Operation

User Manual
Operation
B4078 Rev. H
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permission from Ceragon Networks.
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The manual is divided in 5 main parts:
General This part gives a general overview of the Evolution Series equipment
Installation Gives the details on how to install the equipment
Operation Describes how to operate the system with emphasis on the Evolution Series Manager
Maintenance Gives details on maintenance of the equipment
Appendices A collection of frequency plans, alarm lists, technical specifications etc.

Table of Contents
General
Installation
Operation
Evolution Manager
General Description
Graphical User Interface
Clearing of browser file cache
Configuration
Unit Housekeeping
Frequency setting
IP setting
DCC setting
Backup
Password change
Add new user
Feature Description
Menu Details
Configuration
Housekeeping
Element
Link Parameters
Ethernet Interfaces
RPS
PDH Cross Connect
Software
Backup
Unit Configuration
GIC
RIU
FAN
LIU STM-1/STS-3 El
LIU STM-1/STS-3 Opt.
LIU 12xE1
LIU 25xE1
LIU 8xT1
LIU 16xT1
DXC
EOW
4 x 64kb/s Unit
Alm & Ctrl Unit
IFU Basic Frame
Transceiver
Fault
Active
Alarm list
Blocked
Event Log
Performance
Registers
Cumulative
Threshold
Analog
ACM Statistics
Security
Management
Network
IP Routing
Neighbour Detection
Test Functions
Evolution Manager
General Description
The Evolution Manager is a web interface of the Network Element. It is used for configuration, testing and monitoring of the Network Element. The Evolution Manager can be accessed from a web
browser, or by means of a network element management system, such as “NetMaster”.
Graphical User Interface (GUI)

A schematic view of the GUI is shown in the figure below:
The Evolution Manager has two main navigation elements, the top menu and the equipment view. The content frame will display information as a result of the selections in both menus. This allows for
filtering the information in the content frame, by selecting a specific unit in the equipment view. The Evolution Manager has two navigation modes:
“Network Element”:
When no units are selected in the equipment view, selections in the top menu will cause information relevant to the Network Element as a whole to be displayed in the content frame. The navigation
status will read “Network Element”, and the Evolution Manager is said to be in “Network Element” mode.
“Individual Unit”:
In contrast, when a specific unit has been selected in the equipment view, selections in the top menu will cause information only relevant to the selected unit to be displayed in the content frame. This
mode is called “Individual Unit” mode, and the navigation status will reflect this by displaying the name of the selected unit.
In order to break out of “Individual Unit” mode, the “Home” menu option must be selected from the top menu. This brings the Evolution Manager back to “Network Element” mode, and this will be
reflected in the navigation status.
Clearing of browser file cache
When new software is downloaded and activated this warning is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen:
Depending on the actual browser the following procedures must be performed to ensure that the right picture is displayed on the graphical user interface:
Internet Explorer 7 (IE7)
Internet Explorer 8 (IE8)
Firefox 2 and 3
Firefox 3.6
Firefox 5
Internet Explorer 7
Select "Tools" → "Internet Options..." from the Toolbar.
Push the "Delete..." button.

Push the "Delete files..." button.
Push the "Yes" button.

This process may take some time depending on the number of temporary files to be deleted.
Push the "Close" button.

Push the "OK" button.
Select "View" → "Refresh" from the Toolbar, or push the "F5" button on the keyboard.
Return
Internet Explorer 8
Select "Tools" → "Internet Options..." from the Toolbar.
Push the "Delete..." button.

Select the "Temporary Internet files" check box and Push the "Delete" button.
This process may take some time depending on the number of temporary files to be deleted.
Note! The "Preserve Favorites website data" check box must be unchecked.
Push the "OK" button.

Select "V iew" → "Refresh" from the Toolbar, or push the "F5" button on the keyboard.
Return
Firefox 2 and 3
Select "Tools" → "Clear Private Data..." from the Toolbar.
Select the "Cache" check box and push the "Clear Private Data Now" button.
Select "View" → "Reload" from the Toolbar, or push "Ctrl+R" on the keyboard.
Return
Firefox 3.6
Select "Tools" → "Clear Recent History..." from the Toolbar.
Select "Everything" from the pull-down menu and the "Cache" check box. The other check boxes should be unchecked.
Push the "Clear Now" button.
Select "View" → "Reload" from the Toolbar, or push "Ctrl+R" on the keyboard.
Return
Firefox 5
Select "Tools" → "Clear Recent History..." from the Toolbar.
Select "Everything" from the pull-down menu and the "Cache" check box. The other check boxes should be unchecked.
Push the "Clear Now" button.
Reload the page by pushing the browser reload symbol.

Return
Configuration Universal IFU
A collection of typical configuration examples are presented below. By clicking the sequences indicated in the chapters below, tutorials will start.
Home Configuration Fault Performance Security Management Test Functions Log Out
Unit Housekeeping
Whenever changes to the hardware configuration is to be made, the Unit Housekeeping wizard must be run. (E.g. new Interface Units, or a plug-in unit is placed in a new slot in the IFU) .
To start the Unit Housekeeping Wizard; Click on Configuration and then Housekeeping.
Frequency setting
To enter the frequency setting page; Click on Configuration and then Link Parameters. Click the same sequence on the figure above to view the frequency setup page description.
IP setting
To enter the IP setting; Click on Management then Network and then eth0. Click the same sequence on the figure above to view the IP configuration page description.
Set up of IP radio port (DCC channel)

To enter the DCC configuration; Click on Management then Network and then DIR0@1. Click the same sequence on the figure above to view the DCC configuration page description. For
more information see Remote Management.
Backup
To enter the Backup page; Click on Configuration and then Backup. Click the same sequence on the figure above to view the Backup page description.
Password change
To enter the Password setting; Click on Security and then User Settings.
Add new user

To enter the Add New User page; Click on Security and then User Administration.
Housekeeping Wizard
Step 1 - Station Configuration
Click on the "Next" or "Previous" etc. buttons to navigate in the Housekeeping wizard tutorial.
Housekeeping Wizard
Step 2 - Antenna Configuration
Housekeeping Wizard
Step 3 - Interface Configuration
Housekeeping Wizard
Step 4 - Auxiliary Interface Configuration
Frequency Setting
1. Select Frequency plan from
the list.
2. Select Bandwidth from the list.
3. Selected branching: Select

Diplexer (ODU) or Channel
filter (Long Haul).
Selected Diplexer: If Diplexer is
selected (Selected Branching),
the Diplexer type can be
selected.
Select High or Low Diplexer
orientation. High orientation
means that the radio transmits
in the high passband and
receives in the low (The “H”
on the Diplexer label points
towards the XCVR handle).
4. Select a Tx frequency from the pull down menu. The

corresponding Rx channel will automatically be
selected. Or;
5. Click the Set button to Select an Rx frequency from the pull down menu. The
implement the new corresponding Tx channel will automatically be
settings selected.
Note! If “Manual Channel Settings” has been selected, the
Tx and Rx frequencies have to be typed in manually.
Return to Configuration main page by clicking the "Set" button.

IP Setting
1. Make sure that the "eth0" option is

selected.
(The "DIR0@1" option is used for
DCC communication setting)
2. Enter the new IP address, Subnet

Mask and Gateway, according to the
local area network plan and
configuration.
Note! The connected PC must be

within the same Subnet Mask,
otherwise the connection with the
5. Click the Set button to network element will be lost when the
implement the new "Set" button is clicked.
settings.
Return to Configuration main page by clicking the "Set" button.

DCC Setting
1. Select the "DIR0@#" option.

Where "#" determins the RIU
number.
2. Check the "Enable" box and type the

IP address in the input field.
3. By selecting "Unnumbered" the

current interface will use the lan port
ip address (eth0). This functionality
4. Click "Set" to accept the is made available for RIP, OSPF and
changes. static routing protocols.
Backup
When the "Backup" button is pushed, a backup of the configuration is stored on your Personal computer or PC server. The backup can be restored from the
"Configuration Restore" page. The backup can also be used if the GIC or the complete IFU has been replaced, or to configure multiple IFU's with identical
configuration.
Backup Step 1
The backup is initiated by

pushing the “Backup”
button.
Backup Step 2
Push the “Save” button.

Backup Step 3
Browse to a folder on the

computer/server/storage medium
and push the “Save” button.
Backup Step 4
When the “Download complete”

message appears, the
configuration is successfully
saved on the external storage
medium. Push the “Close” button.
Password Change
1. Enter the current password.
2. Enter the new password.

(See details below)
3. Confirm the new password.
4. Accept the new

password by clicking the
Set button.
Password Length: 8-32 characters (alphanumeric)
Possible characters: a-z, A-Z, 0-9, @, -, _, #, ., $ (case sensitive)

Add New User
Step 1
Click "Add user" to proceed.

Step 2
1. Type in the new "User Name",

"Password" and re-type the selected
password.
(See details below)
2. Select "Privilege"
Alternatives: Passive, Active, Master,
Admin.
(See details below)
Select "Status"
Alternatives: Permanent User,
Temporary User.
If Temporary User is selected;
Select Active perriod.
Alternatives: 1 to 100 days.
3. Accept the new

password by clicking the
save button.
User Name Length: 4-32 characters (alphanumeric)
Possible characters: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, @, -, _, #, ., $ (not case sensitive)
Password Length: 8-32 characters (alphanumeric)

Possible characters: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, @, -, _, #, ., $ (case sensitive)
Privilege;
Passive: System monitoring
Active: Communication settings and data collection
Master: All commands including software download
Admin: All commands including software download and
administration of user accounts
Feature Description Universal IFU
A wide range of configuration, tests and system monitoring can be performed by means of the Evolution Manager. The screenshots shown in this chapter and the navigation is the same
as in the Evolution Manager program, for a certain equipment configuration. The screenshots in the Evolution Manager will change dynamically with the actual equipment configuration
and may differ from this example on certain sub-menus.
Note! This is only a tutorial and no parameters can be set from this manual. The alarms and system configuration details are fictive and not related to a "live" system.
Menu Details
A brief description of the functionallity is shown when the cursor is placed over the menue items or the IFU Frame Plug-in units (including IFU Basic Frame), in the screenshot below.
Click on a menue item or IFU Plug-in unit, to get a detailed description of the specific item.
Note! The IFU Basic Frame configuration is accessed by clicking the yellow bar on the IFU lower part or the grey bar on the top.
Configuration
In the Configuration menu the system can be configured according to user preferences and license parameters.
Click on the sub-menues to explore the functionality.
For configuration of Plug-in units and ODU, click on the Radio/IFU picture on the screenshot.
Note! The Mother board is accessed by clicking the yellow bar on the IFU lower part or the grey bar on the top.
Housekeeping Wizard Step 1
The Housekeeping wizard must be run initially when the system is set up for the first time and if the hardware configuration has been changed.
Note! click the Next, Previous.. etc buttons to navigate in this tutorial.
Step 1
z Type the Station and Terminal name
z Select Subrack type. Alternatives:
Standalone (No subrack)
Positions_2 or Positions_4
z Select the number of IFU Basic
Frames.
z Select the number of antenna
directions
z Click Next
(First Direction)
Step 2, First Direction

z Type the Antenna
Direction name
z Choose the number of
Regular channels
z Select "Outdoor" (Split
mount) or "Indoor"
mounted equipment
z Select protection type
Alternatives: n+0,
Frequency Diversity or
Hot Standby.
In n+0 mode, the PDH
traffic (E1/T1) on channel
1 and 2 can be 1+1
protected.
z Click Next
(Next Direction)
Step 2, Next Direction

z Type the Antenna
Direction name
z Choose the number of
Regular channels
z Select "Outdoor" (Split
mount) or "Indoor"
mounted equipment
z Select protection type
Alternatives: n+0,
Frequency Diversity or
Hot Standby.
In n+0 mode, the PDH
traffic (E1/T1) on channel
1 and 2 can be 1+1
protected.
z Click Next
Step 3
z By "click and drag", the
XCVR icons can be re-
arranged according to actual
placement in equipment
rack.
Step 4
z Select Transmission Standard (E1 or T1)
z If STM-1/STS-3 or OC-3 interface is
selected, the DXC Unit is also selected
and placed in the required slot positions.
STM-1 interface protection is also

supported. If this feature is enabled, an
additional STM-1 interface unit is
required.
z The system will automatically detect the
current configuration, Additional Plug-In
units can be configured by clicking an
empty slot on the IFU (blue frames), and
select the required unit from the pull
down menu
z Click Next
Step 5
z The system will
automatically detect the
current configuration,
Additional AUX units can
be configured by clicking
on an emty slot on the IFU
(blue frames), and select
the required unit from the
pull down menu
z Click Finish
Element
The Element page is divided in 8 sub-pages: Terminal ID, Licenses, Time and SNTP, Web, Unconfigured Boards, Men at Work, Report Generator and
OH Channels. Click on the page tabs to explore the individual functionality.
Terminal ID
Station, Terminal and Antenna Direction names can be changed from this page.
In addition the geographical location can be indicated.
Long Haul Artical Code:
The Long Haul Article Code is factory pre-set for Long Haul equipment and is a unique code for each terminal. The code is used for reference purposes and
should not be changed.
It is however possible to change the code by pushing the "Change code" button. A dialog box will appear. Enter the new code and push the "Set" button.
Input Fields: Station Input field for Station Name
35 characters alphanumeric (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) and the Terminal Input field for Terminal Name
following special characters: @ _ - # $ . , : ; / + ( )
Direction 1- - - Input field for Antenna Direction Name
Function Button: Set Accept the changes
Check Box: Display location data When this box is checked, the Element position is displayed in equipment view
Licenses
A traffic license is required to enable traffic on the equipment for all rates, except 4QAM operation in 7, 14 and 28 MHz.
A Network Element can have several licenses installed, enabling different functions, such as transmission capacity, ethernet traffic and ethernet wayside traffic.
The License Key is a 40 character alpha numeric string.
The License can also be downloaded as a license file.
Available license types:

No licence
EVLIC-XPAND-55M 55 Mbit/s transmission capacity, per XCVR
EVLIC-XPAND-MAX 350 Mbit/s transmission capacity, per XCVR
EVLIC-XPAND-ACM Adaptive Coding and Modulation. One license per XCVR
EVLIC-XPAND-NMSENC SNMPv3 and HTTPS (encrypted network management)
EVLIC-XPAND-NSMROUTE License for Management IP Router. OSPF/RIP/Static (XPAND-IP only)
EVLIC-XPAND-QINQ License for activation of Provider VLan and Q in Q function
EVLIC-XPAND-SYNCE License for activation of Synchronous Ethernet function
EVLIC-XPAND-XPIC License for activation of XPIC function
Capacity (ETSI)
BW 7 MHz 14 MHz 28 MHz 40 MHz 56 MHz
Modulation [Mb/s] [Mb/s] [Mb/s] [Mb/s] [Mb/s]
4 QAM 10 20 35 51 (ACM only) 87 (ACM only)
16 QAM 20 40 83 114 199
32 QAM 25 51 109 146 244
64 QAM 31 60 133 179 294
128 QAM 71 160 226 334
256 QAM 182 257 350
Capacity (ANSI)
Modulation
[Mb/s] [Mb/s] [Mb/s] [Mb/s] [Mb/s]
(QAM/TCM)
4 QAM 14 26 35 48 82 (ACM only)
16 QAM 25 54 84 113 123 (ACM only)
32 QAM 32 69 109 146 185
64 QAM 40 85 134 179 226
128 QAM 50 100 160 215 272
309 (stronger coding)
256 QAM 183 245
331
Input field: License Key Type in the license key
Function Buttons: Apply Apply license key/file.

Generate Temporary Licenses By pressing this button, preliminary licenses will be available for a period of 30
days.
Browse Browse for a license file on your computer/server.
Remove License Remove selected License.
Time and SNTP
A real-time clock is used by the NE to set timestamps on alarm and security events. This clock is also used for managing the collection and calculation of performance measurements.
The system also provides SNTP functionality for syncronization of all clocks in the network. This function requires an SNTP server, either locally or on the internet (requires internet connection).
This screenshot shows the Time and SNTP page with SNTP not selected.
Function Buttons: Time Status Get Get Time Status
SNTP Configuration Set Setting SNTP parameters
Synchronize Synchronizes the NE time setting with the local computer clock
Pull down Menus: Manual Time Setting Date: yyyy-mm-dd

Time: hh:mm:ss
This screenshot shows the Time and SNTP page with SNTP selected.
Function Buttons: Time Status Get Get Time Status
SNTP Configuration Set Setting of SNTP parameters
Input Field: SNTP Server's IP-address Input the IP address to the SNTP server
Pull down Menus: Threshold-level for stratum alarm The stratum level indicates the accuracy of the SNTP server clock. Highest
accuracy is level 1.
Alternatives: 1 to 15. Default value 7.
Tip! If stratum alarm occurs frequently, the threshold-level should be set

to lower accuracy (higher number). This will not influence the equipment
performance.
Poll Interval (seconds) Determins the intervals between each clock update.
Alternatives: 64 to 131072.
WEB
Check Boxes: Local Time With this box checked, time presentation on the GUI will be local time.
Note! The Element time reference will still be GMT, but your browser will display local
time.
Global Polling System wide status poll. Enable/Disable background status polling for all web pages
containing status information. You have the opportunity to override this setting. The
overridden setting will only occur in the page where you override the settings and only
last as long as the page is active. Default : OFF
Alarm Polling System wide alarm poll setting. Will display the highest alarm severity in the system,
on the bottom of the page. Default: OFF
Housekeeping Polling System wide configuration polling. Will give notification if the system configuration has
been changed. Default: OFF
Note! Poll settings are not persistent across sessions, i.e. when the browser window is closed the poll settings will go back to their defaults.
Unconfigured Boards
A list of any unconfigured boards and units.
Men At Work
Function Button: RAISE/CLEAR Toggle "Men at Work" alarm in event log

Report Generator
The Report Generator generates an alarm and configuration data file, that can be saved on a local computer. When a fault report is sent to Ceragon, this file should
be attached as a useful fault diagnostics tool.
Note! This file is meant for diagnostics purposes at Ceragon. A special tool for generating a PDF from the fault report file, for customer view, is available on the
Evolution Manual CD. See below for details on how to use the Report Reader.
Function Buttons: Generate Report Generates a Fault and Performance report on the Network Element available for 30
minutes after it was created.
Fetch Report Stores the file on your Personal computer or PC server.
Report Reader
The Report Reader can be found on the Evolution Manual CD. By means of this program, a PDF file can be generated, based on the file generated by the Report
Generator.
1. Browse for a Report file (*.tar)

2. Browse for a Destination folder
3. Push the "Create Report" button
A PDF copy of the report is now available in the destination folder.
Note! The .pdf file is for customer use. Only the .tar file is to be sent to Ceragon in a fault situation.
OH Channels
In the Radio Frame there are two 64 kb/s channels available in the Frame Overhead (NOH).
This page gives an overview of the OH (OverHead) status.
Function Button: Apply Filter Filter list according to selections.
Clear Filter Clear filter selections.
Pull Down Menus Physical Position Physical position of the unit where the performance measurements are performed
Logical Position Localisation of the unit w.r.t traffic direction
Overhead NOH channels

Link Parameters
Note! Setting of frequency requires connection to Transceiver.
The Link Parameters page displays the settings for all transceiver units in the same antenna direction.
Link Configuration:
Enable ACM If this check box is selected, the system will enter ACM Adaptive Coding and Modulation mode. In ACM mode, the radio will select the highest possible link capacity based on received signal quality. If the signal quality is degraded
due to link fading or interference, the radio will change to a more robust modulation and link capacity is consequently reduced. When signal quality improves, the modulation is automatically increased and link capacity is restored to the original
setting. The capacity changes are hitless (no bit errors introduced). During a period of reduced capacity, the traffic is prioritized based on Ethernet QoS - and TDM priority - settings.
Note! For the equipment to operate in ACM mode, a traffic license that enables the equipment to run in max. capacity for the selected bandwidth is required in addition to the "EVLIC-XPAND-ACM license. E.g. in 28 MHz bandwidth the "EVLIC-
XPAND-220M" or "EVLIC-XPAND-MAX" licenses are required). See Licenses.
Bandwidth: Required bandwidth is selected from the combo box.
Note! ETSI configurations. For LH branching systems using Adjacent Channel Co-Polarization (ACCP) with 28 MHz channel spacing, the "27.5-30 MHz (ETSI) ACCP" option must be selected. For LH branching systems using Adjacent
Channel Co-Polarization (ACCP) with 40 MHz channel spacing, the "40 MHz (ETSI) ACCP" option must be selected.
Adjacent Channel Co-Polarization (ACCP) Adjacent Channel Alternate Polarization (ACAP)
Link capacity: Selection of Link Capacity. See matrix below (not selectable in ACM mode).
Note! Link capacity is the gross transmitted datarate over the link. Ethernet Layer 2 throughput can be found on the WAN page.
TDM capacity: The number of E1/T1 channels to be allocated.
Note! In ACM mode the TDM capacity can be individually prioritized for each ACM state.
Auto cross-connect TDM channels: By checking this check box, the E1/T1 channels are automatically cross-connected, LIU to RIU. Remote station is also be set up with the same cross connections (only applies to terminals with 1 antenna
direction).
Capacity (ETSI)
4 QAM 10 20 35 59 88
16 QAM 20 40 83 114 199
32 QAM 25 51 109 146 244
64 QAM 31 60 133 179 294
128 QAM 38 71 160 226 334
256 QAM - 89 182 257 350
Capacity (ANSI)
4 QAM 14 26 35 57 65
16 QAM 25 54 84 113 131
32 QAM 32 69 109 146 185
64 QAM 40 85 134 179 226
128 QAM 50 100 160 215 272
309 (stronger coding)
256 QAM - 118 183 245 331
XPIC
Co-channel with XPIC can be configured In multiple channel systems. The XPIC function requires one XPIC License for each channel pair (Max 4). Channels 1 - 2, 3 - 4, 5 - 6 and 7 - 8 are co-channel pairs.
Note! The IFU-ODU cables should not differ in length by more than 3 meters on the two polarizations.
Setting of XPIC:
Select Vertical or Horizontal polarization on one of the channels in the XPIC pair. The other channel will automatically have the opposite polarization.
TDM Capacity
A fixed TDM capacity can be allocated. The maximimum TDM capacity to be allocated is dependent on the configured Link Capacity. Note that the capacity available for ethernet traffic is reduced accordingly.
In ACM mode the TDM capacity can be set individually for each modulation rate, by pushing the "Advanced" button. Default the maximum possible TDM capacity for each modulation rate is configured.
To set frequencies:
1 Select a frequency plan from the combo box. "Manual Channel Setting" can also be selected as an option.
3 Selec Branchig / Diplexer type. Note! If Diplexer is selected (ODU); the Diplexer orientation must be selected. "High diplexer orientation" means that the the radio transmits in the high passband and receives in the low passband (The "H" on the
Diplexer label points towards the top (handle side) of the XCVR).
4 For each channel, select frequencies:
4.1 Select a Tx frequency from the combo box. The corresponding Rx channel will automatically be selected. Or;
4.2 Select an Rx frequency from the combo box. The corresponding Tx channel will automatically be selected.
Note! If "Manual Channel Setting" is selected in step 1, the Tx and Rx frequencies have to be typed in manually.
By checking the "Remote frequency setting" check box, the frequencies on the XCVR on the opposite side of the link, can be set to correspond to the new frequencies.
Note! Remote frequency setting can only be performed on a link with already established traffic.
5 Click the "Set" button to set the new parameters.
Function Buttons: Advanced Configuration of TDM capacity for each modulation rate
Set Accept changes
Get Get status
Start Polling Start polling status

Stop Polling Stop polling status
Pull-down menu settings Bandwidth Select the correct Bandwidth
Link capacity The link capacity can be selected
TDM capacity The number of E1/T1 channels to be allocated
Selected plan Select the correct Frequency plan
Selected Branching Select Diplexer (ODU) or Channel filter (Long Haul).
Select Diplexer If Diplexer is selected (Selected branching), the actual Diplexer can be selected.
Tx (MHz) Select Transmit frequency
Rx (MHz) Select Receive frequency
TDM Prioritizing
Function Buttons: Set Accept changes

Back Go back to Link Parameter page
Pull-down menus TDM capacity The number of E1/T1 channels to be allocated in each ACM state
Ethernet Interfaces
Configuration of the User interfaces.
Click on the different sub pages for more information.
GIC Inventory
The Inventory page shows a list of GIC Inventory including Software versions, Serial Number Article Code and Revision.
LAN Ports
There are 4 electrical (ETH1-4) and 2 optical (SFP1 and 2) Ethernet ports. The optical ethernet ports require additional SFP modules. Each port can be set individually
Function Buttons: Set Set Port configuration
Get Get Port Status
Start Polling Start Port Status Polling.
Stop Polling Stop Port Status Polling

Pull Down Menus: Speed Auto, 10/100 Half/Full Duplex, 1000 Full Duplex
Mode MAC Switching (802.D) with "Enable in-band management" not selected:
Management; Only management is possible on the port.
Traffic; Only Ethernet traffic is possible on the port.
At least one Ethernet port must be configured as Management port.
MAC Switching (802.D) with "Enable in-band management" selected:

In-band; Both management and Ethernet traffic is possible on all ports.
VLAN (802.1Q)
In-band; The port traffic is defined by the VLAN settings.
Link Loss Forwarding Options: Disable, WAN 1, WAN 2, WAN 3 or WAN 4 (The number of WANs is
dependent on the system configuration)
See description below
Check Boxes: Enable in-band Only accessable when MAC Switching (802.D) is enabled.
management
Port Enable Each LAN Port can be enabled individually.

At least one management port must be enabled
Ingress rate Max Ingress rate can be defined on each port (100 - 1000000 kbps)
Ingress Rate Resolution:

- Steps of 100 kbps from 100 kbps to 100 Mbps
- Steps of 1000 kpbs(1 Mbps) from 101 Mbps to 1000 Mbps
"Not Limited" = Ingress rate limiting is off.
Flow control Enable/Disable Flow control for the Ethernet Port.
Automatic laser shut Enable/Disable Automatic laser shutdown.

down This is a function designed for eye safety purposes. When this box is checked the laser
will shut down after a short period of time, if loss of signal from far end is detected. After
a waiting time period the laser will restart automatically.
Link Loss Alarm With this box checked, an alarm will be activated if Link Loss occurs.
Link Loss Forwarding (LLF)

Link Loss Forwarding is supported over the Radio hop for all active ports regardless of Switch configuration (MAC/VLAN, RSTP or In-band management).
z One LLF per WAN.

z One or more ETH ports can be assigned to to the same LLF WAN.
z An ETH port can only be member of one LLF WAN.
z WAN DOWN will disable Ethernet Link Signal output on all ports that are member of this LLF WAN
z Ethernet link loss Alarm on ALL Ethernet Ports that are member of the LLF WAN will generate a WAN DOWN Alarm towards the remote side.
If one of the Ethernet ports is not included in the LLF WAN, the WAN DOWN Alarm will not be raised.
z ALL local ETH ports assigned to an LLF must be down before LLF down is signalled to remote side.
z Default: LLF is disabled.
Note! Link Loss Forwarding must be enabled on both corresponding Network Elements
In the figure below, an Ethernet link loss will be detected on NE2. An LLF signal will be sent to NE1 and the Ethernet port will be shut down.
In the figure below, a loss of signal will be detected on both Network Elements and the Ethernet ports will be shut down.
The LLF function is specially useful in ring protected systems.

In the example below, a cable is broken between Router B and NE2. Link Loss failure will be detected on NE1 and transmission shut down.
The Ethernet traffic between Router A and B will be routed via NE3 and NE4.
Note! If the Ethernet ports are forced down due to signal loss (LLF enabled), application of a traffic loop on one of the NEs may result in unwanted activation of the Ethernet ports on the NE in
question as well as on the corresponding NE. If it is required that the Ethernet ports stay disabled, the ports must be manually disabled on the NEs or on the periferal equipment.
Switch
The Switch can be configured in three modes; MAC Switching VLAN and Provider VLAN.
The Switch has 6 Front ports available at the GIC front (ETH1-4, SFP1-2). Two Ethernet ports can be aggregated together to form a link aggregation group. In the screenshots below the two ports ETH3 and ETH4 form the link
aggregation group (AGG1). See the "LA" page for details.
In addition the switch has 5 internal ports; 1 Management port (MGT) and 4 WAN ports (dependent on software release, 1 to 4 WANs are configurable).
VLAN
Each Ethernet port can be set in either Access or Trunk mode (WAN ports are always Trunk and Management (MGT) is always Access).
Access ports will only accept untagged Ethernet packages (tagged packages will be discarded).
Trunk ports will only accept tagged packages (untagged packages will be discarded).
By default all ports including MGT and WAN ports are member of VLAN; VID 1.
An untagged port can only be member of one VLAN. By adding Untagged Ports to a new VLAN, the ports will be removed from VLAN ID 1.
Note! In order to allow local management/configuration access to the element (PC to IFU front connectors), we recommend that at least one Ethernet port (ETH1-4) is configured as Access port. In addition this port must
be a member of the management VLAN.
Provider VLAN
Provider Bridging (IEEE 802.1ad) is supported as an option and gives the user the possibility to run their own VLANs inside the service provider's VLANs. IEEE 802.1ad Provider Bridging is often referred to as QinQ,
In 802.1Q and 802.1ad VLANs, the customer VLAN information is carried in the packet’s Customer VLAN tag (C-TAG). In addition, in 802.1ad/QinQ VLANs, a Service VLAN tag (S-TAG) is added to the packet in front of the C-
TAG. The S-TAG is used for QoS and routing decisions in the service provider network.
With the Provider Bridging option enabled, each port can be configured for either “Provider” or “Customer” VLAN mode. The exception being that WAN ports are always in “Provider” mode and Management (MGT) ports are
always in “Customer” mode.
C-tagged frames are carried transparently through a terminal with the Provider Bridging option enabled. For customer ports, an S-TAG is added on ingress frames and stripped from egress frames.
By default, all ports including MGT and WAN ports are member of provider VLAN 1 (S-VID=1).
A customer port can only be member of one Provider VLAN. When adding a customer port to a new Provider VLAN, the port will be removed from the provider VLAN it is currently a member of.
Note! In order to allow local management/configuration access to the element (PC to IFU front connectors), we recommend that at least one Ethernet port (ETH1-4) is configured as Customer port. In addition this port must
be a member of the management VLAN.
MAC Switching
All ports are transparent for tagged and untagged frames. Switching is based on MAC-address for both user- and management- traffic.
Pull Down Menus: MAC address aging timeout Select MAC address aging timeout. Options; 5 min or Learning off.
Switch Mode MAC Switching (802.1D) All ports are transparent for tagged and
untagged frames. Switching is based on
MAC-address for both user- and
management- traffic.
VLAN (802.1Q) Each port of the Ethernet switch can be

configured for VLAN membership and the
ports can be configured as trunk-port
(accepting only tagged frames) or access-
port (tagging ingress packets and stripping
egress packets). On Access-ports VLAN-id
and VLAN-priority are configurable. Tagged
packets coming in on an Access-port will be
discarded.
Provider VLAN (802.1ad) Each port on the Ethernet switch can be

configured for provider VLAN membership.
For ports defined as Customer, an S-tag is
added on ingress frames and stripped on
egress frames
Customer VLAN (C-tagged frames) are
carried transparent through a terminal
configured with provider VLAN
EtherType/TPID (Hex) 0x88a8(S-Tag) Provider VLAN defined tags
0x9100(Proprietary)
0x9200(Proprietary)
Function Buttons: Set Set selected parameters

Add (VLAN) Add new VLAN
Edit (VLAN) Edit marked VLAN
Remove (VLAN) Remove marked VLAN
Check Box: Management VLAN By checking this box, the actual VLAN will be the Management VLAN (the MGT port will be
member of this VLAN).
Input fields: Start/End VLAN ID When Multi VLAN is selected a range of VLAN IDs can be created (with identical Port
members). Note that only Trunk ports can be members.
Access ports can be added on a single VLAN ID subsequently.
Max range: 1-4094
VLAN Name Optional

WAN
Status for the WAN ports.
SyncE
SyncE (Synchronous Ethernet). This function requires "EVLIC-XPANDIP-SYNCE" license.
The equipment supports Synchronous Ethernet and can transport a synchronous clock signal across the link. Clock source can be an Ethernet signal, an STM1 signal,
the radio signal or an E1 (TDM) signal.
Available clock sources can be added to a priority list by pressing , and removed from the list by . The first entry in the list has highest priority. The priority of a clock
source can be changed by clicking or .
Function Buttons: Add Add a TDM to the "Available clock sources" list.
Remove Remove a selected TDM from the "Available clock sources" list.
Set Set SyncE priority list settings.
Get Get Sync status
Start Polling Start polling Sync status
Stop Polling Stop polling Sync status
Pull Down Menus: TDM Select TDM interface
Port Select Port on TDM interface
Check Boxes: Enable SyncE Enable SyncE
Enable Quality label Enable Quality label mode

mode
QoS
The QoS page is used for traffic prioritizing..
Function Buttons: Set Set selected parameters
Pull Down QoS priority scheme The QoS priority scheme has 5 options: OFF, Port, VLAN, MPLS, DSCP/TOS
Menus:
OFF
All traffic has equal priority.
Port (Ethernet input ports)

Each port can be given priority 0-7 individually. Click the actual decimal value in the
screen and select required priority from pull down menu.
VLAN (802.1p user priority)

VLAN user priority is represented by 8 decimal values (0-7), which is mapped into
eight traffic queues. Click the actual decimal value in the screen and select required
priority from pull down menu.
MPLS (Traffic class priority)

MPLS is represented by 8 decimal values (0-7), which is mapped into eight traffic
queues. Click the actual decimal value in the screen and select required priority from
pull down menu.
DSCP/TOS (IPv4/IPv6)
DSCP is represented by 64 decimal values (0-63), which is mapped into eight traffic
queues. Click the actual decimal value in the screen and select required priority from
pull down menu.
QoS scheduling Options; Fair queueing, Strict queueing or Mixed queueing
mode
Fair queueing (Shaped Deficit Weighted Round Robin - SDWRR)
SDWRR is a scheduling algorithm to ensure that each queue receives its proportional
share of the available bandwidth regardless of the size of the packets serviced from
the individual queues.
In addition, to reduce jitter and latency when several queues are eligible for servicing,
they are served in round robin manner.
The queue weights for each port are set so that the queues' proportional share of the
available link bandwidth is approximately: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 12, 20, 32.
I.e. the highest priority queue receives 32 times the bandwidth of that received by the
lowest priority queue.
Strict queueing
For this scheduling algorithm, the next packet selected for transmission will always be
taken from the highest priority queue having packets enqueued.
Packets enqueued in lower priority queues will only be selected for transmission once
all higher priority queues are empty.
This ensures that high priority frames receives minimal queueing delay.
Mixed queueing
This is an algorithm that combines Fair and Strict queueing.
Each queue is assigned to one of three groups:
Strict
WRR1
WRR2
The scheduling is performed in two stages:
Stage 1. A candidate packet in the Strict priority group is selected according to the
strict queueing algorithm. Candidate packets in the WRR1 and WRR2 groups are
individually selected according to the fair queueing algorithm.
Stage 2. From the candidate packets (one from each of the groups), the packet that is
selected for transmission will be the one belonging to the highest priority queue.
Note! If one or more queues must have absolute priority, it is important that the
queue(s) have higher priority than the less important queues.
Port (Ethernet input ports)
VLAN (802.1p user priority)
MPLS (Traffic class priority)
DSCP/TOS (IPv4/IPv6)
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
RSTP is supported according to IEEE 802.1D-2004, clause 17. In addition, the system offers Rapid Link Shut-down, where a failure on the radio link layer will
immediately trigger spanning tree convergence. RSTP operates on physical topology. When VLANs are in use, some VLANs may be rendered unconnected
due to RSTP switchover.
Pull Down Menus: Bridge Priority The manageable component of the Bridge Identifier. The Element given lowest
value in the RSTP network, is Root Bridge.
Possible values: 0-61440 in steps of 4096.
Default Value: 32768.
Link Type Edge: No other bridges connect to this port

Ptp: Point to Point Link (default value)
Broadcast: Two or more bridges connect to this port
Auto: Auto detect
Priority The Manageable component of the Port Identifier. The Port with lowest value has
highest priority.
Possible values: 0-240 in steps of 16
Default value: 128
Path Cost Config Auto: Automatically calculate port path cost (default)
Manual: Manually calculate port path cost
Function Button: Use Default Use the Default values
Set Set RSTP Configuration
Reset Counter Reset "Topology Changed Times" Counter
Get RSTP Status
Start Polling Start Polling RSTP Status
Stop Polling Stop Polling RSTP Status
Input Fields: Hello Time The interval between periodic transmissions of Configuration Messages by
Designated Ports.
Range: 1-10 Seconds.
Default: 2 Seconds
Max Age The maximum age of information transmitted by the Root.

Range: 6-40 Seconds
Default: 20 Seconds
Forwarding Delay The delay used by RSTP bridges to transition Root and Designated Ports to
Forwarding.
Range: 4-30 Seconds
Default: 15 Seconds
Check Box: Enable RSTP Enable RSTP

Link Aggregation 802.1AX
Link Aggregation can be enabled for the Gigabit Interface (GIC) LAN ports. Once enabled, one Link Aggregation Group (LAG) can be set up by selecting any two of the GIC’s Ethernet LAN ports as LAG
members.
Throughput increase
By this configuration, the maximum aggregate capacity of the LAG group is the sum of the capacity of the individual ports in the group (i.e. 2x1Gbit/s).
In incoming/ingress direction (traffic flowing into LAN ports), the throughput achieved will depend on the packet header contents and the feature-set of the Link Aggregation frame distributor function,
implemented in the external switch device. In outgoing/egress direction (traffic flowing from LAN ports to external switch device), the throughput achieved will depend on the packet header contents of outgoing
packets and the feature-set of the GIC link aggregation distributor function.
The GIC link aggregation distributor function bases its mapping of frames onto individual links in the LAG on the following overhead information;
• Ethernet (MAC SA/DA)
• MPLS (Label-id)
• IP/TCP/UDP including MPLS-encapsulated IP packets (SA/DA and Port-number)
The frame distributor also supports MPLS encapsulated IP-frames with several MPLS tags. This ensures efficient distribution of frames across the two links, regardless of the layering of frame headers.
Interface protection
The use of the Ling Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) function provides fast interface protection. If one of the ports/links in the LAG fails all traffic is switched over the other link.
Note that during link failure the aggregate capacity of the LAG is limited to that of a single link (1 Gb/s).
Check Boxes: Enable Link Aggregation Must be checked to enable LACP
Member Select Ethernet ports to be member of LACP group
Pull Down Menu: LACP Mode Active: Accnowledge signals are sent to connected equipment.
Passive: No accnowledge signals are sent to connected equipment.
Input Fields: Priority The Port with lowest value has highest priority.
Possible values: 1-65535
Default value: 128
Function Buttons: Set Set LACP Configuration
Get Get LACP Status

Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)
When LLDP is enabled, the element will announce its attributes. This function can be used by the NMS system to detect the network topology.
Statistics
Statistics for octet packet counters, ingress (Rx value) and egress (Tx value) for ethernet ports.
Function Buttons: Reset Reset counter on actual port
Reset All Reset counter on all ports
Get Get ethernet status
Start Polling Start polling ethernet status
Stop Polling Stop polling ethernet status

Looping
A loop can be activated on the GIC at the Customer Interface side.
Note! When a loop is activated, the Ethernet traffic will be interrupted.
Note! Ethernet looping must not be performed without a special test instrument connected to the port.
Before activating a loop, the Time Out Value must be selected.

The loop is activated by clicking the arrow. The symbol will turn red.
Function Buttons: Get Get Loop Status
Start Polling Start Loop Status Polling
Stop Polling Stop Loop Status Polling
Pull Down Menus: Time Out Value Setting of loop Time Out values; Week, Day, Hour, Min, Sec
Radio Protection Switching
Radio Protection Switching (RPS) is used by 1+1 FD and HSB (Hot Stand-by) systems. The ODU and RIU including power supply to the system is protected.
The RPS function provides automatic protection switching based on alarms and user configurable switch criteria from the system. Manually controlled switch
operation and status reporting is also included.
Select system configuration:
1+1 Frequency Diversity systems
HSB Systems
RPS, 1+1 Frequency Diversity
1+1 FD protection switching
In a 1+1 FD (frequency diversity) system both channel Ch 1 and Ch P are transmitting and receiving. Either on different frequencies or different polarisation.
On the receive side the better signal will be chosen depending on the selected switching criteria. The switching is hitless.
Note! Ch1 RIU is placed in IFU slot4, ChP RIU is placed in IFU slot5.
Function Button: Set Setting of Switch parameters
Manual Switch Manual switch to selected channel
Auto Set to Auto switch mode
Get Get status
Pull down Menus: Switch mode Alternatives: Revertive mode

In revertive mode Ch1 is the default channel. The traffic will
always be switched back to Ch1 after a switch to ChP, when Ch1
is restored.
Non-Revertive mode
In Non-Revertive mode Ch1 and ChP are treated equally. If
switching to ChP has occured the traffic will remain on ChP even if
Ch1 is restored.
Switch Limit Alternatives: LOWRF (Low receiver output level)

EW (Early Warning)
LBER (Low Bit Error Rate)
HBER (High Bit Error Rate)
OOS (Sync Loss)
RXINPUT (Low input Level from RIU to main board)
RPS, Hot Stand-by
In a HSB system one channel, Ch 1 or Ch 2, is transmitting while both channels are receiving.
Transmitter switching:
The transmitter which is not active is muted, the switching is initiated by equipment alarms and it is not hitless as the receiver at the remote side must lock to
the signal from the other transmitter.
Receiver switching:
On the receive side the better signal will be chosen depending on the selected switching criteria. The receiver switching is hitless.
Ch1 RIU is placed in IFU slot4, Ch2 RIU is placed in IFU slot5
Bi-directional
In Bi-directional mode the Rx switch will always follow the Tx switch. Rx switching will however not force a Tx switch.
Uni-directional
In Uni-directional mode the two traffic directions are controlled individually and independent of each other.
Function Button: Set Setting of Switch parameters
Manual Switch Manual switch to selected channel
Auto Set to Auto switch mode
Get Get Status
Pull down Menus: Directionality Alternatives: Unidir, Bidir
Switch mode Alternatives: Revertive mode

In revertive mode Ch1 is the default channel and the traffic will always be switched
back to Ch1 after a switch to Ch2 when Ch1 is restored.
The Tx switch is not revertive.
Non-Revertive mode
In Non-Revertive mode Ch1 and ChP are treated equally. If switching to ChP has
occured the traffic will remain on ChP even if Ch1 is restored.
Switch Limit Alternatives: ACM States (Default criteria if ACM is used. In this mode the channel with the
highest modulation will be chosen. If the modulation level is the same
the channel with better signal quality based on BER will be
LOWRF preferred.)
EW (Low receiver input Level)
LBER (Early Warning)
HBER (Low Bit Error Rate)
OOS (High Bit Error Rate)
RXINPUT (Sync Loss)
(Low input level from RIU to main board)
PDH Cross-Connect
The IFU Basic Frame has a built-in cross connect with 4 ports. The Cross-connect allows the operator to interconnect traffic on these ports.
The connections are identified by using the background colour of the ports together with the address of the virtual container. The background colour of a virtual container identifies the source port, while the address
identifies the source address.
SNCP functionality is identified with a split cell.
When configuring the PDH cross-connection, two modes are available, cross-connection of two channels and cross-connection with SNCP (Path protection). SNCP can be activated for each individual virtual container
separately.
1. Cross-connection without SNCP: Select the source virtual container by clicking inside the square for that container. A range of virtual containers can be selected by click and drag. Push the "Connect To" button
and then select the sink virtual container by clicking inside the square for that container. Verify the correct cross-connection before pushing the "Set" button to apply the setting to the Unit. Disconnecting of a connection
is done by selecting either of the two virtual containers in a connection and push the "Disconnect" button and the Set button.
2. Cross-connection with SNCP: Select the Sink virtual container(s) for the SNCP connection. Click the "SNCP Connect" button. Select the first source virtual container by clicking inside square for that container.
Then select the second source virtual container by clicking inside the square for that container. Verify the correct SNCP cross-connection before pushing the "Set" button, to apply the setting to the Unit. Disconnecting of
a connection is done by selecting any of the three virtual containers in a connection and push the "Disconnect" button and "Set" button.
Note: SNCP must be enabled on the individual ports on the E1/T1 interfaces.
Note: The configuration is not applied to the unit until the "Set" button is pushed. Several cross-connections and SNCP connections can be configured before the "Set" button is pushed.
Function Button: Connect To Select the channels to be connected. Press this button. Then select the target channel.
SNCP Connect Select the Sink Channel(s). Press this button. Select the first SNCP channel. Then
select the second SNCP Channel.
Disconnect Select a channel which already has an established connection. Press this button to
remove the connection.
Loop Click on the channel to be looped. Press this button to activate the loop.
Disconnect Loop Click on the active loop to be disconnected. Push this button to disconnect the loop.
SET Apply the selected connections
GET Get status

Cross-Connect Status
Overview of the Cross-Connect Status.
Gray coloured virtual containers: signal ok
Yellow coloured virtual containers: Payload mismatch
Red coloured virtual containers: Alarm
Function Buttons: Get Get Cross-Connect Status
Start Polling Start polling of Cross-Connect Status
Stop Polling Stop Polling of Cross-Connect Status

SNCP Status
The SNCP status is indicated by using the background colour of the active port.
Function Buttons: Get Get SNCP Status
Start Polling Start polling of SNCP Status
Stop Polling Stop Polling of SNCP Status

Software
The Software page is divided in 2 sub-pages: Software Packages and Software Download. Click on the page tabs to explore the individual functionality.
Software Packages
When new software is downloaded to the element it will initially be set in inactive state (Active no).
Click the "Switch software" button to swap the Software Packages. The system will perform a warm start when software is swapped.
Note! If only one software package is present, only one row will be visible in the Software Packages table.
Function Buttons: Switch Software Swap between the two available software packages.
Reset Software Performs a warm reset of the NE software
Note! Bit error may occur when software packages are switched.
Note! It is recommended that you clear the file cache in your web browser after a software switch. The reason for this is to make sure that the browser
receives the correct files.
Complete state
If all the required files are present and the checksum is OK, the software package is in Complete state.
Compatible state
Each software package contains a list of hardware compatibility requirements. This consists of a list of hardware modules with an accompanying version
range. If all the detected modules in the system are found in this list, and their versions fall within the specified ranges, the software package is compatible.
Software Download
A software release generally consists of several ".tar" files. When a new software version is downloaded to the NE, it is recommended to start with the
".tar" file with the lowest number (e.g. "SW-EVOLUTION-APP-R2A0_1.tar" and then "SW-EVOLUTION-APP-R2A0_2.tar" etc). Follow the instructions on
the screen.
If there is an inactive software package on the NE already, this software package will be overwritten.
Dependent on the system configuration it is not always necessary to download all ".tar" files in the actual software release. After downloading the first
file, you will be prompted for the next file to download, if required. When all required files are downloaded, the following message will be displayed:
The software was downloaded successfully and is now in complete state.
The downloaded software is still inactive. Activation of new software is performed from the "Software Packages" page.
Function Buttons: Browse Browse your local computer for "Tar" files to download to the NE
Download Downloads the selected "Tar" file and builds software hierarchy on the NE
Backup
The Backup page is divided in 4 sub-pages: Configuration Backup, Configuration Restore, GIC Replace and Clear Configuration.
Description:
Configuration Backup Makes a backup file of the GIC configuration and stores the file on your Personal computer or PC server.
Configuration Restore Restores the GIC configuration from a backup file stored on your Personal computer or PC server.
GIC Replace This function does the same operation as "Backup". In addition a general time-limited license file is
activated. This function is used if the GIC is physically replaced. The licenses available on the replaced GIC
will be temporarily available for 90 days. Licenses for the new GIC must be ordered from Nera and installed
before the 90 days period is out. Note that all new licenses must be installed. If the GIC is reset after the
permanent licenses have been installed, the temporary licenses are lost.
Tip! It is recommended to take a backup when the system has been configured or reconfigured. This
should also be performed when a new SW version is installed.
Click on the page tabs to explore the individual functionality.
Configuration Backup
All NE configuration data will be stored in the configuration archive (TAR file), including routing, user accounts and passwords.
License information is also stored in the backup.
Function Buttons: Backup Backups the configuration from the NE to your local computer as a safety copy
Configuration Restore
Function Buttons: Browse Browse your local computer for a configuration file to download to the NE
Restore Starts the "Restore" operation
Check Box: Cold Restore With this box checked, a restore of the element will be performed as a cold restore. This is
a complete restore of the element and will interrupt the traffic.
GIC Replace
This function is used when a faulty GIC is physically replaced with a new GIC. A configuration Backup must have been performed on the the GIC to be replaced.
The configuration from the replaced GIC will be downloaded to the new GIC. In addition the licenses from the replaced GIC will be temporary enabled for a maximum period of 90 days in
addition to any existing licenses on the new GIC. These temporary licenses can be used while ordering new license keys from Ceragon.
Function Buttons: Browse Browse your local computer for a configuration file to download to the NE
Replace GIC Downloads the selected configuration file to the NE and replaces the current NE configuration file
Clear Configuration
All configuration will be deleted, including routing, user accounts and passwords. The IP address will be reset to 10.0.0.10. The username is set to admin with password
admin. Licenses will not be affected.
Note! Do not switch off the power during this operation.
Function Buttons: Clear Configuration Starts the "Clear Configuration" operation.

RIU
Set up and configuration of the Radio Interface Unit. Click on the different sub pages for more information.
If Configuration, Fault or Performance are selected from the Menu bar, with the RIU Unit highlighted, the Configuration, Fault or Performance data for the RIU Unit are
displayed.
See also RIU overview.

RIU, Inventory
List of RIU Inventory including Software versions, Serial Number Article Code and Revision.
Input Field: Log Log available for user defined text input
Function Button: Set Log Saves the text entries to the Log
RIU, BER Threshold
Setting of thresholds for Bit Error Rate alarms
Pull Down Menus: HBER Selection of High Bit Error Rate Threshold.
Alternatives: 1.0E-3, 1.0E-4, 1.0E-5, 1.0E-6 or SES (Severely Errored Seconds)
LBER Selection of Low Bit Error Rate Threshold.

Alternatives: 1.0E-6, 1.0E-7, 1.0E-8 or 1.0E-9
Early Warning (EW) Selection of Early Warning Threshold.

Alternatives: 1.0E-9, 1.0E-10, 1.0E-11, 1.0E-12 or RPS optimized
Function Buttons Set Setting of Bit Error Rate Parameters
Check Box: Insert AIS on HBER Insert AIS signal if HBER occurs
RIU, Looping
One loop can be activated on the RIU.
Note! When the loop is activated, traffic on this RIU will be interrupted.
Before activating the loop, the Time Out Value must be selected.
The loop is activated by clicking the arrow and the symbol will turn red.

RIU, Radio Reset
By pushing the Reset button,a cold reset of the XCVR/ODU is performed.
Function Button: Reset Performs a cold reset of the XCVR/ODU

FAN
Displays the Fan status.
Fan 1 is the fan nearest to the Front Panel.
Fan 1 and 2 are used for temperature control of the Plug-in Units.
Fan 3 is used for temperature control of the Motherboard.
If Configuration, Fault or Performance are selected from the Menu bar, with the Fan Unit highlighted, the Configuration, Fault or Performance data for the Fan Unit are displayed.
See also FAN overview.

Function Buttons: Get Get the current Fan status
Start Polling Starts polling the Fan status
Stop Polling Stops polling the Fan status

LIU STM-1/STS-3
Set up and configuration of the Line Interface STM-1/STS-3 Unit. Click on the different sub pages for more information.
Note! The DXC Unit is also required when using STM-1/STS-3 Unit.
If Configuration, Fault or Performance are selected from the Menu bar, with the LIU Unit highlighted, the Configuration, Fault or Performance data for the LIU Unit are displayed.
See also LIU STM1/STS3 Unit overview.

LIU, Inventory
List of LIU Inventory including Software versions, Serial Number Article Code and Revision.
LIU, Path Trace
The Path Trace functionality and the AIS (Alarm Indicator Signal) functionality are used to test that the received signal frames are the frames we want to
receive (correct routing, frequency alignment. . . . ). This is done by either inserting a fixed byte or an user defined ASCII string. The radio that receives the
signal frames must have the same Trace string defined. If there is a mismatch, an AIS can be inserted (if configured). An AIS can also be inserted if the
HBER threshold is exceeded.
Check Boxes: Enable send Enable Send Trace string
Enable receive Enable Receive Trace string
Function Buttons: Set (Send) Set Path Trace signal to send
Set (Receive) Set Path Trace signal expected to receive
Get Get Status
Start Polling Start polling Status
Stop Polling Stop polling Status
Input Fields: Send Trace string User defined ASCII string max. 15 characters
Receive Expected User defined ASCII string max. 15 characters

LIU STM-1/STS-3, AIS
The Path Trace functionality and the AIS (Alarm Indicator Signal) functionality are used to verify that the received signal frames are the frames we want to
receive (correct routing, frequency alignment. . . . ). This is done by either inserting a fixed byte or a user defined ASCII string. This is done from the path
trace sheet. The radio that receives the signal frames must have the same Trace string defined in the AIS insert sheet. If there is a mismatch, an AIS can be
inserted (if configured). An AIS can also be inserted if the HBER threshold is exceeded (configured on the RIU).
Check Boxes: Insert AIS on Trace Identifier Mismatch (TIM) When this box is checked, an Alarm Indicating Signal is
inserted when there is a mismatch between the Path Trace
string or fixed byte sent and the expected Receive signal
Remove Delay Enabled Remove AIS delay
Pull Down Menu: AIS remove delay (in sec) Setting of AIS remove dela: 0-300 seconds
Function Button: Set Set AIS parameters

LIU, DCC
Data Communication Channels can be inserted. Single or multiple bytes (D1-D3 or D4-D12) can be selected.
Check Box: Enable Enable Data Communication Channels
Pull Down Menu: Coding Select Coding. Alternatives: NRZ, NRZI
Function Button: Set Set DCC parameters

LIU, Looping
Two different loops can be activated on the LIU (Near end and Far end).
Note! When a loop is activated, traffic on this LIU will be interrupted.

The loop is activated by clicking the actual arrow and the symbol will turn red.
Only one loop can be active at the time. The active loop must be deactivated, before the other loop can be activated.
LIU, PRBS
A PRBS signal can be inserted instead of the regular traffic to test the LIU.
The LIU contains one Generator and two Checkers. Only one Checker is active at the time. When one checker is enabled, by clicking the arrow in the block diagram, the other will automatically be
disabled.
The red arrow in the diagram indicates the Generator. The green arrow is the active Checker. The black arrow is the inactive Checker.
The Generator is started by clicking the Generator arrow in the block diagram. The arrow turns red.
Note! When the Generator is activated, traffic on this LIU will be interrupted.
Activate the uppermost Checker, to test the Customer Interface side of the LIU.
Note! A loop must be activated at the Customer interface side.
Activate the rightmost Checker, to test the IFU Basic Frame interface side of the LIU.
Note! A loop must be activated at the IFU Basic Frame interface side.
Function Buttons: Generator Set Setting of Generator parameters
Checker Set Setting of Checker parameters
Single Bit Error Inserts a single error bit in the Signal Frame. This is a helpful feature to check
the system (check that the total errors are increased by one when this button is
pushed).
Checker Reset Resets the error counting on the Checker.
Get Gets Error Status
Start Polling Starts Error polling.

Stop Polling Stop Error Polling
Check Boxes Generator Inverted Inverts the Generator signal
Checker Inverted Inverts the Checker signal

Line Interface Unit (LIU) STM-1/OC-3 Optical
Set up and configuration of the LIU Optical. Click on the different sub pages for more information.
Note! The DXC Unit is also required when using STM-1/OC-3 Unit.
If Configuration, Fault or Performance are selected from the Menu bar, with the LIU Optical highlighted, the Configuration, Fault or Performance data for the LIU Optical are
displayed.
See also Line Interface Optical Unit overview.

LIU Optical, Inventory
List of LIU Optical Inventory including Software versions, Serial Number Article Code and Revision.
LIU Optical, Laser
Check Boxes: Enable Laser Enable Laser
Function Button: Apply Apply setting

LIU Optical, Path Trace
The Path Trace functionality and the AIS (Alarm Indicator Signal) functionality are used to test that the received signal frames are the frames we want to
receive (correct routing, frequency alignment. . . . ). The radio that receives the signal frames must have the same Trace string defined. If there is a mismatch,
an AIS can be inserted (if configured). An AIS can also be inserted if the HBER threshold is exceeded.
Check Boxes: Enable send Enable Send Trace string
Enable receive Enable Receive Trace string
Function Buttons: Set (Send) Set Path Trace signal to send
Set (Receive) Set Path Trace signal expected to receive
Get Get Status
Start Polling Start polling Status
Stop Polling Stop polling Status
Input Fields: Send Trace string User defined ASCII string max. 15 characters
Receive Expected User defined ASCII string max. 15 characters

LIU Optical, AIS
The Path Trace functionality and the AIS (Alarm Indicator Signal) functionality are used to verify that the received signal frames are the frames we want to receive
(correct routing, frequency alignment. . . . ). This is done by either inserting a fixed byte or a user defined ASCII string. This is done from the Path Trace sheet.
The radio that receives the signal frames must have the same Trace string defined in the AIS insert sheet. If there is a mismatch, an AIS can be inserted (if
configured). An AIS can also be inserted if the HBER threshold is exceeded (configured on the RIU).
Check Boxes: Insert AIS on Trace Identifier Mismatch (TIM) When this box is checked, an Alarm Indicating Signal is
inserted when there is a mismatch between the Path Trace
string or fixed byte sent and the expected Receive signal
Remove delay enabled Remove AIS delay
Pull Down Menu: AIS remove delay (in sec) Setting of AIS remove dela: 0-300 seconds
Function Button: Set Set AIS parameters

LIU Optical, DCC
Data Communication Channels can be inserted into the SOH. Single or multiple SOH bytes (D1-D3 or D4-D12) can be selected.
Check Box: Enable Enable Data Communication Channels
Pull Down Menu: Coding Select Coding. Alternatives: NRZ, NRZI
Function Button: Set Set DCC parameters

LIU Optical, Looping
Two different loops can be activated on the LIU (Near end and Far end).
Note! When a loop is activated, traffic on this LIU will be interrupted.

LIU Optical, PRBS
A PRBS signal can be inserted instead of the regular traffic to test the LIU.
The LIU contains one Generator and two Checkers. Only one Checker is active at the time. When one checker is enabled, by clicking the arrow in the block diagram, the other will automatically be
disabled.
The red arrow in the diagram indicates the Generator. The green arrow is the active Checker. The black arrow is the inactive Checker.
Note! When the Generator is activated, traffic on this LIU will be interrupted.
Activate the uppermost Checker, to test the Customer Interface side of the LIU.
Activate the rightmost Checker, to test the IFU Basic Frame interface side of the LIU.
pushed).
Checker Reset Resets the error counting on the Checker.


LIU 12xE1
Set up and configuration of the LIU 12xE1. Click on the different sub pages for more information.
If Configuration, Fault or Performance are selected from the Menu bar, with the LIU Unit highlighted, the Configuration, Fault or Performance data for the LIU Unit are
displayed.
See also LIU 12xE1 Unit overview.

LIU 12xE1, Inventory
List of LIU 12xE1 Inventory including Software versions, Serial Number Article Code and Revision.
LIU 12xE1, Ports
All ports can be enabled / disabled individually.
Function Buttons: Get Get Port Status
Set Set parameters for actual port
Enable All Ports Enables all ports
Disable All Ports Disables all ports

LIU 12xE1, Looping
24 loops can be activated on the LIU 12xE1 Unit, two for each E1 Port (Near end and Far end).
Note! When a loop is activated, traffic on the actual port will be interrupted.

Only one loop can be active on each port at the time. The active loop must be deactivated, before the other loop can be activated.
LIU 12xE1, PRBS
A PRBS signal can be inserted instead of the regular traffic to test the LIU 12xE1 Ports.
The LIU 12xE1 contains two PRBS Generator and two Checkers. Only one Generator and one Checker can be active at the time. When one checker is enabled, by clicking the arrow in the block
diagram, the other will automatically be disabled.
A red arrow in the diagram indicates an active Generator. A green arrow is an active Checker.
Note! When the Generator is activated, traffic on the actual port will be interrupted.
Activate the uppermost Checker, to test the Customer Interface side.

Note! A near end loop must be activated.
Activate the rightmost Checker, to test the IFU Basic Frame interface side.
Note! A far end loop must be activated.
pushed).
Checker Reset Resets the error counting on the Checker
Start Polling Starts Error polling

Pull Down Menus: Port The port where the PRBS signal is to be inserted. Alternatives: 1 to 12.
Generator Pattern Signal pattern selection
Checker Pattern Signal pattern selection

LIU 25xE1
Set up and configuration of the LIU 25xE1. Click on the different sub pages for more information.
displayed.
See also LIU 25xE1 Unit overview.

LIU 25xE1, Inventory
List of LIU 25xE1 Inventory including Software versions, Serial Number Article Code and Revision.
LIU 25xE1, Ports

LIU 25xE1, Looping
50 loops can be activated on the LIU 25xE1 Unit, two for each E1 Port (Near end and Far end).

LIU 25xE1, PRBS
A PRBS signal can be inserted instead of the regular traffic to test the LIU 25xE1 Ports.
The LIU 25xE1 contains two PRBS Generator and two Checkers. Only one Generator and one Checker can be active at the time. When one checker is enabled, by clicking the arrow in the block

pushed).

Checker Pattern Ssignal pattern selection

LIU 8xT1
Set up and configuration of the LIU 8xT1. Click on the different sub pages for more information.
displayed.
See also LIU 8xT1 Unit overview.

LIU 8xT1, Inventory
List of LIU 8xT1 Inventory including Software versions, Serial Number Article Code and Revision.
LIU 8xT1, Ports

LIU 8xT1, Looping
16 loops can be activated on the LIU 8xT1 Unit, two for each T1 Port (Near end and Far end).

LIU 8xT1, PRBS
A PRBS signal can be inserted instead of the regular traffic to test the LIU 8xT1 Ports.
The LIU 8xT1 contains two PRBS Generator and two Checkers. Only one Generator and one Checker can be active at the time. When one checker is enabled, by clicking the arrow in the block

pushed).


LIU 16xT1
Set up and configuration of the LIU 16xT1. Click on the different sub pages for more information.
displayed.
See also LIU 16xT1 Unit overview.

LIU 16xT1, Inventory
List of LIU 16xT1 Inventory including Software versions, Serial Number Article Code and Revision.
LIU 16xT1, Ports

LIU 16xT1, Looping
32 loops can be activated on the LIU 16xT1 Unit, two for each T1 Port (Near end and Far end).

LIU 16xT1, PRBS
A PRBS signal can be inserted instead of the regular traffic to test the LIU 16xT1 Ports.
The LIU 16xT1 contains two PRBS Generator and two Checkers. Only one Generator and one Checker can be active at the time. When one checker is enabled, by clicking the arrow in the block

pushed).


DXC Unit
Set up and configuration of the DXC Unit. Click on the different sub pages for more information.
Note! The DXC Unit is only available in combination with an STM-1/STS-3/OC-3 Interface Unit.
If Configuration, Fault or Performance are selected from the Menu bar, with the DXC Unit highlighted, the Configuration, Fault or Performance data for the DXC Unit are
displayed.
See also DXC Unit overview.

DXC, Inventory
List of DXC Unit Inventory including Software versions, Serial Number Article Code and Revision.
Digital Cross Connect (DXC)
The DXC page is divided in 4 sub-pages:
Frame Structure
Cross-Connect
Expected Signal Label
Received Signal
Labels
SNCP Connections
Click on the different page symbols to explore the functionality.

Frame Structure
Note! Not operator configurable.
Cross Connect
Note! The X-connections are fixed and is not operator configurable.
Expected Signal Label
Note! Not operator configurable.
Received Signal Label
SNCP
DXC, SETS Configuration
The configuration of the SETS function must be performed to assure correct synchronization in the SDH/SONET network. By default no synchronization sources are
selected, and the DXC will be using Local SETS Oscillator.
Available clock sources can be added to a priority list by pressing , and removed from the list by . The first entry in the list has highest priority. The priority of a clock
source can be changed by clicking or . Maximum three sources can be added to the list.
Function Button: Set Apply selections

DXC, SETS Status
The status page contains information about the quality of the incoming and outgoing clock signals for all available sources. Each row in the table corresponds to a clock source.
A source colored green indicates an active clock source. If the SETS function is in holdover mode the Local oscillator source for T0 will be red.
The following status information is available:

z Last changed
z Source quality/SSM (Synchronization Status Message)
0000 Quality unknown (existing sync network)
0001 Reserved
0010 G.811
0011 Reserved
0100 G.812 transit
0101 Reserved
0110 Reserved
0111 Reserved
1000 G.812 local
1001 Reserved
1010 Reserved
1011 Synchronous equipment timing source (SETS)
1100 Reserved
1101 Reserved
1110 Reserved
1111 Do not use for synchronization
z Input source validity
Function Button: Get Get synchronization status
Start Polling Start polling of synchronization status
Stop Polling Stop polling of synchronization status

Engineering Orderwire Unit (EOW)
Set up and configuration of the EOW Unit. Click on the different sub page tabs for more information.
If Configuration, Fault or Performance are selected from the Menu bar, with the EOW Unit highlighted, the Configuration, Fault or Performance data for the EOW Unit are
displayed.
See also EOW overview.

EOW, Inventory
List of EOW Inventory including Software versions, Serial Number Article Code and Revision.
EOW
Engineering Order Wire can be inserted in the NOH (Radio Overhead) channels.
The check box "Enable" must be checked for setup of EOW connections.
If the"Get Overhead" button is pushed, NOH channel 1 or 2 can be selected.
The Service Telephone connector is inserted in Port1 on the EOW Unit.
Note! For each Main traffic channel, two 64 kb/s channels can be allocated in the NOH.
Pull Down Menus: Direction Selection of EOW traffic direction.
Alternatives: Antenna Direction (The name for the Antenna Direction that was entered
under Unit Housekeeping will appear in the Pull Down Menu)
Main Traffic Channel Selection of Main Traffic Channel. Dependent on the number of Regular Channels
Function Buttons SOH / TOH Not applicable
NOH Selection of Radio Overhead Channel. Alternatives: Channel 1 or Channel 2
Get Overhead Display overhead connections for selected traffic channel.
Set Setting of EOW parameters
Check Boxes: Enable Enabling of EOW Connection
(NOH) Channel 1 Selection of EOW traffic on NOH channel 1
(NOH) Channel 2 Selection of EOW traffic on NOH channel 2
Input Field: Number Setting of Telephone number. Alternatives: 00 to 99

EOW, Analog Ports
Other Equipment 1 & 2:
These two balanced interfaces are meant for interconnection between similar equipment. A maximum of 3 Service Telephone Units can be connected this way. These interfaces are not
over-voltage protected and not galvanic isolated and are therefore not recommended for long lines or outdoor use.
- Port input level (dBm): Not adjustable. Nominal value: -6.0 dBm.
- Port output level (dBm): Not adjustable. Nominal value -6.0dBm.
4 Wire interface:
This is a balanced, galvanic isolated interface meant to interface various types of equipment. Input- and output- gain can be adjusted over a wide range.
- Port input level (dBm): Adjustable range: 4dBm to -10.0dBm.
- Port output level (dBm): Adjustable range: 4dBm to -10.0dBm.
Pull Down Menus: Remote (4 Wire) Port Adjustable range: 4dBm to -10.0dBm.
input level
Remote (4 Wire) Port Adjustable range: 4dBm to -10.0dBm.

output level
Function Button Set Setting of Analog Ports parameters
Check Boxes: Enable analog port Enabling of the analog ports. If the check box is unchecked, the analog ports are disabled.
Transit other By checking this box, the signal is through conncted between Port 2 and Port 3 on the EOW
equipment 1 to other Unit.
equipment 2
EOW, G.703 on Port 2
G.703 can be inserted in the NOH (Radio Overhead) channels.
The check box "Enable" must be checked for setup of G.703 connections. NOH channel 1 or 2 can be selected.
Pull Down Menus: Direction Selection of G.703 traffic direction.
Function Buttons SOH / TOH Not Applicable
Set Setting of G.703 parameters
Check Boxes: Enable Enabling of G.703 Connection
(NOH) Channel 1 Selection of G.703 traffic on NOH channel 1

EOW, G.703 on Port 3
Function Buttons SOH / TOH Not Applicable

EOW, Looping
Four different loops can be activated on the EOW Unit. One near end loop at each customer interface, G.703 (Port 2 and 3) and one corresponding far end loop.
Note! When a loop is activated, traffic on the EOW Port will be interrupted.

EOW, PRBS
A PRBS signal can be inserted instead of the regular traffic to test the EOW Unit.
The EOW contains two PRBS Generators and two Checkers. Only one Generator and one Checker are active at the time. When one checker is enabled, by clicking the arrow in the block
Note! When the Generator is activated, traffic on this Port will be interrupted.
Activate the uppermost Checker, to test the Customer Interface side of the EOW.
Activate the rightmost Checker, to test the IFU Basic Frame interface side of the EOW.
Function Buttons: Active Generator Set Sets parameters on the active Generator.
Active Checker Set Sets parameters on the active Checker.
pushed).
Active Checker Reset Resets the error counting on the Checker.

Pull Down Menus: Active Generator Pattern Setting of signal pattern. Available pattern: PRBS 2*23-1
Active Checker Pattern Setting of signal pattern. Available pattern: PRBS 2*23-1

4x64kb/s Unit
Set up and configuration of the 64kb/s Unit. Click on the different sub page tabs for more information.
If Configuration, Fault or Performance are selected from the Menu bar, with the 64kb/s Unit highlighted, the Configuration, Fault or Performance data for the 64kb/s Unit are
displayed.
See also 4x64kb/s Unit overview.

4x64kb/s Unit, Inventory
List of 4x64kb/s Unit Inventory including Software versions, Serial Number Article Code and Revision.
4x64kb/s Unit, Port 1 - G.703 Contra Directional

4x64kb/s Unit, Port 2 - G.703 Co-Directional

4x64kb/s Unit, Port 3 - G.703 Co-Directional

4x64kb/s Unit, Port 4 - V.11
V.11 can be inserted in the NOH (Radio Overhead) channels.
The check box "Enable" must be checked for setup of V.11 connections. NOH channel 1 or 2 can be selected.
Pull Down Menus: Direction Selection of V.11 traffic direction.
Set Setting of V.11 parameters
Check Boxes: Enable Enabling of V.11 Connection
(NOH) Channel 1 Selection of V.11 traffic on NOH channel 1
(NOH) Channel 2 Selection of V.11 traffic on NOH channel 2

4x64kb/s Unit, Looping
Eight different loops can be activated on the 4x64kb/s Unit. One near end loop for (Port 1 - 4) and one corresponding far end loop.
Note! When a loop is activated, traffic on the 64kb/s Port will be interrupted.

4x64kb/s Unit, PRBS
A PRBS signal can be inserted instead of the regular traffic to test the 4x64kb/s Unit.
The 4x64kb/s Unit contains two PRBS Generators and two Checkers. Only one Generator and one Checker are active at the time. When one checker is enabled, by clicking the arrow in the block
Note! When the Generator is activated, traffic on this Port will be interrupted.
Activate the uppermost Checker, to test the Customer Interface side of the 4x64kb/s Unit.
Activate the rightmost Checker, to test the IFU Basic Frame interface side of the 4x64kb/s Unit.
Function Buttons: Active Generator Set Sets parameters on the active generator.
Active Checker Set Sets parameters on the active checker.
pushed).
Active Checker Reset Resets the error counting on the Checker.

Pull Down Menus: Active Generator Pattern Setting of signal pattern. Available pattern: PRBS 2*23-1
Active Checker Pattern Setting of signal pattern. Available pattern: PRBS 2*23-1

Alarm & Control Unit (ACU)
Set up and configuration of the ACU Unit. Click on the different sub page tabs for more information.
The ACU enables supervisory of external equipment. The ACU unit enables access of external analogue inputs (7) and external alarm inputs (8) and generation of alarm/relay outputs (4).
The “Relay Config”, “Alarm Input”, “Alarm Output” and “Analogue Config” are ACU specific configuration menus.
The “Inventory” and “Analogue” menus display current information.
The “Relay Control” enables customer to operate relay outputs.
If Configuration, Fault or Performance are selected from the Menu bar, with the ACU Unit highlighted, the Configuration, Fault or Performance data for the ACU Unit are displayed.
See also ACU overview.

ACU, Inventory
List of ACU Inventory including Software versions, Serial Number Article Code and Revision.
ACU, Alarm Input
Configuration menu for input alarm signals.
The ACU is equipped with 8 current loop connections alarm inputs each equipped with positive- and negative- input pins. The input alarms are enrolled into the supervisory system.
The ACU detects a change of input state when the following conditions are satisfied:
Interface current loop, state on: > 3.0 mA
Interface current loop, state off: < 1.0 mA
Transient protection, amplitude: < 100 V

Transient protection, duration: < 10 ms, non-repetitive
Input Alarm State configuration: The supervisory system allows the operator to set alarm state, HIGH / LOW.
Input Alarm Name configuration: Unique names can be configured to the input alarms.
Function Button: Set Set selected parameters
Pull Down Menus: Auxiliary Alarm Input Active (1-8) Alternatives: High
Low
ACU, Relay Control
The “Relay Control” menu can operate “Latched” and “Pulsed” relay outputs.
The ACU is equipped with 4 relay outputs which can be configured to Latched-, Pulsed- or Alarm Output- mode. The Alarm Output relays are controlled by the supervisory system while the Latched- and
Pulsed- relays can be operated manually.
Latched relays: The operator can switch the output state from OPEN to CLOSED or from CLOSED to OPEN.
Pulse relays: The operator can generate a pulse of a predefined length specified in the ACU, Relay Config.
Description of parameters:
ID: Refer to physical relay (hardware)
Name: Given relay name, ref. ACU, Relay Config
Mode: Configured relay mode: Latched-, Pulsed- or Alarm Out- type
Pulse: Parameter valid only for Pulsed type relays
Status: Detected status Note! Relay status is be updated when an action is performed.
Action: Manual operation valid only for Latched- and Pulsed- type relays.
ACU, Relay Config
The ACU is equipped with 4 relay output which can be setup as Latched-, Pulsed- or Alarm Out- type relays.
Latched Mode - Configuration parameters:

Name: Changeable relay name referred to by the supervisory system.
Mode: Latched
Pulse (in 0.5s): Not Applicable
Active State: Not Applicable
Pulsed Mode - Configuration parameters:

Mode: Pulsed
Pulse (in 0.5s): Configurable pulse length selected from the range of 0.5s to 62.5s
Active State: Configurable pulse state, OPEN / CLOSED
Alarm Out Mode - Configuration parameters:

Mode: Alarm Out
Pulse (in 0.5s): Not Applicable
Active State: Configurable Alarm Out state, OPEN / CLOSED
ACU, Alarm Output
The ACU, Alarm Output menu enables the operator to select one or more available alarms and output their contribution onto the Alarm Out.
The Alarm Out state is configured in the ACU, Relay Config menu.
The left window displays a tree with all available alarms which can be selected and connected to the selected Alarm Out on the right window.
ACU, Analogue Config
The ACU, Analogue Config menu enables analogue input readings and by setting parameters in the formula, the value of the readings can be adjusted.
Auxiliary Analogue Input Equation: F(x) = A + Bx + Cx²+ De× + Eln(x)
Examples:
Ex.1: F(x) = -5.2; where A=-5.2, B=0, C=0, D=0, E=0
Ex.2: F(x) = x; where A=0, B=1, C=0, D=0, E=0
Ex.3: F(x) = x²; where A=0, B=0, C=1, D=0, E=0
Auxiliary Analogue Input - Configuration parameters:

ID: Refer to physical analogue input (hardware)
Interval: Refer to analogue input range defined by ACU (hardware)
Name: Changeable analogue input name referred to by the supervisory system.
A: Changeable function parameter, refer the equation
B: Changeable function parameter, refer the equation
C: Changeable function parameter, refer the equation
D: Changeable function parameter, refer the equation
E: Changeable function parameter, refer the equation
Input Fields: Name Each channel (1 to 7) can be named individually
A......E The measure range can be adapted to practical levels, by designating values, according to the
equation above the table.
ACU, Analogue
Analogue Config menu.
Note! If the parameters, B, C, D or E, are all set to 0, the function will be set equal to A. The function will not be influenced by the analogue value (x).
Function Buttons: Get Get Analogue Input Status
Start Polling Start Analogue Input Status Polling
Stop Polling Stop Analogue Input Status Polling

IFU Basic Frame
Set up and configuration of the IFU Basic Frame. Click on the different sub pages for more information.
If Configuration, Fault or Performance are selected from the Menu bar, with the IFU Basic Frame highlighted, the Configuration, Fault or Performance data for the
IFU Basic Frame are displayed.
IFU Basic Frame, Inventory
List of IFU Basic Frame Inventory including Software versions, Serial Number Article Code and Revision.
IFU Basic Frame, Analogues
This page gives the status of the IFU Basic Frame voltage levels.
ACM Test
Note! It is important that the function is cleared imediately after the test is performed.
Function Buttons: Set Set test parameters
Get Get Status
Clear Clear test
Pull Down Menus: Time Out Value Setting of test Time Out values; Week, Day, Hour, Min, Sec
Transceiver
Set up and configuration of the Transceiver. Click on the different sub pages for more information.
If Configuration, Fault or Performance are selected from the Menu bar, with the Transceiver highlighted, the Configuration, Fault or Performance data for the Transceiver
are displayed.
See also XCVR/ODU overview.

Transceiver, Inventory
List of Transceiver Inventory including Software versions, Serial Number Article Code and Revision.
Function Buttons: Warm Reset Performs a warm reset of the Transceiver
Set Log Saves the text entries to the Log

Transceiver, Power
The Transceiver provides a set of RF power control functions:
z RF input alarm thresholds can be set such that an alarm is raised when the input level exceeds the upper or lower limits.
z ATPC (Automatic Transmit Power Control) is a function for effectively reducing the interference probability in the network. When ATPC is enabled, the output power from the transmitter is
automatically controlled. The "ATPC" alarm is generated if ATPC stops functioning. Note that ATPC must be available on both sides of the hop in order to be used. The table
"Recommended ATPC Input Reference Level" gives the correct ATPC Input Reference Level as a function of payload, channel spacing and radio frequency.
z If ATPC is not enabled, the transmitted output level can be set (MTPC). The transmitter can also be muted.
Note! In XPIC configurations it is highly recommended that the ATPC function is enabled.
The values in the example below are typical and will vary according to the calculated values from the system propagation.
Input Field: MTPC
Output level ATPC is disabled and constant manual output level is selected.
ATPC Output level is automatically adjusted according to the specified ATPC settings.
Input reference level -The desired input level. If ATPC is enabled on the remote transmitter, the remote
transmitter will regulate its output power such that the received input level at this
receiver is equal to the reference level.
See table below for recommended Input Reference Level.
Max. output level -The Transmitters maximum output level (dBm)
Coordinated/Default output level -The Transmitters default output level (dBm). The output power to be used if
ATPC regulation loop fails (The "ATPC" alarm is raised).
Check Boxes: MTPC Manual Transmit Power Control mode

ATPC Automatic Transmit Power Control mode
Mute Output Power When checked the Output power is muted
Disable Modulation Used for test purposes
Disable Rx Squelching When checked - squelching of the Rx IFsignal is prevented, when the
received signal is below threshold.
ATPC, Enable Lower Limit for Mask Enable the ATPC Lower Limit if the output power is required to comply with
the mask defined for the equipment also when operating in ATPC mode. The
limit used is the same as the minimum available MTPC output power.
ATPC, Enable 5-min-alarm for max With this function enabled a timer is started when the output level exceeds
output the pre-set "Coordinated/Default output level". If the output level stays
above this level for 5 minutes continously, an alarm will be raised and the
output level is forced to comply with the "Coordinated/Default output level".
The alarm condition proceeds until the ATPC output level decreases to 1dB
below "Coordinated/Default output level". When this occurs the alarm is
cleared and output level above "Coordinated/Default output level" is again
allowed (for a time periode of <5min continously).
Function Button: Set Apply settings

Recommended ATPC Input Reference Level
Typical Channel Recommended ATPC "Input Reference Level"

Payload Spacing (MHz)
L6GHz U6GHz 7GHz 8GHz 10GHz 11GHz 13GHz 15GHz 18GHz 23GHz 26GHz 28GHz 32GHz 38GHz
75 x 1 27.5 - 30 (ACAP) -52 -51 -52 -52 -51 -52 -50 -50 -49 -49 -49 -48 -48 -47
75 x 1 27.5 - 30 -51 -50 -51 -51 -50 -51 -49 -49 -48 -48 -48 -47 -47 -46
75 x 1 40 -54 -54 -54 -54 -53 -54 -53 -53 -52 -52 -52 -51 -50 -50
75 x 1 50 - 56 -59 -58 -59 -59 -58 -59 -56 -56 -55 -55 -54 -53 -53 -53
40 x E1 27.5 - 30 -61 -61 -61 -61 -60 -61 -60 -60 -59 -59 -58 -57 -57 -55
50 x E1 27.5 - 30 -60 -59 -60 -60 -59 -60 -58 -58 -57 -57 -55 -54 -54 -54
20 x E1 13.75 - 15 -64 -63 -64 -64 -63 -64 -62 -62 -61 -61 -61 -60 -60 -59
Transceiver, Analogues
List of analogue levels
Function Buttons: Get Get Analogue data
Start Polling Start the polling function. The polling sequence will continu until Stop Polling is selected
Stop Polling Stops Polling sequence

Transceiver, Remote Muting
Note! When Remote Muting is activated, traffic will be interrupted.
Before activating the Remote Muting, the Time Out Value must be selected.
Check Box: Mute Remote Output Power Mutes the remote corresponding Transceiver Output
Function Buttons: Set Apply settings
Get Get Status
Start Polling Start Status Polling
Stop Polling Stop Status Polling
Transceiver, Looping
Note! When the loop is activated, traffic on this Transceiver will be interrupted.
Before activating the loop, the Time Out Value must be selected.
The loop is activated by clicking the arrow and the symbol will turn red.
Cable Monitoring
Monitoring of the IFU-XCVR/ODU cable signal quality.
Definitions:
Reed-Solomon (Forward Error
RS
Correction) code
RS Errors Number of Detected Errors
RS Corrections Number of Corrected Errors
SNR Signal to Noise Ratio

Alternatives: OK, Synch Loss, Counter
Cumulative Status
Wrap
Function Buttons: Reset RS Error counters
Get Retrieves the current Cable Quality status
Start Polling Start the polling function. The polling sequence will continue until Stop Polling is selected

Transceiver, Space Diversity
Note! This page is only visible if the XCVR is a Space Diversity XCVR.
Note! Space Diversity is only available for 155Mb/s data rate in both Metro and Xpand modes.
A Space Diversity system is using two antennas (denoted “Main” and “Space”) mounted apart and connected to one Space Diversity transceiver to achieve better performance. This requires different
wave guide lengths for the two antennas, which results in different signal propagation delays at the Main and Space receiver inputs. To compensate for this effect the transceiver can add delay in one
of the signal paths (normally in the Space path).
Optimal receiver performance requires an accurate delay compensation. The two antenna signals are combined to get a single received signal for the demodulation process. The combiner can
operate in Automatic mode (controlled by signal quality criteria derived internally in the transceiver) or in Manual mode (user selects how to combine the signals).
Check Box: Enable Space Diversity This box must be checked in order to use the Transceiver as a Space Diversity
Transceiver.
Input field: Delay Delay can be entered manually. Values between -299 to 299ns can be entered.
Function Buttons: Auto Delay Opens the Automatic Delay Calculation page
Get Retrieves the current delay settings
Set Sets the retrieved delay settings
Automatic Delay Calculation

To simplify installation of a Space Diversity system, an automatic delay calculation routine is implemented. This routine attempts to calculate the optimal delay for the given system.
Auto Delay button: Opens the Automatic Delay Calculation page.

Delay compensation can be applied to either Main or Space. Normally delay in Space path is preferred.
Delay calculations is started by pushing the Start button.
Push the Set button to accept the delay value and push the Back button to return to the Space Diversity main page.
Function Buttons: Start Starts delay calculations
Stop Stops delay calculations
Get Retrieves the current delay settings
Set Sets the calculated Delay
Back Return to the Space Diversity main page

Fault
In the Fault menu the alarm status can be monitored.
Different functions are provided for acquisition, presentation and storage of alarm data:
z Current alarm status and historical alarm information can be collected from the network element and presented in different user interfaces.
z Historical alarm data can be logged into a database system.
Alarm information can be gathered by two different methods:
z Polling: Regularly requests alarm update information from the NE.

z Get: Get the current alarm status
Colours and symbols are used to indicate the alarm severity of the network element. Each alarm severity class has a corresponding colour and symbol. Minor, Major and Critical alarms will give a
visible alarm (red LED) on the front of the faulty unit (see Maintenance/Fault Finding/Front Panel Diagnostics). For a complete alarm list see Appendices/Alarm Lists.
Note! If you from the Fault menu click one of the IFU Frame Units, the Fault status for that particular Unit is displayed.

Active
Displays a list of all active alarms.
Note! If you from the Active menu click one of the IFU Frame Units, the active alarm status for that particular Unit is displayed.
Function Buttons: Apply Filters Filter alarm list according to selections.
Clear Filters Clears the filter settings
Set Severity Accept selected severity level on selected alarms.
Block Block alarms that are checked in the list above.
Get Get Alarm Status
Start Polling Start the polling function. The polling sequence will continu until Stop Polling is selected
Print Table Send the Alarm List to your default printer.
Check Boxes: Alarm Select Select alarms to be blocked
Pull Down Menues Alarm Filter; Physical Position Select all or alarms from a specific unit
Alarm Filter; Severity Filter alarms according to severity level.
Alarm Filter; State Filter alarms according to alarm state
Severity Select severity level for selected alarms

Alarm List
Displays a list of all alarms.
Note! If you from the All menu click one of the IFU Frame Units, possible alarms for that particular Unit is displayed.
Function Buttons: Apply Filter Filter alarm list according to selections
Set Severity Accept selected severity level on selected alarms
Block Block alarms that are checked in the list above
Print Table Send the Alarm List to your default printer
Check Boxes: Alarm Select Select alarms to be blocked
Alarm Filter; Severity Filter alarms according to severity level
Severity Select severity level for selected alarms

Blocked
Shows a list of all blocked alarms.
Function Button: Apply Filters Filter alarm list according to selections.
Unblock Unblock selected alarm(s)
Print Table Prints the Blocked alarms list on a local printer
Alarm Filter; Severity Filter alarms according to severity level.
Alarm Filter; State Filter alarms according to alarm state

Event Log
The Event Log is a log that displays all events on the Network Element.
Function Button: Set Mode Accept selected Log Mode
Remove Entries Specify the number of entries to be removed from the Events Log
Purge Log Clears the Event Log table
Print Table Prints the Event Log on a local printer
> Display the next 100 events
>> Display the latest events

< Display the previous 100 events
<< Display the first 100 events
Pull Down Menu Log Mode Select Log Mode. Alternatives: Wrap when full or Halt when full. Note! If "Halt when full" is
selected, new events will not be logged when Event log is full.
Input Fields: Entries Type in the entry number to be deleted from the Events list
Performance
Different functions are provided for acquisition, presentation and storage of performance data. Cumulative measurements, Registers (15Min, Day and Month) and
Thresholds can be selected from the sub-menu.
Note! If you from the Performance menu click one of the IFU Frame units, the Performance status for that particular Unit is displayed.
Definitions
Physical Pos Physical position of the unit where the performance measurements are performed
Logical Pos Localisation of the unit w.r.t traffic direction
Source PDH PARITY

LINK ERRORS
Reg The sequence number of the performance register. Register 0 is the running measurement, register 1 is the latest
completed measurement, …, register 16 is the oldest completed measurement.
SES Severely Errored Seconds

The number of one-second periods which contain > 30% errored blocks or at least one Severely Disturbed Period
(SDP). A SDP is a period where Loss Of Signal (LOS) or Loss Of Frame (LOF) has been detected. SES is a subset
of ES.
UAS UnAvailable Seconds

The number of UnAvailable Seconds. A period of unavailable time begins at the onset of 10 consecutive SES
events. These ten seconds are considered to be a part of the unavailable time. A new period of available time
begins at the onset of ten consecutive non-SES events. These 10 seconds are considered to be part of available
time.
BBE Background Block Errors

The number of Background Block Errors. An errored block not occurring as part of an SES.
ES Errored Seconds
The number of one second periods with one or more errored blocks.
Registers
Displays periodic Measurements. Period measurements are measurements cumulated over a predefined period of time (15 minutes, 24 hours and 1month). The start times of these measurements are
also predefined:
z 15Min measurements start at h:00:00, h:15:00, h:30:00 and h:45:00, where h denotes hour.
z 24Hour measurements start at each midnight (00:00:00).
z Month measurements start at midnight at each month transition.
Note that the NE is using GMT time, such that the measurement start time is relative to GMT time and not to your PC’s local time.
For 15Min measurements the NE keeps the 16 latest periods. For 24Hour and Month measurements only the latest period is kept.
Note that the running performance measurements will be reset due to a SW restart on the corresponding board/unit. E.g. restarting a Line Interface Unit will reset all periodic measurements on that unit.
Click on the sub-pages for detailed information.

Definitions
Source PDH PARITY

LINK ERRORS

of ES.

time.

ES Errored Seconds
G.826 15 Min
G.826: ITU-T Recommendation defines standardized performance measurements.
Function Buttons: Apply Filter Filter Error list according to selections.
Clear Filters Clear filter settings

Get Get Error Status
Print Table Send the Error List to your default printer.
Pull Down Menues Filter; Physical Position Select all or errors from a specific unit
Filter; Source Filter errors according to type
Definitions
Source PDH PARITY

LINK ERRORS

of ES.

time.

ES Errored Seconds
G.826 Day

Definitions
Source PDH PARITY

LINK ERRORS

of ES.

time.

ES Errored Seconds
G.826 Month

Definitions
Source PDH PARITY

LINK ERRORS

of ES.

time.

ES Errored Seconds
EC 15 Min
Error Count. Counts errors within the designated time cycle.

Definitions
Source PDH PARITY

LINK ERRORS

of ES.

time.

ES Errored Seconds
EC Day

Definitions
Source PDH PARITY

LINK ERRORS

of ES.

time.

ES Errored Seconds
EC Month

Definitions
Source PDH PARITY

LINK ERRORS

of ES.

time.

ES Errored Seconds
Cumulative
Cumulative measurements are counting the number of errors since the last counter reset. These counters can be manually reset, and will also be reset by a SW
Restart of the corresponding board/unit.

Definitions
Source PDH PARITY

LINK ERRORS

of ES.

time.

ES Errored Seconds
G.826

Reset Resets selected Errors
Check Boxes: Error Select Select errors to be reset
Definitions
Source PDH PARITY

LINK ERRORS

of ES.

time.

ES Errored Seconds
Error Count
Counts errors comulatively.

Reset Resets selected Errors
Check Boxes: Error Select Select errors to be reset
Definitions
Source PDH PARITY

LINK ERRORS

of ES.

time.

ES Errored Seconds
Threshold
Alarms are generated when performance measurements exceed the specified limits. Note that performance measurements are evaluated continuously
through the measurement period, and an alarm is raised immediately when the threshold value is exceeded. An active performance threshold alarm is not
cleared before a measurement period has completed with a measurement value less than the corresponding threshold.
Function Buttons: Apply Filter Filter Error list according to Source selection.
Pull Down Menu Filter; Source Select source
Definitions
Source PDH PARITY

LINK ERRORS

of ES.

time.

ES Errored Seconds
Analog
Displays transceiver input and output levels. Both numerically and graphically (cumulative or as a function of time)
Function Buttons: Apply Filter Filter Error list according to Source selection.
Cumulative, Display Displays a graph showing cumulative measurements of the RF input, RF output and
Link Thermometer levels since last reset (clear).
Cumulative, Clear Resets the Cumulative measurement graph
Time Series, Display Displays a graph showing the RF input, RF output and Link Thermometer levels as a
function of time. Only the last 15 minutes are shown. A total of 2 time series can be
active simultaneously.
Pull Down Menu Physical Position Select all or readings from a specific ODU
Filter; Source Select source
Cumulative Plot, RF Input Level

Cumulative Plot, RF Output Level
Time Series Plot, RF Input Level
Time Series Plot, RF Output Level
Link Thermometer
The Link Thermometer analog data source is a correlation between Link Errors and RF Input Level.
Link Thermometer data is monitored pr. radio channel (XCVR). The sampling time is one minute for Time Series measurements and one second for Cumulative
measurements.
The following is logged:

- Minimum RF input level for main channel
- Minimum RF input level for space channel
- Link Errors
Time Series is a combined Line and Bar chart where RF Input level Main and RF Input Level Space are line plots with different colors. Link Errors are plotted as a bar
chart. The Link Thermometer Time Series Log contains data for the last 72 hours.
Note! A Link Error is an uncorrectable bit error from the radio link.
Link Thermometer Time Series zoom:

The Link Thermometer Time Series log has a three step zoom feature.
By default a chart with 1 hour resolution, containing data for the last 72 hours, is displayed. Pointing the mouse over the chart image and right-clicking once will trigger
a zoom to the next step where a new chart with 3 minutes resolution will be displayed. By zooming one step further a new chart with 1 minute resolution is displayed.
The last step is a zoom out to the default chart with 1 hour resolution.
Cumulative Plot
Time Series Plot, 1 hour resolution
Time Series Plot, 3 minute resolution
ACM Statistics
This page shows the time (in percent) that the link has operated in each modulation step, since last reset.
Function Buttons: Apply Filters Filter Physical position list according to Source selection.
Clear Filters Clear filter settings.
Reset Resets the Counters.
Print Table Send the Errors list to your default printer.
Get Get status.
Start Polling Start polling status.

Stop Polling Stop polling status.
Security
The Security Manager Module handles the user administration for the Evolution system. This module maintains the database of all the available users in the system
and provides interface for accessing the system. Based on the privilege level, each user shall be provided with the necessary access permission to interact with the
system.
Dependent on the user privileges, different sub-pages are visible (see table below the screenshot).
Visible sub-pages according to user privileges
ADMIN User Administration
User Sessions
Change Password
Security Settings
Log
PASSIVE Change Password

User Sessions
ACTIVE Change Password

User Sessions
MASTER Change Password
User Sessions
User Administration
In order to add or remove users, admin privileges are required.
A maximum of 20 users can be registered in the database.
10 users can be logged in simultaneously.
The user will be put in quarantine after 5 consecutive unsuccessful log in attempts. The quarantine will last for 60 minutes.
Function Buttons: Add User Add New User
Remove User Remove selected User
Check Boxes: User Select Select User to be removed
Add user
When "Add User" button is pushed, the following dialogue appears:
User name 4-32 characters alphanumeric (A-Z, a-z, 0-9 not case sensitive)
Password 8-32 characters alphanumeric (A-Z, a-z, 0-9 case sensitive)
Privilege
Passive: System monitoring
Active: Communication settings and data collection
Master: All commands including software download
Admin: All commands incl. software download, administration of user accounts and
License installation
Status "Permanent User", "Temporary User"
Active period (For Temporary Users) 1-100 days
Remove User
Click the Check box for the actual User and push the "Remove User" Button.
User Sessions
List of all in-logged Users
User Settings
Function Button: Inactive Time; Set Setting of Inactive time log out
Change Password; Set Saves the new password
Input Fields: Current Password Type in current password
New Password Type in new password (8-32 characters alphanumeric (A-Z, a-z, 0-9 case sensitive))
Re-type new password Re-type new password
Pull Down Menu Log me out after Alternatives: Alternatives; 15 min, 1 hour or 1 day
Security Settings
Setting of IP range. When enabled, only terminals within the IP Range will have access to the NE
Function Button: Save Saves the IP Range
Input Fields: Min. IP address Type in min. IP address
Max. IP address Type in max. IP address
Check Box: Enable IP Range When this box is checked, only IP addresses within the range can access the NE.
Log
Log of all security operations on the NE. Maximum events: 1000. Clear the list by pushing the "Purge Log" button.
Function Button: Set Mode Use selected Log mode
Purge Log Clears the Security Log
Pull Down Menu Log mode Alternatives: Wrap When Full or Halt When Full
Management
From the Management menu, the Element IP settings are admininistrated.

Network
Setting of Interface IP address.
Note! The SSL tab is only visible if the EVLIC-XPANDIP-NMSENC License is installed.
Function Buttons: Set Accept changes
Set DSCP Set selected DSCP value
Pull Down Menu: Management Traffic DSCP value for Management traffic (Default value: 48)
Menu choises eth0 Setting of IP address for Network Element
EOW0@17 Setting of IP address for HDLC channel on Engineering Orderwire AUX Unit number one in
IFU frame 1, slot 7.
S64KB0@18 Setting of IP address for HDLC channel on 4x64kb/s AUX Unit number one in IFU frame 1,
slot 8.
DIR0@1 Setting of IP address for DCC channel.

The DCC channel has a capacity of 256kb/s and is used for communication between
elements over the radio hop.
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an application layer protocol that facilitates the exchange of management information between network devices. SNMP enables network administrators to manage network
performance and find and solve network problems.
SNMP is a simple request/response protocol. The network-management system issues a request, and managed devices return responses.
Note! SNMPv3 requires EVLIC-XPANDIP-NMSENC License.
Definitions
Community Strings
Private Assigns a password for read only queries
Public Assigns a password for read/write queries
SNMP Traps
IP Address The IP address to the SNMP server
Trap Community String Either the Private or Public Community String Password
Trap Port The port number to send the SNMP trap to

Function Buttons: Set Set Community Strings
Reset Reset Community Strings
Add Add Trap
Edit Edit Trap
Remove Remove Trap

SSL
The SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) page is only visible with the EVLIC-XPANDIP-NMSENC License installed.
To use the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) function, an SSL certificate is required.
A " Ceragon Certificate" is available by default. This certificate is not issued to a specific network element. Therefore using this certificate will result in browser warnings. By
accepting an exception for this network address in the browser, this certificate can be used for secure communication with the Network Element.
SSL certificates can also be obtained from an external SSL certificate provider.
Check Boxes: Enable Enable Secure communication with the Network Element.
Note! When the SSL is enabled, the network address is changed from http://.... to
https://....
Function Button: Set Accept SSL changes
Browse Browse for an SSL certificate
Download Certificate Download an SSL certificate to the Network Element
Delete Current Certificate Delete the active SSL certificate

Routing
The Routing page is divided in 7 sub-pages: General Settings, Active Routes, Static Routes, RIP Interfaces, OSPF Interfaces, OSPF Areas and Virtual
Links.
Click on the page tabs to explore the individual functionality.
General Settings
The general settings page allows the user to control the general use of the OSPF and RIP 1 and 2 protocols for the NE. Enabling of protocols on specific
interfaces are performed in the Rip Interfaces and OSPF Interfaces property pages.
Check OSPF Protocol Enable Enable or disable the OSPF routing protocol
Boxes:
Redistribute Configuration of route redistribution from other protocols to OSPF as
AS external routes. Enabling any of these will turn the router into an
Autonomous System Border Router (ASBR)
Rip Controls redistribution of routes from RIP to OSPF.
Static Controls redistribution of static routes to OSPF
Direct Controls redistribution of direct routes to OSPF
RIP Protocol Enable Enable or disable the RIP routing protocol.
Redistribute Configuration of route redistribution from other protocols to RIP.
OSPF Controls redistribution of routes from OSPF to RIP.
Static Controls redistribution of static routes to RIP.
Direct Controls redistribution of direct routes to RIP.
Input Fields: OSPF Protocol Default Cost Setting of default cost value used for OSPF protocol.
The "Redistribute" options allow the OSPF protocol to pass the routing
information of other routing protocols.
For information to be passed between the OSPF and RIP protocols, the
current NE must have both protocols enabled.
RIP Protocol Default Metric Setting of default metric value used for RIP protocol.
The "Redistribute" options allow the RIP protocol to pass the routing
information of other routing protocols.
For information to be passed between the OSPF and RIP protocols, the
current NE must have both protocols enabled.
List: IP Configurable Interfaces List of interfaces available on the current NE for the OSPF and RIP protocols
(IP enabled interfaces)
Interfaces may be enabled for IP in the Communication Ports page for the
specific interface (e.g. NI interface on Metro).
Active Routes
This is a list of currently active routes in the routing table. These are the routes that IP forwarding is based on. Inactive routes are not shown.
Destination: The destination of the route.

Gateway: The gateway of the route.
Subnet mask: The subnet mask of the route.
Interface: The name of the interface associated with this route.
Protocol: The protocol that this route was learnt from.
Static Routes
Edit static routes regarding IP Routing using this page.
Function Button: Add Add a static route
Delete Delete selected static route
Set Apply the setting
Cancel Discard changes
Pull Down Menus: Interface Gateway interface if specified. Default “Any” interface
Metric The route metric. Possible values: 0-15
Input Fields: Destination Route destination in “x.x.x.x” notation

Note! The IP address must be valid for the given subnet mask.
Gateway Route gateway in “x.x.x.x” notation if needed. Note! Gateway must be present if interface is set
to “Any”.
Subnet mask Route subnet mask in “x.x.x.x” notation

Note! The subnet mask must be continuous.
RIP Interfaces
This configures which interfaces to run RIP on and the parameters used for each interface.
Note! In order to edit the "RIP areas" settings, the RIP protocol must be disabled in the General Settings page.
Function Button: Add Add an Interface to run RIP on
Edit Change configuration for an interface running RIP
Delete Remove RIP configuration form an interface
Pull Down Menus: Interface The name of the interface being configured. Select between the alternatives: Io#, eth#, DIR0@#
Metric The metric associated with the interface. Possible values: 0-16
RIP Version The version of RIP to run on an interface. (RIP v. 1 or RIP v. 2). Alternatives: 1, 2
Note! When running RIP v.1 on an interface, limitations in the RIP v.1 protocol will restrict which
routes may be announced through this interface
OSPF Interfaces
This configures which interfaces to run OSPF on and the parameters used for each interface.
Note! In order to edit the OSPF areas settings, the OSPF protocol must be disabled in the General Settings page.
Function Button: Add Add an Interface to run OSPF on
Edit Change configuration for an interface running OSPF
Delete Remove OSFP configuration form an interface
Pull Down Menus: Interface Id The name of the interface being configured. Select between the alternatives: Io#, eth#, DIR0@#
Area The ID of the area associated with this interface
Input Fields: Cost The associated cost of this interface.
Transmit delay The estimated transmit delay through this interface in seconds
- Default value is 1 second.
- Possible values: 1 - 65535.
Designated Router Priority Indicates the current NE’s reliability as a designated router (DR).
Higher values = higher reliability.
- 0 = cannot be DR.
- Possible values: 0 - 255.
Retransmit Interval Possible values: 1 - 65535.
Hello Interval The interval between OSPF hello packets on this interface.
Router Dead Interval The time before declaring a link down in the absence of hello packets.
OSPF Areas
This configures OSPF areas for this router.
Note! In order to edit the ‘OSPF areas’ settings, the OSPF protocol must be disabled in the General Settings page.
Function Buttons
OSPF Areas: Add Add an OSPF area
Edit Change configuration for an OSPF area
Delete Remove OSFP area configuration
Network Ranges Add Add Network
Add OSPF area Set Apply the setting

Add Networks Set Apply the setting

Input Fields: Area Id The ID of the area. Either in “x.x.x.x” notation or plain number
Check Box: Stub Area Configures this area as “stub area”

Virtual Links
This configures OSPF virtual links for this router.
Function Buttons: Add Add a OSPF virtual link
Delete Remove OSFP virtual link configuration
Pull Down Menus: Transit area The ID of the area to use as transit area for the link
Input Field: Router Id The ID of the backbone router on the other end of the link
Neighbour Detection
Displays the IP address of the Evolution Series elements detected on the various management interfaces. The element on the remote side of the link or elements in case of
multi-direction node, are shown on the DCC_RADIO interface type, while elements detected on the local Ethernet interface is shown on the ETH interface type.
Note: If the link is set up with in-band management via ethernet traffic, also the remote terminal(s) will be shown on the ETH interface type.
The "LAN neighbour announcement" check box determines if this element shall respond to neighbour detect messages received on the local LAN interface. For systems with
inband management, this check box must be checked for the element to be detected from the far end of the link.
Test Functions
On the IFU Test page, various test loops can be set to test the IFU Frame units including the Mother board.
The IFU Test picture shows an overview of all slots and the motherboard including the expansion ports.
When a test button for a plug-in unit is pressed (on the block diagram), the test page of that particular unit is retrieved in a separate window which has the same link as if it was retrieved from the tab
panel of that particular unit. The tests for that particular unit can then be configured and the window can be closed. Test status will be shown on the slots. This means that the slot must be polled for
test information.
Start with near end loop (closest to customer interface).
Functions:
z Looping on expansion ports for checking of inter-IFU communication.

z There is only one timer available . If several loops are activated simultaneously, the same timer value will be programmed on all loops.
Function Buttons: Test Starts a loop test on a Unit
Pull Down Menus: Time Out Value Setting of test Time Out values; Week, Day, Hour, Min, Sec

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The manual is divided in 5 main parts:

Installation Gives the details on how to install the equipment

Maintenance Gives details on maintenance of the equipment

Appendices A collection of frequency plans, alarm lists, technical specifications etc.

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Internet Explorer 7 (IE7)

Internet Explorer 8 (IE8)

Push the "Delete..." button.

Push the "Yes" button.

Push the "Close" button.

Push the "Delete..." button.

Push the "OK" button.

Reload the page by pushing the browser reload symbol.

Set up of IP radio port (DCC channel)

Add new user

2. Select Bandwidth from the list.

3. Selected branching: Select

4. Select a Tx frequency from the pull down menu. The

Return to Configuration main page by clicking the "Set" button.

1. Make sure that the "eth0" option is

2. Enter the new IP address, Subnet

Note! The connected PC must be

Return to Configuration main page by clicking the "Set" button.

1. Select the "DIR0@#" option.

2. Check the "Enable" box and type the

3. By selecting "Unnumbered" the

The backup is initiated by

Push the “Save” button.

Browse to a folder on the

When the “Download complete”

1. Enter the current password.

2. Enter the new password.

3. Confirm the new password.

4. Accept the new

Password Length: 8-32 characters (alphanumeric)

Possible characters: a-z, A-Z, 0-9, @, -, _, #, ., $ (case sensitive)

Click "Add user" to proceed.

1. Type in the new "User Name",

3. Accept the new

Password Length: 8-32 characters (alphanumeric)

Step 2, First Direction

Step 2, Next Direction

STM-1 interface protection is also

Input Fields: Station Input field for Station Name

Function Button: Set Accept the changes

The License can also be downloaded as a license file.

Available license types:

Function Buttons: Apply Apply license key/file.

Function Buttons: Time Status Get Get Time Status

SNTP Configuration Set Setting SNTP parameters

Pull down Menus: Manual Time Setting Date: yyyy-mm-dd

Function Buttons: Time Status Get Get Time Status

SNTP Configuration Set Setting of SNTP parameters

Tip! If stratum alarm occurs frequently, the threshold-level should be set

Function Button: RAISE/CLEAR Toggle "Men at Work" alarm in event log

Fetch Report Stores the file on your Personal computer or PC server.

1. Browse for a Report file (*.tar)

A PDF copy of the report is now available in the destination folder.

Clear Filter Clear filter selections.

Logical Position Localisation of the unit w.r.t traffic direction

Overhead NOH channels

Bandwidth: Required bandwidth is selected from the combo box.