enabling or Disabling Bipolar with 8 Zero Substitution B8ZS piiniat a 6 4 BDESIDOIRE LIne TIOE E 6 5
34. Synchronous Services LAPB Implementation on Bay Networks Routers The implementation of the LAPB protocol differs among Bay Networks routers On the AN ANH ARN and ASN routers and on the BN and LN routers with the Octal Sync link module LAPB is implemented in the software For all other link modules LAPB is implemented in the hardware and you cannot configure LAPB line parameters Bay Networks routers use LAPB services to initialize the link between the router and the local DCE and to frame X 25 data packets before transmitting them to the DCE X 25 uses the LAPB protocol at the data link layer to e Initialize the link between the DTE and the local DCE e Frame X 25 data packets before transmitting them to the DCE The LAPB information field contains the X 25 packets When an X 25 packet reaches the destination router the LAPB protocol strips away the LAPB frame and delivers the packet to the network layer for further processing For detailed information on X 25 see Configuring X 25 Services LAPB Parameters This section describes how to edit LAPB parameters It covers the following topics Enabling or Disabling LAPB Services e Setting the Station Type e Setting the Control Field e Setting the Maximum N1 Frame Size e Setting the Window Size e Setting the Maximum N2 Retry Count Setting the Maximum T1 Acknowledge Timer e Setting the Maximum T2 Acknowledge Timer e Setting the Maximum T3 Disconnect Timer
35. With Accept Loopback Request enabled see Setting a Loopback Configuration to set the type of loopback See the Accept Loopback Request parameter on page A 33 for information Setting a Loopback Configuration Setting this parameter immediately places the port in loopback mode without a request from the remote test equipment Set the loopback configuration by specifying one of the following options e Payload Loopback Received signals are looped through the T1 framer then looped back for retransmission This method maintains bit sequence integrity for information bits but does not maintain the integrity of frames or superframes e Line Loopback Received signals do not go through the framing device before being looped back out This method ensures minimum penetration e No Loopback the default This option deactivates any current loopback See the Loopback Configuration parameter on page A 33 for information Setting the Source of Send Performance Messages On DMCTI net modules and QMCT1 or QMCTI w DSOA link modules only you can specify the source of send performance messages e Customer Inst Indicates that the customer installation supplies the messages e Carrier Indicates that the carrier supplies the messages See the Send Performance Measurement CR Addr parameter on page A 34 for information 117345 B Rev 00 7 15 Configuring WAN Line Services Setting the Source of Accept Performance Messages
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37. adds the HDLC address and control fields as a prefix to the frame Select the HDLC service type for this logical line 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 15 117345 B Rev 00 A 37 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Local HDLC Address Configured MCE1 or MCT1 Connector gt MCEI or MCTI Logical Lines 7 DCEI2lIDTElA41I51617 Specifies the 1 byte local HDLC address of this logical line The DCE address is 1 the DTE address is 3 Select DCE DTE or specify an explicit address value 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 16 Remote HDLC Address Configured MCE1 or MCTI Connector gt MCEI or MCTI Logical Lines 7 DCEI2lIDTElA41I51617 Specifies the 1 byte remote HDLC address of this logical line The DCE address is 1 the DTE address is 3 Select DCE DTE or specify an explicit address value 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 17 A 38 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Rate Adaption Configured QMCT1 Connector gt MCTI Logical Lines 56K LSB 64K 56K MSB 56K LSB 9 6K 19 2K Sets the number of data bits transmitted and their bit positions in the timeslot to achieve the data rate T
38. and logs an event message Set the timer value 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 3 1 8 FDL Configuration FT1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt FT1 Port Parameters ANSI 403 ANSI 403 AT amp T 54016 None Selects a facility data link FDL mode only when the line is configured with an ESF line type The default ANSI 403 conforms to the 1989 ANSI T1 403 specification Carrier to Customer Installation DSI Metallic Interface AT amp T 54016 conforms to the 1989 AT amp T specification Requirements for Interfacing Digital Terminal Equipment to Services Employing the Extended Superframe Format Specify the FDL mode 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 4 1 14 A 46 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Remote FDL HDLC Address Mode FT1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt FT1 Port Parameters BY AZ BY Selects the FDL address mode to determine whether the local FDL responds to HDLC address BY or AZ in messages from the remote FDL Specify the FDL address mode 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 3 1 9 Accept Loopback Request FT1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt FT1 Port Parameters Enable Enable Disable Enables or disables loop up and loop down code detection When this parameter is enabled this
39. errors Set the KG84A timer cycle to 5 10 25 50 100 200 or 500 ms on this interface Using Site Manager See the KG84A Cycle parameter on page A 66 for information KG84A Sync Loss Interval By default the router waits 50 cycles after detecting an FCS error to receive a valid frame before declaring a loss of synchronization Set the KG84A loss interval to 5 10 25 50 100 200 or 500 cycles on this interface Using Site Manager See the KG84A Sync Loss Interval parameter on page A 67 for information KG84A Remote Resync Wait By default the router waits 200 cycles when synchronization is lost and a remotely initiated resynchronization has been detected You can set the number of cycles that the router waits for the remote KG84A device to complete a resynchronization operation to 2 5 10 25 50 100 200 or 500 After this number of cycles the router determines that the resynchronization failed and initiates another resynchronization Note that if you press the RESYNC button on the local KG84A device the router responds as if it detected a remotely initiated resynchronization Use different settings at each end of the point to point link to avoid a possible race condition Configure the KG84A remote resynchronization wait on this interface 117345 B Rev 00 2 23 Configuring WAN Line Services Using Site Manager See the KG84A Remote Resync Wait parameter on page A 67 for information KG84A Sync Pul
40. interface The line type setting determines the coding scheme Loop Down Sends a loop down code to the remote end to stop the line loopback condition FDL Payload Loop Sends a loop up code to the remote end to initiate payload loopback FDL Disable Payload Sends a loop down code to the remote end to stop the payload loopback FDL Line Loop Cl Sends a Customer Installation Cl loopback message FDL Line Loop IA Sends a Cl loopback message indicating that it originates from the CSU FDL Line Loop IB Sends a Cl loopback message indicating that it originates from the DSU FDL Disable Line Loop Disables generation of FDL line loopback codes FDL Disable All Sends a universal loopback deactivate code to stop all loopback activity In payload loopback the signal loops through the T1 framing device before the received signal is looped back for retransmission In line loopback the signal does not go through the framing device Caution Wait for the window to update before selecting another command 117345 B Rev 00 8 27 Chapter 9 Configuring Multiline Services This chapter describes how to configure multiline services It contains the following sections Section Page Overview of Multiline Configurations 9 1 Configuring Multiline Services 9 5 Overview of Multiline Configurations A multiline configuration is a circuit that consists of m
41. is 1600 bytes by default You can change it to any size from 3 to 4608 bytes for the logical line See the MTU Size bytes parameter on page A 53 for information Enabling or Disabling Remote Loopback Detection Setting the Remote Loopback Detection parameter enables or disables detection of the driver s BofL packets on this logical line as long as the BofL Enable Disable parameter is enabled for this interface If you select Enable to put the line in loopback detection mode the driver will bring down the interface when it detects its BofL packets You can disable or reenable remote loopback detection on this interface See the Remote Loopback Detection parameter on page A 53 for information Configuring BERT Diagnostic Pattern Tests FT1 link modules support the bit error rate test BERT on individual logical lines In BERT mode the router introduces deliberate error patterns into the transmitted bit stream on a single logical line It can generate patterns such as all ones all Zeros or a quasi random signal sequence QRSS pattern To configure BERT diagnostics 1 Enable BERT mode on the FT1 logical line See the BERT Mode parameter on page A 53 for information 2 With BERT mode enabled specify the bit pattern transmitted during BERT diagnostics Valid BERT test pattern options are as follows e Zero e Ones e QRSS e 2el5 e 2e15 Inverted 117345 B Rev 00 8 19 Configuring WAN Line Services e 2e20 e
42. local DCE In a Loop B test the output of the transmitting section of the DCE is returned to the receiving section of the DCE The CA LED DCE Ready must be on e Remote Line Loop C Allows the DTE to check the functions of the transmission path to the remote DCE interface Figure 5 2 illustrates how the DTE and DCE transmit loopback signals over Local Digital Loop A Local Line Loop B and Remote Line Loop C 117345 B Rev 00 5 9 Configuring WAN Line Services Loop A Local DTE Local DCE HSSI gt Loop B Local DTE Local DCE Remote DCE Remote DTE HSSI Loop C Local DTE Local DCE Remote DCE Remote DTE HSI0005A Figure 5 2 DTE to DCE Loopback Testing Using Site Manager See the Loopback Configuration parameter on page A 17 for information 5 10 117345 B Rev 00 Chapter 6 Configuring E1 and T1 Services This chapter describes customizing line parameters for E1 and TI WAN interfaces It contains the following sections Section Overview of E1 and T1 Services Editing T1 Services Editing E1 Services Overview of E1 and T1 Services T1 services use digital signals to allow two pairs of wires to carry 24 voice or data transmissions E1 services use digital signals to allow two pairs of wires to carry 30 voice or data transmissions E1 services 2 048 CEPT are the European equivalent of T1 services 117345 B Rev 00 6 1 Configuring WAN Line Services
43. of the point to point circuit For example if the remote address is DTE configure the local address as DCE If you configure X 25 on this line set this parameter to either DCE or DTE See the Local HDLC Address parameter on page A 52 for information Setting the Remote HDLC Address Specify the 1 byte HDLC address of the remote FT1 interface as follows e DCE e DTE e An explicit address value 2 4 5 6 or 7 Use unique HDLC addresses for the local and remote interfaces at either end of the point to point circuit For example if the local address is DTE configure the remote address as DCE If you configure X 25 on this line set this parameter to either DCE or DTE See the Remote HDLC Address parameter on page A 52 for information Setting the CRC Size By default the router uses the 16 bit CRC type The router appends a 16 bit CRC to the transmitted frames and performs a 16 bit CRC on received frames You can change to 32 bit CRC where the router appends a 32 bit CRC to transmitted frames and performs a 32 bit CRC on received frames You can set CRC size for the logical line See the CRC Size parameter on page A 52 for information 8 18 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring FT1 Services Setting the MTU Size The router uses the transmit receive buffer size MTU to configure the largest frame that the router can transmit or receive across this FT1 port The router discards frames larger than this value The MTU
44. path on a physical circuit See line parameter A Site Manager variable that defines a specific MIB attribute or a set of MIB attributes See attribute port On a network device or a user end station a logical point of termination for data sent or received by a specific protocol or application See connector slot The physical and electrical means to connect an interface module in a network device directly or indirectly to a physical network medium 117345 B Rev 00 Glossary 1 A address mode FDL HDLC 7 14 8 9 A 32 A 47 addressing point to point connections conventions 2 16 explicit 2 17 alarm signal BERT mode 7 39 8 24 AMI line coding FT 1 8 7 A 45 MCE1 7 40 A 26 MCTI 7 12 A 30 ANSI 403 7 14 7 40 8 9 8 25 A 32 A 46 asynchronous parameters Baud Rate 2 32 3 4 A 4 Cfg RxQ Length 3 6 A 7 Cfg TxQ Length 3 6 A 6 editing 3 1 Enable 2 6 3 2 A 2 Idle Timer 3 5 A 4 Local Port 3 4 A 4 MTU 3 3 A 2 Receive Window 3 5 A 5 Remote IP Addr 3 3 A 3 Remote Port 3 4 A 3 Start Protocol 3 3 A 3 TCP Inactive Limit 3 6 A 6 TCP KeepAlive 3 5 A 5 WAN Serial Interface Type A 73 A 74 AT amp T 54016 7 14 7 40 8 9 8 25 A 32 A 46 attribute defined Glossary 1 AZ address mode 7 14 8 9 A 32 A 47 B B channels ISDN 7 35 B8ZS line coding 6 5 A 30 A 45 117345 B Rev 00 Index bandwidth on demand BOD 9 5 Bay Command Console BCC 2 2 5 2 BayStack rou
45. port Set to Disable only if you want to disable the MCT1 port 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 3 1 2 117345 B Rev 00 A 29 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Line Type MCTI Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt MCT1 Port Parameters ESF Unframed T1 ESF SF D4 Specifies the frame format ESF transmits superframes consisting of 24 individual SF D4 frames and provides enhanced signaling and synchronization SF D4 transmits superframes consisting of 12 individual frames Select the appropriate frame format for your T1 equipment Use Unframed T1 only with BERT mode to match the line type 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 4 1 6 Line Coding MCTI Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt MCT1 Port Parameters B8ZS AMI B8ZS Specifies a line coding method B8ZS line coding replaces a block of eight consecutive binary zeros with an 8 bit B8ZS code containing bipolar violations in the fourth and seventh bit positions of the substituted code In the receive direction the B8ZS code is detected and replaced with eight consecutive binary zeros AMI line coding is also bipolar a binary zero is transmitted as zero volts and a binary 1 is transmitted as either a positive or negative pulse opposite in polarity to the previous pulse When configured for
46. software interface complies with the North American and European ISDN PRI standards The North American standard provides 23 B channels of 64 Kb s each and one 64 Kb s D channel The European standard provides 30 B channels and one D channel 7 34 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services To configure ISDN PRI B channels Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 Start at the PRI Logical Lines window Figure 7 12 Click on B Channels The MCE1 Timeslots window Figure 7 13 or the MCT1 Timeslots window opens This window represents the timeslots 31 for MCE1 24 for MCT1 Select a timeslot to assign to the B channel Select B Channel Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each timeslot you want to assign or click on Select All to assign all timeslots to the B channel Click on OK 7 Select the B channel in the scroll box Edit the MTU Size bytes parameter for the B channel The router uses the MTU to configure the largest frame that the logical line can transmit or receive The PRI MTU is 1600 bytes by default You can change it to any size from 3 to 4608 bytes See the MTU Size bytes parameter on page A 40 9 Click on Apply 10 Click on Done The Configuration Manager window opens 117345 B Rev 00 7 35 Configuring WAN Line Services Slot 3 MCE1 1 PRI Logical Lines Done BO NNNM MTU S
47. specific number of data bits The parameter options are five six seven and eight Select the number of data bits that is appropriate for your network The default setting is eight 117345 B Rev 00 2 33 Configuring WAN Line Services Using Site Manager See the Pasync Data Bits parameter on page A 73 for information Setting the Pasync Stop Bits The Pasync Stop Bits parameter sets the interval at the end of a transmitted polled AOT packet allowing the receiving router to pause before accepting the next packet More stop bits create a longer pause at the receiving router Specify either one or two stop bits The default setting is two Using Site Manager See the Pasync Stop Bits parameter on page A 73 for information Setting the Pasync Baud Rate The Pasync Baud Rate parameter sets the transmission speed for polled AOT packets between primary and secondary routers over a TCP connection The parameter options are 150 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 and 57600 The default setting is 600 Using Site Manager See the Pasync Baud Rate parameter on page A 74 for information Editing LAPB Protocol Services The Link Access Procedure Balanced LAPB protocol is a version of the high level data link control HDLC protocol which is an OSI data link layer standard This section describes the following e LAPB Implementation on Bay Networks Routers e LAPB Parameters 2 34 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring
48. the Alarm Threshold Clear Time iae teer teet des eo Enabling or Disabling the International Bit essere 7 9 Setting the Line Impedance MCEI Net Modules Only eee 7 9 Customizing MCT1 Port Parameters M 7 10 Enabling or Disabling the MCTI Pat iacere etre pnr Deeper rdc cdd 7 11 setting the MCTI Line Type snsteccsscenanasernmunnescaveneans T 7 12 acit The MCTI Line Coding ccena oar asa it pa trad a rent eed EAE ME 7 12 Sotiug The NIDA Weve asas d re ra pode pue E 7 13 Setting the Alarm Threshold Time iius oras ib DER Hoppe loci a El blo ua OE Edo lc ER ERE DIE 7 13 Settme the Alarm Threshold Clear TIE iecit tno toties t teen Ped anarei 7 14 setting the PDL Mode for ESF Line Types ouiseseewistiozesa anuer ERER 7 14 Setting the Remote FDL HDLC Address Mode s usen Pls Accepting or Rejecting Port Loopback Requests sessirnar 7 15 Setting a Loopback CODD Pal lobi order cip posce Pod a eas M Pull et RED R Ti 7 15 Setting the Source of Send Performance Messages sse 7 15 Setting the Source of Accept Performance Messages see 7 16 Setting the Primary Clock Sounds 2o decise bibi v e RU ede egi daen M 7 16 petting th Secondary ClOCk Some uiuo serrer asterism ave Eu e eh UR KE d 7 17 onesie a GOA eei iiu NN 7 17 Cathering Reguireu InrnatlOD 6 pe teinte prt Ene cta El abe EF
49. the following sections Section Page Configuring DSU CSU Services 4 1 Configuring V 54 Loopback Tests 44 Configuring DSU CSU Services To configure DSU CSU services Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 In the Configuration Manager window The Edit Connector window opens click on the COM connector for the DSU Figure 4 1 CSU circuit 2 Click on Edit DSU CSU The Edit Adapter Module DSU CSU Parameters window opens Figure 4 2 3 Click on OK to accept the default configuration or edit the parameters before clicking on OK to initialize the changes 117345 B Rev 00 4 1 Configuring WAN Line Services Note The default serial line configuration is appropriate in most cases See Chapter 2 for information about changing the default synchronous line parameters by selecting Edit Line in the Edit Connector window Figure 4 1 DSU CSU Edit Connector Window Dirt icm Bande Transmit Clock Select Fak Transmit Boni tor Vet Leopiack Vo Time Figure 4 2 Edit Adapter Module DSU CSU Parameters Window 4 2 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring BayStack DSU CSU Services The following sections describe the configuration options for the internal BayStack DSU CSU Section Page Setting the Option Mode 4 3 Selecting the Transmit Clock Source 4 3 Enabling or Disabling the 64K Transmit Monitor 4 4 Setting the Op
50. the router can transmit on this line Set this parameter to a value appropriate for your network For X 25 specify a value of at least 5 bytes more than the maximum packet size for the packet level 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 9 Promiscuous COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters Disable Enable Disable Specifies whether the interface filters packets for addresses other than its own local address or whether address filtering is based on both the local and remote addresses When this parameter is set to Enable the interface receives all frames When this parameter is set to Disable the interface receives only frames destined for its local address Set this parameter to Enable or Disable 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 11 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Clock Source COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters External External Internal Specifies the origin of the synchronous timing signals clock If you set this parameter to Internal the router supplies the required timing signals If you set this parameter to External an external network device supplies the required timing signals In most cases this parameter should be set to External Set this parameter to Internal or External as appropriate for your networ
51. the window After setting a parameter click on Apply 7 Click on Done when you are finished setting logical line action parameters The following sections describe each logical line action parameter Configuring BERT Patterns Configuring Fractional Loopback Requests Note All changes you apply to the port in the Logical Line Actions window are in effect only while the window is active When you exit the Logical Line Actions window all logical line settings revert to their original values 7 44 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services Configuring BERT Patterns To enable BERT diagnostics on a DMCTI or QMCTI logical line 1 Set BERT mode to Enable See the BERT Mode parameter on page A 41 for information 2 Setthe bit pattern to be transmitted during BERT testing or keep the default value of all ones When a line is in BERT mode it generates patterns such as all ones all zeros or a QRSS pattern Valid test pattern options are as follows e Zero e Ones e QRSS e 2el5 e 2el5 Inverted e 2e20 e 2e23 e 2e23 Inverted See the BERT Test Pattern parameter on page A 41 for information Configuring Fractional Loopback Requests To configure channel based loopback testing on a QMCT1 or QMCTI w DS0A logical line only set one of the following fractional loopback modes to Enable e Accept Fractional Loopback Enables the logical line to send ANSI standard FT1
52. this circuit and click The Select Protocols window opens on OK 4 Select additional protocols and click on The MCE1 or MCT1 Logical Lines OK window reopens this time displaying the configured circuit with the remaining unused logical lines Figure 9 8 The circuit is currently associated with one logical line 5 Select the logical line that contains the The Circuit Definition window opens new circuit and click on Circuit Figure 9 9 In Figure 9 8 the circuit is defined for logical line 5 and is called MCE1 22 5 For information about the format of logical line names see Figure 7 7 link modules or Figure 7 8 net modules in Chapter 7 6 Click on the connector that has the unused The Select Logical Line window opens logical lines Figure 9 10 displaying the lowest numbered unused logical line 7 Select and hold down the logical line The Select Logical Line window displays number Figure 9 11 the remaining unused logical lines 8 Select a logical line to include in the The Circuit Definition window opens multiline circuit and click on OK 9 Choose File gt Exit The MCE1 or MCT1 Logical Lines window opens displaying two logical lines associated with the multiline circuit Figure 9 12 10 Click on Circuit to display the Circuit Definition window 11 Repeat steps 6 through 8 continued 9 16 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Multiline Services Site Manager Procedure continued Yo
53. time between transmissions of BofL packets Specify the time in seconds between transmissions of BofL packets 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 9 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Fractional Loopback Configured FT1 Connector gt FT1 Logical Lines Disable Enable Disable Specifies whether to use diagnostic loopback mode on this circuit In this mode the router retransmits received data to the sender Select Enable only if you want the port to be in loopback mode 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 10 WAN Protocol Configured FT1 Connector gt FT1 Logical Lines Standard Standard Passthru PPP SMDS Frame Relay Specifies the WAN protocol for this logical line Accept the current value 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 14 Service Configured FT1 Connector gt FT1 Logical Lines LLCI Transparent LLCI Sets the HDLC service type for this logical line Transparent is basic HDLC mode LLC1 adds the HDLC address and control fields as a prefix to the frame Select the HDLC service type for this logical line 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 15 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB O
54. value to 9 6 or 19 2 Kb s After you set the data rate for an SDLC connection you can assign only one timeslot to the associated logical line continued 14 Scroll to the NRZI Enable parameter and set the value to Enable for NRZI line coding or Disable for NRZ line coding as specified by the subscriber 15 If you enabled NRZI scroll to the NRZI Type parameter and set the value to Mark or Space frame format as specified by the subscriber 16 Click on Done For more information see the Rate Adaption parameter on page A 39 the NRZI Enable parameter on page A 42 and the NRZI Type parameter on page A 42 Table 7 2 provides a matrix of supported line encoding configurations Table 7 2 Line Encoding for SDLC Connections IBM Host IBM CPE NRZI Type NRZI Mark NRZ NRZI Mark NRZ NRZ NRZ NRZI Space NRZ NRZI Space NRZ NRZI Mark NRZ NRZI Mark NRZI Space NRZ 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services Configuring Non PRI Logical Lines Logical lines are the logical paths for data communication on a physical connection Add logical lines for an MCE1 or MCTI port as follows l 2 3 Define logical lines Customize logical line parameters Assign timeslots Defining Logical Lines To add the logical lines for an MCE1 or MCTI port Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 Start at the MCE1 or MCT1 Lo
55. you set a V 34 modem to its maximum modular connection speed of 28800 Kb s or higher However you could set the baud rate for a V 42bis or MNP 5 data compression modem with a high 4 to 1 compression ratio to 115200 baud By default the asynchronous baud rate is 9600 Select a baud rate from 1200 to 115200 baud 2 32 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Synchronous Services Using Site Manager See the Async Baud Rate parameter on page A 72 for information Configuring Polled Asynchronous over TCP IP Line Parameters The implementation of polled asynchronous over TCP IP AOT uses the following line parameters e Pasync Parity Type e Pasync Data Bits e Pasync Stop Bits e Pasync Baud Rate For more information about configuring polled AOT see Configuring Polled AOT Transport Services Setting the Pasync Parity Type The Pasync Parity Type parameter sets the error detection method for isolating AOT packets that were altered or damaged during transmission Asynchronous equipment typically adds a parity bit to the end of a packet before transmission This allows the receiving router to detect a transmission error if it receives a packet with an unexpected parity The parity type options are Odd Even High 1 Low 0 or None Using Site Manager See the Pasync Parity Type parameter on page A 73 for information Setting the Pasync Data Bits The Pasync Data Bits parameter sets the length of a polled AOT packet to a
56. your test actions You can view BERT statistics using the Statistics Manager utility For information about the Statistics Manager see Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager 117345 B Rev 00 7 37 Configuring WAN Line Services Before testing a port or logical line you must set the test parameters Setting Port Test Parameters Setting Logical Line Test Parameters Then start the tests Running Port Tests Running Logical Line Tests Setting Port Test Parameters To set the port test parameters Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 In dynamic mode click on a configured MCT1 or MCE1 connector in the Configuration Manager window The Logical Lines window opens Figure 7 9 on page 7 24 2 Click on Port Details The Port Parameters window opens 3 Click on Line Tests Note that the Line Tests option appears only in dynamic mode The Port Actions window opens Edit the port action parameters located in the upper portion of the window After setting a parameter click on Apply Click on Done when you are finished setting port action parameters Note All changes you apply to the port in the Port Actions window are in effect only while the window is active When you exit the Port Actions window all port settings revert to the original settings 7 38 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services
57. 0 Configuring Multiline Services See the Data Path Chooser parameter on page A 77 for information Grouping Logical Lines into a Multiline Circuit You can group as many as 31 MCEI logical lines and 24 MCT1 logical lines into one multiline circuit All logical lines in a multiline group have the same circuit name This section describes how to group unused MCEI or MCTI logical lines into one multiline circuit An unused logical line is a line without a defined circuit Note If the MCEI or MCT circuit is already configured you must delete the single line circuit before creating a multiline circuit 117345 B Rev 00 9 13 Configuring WAN Line Services Before you can group lines you must create the unused logical lines To create the unused logical lines Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 Start at the MCE1 or MCT1 Logical Lines window See Chapter 7 for details Click on an unconfigured MCE1 or MCT1 connector in the Configuration Manager window The Port Application window opens Set the Port Application Mode parameter to NONPRI then click on OK The Edit Clock Parameters window opens Select a primary and secondary clock source option then click on OK The MCE1 or MCT1 Port Parameters window opens Set the port parameters then click on OK The MCE1 or MCT1 Logical Lines window opens After customizing the port parameters click
58. 0 bytes to suit your network configuration Using Site Manager See the Max N1 Frame Size parameter on page A 19 for information Setting the Window Size The Window Size parameter specifies the default transmit and receive window size for the interface This value is the maximum number of unacknowledged frames that you allow from the router or network at any one time By default the window size is 7 frames Select a window size from 1 to 127 frames to suit your network configuration Using Site Manager See the Window Size parameter on page A 19 for information Setting the Maximum N2 Retry Count The Max N2 Retries parameter determines the value of the N2 retry count which is the number of retransmission attempts the router makes per frame before it considers the line to be down The retry count is the maximum number of attempts following the expiration of the T1 timer By default the number of times the router tries to retransmit is 10 Set the number of retries from 1 to 64 on this interface Using Site Manager See the Max N2 Retries parameter on page A 20 for information 2 38 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Synchronous Services Setting the Maximum T1 Acknowledge Timer The Max T1 Acknowledge Timer parameter specifies the time in seconds that the router waits for an acknowledgment of a frame that it has sent to the network By default this timer is set to 3 seconds Set the maximum time that the router
59. 06 For MCEI networks see the Primary Clock parameter on page A 24 for information For MCT1 networks see page A 28 For QMCTI and QMCTI w DSOA link modules and the DMCT1 net module see page A 35 The router uses the secondary clock only when the primary clock is unavailable For MCEI networks see the Secondary Clock parameter on page A 25 for information For MCT1 networks see page A 29 For QMCTI and QMCTI w DSOA link modules and the DMCT1 net module see page A 35 Customizing MCE1 Port Parameters You set values for configurable MCE line services using the MCEI Port Parameters window Figure 7 2 The MCEI port parameters apply to each of the DSO channels timeslots provided by an MCEI port connector 7 6 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services To customize MCE1 port parameters select new values for the parameters you want to edit See the following sections Section Page Enabling or Disabling the MCE1 Port 7 8 Setting the MCE1 Line Type 7 8 Setting the MCE1 Line Coding 7 8 Setting the Alarm Threshold Time 7 9 Setting the Alarm Threshold Clear Time 7 9 Enabling or Disabling the International Bit 7 9 Setting the Line Impedance MCE1 Net Modules Only 7 9 Eel Biel 4 Mies 3 BCET 1 Pari Paramelers Cancel Lk Valuing TR nab bel cable Line Type Line Coding Setup Alara Threshold seconds Clear Alara Threshold seconda Intermational Ri
60. 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 8 BofL Timeout Configured MCE1 or MCTI Connector gt MCEI or MCTI Logical Lines 5 seconds 1 to 60 seconds Indicates the time between transmissions of BofL packets Specify the time in seconds between transmissions of BofL packets 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 9 A 36 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Fractional Loopback Configured MCE1 or MCT1 Connector gt MCEI or MCTI Logical Lines Disable Enable Disable Specifies whether to use diagnostic loopback mode on this circuit In this mode the router retransmits received data to the sender Select Enable only if you want the port to be in loopback mode 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 10 WAN Protocol Configured MCE1 or MCT1 Connector gt MCEI or MCTI Logical Lines Standard For MCEI Standard PPP SMDS Frame Relay SDLC For MCTI Standard Passthru PPP SMDS Frame Relay Specifies the WAN protocol for this logical line Accept the current value 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 14 Service Configured MCE1 or MCTI Connector gt MCEI or MCTI Logical Lines LLCI Transparent LLCI Sets the HDLC service type for this logical line Transparent is basic HDLC mode LLC1
61. 1 for DCE 3 for DTE or any other address from 1 to 255 If you configure X 25 on this line set this parameter to 1 DCE or 3 DTE Specify a unique HDLC address for the local and remote interfaces at either end of a point to point connection If you configure a device at one end with a local address of 1 DCE and remote address of 3 DTE you must configure the device at the other end with a local address of 3 DTE and remote address of 1 DCE 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 30 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Remote Address COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters 7 1 to 255 Specifies the 1 byte HDLC address of the remote synchronous interface This HDLC address is used to address all frames transmitted by this interface Specify a unique HDLC address for the local and remote interfaces at either end of a point to point connection If you configure a device at one end with a local address of 1 DCE and remote address of 3 DTE you must configure the device at the other end with a local address of 3 DTE and remote address of 1 DCE 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 31 Pass Thru Local Address COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters None Any unique MAC address of exactly 12 hexadecimal digits Assigns a MAC addre
62. 2e23 e 2e23 Inverted For more information about running BERT diagnostics see Testing FT 1 Lines on page 8 22 See the BERT Test Pattern parameter on page A 54 for information Configuring NRZI Line Encoding You can configure the NRZI Enable and NRZI type parameters If applicable see Configuring a Non PRI Logical Line on page 8 12 When enabled the NRZI Enable parameter specifies nonreturn to zero inverted NRZI line encoding to communicate state changes between the subscriber s devices across the frame relay network You can disable communication of such state changes by setting this parameter to Disable See the NRZI Enable parameter on page A 54 for information The NRZI Type parameter specifies the NRZI encoding format in the frame on the logical line Ignore NRZI Type if you set NRZI Enable to Disable Valid options are as follows e Mark This format uses a 0 bit to indicate a state change and a 1 bit to indicate no state change e Space This format uses a 1 bit to indicate a state change and a 0 bit to indicate no state change See the NRZI Type parameter on page A 55 for information 8 20 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring FT1 Services Assigning Timeslots After configuring logical lines you configure channels DSOs of bandwidth by grouping 1 to 24 contiguous or noncontiguous DSO timeslots per DS1 frame To assign timeslots Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds
63. 7 22 Figure 7 6 Add Circuit Window MCEI Example 5 5 i rS Rep k ursa tao tannines 7 22 Figure 7 7 Default Circuit Name for Link Modules cce rtr rte aua Festa Figure 7 8 Default Circuit Name for ASN Net Modules sse 7 23 Figure 7 9 Logical Lines Window with One Circuit Defined MCEI Example 7 24 Figure 7 10 Timeslots Window MCTI Example eee 7 33 Figure 7 11 Assigning a Timeslot MCE1 Example essent 7 34 Figure 7 12 PRI Logical Lines Window MCEI Example signees NAS 7 36 Figure 7 13 MCEI Timeslots Window ISDN PRI Configurations see 7 36 Figure 8 1 Part Application Wily uuo cepas br pde Oden DAR UE Ee sua denieeiceuas 8 3 Figure 8 2 Window Contanung Chock Parameters 1i err een treo ae oko tae EA E S Ed rd dan 8 3 Figure 8 3 PY Port Parameters Window aues aeepecepipc tr SE Hr FEISP REONE o PU Rc ein US 8 6 Figure 8 4 Logical Lane Window Before Defining Circuit 1e tiet arise data 8 13 Figure 8 5 Add Coemt Window iia gud ip b QURE EAE UE Lg D lai t dd 8 13 Figure 8 6 Default Circuit Name for ARN Link Modules eene 8 14 Figure 8 7 Logical Line Window with One Circuit Defined sss 8 15 Figure 8 8 Tuneslote Window iue terrier repre USE pUNSEPIB oasis PEEUE CERE EEE SERES E 8 22 Figure 9 1 Wei Lina ie Cron LT Neto 9 3 Figure 9 2 Multiline Circuit Comprising Three Synch
64. A 64 Remote Loopback Detection 2 28 A 70 Retry Count 2 25 A 61 Retry Timer 2 27 A 61 RTS Enable 2 12 A 59 Service 2 14 A 60 Index 5 Signal Mode 2 11 A 59 Sync B Channel Override 2 30 A 71 Sync Force IFTF A 71 Sync Hold Down Time 2 29 A 69 Sync Line Coding 2 21 A 70 Sync Media Type 2 20 A 66 Sync Polling 2 20 A 68 Sync Priority 2 29 A 72 Transmit Window Size 2 15 A 62 WAN Protocol 2 17 A 65 T T1 6 9 configuring for multiline 9 2 DSX 1 6 5 frame format 6 3 overview 6 1 parameters B8ZS Support 6 5 A 75 Clock Mode A 75 Enable 6 3 A 74 Frame Type 6 4 A 74 Line Buildout 6 6 A 75 Mini Dacs 6 6 A 76 signals 6 4 6 9 7 8 7 12 8 7 synchronization 6 9 Technical Solutions Centers xxiv time fill pattern interframe 2 31 7 29 A 71 timeslots FT1 8 21 MCE and MCTI 7 32 V V 54 loopback 4 7 4 9 Index 6 117345 B Rev 00
65. AMI line coding the MCTI link module remains synchronized upon receiving up to 45 consecutive zeros Select the line coding method 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 4 1 7 A 30 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Signal Level dB MCTI Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt MCT1 Port Parameters 0 0 dB 15 dB 7 5 dB 0 0 dB 0 5 dB 0 8 dB 1 1 dB 1 5 dB Specifies the T1 transmit power level in decibels dB The DS1 values of 15 and 7 5 dB are long haul the carrier determines these values if 0 0 dB is not sufficient The DSX1 values of 0 0 0 5 0 8 1 1 and 1 5 dB are short haul they correspond to the cable length as follows 0 0 dB 0 to 133 ft 0 5 dB 133 to 255 ft 0 8 dB 255 to 399 ft 1 1 dB 399 to 533 ft 1 5 dB 533 to 655 ft Specify the decibel level based on the length of the cable or as the carrier specifies 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 3 1 6 Setup Alarm Threshold seconds MCTI Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt MCT1 Port Parameters 2 seconds 2 to 10 seconds Specifies the time in seconds that MCT1 tolerates a performance defect or anomaly If the performance defect or anomaly is still present when this time interval expires MCT1 records a perfo
66. AMI line coding instead e The MCT port uses B8ZS transmit and receive line coding by default You can select AMI line coding instead For a description of these line coding methods see Setting the MCEI Line Coding or Setting the MCTI Line Coding earlier in this chapter Setting the Line Type The line type setting depends on whether you are testing an MCEI or MCTI line e MCE line Select the appropriate frame format for the associated E1 equipment you are testing El The default EI CRC Adds a 4 byte CRC trailer at the end of each frame e MCTI line Select the appropriate frame format for testing ESF The default FDL port actions apply SF D4 For a detailed description of SF and ESF formats see Setting the T1 Frame Type in Chapter 6 Setting FDL Options MCT1 Only Facility data link FDL options apply only when the MCTI line type is configured as ESF for testing Select one of the following ESF line types e ANSI The default conforms to the 1989 ANSI T1 403 specification Carrier to Customer Installation DSI Metallic Interface e AT amp T Conforms to the 1989 AT amp T specification Requirements for Interfacing Digital Terminal Equipment to Services Employing the Extended Superframe Format 7 40 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services Setting the Signal Level MCT1 Only By default the T1 transmit power level is 0 0 dB Specify a decibel level f
67. B Object ID MTU Size bytes Configured FT1 Connector gt FT1 Logical Lines 1600 bytes 3 to 4608 bytes Specifies the transmit receive buffer size MTU to configure the largest frame that the router can transmit or receive over this port The router discards frames larger than this value Specify a value in the range 3 to 4608 bytes 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 55 Remote Loopback Detection Configured FT1 Connector gt FT1 Logical Lines Disable Enable Disable Enables or disables detection of the driver s BofL packets provided that you set the Breath of Life BofL Enable Disable parameter to Enable If you select Enable and put the line into loopback mode the downstream driver will bring down the interface when it detects its BofL packets Select Enable or Disable 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 56 BERT Mode Configured FT1 Connector gt FT1 Logical Lines Disable Enable Disable Selecting Enable activates BERT mode To activate BERT mode select Enable and click on Apply 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 62 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID BERT Test Pattern Configured FT1 Connector gt FT1 Logical Lines Ones Zeros Ones QRSS 2e15 2e15 Inverted 2e20 2e23 2e23 Inverted Specifies the bit pattern transmitted during B
68. D Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Sync Priority COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters 1 1 to 50 Used by dial or switched services to assign priority to lines in the same demand or backup pool For example the router uses a line of priority 1 before it uses a line of priority 2 Assign a priority number to each line in the backup pool The lower the number the higher the priority 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 97 WAN Serial Interface Type COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters Sync Sync Async Determines whether this interface uses synchronous or asynchronous communication If you are using asynchronous PPP select Async otherwise accept the default 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 109 Async Baud Rate COM Connector Edit Line Edit SYNC Parameters 9600 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 28800 38400 57600 64000 76800 96000 115200 When the WAN Serial Interface Type parameter is set to Async determines the transmission speed between the modem and this interface Select a value that is greater than or equal to the speed of the modem 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 110 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Defau
69. EE FURTHER AGREES THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS THE ENTIRE AND EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BAY NETWORKS AND LICENSEE WHICH SUPERSEDES ALL PRIOR ORAL AND WRITTEN AGREEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE PARTIES PERTAINING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT NO DIFFERENT OR ADDITIONAL TERMS WILL BE ENFORCEABLE AGAINST BAY NETWORKS UNLESS BAY NETWORKS GIVES ITS EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING AN EXPRESS WAIVER OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT iv 117345 B Rev 00 Contents About This Guide Betore Yon BESIN primaarne ap er erer URS caanquness NE E TO R ERER tensa NN XX Ses vcn di Me S dua deGaseea mea apedsomaeeseanteeenacune XX AOON paha Em xxi Bay Networks Technical PublicHHONS Juseere ee p RMPEHTERSReE EXAM EARAEEMMR ERES FARrEE FREIE REPRE REL PRESE xxiii Bay Networks CUSODOE SENICE cecus iata pde pH DE RAE HRK eee einen XXiv lan to Ciel Help e XXiv Bay Networks Educational Serre iessatoseGiiipe uptatie Up Ib Hp pbi Roa da ee DAE Vv ERES LED XXV Chapter 1 Getting Started Sar sau TOS C DS ess Speeds case cana tees see gcec bRmua e Pata MM Gp UE raid p MEE E 1 1 Wiar s me Derant Conin UAR EO o S ET EL statis the Conlriurfaliod THIS oparoan er ro EE R E IR OREORE HR UR EE EO HN EON PH erba APR DNE 1 2 summary of WAN Line ConfiguraHon Serves issscssssssevesisossnes ids ereer Eva kid er PEERS HERR LO App ARA 1 3 Accessing Line Parameters with Configuration Manager ccccscsesesescseseeeeseseeeea
70. EI or MCTI link or net module supports Note DMCEI and DMCTI link modules contain a single clock chip that provides the timing signals for both ports Therefore clock parameters that you set for the first port apply to the second port on the module Timing is independent for the two ports on a DMCTI net module and for the four ports on a QMCTI and QMCT1 w DSOA link module For these modules you select the timing source for each port 74 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services To set the clock parameters Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 In the Edit Clock Parameters window select a primary clock source option Select the secondary backup clock source option Click on OK The MCE1 Port Parameters window Figure 7 2 or MCT1 Port Parameters window Figure 7 3 opens You access the Edit Clock Parameters window based on which link or net module you are configuring and whether you have already configured the port Newly installed Single or Dual Port MCE1 or MCT1 link module The Edit DS1E1 Clock Parameters window opens automatically the first time you configure an interface Configured Single or Dual Port MCE1 or MCTI link or net module Click on the CLOCK connector for the MCE1 or MCT1 module on the Configuration Manager window Newly installed DMCT1 net module QMCT1 link module or QMCTI w DSOA link module The Edit QMCTI Clock P
71. ER Frees Cable Tipe Retry Timer tenths of nesa Extended Fechoirmereres Remote Loopback Detection Sye Priority Hold Doun Tims Figure 2 6 Edit SYNC Parameters Window 4 of 4 Setting the Retry Count By default the router makes 16 attempts to retransmit a frame before a line is declared down Specify the number of retransmission attempts from 1 to 64 for the interface Using Site Manager See the Retry Count parameter on page A 61 for information 117345 B Rev 00 2 25 Configuring WAN Line Services Setting the Link Idle Timer By default the router determines that a synchronous interface is idle after 9 seconds The router disables an idle line Set the Link Idle Timer parameter to a value from 1 to 9999 seconds Using Site Manager See the Link Idle Timer parameter on page A 61 for information Enabling or Disabling Extended Control By default the control fields of all S and I frames are 1 octet in length and I frame numbering is Modulo 8 With the Extended Control S and I frames parameter you can extend the control fields of S and I frames to 2 octets in length and numbering of all I frames to Modulo 128 Enable or disable extended control of S and I frames for the interface Using Site Manager See the Extended Control S and I frames parameter on page A 62 for information Enabling or Disabling Receiver Ready Signals By default the synchronous interface does not send a receiv
72. ERT diagnostics When a port is in BERT mode it can generate patterns such as all ones all zeros or a quasi random signal sequence QRSS pattern Select a test pattern and click on Apply 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 63 NRZI Enable Configured FT1 Connector gt FT1 Logical Lines Disable Enable Disable The software uses this parameter only if you installed an FT1 DSOA link module Disable specifies no communication of state changes between the subscriber s devices over the frame relay network Enable specifies NRZI line encoding to communicate such state changes If you are configuring the router connection to the host side and the NRZI settings of the host and CPE match use the Disable setting If they do not match set this parameter to Enable If you are configuring the router connection to the remote access side and the NRZI settings of the controller and CPE match use the Disable setting If they do not match set this parameter to Enable 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 66 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID NRZI Type Configured FT1 Connector gt FT1 Logical Lines Mark Mark Space The software uses this parameter only if you installed a FT1 DSOA link module and you set the NRZI Enable parameter to Enable This parameter specifies the NRZI encoding type in the frame on the logical line The Mark forma
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74. FDL Mode for ESF Line Types The MCTI interface selects a facility data link FDL mode only when the Line Type parameter is configured as ESF see Setting the MCTI Line Type earlier in this chapter Select one of the following ESF line types e ANSI 403 The default conforms to the 1989 ANSI T1 403 specification Carrier to Customer Installation DSI Metallic Interface e AT amp T 54016 Conforms to the 1989 AT amp T specification Requirements for Interfacing Digital Terminal Equipment to Services Employing the Extended Superframe Format e None See the FDL Configuration parameter on page A 32 for information Setting the Remote FDL HDLC Address Mode You can select the FDL HDLC address mode to determine how the local FDL responds to HDLC addresses in messages from the remote FDL Set the FDL address mode to BY or AZ for this MCT1 interface See the Remote FDL HDLC Address Mode parameter on page A 32 for information 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services Accepting or Rejecting Port Loopback Requests By default the MCT1 port accepts requests from a remote device to go into loopback mode During loopback the port loops receive data back onto the T1 transmit path The remote or intermediate test equipment then performs diagnostics on the network between the equipment and the port You can disable detection of remote loop up and loop down code to prevent the port from accepting loopback requests
75. Fractional Loopback Requests tccccscssaasssaasosaasnacesscensaacasoasdnandssancanncsasaceanes 7 45 Running Logical Lime Tests iusso h era vueseersh Er HE VALER ERR EURT OVE ORAA 7 46 Chapter 8 Configuring FT1 Services Overview of PT Services socsiscisennsaisessciesustoisciecaniacarscetinearcniacaraccenin AREE O msde ate REER 8 1 Mesi sate Mc aT ce 8 2 Selectia me Pont FPP an Od Nr S 8 2 Sette tie Clock Parom ei coosrenre r Greed nd rk o dk ee ene 8 3 117345 B Rev 00 xi Customizing FTT Port Parameters 22e ener rre rep vid VIN ril rt o PE ERE ERR 8 5 Enabling or Disabling tne PT I Pori cope ppt b IE pGU abs v apa DEEP e I Dd 8 6 Setting Me ETT Line Type du soper REN UN HORA ER M BI HERE ERU EINE ERO M ba Ed 8 6 setting the FIT Line Coding ii aac ier report aT E PCIE FDXSRR ERI conn CER RAEE 8 7 Seline tbe SIenal Leyl iius sino E EORR RA RR RM uA Pa pL IPM Masa pie api AN QE 8 7 Setting the Alarm Threshold Time nm b EE Rn Setting the Alarm Threshold Clear Tune L uieieectensci pe bh nbth Ran iakin 8 8 Setting the FDL Mode for ESF Line Types iot PIE HEIN ceder epa e RR n PAG 8 9 Setting the Remote FOL HDLC Address Mode is ivciesnscesnesccosiansicnancesseineavienrecemeeneanswnns 8 9 Accepting or Rejecting Port Loopback Requests seen 8 9 Setting a Loopback Configuration UR ee Spee Ses 8 10 Setting the Source of Send Performance Messages sss 8 10
76. HERR EA O KH RIR digi EPOR EEREN SEEN ES 8 20 MA GA EIC Oi m T 8 21 xii 117345 B Rev 00 PIS CASS I qe nnm 8 22 pat tue CE accep dbe bea ere HE EQ ELA PER RUE SO EOEIUERER EL ODER URE RUE RR ea te ery terre re 8 22 Seta Port Test Puramieberq iosutesae eate nw EUDRU PR QURE PIENE QURE EUM meme ELMO La bv RA UNE 8 23 Enabling or Disabling BERT Mode eo tete DIM EUR PRISEFEIAR tens REPER KE UE ERESR ERIS PRESUEER TEE 8 24 Seine fhe BERT Alani Type cisne aeS ai REN ERN M RR ELM 8 24 Settima the BERF Test Patim ined id eI ted un SoG deens 8 24 Setting the Lims Coding Metho sss sscasiiiciassassscatcacactecassncasatsatenssisaniausaaadeiarsssassasabasedveas 8 24 DERBI LDE TIPE Lue E hr ERR C bp iene hse eae 8 25 Setting FDL Options Hr 8 25 eG e o Mn 8 25 Punime Pon I gr dee ec e EET 8 26 Chapter 9 Configuring Multiline Services Oyernew of Mukilne alis uS cie osa boe bic d Gro spe RU de Ib EP EEE quM de ER qe As c REO nes 9 1 Types or Moselle S DECIR 2i uci ia dapi CD seen OURAR EEUU A RU MIS O eEN RED 9 2 Plus sot Lotes CUORE oisinkin cc DERE MeL RITU MEAE DOR REL AE IHER IEEE EDU A 9 2 Benen Ot a Multiline Com ruraliom Wee are a a E Mia Thee ESAE e R ee AE 9 3 DOCE CURSIEF ONS oii ape cte RU PDA DR E A 9 4 Frame Reli fv a 9 4 Mate PPP sersan ERR ERN REE T EREEREER E SER 9 5 Hand idiots Demand BOD ssec a M EE esu eT a UE pattie rer Re ER 9 5 Groupi
77. IE OUR AATA 7 17 oS ENT Paranee aasicss ct sxcconns danas c E anaes dagevaveaeaanty A AE E 7 19 Condsunns Non PRI Logical Limes 2 s5 cissaiainessiccesisadenetesstncsneacsntaestecossariane T 7 21 Detinmip Logical LINES cerner rp eii spe ee babe E HAS ies HR 7 21 Customs Logical Line Parameters saos eae e Hee v EPIRI nici RU A FEBRE Eel EPA 7 24 Enabling or Disabling the Logical Line Lice occ eecis eot tnst cos eet ose cesevesseriosavansavans 7 26 Enabling or Disabling BotL Messages 2iooiaieti tbyn rs Cep ERRIR ennor 7 26 Derme ine Doll Pine gui i1 sso cien i PE ES E eis ER D eeene Hanae 7 26 Enabling or Disabling Logical Line Loopback M 7 26 Viewing the Configured WAN Protocol 1 ase taces tases cases robot p pR E vases sine xke dn 7 27 Sens Wie EIDLE Serie ie dasaedtduetetbu ditiis RUM C Dp Ria pepe 7 27 x 117345 B Rev 00 setting the Local HDLC Address sj csscsasserepcaraisrstetviiivatenticapseeabinenr eek nee CE Ore de 7 27 Sets the Remote HOLC Address ua cani asp deb e RR Re D rA EA REESE e d 7 28 Seton Rate Adaption wis iaooosbisEIIEIEOI GO AEUH CIR URREEA E ERU UEIPR UE osi CH ERU UR 7 28 Setting the Inteiframe Time Fill Patteri 22r rrr re rrt rer reo rper 7 29 Setting tbe CRU SIE siana R ASE R R 7 29 Setting the MTU Size assem T Hn wee FL Enabling or Disabling Remote Loopback Detection sse 7 30 Contivanne BERT Diagnostic Patte
78. Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Cfg RxQ Length COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit Asynchronous Parameters None 1 to 255 bytes Specifies the maximum receive queue length in bytes This parameter reduces the size of the driver receive queue if the receive queue is larger than the value of this parameter Specify a value in the range 1 to 255 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 3 1 38 117345 B Rev 00 A 7 Configuring WAN Line Services DSU CSU Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID On a BayStack AN ANH or ARN router only you access the DSU CSU line services parameters from the Configuration Manager window Option Mode COM Connector gt Edit DSU CSU gt Edit DSU CSU Parameters DDS1 56KBPS DDS1 56KBPS CC 64KBPS Identifies the type of Telco service to which the DSU CSU is connected The data rate of the DSU CSU must match the network service Select DDS1 56KBPS when connected to a DDS1 56 Kb s line Select CC 64KBPS when connected to a Clear Channel 64 Kb s line 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 30 1 1 6 Transmit Clock Source COM Connector gt Edit DSU CSU gt Edit DSU CSU Parameters Slave Slave Master Determines the default transmit timing clock source for transmitting data
79. Setting a Loopback Configuration Setting this parameter immediately places the port in loopback mode without a request from the remote test equipment Set the loopback configuration by specifying one of the following options e Payload Loopback Received signals are looped through the T1 framer then looped back for retransmission This method maintains bit sequence integrity for information bits but does not maintain the integrity of frames or superframes e Line Loopback Received signals do not go through the framing device before being looped back out This method ensures minimum penetration e No Loopback the default This option deactivates any current loopback See the Loopback Configuration parameter on page A 48 for information Setting the Source of Send Performance Messages On FTI link modules you can specify the source of send performance messages e Customer Inst Indicates that the customer installation supplies the messages e Carrier Indicates that the carrier supplies the messages See the Send Performance Measurement CR Addr parameter on page A 48 for information Setting the Source of Accept Performance Messages On FT link modules you can specify the source from which the router accepts send performance messages e Customer Inst Indicates that the router accepts messages only from the customer installation e Carrier Indicates that the router accepts messages only from the carrier See th
80. Setting the Source of Accept Performance Messages see 8 10 aestus the Primary Clock SBED acier bI aiea oaae N REA RUE E A 8 11 Seting the Secondary Clock SOBGE eco rtt rrt bn Core RU reb imei CR pc OE dp 8 11 iontipiring a Noe PRI Lorical LIDE 1uuinasb spi p one Op Io eia da RE MI CRI RN pU ME 8 12 Defining Logical Lite uio iude aai T 8 12 Customizing Logical Line Parameters iusserit p PR KEREPEERE VR PIC an Re iaaii Ea RAP UR 8 14 Enabling of Disabling the Logical Lue emirtes pOlab ir I eR DERE ene R Reds up qo QD DUE 8 16 Enabling or Disabling BofL Messages csser oari 8 16 Setter ine Poil WUTEOUE crisis lt cnisnesdsnainniasc mernacciants DARE UT hariennir EARRA ERE 8 17 Enabling or Disabling Logical Line Loopback M 8 17 Viewing the Configured WAN Protocol Lace rore tee Fue a 8 17 Sentime the HDLC Service Type 2ascedeisedesbasd intem iuis pone Ue Fama dR d Au DM Min PUE 8 17 Seth the Local HDLE Address qaasi rate aa UE Plo te On ER itd E bU 8 18 Setting the Remote HDLC Acddteus issioscueenerconas tp ERR aR ni e OE ERAS pre DRE 8 18 Setor MECRO MES iocus too eva cn E Rai bog PED Er RENE DD RES HERE 8 18 Setting the MTU SIG iau cei rire erepti SE R VO ap O E RA 8 19 Enabling or Disabling Remote Loopback Detection sseee 8 19 Configuring BERT Diagnostic Pattern Tests 555r titre t xi cR ERE Olai ca 8 19 Contipumug NE ZI Line Encoding sserrep
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82. T1 services A Configuring multiline services V For information about starting BCC for synchronous services see Chapter 2 For information about starting BCC for HSSI services see Chapter 5 117345 B Rev 00 1 3 Configuring WAN Line Services Accessing Line Parameters with Configuration Manager This section describes how to access the Site Manager windows that contain physical layer line services for the configured circuits on a Bay Networks router Note This guide assumes that you are working with a router configuration file that already contains the appropriate WAN circuits for the hardware configuration See Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager for information about adding circuits to a configuration file To access line parameters Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 Inthe Site Manager main window choose The Configuration Manager window Tools gt Configuration Manager then opens Figure 1 1 select the local or remote configuration file for the router 2 Choose Circuits gt Edit Circuits The Circuit List window opens Figure 1 2 1 4 117345 B Rev 00 Getting Started Configuration Mo SNMP Age File Na echpubs pbscreens lines cfg asn cfg Modei packpone Link woae BLN MIB Version x11 02 QE THEE Used Unused Description Connectors AG2104052 DB15 Quad MCT1 DSOA we NIGIEUM Mace 5295 Single Port H
83. The remote IP address is used only when the Start Protocol parameter is set to Originate Enter a valid IP address in dotted decimal notation 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 3 1 26 Remote Port COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit Asynchronous Parameters 7 1 to 65535 Specifies a remote port on the router for the TCP connection for asynchronous communications Enter a remote port number The remote port number is used only when the Start Protocol parameter is set to Originate 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 3 1 27 117345 B Rev 00 A 3 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Local Port COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit Asynchronous Parameters 2100 1 to 65535 Specifies a local port on the router for the TCP connection for asynchronous communications Enter a local port number The local port number is used only when the Start Protocol parameter is set to Answer 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 3 1 28 Baud Rate COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit Asynchronous Parameters 9600 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 Specifies the asynchronous line speed Select the appropriate line speed for this configuration 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 3 1 29 Idle Timer COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit Asynchron
84. UL L1 E FIR Configuration Remote FOL HDLC Puddeess Mode Recep Larcxahemck Regi EHE E Loopback Configuration HD LDF ULM Figure 7 3 MCT1 Port Parameters Window The MCT1 port parameters apply to each of the DSO channels timeslots provided by an MCTI port connector Enabling or Disabling the MCT1 Port The MCT1 interface is enabled by default when you add the circuit Disable or reenable this MCT1 interface without moving any cables See the Enable Disable parameter on page A 29 for information 117345 B Rev 00 7 11 Configuring WAN Line Services Setting the MCT1 Line Type Select one of the following line types frame formats for your T1 equipment e ESF Transmits extended superframes ESFs each consisting of 24 SF D4 frames provides enhanced signaling and synchronization For ESF lines you can also set the facility data link FDL mode See Setting the FDL Mode for ESF Line Types later in this chapter e SE DA Transmits superframes each consisting of 12 individual frames For more information on these frame formats see Setting the T1 Frame Type in Chapter 6 See the Line Type parameter on page A 30 for information Setting the MCT1 Line Coding T1 uses bipolar format for signals In bipolar format alternating positive and negative pulses on the digital line signify the number 1 and the absence of a pulse signifies O see Figure 6 2 in Chapter 6 A long string of zeros would ca
85. a service contract 978 916 8880 direct Europe 33 4 92 96 69 66 33 4 92 96 69 96 Asia Pacific 61 2 9927 8888 61 2 9927 8899 Latin America 561 988 7661 561 988 7550 Information about customer service is also available on the World Wide Web at support baynetworks com How to Get Help If you purchased a service contract for your Bay Networks product from a distributor or authorized reseller contact the technical support staff for that distributor or reseller for assistance If you purchased a Bay Networks service program call one of the following Bay Networks Technical Solutions Centers Technical Solutions Center Telephone number Fax number Billerica MA 800 2LANWAN 978 916 3514 Santa Clara CA 800 2LANWAN 408 495 1188 Valbonne France 33 4 92 96 69 68 33 4 92 96 69 98 Sydney Australia 61 2 9927 8800 61 2 9927 8811 Tokyo Japan 81 3 5402 0180 81 3 5402 0173 XXIV 117345 B Rev 00 About This Guide Bay Networks Educational Services Through Bay Networks Educational Services you can attend classes and purchase CDs videos and computer based training programs about Bay Networks products Training programs can take place at your site or at a Bay Networks location For more information about training programs call one of the following numbers Region Telephone number United States and
86. a working knowledge of Site Manager e You have a working knowledge of your network s physical layer components 117345 B Rev 00 xix Configuring WAN Line Services Before You Begin Conventions Before using this guide you must complete the following procedures For a new router Install the router refer to the installation manual that came with your router Connect the router to the network and create a pilot configuration file see Quick Starting Routers Configuring BayStack Remote Access or Connecting ASN Routers to a Network For all routers Add the appropriate WAN circuits for the router s hardware modules see Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Make sure that you are running the latest version of Bay Networks Site Manager and router software For instructions see Upgrading Routers from Version 7 11 xx to Version 12 00 bold text Indicates text that you need to enter command names and buttons in menu paths Example Use the dinfo command Example ATM DXI gt Interfaces gt PVCs identifies the PVCs button in the window that appears when you select the Interfaces option from the ATM DXI menu italic text Indicates variable values in command syntax descriptions new terms file and directory names and book titles quotation marks Indicate the title of a chapter or section within a book screen text Indicates data that appears on the screen
87. aces at either end of the point to point circuit For example if the local address is DTE configure the remote address as DCE If you configure X 25 on this line set this parameter to either DCE or DTE See the Remote HDLC Address parameter on page A 38 for information Setting Rate Adaption Rate adaption determines the number of data bits transmitted and their bit positions within the timeslot to achieve the data rate The term rate adaption means that by setting this parameter you are adapting to the rate of your subscriber the software does not change the rate dynamically The logical line rate adaption is 64 Kb s by default You can select one of the following e 64K Sets the data rate to 64 Kb s using all 8 bits in the timeslot e 56K MSB Sets the data rate to 56 Kb s using 7 of the 8 bits in the timeslot excluding the most significant bit MSB The MSB carries framing overhead e 56K LSB Sets the data rate to 56 Kb s using 7 of the 8 bits in the timeslot excluding the least significant bit LSB The LSB carries framing overhead e 9 6K Sets the data rate to 9 6 Kb s using DSOA frame format e 19 2K Sets the data rate to 19 2 Kb s using DSOA frame format The 64K 56K MSB and 56K LSB options specify full DSO rates The 9 6K and 19 2K options specify DSOA subrates for an SDLC connection and are available only for an installed QMCTI w DSOA link module If you choose one of these options you can as
88. ager tool to customize these settings based on your network composition and requirements Starting the Configuration Tools Before configuring WAN line services refer to the following user guides for instructions on how to start and use the Bay Networks configuration tool of your choice Configuration Tool User Guide Bay Command Console BCC Using the Bay Command Console AN BN Routers Site Manager Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Quick2Config Configuring Your Router Using the Quick2Config Tool NETarchitect Getting Started with Optivity Network Management System 8 0 Configuring and Maintaining Networks with the NETarchitect System These guides also describe generically how to create or modify a device configuration 1 2 117345 B Rev 00 Getting Started Summary of WAN Line Configuration Services After completing a basic configuration you can use this guide to customize line services as defined in the following table A check mark v indicates whether you can perform a task using the tool named at the top of the column WAN Line Services Configuration Tasks Task BCC Site Manager Configuring synchronous and LAPB services P4 V Configuring BayStack AN and ANH asynchronous P4 Services Configuring BayStack DSU CSU services v Configuring HSSI services v V Configuring E1 and T1 services 4 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 services A Configuring F
89. alues if 0 0 dB is not sufficient The DSX1 values of 0 0 0 5 0 8 1 1 and 1 5 dB are short haul they correspond to the cable length as follows 0 0 dB 0 to 133 ft 0 5 dB 133 to 255 ft 0 8 dB 255 to 399 ft 1 dB 399 to 533 ft 1 5 dB 533 to 655 ft Specify the decibel level based on the length of the cable or as the carrier specifies 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 3 1 6 117345 B Rev 00 A 45 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Setup Alarm Threshold seconds FT1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt FT1 Port Parameters 2 seconds 2 to 10 seconds Specifies the time in seconds that FT1 tolerates a performance defect or anomaly If the performance defect or anomaly is still present when this time interval expires FT1 records a performance failure and logs an event message Set the timer value 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 3 1 7 Clear Alarm Threshold seconds FT1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt FT1 Port Parameters 2 seconds 2 to 10 seconds Specifies the clear time in seconds for performance failure conditions If the defect or anomaly clears in this time interval FT1 records a performance cleared condition
90. ameter on page A 2 for information Specifying the TCP Start Protocol There are three options for the TCP start protocol e Answer Advises local TCP to wait for a connection request e Loop Tests the asynchronous cable e Originate Advises local TCP to initialize a connection to the specified remote IP address specified in the Remote IP Address parameter Select the start protocol for this interface With the Start Protocol parameter set to Originate you must also configure the following e Remote IP address e Remote port e Local port See the Start Protocol parameter on page A 3 for information Setting the Remote IP Address The router uses the remote IP address only when the asynchronous Start Protocol parameter is set to Originate The Remote IP Addr parameter specifies a remote TCP host with which the router will communicate using the asynchronous interface You can specify any valid 32 bit IP address in dotted decimal notation as the remote IP address for this interface See the Remote IP Addr parameter on page A 3 for information 117345 B Rev 00 3 3 Configuring WAN Line Services Specifying the Remote Port The router uses the remote port number only when the Start Protocol parameter is set to Originate The remote port number specifies a remote port for the TCP connection By default the remote port number is 7 You can specify any valid remote port number from 1 to 65535 for this interface
91. and Maintaining BN Routers or Installing and Maintaining ASN Routers and BNX Platforms for information about configuring the E1 module s hardware jumpers See the Clock Mode parameter on page A 11 for information Assigning Channel Functions Unless you change the default channel function each E1 channel on an interface is idle by default You can assign these functions e Data Assigns the channel to data pass through E1 connector to El connector e Voice Assigns the channel to voice pass through E1 connector to E1 connector e Circuit 1 Assigns the channel to the first E1 connector e Circuit 2 Assigns the channel to the second E1 connector e Idle Makes the channel idle Circuit Assignment You can allocate an E1 channel to only one E1 circuit For example if you allocate channels 17 to 25 to circuit 1 on the first E1 connector you must make these channels idle or allocate them to circuit 2 on the second E1 connector Data and Voice Pass Through To enable data and voice pass through assign identical channels to data or voice on both E1 connectors For example if the first E1 connector allocates channels 2 to 8 to voice pass through and channels 9 to 16 to data pass through the second E1 connector must also allocate channels 2 to 8 to voice pass through and channels 9 to 16 to data pass through See the Mini Dacs parameter on page A 12 for information 6 10 117345 B Rev 00 Chapter 7 Conf
92. arameters accessing 1 4 line tests FT1 8 22 8 26 internal DSU CSU 4 6 MCEI 7 37 7 42 MCTI 7 37 7 42 Link Access Procedure Balanced LAPB protocol See LAPB LLC1 HDLC service type 7 27 8 17 Index 3 logical lines FT 1 8 12 in multiline circuit 9 2 loopback 7 26 8 17 MCEI 7 21 loopback A 33 A 48 Fractional T1 7 31 7 45 FT1 logical line 8 17 FT1 port 8 27 line 7 15 7 43 8 10 8 27 logical line 7 26 8 17 MCTI logical line 7 26 MCT port 7 42 payload 7 15 7 43 8 10 8 27 remote 7 30 8 19 V 54 4 6 Loopback Configuration parameter A 17 Clear Alarm Threshold seconds 7 9 7 14 A 27 CRC Size 7 29 Enable Disable 7 26 A 25 Fractional Loopback 7 26 Interframe Time Fill Character 7 29 International Bit 7 9 7 41 A 27 Line Coding 7 40 A 26 Line Impedance 7 9 A 27 Line Type 7 8 7 12 7 40 A 25 Local HDLC Address 7 27 MTU Size 7 29 Port Application Mode 9 14 A 24 A 28 Primary Clock 7 6 A 24 A 28 Rate Adaption 7 28 Remote HDLC Address 7 28 Secondary Clock 7 6 A 25 A 29 Service 7 27 Setup Alarm Threshold seconds 7 9 7 13 M A 26 testing the line 7 37 7 42 xen TT timeslots 7 32 mode 7 37 7 42 defining logical lines 7 21 mr tated lica acit BERT mode 7 37 7 42 n DSX 1 7 13 RUM peret logical line parameters BERT Test Pattern A 41 BERT m A 41 BofL Enable A 36 BofL Timeout A 36 CRC Size A 40 Enable Disable A 36 Fract
93. arameters window opens automatically the first time you configure a port These clock parameters define the timing sources for the selected port only Configured DMCTI net module QMCTI link module or QMCT1 w DSOA link module Display the MCTI Port Parameters window MCT1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt MCT1 Port Parameters See Customizing MCT Port Parameters on page 7 10 You customize the clock parameters as you would any other QMCT1 or DMCTI port parameter 117345 B Rev 00 7 5 Configuring WAN Line Services Table 7 1 lists the options supported by specific link and net modules Table 7 1 MCE1 and MCT1 Clock Source Options Clock Source Applicable Applicable ASN Option Link Modules Net Modules Result Internal All All Use the clock chip on the link or net module Port1 Ext Loop DMCT1 QMCT1 DMCT1 Use the signal coming in from port 1 QMCT1 w DSOA Port2 Ext Loop DMCT1 QMCT1 DMCT1 Use the signal coming in from port 2 QMCT1 w DS0A Port3 Ext Loop QMCT1 N A Use the signal coming in from port 3 QMCT1 w DSOA Port4 Ext Loop QMCT 1 N A Use the signal coming in from port 4 Auxiliary Ext MCE1 DMCE1 MCE1 Use an external clock source via BNC connectors MCT1 DMCT1 N A Use an external clock source via DB 9 connectors QMCT1 N A Use an external clock source via port1 This QMCT1 w DSOA option requires a special Y cable Bay Networks Order No AA00180
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95. at packets arrive in the correct sequence Select Random if the router assigns a set of numbers to each data path The router then generates a random number for each outbound packet and assigns the packet to the data path with the matching number This method ensures even distribution of traffic among the data paths in a multiline circuit but does not ensure that packets arrive in the correct sequence MIB Object ID 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 5 1 4 1 1 23 117345 B Rev 00 A 77 Glossary attribute Properties or functional aspects of a configurable MIB object See parameter channel The multiplexed signal for one voice or data conversation running simultaneously with other channels over a single logical or physical line circuit A data communication path established between two network hosts for example a permanent or switched virtual circuit PVC or SVC over a packet or cell switched network or over a dial or leased line connection connector The physical and electrical means to connect an interface module in a network device directly or indirectly to a physical network medium interface A data link physical layer connection to a physical network transmission medium An interface includes media specific driver software line The physical medium that completes a circuit path typically identified by connector slot and media type In a multiline circuit one circuit uses multiple lines for added bandwidth logical line A logical
96. ations See Configuring ISDN PRI B Channels later in this chapter for information about ISDN PRI services To select the port application Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 In the Configuration Manager window The Port Application window opens click on an unconfigured MCE1 or MCT1 Figure 7 1 connector 2 Set the Port Application Mode parameter to NONPRI or PRI 3 Click on OK The Edit Clock Parameters window opens 117345 B Rev 00 7 3 Configuring WAN Line Services Port Application Hodo HONPRI Figure 7 1 Port Application Window Select NONPRI to indicate that all of the lines have a permanent circuit number and are for leased lines frame relay or permanent connections for other non ISDN PRI applications Select PRI to indicate that the lines are for switched circuits using ISDN For MCEI networks see the Port Application Mode parameter on page A 24 for information For MCT1 networks see page A 28 Note The 120 ohm MCEI II link module supports ISDN PRI MCEI net modules support only non PRI applications If you try to configure an ASN MCE port for PRI Site Manager displays a warning to indicate that this version of MCEI does not support ISDN Continue with the next section Setting the Clock Parameters Setting the Clock Parameters Clock parameters define the timing sources that apply to ports and DSO timeslots that an MC
97. bject ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Local HDLC Address Configured FT1 Connector gt FT1 Logical Lines 7 DCEI2lIDTElA41I51617 Specifies the 1 byte local HDLC address of this logical line The DCE address is 1 the DTE address is 3 Select DCE DTE or specify an explicit address value 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 16 Remote HDLC Address Configured FT1 Connector gt FT1 Logical Lines 7 DCE 21DTEI4151617 Specifies the 1 byte remote HDLC address of this logical line The DCE address is 1 the DTE address is 3 Select DCE DTE or specify an explicit address value 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 17 CRC Size Configured FT1 Connector gt FT1 Logical Lines 16 bit CRC 32 bit CRC 16 bit CRC Specifies the CRC type With 16 bit CRC the router appends a 16 bit CRC to the transmitted frames and performs a 16 bit CRC on received frames With 32 bit CRC the router appends a 32 bit CRC to transmitted frames and performs a 32 bit CRC on received frames Set the CRC size 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 20 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MI
98. box prompt choose a HSSI module slot number and connector number from the configuration by typing box hssi slot 2 connector 1 The prompt changes to hssi 2 1 5 Atthenssi 2 1 prompt use the BCC commands that allow you to configure the HSSI parameters described in this chapter Enabling or Disabling HSSI Lines By default the router enables HSSI line services when you add the circuit You can enable or disable this interface without moving the cables Using the BCC state variable For example hssi 2 14 state enabled hssi 2 14 state disabled 117345 B Rev 00 5 3 Configuring WAN Line Services Using Site Manager See the Enable parameter on page A 13 for information Configuring BofL Messages By default the router transmits proprietary Ethernet encapsulated BofL messages over a point to point connection between the local router and a remote peer The exchange of BofL messages provides a level of confidence in the point to point connection With BofL enabled the router sends periodic keepalive messages to the remote peer If you enable BofL locally you must also enable BofL on the remote peer Enabling or Disabling BofL Bay Networks recommends that you enable BofL for point to point connections between Bay Networks routers However you must disable BofL if such a connection occurs through a wide area transport service such as frame relay or SMDS You can enable or disable transmission of BofL message
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100. cal line see Figure 7 9 This window also displays the parameter values for the highlighted logical line Use the scroll bar to view additional logical line parameters 7 24 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services To edit parameters for a logical line Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 In the MCE1 or MCT1 Logical Lines Site Manager displays the circuit s window select the line and circuit name parameters from the logical lines list 2 Edit the parameters 3 Click on Apply See the following sections Section Page Enabling or Disabling the Logical Line 7 26 Enabling or Disabling Bofl Messages 1 26 Setting the BofL Timeout 7 26 Enabling or Disabling Logical Line Loopback 7 26 Viewing the Configured WAN Protocol 7 27 Setting the HDLC Service Type 7 27 Setting the Local HDLC Address 7 27 Setting the Remote HDLC Address 7 28 Setting Rate Adaption 7 28 Setting the Interframe Time Fill Pattern 7 29 Setting the CRC Size 7 29 Setting the MTU Size 7 29 Enabling or Disabling Remote Loopback Detection 7 30 Configuring BERT Diagnostic Pattern Tests 7 30 Enabling or Disabling Fractional T1 Loopback Detection 7 31 Configuring NRZI Line Encoding 7 31 117345 B Rev 00 7 25 Configuring WAN Line Services Enabling or Disabling the Logical Line The logical line is enabled by default You
101. can disable or reenable each logical line See the Enable Disable parameter on page A 36 for information Enabling or Disabling BofL Messages Transmission of BofL packets is enabled by default on a logical line A BofL packet is sent as often as the value you specify for the BofL Timeout parameter You can disable or reenable BofL messages on the logical line See the Breath of Life BofL Enable Disable parameter on page A 36 for information Setting the BofL Timeout The time period between transmissions of BofL packets is 5 seconds by default You can change the BofL timeout to any value from 1 to 60 seconds You can set the time period between transmissions of BofL packets on the logical line See the BofL Timeout parameter on page A 36 for information Enabling or Disabling Logical Line Loopback In logical line channelized loopback mode the router retransmits received data for specified timeslots only This proprietary SNMP based form of loopback passes data through the HDLC controller and therefore only supports HDLC data Logical line loopback mode is disabled by default You can specify whether or not to initiate logical line loopback mode on the logical line See the Fractional Loopback parameter on page A 37 for information 7 26 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services Viewing the Configured WAN Protocol The WAN Protocol parameter indicates which WAN protocol is configured on this
102. ccess BOD to reduce line congestion This feature enables the router to access secondary dial up lines when the primary leased or dial up line becomes congested The router can then transmit excess traffic over the secondary switched lines For more information about BOD see Configuring Dial Services Configuring Multiline Services The method you use to configure a multiline circuit depends on the types of lines you need to group e For information on how to group logical lines into a multiline circuit go to Grouping Logical Lines into a Multiline Circuit on page 9 13 e For information on how to group physical lines into a multiline circuit see Grouping Physical Lines into a Multiline Circuit on page 9 6 or Adding Physical Lines to a Circuit on page 9 7 e For information on how to use multiline with frame relay see Configuring Frame Relay Services 117345 B Rev 00 9 5 Configuring WAN Line Services Grouping Physical Lines into a Multiline Circuit To group up to 16 physical synchronous lines into a multiline circuit Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 Start at the Configuration Manager window Click on the appropriate link module connector You must select an E1 T1 MCT1 MCE1 HSSI or synchronous link or net module connector The Add Circuit window opens Figure 9 3 Click on any of the other connectors you want to add to the multiline circuit
103. circuits using ISDN The 120 ohm MCEI II link module supports ISDN PRI MCEI net modules support only non PRI applications 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 1 16 Primary Clock MCE1 CLOCK Connector gt Edit Slot gt DS1 E1 Clock Parameters Port 1 Ext Loop Internal Port 1 Ext Loop Port 2 Ext Loop Auxiliary Ext Identifies the primary source of the timing signals Select Internal to use the clock chip on the link or net module Select Port 1 Ext Loop to use the signal coming from port 1 Select Port 2 Ext Loop to use the signal coming from port 2 Dual Port MCEI only Select Auxiliary Ext to use an external source via BNC connectors 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 1 1 4 A 24 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Secondary Clock MCE1 CLOCK Connector gt Edit Slot gt DSI EI Clock Parameters Internal Internal Port 1 Ext Loop Port 2 Ext Loop Auxiliary Ext Identifies the secondary source of the timing signals The router uses the secondary clock only when the primary clock is unavailable Select Internal to use the clock chip on the link or net module Select Port 1 Ext Loop to use the signal coming from port 1 Select Port 2 Ext Loop to use the signal coming from port 2 Dual Port MCEI only Select Auxiliary Ext to use an external source via BNC connectors 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 1 1 5 MCE 1 Port Parameters Paramete
104. city by using DSO channels individually or in groups An MCT1 interface can transmit or receive up to 24 DSO channels per DS1 frame over leased point to point links with a line rate of 56 or 64 Kb s An MCEI interface can transmit or receive up to 30 DSO timeslots at 64 Kb s In addition to the supported speeds provided by other MCT1 modules the Quad Port Multichannel T1 with DSOA OMCTI w DSOA link module supports the DSOA subrate frame format standard which enables the interface to support SDLC traffic at line speeds of 19 2 Kb s and 9 6 Kb s All MCEI and MCT1 modules include an integrated DSU CSU for direct connection to an El or T1 network The interfaces provide integrated support for loopback testing and bit error rate test BERT line testing 7 2 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Ports Complete the steps in this section to enable MCE1 or MCTI services 1 Select the port application 2 Set the clock parameters 3 Accept or customize the default port configuration Customize the MCEI port parameters Customize the MCT1 port parameters See Configuring Non PRI Logical Lines or Configuring ISDN PRI B Channels to complete the configuration Selecting the Port Application You configure an MCEI or MCTI interface port based on whether you will use the lines for ISDN Primary Rate Interface PRI switched circuits or permanent circuit non PRI applic
105. dicate no state change the Space format uses the opposite Ignore this parameter if you set NRZI Enable to Disable Otherwise if you are configuring the router connection to The host side determine which device on that side is using NRZL and match this parameter to the encoding type used by that device The remote access side determine which device on that side is using NRZI and match this parameter to the encoding type used by that device 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 67 A 42 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters FT1 Port Application and Clock Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Port Application Mode Unconfigured FT1 Connector gt Port Application NONPRI NONPRI Specifies the port application to use on the logical lines Select NONPRI to indicate that all of the lines have a permanent circuit number and are for leased lines frame relay or permanent connections to other non ISDN PRI applications 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 1 16 Primary Clock FT1 CLOCK Connector gt Edit Slot gt DS1 E1 Clock Parameters Port 1 Ext Loop Internal Port 1 Ext Loop Identifies the primary source of the timing signals Select Internal to use the clock chip on the link or net module Se
106. dress to determine the length of the address in octets Accept the default or select Enable 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 22 Extended Control S and I frames COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters Disable Enable Disable Allows the control fields of all S and I frames to 2 octets in length instead of 1 octet Numbering of all I frames becomes Modulo 128 instead of Modulo 8 Accept the default or select Enable 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 24 Transmit Window Size COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters 1 frame 1 to 7 frames Specifies the number of I frames that can be transmitted without acknowledgment Accept the default 1 frame or specify a new value 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 27 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Minimum Frame Spacing COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters 1 flag 1 to 32 flags Specifies the number of flags transmitted between adjacent frames Set this parameter to the appropriate number of flags 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 29 Local Address COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters 7 1 to 255 Specifies the 1 byte HDLC address of this synchronous interface This interface will receive only frames whose HDLC address matches this address Specify
107. ds see Setting the FT1 Line Coding on page 8 7 8 24 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring FT1 Services Setting the Line Type When configuring the line type setting for an FT1 line select the appropriate frame format for testing ESF The default FDL port actions apply e SE DA For a detailed description of SF and ESF formats see Setting the T1 Frame Type on page 6 3 Setting FDL Options Facility data link FDL options apply only when the FT1 line type is configured as ESF for testing Select one of the following ESF line types e ANSI The default conforms to the 1989 ANSI T1 403 specification Carrier to Customer Installation DS1 Metallic Interface e AT amp T Conforms to the 1989 AT amp T specification Requirements for Interfacing Digital Terminal Equipment to Services Employing the Extended Superframe Format Setting the Signal Level By default the T1 transmit power level is 0 0 dB Specify a decibel level from 15 dB to 1 5 dB according to the length of the cable or as determined by the carrier See Setting the Signal Level on page 8 7 for more information 117345 B Rev 00 8 25 Configuring WAN Line Services Running Port Tests Port tests affect all logical lines associated with a port To run FT1 port tests Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 Set the test parameters in the Port Actions window See Setting Port Test Parameters earlier
108. e Accept Perf Measurement CR Addr parameter on page A 49 for information 8 10 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring FT1 Services Setting the Primary Clock Source Timing is independent for the ports on an FT1 link module For these modules you select the timing source for each port Specify the primary source for timing signals e Internal Uses the clock chip on the FT1 module e Port 1 Ext Loop Uses the signal coming in from port 1 See the Primary Clock parameter on page A 49 for information Setting the Secondary Clock Source You can specify a backup source for timing signals Internal Uses the clock chip on the link or net module e Port 1 Ext Loop Uses the signal coming in from port 1 See the Secondary Clock parameter on page A 47 for information 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring WAN Line Services Configuring a Non PRI Logical Line Logical lines are the logical paths for data communication on a physical connection You can define only one logical line for FT 1 ports For instructions on how to complete these steps see the sections that follow 1 2 3 Define the logical line Customize logical line parameters Assign timeslots Defining Logical Line To add the logical line for an FT1 port Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 Start at the FT1 Logical Line window Figure 8 4 After you customize the port parameters for a non PRI circuit t
109. e Lines Menu Option 9 10 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Multiline Services Changing the Traffic Distribution Method By default all multiline circuits distribute traffic using address pairs To change the traffic distribution method Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 Start at the Configuration Manager window 2 Click on one of the connectors of the The Edit Connector window opens appropriate multiline circuit 3 Click on Edit Circuit The Circuit Definition window opens Figure 9 5 4 Choose Lines gt Multiline The Edit Multiline Options window opens Figure 9 6 displaying the circuit number in its title 5 Edit the Data Path Chooser parameter to select the data path See the Data Path Chooser parameter on page A 77 6 Click on OK Edit MultiLine Options 542 Cancel K Values Help Data Path Chooser DDRESS BASED Figure 9 6 Edit Multiline Options Window 117345 B Rev 00 9 11 Configuring WAN Line Services To distribute traffic among multiline data paths you can use one of the following methods e Address Based Selection Random Selection Address Based Selection If you choose address based selection the router determines the appropriate data path for outbound traffic from the source and destination addresses in individual packets The router always uses the same data path for a given address pair The route
110. e WAN protocol you want to use on this interface Do not change this value Use the Circuit List window to change the protocol 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 5 1 8 1 20 Network Link Type COM Connector for X 25 Interface gt Edit Line gt LAPB gt Edit LAPB Parameters NET2 GOSIP NET2 Sets the link type used with the X 25 network hardware Select NET2 or GOSIP 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 5 1 8 1 39 Idle RR Frames COM Connector for X 25 Interface gt Edit Line gt LAPB gt Edit LAPB Parameters Off On Off Enables or disables the transmission and reception of RR frames during periods when there are no information frame exchanges When this parameter is set to On an RR frame is transmitted when no traffic is present on the physical media Select On or Off 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 5 1 8 1 40 117345 B Rev 00 A 23 Configuring WAN Line Services MCE1 Port Application and Clock Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Port Application Mode Unconfigured MCE1 Connector gt Port Application NONPRI NONPRI PRI Specifies the port application to use on the logical lines Select NONPRI to indicate that all of the lines have a permanent circuit number and are for leased lines frame relay or permanent connections to other non ISDN PRI applications Select PRI to indicate that the lines are for switched
111. e destination MAC address using the Pass Thru Remote Address parameter This address becomes the destination MAC address of packets that are bridged to the local MAC address Always reverse the local and remote MAC addresses at the remote synchronous pass through interface When assigning addresses use any unique MAC address of exactly 12 hexadecimal digits Make sure that the second digit in the address is a zero for example 10fffabc5432 Set the Pass Thru Local Address parameter for the interface Using Site Manager See the Pass Thru Remote Address parameter on page A 65 for information Setting the CRC Size The cyclic redundancy check CRC size specifies an error detection scheme You can choose either 16 bit standard ITU T or 32 bit extended frame check sequence FCS to detect errors in the packet Set a CRC size for the interface The local and remote ends of the synchronous connection must be configured for the same CRC size 2 18 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Synchronous Services Using the BCC crc size variable For example sync 4 1 crc size crcl 6bit sync 4 1 crc size crc32bit Using Site Manager See the CRC Size parameter on page A 65 for information Figure 2 4 shows the next 10 synchronous parameters Sync Malia Type Sanie Polling Syne Line Coding Kote Cycle KG Syne Lea Mr KG Remobe Rasa Hait EGIJA Sync Palse Lr Link gd Rats Conan Link Figure 2 4 Edit SYNC Paramet
112. e does not affect hardware initialization Certain routing protocols use this parameter value for route selection You can set the external clock speed to a rate from 307200 to 52638515 bytes Select a value equal or close to the data transmission rate across the HSSI By default the HSSI clock rate is 46359642 44 736 MB s Using the BCC external clock speed integer For example hssi 2 1 external clock speed 46359642 Using Site Manager See the External Clock Speed parameter on page A 15 for information Setting the CRC Size The CRC Size parameter specifies an error detection scheme You can choose either 16 bit standard ITU T or 32 bit extended to detect errors in the packet The remote end of the HSSI connection must be configured for the same CRC size Set the CRC size for this HSSI interface 117345 B Rev 00 5 7 Configuring WAN Line Services Using the BCC crc size variable For example hssi 2 1 crc size crc32bit hssi 2 1 crc size crcl 6bit Using Site Manager See the CRC Size parameter on page A 16 for information Setting the Carrier Loss Debounce Timeout The Carrier Loss Debounce Time out parameter determines how many seconds the line driver waits after losing the carrier signal before transitioning to the Carrier Lost state If the carrier signal returns before reaching this threshold the driver never enters the Carrier Lost state For most lines you want the driver to immediately trans
113. e of performance messages Customer Inst indicates that the customer installation supplies the messages Carrier indicates that the carrier supplies the messages Select the source for outgoing performance messages 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 3 1 18 A 48 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Accept Perf Measurement CR Addr FT1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt FT1 Port Parameters Customer Inst Customer Inst Carrier Specifies the source from which the router accepts performance messages Customer Inst indicates that the router accepts messages only from the customer installation Carrier indicates that the router accepts messages only from the carrier Select the source for inbound performance messages 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 3 1 19 Primary Clock FT1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt FT1 Port Parameters Port 1 Ext Loop Internal Port 1 Ext Loop Identifies the primary source of the timing signals Select Internal to use the clock chip on the link or net module Select Port 1 Ext Loop to use the signal coming from port 1 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 18 1 3 Secondary Clock FT1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines g
114. e router uses the secondary clock only when the primary clock is unavailable Select Internal to use the clock chip on the link or net module Select Port 1 Ext Loop to use the signal coming from port 1 Select Port 2 Ext Loop to use the signal coming from port 2 Select Port 3 Ext Loop to use the signal coming from port 3 Select Port 4 Ext Loop to use the signal coming from port 4 Select Auxiliary Ext to use an external source via BNC connectors 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 18 1 4 117345 B Rev 00 A 35 Configuring WAN Line Services MCE1 and MCT1 Logical Line Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID You access the MCE1 and MCTI logical line parameters from the Configuration Manager window Enable Disable Configured MCE1 or MCT1 Connector gt MCEI or MCTI Logical Lines Enable Enable Disable Enables or disables the logical line Select Enable or Disable 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 2 Breath of Life BofL Enable Disable Configured MCE1 or MCTI Connector gt MCEI or MCTI Logical Lines Enable Enable Disable When you set this parameter to Enable a BofL packet is sent as often as the value you specify for the BofL Timeout parameter Set to Disable only if you want to end transmission of BofL packets
115. ect NRZI for nonreturn to zero inverted coding Select NRZI Mark for nonreturn to zero inverted mark coding 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 88 Remote Loopback Detection COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters Disable Enable Disable Enables or disables remote loopback detection If BofL is enabled the device driver detects when it is receiving its own BofL packets and disables the interface assuming that the link has been put into loopback mode Select Enable or Disable 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 91 External Clock Speed COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters 64102 b s 1200 to 6000000 b s Sets the clock speed of an externally supplied clock when the Clock Source parameter is set to External Set the clock speed for the external clock to the data transmission rate that most closely corresponds to the speed of the external clock You cannot set this parameter when the Clock Source parameter is set to Internal 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 93 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Sync B Channel Override COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters Default BCHANNELI BCHANNEL2 DEFAULT FLOATINGB Specifies which B channel this line is using for ISDN By default the B channel is associated with t
116. ed cable also allows the router to detect and monitor the local KG84A device resynchronization whether the resynchronization is initiated locally or remotely by a KG84A device The router detects the loss of synchronization between KG84A devices by monitoring the number of FCS errors and valid frames received If the router detects FCS errors and it does not receive a valid frame within a time period you specify the router requests resynchronization The router also requests resynchronization if it determines that the previous resynchronization request did not complete in the specified time period You can also force a resynchronization of the local KG84A device by pressing its RESYNC button The router can detect this type of remote resynchronization and can request a new resynchronization if one does not complete in the specified time period Use the following parameters in the Edit SYNC Parameters window to configure KG84A support on synchronous lines that connect to KG84A cryptographic devices e KG84A Cycle e KG84A Sync Loss Interval e KG84A Remote Resync Wait e KG84A Sync Pulse Note Be sure to also set the RTS Enable parameter to Enable 2 22 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Synchronous Services KG84A Cycle By default the timer cycle is set to 100 milliseconds ms This cycle value is used by the timers on the other KG84A devices on the network This value also becomes the polling cycle for monitoring FCS
117. eeneasereaeeneaes 1 4 Chapter 2 Configuring Synchronous Services Overview OF SYNCHRONOUS DESNUDOS usps mesi d e a E MER Mb R 2 1 Using the BCC to Edit Synchronous Line Parameters eecescee ehem nr m rers 2 2 Editing Synchronous Lie Parameters 2222 iet tote ER DIS pip Lr pU SU USE LO MM Saias 2 3 Enabling or Disabling Synchronous Services duecseiudeneibia enin ute RS DERE DIE MID deMeUO 2 6 Enabling or Disabling Boil Messages ass oa tst hers rael din ees Weeden 2 6 Soro ie BO WACO anasideas acs danendiieieoeem niente 2 7 Bemis Cie opt 2 7 Enabling or Disabling Remote Address Filtering eese titre hoe nili 2 8 Connorin C us eI ui EP TT 2 9 etate the CHEK SOUNE cod dieeprhe ur uekenre p x o ord Gd Vi d RE EAR RR 2 9 Setimes the buena CIack Speed 22cm ito D v Ep Le eae Ries 2 10 117345 B Rev 00 V Sette the Externa Clock Speed acea vs teaser RE HUGE UP ed er bee 2 11 belg dts SERIE NIDUE qois meee Ene CC Per re pap yet Bab pa ERE ERE 2 11 Enabling or Disabling RTS S18 alg iocis ici eunti Ea EUER S eae DERE b SU M EFRON EDO aM d 2 12 Enabling or Disabling Burst COUDE iios e eerte tias a 2 13 Specifying the Link L ve Protocol eap ER rt R GERI o HS DN HEN SIS i PR MEME pado 2 14 Setting the Transmit Window Size m bibi ubi dota P oo 2 15 Bering Mimmam a HSU UE ong 17508 11 ame mere et erie ee erent er Du EIE reer ere veneer erent Medcit E eters MARE EHE 2 15 Specii
118. ent of Defense or their successors whichever is applicable 6 Use of Software in the European Community This provision applies to all Software acquired for use within the European Community If Licensee uses the Software within a country in the European Community the Software Directive enacted by the Council of European Communities Directive dated 14 May 1991 will apply to the examination of the Software to facilitate interoperability Licensee agrees to notify Bay Networks of any such intended examination of the Software and may procure support and assistance from Bay Networks 7 Term and termination This license is effective until terminated however all of the restrictions with respect to Bay Networks copyright in the Software and user manuals will cease being effective at the date of expiration of the Bay Networks copyright those restrictions relating to use and disclosure of Bay Networks confidential information shall continue in effect Licensee may terminate this license at any time The license will automatically terminate if Licensee fails to comply with any of the terms and conditions of the license Upon termination for any reason Licensee will immediately destroy or return to Bay Networks the Software user manuals and all copies Bay Networks is not liable to Licensee for damages in any form solely by reason of the termination of this license 8 Export and Re export Licensee agrees not to export directly or indirectly the
119. equipment Use Unframed T1 only with BERT mode to match the line type 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 4 1 6 A 44 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Line Coding FT1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt FT1 Port Parameters B8ZS AMI B8ZS Specifies a line coding method B8ZS line coding replaces a block of eight consecutive binary zeros with an 8 bit B8ZS code containing bipolar violations in the fourth and seventh bit positions of the substituted code In the receive direction the B8ZS code is detected and replaced with eight consecutive binary zeros AMI line coding is also bipolar a binary zero is transmitted as zero volts and a binary 1 is transmitted as either a positive or negative pulse opposite in polarity to the previous pulse When configured for AMI line coding the FT1 link module remains synchronized upon receiving up to 45 consecutive zeros Select the line coding method 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 4 1 7 Signal Level dB FT1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt FT1 Port Parameters 0 0 dB 15 dB 7 5 dB 0 0 aBlo 5 dB 0 8 dB 1 1 dB 1 5 dB Specifies the T1 transmit power level in decibels dB The DS1 values of 15 and 7 5 dB are long haul the carrier determines these v
120. er ready RR signal when the Link Idle Timer expires Enable the Idle RR Frames parameter if you want the router to send RR signals Enable or disable idle RR signals for the interface Using Site Manager See the Idle RR Frames parameter on page A 66 for information 2 26 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Synchronous Services Setting the Cable Type If the synchronous interface is connected to a dial up device for switched services you can specify the cable interface type of the device that connects the dial unit You can select one of the following cable types e Null e RS232 e RS422 e V35 e X21 By default the Cable Type parameter is set to Null Set the cable type for the interface Using Site Manager See the Cable Type parameter on page A 69 for information Setting the Retry Timer By default the router waits 3 seconds for a response from the interface When the timer expires the router 1 Sends link control frames 2 Resends the frames up to the value of the Retry Count parameter 3 Disconnects the link Set the Retry Timer parameter to a value from 1 to 9999 seconds Using Site Manager See the Retry Timer parameter on page A 61 for information 117345 B Rev 00 2 27 Configuring WAN Line Services Enabling or Disabling Extended Addressing By default the router does not test the address length of frames on a synchronous interface With the Extended Address parameter enabled the
121. ers Window 3 of 4 117345 B Rev 00 2 19 Configuring WAN Line Services Setting the Signaling Method You can specify the signaling method that the router uses for this line using the Sync Media Type parameter Available media types are as follows Default TI El e RAISEDTR e V25BIS SDN BRI e ISDNLEASEDLINE HAYES Set the media type for the interface Using Site Manager See the Sync Media Type parameter on page A 66 for information Enabling or Disabling DSR Polling By default a synchronous interface does not monitor the data set ready DSR signal If you set this parameter to Enable the synchronous driver is enabled when the DSR is detected When the DSR is no longer detected the driver is disabled Enable this parameter only if you plan to use dial up services Enable or disable synchronous polling of DSR for the interface Using Site Manager See the Sync Polling parameter on page A 68 for information 2 20 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Synchronous Services Setting the Line Coding On AN or ASN routers and on a router with an Octal Sync link module you can specify the line coding of the physical synchronous line to match the line coding of a device at the other end of the line Specify the line coding as follows e Select NRZ the default for nonreturn to zero coding e Select NRZI for nonreturn to zero inverted coding e Select NRZI Mark for nonreturn to zero inverted mar
122. es link setup or waits for the network to initiate link setup Select Active if you want the router to initiate link setup or select Passive if you want the network to initiate link setup Link setup is active by default Set the Initiate Link Setup Action parameter to Active or Passive Using Site Manager See the Initiate Link Setup Action parameter on page A 22 for information Enabling or Disabling Test Exchange Identification XID Frames The Enable Rx Tx of XID Frames parameter enables or disables the transmission and reception of test XID frames by the router Select Enable to allow the router to send XID frames Select Disable to prevent the router from sending XID frames Enable or disable the transmission of XID frames on this interface 2 40 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Synchronous Services Using Site Manager See the Enable Rx Tx of XID Frames parameter on page A 22 for information Enabling or Disabling Receiver Ready RR Frames The Idle RR Frames parameter enables or disables the transmission and reception of receiver ready RR frames during periods when there are no information frame exchanges By default the router does not transmit RR frames on the LAPB interface When this parameter is set to On an RR frame is transmitted when no traffic is present on the physical media Enable or disable transmission of RR frames on this interface Using Site Manager See the Idle RR Frames parameter o
123. ese settings to set the NRZI Enabled logical line parameter Valid options are Enable to configure NRZI nonreturn to zero inverted or Disable to configure NRZ nonreturn to zero The setting of the NRZI Enable parameter on a router connecting the host side is unrelated to and can differ from that of a router connecting the remote access side 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring WAN Line Services e The NRZI type setting for The host side if the line encoding settings of the host and CPE do not match The remote access side if the line encoding settings of the controller and CPE do not match You need these settings to set the NRZI Type logical line parameter Valid options are Mark or Space Like the NRZ Enabled parameter the NRZI Type on a router connecting a host side is unrelated to and can differ from that connecting a remote access side The subscriber s host and remote access settings can also be different Frame Relay over T1 Frame Relay CJ co over T1 z CPE SDLC Controller PC eB U O E E i PC e ED BYS0060A Figure 7 4 SDLC Connection Using Frame Relay over T1 Lines 7 18 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services Setting Parameters You can configure a T1 connection to an unconfigured po
124. eter to Force Idles Using Site Manager See the Sync Force IFTF parameter on page A 71 for information 117345 B Rev 00 2 31 Configuring WAN Line Services Configuring Asynchronous Services The implementation of asynchronous services differs among Bay Networks routers On Octal Sync link modules all synchronous net modules and BayStack router COM ports you can configure asynchronous communication from the Edit SYNC Parameters window by e Setting the WAN Serial Interface Type e Setting the Asynchronous Baud Rate For all other synchronous link modules these parameters are not available See Chapter 3 for information about additional asynchronous services on BayStack AN and ANH routers Setting the WAN Serial Interface Type The serial interface is set for synchronous operation by default Set this parameter to Async to select asynchronous communication set it to Pasync for polled asynchronous communication Using Site Manager See the WAN Serial Interface Type parameter on page A 72 for information Setting the Asynchronous Baud Rate With the WAN Serial Interface Type parameter set to Async you can set the transmission speed in bits per second between the router and the modem You control the baud rate for asynchronous PPP using the Async Baud Rate parameter Set this parameter to a value that is greater than or equal to the speed at which the modem connects but that is independent of that speed For example
125. ev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services Setting the Secondary Clock Source On DMCTI net modules and QMCT1 or QMCTI w DSOA link modules only you can specify a backup source for timing signals Internal Uses the clock chip on the link or net module Port 1 Ext Loop Uses the signal coming in from port 1 Port 2 Ext Loop Uses the signal coming in from port 2 Port 3 Ext Loop Uses the signal coming in from port 3 on a QMCTI Port 4 Ext Loop Uses the signal coming in from port 4 on a QMCTI Auxiliary Ext Uses an external source via port 1 on a QMCTI See the Secondary Clock parameter on page A 35 for information Configuring a DSOA Connection This section describes how to configure a T1 connection to a QMCTI w DSOA link module to carry SDLC traffic Gathering Required Information You need the following information from the subscriber The data rate of the SDLC connection between the IBM host and the customer premise equipment CPE see Figure 7 4 Use this rate to set the Rate Adaption logical line parameter for both the router connecting the host side and the router connecting the remote access side Valid options are 9 6 Kb s or 19 2 Kb s To establish a connection the subscriber must match this rate to that of the SDLC connection between the controller and CPE on the remote access side The line encoding settings of both the host and CPE and the controller and CPE on the remote access side Use th
126. evel for this synchronous point to point connection Accept the default NET2 for most configurations or do the following Change to GOSIP when this synchronous point to point connection is part of a GOSIP compliant network such as the Department of Defense DoD Change to SYNC TYPE C03 when you are running X 25 on the QSync DST or ESAF synchronous link modules 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 81 Cable Type COM Connector Edit Line Edit SYNC Parameters Null Null RS232 RS422 V35 X21 Specifies the cable interface to the network When the interface connects to a dial up device for switched services set this parameter to reflect the cable interface type that connects the dial unit For an SDLC interface specify RS232 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 83 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Sync Line Coding COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters NRZ NRZ NRZI NRZI Mark Specifies the line coding of the physical synchronous line On AN and ASN routers and on a router with an Octal Sync link module you can change the value to match the line coding of a device at the other end of the line Select NRZ for nonreturn to zero coding Sel
127. f the following ESF line types e ANSI 403 The default conforms to the 1989 ANSI T1 403 specification Carrier to Customer Installation DS1 Metallic Interface e AT amp T 54016 Conforms to the 1989 AT amp T specification Requirements for Interfacing Digital Terminal Equipment to Services Employing the Extended Superframe Format e None See the FDL Configuration parameter on page A 46 for information Setting the Remote FDL HDLC Address Mode You can select the FDL HDLC address mode to determine how the local FDL responds to HDLC addresses in messages from the remote FDL Set the FDL address mode to BY or AZ for this FT1 interface See the Remote FDL HDLC Address Mode parameter on page A 47 for information Accepting or Rejecting Port Loopback Requests By default the FT1 port accepts requests from a remote device to go into loopback mode During loopback the port loops receive data back onto the T1 transmit path The remote or intermediate test equipment then performs diagnostics on the network between the equipment and the port To prevent the port from accepting loopback requests you can disable detection of remote loop up and loop down code See the Accept Loopback Request parameter on page A 47 for information When you enable Accept Loopback Request you can set the type of loopback you want See Setting a Loopback Configuration on page 8 10 117345 B Rev 00 8 9 Configuring WAN Line Services
128. fer resetting the connection until a connection request is received Set the TCP Inactive Limit parameter to a value from 65536 to 65535 seconds See the TCP Inactive Limit parameter on page A 6 for information Setting the Maximum Transmit Queue Length The Cfg TxQ Length parameter specifies the maximum length of the transmit queue for the asynchronous interface If the driver transmit queue length is larger than the value of this parameter it is reduced to the value of this parameter Set the maximum transmit queue length for this interface to a value from 1 to 255 bytes See the Cfg TxQ Length parameter on page A 6 for information Setting the Maximum Receive Queue Length The Cfg RxQ Length parameter specifies the maximum receive queue length for an asynchronous interface If the driver receive queue length is larger than the value of this parameter it is reduced to the value of this parameter Set the maximum receive queue length for this interface to a value from 1 to 255 bytes See the Cfg RxQ Length parameter on page A 7 for information 3 6 117345 B Rev 00 Chapter 4 Configuring BayStack DSU CSU Services This chapter describes how to edit parameters for an internal DSU CSU installed in a BayStack AN ANH or ARN router BayStack routers support an optional integrated DSU CSU serial adapter module with one interface connector for direct connection to Telco leased line circuits This chapter contains
129. for loopback testing and bit error rate test BERT line testing 117345 B Rev 00 8 1 Configuring WAN Line Services Configuring an FT1 Port To enable FT1 services you must complete the following steps For instructions see the sections that follow 1 Select the port application 2 Set the clock parameters 3 Accept or customize the FT1 default port configuration To complete the configuration you must also configure a non PRI logical line Follow the instructions in the section on page 8 12 Selecting the Port Application You configure an FT1 interface port using the lines for ISDN Primary Rate Interface PRI permanent circuit non PRI applications For FT1 ports the default port application mode must be NONPRI This indicates that all of the lines have a permanent circuit number and are for leased lines frame relay or permanent connections for other non ISDN PRI applications To select the port application Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 In the Configuration Manager window The Port Application window opens click on an unconfigured FT1 connector Figure 8 1 2 Set the Port Application Mode parameter to NONPRI For information on this parameter click on Help or see page A 43 3 Click on OK A window containing the clock parameters opens Figure 8 2 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring FT1 Services Port Application Moe Figure 8
130. formation 117345 B Rev 00 7 29 Configuring WAN Line Services Enabling or Disabling Remote Loopback Detection Setting the Remote Loopback Detection parameter enables or disables detection of the driver s BofL packets on this logical line as long as the BofL Enable Disable parameter is enabled for this interface If you select Enable to put the line in loopback detection mode the driver will bring down the interface when it detects its BofL packets You can disable or reenable remote loopback detection on this interface See the Remote Loopback Detection parameter on page A 40 for information Configuring BERT Diagnostic Pattern Tests DMCTI net modules and QMCTI or QMCTI w DSOA link modules support the bit error rate test BERT on individual logical lines In BERT mode the router introduces deliberate error patterns into the transmitted bit stream on a single logical line It can generate patterns such as all ones all Zeros or a quasi random signal sequence QRSS pattern To configure BERT diagnostics 1 Enable BERT mode on the QMCT1 or DMCTI logical line See the BERT Mode parameter on page A 41 for information 2 With BERT mode enabled specify the bit pattern transmitted during BERT diagnostics Valid BERT test pattern options are as follows e Zero e Ones e QRSS e 2el5 e 2el5 Inverted e 2e20 2e23 2e23 Inverted See Testing MCE1 and MCTI Lines later in this chapter for more infor
131. frames Set the Line Type parameter to EICRCA if the E1 equipment expects a 4 byte CRC trailer at the end of each frame See the Line Type parameter on page A 12 for information Enabling or Disabling High Density Bipolar Coding HDB3S El uses bipolar format for signals In bipolar format alternating positive and negative pulses on the digital line signify the number 1 and the absence of a pulse signifies 0 see Figure 6 2 on page 6 4 A long string of zeros on an E1 line would cause the line to lose synchronization due to lack of pulses For synchronization Bay Networks provides HDB3S which is a mechanism to maintain sufficient 1s density in the E1 data stream HDBS3S support is disabled by default You can enable or disable HDB3S on this interface depending on the ability of the associated E1 equipment to support HDB3S See the HDB3S Support parameter on page A 11 for information Setting the Clock Source The E1 equipment associated with an E1 interface must use a compatible transmit clock The E1 interface supports three sources for the transmit clock e Internal Indicates that the router sets the clock e Slave Indicates that the incoming data stream sets the clock e Manual Indicates that jumpers on the E1 link module set the clock 117345 B Rev 00 6 9 Configuring WAN Line Services By default the E1 interface uses manual clock mode which is determined by hardware configuration jumpers See Installing
132. g with proof of the date of shipment This warranty does not apply if the media has been damaged as a result of accident misuse or abuse The Licensee assumes all responsibility for selection of the Software to achieve Licensee s intended results and for the installation use and results obtained from the Software Bay Networks does not warrant a that the functions contained in the software will meet the Licensee s requirements b that the Software will operate in the hardware or software combinations that the Licensee may select c that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free or d that all defects in the operation of the Software will be corrected Bay Networks is not obligated to remedy any Software defect that cannot be reproduced with the latest Software release These warranties do not apply to the Software if it has been i altered except by Bay Networks or in accordance with its instructions ii used in conjunction with another vendor s product resulting in the defect or iii damaged by improper environment abuse misuse accident or negligence THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND LIMITATIONS ARE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Licensee is responsible for the security of 117345 B Rev 00 iii its own data and information and for maintaining adequate procedures apart fr
133. gical Line 8 16 Enabling or Disabling BofL Messages 8 16 Setting the Bofl Timeout 8 17 Enabling or Disabling Logical Line Loopback 8 17 Viewing the Configured WAN Protocol 8 17 Setting the HDLC Service Type 8 17 Setting the Local HDLC Address 8 18 Setting the Remote HDLC Address 8 18 Setting the CRC Size 8 18 Setting the MTU Size 8 19 Enabling or Disabling Remote Loopback Detection 8 19 Configuring BERT Diagnostic Pattern Tests 8 19 Configuring NRZI Line Encoding 8 20 Enabling or Disabling the Logical Line The logical line is enabled by default You can disable or reenable each logical line See the Enable Disable parameter on page A 50 for information Enabling or Disabling BofL Messages Transmission of BofL packets is enabled by default on a logical line A BofL packet is sent as often as the value you specify for the BofL Timeout parameter You can disable or reenable BofL messages on the logical line See the Breath of Life BofL Enable Disable parameter on page A 50 for information 8 16 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring FT1 Services Setting the BofL Timeout The time period between transmissions of BofL packets is 5 seconds by default You can change the BofL timeout value on the logical line to any value from 1 to 60 seconds See the BofL Timeout parameter on page A 50 for information Enabling or Disabling Logical Line Loopback In logical line channelized loopback mode the router retransmits received da
134. gical Lines window Figure 7 5 After you customize the port parameters for a non PRI circuit the MCE1 or MCT1 Logical Lines window opens Click on Add The Add Circuit window opens Figure 7 6 Specify the logical line in the Circuit Name box Click on OK The WAN Protocols window opens 5 Select the WAN protocol and click on OK See Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager and the appropriate protocol configuration guide for information about selecting WAN protocols The Select Protocols window opens Select the protocols to run on this logical line See the appropriate protocol configuration guide for instructions The Logical Lines window opens showing the first MCE1 or MCT1 circuit Repeat steps 2 to 6 for each logical line that you want to create 117345 B Rev 00 7 21 Configuring WAN Line Services Lore Eid Port letai bs Enadlsle Disi lo Breath OF Life EFO EnsblesDisable BUFL Timeout oeconmda Pract tonal Lipa Wn Protocol Sry Lice Figure 7 5 Logical Lines Window Before Defining a Circuit MCT1 Example t liras From availablm connectors A MEET 1 1 Figure 7 6 Add Circuit Window MCE1 Example 7 22 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services You can use the default name that appears in the Add Circuit window or change the name by clicking on the Circuit Name box and typing a new name Figu
135. hange identification XID but negotiation will not take place until the network assigns a station type 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 5 1 8 1 7 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Control Field COM Connector for X 25 Interface gt Edit Line gt LAPB gt Edit LAPB Parameters Modulo 8 Modulo 8 Modulo 128 Specifies the desired window size or modulo of the sequence numbering that the router uses to number frames Select the appropriate window size for your configuration 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 5 1 8 1 8 Max N1 Frame Size octets COM Connector for X 25 Interface Edit Line LAPB Edit LAPB Parameters 256 bytes 3 to 4500 bytes Specifies the frame size in bytes for a frame that the router or network transmits This number excludes flags and 0 bits inserted for transparency Select the frame size that suits your network configuration 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 5 1 8 1 9 Window Size COM Connector for X 25 Interface Edit Line LAPB Edit LAPB Parameters 7 1 to 127 Specifies the default transmit and receive window size for the interface This value is the maximum number of unacknowledged sequence frames that can be outstanding from the router o
136. he FT1 Logical Line window opens Click on Add The Add Circuit window opens Figure 8 5 Specify the logical line in the Circuit Name box Click on OK The WAN Protocols window opens 5 Select the WAN protocol and click on OK For information about selecting WAN protocols see Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager and the appropriate protocol configuration guide The Select Protocols window opens Select the protocols to run on this logical line For instructions see the appropriate protocol configuration guide The Logical Line window opens showing the first FT1 circuit 8 12 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring FT1 Services Enab Lew Tl sabe Breath DF Life BOFL EmablasDiaas le BOFL Timcart Un oy ATU Size Cbybes Prog lecinsiin Sere lon Figure 8 4 Logical Line Window Before Defining a Circuit Configuratio Moda UMMP Agent Circult Mamas T1 1 Select lires from aes debi conneectarm i Slet Cannes bore CONSOLE Figure 8 5 Add Circuit Window 117345 B Rev 00 8 13 Configuring WAN Line Services You can use the default name that appears in the Add Circuit window or change the name by clicking on the Circuit Name box and typing a new name Figure 8 6 illustrates how Site Manager generates the default logical line name The default name identifies the following e Circuit type e Physical connector slot and port number Nu
137. he selected connector On AN and ANH routers you can use this parameter to override the Site Manager default and connect the B channel to a specific serial communications controller SCC Select DEFAULT to use the channel Site Manager assigns Select BCHANNELI or BCHANNEL2 to explicitly assign the B channel Select FLOATINGB to use only one B channel of ISDN which becomes BCHANNELI or BCHANNEL2 depending on the call setup procedures COMI and COM2 become available in this mode 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 94 Sync Force IFTF COM Connector Edit Line Edit SYNC Parameters Default Default HDLC Flags Idles Specifies an interframe time fill IFTF pattern that the router transmits when there is no data to transmit on a synchronous line There are two IFTF patterns e HDLC Flags an Ox7E pattern 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 e Idles an OxFF pattern 1 111111 1 HDLC Flags is the default IFTF pattern for all synchronous media types except ISDN BRI For ISDN BRI the default pattern is Idles To use these defaults leave the Sync Force IFTF parameter set to Default To override the defaults set this parameter to HDLC Flags or Idles For a dial on demand interface set this parameter to Idles 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 96 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object I
138. he term rate adaption means that by setting this parameter you are adapting to the rate of your subscriber the software does not change the rate dynamically The 64K 56K MSB and 56K LSB options specify full DSO rates The 64K option specifies that all 8 bits in the timeslot carry data Both 56K options specify that 7 of the bits in the timeslot carry data If you select MSB the most significant bit carries framing overhead If you select LSB the least significant bit carries framing overhead The 9 6K and 19 2K options specify DSOA subrates for an SDLC connection Select one of these options only if you installed a QMCTI DSOA link module The 9 6K option specifies a DSOA subrate of 9 6 Kb s The 19 2K option specifies a DSOA subrate of 19 2 Kb s If you select one of these options you can assign only one logical line to a timeslot Set the value to match the data rate between the subscriber s host and the customer premise equipment CPE 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 18 Interframe Time Fill Character Configured MCE1 or MCT1 Connector gt MCEI or MCTI Logical Lines Flags Flags Idles Specifies the interframe time fill IFTF pattern for transmission across this circuit Flags selects an Ox7E pattern 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 Idles selects an OxFF pattern 1111111 I Set the interframe time fill character for this logical line 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 19 117345 B Rev 00 A 39 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path
139. hold necmi POL Configuration Remote FOL HOLC faidiress Rocke Acca Loopiveck Recht Loopback Configuration Figure 8 3 FT1 Port Parameters Window Enabling or Disabling the FT1 Port The FT1 interface is enabled by default when you add the circuit Disable or reenable this FT1 interface without moving any cables See the Enable Disable parameter on p for information Setting the FT1 Line Type Select one of the following line types frame formats for your T1 equipment e ESF Transmits extended superframes ESFs each consisting of 24 SF D4 frames provides enhanced signaling and synchronization For ESF lines you can also set the facility data link FDL mode See Setting the FDL Mode for ESF Line Types on pg 8 6 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring FT1 Services e SE DA Transmits superframes each consisting of 12 individual frames For more information on these frame formats Setting the T1 Frame Type on page 6 3 See the Line Type parameter on page A 44 for information Setting the FT1 Line Coding T1 uses bipolar format for signals In bipolar format alternating positive and negative pulses on the digital line signify the number 1 and the absence of a pulse signifies O see Figure 6 2 A long string of zeros would cause the line to lose synchronization due to lack of pulses Bay Networks provides a line coding mechanism to maintain synchronization By default the FT1 interface uses bipolar wi
140. iary Ext Identifies the primary source of the timing signals Select Internal to use the clock chip on the link or net module Select Port 1 Ext Loop to use the signal coming from port 1 Select Port 2 Ext Loop to use the signal coming from port 2 Dual Port MCT1 only Select Auxiliary Ext to use an external source via BNC connectors 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 1 1 4 A 28 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Secondary Clock MCT1 CLOCK Connector gt Edit Slot gt DS1 E1 Clock Parameters Internal Internal Port 1 Ext Loop Port 2 Ext Loop Auxiliary Ext Identifies the secondary source of the timing signals The router uses the secondary clock only when the primary clock is unavailable Select Internal to use the clock chip on the link or net module Select Port 1 Ext Loop to use the signal coming from port 1 Select Port 2 Ext Loop to use the signal coming from port 2 Dual Port MCT1 only Select Auxiliary Ext to use an external source via BNC connectors 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 1 1 5 MCT1 Port Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID You access the MCT1 port parameters from the Configuration Manager window Enable Disable MCTI Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt MCT1 Port Parameters Enable Enable Disable Enables or disables the MCT1
141. ification requires that the DCE provide a transmit clock that times data transfer across the DTE DCE interface The value you specify for this parameter does not actually affect hardware initialization Certain routing protocols use this parameter value for route selection Specify a value equal or close to the data transmission rate across the HSSI channel 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 7 1 14 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID CRC Size HSSI Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit HSSI Parameters 32 bit 16 bit 32 bit Specifies an error detection scheme You can choose either 16 bit standard ITU T or 32 bit extended to detect errors in the packet Set this parameter to either 16 bit or 32 bit making sure that the remote end of the HSSI connection is configured with the same value 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 7 1 15 Carrier Loss Debounce Time out HSSI Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit HSSI Parameters 0 0 to 2147483647 seconds Determines how many seconds the line driver waits after losing the carrier signal before transitioning to the Carrier Lost state If the carrier signal returns before reaching this threshold the driver never enters the Carrier Lost state For most lines you want the driver to immediately transition to the Carrier Lost state upo
142. igh Speed S HSSI1 CC Om cov jms COM4 221 Single Port Ti 56K MEET System Resource Module Figure 1 1 Configuration Manager Window Note For many circuit types you can simply click on the configured connector in the Configuration Manager window and then click on Edit Line in the window 117345 B Rev 00 1 5 Configuring WAN Line Services Configuratio Bede local GAF ngent LO FILE Circuits Figure 1 2 Circuit List Window The Circuit List identifies all circuits in the configuration file using an abbreviated name and number Table 1 1 lists the Configuration Manager abbreviation for each circuit type Table 1 1 Site Manager Abbreviations for Circuit Types Letter Designator Circuit Type E1 E1 H HSSI MCE1 MCE1 MCT1 MCT1 S Synchronous T1 T1 E Ethernet F FDDI O Token ring See Configuring Ethernet FDDI and Token Ring Services 1 6 117345 B Rev 00 Getting Started To edit a circuit Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 In the Circuit List window select the circuit and click on Edit The Circuit Definition window opens Figure 1 3 Choose Lines gt Edit Lines The Edit Lines window opens Figure 1 4 listing the selected circuit s lines by slot number and connector name Select the line you want to edit and click on Edit The Configuration Manager displays the appropria
143. iguring MCE1 and MCT1 Services This chapter describes the line services for Multichannel E1 MCE1 or Multichannel T1 MCT1 circuits on a Bay Networks router It contains the following sections Section Page Overview of MCE1 and MCT1 Services 7 2 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Ports 7 3 Configuring a DSOA Connection 7 17 Configuring Non PRI Logical Lines 7 21 Configuring ISDN PRI B Channels 7 34 Testing MCE1 and MCT1 Lines 7 37 117345 B Rev 00 7 1 Configuring WAN Line Services Overview of MCE1 and MCT1 Services Bay Networks supports MCE1 and MCT circuits on a router that contains one of the following MCE1 or MCTI modules Link Modules BLN and BCN routers Net Modules ASN routers MCE1 II Single Port 75 ohm MCE1 Single Port MCE 1 II Dual Port 75 ohm MCT1 Dual Port DMCT1 MCE 1 II Single Port 120 ohm MCE1 II Dual Port 120 ohm MCT1 Single Port MCT1 Dual Port DMCT1 MCT1 Quad Port QMCT1 MCT1 Quad Port QMCT1 with DSOA MCE1 and MCT1 interfaces provide high density access to a digital access and crossconnect system DACS MCEI also provides a variety of international Post Telephone and Telegraph PTT and telecommunications administration services Multichannel interfaces enable data to be segmented into multiple DSO connections called channels or timeslots You can form fractional T1 FT1 channels by grouping MCT1 DSOs This allows you to maximize remote link capa
144. in this chapter Click on Apply To start a test click on the appropriate Send command Repeat step 3 for each test you want to run Click on Done The FT1 Port Parameters window opens Table 8 1 describes the BERT test commands you can send on any FT port Table 8 2 describes the loopback commands you can send on an FT1 port Table 8 1 Send Commands for FT1 Port Tests Send Command Function Reset BERT Counters Resets all counters to 0 Insert 1 Error Inserts a single nonrepeating error into the bit stream Insert 1 Error 1K bit stream Inserts a deliberate error into every thousandth position in the Insert 1 Error 1M stream Inserts a deliberate error into every millionth position in the bit Disable Insert Error Stops the insertion of deliberate errors into the bit stream Note FDL loopback command options apply only when the FT1 line type is configured as ESF for testing For more information about FDL loopback codes see ANSI T1 408 ISDN Primary Rate Customer Installation Metallic Interfaces Layer I Specification 8 26 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring FT1 Services Table 8 2 Send Commands for FT1 Port Loopback Send Command Function Loop Up Sends a loop up code to the remote end to initiate line loopback After a minimum of 4 5 seconds the port loops receive data back onto the T1 transmit path at the T1
145. ines gt Port Details gt MCT1 Port Parameters BY AZ BY Selects the FDL address mode to determine whether the local FDL responds to HDLC address BY or AZ in messages from the remote FDL Specify the FDL address mode 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 3 1 9 A 32 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Accept Loopback Request MCTI Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt MCT1 Port Parameters Enable Enable Disable Enables or disables loop up and loop down code detection When this parameter is enabled this port accepts and complies with requests to go into loopback mode from a remote device Enable or disable local loopback 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 3 1 10 Loopback Configuration MCTI Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt MCT1 Port Parameters No Loopback No Loopback Payload Loopback Line Loopback Forces the DS1 interface to go into loopback The remote or intermediate equipment then performs diagnostics on the network between that equipment and the DS1 interface No Loopback This option deactivates any loopback Payload Loopback The received signal on this interface is looped through the device Typically the received signal is looped back for retransmission after it has passed thro
146. ing services such as frame relay SMDS and ATM DXI 117345 B Rev 00 5 1 Configuring WAN Line Services See Chapter 1 for information about accessing the Edit HSSI Parameters window BOFL Freapency Ar HOH Protal Traramiasion Ivar f aca External Clock Speed CRO 51z Carrier Lean Dabana Tima cul Loophack Configuration Figure 5 1 Edit HSSI Parameters Window Using the BCC to Edit HSSI Parameters You can use the Bay Command Console BCC to configure some of the parameters described in this chapter If a parameter has a BCC command the section that describes that parameter also contains the BCC command syntax and one or more command examples Note Currently BCC is not supported on ASN and System 5000 platforms 5 2 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring HSSI Services The BCC commands in this chapter assume that you have started BCC from a local console attached to the router See Using the Bay Command Console To start BCC log in to the router from your console then perform the following steps 1 At the console command line prompt gt type gt bee A series of short instructions appears The prompt changes to bcc gt 2 At the bcc prompt type bcc config After a short message the screen displays the box prompt 3 Atthe box prompt type box show config The console displays the current router configuration including installed modules and protocols 4 Atthe
147. ing specified in the V 54 Loopback parameter The default value zero 0 indicates that loopback testing runs indefinitely Caution If the only connection with the remote router is through the DSU CSU be sure to specify a nonzero value since loopback testing prevents the local router from communicating with the remote DSU CSU Specify the number of seconds from 1 to 255 for loopback testing to run or keep the default 0 See the V 54 Timer parameter on page A 10 for information Loopback Test Modes You can activate DSU CSU tests from the Configuration Manager as described in the previous section Configuring V 54 Loopback Tests The DSU CSU module also responds to CCITT V 54 loop up and loop down codes 117345 B Rev 00 4 7 Configuring WAN Line Services The following sections describe the supported tests Section Page Digital Loopback DL 4 8 Remote Digital Loopback RL 4 9 Local Analog Loopback AL 4 9 Pattern 2047 BERT Test 4 10 Telco Activated Loopback 4 10 Digital Loopback DL Digital Loopback mode tests the local DSU CSU and the Telco circuit The DSU CSU enters Digital Loopback mode when it receives a CCITT V 54 loop up code or when configured in Configuration Manager In Digital Loopback mode the DSU CSU takes transmit data and converts it to receive data The DSU CSU retimes and reshapes the received data then transmits the data back to the netw
148. ion Page Enabling or Disabling the Asynchronous Driver 3 2 Setting the MTU 3 3 Specifying the TCP Start Protocol 3 3 Setting the Baud Rate 3 4 Setting the Idle Timer 3 5 Setting the TCP Receive Window Size 3 5 Setting the TCP Keepalive Message Interval 3 5 Setting the TCP Inactive Limit 3 6 Setting the Maximum Transmit Queue Length 3 6 Setting the Maximum Receive Queue Length 3 6 See Chapter 1 for information about accessing the Edit ASYNC Parameters window Use the window s scroll bar to view all of the asynchronous line parameters 117345 B Rev 00 3 1 Configuring WAN Line Services Edit ASYNC Parameters Cancel OK Values Help ENABLE MTU 1000 Start Protocol ANSWER Remote IP Addr 0 0 0 0 Remote Port Z Local Port Baud Rate Idle Timer Receive Window TCP KeepAlive Figure 3 1 Edit ASYNC Parameters Window Enabling or Disabling the Asynchronous Driver The router enables asynchronous line services when you add the asynchronous WAN protocol on AN and ANH COM2 circuits You can disable and reenable the interface without moving any cables See the Enable parameter on p for information 3 2 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring BayStack AN and ANH Asynchronous Services Setting the MTU The largest packet size that this interface can transmit over TCP is the maximum transmission unit MTU By default the MTU is 1000 bytes Set the MTU from 3 to 1580 bytes See the MTU par
149. ion about accessing the Edit SYNC Parameters window Figure 2 1 shows the first 10 synchronous parameters on the Edit SYNC Parameters window Use the scroll bar to display additional parameters shown in 2 2 and Figures 2 4 to EFL T mecaut nns Prominin Clock Samos Internal Clock Speed External Clock Spa Signal Moda Mu ANCE RTS Enable DTI I Figure 2 1 Edit SYNC Parameters Window 1 of 4 117345 B Rev 00 2 5 Configuring WAN Line Services Enabling or Disabling Synchronous Services The router enables synchronous line services when you add the circuit You can disable and reenable the line without moving the cables Using the BCC state variable For example sync 4 1 state enabled sync 4 1 state disabled Using Site Manager See the Enable parameter on page A 55 for information Enabling or Disabling BofL Messages The Breath of Life BofL parameter enables or disables the transmission of proprietary BofL messages over a point to point connection between the local router and a remote peer The exchange of BofL messages provides a level of confidence in the point to point connection If you enable BofL locally the remote peer must also be configured to enable BofL Bay Networks recommends that you enable BofL for point to point connections between Bay Networks peers However if such a connection is accomplished through a wide area transport service such as frame relay X 25 or SMDS you
150. ional Loopback A 37 Interframe Time Fill Character A 39 Local HDLC Address A 38 MTU Size A 40 Rate Adaption A 39 Remote HDLC Address A 38 Remote Loopback Detection A 40 Service A 37 WAN Protocol A 37 logical lines 7 24 multiline groupings 9 13 parameters BERT mode 7 39 7 45 BERT Test Pattern 7 39 7 45 BofL 7 26 BofL Timeout seconds 7 26 Index 4 BERT Test Pattern A 41 BofL Enable A 36 BofL Timeout A 36 CRC Size A 40 Enable Disable A 36 Fractional Loopback A 37 Interframe Time Fill Character A 39 Local HDLC Address A 38 MTU Size A 40 Rate Adaption A 39 Remote HDLC Address A 38 Remote Loopback Detection A 40 Service A 37 WAN Protocol A 37 logical lines 7 24 parameters Accept Loopback Request A 33 Clear Alarm Threshold seconds A 32 Enable Disable A 29 FDL Configuration A 32 Line Coding 7 12 117345 B Rev 00 Line Type 7 40 A 30 Loopback Configuration A 33 Remote FDL HDLC Address Mode A 32 Setup Alarm Threshold seconds A 31 Signal Level dB 7 41 A 31 testing the line 7 37 timeslots 7 32 multiline circuit bandwidth on demand BOD 9 5 configuring 9 13 Data Path Chooser parameter 9 12 data paths 9 7 9 12 grouping data paths 9 2 overview 9 1 parameters A 77 supported media 9 2 synchronous lines 9 6 9 7 traffic distribution methods 9 12 types 9 2 multilink feature 9 5 Multilink PPP feature 9 5 P parameters line ser
151. isable 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 56 A 40 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID BERT Mode Configured QMCT1 or DMCTI Connector gt MCT1 Logical Lines Disable Enable Disable Selecting Enable activates BERT mode To activate BERT mode select Enable and click on Apply You can configure this parameter for QMCTI link modules and DMCTI net modules only 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 62 BERT Test Pattern Configured QMCT1 or DMCTI Connector gt MCT1 Logical Lines Ones Zeros Ones QRSS 2e15 2e15 Inverted 2e20 2e23 2e23 Inverted Specifies the bit pattern transmitted during BERT diagnostics When a port is in BERT mode it can generate patterns such as all ones all zeros or a quasi random signal sequence QRSS pattern Select a test pattern and click on Apply You can configure this parameter for QMCTI link modules and DMCTI net modules only 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 63 Accept Fractional Loopback Code Configured QMCT1 Connector in Dynamic Mode gt MCT1 Logical Lines Enable Enable Disable Determines whether the logical line can accept loopback requests from a remote T1 device Select Enable or Disable You can configure
152. ition to the Carrier Lost state upon detecting carrier loss For a problem line however you can specify a number of seconds for the router to detect carrier loss before entering the Carrier Lost state By default the value is zero 0 seconds Set the Carrier Loss Debounce Time out parameter to a value from 0 to 2147483647 for this HSSI interface Using the BCC carrier delay integer For example hssi 2 1 carrier delay 100 Using Site Manager See the Carrier Loss Debounce Time out parameter on page A 16 for information 5 8 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring HSSI Services Setting Up DTE Loopback Testing On ASN and System 5000 platforms the DTE loopback diagnostic function provides loopback testing to the DCE When the DTE router transmits a loopback signal to the DCE the DTE waits for the DCE to acknowledge and return the signal The DCE provides the transmit and receive clock signals over a full duplex DTE to DCE connection The DCE provides the transmit and receive clock signals There are four DTE loopback settings e No Loopback Prevents the DTE from sending loopback signals to the DCE e Local Digital Loop A Allows the DTE to check the DTE DCE interface In a Loop A test the DTE transmission is returned to the DTE on the received local DCE data circuit The CA LED DCE Ready must be on e Local Line Loop B Allows the DTE to check the DTE DCE interface and the transmit and receive sections of the
153. ize butes 1600 Figure 7 12 PRI Logical Lines Window MCE1 Example Figure 7 13 MCE1 Timeslots Window ISDN PRI Configurations 7 36 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services Testing MCE1 and MCT1 Lines The following sections describe how to use the Configuration Manager to test single line and multiline MCE1 and MCT1 link module and net module interfaces e About the Tests e Setting Port Test Parameters Running Port Tests e Setting Logical Line Test Parameters Running Logical Line Tests About the Tests While in dynamic mode you can use the Configuration Manager to trigger port actions to test the quality of MCE1 and MCTI connections Table 7 3 describes the tests you can run Table 7 3 MCE1 and MCT1 Line Tests Test Description Link Modules ASN Net Modules Transmitting specific codes to the remote All All end of the MCE1 or MCT1 connection Introducing deliberate error patterns into the All All port BERT bit stream Introducing deliberate error patterns into a QMCT1 DMCT1 logical line s BERT bit stream QMCT1 w DS0A Initiating fractional loopback code on QMCT1 DMCT1 individual logical lines QMCT1 w DSOA Note Except for the logical line tests on QMCTI link modules and DMCT1 net modules all test actions are port specific For example a BERT reset action resets all port specific series of BERT counters BERT statistics show the results of
154. k For direct connection to a control unit such as an IBM 3174 set this parameter to Internal For connection to a modem set this parameter to External For direct connection to an IBM 3745 either the router or the IBM 3745 can provide the clock source If the IBM 3745 does not provide clocking set this parameter to Internal 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 13 Internal Clock Speed COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters 64 KB 19200 KB for SDLC 1200 B 2400 B 4800 B 7200 B 9600 B 19200 B 32000 B 38400 B 56 KB 64 KB 125 KB 230 KB 420 KB 625 KB 833 KB 1 25 MB 2 5 MB 5 MB Sets the clock speed of an internally supplied clock when the Clock Source parameter is set to Internal Attached devices must be able to operate at the specified speed Set the clock speed for the internal clock to the desired data transmission rate across the synchronous line Some of the more common speeds for IBM products are as follows e An IBM 3274 with a V 24 RS 232 interface supports up to 9600 b s Some support speeds of up to 19200 b s e An IBM 3274 with a V 35 interface supports up to 64 Kb s An IBM 3174 with a V 24 RS 232 interface supports up to 19200 b s An IBM 3174 with a V 35 interface and running Licensed Internal Code C supports up to 256 Kb s 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 14 A 58 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function
155. k coding Set the line coding for the interface Using the BCC sync line coding variable For example sync 4 1 sync line coding nrz sync 4 1 sync line coding nrzi sync 4 1 sync line coding nrzimark Using Site Manager See the Sync Line Coding parameter on page A 70 for information Configuring KG84A Security KG84A is a cryptographic device used to secure data transmitted over a point to point synchronous line Bay Networks KG84A support allows the router to use the encryption services of a KG84A device In a KG84A configuration the KG84A device is usually placed between the router and a modem The KG84A device acts as the DCE for the attached router Another KG84A device must be located at the other end of the point to point connection so that encrypted data can be decrypted Figure 2 5 117345 B Rev 00 2 21 Configuring WAN Line Services r Router aN Y ON S p e TEES KGB4A Router Figure 2 5 LS0017A KG84A Network Configuration The Bay Networks router attaches to the KG84A device using a modified V 35 synchronous cable The encryption decryption process is usually transparent to the router However occasionally two KG84A devices can lose cryptographic synchronization When this occurs the modified cable allows the router to initiate cryptographic resynchronization The modifi
156. le 7 7 Send Commands for Logical Line Fractional Loopback Tests 7 47 Table 8 1 Send Commands far PT U Port Bests sarene aeea E A 8 26 Table 8 2 Send Commands for FT 1 Port Loopback ssscssicrccsrisisresisiieisissisncoiisesissenisreisivess 8 27 117345 B Rev 00 xvii About This Guide If you are responsible for configuring and managing Bay Networks routers read this guide to learn about physical layer line configuration procedures If you want to Go to Access the line services that you can configure with Site Manager Chapter 1 Change default settings for synchronous and LAPB line services Chapter 2 Change default settings for BayStack AN or ANH asynchronous Chapter 3 line services Change default settings for BayStack AN ANH or ARN internal Chapter 4 DSU CSU line services Change default settings for HSSI line services Chapter 5 Change default settings for E1 and T1 line services Chapter 6 Configure or change default settings for MCE1 and MCT1 line Chapter 7 Services Configure or change default settings for fractional T1 FT1 services Chapter 8 Configure multiline services Chapter 9 Obtain information about Site Manager parameters this is the same Appendix A information you obtain using Site Manager online Help See a glossary of terms used in this guide Glossary Written for system and network managers this guide assumes that e You have
157. le the window is active When you exit the Port Actions window all port settings revert to the original settings 117345 B Rev 00 8 23 Configuring WAN Line Services The following sections describe each port action parameter Section Page Enabling or Disabling BERT Mode 8 24 Setting the BERT Alarm Type 8 24 Setting the BERT Test Pattern 8 24 Setting the Line Coding Method 8 24 Setting the Line Type 8 25 Setting FDL Options 8 25 Setting the Signal Level 8 25 Enabling or Disabling BERT Mode To initiate BERT testing you must enable BERT mode By setting the BERT mode parameter you enable or disable BERT mode on all logical lines On these interfaces you can enable or disable BERT mode on individual logical lines Setting the BERT Alarm Type You can specify the type of alarm signal to be generated while in BERT mode or disable the generation of alarm signals altogether Select AIS alarm indication signal to transmit Blue alarms all ones Select Yellow to transmit Yellow alarms all zeros Setting the BERT Test Pattern When a port is in BERT mode it can generate patterns such as all ones all zeros or a QRSS pattern Specify the bit pattern to be transmitted during BERT diagnostics Setting the Line Coding Method The MCTI port uses B8ZS transmit and receive line coding by default You can select AMI line coding instead For a description of these line coding metho
158. lect Port 1 Ext Loop to use the signal coming from port 1 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 1 1 4 Secondary Clock FT1 CLOCK Connector gt Edit Slot gt DS1 E1 Clock Parameters Internal Internal Port 1 Ext Loop Identifies the secondary source of the timing signals The router uses the secondary clock only when the primary clock is unavailable Select Internal to use the clock chip on the link or net module Select Port 1 Ext Loop to use the signal coming from port 1 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 1 1 5 117345 B Rev 00 A 43 Configuring WAN Line Services FT1 Port Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID You access the MCT1 port parameters from the Configuration Manager window Enable Disable FT1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt FT1 Port Parameters Enable Enable Disable Enables or disables the FT1 port Set to Disable only if you want to disable the FT1 port 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 3 1 2 Line Type FT1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt FT1 Port Parameters ESF Unframed T1 ESF SF D4 Specifies the frame format ESF transmits superframes consisting of 24 individual SF D4 frames and provides enhanced signaling and synchronization SF D4 transmits superframes consisting of 12 individual frames Select the appropriate frame format for your T1
159. liberate error into every thousandth position in the bit Insert 1 Error 1M Inserts a deliberate error into every millionth position Disable Insert Error Stops the insertion of deliberate errors into the bit stream 7 46 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services Table 7 7 Send Commands for Logical Line Fractional Loopback Tests Send Command Function Frac Loop Up Sends a loop up code to the remote end Clear Frac Loop Transmits a loopback deactivate code to the remote end Frac Loop Down Sends a loop down code to the remote end 117345 B Rev 00 7 47 Chapter 8 Configuring FT1 Services This chapter describes the line services for fractional T1 FT1 circuits on a Bay Networks router It contains the following sections Section Page Overview of FT1 Services 8 1 Configuring an FT1 Port 8 2 Configuring a Non PRI Logical Line 8 12 Testing FT1 Lines 8 22 Overview of FT1 Services Bay Networks supports FT1 circuits on ARN AN and ANH routers FT 1 interfaces provide high density access to a digital access and crossconnect system DACS An FT1 interface can transmit or receive up to 24 DSO channels per DS1 frame over leased point to point links with a line rate between 64Kb s and 1 536Mb s in 64Kb increments All FT1 modules include an integrated DSU CSU for direct connection to a T1 network The interfaces provide integrated support
160. live message interval specifies how often the local router sends TCP keepalive messages to a remote router The default interval is 8 seconds When the local router sends a TCP keepalive message on the asynchronous interface it expects an acknowledgment ACK from the remote router The ACK then resets the inactive limit timer If the local router does not receive an ACK from the remote router within the time limit specified by the TCP Inactive Limit parameter the TCP connection is disabled To prevent an error or alarm condition set the TCP Inactive Limit parameter to a value that allows enough time for multiple TCP keepalive messages Set the TCP KeepAlive parameter to a value from 3 to 180 seconds The router uses this parameter with the TCP Inactive Limit parameter See the TCP KeepAlive parameter on page A 5 for information 117345 B Rev 00 3 5 Configuring WAN Line Services Setting the TCP Inactive Limit When the TCP inactive limit timer expires the TCP connection between the local router and the remote router is lost By default the TCP connection on an asynchronous interface times out in 300 seconds To prevent a TCP connection loss set this parameter to a value that allows enough time for multiple TCP keepalive messages and ACKs from the remote TCP router If the interface is listening for an incoming connection request you can specify a negative value for this parameter to mark the connection as inactive and de
161. llowing sections in this appendix contain reference information about Site Manager line services parameters Asynchronous Line Parameters DSU CSU Parameters E1 Line Parameters HSSI Line Parameters LAPB Parameters MCE Port Application and Clock Parameters MCE 1 Port Parameters MCT 1 Port Application and Clock Parameters MCT 1 Port Parameters QMCT1 and DMCT1 Port Parameters MCE1 and MCT1 Logical Line Parameters FT 1 Port Application and Clock Parameters FT1 Port Parameters FT1 Logical Line Parameters Synchronous Line Parameters T1 Line Parameters Multiline Configuration Parameter 117345 B Rev 00 A 1 Configuring WAN Line Services For each line parameter associated with a physical layer protocol this appendix provides the Site Manager menu path to the parameter information about default settings valid parameter options the parameter function instructions for setting the parameter and the MIB object ID Note The Site Manager menu path to each parameter listed in this appendix begins at the Configuration Manager window Asynchronous Line Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID On a Bay Networks AN or ANH router only the Configuration Manager displays the Edit ASYNC Parameters window when you select the ASYNC protocol from the WAN Pr
162. lock you can set the value to Internal to use the clock chip on the link module Otherwise you can set the value to Port 1 Ext Loop so that the clock uses the signal coming in from port 1 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring FT1 Services Customizing FT1 Port Parameters You set values for configurable FT1 port service details and enable or disable the FT1 port using the FT1 Port Parameters window Figure 8 3 To customize FT1 port parameters select new values for the parameters you want to edit See the following sections Section Page Enabling or Disabling the FT1 Port 8 6 Setting the FT1 Line Type 8 6 Setting the FT1 Line Coding 8 7 Setting the Signal Level 8 7 Setting the Alarm Threshold Time 8 8 Setting the Alarm Threshold Clear Time 8 8 Setting the FDL Mode for ESF Line Types 8 9 Setting the Remote FDL HDLC Address Mode 8 9 Accepting or Rejecting Port Loopback Requests 8 9 Setting a Loopback Configuration 8 10 Setting the Source of Send Performance Messages 8 10 Setting the Source of Accept Performance Messages 8 10 Setting the Primary Clock Source 8 11 Setting the Secondary Clock Source 8 11 The FT1 port parameters apply to each port provided by an FT1 port connector 117345 B Rev 00 8 5 Configuring WAN Line Services Valus Help Enah Le TH e nb ln Lina Tigo Line Coding Signal Levei idi Gatup Alara Threshold netii Clear Alarm Thres
163. logical line Do not change the current value Caution Changing the WAN protocol does not reconfigure the interface and could disable it To change the configured WAN protocol for an interface delete and then reconfigure the circuit See the WAN Protocol parameter on page A 37 for information Setting the HDLC Service Type The logical line HDLC service is LLC1 by default LLC1 adds the HDLC address and control fields as a prefix to the frame You can change the service to basic HDLC Transparent based on the requirements of the E1 equipment You can set the HDLC service for this logical line See the Service parameter on page A 37 for information Setting the Local HDLC Address Specify the 1 byte HDLC address of this logical line as follows e DCE e DTE e An explicit address value 2 4 5 6 or 7 Use unique HDLC addresses for the local and remote interfaces at either end of the point to point circuit For example if the remote address is DTE configure the local address as DCE If you configure X 25 on this line set this parameter to either DCE or DTE See the Local HDLC Address parameter on page A 38 for information 117345 B Rev 00 7 27 Configuring WAN Line Services Setting the Remote HDLC Address Specify the 1 byte HDLC address of the remote MCE interface as follows e DCE DTE e An explicit address value 2 4 5 6 or 7 Use unique HDLC addresses for the local and remote interf
164. loopback codes See the Accept Fractional Loopback Code parameter on page A 41 for information e Accept Fractional Loopback Proprietary Enables the logical line to send SNMP based logical line loopback codes See the Fractional Loopback parameter on page A 37 for information 117345 B Rev 00 7 45 Configuring WAN Line Services Running Logical Line Tests After setting test parameters you can run the logical line tests module Note Although you can run tests on only one logical line per port you can run simultaneous logical line tests on other ports on the DMCTI or QMCTI To test a logical line on a DMCTI QMCTI or QMCTI w DSOA port Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 Start at the QMCT1 or DMCT1 Logical Line Actions window 2 Select the logical line you want to test 3 Click on the appropriate Send command Table 7 6 describes the BERT Send commands for logical lines Table 7 7 describes the fractional loopback Send commands for QMCT1 or QMCT1 w DSOA lines only Wait for the Logical Line Actions window to update before selecting another Send command 4 Repeat step 3 for each test you want to run 5 Click on Done Table 7 6 Send Commands for Logical Line BERT Tests Send Command Function Insert 1 Error Inserts a single nonrepeating error into the bit stream Insert 1 Error 1K stream Inserts a de
165. lt Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Pasync Parity Type COM Connector gt Edit Line gt AOT gt Edit SYNC Parameters Even Odd Even High Low None Sets the error detection method for isolating altered or damaged AOT packets during transmission Asynchronous equipment typically adds a parity bit to the end of a packet before transmission This allows the receiving router to detect a transmission error if it receives a packet with an unexpected parity Click on Values and select a value that is appropriate for your network Odd Even High 1 Low 0 or None 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 116 Pasync Data Bits COM Connector gt Edit Line gt AOT gt Edit SYNC Parameters Eight Five Six Seven Eight Sets the length of a polled AOT packet to a specific number of data bits Click on Values and select a value that is appropriate for your network 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 117 Pasync Stop Bits COM Connector gt Edit Line gt AOT gt Edit SYNC Parameters Two One Two Sets the interval at the end of a transmitted polled AOT packet allowing the receiving router to pause before accepting the next packet More stop bits create a longer pause at the receiving router Click on Values and select a value that is appropriate for your network 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 118 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID
166. mation about running BERT diagnostics See the BERT Test Pattern parameter on page A 41 for information 7 30 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services Enabling or Disabling Fractional T1 Loopback Detection QMCTI and QMCTI w DSOA link modules only can detect and generate fractional T1 FT1 loopback codes as specified in ANSI T1 403 Annex B FT1 loopback channel loopback is an ANSI standard 127 octet loop FT1 loopback detection allows remote test equipment to put one channel logical line or DSO group on any port into loopback testing mode without affecting the other logical lines Disable or reenable fractional loopback detection on QMCTI DSOs See the Accept Fractional Loopback Code parameter on page A 41 for information See Running Logical Line Tests later in this chapter for information about generating fractional loopback codes Note Although the DMCTI net module does not support FT1 loopback it does provide BERT testing on selected DSOs as described in Running Logical Line Tests later in this chapter Configuring NRZI Line Encoding On DMCTI net modules and QMCT1 or QMCTI w DSOA link modules only you can configure the NRZI Enable and NRZI type parameters If applicable see Configuring a DSOA Connection earlier in this chapter Table 7 2 on page 7 20 provides a matrix of supported configurations for the QMCTI w DSOA logical line encoding parameters When enabled the NRZI E
167. mber of the logical line on the FT1 port Slot where connector Type of circuit resides Slot 1 md Logical line Circuit name FTI 1 1 LS0023A Figure 8 6 Default Circuit Name for ARN Link Modules A single FT1 port supports up to 24 logical lines Note If you want to group the logical lines into a multiline circuit see Chapter 9 Configuring Multiline Services Customizing Logical Line Parameters After you finish adding the logical lines for a non PRI interface the FT1 Logical Line window displays each logical line see Figure 8 7 This window also displays the parameter values for the highlighted logical line Use the scroll bar to view additional logical line parameters 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring FT1 Services Enab au Di aaka Breath F Life AOFL S ILLE BOL T mecut mecorndm ATU Site hgteas Prem i ecm Sur 108 Figure 8 7 Logical Line Window with One Circuit Defined To edit parameters for a logical line Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 In the FT1 Logical Line window select the line and circuit name from the logical lines list Site Manager displays the circuit s parameters 2 Edit the parameters 3 Click on Apply 117345 B Rev 00 8 15 Configuring WAN Line Services See the following sections Section Page Enabling or Disabling the Lo
168. mer Inst indicates that the router accepts messages only from the customer installation Carrier indicates that the router accepts messages only from the carrier You configure this parameter for QMCTI link modules only Instructions Select the source for inbound performance messages MIB Object ID 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 3 1 19 A 34 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Primary Clock QMCT1 or DMCTI Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt MCTI Port Parameters Port 1 Ext Loop Internal Port 1 Ext Loop Port 2 Ext Loop Auxiliary Ext Identifies the primary source of the timing signals Select Internal to use the clock chip on the link or net module Select Port 1 Ext Loop to use the signal coming from port 1 Select Port 2 Ext Loop to use the signal coming from port 2 Select Port 3 Ext Loop to use the signal coming from port 3 Select Port 4 Ext Loop to use the signal coming from port 4 Select Auxiliary Ext to use an external source via BNC connectors 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 18 1 3 Secondary Clock QMCT1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt MCT1 Port Parameters Internal Internal Port 1 Ext Loop Port 2 Ext Loop Auxiliary Ext Identifies the secondary source of the timing signals Th
169. mined by hardware configuration jumpers See Installing and Maintaining BN Routers or Installing and Maintaining ASN Routers and BNX Platforms for information about configuring the T1 module s hardware jumpers See the Clock Mode parameter on page A 75 for information Assigning Channel Functions Each T1 channel on an interface is idle by default You can assign the following functions e Data Assigns the channel to data pass through T1 connector to T1 connector Voice Assigns the channel to voice pass through T1 connector to T1 connector e Circuit 1 Assigns the channel to the first T1 connector e Circuit 2 Assigns the channel to the second T1 connector Idle Makes the channel idle 6 6 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring E1 and T1 Services Circuit Assignment You can allocate a T1 channel to only one T1 circuit For example if you allocate channels 17 to 24 to circuit 1 on the first T1 connector you must make these channels idle or allocate them to circuit 2 on the second T1 connector Data and Voice Pass Through To enable data and voice pass through assign identical channels to data or voice on both T1 connectors For example if the first T1 connector allocates channels 1 to 8 to voice pass through and channels 9 to 16 to data pass through the second T1 connector must also allocate channels 1 to 8 to voice pass through and channels 9 to 16 to data pass through You can assign specific func
170. must disable BofL The router enables BofL messages by default Disable or enable BofL messages on the interface Using the BCC bofl variable For example sync 4 1 bofl enabled sync 4 14 bofl disabled 2 6 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Synchronous Services Using Site Manager See the BofL parameter on page A 56 for information Setting the BofL Timeout The BofL Timeout parameter specifies the time between transmissions of BofL messages from this synchronous interface This parameter is valid only when BofL is enabled By default the BofL timeout period is 5 seconds Timeout occurs when five periods elapse without both a successful frame transmission and a successful reception When timeout occurs the router disables and reenables the synchronous line For example with this parameter set to 5 seconds the interface must successfully transmit and receive a frame within 25 seconds Timeout occurs in 25 seconds Set the BofL timeout to a value from 1 to 60 seconds on the interface Using the BCC bofl timeout integer For example sync 4 1 bofl timeout 20 Using Site Manager See the BofL Timeout parameter on page A 56 for information Setting the MTU The maximum transmission unit MTU is the largest frame that the router can transmit on this line For X 25 specify a value of at least 5 bytes more than the maximum packet size for the packet level The MTU is 1600 bytes by default Set the MTU from 3
171. n when synchronization is lost and a remotely initiated resynchronization has been detected After this number of cycles the router software determines that the resynchronization has failed and initiates another resynchronization Note that if you press the RESYNC button on the local KG84A device the router responds as if it were a remotely initiated resynchronization Specify a different setting at each end of the point to point link to avoid a possible race condition Be sure to set the RTS Enable parameter to Enable 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 69 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID KG84A Sync Pulse COM Connector Edit Line Edit SYNC Parameters 10 milliseconds 2 to 4096 milliseconds Specifies the length of the pulse in milliseconds that the router transmits to the KG844A device when it needs to initiate KG84A resynchronization The router uses the RTS signal of the V 35 interface Using a special cable the interface connects to the KG84A device s synchronous signal to initiate KG84A resynchronization When the router needs to initiate KG84A resynchronization it changes the value of the synchronous signal from low to high This parameter specifies the number of milliseconds that the synchronous signal retains its high value Accept the defa
172. n 2047 BERT Test This test allows you to connect a BERT tester at the remote end of a DDS line to verify that data is passing over the line Telco Activated Loopback In addition to the tests you can initiate in the Configuration Manager the DSU CSU supports two standard DDS loopback conditions to test local loops and DDS termination equipment The Telco facility initiates these tests upon customer request e CSU Loopback Isolates trouble in the network e DSU Loopback Like Digital Loopback tests the local DSU CSU and the Telco circuit 4 10 117345 B Rev 00 Chapter 5 Configuring HSSI Services This chapter describes how to edit the line services for high speed serial interface HSSD link and net modules in the following sections It contains the following sections Section Overview of HSSI Services Using the BCC to Edit HSSI Parameters Enabling or Disabling HSSI Lines Configuring BofL Messages Setting the MTU Viewing the Configured WAN Protocol Setting the Transmission Interface Setting the External Clock Speed Setting the CRC Size Setting the Carrier Loss Debounce Timeout Setting Up DTE Loopback Testing Overview of HSSI Services A Bay Networks HSSI interface supports full duplex synchronous bit rates from 66 3 Mb s to 44 736 Mb s HSSI provides a connection to high speed circuits such as T3 ES and SONET OC 1 and to high speed WAN switch
173. n detecting carrier loss For a problem line however you can specify a number of seconds for the router to sense carrier loss before entering the Carrier Lost state 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 7 1 64 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Loopback Configuration HSSI Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit HSSI Parameters No_Loopback No_Loopback Local_Digital Local_Line Remote_Line Sets the DTE loopback mode over normal full duplex operation DTE loopback is a diagnostic test that causes the DTE to transmit a signal to the DCE The DTE then waits for the DCE to return the signal The DCE provides the transmit and receive clock signals Click on Values and select one of the following DTE loopback settings No_Loopback Prevents the DTE from sending loopback signals to the DCE Local_Digital Loop A Allows the DTE to check the DTE DCE interface In a Loop A test the DTE transmission is returned to the DTE on the received local DCE data circuit The CA LED DCE Ready must be on Local_Line Loop B Allows the DTE to check the DTE DCE interface and the transmit and receive sections of the local DCE In a Loop B test the output of the transmit section of the DCE is returned to the receive section of the DCE The CA LED DCE Ready must be on Remote_Line Loop C Allows the DTE to check the functions of the transmissio
174. n page A 23 for information Selecting the Local Command or Response Address The Command Response Address parameter specifies the local command or response address which is the DTE or DCE value Select DTE for the DTE address select DCE for the DCE address The address is set to DTE by default Set the local address on this interface Using Site Manager See the Command Response Address parameter on page A 22 for information 117345 B Rev 00 2 41 Configuring WAN Line Services Viewing the WAN Protocol You can see which protocol Standard PPP or X 25 is enabled on this interface Do not change the current value Caution Changing the WAN protocol does not reconfigure the interface and could disable it To change the configured WAN protocol delete and re create the WAN circuit See Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager for instructions Using Site Manager See the WAN Protocol parameter on page A 23 for information 2 42 117345 B Rev 00 Chapter 3 Configuring BayStack AN and ANH Asynchronous Services This chapter describes how to edit asynchronous services for BayStack AN or ANH serial circuits On AN and ANH COM2 circuits only the Configuration Manager displays the Edit ASYNC Parameters window Figure 3 1 when you select the asynchronous protocol from the WAN Protocols window This chapter contains the following sections Sect
175. n path to the remote DCE interface 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 7 1 67 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring WAN Line Services LAPB Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID When you edit an Octal Sync link module line or any synchronous line on Bay Networks AN ANH ARN or ASN routers the router automatically configures the LAPB protocol if you configure a circuit for the X 25 protocol The Edit SYNC Parameters window for these lines includes an additional button for editing LAPB parameters Enable COM Connector for X 25 Interface gt Edit Line gt LAPB gt Edit LAPB Parameters Enable Enable Disable Globally enables or disables LAPB services Select Disable to disable LAPB services 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 5 1 8 1 2 Station Type COM Connector for X 25 Interface Edit Line LAPB Edit LAPB Parameters DTE DTE DCE DXE Identifies the station type that is whether the device is a DTE or DCE for this interface If your device is data terminal equipment select DTE If your device is data communications equipment select DCE If you do not want to assign a specific station type and instead want the network to determine the station type select DXE This value indicates that the router is in unassigned mode it is neither a DTE nor a DCE If you select DXE the router will send an exc
176. n run perform the following actions e Transmit specific codes to the remote end of the FT1 connection e Introduce deliberate error patterns into the port BERT bit stream 8 22 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring FT1 Services Introduce deliberate error patterns into a logical line s BERT bit stream Note All test actions are port specific For example a BERT reset action resets all port specific series of BERT counters BERT statistics show the results of your test actions You can view BERT statistics using the Statistics Manager utility For information about the Statistics Manager see Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager Setting Port Test Parameters To set the port test parameters Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 In dynamic mode click on a configured FT1 connector in the Configuration Manager window The Logical Line window opens Eigure 8 7 on page 8 15 2 Click on Port Details The Port Parameters window opens 3 Click on Line Tests Note that the Line Tests option appears only in dynamic mode The Port Actions window opens Edit the port action parameters located in the upper portion of the window 5 After setting a parameter click on Apply Click on Done when you are finished setting port action parameters Note All changes you apply to the port in the Port Actions window are in effect only whi
177. n the E1 data stream It replaces a block of eight consecutive binary zeros with an 8 bit HDB3 code containing bipolar violations in the fourth and seventh bit positions of the substituted code In the receive direction the HDB3 code is detected and replaced with eight consecutive binary zeros Select the line coding method 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 4 1 7 Setup Alarm Threshold seconds MCE1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt MCEI Port Parameters 2 seconds 2 to 10 seconds Specifies the time in seconds that MCEI tolerates a performance defect or anomaly If the performance defect or anomaly is still present when this time interval expires MCEI records a performance failure and logs an event message Set the timer value 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 3 1 7 A 26 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Clear Alarm Threshold seconds MCE1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt MCEI Port Parameters 2 seconds 2 to 10 seconds Specifies the clear time in seconds for performance failure conditions If the defect or anomaly clears in this time interval MCEI records a performance cleared condition and logs an event message Set
178. n to the router from your console then perform the following steps 1 At the console command line prompt gt type gt bee A series of short instructions appears The prompt changes to bcc gt 2 Atthe bcc prompt type bcc config After a short message the screen displays the box prompt 3 Atthe box prompt type box show config The console displays the current router configuration including installed modules and protocols 4 Atthe box prompt choose a sync module slot number and connector number from the configuration by typing box sync slot 2 connector 1 The prompt changes to sync 2 1 5 Atthe sync 2 1 prompt use the BCC commands that allow you to configure the synchronous parameters described in this chapter 2 2 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Synchronous Services Editing Synchronous Line Parameters This section describes how to edit synchronous line service parameters Note Although there are several line parameters common to all synchronous COM ports many parameters apply only to certain hardware modules or WAN protocols This section covers the following topics Enabling or Disabling Synchronous Services Enabling or Disabling BofL Messages Setting the BofL Timeout Setting the MTU Enabling or Disabling Remote Address Filtering Configuring Clocking Signals Setting the Clock Source Setting the Internal Clock Speed Setting the External Clock Speed Setting
179. nable parameter specifies nonreturn to zero inverted NRZI line encoding to communicate state changes between the subscriber s devices across the frame relay network You can disable communication of such state changes by setting this parameter to Disable See the NRZI Enable parameter on page A 42 for information The NRZI Type parameter specifies the NRZI encoding format in the frame on the logical line Ignore NRZI Type if you set NRZI Enable to Disable 117345 B Rev 00 7 31 Configuring WAN Line Services Valid options are as follows Mark This format uses a 0 bit to indicate a state change and a 1 bit to indicate no state change Space This format uses a 1 bit to indicate a state change and a 0 bit to indicate no state change See the NRZI Type parameter on page A 42 for information Assigning Timeslots After configuring logical lines you configure channels DSOs of bandwidth by grouping 1 to 24 MCT1 or 1 to 31 MCEI contiguous or noncontiguous DSO timeslots per DS1 frame To assign timeslots Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 Start at the MCE1 or MCT1 Logical Lines window Figure 7 9 2 Click on Timeslots The MCE1 Timeslots window or the MCT1 Timeslots window opens Figure 7 10 This window represents the timeslots 31 for MCE1 24 for MCT1 3 Click on an Unused timeslot A list of logical lines to which you can assign the timeslo
180. nal clock speed 1200 Using Site Manager See the External Clock Speed parameter on page A 70 for information Setting the Signal Mode You use the Signal Mode parameter to set either balanced or unbalanced transmission on an interface depending on the signaling mode of the connected device Balanced transmission uses two conductors to carry signals unbalanced transmission uses one conductor to carry a signal with a ground providing the return path Set balanced or unbalanced transmission for the interface 117345 B Rev 00 2 11 Configuring WAN Line Services Using the BCC signal mode variable For example sync 4 1 signal mode balanced sync 4 1 signal mode unbalanced Using Site Manager See the Signal Mode parameter on page A 59 for information Enabling or Disabling RTS Signals The RTS Enable parameter enables or disables the detection of request to send RTS signals on this interface Set this parameter to Enable if the connected device for example a modem ora KG84A cryptographic device uses RTS CTS flow control Enable or disable RTS signals for the interface Using the BCC rts enable variable For example sync 4 1 rts enable enabled sync 4 1 rts enable disabled 2 12 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Synchronous Services Using Site Manager See the RTS Enable parameter on p A 59 for information 2 2 shows the next 10 synchronous parameters LEET Po Help Burst Count Sea
181. nary 0 is transmitted as zero volts and a binary 1 is transmitted as either a positive or negative pulse opposite in polarity to the previous pulse When configured for AMI line coding the MCEI port remains synchronized upon receiving up to 45 consecutive zeros Set the line coding for this MCEI interface See the Line Coding parameter on page A 26 for information 7 8 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services Setting the Alarm Threshold Time By default the MCEI interface waits 2 seconds before logging a performance defect or anomaly as an event message Change the alarm threshold to any value from 2 to 10 seconds for this MCEI interface See the Setup Alarm Threshold parameter on page A 26 for information Setting the Alarm Threshold Clear Time By default the clear time for performance failure conditions is 2 seconds If the defect or anomaly clears in this time interval MCEI records a performance cleared condition and logs an event message Change the alarm threshold clear time to any value from 2 to 10 seconds for this MCEI interface See the Clear Alarm Threshold parameter on page A 27 for information Enabling or Disabling the International Bit By default the MCEI interface does not use the international bit in E1 frames Enable use of the international bit for this MCEI interface See the International Bit parameter on page A 27 for information Setting the Line Impedance MCE1 Net Modules Only
182. nds that you enable BofL for point to point connections between Bay Networks peers If however such a connection occurs through a wide area transport service such as frame relay or SMDS you must disable BofL 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 7 1 7 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID BofL Frequency HSSI Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit HSSI Parameters 1 second 0 to 60 seconds Specifies the interval in seconds between BofL transmissions This parameter is valid only if BofL is set to Enable After sending a BofL message the router starts a timer that has a value equal to five times the setting of this parameter If the router does not receive a BofL message from the remote peer before the timer expires the router disables the HSSI line and then attempts to restart it Accept the default 1 second or specify a new value making sure that both ends of the point to point connection are configured with the same value 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 7 1 8 MTU HSSI Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit HSSI Parameters 4608 bytes 3 to 4608 bytes Specifies the buffer size for the HSSI interface and therefore determines the largest frame that can travel across the HSSI port Set thi
183. ne Type A 12 Mini Dacs A 12 Index 2 extended superframe ESF setting for FT1 A 44 setting for MCT1 7 40 A 30 setting for T1 6 3 F FDL mode 7 14 7 40 8 9 8 25 A 32 Frame Relay multiline traffic distribution 9 12 FT1 BERT mode 8 22 8 26 defining logical lines 8 12 DS1 signal level A 45 DSX 1 8 8 FDL mode A 46 logical line parameters Accept Perf Measurement CR Addr A 49 BERT mode A 53 BERT Test Pattern A 54 BofL Enable A 50 BofL Timeout A 50 CRC Size A 52 Enable Disable A 50 Fractional Loopback A 51 Local HDLC Address A 52 MTU Size A 53 Primary Clock A 49 Remote HDLC Address A 52 Remote Loopback Detection A 53 Secondary Clock A 49 Send Performance Measurement CR Addr A 48 Service A 51 WAN Protocol A 51 logical lines 8 14 parameters Accept Loopback Request A 47 BERT mode 8 24 BERT Test Pattern 8 24 BofL 8 16 BofL Timeout seconds 8 17 Clear Alarm Threshold seconds 8 8 A 46 CRC Size 8 18 Enable Disable 8 16 A 44 FDL Configuration A 46 Fractional Loopback 8 17 Line Coding 8 7 Line Type 8 6 A 44 117345 B Rev 00 Local HDLC Address 8 18 Loopback Configuration A 48 MTU Size 8 19 Port Application Mode A 43 Primary Clock A 43 Remote FDL HDLC Address Mode A 47 Remote HDLC Address 8 18 Secondary Clock A 43 Service 8 17 Setup Alarm Threshold seconds 8 8 A 46 Signal Level dB 8 25 A 45 power level T1 transmit A 45 testing the line 8 22
184. ng Physical Lines into a Multiline Circuit eene 9 6 Addins Physical Lines 10 d CEOWIU sosisiinsarsiacumsandguansaddeegnitinndeuaideiyuessvaniaunaesadbeon dune pe ME 9 7 Changing th Trattic Distribution Method iuseiseec ssi re tper 9 11 Adress if oca lei M ReE 9 12 Random Selection ee ee ee ore Sunnis 2 9 12 Grouping Logical Lines into a Multiline CIFGU 1 accoreveskox rk Or Or EH ER EE Ue 9 13 117345 B Rev 00 xiii Appendix A Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Asynchronous Line Parameters ccu Ue ite sas Vs ORE UE DUE EVA MIS UEM HAVE UE PUN M A 2 D3SUACSU Parameters acd rtr hr epeixine rbi kr epI EYE SE aos nd EUR EEUU ene ie A 8 ET Lipe Paramete Lose eite Ro IO beo adu aUa OS rndHpt teil bito ES HN EM de LIE iu A 10 EL Lc PAPSDIBISES ccna ie tati tibiae debita E oA eU Ee DIR UURDH S HIRSEUR ONE A 13 LAPRE P I SEDES iussa pat etapd dpa redu e Mv EUR Mta t Appt O TRE DES MM LESE S I A DARN A 18 MEI Por Application and Clock Pafameters seinors bre kbMp ee rEp t Inrena Snan EUH RE MAR RES A 24 MECEL Pott Parameters cars etka noel d ta ter tara UE OE ec ee A 25 MCTI Port Appheation and Clock Parameters i2 seen EI EO RIED HEX REDEEM LEE EL EEG A 28 SDN Port Pane Mem A 29 OMCLIT and DMCTI Port Parameters x ccjscareenascancscersavanedi ni dennencemedipicent ESEE IRER eran e A 34 MCE and MCTI Logical Line Parana rent iunii Uie venta nn na a n E SE A 36 FT 1 Port Application and Clock
185. nous interface is configured for LLC1 by default Setting this parameter to Transparent enables raw HDLC mode LLC1 specifies connectionless datagram service it inserts the HDLC address and control fields at the beginning of the frame If X 25 is enabled on this line this parameter must be set to LAPB See Setting the IFTF Pattern later in this chapter Set the link level protocol for the interface 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Synchronous Services Using the BCC service variable For example sync 4 1 service llc1 sync 4 1 service transparent sync 4 1 service llc2 sync 4 1 service lapb Using Site Manager See the Service parameter on page A 60 for information Setting the Transmit Window Size The Transmit Window Size parameter controls the number of I frames that can be transmitted without acknowledgment The default is 1 frame Set the transmit window size to a value from 1 to 7 I frames Using Site Manager See the Transmit Window Size parameter on page A 62 for information Setting Minimum Frame Spacing The Minimum Frame Spacing parameter specifies the minimum number of flags transmitted between adjacent frames on this interface The interface transmits 1 frame by default Set frame spacing to a value from 1 to 32 flags for the interface Using Site Manager See the Minimum Frame Spacing parameter on page A 63 for information 117345 B Rev 00 2 15 Configuring WAN Line Services S
186. nstructions MIB Object ID Max T2 Acknowledge Timer seconds COM Connector for X 25 Interface gt Edit Line gt LAPB gt Edit LAPB Parameters 1 second 1 to 9999 seconds Specifies the time in seconds that the router waits before sending an acknowledgment for a sequenced frame A value of 1 means that the router does not delay before generating an acknowledgment Specify the amount of time that you want the router to wait before acknowledging a frame 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 5 1 8 1 13 Max T3 Disconnect Timer seconds COM Connector for X 25 Interface gt Edit Line gt LAPB gt Edit LAPB Parameters 60 seconds 1 to 9999 seconds Specifies the time in seconds that the router waits before determining that the link is disconnected A value of 1 indicates that once the router completes the frame exchange to bring down the link it considers the link disconnected Specify the amount of time that you want the router to wait before it considers the link disconnected 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 5 1 8 1 14 117345 B Rev 00 A 21 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Initiate Link Setup Action COM Connector for X 25 Interface gt Edit Line gt LAPB gt Edit LAPB Parameters
187. nued Send Command Function FDL Disable Line Loop Disables generation of FDL line loopback codes FDL Disable All Sends a universal loopback deactivate code to stop all loopback activity In payload loopback the signal loops through the T1 framing device before the received signal is looped back for retransmission In line loopback the signal does not go through the framing device Caution Wait for the window to update before selecting another command 117345 B Rev 00 7 43 Configuring WAN Line Services Setting Logical Line Test Parameters On DMCT1 net modules QMCT1 link modules and QMCTI w DSOA link modules only you can test an individual logical line DSO group associated with a port To test a logical line on a DMCTI or QMCTI port Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 In dynamic mode click on a configured MCT1 connector in the Configuration Manager window The MCT1 Logical Lines window opens Click on Port Details The MCT1 Port Parameters window opens Click on Line Tests Note that the Line Tests option appears only in dynamic mode For aDMCT1 net module the Edit MCT1 Port Actions window opens For a QMCT1 link module the Edit QMCT1 Logical Line Actions window opens Click on Logical Lines The MCT1 Logical Line Actions window opens Edit the logical line action parameters located in the upper portion of
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189. on Add The Add Circuit window opens Do not click on OK in the Add Circuit window Selecting OK adds a single line circuit for this logical line You cannot create a multiline circuit from a single line circuit Click on Cancel to create an unused logical line The MCE1 or MCT1 Logical Lines window reopens Repeat steps 7 and 8 for each unused logical line you want to create The MCE1 or MCT1 Logical Lines window now lists the unused logical lines Figure 9 7 shows four unused logical lines 9 14 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Multiline Services Ty Slot2 MCEI 2Logicallnes Sone 2 3 4 faf mmm a Add Delete Apply Port Details Circuit Timeslots Values Help Enable Disable ENABLE Breath Of Life BOFL Enable Disable ENABLE BOFL Timeout seconds 5 Fractional Loopback DISABLE WAN Protocol STANDARD Service LLC1 Figure 9 7 Logical Lines Window Showing Unused Logical Lines MCE1 Example 117345 B Rev 00 9 15 Configuring WAN Line Services To group lines into a multiline group from the MCE1 or MCT1 Logical Lines window Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 Click on Circuit The Add Circuit window opens because the unused logical lines are not yet part of a defined circuit 2 Click on OK to create the circuit The WAN Protocols window opens 3 Select the protocol for
190. orate e eO o pI E ERE EAT meat GER ARP ania meaasanins 2 38 Seting the Window SIZE MT 2 38 Setting the Maximum N2 Retry ORBE 22 ori Qeibd barba ER RIED a RA ER EUR ORE 2 38 Setting the Maximum TI Acknowledge TimMer 1252 eoruin ite bi ioa e uibus 2598 Setting the Maximum T2 Acknowledge Timer 1 5 et e e hee ht ra inre Lara 2 39 pening the Maximum T3 Disconnect Timer 12 5 e pbripanr rto Pr rRetet te erieRo tds 2 40 petting the Link SCHIP ACHO ausos ss ERO SUSPARNEEHORE anni aie HER E 2 40 Enabling or Disabling Test Exchange Identification XID Frames 2 40 Enabling or Disabling Receiver Ready RR Frames ee DEN a 2 41 Selecting the Local Command or Response Address eee 2 41 Nt Chie WAN Protocol auti ss dargateesees pt CRUS RE RE SU e e Mc ELM saa niabanta abu aababes 2 42 Chapter 3 Configuring BayStack AN and ANH Asynchronous Services Enabling or Disabling the Asynchronous Driver cuc ctio rrt roS ERE UE IE GE IE EAR INED UE EXE momma 3 2 Oron si d ir d eT 3 3 Specifying the TCP Start Protocol soson nern E RE 3 3 petting the Remote IP Address ousousadse retos vbi Gra VE vig SE ama ia eat 3 3 feat SEDC Toe Remos POIT ene eee npe DERBI eres Tener reteset apr I Ene NM Tree reer 3 4 Specs The Local POTE uiu dbbnseestae bnt ed bs wai Rona Ner EEE ARR be HOP aabanauaneas 3 4 Setting the Bald Rate serieren NNT vasa EERSRENPUR CERES
191. ore than one WAN data path A data path is a connection between two points and can be a permanent physical line a dial up physical line or a virtual circuit connection Read these sections for information about multiline configurations Section Page Types of Multiline Circuits 9 2 Benefits of a Multiline Configuration 9 3 Multiline Example 9 3 Software Considerations 9 4 117345 B Rev 00 9 1 Configuring WAN Line Services Types of Multiline Circuits You can configure multiline services over the following types of WAN media e Synchronous Bay Networks Standard PPP and frame relay protocols e TIEI e MCEI MCTI e HSSI The data paths that form a multiline circuit must share the same bandwidth MTU and encapsulation method T1 El MCT1 MCEI HSSI and Bay Networks Standard synchronous lines share the same encapsulation method so you can group any of these lines to form a multiline circuit as long as they share the same bandwidth and MTU Frame relay and PPP each have unique encapsulation methods You cannot mix these line types with any other line type when you create a multiline circuit Physical and Logical Circuits There are two types of multiline circuits e Circuits that include several physical lines e Circuits on one physical line with several data paths that have separate addresses logical lines In Figure 9 1 Multiline Circuit A groups three synchronous lines into one circ
192. ork The remote facility transmits back to the router all data it receives from the router Figure 4 5 illustrates the operation of a Digital Loopback test lt AN ANH ARN Network gt LS0025A Figure 4 5 Digital Loopback 4 8 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring BayStack DSU CSU Services Remote Digital Loopback RL Remote Digital Loopback CCITT V 54 Loopback tests the local DSU CSU the Telco circuit and the remote DSU CSU The local DSU CSU sends a V 54 loop up code to the remote DSU CSU to initiate a digital loop and then sends a test pattern through the loop to check for returned data errors When the remote DSU CSU receives the V 54 loop up code it provides the loopback path shown in Figure 4 6 lt AN ANH ARN Network LS0024A Figure 4 6 Remote Digital Loopback CCITT V 54 Loopback Local Analog Loopback AL Local Analog Loopback is a self diagnostic local test Figure 4 7 AN ANH ARN Network LS0023A Figure 4 7 Local Analog Loopback During the local loop test the CSU transmits data to the network to avoid causing a carrier alarm 117345 B Rev 00 4 9 Configuring WAN Line Services Pattern 2047 BERT Test In the Pattern 2047 BERT test the DSU sends a 2047 bit error rate test BERT pattern to the carrier network without initiating loopback Figure 4 8 CSU AN ANH ARN gt Network LS0026A Figure 4 8 Patter
193. otocols window for a COM2 port line Enable COM Connector Edit Line Edit Asynchronous Parameters Enable Enable Disable Enables or disables ASYNC on the router Set this parameter to either enable or disable ASYNC 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 3 1 2 MTU COM Connector Edit Line Edit Asynchronous Parameters 1000 bytes 3 to 1580 bytes Specifies the largest frame MTU that the router can transmit via TCP Specify a value in the range 3 to 1580 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 3 1 7 A 2 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Start Protocol COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit Asynchronous Parameters Answer Loop Originate Answer Specifies the start mode for the ASYNC TCP connection Select Answer to advise local TCP to wait for a connection request Select Originate to advise local TCP to initialize a connection to the specified remote IP address Select Loop to perform asynchronous cable testing 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 3 1 9 Remote IP Addr COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit Asynchronous Parameters None Any valid 32 bit IP address in dotted decimal notation Specifies a remote TCP host with which this router will communicate using ASYNC
194. ous Parameters 20 seconds 1 to 300 seconds Specifies the asynchronous idle timer in seconds Specify an appropriate idle timer value 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 3 1 30 A 4 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Receive Window COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit Asynchronous Parameters 4096 bytes 512 to 65535 bytes Specifies the size of the TCP receive window for received asynchronous packets Specify a value in the range 512 to 65535 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 3 1 31 TCP KeepAlive COM Connector Edit Line Edit Asynchronous Parameters 8 seconds 3 to 180 seconds Specifies how often the local TCP host sends keepalive messages to the remote TCP host When the local TCP host sends a TCP keepalive message it expects an acknowledgment ACK from the remote TCP host The ACK then resets the inactive limit timer If the local TCP host does not receive the ACK from the remote TCP host within the time limit specified by the TCP Inactive Limit parameter the TCP connection is disabled To prevent an error or alarm condition set the TCP Inactive Limit parameter to a value that allows enough time for multiple TCP keepalive messages Specify a value in the range 3 to 180 seconds 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 3 1 35 117345 B Rev 00 A 5 Config
195. pecifying Point to Point Addresses One end of a point to point circuit is designated as data communications equipment DCE and is assigned an address of 01 the other end of the circuit is designated as data terminal equipment DTE and is assigned an address of 03 Note The remote and local addresses must be 1 DCE or 3 DTE if you configure X 25 on a line If you configure a device with a local address of 1 and remote address of 3 you must configure the device at the other end of the point to point circuit with a local address of 3 and remote address of 1 Conventional DCE DTE addressing is inadequate however for multiple communication channels enabled by a common satellite link As illustrated in Figure 2 3 a common satellite relay link provides a virtual point to point link between routers A and X B and Y and C and Z S O A X F I5 Virtual Ev A N B circuits Y A N on LT C Z LS0016A Figure 2 3 Satellite Broadcast Sample Topology 2 16 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Synchronous Services Conventional addressing designates routers A B and C as DCE address 01 and routers X Y and Z as DTE address 03 If router A transmits a frame across the virtual point to point circuit to X X the intended recipient Y and Z all monitor the satellite broadcast Because X Y and Z all perceive a prope
196. port accepts and complies with requests to go into loopback mode from a remote device Enable or disable local loopback 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 3 1 10 117345 B Rev 00 A 47 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Loopback Configuration FT1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt FT1 Port Parameters No Loopback No Loopback Payload Loopback Line Loopback Forces the DS1 interface to go into loopback The remote or intermediate equipment then performs diagnostics on the network between that equipment and the DS1 interface No Loopback This option deactivates any loopback Payload Loopback The received signal on this interface is looped through the device Typically the received signal is looped back for retransmission after it has passed through the framing device Line Loopback The received signal does not go through the framing device minimum penetration but is looped back out Select the loopback configuration option for testing After testing set this parameter to No Loopback to return the interface to normal operation 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 4 1 10 Send Performance Measurement CR Addr FT1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt FT1 Port Parameters Customer Inst Customer Inst Carrier Specifies the sourc
197. r Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID You access the MCEI port parameters from the Configuration Manager window Enable Disable MCE1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt MCEI Port Parameters Enable Enable Disable Enables or disables the MCEI port Set to Disable only if you want to disable the MCEI port 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 4 1 2 Line Type MCE1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt MCEI Port Parameters El EL E1 CRC E1 MF E1 CRC MF Specifies the frame format Select the appropriate frame format for your E1 equipment 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 4 1 6 117345 B Rev 00 A 25 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Line Coding MCE1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt MCEI Port Parameters HDB3 AMI HDB3 Specifies a line coding method AMI line coding is bipolar a binary 0 is transmitted as zero volts and a binary 1 is transmitted as either a positive or negative pulse opposite in polarity to the previous pulse When configured for AMI line coding the MCEI link module remains synchronized upon receiving up to 45 consecutive zeros HDB3 line coding maintains sufficient 1s density i
198. r determines whether to route or bridge the packet and then uses the appropriate address It uses the routing level addresses for routing traffic and the MAC level addresses for bridging traffic Address based selection ensures that all outbound traffic to a particular endstation travels on the same data path and that packets arrive in the correct sequence Use this method for protocols that cannot receive packets out of sequence Note however that this option may not result in even traffic distribution across all data paths Note Address based selection cannot be used with frame relay in group or hybrid access mode Traffic distribution is automatically changed to random selection Random Selection If you choose random selection the router determines the data path for outbound traffic by using random number generation With this method the router 1 Assigns a set of numbers to each data path 2 Generates a random number for each outbound packet 3 Sends the packet across the data path with the matching number Note Random selection provides even distribution across all active data paths in the topology however packets traveling on different paths can arrive at their destination out of sequence Some protocols cannot tolerate packets arriving out of sequence and as a result you can experience poor performance or failures Be sure that random selection is appropriate for your application 9 12 117345 B Rev 0
199. r the network at any one time Specify the appropriate window size for your configuration 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 5 1 8 1 10 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Max N2 Retries COM Connector for X 25 Interface gt Edit Line gt LAPB gt Edit LAPB Parameters 10 1 to 64 Determines the value of the N2 retry count which is the number of retransmission attempts that the router makes per frame before it considers the line to be down The retry count is the maximum number of attempts following the expiration of the T1 timer Specify the number of times you want the router to try to retransmit 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 5 1 8 1 11 Max T1 Acknowledge Timer seconds COM Connector for X 25 Interface gt Edit Line gt LAPB gt Edit LAPB Parameters 30 seconds 1 to 9999 seconds Specifies the maximum time in seconds that the router waits for an acknowledgment of a frame that it has sent to the network Specify the maximum time in seconds that you want the router to wait for a frame acknowledgment from the network 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 5 1 8 1 12 A 20 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function I
200. res 7 7 and 7 8 illustrate how Site Manager generates the default logical line name The default name identifies the following e Circuit type MCE1 or MCT1 e Physical connector slot and port number e Number of the logical line on the MCE1 or MCTI port e Module number ASN net modules only NE Slot where connector Connector position on Type of circuit resides Slot 3 link module Port 1 E EE Logical line Circuit Name TOT a LS0018A Figure 7 7 Default Circuit Name for Link Modules Slot where connector Module where connector Type of circuit resides Slot 2 resides Module 3 Connector position on Oo net module Port 1 Circuit name MCE1_231_1 Logical line LS0019A Figure 7 8 Default Circuit Name for ASN Net Modules 117345 B Rev 00 7 23 Configuring WAN Line Services Tore Fidei T fip ug Part Itail Lirit ET mo Emaile Binati e Breath OF Life HIFO EneblevDisshle BOL Timeout ortamin Fractimal binphak Wah Protocol tery lio Figure 7 9 Logical Lines Window with One Circuit Defined MCE1 Example A single MCEI port supports up to 31 logical lines A single MCT1 port supports up to 24 logical lines Note If you want to group the logical lines into a multiline circuit see Chapter 7 Customizing Logical Line Parameters After you finish adding the logical lines for a non PRI interface the MCEI or MCTI Logical Lines window displays each logi
201. rly addressed frame all three accept delivery and attempt to process the frame contents with unpredictable results To avoid such confusion assign unique addresses to each end of a point to point circuit using the Local Address and Remote Address parameters Be sure to reverse the local and remote addresses when you configure the other end of the point to point circuit Local Address The local interface receives only frames whose HDLC addresses match the Local Address parameter Using Site Manager See the Local Address parameter on page A 63 for information Remote Address The router uses the remote address as the HDLC address for all frames transmitted by this interface Using Site Manager See the Remote Address parameter on page A 64 for information Viewing the Configured WAN Protocol You can view the WAN protocol that is enabled on a synchronous circuit However do not change the current value Caution Changing the WAN protocol does not reconfigure the interface and could disable the interface 117345 B Rev 00 2 17 Configuring WAN Line Services Using Site Manager See the WAN Protocol parameter on page A 65 for information Setting Pass Through Addresses You can assign a local media access control MAC address to the local interface using the Pass Thru Local Address parameter This address becomes the source address of packets that are bridged to the destination MAC address You assign th
202. rmance failure and logs an event message Set the timer value 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 3 1 7 117345 B Rev 00 A 31 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Clear Alarm Threshold seconds MCTI Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt MCT1 Port Parameters 2 seconds 2 to 10 seconds Specifies the clear time in seconds for performance failure conditions If the defect or anomaly clears in this time interval MCT1 records a performance cleared condition and logs an event message Set the timer value 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 3 1 8 FDL Configuration MCTI Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt MCT1 Port Parameters ANSI 403 ANSI 403 AT amp T 54016 None Selects a facility data link FDL mode only when the line is configured with an ESF line type The default ANSI 403 conforms to the 1989 ANSI T1 403 specification Carrier to Customer Installation DSI Metallic Interface AT amp T 54016 conforms to the 1989 AT amp T specification Requirements for Interfacing Digital Terminal Equipment to Services Employing the Extended Superframe Format Specify the FDL mode 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 4 1 14 Remote FDL HDLC Address Mode MCTI Connector gt Edit Logical L
203. rn Tests 1 cdeedis tio tod io te arbe acea ie uber xS 7 30 Enabling or Disabling Fractional TI Loopback Detection see 7 31 Conbigunug NRZI Line EnGOGIDE seseina iieiea Eis ev nebat sh riian 7 31 Astenn VASO T M Siemans 7 32 Coubheri g ISDN PRI B Channels iuueni espe rete rn ERES E Per E ERR ERES PRIORE EIrNNA ee 7 34 Westie MCEI and METTI EIOS oria p DoD Pre E R 7 37 Fn he TSIS e 7 3 Setting Port Test Parameters ccsiciasesssivnsnasirsscersnevesasena FH raa ER E AR HEEER YEAR CH RUE FERE RERO E 7 38 Enabling or Disabling BERT MOS iiiiii diea e indo di pist iru EME oM AR ERR te EUR r eSa 7 39 Seth The BERF Alam Type quuussitoigiua epi pEU NS neem bU ashen Pon Sette the BERT Test Pateri 125r pede e EIE PUER Eb bx ea UR RE ETE OPERE EP E DLE 7 39 oettibe the Lines odIRS Method iioii uri ebd potet n Fhd B IoER Pu ade Mp e bUE 7 40 Seline the Line Typi asc ces rre pitrS rt EE E EE AR HES RN HERR HEAR ERIS EUER UE 7 40 Semis FDL Options MCTI OMY iusesaccspteid etie ca tete bed enis IS Er LAE DR GR A Lp E RdS 7 40 Setting the Signal Level MCTI Only M mous 7 41 Enabling or Disabling the International Bit MCEI Only eene 7 41 Runamo Pori Li E E o aG 7 41 5ethins Logical Lame Test PREUDOIGES ianesiepierabe eeu EIE ioiek uber were RED 7 44 Conbminug BERT Pallet occasion ubt pidieron porc exon Po ECHD ERU EE XEELI SEEN 7 45 Configuring
204. rom 15 dB to 1 5 dB according to the length of the cable or as determined by the carrier See Setting the Signal Level earlier in this chapter for more information Enabling or Disabling the International Bit MCE1 Only By default MCEI does not use the international bit in E1 frames Enable or disable use of the international bit for testing an MCE interface Running Port Tests Port tests affect all logical lines associated with a port To run MCE1 or MCTI port tests Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 Set the test parameters in the Port Actions window See Setting Port Test Parameters earlier in this chapter 2 Click on Apply 3 To start a test click on the appropriate Send command 4 Repeat step 3 for each test you want to run 5 Click on Done The MCE1 or MCT1 Port Parameters window opens Table 7 4 describes the BERT test commands you can send on any MCTI or MCEI port Table 7 5 describes the loopback commands you can send on an MCTI port only 117345 B Rev 00 7 41 Configuring WAN Line Services Table 7 4 Send Commands for MCE1 and MCT1 Port Tests Send Command Function Reset BERT Counters Resets all counters to 0 Insert 1 Error Inserts a single nonrepeating error into the bit stream Insert 1 Error 1K Inserts a deliberate error into every thousandth position in the bit stream Insert 1 Error 1M
205. ronous Lines 9 4 Figure 9 3 Add Circuit iii Jesse M e 9 7 Figure 9 4 SEROUS FING Ny MNO unies spibtudedpeesbiabiene pene ene lois qi de Poit tipiuC abge ad dedg 9 9 Figure 9 5 Change Lines Menu Opi iecore oi RO DRIN GUDUHRISE IR ESSE AUR ELA AR ERE CEA OH 9 10 Figure 9 6 Edit Mullins Options WIWMIOS Luciae e pO a 9 11 Figure 9 7 Logical Lines Window Showing Unused Logical Lines MCEI Example 9 15 Figure 9 8 Logical Lines Window Showing the Circuit and Unused Logical Lines MCE1 Example 9 17 Figure 9 9 dii dumb Window Pete 9 18 Figure 9 10 Select Logical Line Window sete M M 9 18 Pipe 9 11 Selecting an Unused Logical Line i5osuscescorse i rere citra eit dc lee 9 19 Figure 9 12 Two Logical Lanes in a Multiline CUCHE 15 necessest nde iode rutan phe te exe x Reda 9 19 xvi 117345 B Rev 00 Tables Table 1 1 Site Manager Abbreviations for Circuit Types 1s scssescscesscsnsesovevsossesenrenancsnonsenee 1 6 Table 7 1 MCE and MCT1 Clock Source Options soie iassnteosssaucsineaseinsssteiaacnneasuamseins 7 6 Table 7 2 Line Eacoding tor SDLC Connections serens nsn aeaa n 7 20 Table 7 3 MCEI anid MCTI Line Tests ise apa ar res etes dl ie eee 7 37 Table 7 4 Send Commands for MCE1 and MCTI Port Tests sse 7 42 Table 7 5 send Commands for MCT Port Laopbaek 12st intere seen vaa 7 42 Table 7 6 Send Commands for Logical Line BERT Tests ssseseeeee 7 46 Tab
206. router tests the first bit of the address to determine the length of the address in octets Enable or disable extended addressing for the interface Using Site Manager See the Extended Address parameter on page A 62 for information Enabling or Disabling Remote Loopback Detection By enabling remote loopback detection on an interface you can configure the router to automatically disable the interface upon detecting its own BofL messages If BofL is enabled the device driver disables the interface upon receiving its own BofL packets assuming that the link has been put into loopback mode This function is disabled by default Enable or disable remote loopback detection for the interface Using the BCC remote loopback detection variable For example sync 4 1 remote loopback detection enabled sync 4 1 remote loopback detection disabled Using Site Manager See the Remote Loopback Detection parameter on page A 70 for information Setting a Priority On a synchronous interface configured for dial or switched services you can assign a priority number 1 to 50 to each line in the same demand or backup pool 2 28 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Synchronous Services The lower the number the higher the priority For example the router uses a line of priority 1 before it uses a line of priority 2 Set the priority for the interface Using Site Manager See the Sync Priority parameter on page A 72 for information
207. rs Lata Treremit Mince Sire Ain Prose Spacing Local Add ons Famole Aida HAH Protocol Pass Thru Local Address Pana Thru Reeste Sedes CBC Size Figure 2 2 Edit SYNC Parameters Window 2 of 4 Enabling or Disabling Burst Count The Burst Count parameter provides performance tuning Enable sets single word DMA burst cycles Disable sets eight word burst cycles You should keep the Burst Count parameter set to Enable Disable the Burst Count parameter when excessive TxUflo or RxOflo errors occur on the Ethernet ports of the following e DSDE 5430 Dual Synchronous Dual Ethernet link module e DSE 5420 Dual Synchronous Single Ethernet link module 117345 B Rev 00 2 13 Configuring WAN Line Services Disable this parameter on the synchronous interface that is either running at a lower clock speed or carrying lower priority traffic If disabling Burst Count on only one DSDE interface does not eliminate errors on both Ethernet interfaces then disable the Burst Count parameter on both interfaces Using the BCC burst count variable For example sync 4 1 burst count enabled sync 4 1 burst count disabled Using Site Manager See the Burst Count parameter on page A 60 for information Specifying the Link Level Protocol The Service parameter specifies the link level protocol for this interface You can set the link level protocol to one of the following e Transparent LLCI LAPB The synchro
208. rt on a QMCT1 DSOA link module to carry SDLC traffic Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 In the Configuration Manager window click on the QMCT1 link module connector The Port Application window opens 2 Click on OK to accept the default value The Edit Slot MCT1 window opens Non PRI 3 Click on OK The Slot MCT1 Port Parameters window opens 4 Click on OK to accept the default port The Slot MCT1 Logical Lines window parameters or edit them as described in opens Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Ports earlier in this chapter 5 Click on Add The Add Circuit window opens 6 Click on OK The WAN Protocols window opens 7 Select SDLC and click on OK The Select Protocols window opens 8 Select DLSw and click on OK The Local Device Configuration window opens 9 Specify values for the parameters you want to modify for this SDLC to frame relay connection Click on Help or see Configuring DLSw Services for descriptions of the DLSw Local Device parameters 10 Click on OK The DLS Local Device Configuration window opens 11 Click on Done The DLSw Slot Configuration window opens 12 Click on Done The Slot MCT1 Logical Lines window opens 117345 B Rev 00 7 19 Configuring WAN Line Services Site Manager Procedure continued You do this System responds 13 Scroll to the Rate Adaption parameter and set the
209. s Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1 Start at the Configuration Manager window 2 Click on the connector of the circuit to The Edit Connector window opens which you are adding lines 3 Click on Edit Circuit The Circuit Definition window opens Figure 9 4 4 Click on the connectors you are adding to Site Manager highlights the connectors the circuit you choose For example Figure 9 4 illustrates the addition of COM to the circuit S42 which already uses connectors COM3 and COM4 5 Choose Lines gt Change Lines The lines now form one circuit The Figure 9 5 If you want to change the default traffic distribution method is based traffic distribution method go to Changing on the address the Traffic Distribution Method later in this chapter 6 Choose File gt Exit to exit the Circuit Definition window 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Multiline Services Loandligurataon Mese lol SHA Agent LOCA FILE RArvtecs la crt ne E brt Lires Ern V SVR Fm ud r XEVA i m 3 Fr HETI Z F ELDCK r HETI 1 r HCcEi zZ r HCET 1 U DOMSOLE Figure 9 4 Circuit Definition Window 117345 B Rev 00 9 9 Configuring WAN Line Services E Land purat rn a SHMP Ap Pr otocal Slot Lines D EXCVRA Zim e I xXCVRZ MM im ol V HCTI Z l OEE Fr METI 1 r ACEI r AWE r CEi i U DOMSOLE Figure 9 5 Chang
210. s Leave this parameter enabled except when excessive TxUflo or RxOflo errors occur on the Ethernet ports of the following DSDE 5430 Dual Synchronous Dual Ethernet link module DSE 5420 Dual Synchronous Single Ethernet link module Disable this parameter on the synchronous interface that is either running at a lower clock speed or carrying lower priority traffic If disabling Burst Count on only one DSDE interface does not eliminate errors on both Ethernet interfaces disable it on both synchronous interfaces 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 17 Service COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters LLCI Transparent LLC1 LAPB Specifies the link level protocol for this line If you set this parameter to Transparent then raw HDLC mode is in effect LLCI specifies connectionless datagram service it adds the HDLC address and control fields to the beginning of the frame Set this parameter as appropriate for this line If X 25 is enabled on this line you must set this parameter to LAPB 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 18 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Retry Count COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters 16 attempts 1 to 64 a
211. s in the same direction positive or negative as the previous pulse Figure 6 3 Binary polar violation Substituted byte LS0010A Bipolar with 8 Zero Substitution B8ZS You can enable or disable B8ZS support on this interface depending on whether the associated T1 equipment supports B8ZS See the B8ZS Support parameter on page A 75 for information Specifying Line Buildout Line buildout conditions the router signals to mitigate attenuation Line buildout depends on the physical length of the T1 line The carrier determines line buildout for DS1 long haul DSX 1 short haul line buildout corresponds to the cable length 117345 B Rev 00 6 5 Configuring WAN Line Services By default the T1 line buildout for DSX 1 is based on a physical line length of 1 ft Configure a line length based on the approximate length of the cable connecting the router and the associated T1 equipment from 1 to 655 ft See the Line Buildout parameter on page A 75 for information Setting the Internal Clock Mode The T1 equipment associated with a T1 interface must use a compatible transmit clock The T1 interface supports three sources for the transmit clock Internal Indicates that the router sets the clock e Slave Indicates that the incoming data stream sets the clock e Manual Indicates that jumpers on the T1 link or net module set the clock By default the T1 interface uses manual clock mode which is deter
212. s on this interface Using the BCC bofl variable For example hssi 2 1 bofl enabled hssi 2 1 bofl disabled Using Site Manager See the BofL parameter on page A 13 for information 5 4 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring HSSI Services Setting the BofL Interval The BofL Frequency parameter is valid only if BofL is enabled on the interface After sending a BofL message the router starts a timer that has a value equal to five times the setting of this parameter If the router does not receive a BofL message from the remote peer before the timer expires the router disables the HSSI circuit and then attempts to restart it Both ends of the point to point connection must be configured with the same frequency value Set the BofL Frequency parameter to a value from 1 to 60 seconds The default is 1 second Using the BCC bofl timeout integer For example hssi 2 1 bofl timeout 20 Using Site Manager See the BofL Frequency parameter on page A 14 for information Setting the MTU The default buffer size or maximum transmission unit MTU determines the largest frame that can travel across the HSSI interface The default value is 4608 bytes Specify an MTU from 3 to 4608 bytes on this interface Using the BCC mtu integer For example hssi 2 1 mtu 2000 117345 B Rev 00 5 5 Configuring WAN Line Services Using Site Manager See the MTU parameter on page A 14 for information Viewing the Config
213. s parameter to a value appropriate for your network 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 7 1 9 WAN Protocol HSSI Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit HSSI Parameters None Standard PassThru PPP SMDS Frame Relay ATM DXI Indicates which WAN protocol you enabled on this HSSI circuit Accept this setting Changing the protocol here will not reconfigure the interface 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 7 1 1 12 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Transmission Interface HSSI Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit HSSI Parameters DS3 DS1 DS3 Specifies the appropriate MIB for the local management interface LMI to use as long as you enable LMI and configure SMDS or frame relay across the HSSI interface The HSSI driver does not support the DS1 or DS3 MIB Rather the external DCE for example a DL3200 SMDS CSU DSU from Digital Link may provide MIB support Select a DS1 MIB specified by RFC 1232 or a DS3 MIB specified by RFC 1233 depending on the carrier services the attached DCE provides DS1 at 1 54 MB s or DS3 at 44 736 MB s 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 7 1 1 13 External Clock Speed HSSI Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit HSSI Parameters 46359642 44 736 MB s 307200 to 52638515 Specifies the bandwidth that the HSSI channel provides The HSSI spec
214. sages over this synchronous interface If you enable BofL locally the remote peer must also be configured to enable BofL Bay Networks recommends that you enable BofL for point to point connections between Bay Networks peers However if such a connection is established through a wide area transport service such as frame relay X 25 or SMDS you must disable BofL 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 7 BofL Timeout COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters 5 seconds 1 to 60 seconds Specifies the time between transmissions of BofL messages from this synchronous interface Timeout will occur if five periods elapse without both a successful frame transmission and a successful reception When timeout occurs the router disables and reenables the synchronous line For example if you set this parameter to 5 seconds the interface must successfully transmit and receive a frame within 25 seconds Timeout occurs in 25 seconds This parameter is valid only if you set the BofL parameter to Enable Accept the default 5 seconds or specify a new value 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 8 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID MTU COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters 1600 bytes 3 to 4608 bytes Specifies the largest frame MTU that
215. se By default the router transmits a 10 ms pulse to the KG84A device when it needs to initiate KG84A resynchronization The router uses the RTS signal of the V 35 interface which connects to the KG84A device s synchronous signal via a special cable to initiate KG84A resynchronization When the router needs to initiate KG84A resynchronization it changes the value of the synchronous signal from low to high The KG84A pulse length is the number of milliseconds that the synchronous signal retains its high value Set the pulse length from 2 to 4096 ms on this interface Using Site Manager See the KG84A Sync Pulse parameter on page A 68 for information Specifying the Network Link Level By default the network link level for a synchronous point to point connection is NET2 Change this parameter to GOSIP when the synchronous point to point connection is part of a Government Open Systems Interconnection Protocol GOSIP compliant network such as the Department of Defense network Change this parameter to SYNC TYPE C03 when you are running X 25 on the QSYNC DST or ESAF synchronous link module Set the network link level for the interface Using Site Manager See the Network Link Level parameter on page A 69 for information 2 24 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Synchronous Services Figure 2 6 shows the next 10 synchronous parameters Retry Count Link Idle Timar secu Externieed Control 5 anod I Fromm idie
216. should wait for a frame acknowledgment from the network to a value from 1 to 9999 seconds Using Site Manager See the Max T1 Acknowledge Timer parameter on page A 20 for information Setting the Maximum T2 Acknowledge Timer The Max T2 Acknowledge Timer parameter specifies the time in seconds that the router waits before sending an acknowledgment for a sequenced frame The default value of 1 means that the router does not delay before generating an acknowledgment Set the amount of time that you want the router to wait before acknowledging a sequenced frame to a value from 1 to 9999 seconds Using Site Manager See the Max T2 Acknowledge Timer parameter on page A 21 for information 117345 B Rev 00 2 39 Configuring WAN Line Services Setting the Maximum T3 Disconnect Timer The Max T3 Disconnect Timer specifies the time in seconds that the router waits before determining that the link is disconnected By default this timer is set to 60 seconds A value of 1 indicates that once the router completes the frame exchange to bring down the link it considers the link disconnected Set the amount of time that you want the router to wait before it decides that the link is disconnected to a value from 1 to 9999 seconds Using Site Manager See the Max T3 Disconnect Timer parameter on page A 21 for information Setting the Link Setup Action The Initiate Link Setup Action parameter identifies whether the router initiat
217. sign only one logical line to a timeslot See Configuring a DSOA Connection earlier in this chapter 7 28 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services See the Rate Adaption parameter on page A 39 for information Setting the Interframe Time Fill Pattern The router transmits an interframe time fill IFTF pattern when there is no data to transmit on a channel You can select the IFTF pattern for data transmission across this logical line e Flags selects a Ox7E pattern 01111110 e Idles selects a OxFF pattern 1 111111 1 The router uses Flags by default See the Interframe Time Fill Character parameter on page A 39 for information Setting the CRC Size By default the router uses the 16 bit CRC type The router appends a 16 bit CRC to the transmitted frames and performs a 16 bit CRC on received frames You can change to 32 bit CRC where the router appends a 32 bit CRC to transmitted frames and performs a 32 bit CRC on received frames You can set CRC size for the logical line See the CRC Size parameter on page A 40 for information Setting the MTU Size The router uses the transmit receive buffer size MTU to configure the largest frame that the router can transmit or receive across this MCEI port The router discards frames larger than this value The MTU is 1600 bytes by default You can change it to any size from 3 to 4608 bytes for the logical line See the MTU Size parameter on page A 40 for in
218. ss to the local interface This address becomes the source address of packets that are bridged to the destination MAC address You assign the destination MAC address using the Pass Thru Remote Address parameter Specify a unique MAC address for the local interface making sure that the second digit is a zero for example 10fffabc5432 Be sure to reverse the local and remote MAC addresses at the remote synchronous pass through interface 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 32 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Pass Thru Remote Address COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters None Any unique MAC address of exactly 12 hexadecimal digits Assigns a MAC address to the remote interface This address becomes the destination MAC address of packets that are bridged to the local MAC address You assign the source MAC address using the Pass Thru Local Address parameter Specify a unique MAC address for the remote interface making sure that the second digit is a zero for example 10fffabc5432 Be sure to reverse the local and remote MAC addresses at the remote synchronous pass through interface 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 33 WAN Protocol COM Connector gt Edi
219. t Line Impendance Figure 7 2 MCE1 Port Parameters Window 117345 B Rev 00 7 7 Configuring WAN Line Services Enabling or Disabling the MCE1 Port An MCEI port is enabled by default when you add the circuit You can disable or reenable this MCEI port without moving any cables See the Enable Disable parameter on page A 25 for information Setting the MCE1 Line Type Select one of the following line types to match your E1 equipment e El the default e EI CRC EI MF El CRC MF See the Line Type parameter on page A 25 for information Setting the MCE1 Line Coding E1 uses bipolar format for signals In bipolar format alternating positive and negative pulses on the digital line signify the number 1 and the absence of a pulse signifies 0 see Figure 6 2 in Chapter 6 A long string of zeros on an E1 line would cause the line to lose synchronization due to lack of pulses Bay Networks provides a line coding mechanism to maintain synchronization By default the MCEI interface uses high density bipolar HDB3 line coding You can select alternate mark inversion AMI line coding instead HDB3 line coding replaces a block of eight consecutive binary zeros with an 8 bit HDB3 code containing bipolar violations in the fourth and seventh bit positions of the substituted code In the receive direction the HDB3 code is detected and replaced with eight consecutive binary zeros AMI line coding is also bipolar a bi
220. t Port Details gt FT1 Port Parameters Internal Internal Port 1 Ext Loop Port 2 Ext Loop Auxiliary Ext Identifies the secondary source of the timing signals The router uses the secondary clock only when the primary clock is unavailable Select Internal to use the clock chip on the link or net module Select Port 1 Ext Loop to use the signal coming from port 1 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 18 1 4 117345 B Rev 00 A 49 Configuring WAN Line Services FT1 Logical Line Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID You access the FT1 logical line parameters from the Configuration Manager window Enable Disable Configured FT1 Connector gt FT1 Logical Lines Enable Enable Disable Enables or disables the logical line Select Enable or Disable 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 2 Breath of Life BofL Enable Disable Configured FT1 Connector gt FT1 Logical Lines Enable Enable Disable When you set this parameter to Enable a BofL packet is sent as often as the value you specify for the BofL Timeout parameter Set to Disable only if you want to end transmission of BofL packets 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 8 BofL Timeout Configured FT1 Connector gt FT1 Logical Lines 5 seconds 1 to 60 seconds Indicates the
221. t Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters None Standard PassThru PPP SMDS Frame Relay X 25 ATM DXI LAPB SDLC Indicates which WAN protocol has been enabled on this synchronous circuit Accept the current value Use the Circuit List window to change WAN protocols 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 34 CRC Size COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters 16 bit 16 bit 32 bit Specifies an error detection scheme You can choose either 16 bit standard or 32 bit extended frame check sequence FCS to detect errors in the packet Set this parameter to 16 bit or 32 bit 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 35 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Sync Media Type COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters Default Default T1 E1 RAISEDTR V25BIS ISDN BRD ISDNLEASEDLINE HAYES Specifies the signaling method that the router uses for this line Select the media type appropriate for this line 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 54 Idle RR Frames COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters Off On Off Indicates whether the router sends a receiver ready RR signal when the Link Idle Timer expires Accept the default or select On if you
222. t Protocol shielded twisted pair Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol Telecommunication network Trivial File Transfer Protocol twisted pair Ethernet unshielded twisted pair wide area network Bay Networks Technical Publications You can now print technical manuals and release notes free directly from the Internet Go to support baynetworks com library tpubs Find the Bay Networks products for which you need documentation Then locate the specific category and model or version for your hardware or software product Using Adobe Acrobat Reader you can open the manuals and release notes search for the sections you need and print them on most standard printers You can download Acrobat Reader free from the Adobe Systems Web site www adobe com Documentation sets and CDs are available through your local Bay Networks sales office or account representative 117345 B Rev 00 xxiii Configuring WAN Line Services Bay Networks Customer Service You can purchase a support contract from your Bay Networks distributor or authorized reseller or directly from Bay Networks Services For information about or to purchase a Bay Networks service contract either call your local Bay Networks field sales office or one of the following numbers Region Telephone number Fax number United States and Canada 800 2LANWAN then enter Express Routing 978 916 3514 Code ERC 290 when prompted to purchase or renew
223. t opens Figure 7 11 4 Select the logical line to which you want to assign the timeslot 5 Repeatsteps 3 and 4 for each timeslot you want to assign or click on Select All to assign all timeslots to a logical line 6 Click on OK The MCE1 or MCT1 Logical Lines window opens 7 Click on Apply 8 Click on Done The Configuration Manager window opens 7 32 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services ie Slt e E Times Lot te ae Lir IET amd Lopical Lire Unused 13 Unwed F Unisi j Uru Unused NEM 777 E Unused Urine Lh tinge E E TER Lirnisaeri 21 lined d LT 27 Unused e Lien sand 23 Uru Tm r 24 D Channel Fil Selece All Figure 7 10 Timeslots Window MCT1 Example parameter in the MCEI Port Parameters window see Figure 7 2 on page 7 7 is set to EI MF or EI CRC MF Note For MCE circuits timeslot 16 is unavailable when the Line Type 117345 B Rev 00 7 33 Configuring WAN Line Services E Timazlat Figure 7 11 Assigning a Timeslot MCE1 Example Configuring ISDN PRI B Channels ISDN Primary Rate Interface PRI software eliminates the need for an external ISDN terminal adapter TA when attaching a Bay Networks BLN or BCN router to an ISDN network The ISDN PRI software interface connects directly to an ISDN switched service network through an MCT1 or MCEI link module The Bay Networks ISDN PRI
224. t uses a 0 bit to indicate a state change and a 1 bit to indicate no state change the Space format uses the opposite Ignore this parameter if you set NRZI Enable to Disable Otherwise if you are configuring the router connection to The host side determine which device on that side is using NRZI and match this parameter to the encoding type used by that device The remote access side determine which device on that side is using NRZI and match this parameter to the encoding type used by that device 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 67 Synchronous Line Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID You access the synchronous line parameters from the Configuration Manager window Enable COM Connector Edit Line Edit SYNC Parameters Enable Enable Disable Enables or disables this synchronous line Set this parameter to Enable or Disable 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 2 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID BofL COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters Enable Enable Disable Enables the transmission of proprietary BofL messages over a point to point connection between the local router and a remote peer Set to Enable or Disable depending on whether you want to transmit BofL mes
225. ta for specified timeslots only This proprietary SNMP based form of loopback passes data through the HDLC controller and therefore only supports HDLC data Logical line loopback mode is disabled by default You can specify whether or not to initiate logical line loopback mode on the logical line See the Fractional Loopback parameter on page A 51 for information Viewing the Configured WAN Protocol The WAN Protocol parameter indicates which WAN protocol is configured on this logical line Do not change the current value Caution Changing the WAN protocol does not reconfigure the interface and could disable it To change the configured WAN protocol for an interface delete and then reconfigure the circuit See the WAN Protocol parameter on page A 51 for information Setting the HDLC Service Type The logical line HDLC service is LLC1 by default LLC1 adds the HDLC address and control fields as a prefix to the frame You can change the service to basic HDLC Transparent based on the requirements of the T1 equipment You can set the HDLC service for this logical line See the Service parameter on page A 51 for information 117345 B Rev 00 8 17 Configuring WAN Line Services Setting the Local HDLC Address Specify the 1 byte HDLC address of this logical line as follows e DCE e DTE e An explicit address value 2 4 5 6 or 7 Use unique HDLC addresses for the local and remote interfaces at either end
226. te Edit Lines window for the circuit type Only multichannel and multiline circuits have more than one line listed in the Edit Lines window Edit the line parameters The circuit type determines how you edit line services The next table shows where to go for information for each circuit type Line Type Go To Synchronous LAPB Chapter 2 Asynchronous Chapter 3 DSU CSU BayStack routers only Chapter 4 HSSI Chapter 5 E1 T1 Chapter 6 MCE1 MCT1 Chapter 7 FT1 Chapter 9 Multiline synchronous HSSI T1 E1 or MCT1 MCE1 Chapter 9 ATM DXI Chapter 2 COM line or Chapter 5 HSSI line ATM FRE9 2 ATM ARE Configuring ATM Services Ethernet FDDI Token Ring Configuring Ethernet FDDI and Token Ring Services 117345 B Rev 00 1 7 Configuring WAN Line Services Cane ignara dans SNAP i Protocols glet INTITT 5 T ACTi 4 j 3 PI HCTI1 z V DOMI F Ti i uei ci ud Figure 1 3 Circuit Definition Window Slot 3 COM4 Figure 1 4 Edit Lines Window 117345 B Rev 00 Overview Chapter 2 Configuring Synchronous Services This chapter describes how to edit line services for synchronous WAN circuits and the Link Access Procedure Balanced LAPB protocol It contains the following sections Section Page Overview of Synchronous Services 2 1 Using the BCC to Edit Synchronous Line Parameters 2 2 Editing S
227. ter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID B8ZS Support T1 Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit T1 Parameters Disable Disable Enable Enables or disables B8ZS bipolar with 8 zero substitution a mechanism that maintains T1 synchronization Select Enable or Disable depending on whether the associated T1 equipment supports B8ZS 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 10 1 9 Line Buildout T1 Connector Edit Line Edit T1 Parameters ft 1 to 655 ft Conditions router signals to mitigate attenuation Line buildout depends on the physical length of the T1 line Specify the approximate length of the cable connecting the router and the associated T1 equipment 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 10 1 8 Clock Mode T1 Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit T1 Parameters Internal Internal Slave Manual Specifies the source of the T1 transmit clock Specify the clocking mode making sure that the associated T1 equipment is compatible Select Internal to indicate that the router sets the clock Select Slave to indicate that the incoming data stream sets the clock Select Manual to indicate that the jumpers on the E1 link module set the clock See Installing and Maintaining BN Routers or Installing and Maintaining ASN Routers and BNX Platforms for information on hardware configurations 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 10 1 10 117345 B Rev 00
228. ter to specify which B channel this interface is using for ISDN Select BCHANNEL1 or BCHANNEL2 to explicitly assign the B channel 2 30 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Synchronous Services You can set the B channel to one of the following e DEFAULT e BCHANNHLI e BCHANNEL2 e FLOATINGB If your ISDN service provider offers only 2B D service the FLOATINGB option enables you to use only one B channel for dial service applications Floating B is an alternative if you cannot purchase 1B D service Select FLOATINGB to use only one B channel of ISDN which becomes BCHANNEL or BCHANNEL2 depending on the call setup procedures COMI and COM2 become available in this mode Configure the B channel on an AN or ANH ISDN interface Using Site Manager See the Sync B Channel Override parameter on page A 71 for information Setting the IFTF Pattern The router transmits an interframe time fill IFTF pattern when there is no data to transmit on a synchronous line There are two IFTF patterns e HDLC Flags an Ox7E pattern 0 1 1 1 1 1 10 e Idles an OxFF pattern 1 111111 1 HDLC Flags is the default IFTF pattern for all synchronous media types except ISDN BRI For ISDN BRI the default pattern is Idles To use these defaults leave the Sync Force IFTF parameter set to Default Or you can override the defaults by setting this parameter to Force Flags or Force Idles For a dial on demand interface set the Sync Force IFTF param
229. ters asynchronous circuits 3 1 internal DSU CSU 4 1 BERT mode alarm signal 7 39 8 24 BayStack DSU CSU 4 10 FT1 8 22 MCELI 7 37 MCTI 7 37 bipolar signal format 6 4 6 9 7 8 7 12 8 7 BofL Breath of Life messages FT1 logical lines 8 16 A 50 HSSI lines 5 4 A 13 MCEI or MCT logical lines 7 26 A 36 synchronous lines 2 6 A 56 BY address mode 7 14 8 9 A 32 A 47 C circuit defined Glossary 1 type designators 1 6 clock timing FT1 8 3 HSSL 5 7 internal DSU CSU 4 3 MCEI MCTI 7 6 synchronous 2 9 connector defined Glossary 1 customer support programs xxiv Technical Solutions Centers xxiv cyclic redundancy check CRC 7 29 8 18 Index 1 D D4 frame 6 3 DCE 2 16 default configurations 1 2 DMCTI net module logical line parameters Accept Perf Measurement CR Addr A 34 Primary Clock A 35 Secondary Clock A 35 Send Performance Measurement CR Addr A 34 loopback support 7 31 DSO timeslots 6 3 DSOA subrates Rate Adaption parameter 7 28 DSOA subrates See also QMCTI 7 2 DSI line rates 7 2 8 1 signal level A 31 timeslots 7 32 8 21 DSU CSU parameters 64K Transmit Monitor 4 4 A 9 Option Mode 4 3 A 8 Transmit Clock Source 4 4 A 8 V 54 Loopback 4 7 A 9 V 54 Timer 4 7 A 10 DSX 1 FT1 8 8 A 45 MCTI 7 13 A 31 T1 6 5 A 75 DTE 2 16 E E1 configuring for multiline 9 2 parameters Clock Mode A 11 Enable 6 8 A 10 HDB3S Support 6 9 A 11 Li
230. th 8 zero substitution B8ZS line coding You can select AMI line coding instead B8ZS line coding replaces a block of eight consecutive binary zeros with an 8 bit B8ZS code For more information on B8ZS line coding see Enabling or Disabling Bipolar with 8 Zero Substitution B8ZS on page 6 4 AMI line coding is also bipolar a binary 0 is transmitted as zero volts and a binary 1 is transmitted as either a positive or negative pulse opposite in polarity to the previous pulse When configured for AMI line coding the FT1 link module remains synchronized upon receiving up to 45 consecutive zeros Note If the T1 receive path detects a B8ZS code word when the line is configured for AMI coding the router generates a log message and an SNMP trap Set the line coding for this FT1 interface See the Line Coding parameter on page A 45 for information Setting the Signal Level The Signal Level parameter specifies the T1 transmit power level in decibels dB Line buildout conditions the signals to mitigate attenuation Line buildout also depends on the physical length of the T1 line 117345 B Rev 00 8 7 Configuring WAN Line Services The carrier determines signal levels on a long haul 0 to 6000 ft of cable T1 network interface If 0 0 dB is not sufficient for long haul the carrier determines values of 15 and 7 5 dB Signal power for DSX 1 short haul 0 to 655 ft is based on cable length For DSX 1 decibel le
231. the Signal Mode Enabling or Disabling RTS Signals Enabling or Disabling Burst Count Specifying the Link Level Protocol Setting the Transmit Window Size Setting Minimum Frame Spacing 117345 B Rev 00 2 3 Configuring WAN Line Services Specifying Point to Point Addresses Local Address Remote Address Viewing the Configured WAN Protocol Setting Pass Through Addresses Setting the CRC Size Setting the Signaling Method Enabling or Disabling DSR Polling Setting the Line Coding Configuring KG84A Security KG84A Cycle KG84A Sync Loss Interval KG84A Remote Resync Wait KG84A Sync Pulse Specifying the Network Link Level Setting the Retry Count Setting the Link Idle Timer Enabling or Disabling Extended Control Enabling or Disabling Receiver Ready Signals Setting the Cable Type Setting the Retry Timer Enabling or Disabling Extended Addressing Enabling or Disabling Remote Loopback Detection Setting the Hold Down Time Setting a Priority Setting the B Channel Override Setting the IFTF Pattern 2 4 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Synchronous Services e Configuring Asynchronous Services Setting the WAN Serial Interface Type Setting the Asynchronous Baud Rate e Configuring Polled Asynchronous over TCP IP AOT Line Parameters Setting the Pasync Parity Type Setting the Pasync Data Bits Setting the Pasync Stop Bits Setting the Pasync Baud Rate See Chapter 1 for informat
232. the timer value 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 3 1 8 International Bit MCE1 Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt MCEI Port Parameters Disable Enable Disable Specifies whether the international bit is set in the E1 frame Select Enable to set the international bit select Disable to disable it 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 3 1 16 Line Impedance ASN MCE I Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt MCEI Port Parameters 120 Ohm 120 Ohm 75 Ohm For the ASN MCEI net module only specifies the line impedance Set the line impedance 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 3 1 20 117345 B Rev 00 A 27 Configuring WAN Line Services MCT1 Port Application and Clock Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Port Application Mode Unconfigured MCT1 Connector gt Port Application NONPRI NONPRI PRI Specifies the port application to use on the logical lines Select NONPRI to indicate that all of the lines have a permanent circuit number and are for leased lines frame relay or permanent connections to other non ISDN PRI applications Select PRI to indicate that the lines are for switched circuits using ISDN 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 1 16 Primary Clock MCTI CLOCK Connector gt Edit Slot gt DS1 E1 Clock Parameters Port 1 Ext Loop Internal Port 1 Ext Loop Port 2 Ext Loop Auxil
233. ther the device is a DTE or DCE for this interface If you have DTE devices select DTE If you have DCE devices select DCE If you do not want to assign a specific station type and instead want the network to determine the station type select DXE This value indicates that the router is in unassigned mode it is neither a DTE nor a DCE If you select DXE the router will send an exchange identification XID but negotiation will not occur until the network assigns a station type By default the station type is DTE Set the station type of the interface to DCE or DTE Using Site Manager See the Station Type parameter on page A 18 for information Setting the Control Field The Control Field parameter specifies the desired window size or modulo of the sequence numbering the router uses to number frames The parameter options are as follows e Modulo 8 e Modulo 128 By default the Control Field parameter is set to Modulo 8 Set the control field on the interface Using Site Manager See the Control Field parameter on page A 19 for information 117345 B Rev 00 2 37 Configuring WAN Line Services Setting the Maximum N1 Frame Size The Max N1 Frame Size parameter specifies the frame size in bytes for a frame that the router or network transmits This number excludes flags and 0 bits inserted for transparency By default the Max N1 Frame Size parameter is set to 1600 bytes Select a frame size from 3 to 450
234. this parameter for QMCTI link modules only 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 65 117345 B Rev 00 A 41 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID NRZI Enable Configured QMCT1 Connector gt MCTI Logical Lines Disable Enable Disable The software uses this parameter only if you installed a QMCT1 DSOA link module Disable specifies no communication of state changes between the subscriber s devices over the frame relay network Enable specifies NRZI line encoding to communicate such state changes If you are configuring the router connection to the host side and the NRZI settings of the host and CPE match use the Disable setting If they do not match set this parameter to Enable If you are configuring the router connection to the remote access side and the NRZI settings of the controller and CPE match use the Disable setting If they do not match set this parameter to Enable 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 6 1 66 NRZI Type Configured QMCT1 Connector gt MCTI Logical Lines Mark Mark Space The software uses this parameter only if you installed a QMCT1 DSOA link module and you set the NRZI Enable parameter to Enable This parameter specifies the NRZI encoding type in the frame on the logical line The Mark format uses a O bit to indicate a state change and a 1 bit to in
235. ting of a digital line while the line is in use To allow such testing you can use the extended superframe format ESF 117345 B Rev 00 6 3 Configuring WAN Line Services An ESF frame comprises 24 D4 frames A D4 frame contains one framing bit An ESF frame contains 24 framing bits that it uses for the following purposes e Synchronization 6 bits e Error checking 6 bit CRC e Diagnostic data channel 12 bits By default the T1 interface uses ESF format Set the frame type for this interface See the Frame Type parameter on page A 74 for information Enabling or Disabling Bipolar with 8 Zero Substitution B8ZS T1 uses bipolar format for signals In bipolar format alternating positive and negative pulses on the digital line signify the number 1 and the absence of a pulse signifies 0 Figure 6 2 Data 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 43V Line voltage 0 3V LS0009A Figure 6 2 Bipolar Format In bipolar format a negative pulse must always follow a positive pulse and vice versa A long string of zeros on a T1 line would cause the line to lose synchronization due to lack of pulses Bay Networks offers B8ZS for T1 synchronization 6 4 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring E1 and T1 Services Data Line voltage Figure 6 3 B8ZS substitutes a bipolar violation into a string of eight consecutive zeros at the transmitting end and removes the bipolar violation at the receiving end In a bipolar violation the first pulse i
236. tion Mode The DSU CSU module supports communication with either 56 Kb s digital data system DDS or 64 Kb s clear channel CC service The data rate of the DSU CSU must match the network service Use the Option Mode parameter to identify the type of Telco service to which the DSU CSU is connected Select DDS1 56KBPS when connected to a DDS1 56 Kb s line Select CC 64KBPS when connected to a CC 64 Kb s line By default the Option Mode parameter is set to DDS1 56KBPS See the Option Mode parameter on page A 8 for information Selecting the Transmit Clock Source The Transmit Clock Source parameter determines the default transmit timing clock source for transmitting data to the network You can set the DSU CSU clock source as follows e Master Indicates that the router sets the clock an internal oscillator in the DSU creates the clock for a private wire configuration e Slave Indicates that the incoming data stream sets the clock a PLL internal to the DSU will recover and synchronize the DSU clock For a Telco network set both ends to Slave For a private wire configuration set one end to Master and the other end to Slave 117345 B Rev 00 4 3 Configuring WAN Line Services The Transmit Clock Source parameter is set to Slave by default Note that there can be only one clock source on a DDS line See the Transmit Clock Source parameter on page A 8 for information Enabling or Disabling the 64K Transmit Monitor
237. tions to T1 channels See the Mini Dacs parameter on page A 76 for information Editing E1 Services The following sections describe how to edit the line parameters for E1 link modules Section Page Enabling or Disabling E1 Services 6 8 Enabling or Disabling CRC 6 9 Enabling or Disabling High Density Bipolar Coding HDB3S 6 9 Setting the Clock Source 6 9 Assigning Channel Functions 6 10 e See Chapter 1 for information about accessing the E1 Line Entry window Figure 6 4 117345 B Rev 00 6 7 Configuring WAN Line Services TT ir Entry o Configuration Hodes local HH Agenta LOCAL FILE Circuit Hame Fi 7i Ernahla HDELIS Suppt MIT Mode Mini Daca ETE GE voice Currently Selected Idle En 3 4 10 ET i2 io as ao ot i p uw Detaila Figure 6 4 E1 Line Entry Window See Chapter 2 for information about editing synchronous line parameters by clicking on Sync Details in the E1 Line Entry window Enabling or Disabling E1 Services By default the router enables E1 line services when you add the interface You can disable or reenable this interface without moving the cables See the Enable parameter on page A 10 for information 6 8 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring E1 and T1 Services Enabling or Disabling CRC Some E1 equipment expects a 4 byte CRC trailer at the end of each frame By default the CRC trailer is not added to received E1
238. to the network When set to Master an internal oscillator in the DSU creates the clock for a private wire configuration In Slave mode a PLL internal to the DSU will recover and synchronize the DSU clock Set both ends to Slave for a Telco network For a private wire configuration set one end to Master and the other end to Slave Note that there can be only one clock source on a DDS line 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 30 1 1 7 A 8 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID 64K Transmit Monitor COM Connector gt Edit DSU CSU gt Edit DSU CSU Parameters Disabled Enabled Disabled Valid only in 64K Clear Channel mode Option Mode set to CC 64KBPS When enabled the parameter suppresses data to prevent unintended duplication of a network control code For example user data that happens to include the text of a loopback control code could place the remote end of the connection into a loop Specify Enabled to monitor and suppress user data keep the default Disabled to allow all data 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 30 1 1 9 V 54 Loopback COM Connector Edit DSU CSU Edit DSU CSU Parameters NO LOOP NO LOOP ANALOG DIGITAL REM DIGITAL REM DIG PATTERN ANALOG PATTERN PATTERN 2047 Configures a V 54 loopback test state within the DSU CSU
239. to 4608 bytes on the interface 117345 B Rev 00 2 7 Configuring WAN Line Services Using the BCC mtu integer For example sync 4 1 mtu 2000 Using Site Manager See the MTU parameter on page A 57 for information Enabling or Disabling Remote Address Filtering Set the Promiscuous parameter to specify whether the interface filters packets for addresses other than its own local address or whether address filtering is based on both the local and remote addresses With this parameter set to Enable the interface receives all frames By default address filtering is disabled the interface receives only frames destined for its local address Enable or disable local and remote promiscuous address filtering on the interface Using the BCC promiscuous variable For example sync 4 1 promiscuous disabled sync 4 1 promiscuous enabled Using Site Manager See the Promiscuous parameter on page A 57 for information 2 8 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Synchronous Services Configuring Clocking Signals By default the synchronous interface operates with an external clock source at 64102 b s You can configure the source and speed of synchronous timing signals by e Setting the Clock Source e Setting the Internal Clock Speed e Setting the External Clock Speed Setting the Clock Source The Clock Source parameter specifies whether the origin of the synchronous timing signals are supplied by the router Internal
240. tocol prioritization the router uses this parameter to calculate line delay See Configuring Traffic Filters and Protocol Prioritization for information about protocol prioritization latency and queue depth Set the internal clock speed for the interface Using the BCC internal clock speed variable For example sync 4 1 internal clock speed c1k32000b Using Site Manager See the Internal Clock Speed parameter on page A 58 for information 2 10 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Synchronous Services Setting the External Clock Speed The External Clock Speed parameter sets the clock speed of an externally supplied clock when the Clock Source parameter is set to External You cannot set this parameter when the Clock Source parameter is set to Internal By default the external clock speed is 64102 b s Set the clock speed for the external clock to the data transmission rate that most closely corresponds to the speed of the external clock You can set the external clock to a value from 1200 to 6000000 b s Certain routing protocols use this parameter value for route selection If you configure protocol prioritization the router uses this parameter to calculate line delay See Configuring Traffic Filters and Protocol Prioritization for information about protocol prioritization latency and queue depth Set the external clock speed for the interface Using the BCC external clock speed integer For example sync 4 1 exter
241. ttempts Indicates the number of retransmission attempts allowed per frame before a line is declared down Accept the default 16 or specify a number from 1 to 64 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 19 Link Idle Timer COM Connector Edit Line Edit SYNC Parameters 9 seconds to 9999 seconds Indicates the number of seconds that can pass before a line is considered idle An idle line is disabled Accept the default 9 seconds or specify a number from 1 to 9999 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 20 Retry Timer COM Connector Edit Line Edit SYNC Parameters 300 tenths of a second 3 seconds 1 to 99999 tenths of a second Indicates the time the router waits for a response from the link The router sends link control frames when this timer expires resends the frames up to the value of the Retry Count parameter then disconnects the link Specify a timeout value in tenths of a second 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 21 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Extended Address COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters Disable Enable Disable Enables or disables testing of the address length When you set this parameter to Enable the router tests the first bit of the ad
242. u do this System responds 12 Choose Lines gt Change Lines 13 Repeat steps 7 and 8 for each unused The logical lines are now grouped as a logical line you want to include in the circuit multiline circuit 14 Choose File gt Exit The MCE1 or MCT1 Logical Lines window opens displaying the multiline group Note that all logical lines now have the same circuit name MCE1 22 5 in the example Eres SENULL UE fresth OF Life ROFL Ensble Dissble uci D L Tiesai seconda Fractional Looplack DIS E Li Protocol STANDARD eer Lot l Figure 9 8 Logical Lines Window Showing the Circuit and Unused Logical Lines MCE1 Example 117345 B Rev 00 9 17 Configuring WAN Line Services SELL wetfwimtim Lonfigurztion Mode local SHAM Agent LODAL FILE Protocols Slat V XCVE4 UT XCVURT HCEI U OOMSOLE Figure 9 9 Circuit Definition Window p med Cancel Figure 9 10 Select Logical Line Window 9 18 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Multiline Services 5 Select Logical Line gt Figure 9 11 Selecting an Unused Logical Line Full Dalet a 4 5 PGEI 22 39 Enabla Ninabla Bremth OF Life ROFL Ennble Dimnhle HOFL Tlgeout occondea Fractional Loopback HAA Protocol Seary Lae Figure 9 12 Two Logical Lines in a Multiline Circuit 117345 B Rev 00 9 19 Appendix A Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters The fo
243. ugh E1 connector to E1 connector Select Circuit 1 to assign the channel to the first E1 connector Select Circuit 2 to assign the channel to the second E1 connector 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 11 1 9 Line Type E1 Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit E1 Parameters El E1 EICRC4 Enables or disables a 4 byte CRC on received frames Select EICRCA if the E1 equipment expects a 4 byte CRC trailer at the end of each frame 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 11 1 18 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters HSSI Line Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID You access the HSSI line parameters from the Configuration Manager window Enable HSSI Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit HSSI Parameters Enable Enable Disable Enables or disables this HSSI line Set this parameter to either Enable or Disable for this line 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 7 1 2 BofL HSSI Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit HSSI Parameters Enable Enable Disable Enables the transmission of proprietary Ethernet encapsulated BofL messages over a point to point connection between the local router and a remote peer Set to Enable or Disable depending on whether you want to transmit BofL messages over this HSSI line If you enable BofL locally you must also configure the remote peer to enable BofL Bay Networks recomme
244. ugh the framing device Line Loopback The received signal does not go through the framing device minimum penetration but is looped back out Select the loopback configuration option for testing After testing set this parameter to No Loopback to return the interface to normal operation 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 4 1 10 117345 B Rev 00 A 33 Configuring WAN Line Services QMCT1 and DMCT1 Port Parameters In addition to the parameters described in the previous section the Port Parameters window for the QMCT1 and QMCTI w DSOA link modules and the DMCTI net module includes four configurable parameters Parameter Send Performance Measurement CR Addr Path QMCTI Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt MCTI Port Parameters Default Customer Inst Options Customer Inst Carrier Function Specifies the source of performance messages Customer Inst indicates that the customer installation supplies the messages Carrier indicates that the carrier supplies the messages You configure this parameter for QMCTI link modules only Instructions Select the source for outgoing performance messages MIB Object ID 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 9 3 1 18 Parameter Accept Perf Measurement CR Addr Path QMCTI Connector gt Edit Logical Lines gt Port Details gt MCTI Port Parameters Default Customer Inst Options Customer Inst Carrier Function Specifies the source from which the router accepts performance messages Custo
245. uit Multiline Circuit B consists of one physical synchronous line but has three data paths with separate addresses A multiline circuit reacts to individual data paths coming up and going down by adding to and subtracting from its pool of active data paths and can operate with some of its data paths down 9 2 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring Multiline Services Multiline Circuit Multiline Circuit v Physical e Figure 9 1 Multiline Circuit Types Qo Q N cues o LS0021A Benefits of a Multiline Configuration Using a multiline configuration has the following advantages e Greater bandwidth between two sites Bandwidth is the rate at which traffic travels on the circuit A multiline circuit has greater bandwidth because traffic can travel over more than one data path e Greater degree of fault tolerance In a multiline configuration a single circuit has multiple data paths If one data path becomes disabled traffic can travel over another data path Multiline Example Suppose that your network uses Bay Networks routers to connect two sites one in New York City and one in Los Angeles Figure 9 2 A high volume of important data travels between the two sites via three synchronous lines Grouping the three synchronous lines into one multiline circuit e Reduces congestion by distributing the volume of traffic more evenly among the three lines e Decreases the chance of data loss if a connection fails
246. ult 10 milliseconds or select one of the valid options Be sure to set the RTS Enable parameter to Enable 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 70 Sync Polling COM Connector Edit Line Edit SYNC Parameters Disable Enable Disable Indicates whether the data set ready DSR signal will be monitored If you set this parameter to Enable the synchronous driver will be enabled when the DSR signal is detected When the DSR signal is no longer detected the driver will be disabled Enable this parameter only if you will be using dial up services Accept the default or set this parameter to Enable 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 76 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Hold Down Time COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters 0 seconds 0 to 9999 seconds Specifies the time that the router waits before bringing up this line when using dial services This delay allows time for the primary line to recover before deactivating a backup line Specify the number of seconds to wait before bringing up this line 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 80 Network Link Level COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit SYNC Parameters NET2 NET2 GOSIP SYNC TYPE C03 Indicates the link l
247. ured WAN Protocol The WAN Protocol parameter indicates which WAN protocol is enabled on a HSSI circuit However do not change the current value Caution Changing the WAN protocol does not reconfigure the interface and could disable it Using Site Manager See the WAN Protocol parameter on page A 14 for information Setting the Transmission Interface You can select the appropriate MIB for the local management interface LMI to use provided you enable LMI and configure SMDS or frame relay on the HSSI interface Select one of the following MIBs depending on the carrier services that the attached DCE provides e DSI at 1 54 MB s specified by RFC 1233 e DS3 at 44 736 MB s specified by RFC 1232 The HSSI driver enables the DS1 MIB by default but provides no support for either the DS1 or DS3 MIB Rather the external DCE for example a DL3200 SMDS CSU DSU from Digital Link may provide MIB support Using the BCC media variable For example hssi 2 1 media dsl hssi 2 1 media ds3 5 6 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring HSSI Services Using Site Manager See the Transmission Interface parameter on page A 15 for information Setting the External Clock Speed The HSSI specification requires that the DCE provide a transmit clock that times data transfer across the DTE DCE interface The External Clock Speed parameter specifies the bandwidth that the HSSI channel provides The External Clock Speed valu
248. uring WAN Line Services Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID TCP Inactive Limit COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit Asynchronous Parameters 300 seconds 65536 to 65535 seconds Specifies the maximum inactivity timer in seconds When the inactive limit timer expires the TCP connection between the router and the remote TCP host is lost This parameter works with the TCP KeepAlive parameter To prevent a TCP connection loss set this parameter to a value that allows enough time for multiple TCP keepalive messages and ACKs from the remote TCP host See the TCP KeepAlive parameter description for information If the port is listening TCP KeepAlive for an incoming connection you can specify a negative value for this parameter to mark the connection as inactive and defer resetting the connection until a connection request is received Specify a value in the range 65536 to 65535 or accept the default value 300 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 3 1 36 Cfg TxQ Length COM Connector gt Edit Line gt Edit Asynchronous Parameters None 1 to 255 bytes Specifies the maximum transmit queue length in bytes This parameter reduces the size of the driver transmit queue if the transmit queue is larger than the value of this parameter Specify a value in the range to 255 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 3 1 37 A 6 117345 B
249. use the line to lose synchronization due to lack of pulses Bay Networks provides a line coding mechanism to maintain synchronization By default the MCT1 interface uses bipolar with 8 zero substitution B8ZS line coding You can select AMI line coding instead B8ZS line coding replaces a block of eight consecutive binary Os with an 8 bit B8ZS code For more information on B8ZS line coding see Enabling or Disabling Bipolar with 8 Zero Substitution B8ZS in Chapter 6 AMI line coding is also bipolar a binary 0 is transmitted as zero volts and a binary 1 is transmitted as either a positive or negative pulse opposite in polarity to the previous pulse When configured for AMI line coding the MCT1 link module remains synchronized upon receiving up to 45 consecutive zeros Note If the T1 receive path detects a B8ZS code word when the line is configured for AMI coding the router generates a log message and an SNMP trap Set the line coding for this MCTI interface 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Services See the Line Coding parameter on page A 30 for information Setting the Signal Level The Signal Level parameter specifies the T1 transmit power level in decibels dB Line buildout conditions the signals to mitigate attenuation Line buildout also depends on the physical length of the T1 line The carrier determines signal levels on a long haul 0 to 6000 ft of cable T1 network interface If 0
250. v 00 xxi Configuring WAN Line Services HDB3 HDLC HSSI IP ISDN ISO ITU T LAPB LAN MAC MAU MCEI MCTI MTU NBMA NCP NLPID NRZ NRZI NSAP OSI OSPF PCM PDU PHY PMD PPP PTT QMCTI RMT RR RTS high density bipolar coding high level data link control high speed serial interface Internet Protocol Integrated Services Digital Network International Organization for Standardization International Telecommunications Union Telecommunications formerly CCITT Link Access Procedure Balanced local area network media access control media access unit Multichannel E1 Multichannel T1 maximum transmission unit nonbroadcast multi access Network Control Protocol network layer protocol identifier nonreturn to zero nonreturn to zero inverted network service access point Open Systems Interconnection Open Shortest Path First protocol Physical Connection Management FDDI protocol data unit physical layer physical layer media dependent FDDI Point to Point Protocol Post Telephone and Telegraph Bay Networks Quad Port Multichannel T1 link module Ring Management FDDI receiver ready request to send xxii 117345 B Rev 00 About This Guide SCC SDLC SF SMDS SMT SNMP STP TCP IP Telnet TFTP TPE UTP WAN serial communications controller synchronous data link control superframe format switched multimegabit data service Station Management FDDI Simple Network Managemen
251. vels correspond to cable length as follows e 0 0 dB 0 to 133 ft e 0 5 dB 133 to 255 ft e 0 8 dB 255 to 399 ft e 1 1 dB 399 to 533 ft e 5 dB 533 to 655 ft By default the signal level is 0 0 dB Set the long haul or short haul signal level for this FT1 interface according to the length of the cable or as the carrier specifies See the Signal Level dB parameter on page A 45 for information Setting the Alarm Threshold Time By default the FT1 interface waits 2 seconds before logging a performance defect or anomaly as an event message Change the alarm threshold time to any value from 2 to 10 seconds See the Setup Alarm Threshold seconds parameter on page A 46 for information Setting the Alarm Threshold Clear Time By default the clear time for performance failure conditions is 2 seconds If the defect or anomaly clears in this time interval FT1 records a performance cleared condition and logs an event message You can change the alarm threshold clear time to any value from 2 to 10 seconds Set the alarm threshold clear time for this FT1 interface See the Clear Alarm Threshold seconds parameter on page A 46 for information 8 8 117345 B Rev 00 Configuring FT1 Services Setting the FDL Mode for ESF Line Types The FT interface selects a facility data link FDL mode only when the Line Type parameter is configured as ESF see Setting the FT1 Line Type on page 8 6 Select one o
252. vices defined Glossary 1 list of A 1 payload loopback 7 15 7 43 8 10 8 27 polled asynchronous parameters Pasync Baud Rate A 74 Pasync Data Bits A 73 Pasync Parity Type A 73 Pasync Stop Bits A 73 WAN Serial Interface Type A 73 port defined Glossary 1 power level T1 transmit 7 13 8 7 A 31 Q QMCTI description 7 2 logical line parameters Accept Fractional Loopback Code A 41 Accept Perf Measurement CR Addr A 34 Primary Clock A 35 117345 B Rev 00 Secondary Clock A 35 Send Performance Measurement CR Addr A 34 testing 7 31 QMCTI w DSOA See QMCTI R rate adaptation line 7 29 S SDLC 7 17 7 20 7 28 service type 7 27 8 17 slot defined Glossary 1 Synchronous configuring for multiline 9 2 parameters BofL 2 6 A 56 BofL Timeout 2 7 A 56 Burst Count A 60 Cable Type 2 27 A 69 Clock Source 2 9 A 58 CRC Size 2 18 A 65 Enable A 55 Extended Address 2 28 A 62 Extended Control S and I frames 2 26 A 62 External Clock Speed 2 11 A 70 Idle RR Frames 2 26 A 66 Internal Clock Speed 2 10 A 58 KG84A Cycle 2 23 A 66 KG84A Remote Resync Wait 2 23 A 67 KG84A Sync Loss Interval 2 23 A 67 KG84A Sync Pulse 2 24 A 68 Link Idle Timer 2 26 A 61 Local Address A 63 Minimum Frame Spacing 2 15 A 63 MTU 2 7 A 57 Network Link Level 2 24 A 69 Pass Thru Local Address 2 18 A 64 Pass Thru Remote Address 2 18 A 65 Promiscuous 2 8 A 57 Remote Address 2 17
253. want the router to send RR signals 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 61 KG84A Cycle COM Connector Edit Line Edit SYNC Parameters 100 milliseconds 5 10125150110012001 500 Specifies the timer cycle in milliseconds This cycle value is used by the timers on the other KG84A devices on the network and becomes the polling cycle for monitoring FCS errors Accept the default 100 milliseconds or select one of the valid options Be sure to set the RTS Enable parameter to Enable 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 67 117345 B Rev 00 Site Manager WAN Line Services Parameters Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Path Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID KG84A Sync Loss Interval COM Connector Edit Line Edit SYNC Parameters 50 cycles 2151101251501 10012001 500 Specifies how many cycles the router should wait after detecting an FCS error If the router does not receive a valid frame within the specified number of cycles the router declares a loss of synchronization Accept the default 50 cycles or select one of the valid options Be sure to set the RTS Enable parameter to Enable 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 4 5 1 68 KG84A Remote Resync Wait COM Connector Edit Line Edit SYNC Parameters 200 cycles 2151101251501 10012001 500 Specifies the number of cycles that the router waits for the remote KG84A device to complete a resynchronization operatio
254. ying Poinito Point Addresses ecce dpi EE Od bd t aude i eaae aM ad RU UE 2 16 LESU ug c ce 5 cacatash5i aus desis vent R RR R 2 17 run o M 2 17 Viewing the Configured WAN Protocol RR ETE 2 17 setting Pass Through Addresses ios te tere rtis rore ler PE RR 2 18 Serme ii dui o MUN NM M T 2 18 Bellinsthe sura Mea 2 suco cmn DU fatto br aee tola due od tue bu Elo oO o tbi ous 2 20 Enabling or Disabling DSR Polne 5ueeroseieeseeessreer titer totis enis Feste teret PvE ES EFE PS cEpUR 2 20 beue de Line Co MIB acu ras ERE HIPS DEO HE QU meee eRe 2 21 Ta AT te LOSIA EDU S ad rdiet bote leva bna enu bai du qu iba EE wn 2721 aire uia EH Hd oa DE mR aes 2 23 RUBIA Sync Loss DHENA uie Dedit SER IP Pod pri ipm Md HON eei pi Ioa ales 2 23 KOSTLA Remote Resyne Wall senesnes HIS HEU HERUE EE IS CHRSERE EN ERR rar 2 23 Die Api PIIG T 2 24 Specifying the Network Link Level pU 2 24 5etnp the Retry COUBE iiio eso ero cr Ober Ue EX TIAE LIVE VERRE ERR HO TRIS nn 2 25 selhu The Link Dile TIMER eene Ee bu EE 2 26 Enabling or Disabling Extended CONSU iiissesae inet croi eri tre OE ARENE nies Rea D EN OPE UU QU GA POR ERE US 2 26 Enabling or Disabling Receiver Ready Signals sois siepeeriobtr plirisee cri dr pesti 2 26 bone ie Cable TUE us aces p REUS UE QUEM a Pat E E e 2 27 5etnp the Betty TIMET Laisser beris se eet eps vip UV stili wie nd whined 2
255. ynchronous Line Parameters 2 3 Editing LAPB Protocol Services 2 34 of Synchronous Services Each synchronous interface Connects a Bay Networks router or switch to data communications equipment DCE devices such as DSUs CSUs and modems e Supports a range of physical connections including V 35 X 21 RS 232 and RS 449 422 balanced e Supports both leased and dial up circuits See Configuring Dial Services for information about configuring dial up circuits e Supports many WAN software services including PPP X 25 frame relay SMDS HDLC encapsulation and ATM DXI e Operates from 1200 b s to a maximum of 2 048 Mb s full duplex 117345 B Rev 00 2 1 Configuring WAN Line Services You can configure synchronous interfaces to integrate IBM SDLC traffic in an internetwork Traffic is integrated by connecting local or remote IBM equipment directly to the synchronous interface and configuring either DLSw for SDLC or Transparent Sync Pass Thru features Using the BCC to Edit Synchronous Line Parameters You can use the Bay Command Console BCC to configure some of the parameters described in this chapter If a parameter has a BCC command the section that describes that parameter also contains the BCC command syntax and one or more command examples The BCC commands in this chapter assume that you have started BCC from a local console attached to the router See Using the Bay Command Console To start BCC log i

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