Paradyne Hotwire 7975 User Manual

HOTWIRE 7975M/SDSL STANDALONETERMINATION UNITUSER’S GUIDEDocument No. 7975-A2-GB20-40December 1998

About This Guide vi7975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Section DescriptionAppendix AConfiguration Option Tables. Contains all configurationoptions, default se

Standards Compliance for SNMP Traps B-27975-A2-GB20-40December 1998linkUp and linkDownThe link SNMP traps are:H linkUp – The unit recognizes that one

Standards Compliance for SNMP Traps B-37975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Enterprise-Specific TrapsThe enterpriseSpecific trap indicates that an enterprise-s

Standards Compliance for SNMP Traps B-47975-A2-GB20-40December 1998The tests that affect the enterpriseTestStart, enterpriseTestStop, and thevariable-

C-17975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Cables and Pin AssignmentsCOverviewThe following sections provide pin assignments:HDSL Network Interface CableHCOM Por

Cables and Pin Assignments C-27975-A2-GB20-40December 1998DSL Network Interface CableThe DSL line interface cable is a 20-foot, 24 AWG solid, 2-twiste

Cables and Pin Assignments C-37975-A2-GB20-40December 1998COM Port Interface CableThe COM port connects to either a PC or to an ASCII terminal or prin

Cables and Pin Assignments C-47975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Table C-2. COM Port Connector (J6)Signal Direction Pin NumberReserved for future use to DTE

Cables and Pin Assignments C-57975-A2-GB20-40December 1998EIA-530A Port Interface ConnectorThe EIA-530A Port interface connector information is shown

Cables and Pin Assignments C-67975-A2-GB20-40December 1998EIA-530A-to-X.21 Interface CableThe EIA-530A-to-X.21 adapter cable (Figure C-3) provides the

Cables and Pin Assignments C-77975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Table C-3. X.21 Cable InterfaceSignalCCITTNumber Direction PinSignal Common 102 — 8Transmitt

1-17975-A2-GB20-40December 1998About the Hotwire 7975Standalone Termination Unit1M/SDSL OverviewHotwire Multirate/Symmetrical Digital Subscriber Lin

Cables and Pin Assignments C-87975-A2-GB20-40December 1998EIA-530A-to-RS449 Cable InterfaceThe EIA-530A-to-RS449 adapter cable (Figure C-4) provides t

Cables and Pin Assignments C-97975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Table C-4. RS449 Cable InterfaceSignalCircuitMnemonicCCITTNumber Direction PinShield — — — 1

Cables and Pin Assignments C-107975-A2-GB20-40December 1998EIA-530A-to-V.35 Cable InterfaceThe EIA-530A-to-V.35 adapter cable (Figure C-5) provides th

Cables and Pin Assignments C-117975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Table C-5. V.35 Cable InterfaceSignalCCITTNumber Direction PinShield — — ASignal Common 102

Cables and Pin Assignments C-127975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Power Input ConnectorThe required input power connector leads are shown in Table C-6.Table

D-17975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Technical SpecificationsDSpecifications Criteria*Size Width 7.25 inches (18.4 cm)Height 1.5 inches (3.8 cm)Length 9.4

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GL-17975-A2-GB20-40December 1998GlossaryAlternate Mark Inversion. A line coding technique used to accommodate the ones densityrequirements of E1 or T1

GlossaryGL-27975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Data Terminal Ready. A signal from the DTE to the modem, sent via Pin 20 of theEIA-232 interface (V.24 circuit

GlossaryGL-37975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Light Emitting Diode. A light or status indicator that glows in response to the presence of acertain condition

About the Hotwire 7975 Standalone Termination Unit 1-27975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Hotwire 7975 FeaturesThe Hotwire 7975 M/SDSL Standalone Termination

GlossaryGL-47975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Virtual terminal protocol in the Internet suite of protocols. Allows the user of one hostcomputer to log into

IN-17975-A2-GB20-40 December 1998IndexAAbort All Tests, 5-1ac transformer, connecting, 3-2accessSNMP, 1-3, 7-4to async terminal interface, 2-3acc

IndexIN-27975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Ddata channel loopback (DCLB), 5-9, A-6data port loopbacks, DTE initiated, A-6data port tests, 5-7data termin

IndexIN-37975-A2-GB20-40 December 1998Mmain menu, 2-2, A-1Management and Communication Options, A-11management portaccess, 7-1settings, 2-1Margin

IndexIN-47975-A2-GB20-40December 1998SNMP Management Configuration, A-16SNMP managementgeneral, 1-5limiting access, 7-4SNMP NMS Security Options,

About the Hotwire 7975 Standalone Termination Unit 1-37975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Network ConfigurationFigure 1-1 shows a network application using a

About the Hotwire 7975 Standalone Termination Unit 1-47975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Front Panel LED Status IndicatorsFigure 1-2 shows the front panel of

About the Hotwire 7975 Standalone Termination Unit 1-57975-A2-GB20-40December 1998SNMP Management CapabilitiesThe termination unit supports SNMP Versi

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2-17975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Using the Asynchronous TerminalInterface2User Interface AccessYou can communicate with the Hotwire 7975 Standalone Ter

Using the Asynchronous Terminal Interface 2-27975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Initiating an ATI SessionThe Main Menu screen is displayed on the screen unle

Using the Asynchronous Terminal Interface 2-37975-A2-GB20-40December 1998main Access Level: Administrator Hotwire Model 7975 MAIN MENUStatusTestC

Printed on recycled paper A7975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Copyright E 1998 Paradyne Corporation.All rights reserved.Printed in U.S.A.NoticeThis publicati

Using the Asynchronous Terminal Interface 2-47975-A2-GB20-40December 1998The following illustration shows the paths to the different ATI screens.MainS

Using the Asynchronous Terminal Interface 2-57975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Screen Work AreasThere are two user work areas:H Screen area – This is the ar

Using the Asynchronous Terminal Interface 2-67975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Navigating the ScreensYou can navigate the screens by:H Using keyboard keysH

Using the Asynchronous Terminal Interface 2-77975-A2-GB20-40December 1998The current setting or value appears to the right of the field name. You can

Using the Asynchronous Terminal Interface 2-87975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Switching Between Screen Work AreasSelect Ctrl-a to switch between the two sc

Using the Asynchronous Terminal Interface 2-97975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Ending an ATI SessionUse the Exit function key from any screen to terminate t

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3-17975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Initial Startup and Configuration3OverviewThis chapter provides instructions on how to access and configure your unit

Initial Startup and Configuration 3-27975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Connecting Power to the UnitIf your package includes a power pack: Plug the power pac

Initial Startup and Configuration 3-37975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Connecting to the Network" ProcedureTo connect your unit to the network:1. Conne

Important Information B7975-A2-GB20-40 December 1998Important Safety Instructions1. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the

Initial Startup and Configuration 3-47975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Entering Identity InformationAfter accessing your unit for the first time, use the Ch

Initial Startup and Configuration 3-57975-A2-GB20-40December 1998" ProcedureTo enter Change Identity screen information:1. Position the cursor in

Initial Startup and Configuration 3-67975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Configuring the Unit Using the Internal SwitchesUse internal Switchpacks S1 and S2 to

Initial Startup and Configuration 3-77975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Switchpack LocationsUse Figure 3-1 to locate Switchpacks S1 and S2.98-15937Switchpack

Initial Startup and Configuration 3-87975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Switchpack DefinitionsManually change configuration options by moving Switchpack S1 D

Initial Startup and Configuration 3-97975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Table 3-2. Selectable Payload Rates (Switches 4–8 on Switchpack S1)Switch NumberAssoc

Initial Startup and Configuration 3-107975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Table 3-3 lists Switchpack S2 definitions.Table 3-3. Switchpack S2 DefinitionsSwitch

Initial Startup and Configuration 3-117975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Accessing and Displaying Configuration OptionsTo display configuration options, you

Initial Startup and Configuration 3-127975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Configuration Edit/DisplayThe Configuration Edit/Display screen is displayed when th

Initial Startup and Configuration 3-137975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Configuring AutoRateThe M/SDSL AutoRate function is controlled from the Network Inte

Important Information C7975-A2-GB20-40December 1998EMI Warnings!WARNING:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

Initial Startup and Configuration 3-147975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Table 3-5. Fixed Rate Payload Rates and DSL Line RatesDSL Line Rate (kbps)2 Mbps uni

Initial Startup and Configuration 3-157975-A2-GB20-40December 1998" ProcedureTo upload or download a configuration:1. Position the cursor in the

Initial Startup and Configuration 3-167975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Saving Configuration OptionsWhen changes are made to the configuration options throu

Initial Startup and Configuration 3-177975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Download CodeThe Download Code screen allows you to download firmware from a TFTPser

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4-17975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Monitoring the Unit4What to MonitorThis chapter presents information on how to access and monitor Hotwire 7975Standalo

Monitoring the Unit 4-27975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Viewing System and Test StatusTo view System and Test Status information, follow this menu selectio

Monitoring the Unit 4-37975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Health and StatusThe following messages can appear in the first column of the System and TestStatus

Monitoring the Unit 4-47975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Table 4-1. Health and Status Messages Message What To DoWhat Message IndicatesNet Com LinkDownThe N

Monitoring the Unit 4-57975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Test StatusThe Test Status messages in the following table appear in the right column of theSystem

i7975-A2-GB20-40December 1998ContentsAbout This GuideH Document Purpose and Intended Audience v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H D

Monitoring the Unit 4-67975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Viewing Network Error StatisticsThe 7975 Standalone Termination Unit maintains error statistics on

Monitoring the Unit 4-77975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Use the virtual function keys to page through the intervals and clear statistics.This Field . . . C

Monitoring the Unit 4-87975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Viewing Network Performance StatisticsNetwork performance statistics allow you to monitor the curre

Monitoring the Unit 4-97975-A2-GB20-40December 1998This Field . . . Contains . . .Current IntervalTimerThe number of seconds which have elapsed in the

Monitoring the Unit 4-107975-A2-GB20-40December 19987975 Standalone Termination Unit LEDsThe following table contains a description of the LEDs on the

5-17975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Testing5Accessing the Test MenuFrom the Test menu, you can run network tests, data port tests, and a lamp testfor the

Testing 5-27975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Running Network TestsNetwork tests require the participation of your network service provider. Toaccess the Net

Testing 5-37975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Line LoopbackLine Loopback (LLB) loops the received signal on the network interface back tothe network without

Testing 5-47975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Repeater LoopbackRepeater Loopback (RLB) loops the signal being sent from the data port back tothe data port an

Testing 5-57975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Send Remote Line LoopbackThe LTU initiates the test by sending a line loopback up or down command to theremote

Contents ii7975-A2-GB20-40December 19983 Initial Startup and ConfigurationH Overview 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Testing 5-67975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Send and Monitor 511The LTU initiates the test by lighting the Test LED sending a command to theremote unit to

Testing 5-77975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Running SYNC Data Port TestsTo access the SYNC Data Port Tests screen, follow this menu selectionsequence:Main

Testing 5-87975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Data Terminal LoopbackData Terminal Loopback (DTLB) loops the user data back to the DTE. Thisloopback is locate

Testing 5-97975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Data Channel LoopbackData Channel Loopback (DCLB) loops the data from the network interface backto the network.

Testing 5-107975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Send Remote Data Channel LoopbackThe local termination unit can send an Up or Down sequence to request the sta

Testing 5-117975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Device TestsThe Device Tests branch is used to access the only card-level test, the LampTest. To access the De

Testing 5-127975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Ending an Active TestExcept for the Remote Send Line Loopback and Remote DCLB, a test initiated bythe user can

6-17975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Messages and Troubleshooting6OverviewThere are many messages available to assess the status of the device andcontribut

Messages and Troubleshooting 6-27975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Configuring SNMP TrapsAn SNMP trap can be automatically sent out through the EOC or theMan

Messages and Troubleshooting 6-37975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Device MessagesThe Device Messages in Table 6-1, listed in alphabetical order, can appear

Contents iii7975-A2-GB20-40December 19985 TestingH Accessing the Test Menu 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Messages and Troubleshooting 6-47975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Table 6-1. Device Messages (2 of 2)Device Message What To DoWhat Message IndicatesInvalid

Messages and Troubleshooting 6-57975-A2-GB20-40December 1998TroubleshootingThis 7975 Standalone Termination Unit is designed to provide you with manyy

Messages and Troubleshooting 6-67975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Table 6-2. Troubleshooting (2 of 2)Symptom SolutionsPossible CauseNot receiving data. H Th

7-17975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Security7OverviewThe 7975 Standalone Termination Unit provides several methods of security bylimiting user access to t

Security 7-27975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Access level is also used to control access via Telnet. If the Telnet SessionAccess Level is set to Administra

Security 7-37975-A2-GB20-40December 19983. Create the login by entering the following fields. Login IDs and passwords arecase-sensitive.On the Login E

Security 7-47975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Deleting a Login" Procedure1. To delete a login record, follow this menu selection sequence:Main Menu→Con

Security 7-57975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Limiting SNMP Access through the IP Addresses of the ManagersThe unit provides an additional level of security

Security 7-67975-A2-GB20-40December 1998If entering yes to prompt . . . Then . . .Reset COM Port usage H Port type is set to TerminalH Data Rate (kbps

8-17975-A2-GB20-40December 1998IP Addressing8Selecting an IP Addressing SchemeThe NTU’s network interface IP address is assigned through the peer IP

Contents iv7975-A2-GB20-40December 1998A Configuration Option TablesH Overview A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IP Addressing 8-27975-A2-GB20-40December 1998IP Addressing Example98-15901DSLAMDSLAM797579757975MCC BaseAddress = 126.35.50.1MCC Base SubnetMask = 255

A-17975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Configuration Option TablesAOverviewThe tables in this appendix summarize the configuration options accessed whenyou s

Configuration Option Tables A-27975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Network Interface Options MenuFor Network Interface Options, refer to Table A-1. To access

Configuration Option Tables A-37975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Table A-1. Network Interface Options (2 of 2)DSL Line RatePossible Settings: 144, 272, 400,

Configuration Option Tables A-47975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Synchronous Data Port Options MenuFor Synchronous Data Port Options, refer to Table A-2. To

Configuration Option Tables A-57975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Table A-2. Synchronous Data Port Options (2 of 3)Invert Transmit ClockPossible Settings: Di

Configuration Option Tables A-67975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Table A-2. Synchronous Data Port Options (3 of 3)Port (DTE) Initiated LoopbacksPossible Set

Configuration Option Tables A-77975-A2-GB20-40December 1998System Options MenuFor System Options, refer to Table A-3. To access the System Options scr

Configuration Option Tables A-87975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Communication PortFor Communication Port Options, refer to Table A-4. To access theCommunic

Configuration Option Tables A-97975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Table A-4. Communication Port (2 of 3)Stop BitsPossible Settings: 1, 1.5, 2Default Setting:

v7975-A2-GB20-40December 1998About This GuideDocument Purpose and Intended AudienceThis guide contains information needed to set up, configure, and o

Configuration Option Tables A-107975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Table A-4. Communication Port (3 of 3)Disconnect Time (Minutes)Possible Settings: 1 – 60De

Configuration Option Tables A-117975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Management and Communication Options MenuThe Management and Communication Options Menu inc

Configuration Option Tables A-127975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Table A-5. Telnet Sessions Options (2 of 2)Session Access LevelPossible Settings: Administ

Configuration Option Tables A-137975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Table A-6. Communication Protocol Options (2 of 2)Node Subnet MaskPossible Settings: 000.0

Configuration Option Tables A-147975-A2-GB20-40December 1998SNMP Traps OptionsTo access the SNMP Traps Options screen, follow this menu selection sequ

Configuration Option Tables A-157975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Table A-7. SNMP Traps Options (2 of 2)Enterprise Specific TrapsPossible Settings: Enable,

Configuration Option Tables A-167975-A2-GB20-40December 1998General SNMP Management OptionsSNMP configuration options allow you to specify the informa

Configuration Option Tables A-177975-A2-GB20-40December 1998SNMP NMS Security OptionsSNMP configuration options allow you to specify the information n

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B-17975-A2-GB20-40December 1998Standards Compliance forSNMP TrapsBSNMP TrapsThis section describes the unit’s compliance with SNMP standards and anys