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OperationNE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 OMN:NE-UniGATE f Operation NE-UniGATE V7 Important Notice on Product Safety Elevated voltages are inevitably present at specific points in this electrical equipment. Some of the parts may also have elevated operating temperatures. Systems with forced ventilation have rotating items. Non-observance of these conditions and the safety instructions can result in personal injury or in property damage. Mount the systems in areas with restricted access only. Only trained and qualified personnel may install, operate, and maintain the systems. The same text in German: Wichtiger Hinweis zur Produktsicherheit In elektrischen Anlagen stehen zwangsläufig bestimmte Teile der Geräte unter Spannung. Einige Teile können auch eine hohe Betriebstemperatur aufweisen. Anlagen mit Zwangsbelüftung haben drehende Teile. Eine Nichtbeachtung dieser Situation und der Warnungshinweise kann zu Körperverletzungen und Sachschäden führen. Die Anlagen dürfen nur in Betriebsstätten mit beschränktem Zutritt aufgebaut werden. Die Anlagen dürfen nur durch geschultes und qualifiziertes Personal installiert, betrieben und gewartet werden. Trademarks: All designations used in this document can be trademarks, the use of which by third parties for their own purposes could violate the rights of their owners. Copyright (C) Siemens AG 2002-2003. Issued by the Information and Communication Networks Group Hofmannstraße 51 D-81359 München Technical modifications possible. Technical specifications and features are binding only insofar as they are specifically and expressly agreed upon in a written contract. 2 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE This document consists of a total of 82 pages. All pages are issue 3. Contents 1 1.1 1.2 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.3 1.4 Notes on this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overview of the Documentation on Network Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Symbols Used in the Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Symbol for Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Symbols for Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Symbols for Menu Displays and Text Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notes on Licensed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Form for your Ideas, Proposals and Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 2 2.1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.2 2.3 2.4 Starting and Terminating NE-UniGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Short Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Differences between LCT and NCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation of the Program NE-UniGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Identifier and Password (User ID). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terminating the Session (Shutdown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 14 14 14 15 16 17 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.7.1 3.7.2 3.7.3 3.7.4 3.7.5 The Functions of NE-UniGATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 NE-UniGATE Main Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Title Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Tool Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Work Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Context-Sensitive Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Message and Network Indication Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Message Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Notifications Log Output Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 “Alarm History” Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Alarm List Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 “Connected Devices via Serial LIne” and “Connected Devices via Network” Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 3.7.6 “Offline” Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 3.8 Alarm Indication with the NCT Software Variant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 3.8.1 “Connected Devices via Network” Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 3.8.2 Alarm List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 3.8.3 Alarm History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 3.8.4 Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 3.9 Menu Bar and Menu Overview for NE-UniGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 3.10 Explanations and Notes on the NE-UniGATE Gateway Software Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 3.10.1 <File> Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 3.10.1.1 <File> <Open Configuration...> / <Save Configuration> / <Automatic Configuration Saving> / <Save Configuration as...> . . . . . . . . 34 3.10.2 <Network> Menu Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 3.10.2.1 <Network> <Connect> or <Disconnect>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 3 OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 3.10.2.2 <Network> <Refresh Connections> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 3.10.2.3 <Network> <Connect to NE...> / <Disconnect from NE...> / <Stop Reconnect Attempts>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 3.10.3 <Symbol> Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 3.10.3.1 <Symbol> <File transfer>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 3.10.3.2 <Symbol> <Link with Object> / <Unlink from Object...>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 3.10.3.3 <Symbol> <Link Properties...>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 3.10.3.4 <Symbol> <Background...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 3.10.3.5 <Symbol> <Properties...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 3.10.4 <Configuration> Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 3.10.4.1 <Configuration> <NE Addresses...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 3.10.4.2 <Configuration> <Background...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 3.10.5 <Security> Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 3.10.5.1 <Security> <NE-UniGATE User Administration...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 3.10.5.2 <Security> <Change NE-UniGATE Password...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 3.10.6 <Options> Menu Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 3.10.6.1 <Options> <General Settings...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 3.10.6.2 <Options> <Communication Settings...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 3.10.6.3 <Options> <Alarm Settings...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 3.10.7 <Help> Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 3.10.7.1 <Help> <System Information...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 3.11 Unknown Network Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 4 4 4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.3 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.4 4.3.4.1 4.3.4.2 4.3.5 4.4 Marben OSI Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Contents of the OSI Stack Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 MS-Windows NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 MS-Windows 95/98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 OSI Stack Configuration for MS-Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 ES-IS Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 IS-IS Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Transport Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Configuration of Manual Routes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Manual Routes Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Add / Edit Route Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Configuration of OSI over IP Tunnel / GRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Osiping for MS-Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.3.4 NE-Proxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Remote Login. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Control Panel Applet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 General Property Folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Limits Property Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Communication Property Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Security Property Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. . . . . . . . .5 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 5 . . . . . . . . . .4 Add User / Change Password Dialog . . . . 79 7 Index . 76 Tray Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 6 Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OMN:NE-UniGATE 6 Operation NE-UniGATE V7 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 . . . . Folder “External Notification” [NCT Only] . . . . . 28 <Symbol> <File transfer>. . . . . .. . . .8 3. . . . .17 3. . . . . . . .1 4. . . . . . . . Fig. . . . . . . . . .5 4. . . . . Fig. . . . . . . . . . . .4 4. . . . . . . . .3 3. .14 Fig. . . . . Fig. . . . . . . Fig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>. . . . .1 2. Fig. . . . . . . . .16 3. . . . . . . . . .6 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 The Program Icon for NE-UniGATE. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Confirmation Window when Disconnecting from the Network . . . . . . . .> <Serial Line> . . . . . . . . . 2. 53 <Options> <Alarm Settings. . .23 3. . . . . Fig. . 62 Manual Routes Configuration .5 3. . . . . . . . . . .. . 3. . . . .> with External Display Software . . . . .. . .. . . 45 <Options> <General Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . 50 <Options> <Alarm Settings. . . .. . 41 <Configuration> <NE Addresses. . . Fig. . . . . . . . ..15 3. . . . ... . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 70 7 . Fig. . .>. . . . . 36 <Symbol> <Link Properties. . . . . . . .> <New. . . . .. . . .> . Fig. Fig. . . 52 <Options> <Alarm Settings. .> . . . 54 <Options> <Alarm Settings. . . . . . . . . . .> <Network>. . . . .2 4. . . . . . . . .5 3. Fig. . . . Fig. . . . Fig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . Fig. . . . . 17 NCT Main Window in Offline Mode . . . . . . . . .> with TCP/IP Ports .. . . Fig. . . . . . . . . .Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE Illustrations Fig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 3. .. . . . . 38 <Configuration> <NE Addresses. . . . .> .25 Fig. . . . . . . . . . . 58 Configuration of ES-IS . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Additional Network-View Symbols . .. . . . . . . . . . . 68 Services Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 5. . . . . . . . . 49 <Options> <Communication Settings. Fig. . . Fig. Fig. .. Fig. .22 3. . .1 5.. 41 <Configuration> <NE Addresses. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .20 3. . . . . .. . . . 66 Remote Login Scenarios . . . . . . . . 37 <Symbol> <Properties. . . . . . . . 47 <Options> <Communication Settings.10 3. . . . . . . 16 “Access denied” Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 2. . . . . . . . . 19 “Offline” Window Example . . . . . . . . . . . . .>. . . . . . A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fig. . . . . . . Folder “Audible Notification” [NCT Only] . 16 NE-UniGATE’s Login Window . . . . . . . 55 Configuration of the OSI Stack for MS-Windows NT/95/98 . 21 Indications Given in the Status Bar . . . . . Fig. . . . . . Fig. . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. .13 3. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .> <Applications>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Title and Menu Bars of NE-UniGATE’s Main Window (with Tool Bar). . . . . . . 45 <Options> <Communication Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 NE-UniGATE Information Window. . .. . . . . . . .. . .11 3. . . . . .4 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 3. . . . . .> <Edit. . . . . . . Fig.21 3. .>. . . . ..9 3. . Fig. . . . .. . . . . . 42 <Security> <NE-UniGATE User Administration. 61 Transport Configuration . . . . . 39 <Configuration> <NE Addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fig. . . . . . . . . . . . . Fig. 69 Service Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..7 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 <Security> <Change NE-UniGATE Password. . .3 4. . . . . Fig. .. . . . .> . . . Fig.> <Serial Line> . . . . . . . . . . Fig. . . 42 <Configuration> <Bitmap. . .> . . . . . .. . . . . . .1 3. . . . . . . . . . . . Folder “Alarm History” [NCT Only].19 3. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. 26 Schematic View of the Network with Alarm Indication . . . . . . .24 Fig. . . . . 20 The Toolbar in NE-UniGATE’s Main Window . . .2 2. . . . . . . . .12 3. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Fig. . .. . . Folder “Colors”. . . Fig. . . . NCT Software Variant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fig. . . . . . . . . . Fig. . .. 60 Configuration of IS-IS. 64 "AD Route" Configuration . .6 4. . . . .4 3. . . . .. . . . . . . . Fig.>. . .. . . . . . Fig. .> <New. Fig. . . . . .. . . 65 Configuration of OSI-over-IP Tunnels . . .>. . . OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 Fig. Fig. Fig. Fig. Fig. Fig. 8 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 General Property Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Limits Property Folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Communication Property Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Security Property Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 User Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Tray Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE Tables Tab. Tab. Tab. Tab. Tab. Tab. Tab. Tab. Tab. Tab. Tab. Tab. Tab. Tab. Tab. Tab. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 User Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Functions of the Toolbar Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colors of the Alarm Severity Levels (Default Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overview of NE-UniGATE Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Options in the “Link Properties” Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display and Setting Options in the “Assign NE Addresses” Window. . . Entries in the “Edit NE Address” Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Options in the “Assign Map...” Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Options in the “NE-UniGATE User Administration” Window . . . Access Rights (User Classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Options in the “Applications” Folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Options for the “Network” Communication Channel . . . . . . . . . Setting Options for the “Serial Line” Communication Channel . . . . . . . Parameters for the “Alarm History” and “Alarm List” Folders. . . . . . . . . Parameters for the “Audible Notification” Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parameters for the “External Notification” Folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 22 27 29 37 40 40 43 44 44 46 48 50 53 54 55 9 OMN:NE-UniGATE 10 Operation NE-UniGATE V7 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE 1 Notes on this Manual 1.1 Overview of the Documentation on Network Elements The OMN:NE-UniGATE Operating Manual is part of the documentation for a network element. It deals with the operation of the NE-UniGATE gateway software, which is a transparent software platform for the network element’s application software (element manager). Help Besides this NE-UniGATE Operating Manual, the Online Help of the NEUniGATE application software is of high importance for the operator. complete documentation for a network element is listed in Chapter 1 of the ☞ The relevant descriptions and manuals. overview will be found in the Technical Description, TED, for the net☞ Aworkproduct element concerned. 1.2 1.2.1 ! 1.2.2 i Symbols Used in the Documentation Symbol for Warnings This symbol identifies notes which, if ignored, can result in personal injury or in permanent damage to the equipment. Symbols for Notes This symbol identifies notes providing information which extends beyond the immediate context. ⇒ Denotes a point in the text which contains specific handling instructions. reference to other chapters in this manual or cross reference to other ☞ Cross manuals. Help Note on the on-line help system of the relevant application software concerned. 1.2.3 Symbols for Menu Displays and Text Inputs Menu options from pop-up menus or inputs to be made by the user (texts, commands) are displayed consecutively in their hierarchical sequence in pointed brackets: <Menu> <Menu item> <Command text> <Parameter> etc. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 11 3 Operation NE-UniGATE V7 Notes on Licensed Software This documentation refers to software products which were taken over from other companies as licenses. The following points are of particular importance to us: • Where are we offering too much or too little detail? • Where should more explanatory graphics be used? • Where is the description difficult to understand? • How can the basic structure of the description or the manual be improved? Please forward your feedback as a letter. 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Sales (...................Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE To Sender SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT Information and Communication Networks Group ICN ON CM TS7 Hofmannstrasse 51 D-81359 Munich.............. Address: ..................) Commissioning/System startup documentation (...de ............................... ...................................) _______________________________ Page 1) My functions include (....................................siemens.) Service documentation (.. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 13 ............./Fax: E-Mail: .......... Department: Tel. ... The NCT in addition allows monitoring of all the alarms reported from each accessible network element. One NE-Proxy can serve multiple NE-UniGATE operators. read the Installation Manual supplied with the ☞ Before program files. The NCT can communicate with a maximum of 150 network elements (including alarm monitoring). The LCT can communicate with a maximum of 150 network elements.OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 2 Starting and Terminating NE-UniGATE 2. whereas a laptop may be preferred for the LCT because of easier transportation. NE-UniGATE’s menu items and dialogs allow the supported communication channels to be selected and configured. but can only start 50 element managers at a time. Organizational relationships between network elements in the network are not available for the LCT.2 i Installation of the Program NE-UniGATE In order to carry out an installation the user must have the MS-Windows NT Administrator rights. The network element to be operated is selected by a simple procedure.1. i. Installation Requirements – Installation of the Ethernet Adapter Drive (if the Ethernet interface is to be used) – Installation of the TMN-DCP OSI Stack (configuration of the NSAP address of the terminal is via the stack) 14 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 .1.1 Short Description NE-UniGATE is a transparent software platform for all Siemens ICN ON NE application software. but can only start 2 element managers at the same time. It supports network elements with QD2. QST. installing NE-UniGATE. In addition.1 Differences between LCT and NCT The same basic hardware can be used for the LCT workstation and for the NCT workstation. adapted to the requirements of the connected communication channel. NEUniGATE provides access to network elements via a network interface (Ethernet) or via a serial line interface (RS232). and Q3 telegram protocols. 2. 2.e. NE-UniGATE enables addresses to be assigned to the network elements. NE-UniGATE (NCT only) contains an NE-Proxy service that allows accessing OSI networks via the internet. The program icons for these applications are used to present the assigned network elements in the network view for the “network” communication channel. The LCT is used for local or remote control and supervision of network elements. There are two NE-UniGATE software variants: for a Local Craft Terminal LCT and for a Network Craft Terminal NCT. A double-click on such an icon starts the assigned device application and thus permits the network element to be operated. A desktop PC is recommended for the NCT because of its better graphic display. even from the operator’s home. exe” can be used to set up the “NE-UniGATE” program icon on the PC’s desktop.0 with service pack 4 or higher or Windows 2000 i The above CPU and RAM specifications are only minimal configurations.1). 50 open applications). The program group “Siemens NE-UniGATE” is automatically inserted as a program NE-UniGATE in the PC’s “Start” menu. (laptop) / 500 MByte min. 2. It is strongly recommended to increase the PC performance. when approaching the full NE-UniGATE functionality (150 NEs. Fig. plus 50 MByte for SW download of the network element software – Operating system: Microsoft Windows NT 4.2). 2. – RAM: 128 MByte min.exe”. (desktop) – Hard disk drive for installation: 5 MByte.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE Requirements for the Craft Terminal LCT (Laptop) or NCT (Desktop PC) – CPU: 500 MHz min. – Hard disk drive: 200 MByte min. 2. The installation of NE-UniGATE is carried out using the file “setup. NCT Software Variant The main window (“Siemens NE-UniGATE [NCT]” or Siemens NE-UniGATE [LCT]”) appears – inactive in the background – immediately after startup and. briefly.2 Program Startup ⇒ • • The NE-UniGATE program is started from the PC’s desktop from the Start menu using the “NE-UniGATE” program icon (see Fig. A link to the file “Unigate.1 The Program Icon for NE-UniGATE. 2. the NE-UniGATE information window with an indication of the NCT or LCT software variant and with further program details (Fig. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 15 . 3 The information window can also be opened after NE-UniGATE has completed its startup by means of the menu item <Help> <About. and can be closed again using “Return”.3 appears within the main window. <Version> Fig. 2.OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 <software version> <date> <product number> <copyright> Fig. 3. 2..2 NE-UniGATE Information Window The information window disappears of its own accord after a certain time has elapsed.> (see Tab. a login window like that shown in Fig.. ⇒ 2. 2. Identifier and Password (User ID) As part of the startup of the NE-UniGATE gateway software.4).3 NE-UniGATE’s Login Window The default user ID is: • User name: ADMIN • Password: siemens-00 16 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 . Switch off the operating terminal. can be found in Chapter 3.2. the window shown in Fig. Now. details about access rights for the individual authorization levels.5 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 Confirmation Window when Disconnecting from the Network 17 . 2. This is documented by a progress bar. Fig. Exit MS-Windows. and ☞ Further about setting up additional user IDs.4 “Access denied” Window After the login. Exit NE-UniGATE.10. Details on how to change a password can be found in Chapter 3. the existing passwords remain valid − including the ADMIN default password. The main window will show the notification log output area and windows or icons for “Offline” or “Connected devices via Network” or “Connected Devices via Serial Line” as applicable.5.4 will appear.1. you can remove the connecting cables between the operating terminal and the network element if necessary. which are all determined by the settings retained from the last session. If an invalid user ID is entered.10. and “Alarm History”. NE-UniGATE reads all its configuration and mapping files. 2. dismiss the safety question.5.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE ⇒ i When entering the user ID details please distinguish between upper and lower case letters! The default user ID corresponds to authorization level ADMINISTRATOR (the highest authorization level) which has all access and configuration rights! If a previously existing NE-UniGATE version (from Version 3 onwards) has been upgraded by installing a new version. Fig. 2. 2. such as “siemens-99”.4 Terminating the Session (Shutdown) Taking the operating terminal out of service: ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Disconnect from the network. the procedure described in the Maintenance Manual. MMN. for the network element concerned should be strictly followed! A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 .OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 Disconnecting the Supply Voltage ! 18 When taking a network element out of service (switching off the power supply). 7 Status bar.4 “Alarm History” icon. for a selection to be made (Fig. 3.5 Fig. 3.1 NE-UniGATE Main Window As an example.9 Tool bar.4 “Offline” icon.1 NCT Main Window in Offline Mode The open “Offline” window shows icons representing all the operating applications which are loaded and are executable for the network elements. 3. Title bar. 3. 3.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE 3 The Functions of NE-UniGATE 3.4 Notifications log output area. 3. Fig. 3. These relate to the connection and network access by the operating terminal to the network elements. 3.1 shows the main window of the NE-UniGATE NCT software variant. with the “Alarm History” and “Offline” windows reduced to icons.3 Work area. 3. 3.2 Menu bar. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 19 .2). 3. OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 Fig.as a part of the “Connected devices via serial line” window. The windows can also be displayed as icons.2 “Offline” Window Example NE-UniGATE uses the Notifications log output area to display messages and notes relating to the connection setup and network access by the operating terminal to the network elements (see Fig. LCT Serial LIne (online) • “Connected Devices via Serial Line” window with the connected NE. Two of these can be open simultaneously. 3. • “Alarm History” window (NCT only). • Notifications log output area. 3. various message and network view windows are available (see Tab. • “Alarm History” window.1 20 Contents of main window User Interfaces A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 . NCT Serial LIne (online) • “Connected Devices via Serial Line” window with the connected NE. 3.1). depending on the operating mode (online/offline) and the software variant (LCT/NCT) used on the operating terminal. • Notifications log output area. • “Alarm List” . LCT Network (online) • “Connected Devices via Network” window with the icons for the network elements which are set active.1). • Notifications log output area. • Notifications log output area.7. Tab. 3. In addition. For more detailed information on these windows see Chapter 3. This is of particular importance with the NCT software variant. NE-UniGATE software variant Communication interface LCT or NCT None (offline) • “Offline” window with icons for the available network element applications. 3. 3.) In online mode. menu items in the icon menu can also be accessed via the <Symbol> menu ☞ The (see Tab. with additional details about the network element concerned.3 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 The Toolbar in NE-UniGATE’s Main Window 21 . 3.7 shows an example title bar. In case of a “Serial line” connection a “Connected Devices via Serial Line” window appears. Fifty of these can be open simultaneously. • Notifications log output area. 3. when a “network” connection is established. The “Connected Devices via Serial Line” window displays an icon for the network element connected to the serial line. the user can call up an icon menu. instead of the “Offline” icon a window “Connected Devices via Network” containing the “Alarm List” appears together with the “Alarm History” window or icon.4).2 Title Bar The title bar of the main window displays the program name including the LCT or NCT designation.as a part of the “Connected devices via network” window. 3. • “Alarm List” . 3. Fig.1 User Interfaces (Cont. • “Alarm History” window. The “Connected Devices via Network” window displays the icons for elements which have already been set active by the LCT/NCT. Tab. by using the right-hand mouse button to click on the corresponding icon.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE NE-UniGATE software variant Communication interface Contents of main window NCT Network (online) • “Connected Devices via Network” window with the icons for the network elements which are set active. ⇒ For each NE icon in the “Connected Devices via Network” or “Connected Devices via Serial Line” window.3 Tool Bar 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 NCT 8 9 11 LCT Fig. > “Find NE by identifier”  4 Activate.> “Background” 3..10.10. ⇒ When you move the cursor over any tool bar button.3 10 1) Enable/disable audible alarm notification.OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 The tool bar (Fig. <Configuration> <Background.. change. Button No. add. <Fault> Alarm List <Alarm List (Filter All)> Ctrl+L 7 1) Corresponding menu item Opens window See Chapter Ctrl+Q  8 Log in / log out as an NE application us. <Logon.1 2 Update network connections and LCT/NCT screen display.10. 3.10.10.. copy and delete NE addresses.5). <View> <Find NE.3) is located in the upper part of the main window (see Fig. <Configuration> <NE Addresses.2.3. <Network> <Connect> or <Disconnect> “Connected Devices via Network” or “Connected Devices via Serial Line” or “Offline” 3.. 22 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 . <Fault> <Alarm request>   Display the alarm list..> “Assign NE addresses” 3.1).1 5 1) Assign a background bitmap. <Help> <On Window> With help text concerning the active window  1) Only with NCT Tab.. deactivate.4.3 11 Context-sensitive NE-UniGATE Help..2 Functions of the Toolbar Buttons ☞ Details about selected menu items are given in Chapter 3.> “Alarm Settings” 3.6. 3. By clicking on its buttons with the left-hand mouse button you can access some frequently used functions easily and quickly.6. Function 1 Set up or disconnect a network connection..<Security> er. <Options> <Alarm Settings.> / <Logoff> “NE-UniGATE Login” /  2.2 3 Search for a network element within “Connected Devices via Network” window.10.2.. <Options> <Repetitive Audible Alarm Notification>  3. an additional explanation is shown in the left-hand section of the status bar (see Chapter 3. <Network> <Refresh Connections>  3.3 9 Modify alarm settings. 3.4 6 1) Request fresh alarm details and alarm suppressions for all the reachable network elements..10. opens a context-sensitive menu. The information it offers includes the operating state and the parameter settings for NE-UniGATE. general information about current actions. Information about a currently selected menu item.7.6 Indications Given in the Status Bar Context-Sensitive Menus ⇒ A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 A single click on the icon for a network element within the current network view window. In addition.4 3. 3. Blue frame = unacknowledged. “Connected Devices via Serial Line”. 3. using the right-hand mouse button.5 Status Bar The status bar is located on the bottom edge of the main window (see Fig. 3. Alarm States: One LED symbol for every alarm severity.4 Work Area The work area of the main window (see Fig. Selected communication channel (Serial Line. the work area contains the windows for the menu-specific processing routines such as those listed in Tab.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE 3. “Alarm History” with all the installed operating applications. Connection state of the operating terminal to the network or network element: Offline / disconnected Online / connected Fig.1) contains icons such as “Connected Devices via Network”. “Offline”. The menu items included depend on the selected icon. Network).10. 3.1). Green = no alarm.4 and described in Chapter 3. 23 . ⇒ A double-click on these icons opens the corresponding information or processing window. such as the “Offline” window with all the installed operating applications (see Fig. etc.2). ☞ More details about the message windows are given in Chapter 3. 3. 3. or if they can no longer be called up due to a loss of communication. All the entries.6) is available only with the NCT software variant. an unacknowledged alarm state is indicated by a blue frame around the LED symbol.3). To display the alarms for the whole network: <Fault> <Alarm List (Filter All)>.7. ⇒ To display the alarms for a selected network element: <Symbol> <Fault> <Alarm List (Filter NE)>. This window reports alarm messages in chronological order. The alarm list comprises all selected network elements.1).>.. are retained.>. instead of a series of individual message windows opening one after another.. including those for alarms which have been cleared. LED symbols to the left indicate the alarm severity by the corresponding alarm colors (see Tab..2 Notifications Log Output Area Particularly during the boot phase of the NCT software variant numerous messages may occur.4 Alarm List Window The alarm list window (see Fig.>. For this reason.. 3. ⇒ ⇒ The log size and the columns displayed can be changed via the menu item <Options> <Alarm Settings.7.3 “Alarm History” Window The “Alarm History” window is available only with the NCT software variant.OMN:NE-UniGATE 3.3). these messages are entered into the notifications log output area (for an example.. LED symbols to the left indicate the alarm severity by the corresponding alarm colors (see Tab.7. i. 24 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 . see Fig.7. alarms are withdrawn when they have been cleared. 3. 3. 3. In addition. ⇒ Filtering according to various criteria is possible by clicking anywhere in the “Alarm List” window using the right-hand mouse button and selecting <Set Filter. 3.1 Operation NE-UniGATE V7 Message and Network Indication Windows Message Windows The various message windows of NE-UniGATE are almost entirely self-explanatory.e.. This area displays messages relating to the setup of connections to network elements and the login to the operating terminal. The display shows the current alarm state.7 3. ⇒ The log size and the columns displayed can be changed via the menu item <Options> <Alarm Settings. 3. and if a network connection is established. 3. In the “Connected Devices via Network” window.0 and will not be displayed. Next to any NE icon in the network view. b) An alarm (requested by NE-UniGATE) arrives at 12:37:44.3. some small additional symbols may be displayed (see Fig.9 and will not be displayed..5).10. the filter needs to be altered accordingly.”. even if it is 1 millisecond (see above). A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 25 .”. a displayed time like 12:37:45 may be internally 12:37:44. c) An alarm (requested by NE-UniGATE) arrives at 12:37:45. The following cases could occur. if the filter is set to 12:37:45 as an example: a) An alarm (raised by an event) at 12:37:45 has the internal time stamp 12:37:45.3.7. which is before 12:37:45 and therefore filtered out..0 (or before) will not be displayed. Therefore.. Since the filter sorting is always “later than . ☞ The line properties configuration is described in Chapter 3. 3. an alarm (requested by NE-UniGATE) that arrived at 12:37:45.. ☞ The background map configuration is described in Chapter 3. all network elements which are active in the network are either displayed as a collection of different NE icons or in a schematic network view with the various connecting lines.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE Alarm Filtering Behavior NE-UniGATE handles the time stamps for requested alarms (indicated by “<“) internally in milliseconds.3. An event has always a time stamp in seconds with 0 milliseconds.9. The filter sorting is always “later than . In this case.1 and will be displayed. or as a geographical layout on a map of the country. 3.10.4.5 “Connected Devices via Serial LIne” and “Connected Devices via Network” Windows The “Connected Devices via Serial Line” window displays the connected NE. even if it is 1 millisecond. Indicates that a user ID (name/password) is requested by the NE. May appear for a short time. 3.2). Indicates that NE-UniGATE is waiting for response from that NE.8 Alarm Indication with the NCT Software Variant The NCT software variant of NE-UniGATE allows alarm management over the entire network. Most of these applications can be started in the offline mode. With the LCT software variant alarm management is not provided. too. but NE-UniGATE periodically tries to reach it. 3. Although there are NE icons in the “Connected Devices via Network” or “Connected Devices via Serial Line” window. Indicates that the NE is currently not connected. 3.6 “Offline” Window The “Offline” window shows all installed operating applications (for an example see Fig. customer documentation for the network element concerned explains the ☞ The NE specific alarms.8. Fig. 26 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 .7.5 Additional Network-View Symbols ☞ The alarm indicating features in the network view are described in Chapter 3.OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 Indicates that this NE is not connected. 3. Indicates applications already started at the NE. Indicates that there is at least one unacknowledged alarm with that NE. indicating a current disconnecting process initiated by the user. they do not indicate any alarms. 3 using the menu item <Options> <Alarm Settings. if configured: either a single sound whenever an alarm arises or a continuously repeated sound as long as at least one alarm is not yet acknowledged. which previously had been flashing.6.> <Colors> (see 3.6 Schematic View of the Network with Alarm Indication The identifier (name of the network element) appears in gray lettering for unreachable network elements. a bell symbol (Fig. If several alarms have occurred. 3. 3. Color of the icon outline white Corresponding alarm severity indeterminate ● red critical ● orange major ● yellow minor ● blue warning ● green no alarm Tab. and the outline of the icon flashes.3 shows the default color settings for each alarm severity. If a fault occurs. an audible alarm (a bell sound by default) can be generated. the icon’s outline. In addition. 3. the highest alarm state is indicated.8. for example yellow/green with a “minor” severity alarm.10.. 3.6) is displayed in addition to the icon for the faulty NE.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 3. 27 ..3). Tab.3 ⇒ A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 Colors of the Alarm Severity Levels (Default Settings) You can change the icon outline colors specified in Tab.1 OMN:NE-UniGATE “Connected Devices via Network” Window Fig. After an alarm has been acknowledged. continues to show the color for any continuing fault state. 3. For a few frequently used menu items there are also shortcuts. Help Special notes on the most important menu items can be found in the Online Help under the <Help> menu (see Tab.4 gives a summary of the menus and menu items in NE-UniGATE.4).3. 3. 3.6. as shown in Fig. In the pulldown menus of the user interface. An LED symbol to the left of each alarm entry indicates the corresponding alarm severity. Menu Bar and Menu Overview for NE-UniGATE The menu bar is situated directly beneath the title bar.9 You can display the associated severity of any of these LED symbols − even without an alarm − by simply moving the cursor over it. active Menu items are displayed in black lettering on a gray background.OMN:NE-UniGATE 3. 3. inactive menu items (e. Clicking on any of these menus opens the menu-specific pulldown menu. 3. 3.8.7 28 Title and Menu Bars of NE-UniGATE’s Main Window (with Tool Bar) A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 . Fig. the regarding LED symbol is green. If no alarm of this severity has occurred. 3. using the same color scheme as listed in Tab.8. e.3 Alarm History The alarm history entries are supplemented by LED symbols using the same colors as listed in Tab.10 – insofar as this is necessary for operating the system. when NE-UniGATE is run in offline mode) by gray letters on a gray background.4 Status Bar The status bar contains five LED symbols.3 − except for green. It contains all the menus for the main window in NE-UniGATE (see Fig.g.3. each indicating the alarm summary of one certain alarm severity using the color listed in Tab.g. because a cleared alarm is immediately deleted from the alarm list. 3. 3. “Ctrl + L” to display the “Alarm List”.7). 3.8. More complete Explanations and Notes on the NE-UniGATE Gateway Software Menus can be found in Chapter 3. 3. A blue frame around the LED symbol indicates that the concerned alarm has not yet been acknowledged.2 Operation NE-UniGATE V7 Alarm List The alarm list is part of the “Connected Devices via Network” or “Connected Devices via Serial Line” window. ⇒ 3. Tab. .4 Overview of NE-UniGATE Menus A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 29 . If disabled: The user must save the configuration changes manually using the “Save Configuration” or “Save Configuration As.... Save the current configuration in a disk file with an alternative format (for use of older NE-UniGATE or TMNS-C software versions to import it). View Setup for the user interface...” menu items. 5) Grayed out (inactive) for unknown network elements (see 3... as a “Screen dump” in the form of a bitmap file.. Notifications.. Open Configuration. 3.. Export Configuration. Use the standard dialog in MS-Windows NT to print files. Successive positioning of the icons is possible.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE File File Operations.1) 2) 3) Display smaller NE icons. (see 3. Print Setup. 3.1) Save the current configuration settings in a disk file. to prevent unintentional change. The icon for the network element concerned can then be displayed by selecting its name. Notifications. Lock Symbols 2) Small Symbols Find Fix the position of the NE icons. Save Configuration As. Save the current contents of all columns in the notifications log output area.. Use the standard dialog in MS-Windows NT to set the printing options..2)..1) Load configuration settings from a disk file..2) Print the current contents of all columns in the “Alarm List”.1. (see 3. Print the current contents of all columns in the notifications log output area. Exit Terminate the NE-UniGATE program.. Screen Dump. Menu items which only apply in the NCT software variant are listed here on a gray background. Arrange Symbols 2) Rearrange the network element icons in the “Connected Devices via Network” window... Alt+F3 Search for a network element which matches a search criterion entered by the user (identifier). and reproduced when next opened. Save the current contents of all columns in the “Alarm List”. 2) Alarm List.2)3) Print the current contents of all columns in the “Alarm History“.. 1) Can also be opened using the corresponding tool bar button (see Tab. return to the MS-Windows NT desktop.. 2) NE.. 2)3) Alarm History.. Ctrl+P Print the active window with its visible contents. especially for a large network view. Automatic Configuration Saving If enabled: Configuration changes are saved promptly as an automatic function.. Screen Dump. Positions are saved on closing. Ctrl+S Print Save the active window with its visible contents.1.10. Save Configuration Save the current configuration settings in a disk file. line by line. Save Save files using MS-Windows NT’s standard dialog.. 2) Grayed out (inactive) in offline mode.. Alarm History. Tab..11) and for QD2 network elements which have no alarm information assigned to them.. with entering the file name. 4) Only when the “network” interface is being used.. in accordance with the standard “Save as. Alarm List. Save the current contents of all columns in the “Alarm History“..10.” dialog in MS-Windows NT. 3) Grayed out (inactive) with LCT software variant.. e. 3) Grayed out (inactive) with LCT software variant. Filtering the “Alarm List” for the network element selected. in order of severity. (see 3..10.2) 3) 4) Disconnect selected network elements from the operating terminal. Disconnect from NE2) 3) 4) (see 3. and for user class < 2 (grayed with Qst and Q3 network elements).OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 Network Management of the connections/error messages to the operating terminal for all the accessible network elements. when UniGATE is not connected to the NE. Start Application File Transfer. (see 3.3) Symbol Administration of the connections and error messages for a selected network element (contextsensitive). but periodically tries to establish a connection. Fault Indicate the actual alarms..2.10..3.. Disconnect 1) 2) 3) (see 3.4 30 Overview of NE-UniGATE Menus (Cont.g. Alarm Request2) 4) Update all the alarm details and alarm suppressions for the selected network element..11) and for QD2 network elements which have no alarm information assigned to them.2).. 3.1) Connect the selected communication channel between the operating terminal and the network elements. Alarm Reset2) 4) Reset (delete) the information for all the alarms which have occurred (including alarm suppressions and summary alarms) for the selected network element. NE-UniGATE stops these reconnection attempts. so that it is then possible to list only the alarms arising after a particular point in time. Connect to NE. Acknowledge alarms. 2) 3) 5) Transfer files between the operating terminal and the network element’s File Transfer Area..3) Connect selected network elements with the operating terminal.2.2.10. Alarm Information2) 4) Alarm List (Filter NE) 2) 4) Display (list) the alarms which have occurred for the selected network element.” item. grayed out (inactive) if the application software (application) is missing or has not been assigned.2.2) 4) Acknowledge the alarm messages for the network element concerned.2.10. 5) Grayed out (inactive) for unknown network elements (see 3.2. Stop Reconnect Attempts This item is displayed instead of the above “Disconnect from NE.2) Update the connections (displays) between the operating terminal and the network elements. If this item is enabled.10.10. Refresh Connections 1) 2) 3) Ctrl+R (see 3.1) Disconnect the selected communication channel between the operating terminal and the network elements.) A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 ..3) Setup connection to the selected network element. 1) Can also be opened using the corresponding tool bar button (see Tab.10.. 2) Grayed out (inactive) in offline mode.. Connect to NE 2) 3) 4) (see 3.2) 3) 4) (see 3. 4) Only when the “network” interface is being used.2. Tab. 3.3) Clear connection to the selected network element. Connect 1) (see 3.1) Start the application program. Menu items which only apply in the NCT software variant are listed here on a gray background. Disconnect from NE.10. 3) Grayed out (inactive) with LCT software variant. subsequently select <Network> <Connect> (see 3.4) Assign a prepared bitmap file (*. close down all connections. Menu items which only apply in the NCT software variant are listed here on a gray background. If network elements are moved..4 Overview of NE-UniGATE Menus (Cont.g.g.10.3) Set appearance of the graphical connecting lines (number of parallel lines. Configure the operating terminal. clear the filters of the alarm list.10.3. 1) Assign a prepared bitmap file (*.3. using the “NE-UniGATE Login” window shown in Fig..3.2). style. 1) Login by a user to NE-UniGATE after program startup or an earlier <Logoff>. Update all alarms of all connected NEs. gray out almost all menu items... Unlink from object. 3. close all windows. Use Network Interface Prepare an online connection via the “network” interface. Acknowledge all unacknowledged alarms.4. indicate the operating terminal’s home address.2) (see 3.10.10.10. Background 2) (see 3.10. Properties. insert a graphical connecting line between the selected NE icon and another NE icon. a map of the country).5) Fault Handle alarms.. Use Serial Line Interface Prepare an online connection via the “serial line” interface. press “Esc” on the keyboard. subsequently select <Network> <Connect> (see 3. Link Properties. Tab..2) Remove a graphical connecting line from the selected network element to another network element. Alarm List (Filter All) Ctrl+L 1) 2) Alarm Request Ctrl+Q 2) Alarm Reset Ctrl+E Acknowledge All 2) 2) Configuration Display the current alarm list. 2) Grayed out (inactive) in offline mode. their connecting lines will also move with them.1) Assign NE addresses (QD2 and QST NEs ). Clear all current alarms. color) and set an alarm filter for the graphical display. 2) (see 3.10. Security Administration of access rights..10. To establish the connection..) A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 31 . 4) Only when the “network” interface is being used.bmp) to be used as the standard graphical background for the network display window (e. map of the country).2. Show some read-only device data of the selected network element. which can be selected.1).3. 3.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE Link with object 2) (see 3. Logon 1) Can also be opened using the corresponding tool bar button (see Tab. To establish the connection.3. 5) Grayed out (inactive) for unknown network elements (see 3. To terminate the drawing process at any time.3. logging on and off..1).2) In the “Connected Devices via Network” window.11) and for QD2 network elements which have no alarm information assigned to them. Background.1) (see 3.. NE-Addresses.2. 2. (see 3. Logoff 1) Logoff by a user from NE-UniGATE.bmp) to be used as the standard graphical background for the network display window (e. ) Options Make optional settings. Communication Settings..4 32 Overview of NE-UniGATE Menus (Cont. 2) Change the password of any user in particular . 2) Add authorization data in particular .. 5) Grayed out (inactive) for unknown network elements (see 3.5. add and delete authorization data for users of the operating terminal (only for the ADMINISTRATOR user class). Cascaded Overlapping display of all the windows currently open.) A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 .5. <Security> Define whether any password must contain at least one special character or not. which is generated after a new alarm raised.3) A straightforward way to enable/disable the single alarm sound.3) Configure particular features of the LCT/NCT alarm display..2) Change the user’s password (min. if no tool installed. Tiled Display of all the windows currently open alongside each other.6.3) An straightforward way to enable/disable the repetitive alarm sound.10. Tools (Grayed out.activated NEs. (see 3.10.. 2) Change NE Password.or all . max. 3. 2) Grayed out (inactive) in offline mode.or all .) External Alarm Notification Configure a hardware switch for external alarm indication (additional hardware required).activated NEs. rearrange the icons which have been produced as a result of minimizing subwindows (“Alarm Log” etc. (The same function can be triggered via <Options> <Alarm Settings> <Audible Alarm Notification> “Audible Notification” “activated”.6.2) Configure the most important parameters for the “network” and “serial line” interfaces... Change NE-UniGATE Password (see 3. General Settings. (see 3.10.. Window Select method of display for the open windows. Alarm Settings.10. Notifications Widen the Notifications log output area.2).. 3.activated NEs. Delete NE User.. (The same function can be triggered via <Options> <Alarm Settings> <Audible Alarm Notification> “Repetitive Audible Notification” “activated”. Arrange Minimized Within the main window..) Repetitive Audible Alarm Notification 1) (see 3.. 8.1) Change.or all . 1) Can also be opened using the corresponding tool bar button (see Tab. Add NE User.6. Tab. 4) Only when the “network” interface is being used.OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 NE-UniGATE User Administration.10. Menu items which only apply in the NCT software variant are listed here on a gray background. distinguish between upper and lower case)... 16 characters. which is generated continuously after a new alarm raised. (see 3..11) and for QD2 network elements which have no alarm information assigned to them.10.). Delete authorization data in particular . 3) Grayed out (inactive) with LCT software variant.6. Audible Alarm Notification (see 3. Windows which have been reduced to icons can be opened by clicking on the corresponding menu item (as in MS-Windows NT) 2 Alarm History Help Online Help 1) Contents Contents of NE-UniGATE’s Online Help. 3.10 Explanations and Notes on the NE-UniGATE Gateway Software Menus This chapter contains a more detailed description of important menu items shown in Tab.4 – insofar as this is required in order to be able to operate the NE-UniGATE gateway software.. System Information. or as Help topics for the current window under <Help> <On Window>. 3. 3. The NE-UniGATE <Help> menu has basically the same structure as the standard <Help> menu in MS-Windows NT (see Tab. (see 3. in the form of consecutively numbered menu items. This can also be obtained by pressing the F1 key. <Help> etc.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE 1 Offline List of all the windows/icons which are currently open.) 3. <Cancel>. such as <OK>.1) List important system components.4 Overview of NE-UniGATE Menus (Cont. 2) Grayed out (inactive) in offline mode. 3. Tab.. There is no description of self-explanatory display windows and buttons which are a normal part of the standard Microsoft dialog.10. 4) Only when the “network” interface is being used. Menu items which only apply in the NCT software variant are listed here on a gray background.4). Help Special notes on the menus and menu items can be found in the online Help under <Help> <Contents>. 3) Grayed out (inactive) with LCT software variant. “Siemens NE-UniGATE” information window with some program information.11) and for QD2 network elements which have no alarm information assigned to them.7. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 33 . the selected window or icon (in the foreground) being indicated by a small checkmark. 5) Grayed out (inactive) for unknown network elements (see 3. Except where otherwise noted. all NE-UniGATE components and all installed applications with their version numbers. On Window Help headings relating to the current window. How to Use Help Instructions on how to use NE-UniGATE’s online Help. 1) Can also be opened using the corresponding tool bar button (see Tab.. <Default>.. About.2). these descriptions apply equally to the LCT and NCT software variants. including the LCT or NCT software variant. 1.2. If the <Automatic Configuration Saving> item is enabled.> These menu items allow you to create. all the network elements which have been selected to be active (see 3. – Background settings for the network view.> commands.10. Automatic Reconnects There are two kinds of automatic reconnects: – After a short loss of connection. any configuration changes are saved promptly.... the current network configuration can be saved manually using the <Save Configuration> or <Save Configuration as.. When the “network” communication channel is active (preselected via <Configuration> <Use Network Interface>). multiple network configuration files and to switch between them. With accessible network elements which are connected via the network element. 34 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 .> <Network> “Connections/Enable Initial Connect”.. – Symbol positions and symbol size for the network view. NE-UniGATE tries to reestablish the connection three times − if this feature is enabled via <Options> <Communication settings.10. are currently saved into one single file: the currently active network configuration file.1 3. 3. If this item is disabled.10. NE-UniGATE periodically tries to establish the connection − typically every 5 Minutes.10..1) are displayed in the network view window.10. – If <Options> <Communication settings. All network configuration changes concerning – NE addresses. When the “serial line” communication channel is active (preselected via <Configuration> <Use Serial Line Interface>). among other things. communication is set up to one accessible network element.> <Network> “Reconnect attempts/Enable Promptly Reconnect” is enabled. – Symbol subtitles / descriptions from the <Symbol> <Properties> window.1 <Network> Menu Items <Network> <Connect> or <Disconnect> After a successful connection setup with the network – including the requesting of all the alarm information and the alarm suppressions specific to functional units – the menu item <Network> <Connect> changes to <Network> <Disconnect>.. so that it becomes possible to break off the connection to the network.2 3..> / <Save Configuration> / <Automatic Configuration Saving> / <Save Configuration as. – Link properties for the network view.OMN:NE-UniGATE 3. Executing this action switches into the offline mode. communication is set up to the network elements connected via ethernet as well as to the network elements accessible via these network elements. in which the menu item changes back to <Network> <Connect> again.4..1 Operation NE-UniGATE V7 <File> Menu Items <File> <Open Configuration.. If it is not possible to establish a connection using <Connect to NE. and thus are also retained in the network representation window. The FTP application software used to transmit files between the operating terminal and the selected QD2 network element is started by <Symbol> <File Transfer.> / <Disconnect from NE.. the menu item <Network> <Refresh connections> is grayed out (inactive). Using these.3 <Network> <Connect to NE. However. i Some application software has a built-in download feature.1 <Symbol> Menu Items <Symbol> <File transfer> In offline mode..> or <Disconnect from NE.10. When this is done.. it is possible to select individual network elements by name from a list of those which are set active. it periodically tries to establish a connection − if this feature is enabled as per Chapter 3. the FTP application software can be used for software download.. This automatic reconnection function can be stopped by enabling the <Stop Reconnect Attempts> item which is displayed instead of <Disconnect from NE.. the menu items <Connect to NE. In offline mode. some does not.> (software download).> / </Disconnect from NE. The names (identifiers) of such network elements are then shown in gray.2... the disconnected elements remain in the active address list. but are not operable from the LCT/NCT.2. When UniGATE is not connected to the NE.. 3.> is grayed out (inactive). starting the FTP application software is unnecessary for the normal operation of many network elements... A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 35 ..2. Information about this will be found in the customer documentation for the network element concerned. A connection setup/disconnection can also be achieved by using <Symbol> <Connect to NE...1 (second item in the Automatic Reconnects section).> in this case. Network elements which are inaccessible are indicated by gray identifier text beneath their program icons.>.10. or to reconnect them to it. – the user must have authorization level 2.10. a corresponding message will appear in the notifications log output area.10.. procedures to be followed for a file transfer and a software download are ☞ The described in the Maintenance Manual MMN for the NEs concerned..3. The prerequisites for starting the FTP application software are: – a connection from the operating terminal to the QD2 network element via the “network” interface. the menu item <Symbol> <File Transfer.> / <Stop Reconnect Attempts> When the “network” interface is used.. In the latter case. and to disconnect them from the communication.. the menu item <Network> <Refresh connections> initiates a new connection setup to those network elements which could not be reached at the time of the last connection setup..10.3 3.> are offered.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE 3. 3 or ADMINISTRATOR. 3.>.2 <Network> <Refresh Connections> In the case of an active “Network” communication channel.. 36 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 . The menu <Unlink from Object> allows you to delete a line between the currently selected NE and another NE.>. The link to be removed can be selected from a popup window.8). 3.2 <Symbol> <File transfer> <Symbol> <Link with Object> / <Unlink from Object.. This procedure can be terminated at any time by pressing “Esc” on the keyboard.. After the user clicks on the menu item <File Transfer.2) and then selecting the menu item <Symbol> <File Transfer. see Chapter 2.10. Fig.> The menu item <Link with Object> allows you to draw a line between the currently selected NE and another NE..8 3.OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 ⇒ i The FTP application software can be started by clicking on the network element symbol in the main window of the NE-UniGATE gateway software (NCT or LCT.exe” results in an error message and termination of the software.. the “File Transfer” dialog window opens (see Fig.>.3... 3. Attempting to start the FTP software from outside NE-UniGATE by “FTP32. 5 3.3.4 Explanation Setting Options in the “Link Properties” Window <Symbol> <Background. Line 1/2/3/4 Style of the link between two NEs: none. If an active alarm containing this string in its location field is found. normal line. bold line. the link line is partially shown red. Selection of the link line color using a standard window.3 OMN:NE-UniGATE <Symbol> <Link Properties. the link line is partially shown green.> The window “Link Properties” allows you to define the appearance of the lines between the NE icons and to define an alarm filter string. broken line..Operation NE-UniGATE V7 3. Set Color.10..9 <Symbol> <Link Properties. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 37 . 3..4.9 Link to NE: Selection of an NE..> Name in Fig. Alarm Location Filter Definition of an alarm filter string to be searched for in the location field of active alarms.10.. 3.2. Fig. If not... 3. Tab..3.> ☞ See Chapter 3.10. 10 38 <Symbol> <Properties. ☞ Changing other NE properties is described in Chapter 3.4.5 Operation NE-UniGATE V7 <Symbol> <Properties... Most of the fields are read-only.. 3.3.10..> This window displays some important properties of the network element selected in the window “Offline” or “Connected Devices via Network” or “Connected Devices via Serial Line”. Fig.OMN:NE-UniGATE 3.> A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 .1.10. ⇒ You can only insert free text in the “Icon Subtitle” and “Description” fields. 1 <Configuration> Menu Items <Configuration> <NE Addresses. QD2 or QST are allowed with the authorization level 1.12. “Operation”. the alarm information and suppressions are also interrogated.> A file QB3.10. In the NCT software variant. are summarized and explained in Tab. 3. a connection is established to the network element thus activated and it is displayed in the network view window. ⇒ After the activation of an NE address by transferring it to the “Active” list box with the “Connected devices via Network” window open. which are used for editing a new address or changing a selected one and for defining the operating terminal’s home address.4 3.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE 3. change. using the “Not active” list box. copy.e. 3. and confirmation of the dialog by <OK>. Fig.6). 150 network elements can be monitored − provided that the PC has adequate performance.adr gives examples for all network elements.7..> The authorization “ADMINISTRATOR” allows the user to add. 3.11 and Tab. 3. 3. Only control entries for selecting the telegram protocol Q3.4.11 i <Configuration> <NE Addresses... Connections are closed down in a similar way.. i.10. The address attributes of the dialog windows shown in Fig. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 39 . It is possible to activate a maximum of 150 network addresses. edit and delete NE addresses in the dialog window “Assign NE addresses” (see Fig. Opens a sub-window for copying a selected. this data may be changed manually as desired. max.12) Copy. used to identify the network element addressed Text. 3. inactive NE address (see Fig...12) Edit. 3. S-Sel. NSAP NSAP address (Network Service Access Point) Hexadecimal address. 3.11 Active: Explanation List box containing the network elements which are displayed in the network representation window “Connected Devices via Network”. Template A data collection for different NEs.7 40 Entries in the “Edit NE Address” Windows A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 . P-Selector: 4 characters. P-Sel (Q3 only) Entering the selector T-Selector: max..6 Note: Instead of clicking on one of these buttons. and are disregarded in the network view. Not active: List box containing the network elements which are currently inactive. < > Buttons for activating and deactivating individual network elements << >> Buttons for activating and deactivating all network elements New. 3.12) Delete Deletes the currently selected. Opens a sub-window for defining a new NE address (see Fig.. it is possible to double-click on the name of the network element in the list box. 3. Opens a sub-window for changing a selected. 32 characters S-Selector: max. 16 characters. max. 16 characters. Correspondingly. inactive NE address from the address file Tab. However.. and which appears beneath the network element icon in the network view window and also in the list boxes and in the title bar of the open network element application.OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 Field / button in Fig. 20 characters. Tab. 20 two-character hexadecimal values (max.. the maximum number of NE addresses which can be specified as “Active” is also 150. Display and Setting Options in the “Assign NE Addresses” Window Field in Fig. 3. With the NCT software variant. and for which a connection setup is started when the communication channel is opened. via the NE address. 3. Note: A maximum of 150 network elements can be monitored via the “network” interface. inactive or active NE address (see Fig. T-Sel + NSAP max. which is entered automatically into the “Add NE address” window’s fields.12 Explanation Permissible entry Identifier Identifier text. the network elements which are specified as “Active” are also selected for alarm surveillance. 40 characters) T-Sel. other elements can also be displayed in the network view. or QST protocol is selected (see Tab. 3. 3. You can use any suitable software for this purpose.. you can enter IP addresses and TCP/IP ports. Fig. 3.13 <Configuration> <NE Addresses..12 <Configuration> <NE Addresses. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 41 . Fig..Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE Note: The data fields differ depending on whether the QD2..> with TCP/IP Ports In addition to the QD2.7)... provided that the NE can be accessed via these ports (see Fig. and Q3 network elements. Q3. Simply enter its path in the NE-UniGATE configuration window within the same dialog..> <Edit.> To support the gateway NE.. QST.> <New.13). 3. 10.. There is no basic difference between the “Network” and “Serial Line” folders. which can be displayed as a background to the schematic view of the network as shown in Fig.... you can define the minimum size of the area.> This window allows a directory path to be saved for a bitmap representation.4.6..14 3. where NE icons can be placed.15 42 <Configuration> <Bitmap.2 <Configuration> <NE Addresses.> <New.... 3.> A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 . 3.OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 Fig. Fig. In addition. 3.> with External Display Software <Configuration> <Background. This menu item is only available in conjunction with the ADMINISTRATOR authorization level (see Tab. Browse.10.. Automatic If this function is activated. 3. preferably a topographical map). Button for opening the “Search bitmap” window. including its path. 3. The permissible entries can be found in Tab.9.bmp..5.10). which can be used to search through all directories for suitable bitmap files. Setting Options in the “Assign Map..Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE Name in Fig. the minimum size of the scrolling area in the “Connected Devices via Network” window is determined only by the size of the selected background bitmap.. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 43 . 3.8 3. i The access data for the user who is logged in cannot be changed or deleted in this window.16) allows a user’s authorization data to be changed.” Window <Security> Menu Items <Security> <NE-UniGATE User Administration.1 Two fields for setting the minimum size of the scrolling area to a fixed value. This feature may be helpful when configuring a large network view without a background bitmap. 3. The size values can be entered by the scrolling fields or directly using the keyboard. 3. This ensures that a user who has the ADMINISTRATOR level of authorization cannot inadvertently “lock himself out”.15 Explanation Bitmap: Field for entering the name of the required bitmap file (*.5 3.10. none Field which should be clicked on if no background bitmap is to be used. added and deleted.. After it is selected. Fixed Tab..> The “NE-UniGATE User Administration” dialog window (see Fig. the path name which has been found is automatically copied into the “Bitmap” field. 16) System maintenance System operation Restrictions on access rights The following are not possible – setting up connections. The following are not possible – adding and editing NE addresses. – file transfer. 16 characters Last login: Last login (is entered by the system) Date and time User class Tab.10 Access rights (see Fig.16 Explanation Permissible entries Known Users: List box showing all the users currently known to NE-UniGATE User account Name: The user’s name Alphanumeric. 3.> Identifier in Fig. Access Rights (User Classes) A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 ..16 <Security> <NE-UniGATE User Administration. – the administration of user data. – file transfer.OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 Fig. max. 3. 3. max. – assigning background bitmaps (only applies to NCT mode).. 15 characters Password: Password Alphanumeric. 3. – assigning application software (applications). 3. adding and editing NE addresses.9 5 hierarchically increasing levels of authorization Setting Options in the “NE-UniGATE User Administration” Window Authorization level 0 1 Maintenance Operation Tab.10 44 see Tab. – assigning. min. – the administration of user data. 3. 8. 3.18 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 <Options> <General Settings..10. i When entering a password. The password must be between 8 and 16 characters long. the administration of user data.> “Applications” Folder It is recommended to configure the “General Settings” as follows: Fig.6.6 3. Supervising System supervision – ADMINISTRATOR Administration No restrictions Tab. 3.) 3.16) Configuration System configuration Restrictions on access rights The following are not possible – adding and editing NE addresses.17 3.> The “Change NE-UniGATE Password [ADMIN]” dialog window (see Fig.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE Authorization level 2 3 Access rights (see Fig.17) can be used to change a password.1 <Security> <Change NE-UniGATE Password..10. 3.. please distinguish between upper and lower case letters! Fig.5.10 Access Rights (User Classes) (Cont. 3.2 <Security> <Change NE-UniGATE Password.> <Applications> 45 ....10.> <Options> Menu Items <Options> <General Settings. 3... i 46 The standard settings (indicated by an asterisk added to one value in the selection field) should be used for all communication channels. either by typing the path or by using the "Browse" button or by selecting a list entry.. – All configuration related warning and message boxes. However. e. – The “Option Settings” window.g.>. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 . Parameters Field for specifying options for the virtual machine.. – All “Print” windows. Usually this is not necessary for normal needs. before any changes can be performed on any of the other Java based EMs: – All “File Selection” windows.2 Using the ALT + TAB key combination gives you an easy option to return to the EM window. <Options> <Communication Settings. Use shared virtual machine for all applications This option should be set if there is a need to launch a lot of applications at the same time. 3..exe).11 Setting Options in the “Applications” Folder The shared virtual machine helps you to boost the PC performance... 3. – The “Page Setup” window.21) folders.> Communication channels “serial line” and “network” are available. because it reduces memory and CPU consumption. i After pressing “OK”.10. the action needs to be completed first. 3. a (re-)connect is necessary to let the changes become operative. the value ranges for most of the parameters can also be seen by opening the corresponding selection fields.OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 Parameters (Fig. Both in the “Network” (Fig. as long as there are no problems. – The “About” window. 3.6. i 3.g.19) and in the “Serial Line” (Fig. e. <File > <Save As. <File> <Print. blocking the other Java EMs (This will be the only Java based EM selectable).18) Description Java Virtual Machine Field for specifying the full path of the Java Virtual Machine (javaw.>. Tab.. if one of the following Element Manager (EM) interaction windows were opened on a Java based EM. Default values are marked by an asterisk. 3... a reboot is recommended.” button switches to the “OSI stack” control panel.19).. 3.19 <Options> <Communication Settings. 3.> <Network> In the “Network” folder (Fig. The parameters for the “network” interface are explained in Tab. further information about configuration of the Marben OSI-stack see Chap☞ For ter 4. where all necessary configuration parameters can be found.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE “Network” Folder Fig.12. the “OSI Control Panel..3. i For changing the stack parameters. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 47 . Continuous reconnects Field for configuring the time interval between periodic reconnection attempts.19) Value range OSI Control Panel Button for giving access to the OSI stack configuration (see 4. This allows a loss of connection to be detected at an early stage. packets are exchanged via the TCP/IP connections at regular intervals. the reply to a 10 s to 500 s telegram is expected from the NEs within the time interval specified by this parameter. before writing an error message into the notification log. Enable Connection Supervision Checkbox for enabling / disabling the connection supervision for TCP/IP based NE connections. Connect Max. in case of a loss of connection NE-UniGATE tries a maximum of 3 times to reconnect to that NE. During this waiting time. Time (s) Field for configuring the time between two requests ≥0s Interval (s) Field for configuring the timeout period for the request ≥0s MaxRetransmission Field for configuring the number of retries ≥1 Enable Initial Connect Switching OFF this function prevents NE-UniGATE from automatically connecting to any NEs after going online. 3. even if computer there is no information to be reported. Tab. Then the connections can be established manually one after the other. Enable Promptly Reconnect With this function enabled. or for disabling these periodic reconnections (“never”).OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 Parameters (Fig. 1 to 150 Connect Interval (s): If there are more NEs to be connected than specified in the “Connect Max.” field. Ping Interval (s) Field for configuring the Ping interval 120 s to 1800 s Ping Time-out (s) Field for configuring the Ping time-out 1 s to 120 s Ping Attempts Field for configuring the number of connecting attempts 1 to 10 Enable Keep Alive for all TCP/IP Connections on your With this function enabled.” and “Connect Interval”) are not sufficient to cope with the network overflow problems. 10 s to 500 s Connect Time out (s): When a connection is being established. You may cancel the automatic start-up procedure at any time. Field for reducing the maximum number of NEs whose connection procedures are started simultaneously. the connection procedures for the next quantum of NEs will start simultaneously after the “Connect Interval” has elapsed. NE-UniGATE displays the queued NEs. This may be useful especially in case the measures listed below (with “Connect Max. according to the DCN bandwidth available. 3.12 48 Description 30 s to 60 min Setting Options for the “Network” Communication Channel A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 .3). 3. For telegrams created by Element Manager Applications or servers see the appropriate Element Manager manual.. which might be overloaded by too extensive data traffic. 3.12 Field for entering the port on which the running NEProxy is listening for clients. IP Address Field for entering the IP address of the host the NEProxy is running on.) The “Enable Initial Connect”..19) Description Value range Telegrams / Time-out (s) The reply to any telegram is expected from the NEs 5 s to 400 s within the time interval specified by this parameter. “Serial Line” Folder Fig.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE Parameters (Fig.21 is accessible using the “Configure PPP anyway” button. 3. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 49 . Port Tab. 3.> <Serial Line> The window shown in Fig. This applies to telegrams created by NE-UniGATE only. acting as a gateway between OSI and IP networks. Use NE-Proxy Checkbox for using the NE-Proxy service included in NE-UniGATE. Setting Options for the “Network” Communication Channel (Cont.” and “Connect Interval” functions are especially provided for connections. “Connect Max.20 <Options> <Communication Settings. Tab..OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 Fig. Parameter (Fig.13 50 Description Setting Options for the “Serial Line” Communication Channel A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 ..5 / 2 Phonebook Entry: Entering or selecting the name of an MS-Windows dialup connection (phone-book entry). New Entry.21 <Options> <Communication Settings.5 / 2 [QST] Baud Rate Data transmission rate 9600 bit/s to 38 400 bit/s [QST] Parity Parity bit odd / even / none [QST] Stop Bits Number of stop bits 1 / 1..21) Value range COM Port Serial interface port 1 to 4 Byte Size Character length The value “8” only [QD2] Baud Rate Data transmission rate 1200 bit/s to 19 200 bit/s [QD2] Parity Parity bit odd / even / none [QD2] Use ’none’ parity in addition Parity setting option [QD2] Stop Bits Number of stop bits 1 / 1.> <Serial Line> The parameters for the “Serial Line” interface are explained in Tab.. 3. Opening the MS-Windows standard dialog for creating a new dial-up connection. 3. 3. 3.13. 6.21) User: Entering the standard MS-Windows data NE IP Address: Entering the IP address T-Selector Entering the T-selector S-Selector Entering the S-selector P-Selector Entering the P-selector Telegrams / Time out (s) The reply to any telegram is expected from the NEs within the time interval specified by this parameter .. 3. 3. 3.13 3. the “Alarm Settings” window opens with one folder “Colors” (similar in appearance to Fig. Fig.. 3.3 Description Value range 30 s to 250 s Setting Options for the “Serial Line” Communication Channel (Cont.22).23) – “Audible Notification” (Fig. the “Alarm Settings” window opens with the following five folders: – “Colors” (Fig. Tab.> With the LCT software variant.10. 3. 3.) <Options> <Alarm Settings. 3. In the NCT software variant.22) – “Alarm History” (Fig. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 51 .Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE Parameter (Fig.23) – “Alarm List” (same appearance as the “Alarm History” folder.24) – “External Notification” Help Special notes on the “Alarm Settings” window can be found in the online Help of NE-UniGATE. . 3.22) allows you to set the alarm severity colors for all LCT or NCT terminal applications.OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 “Colors” Folder The “Colors” folder (Fig.. 3. 52 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 . Fig.>.22 <Options> <Alarm Settings... Folder “Colors” The “Change Color.” button opens a standard color defining window. the oldest entries will be overwritten.23 <Options> <Alarm Settings. These folders allow you to configure the quantity of information shown in the corresponding “Alarm History” or “Alarm List” window. Columns to be displayed in the “Alarm History” or “Alarm List” windows.. 3.23) Capacity / Log Size Show Columns Tab.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE “Alarm History” and “Alarm List” Folders The “Alarm History” and “Alarm List” folders are equal in appearance. value range 10 to 99999. Fig. 3. a warning message will be generated.14 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 Description Number of entries stored. Parameters for the “Alarm History” and “Alarm List” Folders 53 . and no more data entered into the list..>. Alarm list If the number of entries exceeds the target. Folder “Alarm History” [NCT Only] Parameters (Fig. Alarm history: If the number of entries exceeds the target. 3. 24 <Options> <Alarm Settings. warning The acoustic alarm signal will only be generated. if the alarm severity is greater or equal to what is specified in this “Severity Threshold” field. Sound file: Path for selecting an individual alarm sound file.OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 “Audible Notification” Folder The “Audible Notification” folder allows you to configure the alarm sounds at the NCT. 3. Fig. Tab.15 Parameters for the “Audible Notification” Folder The “Activated” checkboxes trigger the same functions as the menu items <Options> <Audible Alarm Notification> and <Repetitive Audible Alarm Notification>. 3.>. Indeterminate. 3. Interval Interval of the alarm sound repeat. Folder “Audible Notification” [NCT Only] Parameters (Fig. minor.. major. Value range 1 s to 30 s. critical.24) Description Activated Activate the generation of a single and/or repetitive acoustic signal in case of an alarm. 54 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 .. warning NE-UniGATE only switches a bit on the external hardware card. major.16 3. if the alarm severity is greater or equal to what is specified in this “Severity Threshold” field. Board number Hardware card number. and the Java Runtime System. critical.1 Description Parameters for the “External Notification” Folder <Help> Menu Items <Help> <System Information.10..> This window displays information about installed programs and their versions. Indeterminate. 3.>. the installed application software. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 55 . Fig.. Output Channel Output port number. Folder “External Notification” [NCT Only] Parameters Activated Activate the external notification in case of an alarm.com).7 3. minor. particularly concerning the MS-Windows operating system.www.. Tab.meilhaus.25 <Options> <Alarm Settings..7. the NE-UniGATE files.10.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE “External Notification” Folder The “External Notification” folder allows you to configure functions related to the special I/O hardware card (ME-96 by Meilhaus Electronic GmbH . 3. Signal Polarity Active high or active low mode. OMN:NE-UniGATE 3. including their version numbers. ⇒ The installed applications. are identified as unknown network elements by a standard icon in the form of a question mark and by the icon legend “unknown”.> in its context-sensitive menu or in the <Symbol> menu.. or whose assigned application software is not available.. which are not assigned to any application software. 56 ⇒ The details which are available about the network element can be displayed by means of the menu item <Properties.> <Installed Applications>.. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 .11 Operation NE-UniGATE V7 Unknown Network Elements Network elements whose type is unknown. can be listed via <Help> <System Information.. exe osillc.2 4.vxd opwin.exe 4.2. Command line tool for use of the OSI echo service [X.1. MS-Windows 95/98 osistack.exe osistack.cpl osiping. Kernel driver for layer 2 access. Command line tool for use of the OSI echo service [X. Kernel driver for layer 2 access.233]. Operator for start.exe A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 The stack executable. Control panel applet for stack parameter administration.1 Contents of the OSI Stack Package MS-Windows NT osistack. 57 . 4.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE 4 Marben OSI Stack 4. stop and runtime configuration of the stack. Operator for start.1 4. please refer to the setup instructions and support files. running on various platforms. stop and runtime configuration of the stack. The installation of the stack is not covered in this document.1. The stack can be configured for multiple OSI environments and its parameters may be configured to suit particular requirements such as maximum throughput or high reliability. The stack is supplemented with some tools for configuration and operation of the communication process.sys opwin.cpl osiping. Control panel applet for stack parameter administration. 4. delivered with the installation media.2.exe osillc.exe osistack.233]. For information on installation. It supports data transport connections on OSI layers 4 and 7.2 The stack executable.2 Summary The Siemens / Marben OSI Stack is used to interconnect different systems.1 Introduction Purpose This chapter describes the configuration and operation of the Siemens / Marben OSI Stack for managing communication. dll" file. the approximate number of connections can be configured. There is no correlation to the selected network adapter (see "Bind to Network Interface Card" below). In the “Number of Channels and Ctx” field. You 58 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 . Here you can configure the IP addresses of other network adapters manually on multi-homed systems.3 Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OSI Stack Configuration for MS-Windows The MS-Windows OSI stack is configured using operating terminal. ⇒ Double-click the OSI Stack icon in the MS-Windows <Start> <Settings> <System control> window. ⇒ To ensure proper operation. The “Bind to Network Interface Card” combo box can only be used under MS-Windows NT/2000 to configure the network adapter which is used for OSI communication.1 Configuration of the OSI Stack for MS-Windows NT/95/98 This dialog allows the configuration of the "Local NSAP address".OMN:NE-UniGATE 4. If a TCP/IP stack has been installed. It allows client connections to a server on the same machine. The loopback may be enabled mainly for test purposes. The IP address is only needed for TP0 over TCP/IP connections. The network adapters are described uniquely by their physical address (= MAC address). 4. You can select each network adapter with an active OSILLC protocol driver. you should enter approximately twice the number of simultaneous connections required. This will open the following dialog: Fig. For RFC1006 connections of this type. as described in RFC 1006. the “Local IP Address” field is completed by the applet automatically from the "wsock32. The “Number of Channels and Ctx” must be less than 1024. routing is controlled entirely by the TCP/IP stack. such a reboot is not necessary. Don’t uninstall one of them alone. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 59 . The “Start stack as service” option (MS-Windows NT/2000 only) allows you to start the OSI stack as a MS-Windows service manager. ! The installation procedure will always reset the “Start stack as service” option to the default value The ES-IS button and the Transport button open the dialogs for configuring the ES-IS (see Chapter 4.exe" OSI operator. If two network adapters are physically in the same LAN. You can divide LAN segments of this type into 2 or more sub-segments to reduce the DCN traffic.3.exe" can be controlled by the MS-Windows service manager or by the OSI operator "opwin. The option can only be enabled after successful installation of the OSILLC network protocol driver. the stack will work only with one of them.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE can view this physical address using the command line “ipconfig /all”.8). With MS-Windows NT.3. It may be started and stopped manually via the services applet in the Control Panel.3. Routes button opens the dialog for configuring manual routes (see Chapter 4.3. ! If the OSI stack is stopped. These 2 mechanisms are independent from each other. This property can be used for 2 features: LAN Segmentation: In some cases. The OSI operator is provided to support the service staff. If you make an update from a previous OSI Stack version (V 1.4).2) or configure manual routes (see Chapter 4. The stack will start as a service the next time the system is booted. you may find in the Control Panel / Add/Remove Programs window two installed versions of the OSI Stack (V 1. Only network adapters with an installed OSILLC driver are available for the OSI stack. The IP-Tunnels button opens the dialog for configuring the OSI over IP tunnel / GRE. It is strictly recommended to close all applications which use the OSI stack. close it and quit the following message boxes. The "OpWin Configuration" checkboxes are used to control the start/stop behavior of the "opwin. If you select MULTI in this combo box. In this way it can be used by other services even if a user has not logged in. you must perform a reboot after the OSILLC network protocol driver installation to achieve a successful registration of the OSI stack by the MS-Windows service manager. in this case there is no need to uninstall the old one.1) and the Transport parameters (see Chapter 4. you must either enable the IS-IS routing (see Chapter 4. i i The OSI stack "osistack.7). To utilize additional network adapters in physically separated LANs. all established OSI connections will be terminated. ⇒ If your computer stops the startup after a reboot and an OSI Stack configuration window is open. before stopping it.7 and V1.3. the amount of traffic in large LAN segments is too large for some NEs. Confirm the reboot information.3). it is strongly recommended to follow the instructions. the simultaneous use of up to 4 network adapters with an active OSILLC driver is allowed. With MS-Windows 2000. Stack Installation Hints ! The installation procedure will always reset the “Start stack as service” option to the default value If the installation requires a reboot.exe". The manl.4). ES hellos do not need to be recorded. Confirm by clicking “OK”. If the checkbox was disabled.3. be recorded for the “Send to default IS” option! The “ESI size” and “ISI size” fields determine the ES and IS information size. The “Record ES hello” and “Record IS hello” options control the collection of end system and intermediate system hello PDUs. don’t forget to remove the OSI Protocol in the network and dial-up configuration window. however. For this reason the values should be greater than the maximum number of ES or IS sending hellos on this LAN. It is also used if the “Send to default IS” checkbox is disabled.1 Operation NE-UniGATE V7 ⇒ If you want to uninstall both OSI Stack versions. 4. IS hellos must. This is the number of ES and IS on the LAN. the “Send to all ES” checkbox must be enabled. which the stack can save in its internal database. Otherwise it will not be possible to establish a connection. The “Send to all ES” option enables the establishment of transport connections if there are no intermediate systems.2 Configuration of ES-IS The “Send to default IS” checkbox enables the ES-IS standard routing procedure. It should only be disabled if there are problematic or non-standard intermediate systems in the local LAN which may prevent the establishment of OSI transport connections. For a management system. ⇒ 60 If you configure the OSI stack of a management application as an IS. This older Siemens OSI-stack version is not compatible with the emission of ES hello's and IS hellos from the same NSAP address. you should disable the emission of ES hellos via the “Enable emission of ES hello” option. A reboot is necessary. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 .OMN:NE-UniGATE 4. a pop-up warning window “Unable to get window handle of OSI stack applet” may open. ES-IS Configuration Fig. This is necessary if some NEs with an older Siemens OSI-stack version are in the same routing area with the management application. These data units are used to recognize other ES and IS on the local area network. before you can install a new stack! ⇒ Under rare circumstances. If there is no Level 2 IS in an area. A Level 1 IS will only collect routing information of its own area and will direct data to other areas via the next Level 2 IS in its own area. 4. the IS with the numerically highest MAC address will be chosen.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE The time interval between two ES hello PDUs. but will slow down the detection of start and shutdown of this end system by the other systems in the OSI network. Greater values will decrease the network load. If multiple IS with the same priority are present. regardless of whether this system is the designated IS. The “Priority” parameter controls the priority of different IS so that these may be designated the Level 1 IS of an area and/or the Level 2 IS of a subnetwork. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 61 . the holding time is n x multiplier (multiplier = 10 is not configurable). A Level 2 IS will collect routing data of its own area and additional information about Level 2 IS in other areas. it randomly chooses an IS as a standard gateway in the whole LAN.3.2 IS-IS Configuration Fig. can be controlled via the “Send ESH all n x 10 sec” edit box. In the corresponding ISO 9542 ES hello PDU. 4. The IS with the highest priority will become the designated IS. Use of this dialog requires advanced knowledge of the IS-IS routing protocol. In the corresponding ISO 10589 L1 or L2 LAN ISH PDUs. These IS are able to route data out of an area. it is not possible to send any data out of this area. The “Level 2” option changes the stack behavior between Level 1 and Level 2 routing. the holding time is n x 10 x multiplier (multiplier = 3 is not configurable). The “Default metric” parameter is used to determine the cost of routes via this system. The “Send IIH as designated IS” and “Send IIH as normal IS” edit boxes control the interval of emission of IS to IS hello PDUs. as certain settings may lead to problems in the OSI network.3 Configuration of IS-IS The IS-IS configuration dialog can be opened from the main window by pressing CTRL-I. sent by this system. The “Enable IS-IS” option enables the IS-IS routing. Higher values lead to higher path costs and will decrease the probability that this system is used for routing. If a system is not an IS. This router IS may not be in the same area as our ES. it will be retransmitted and the retransmission timer is started again. 4. If a data PDU is not acknowledged after a retransmission timer. The time interval between two IS hello PDUs sent by this system can be controlled via the “Send ISH all n x 10 sec” edit box. IS: The use of manual routes in conjunction with IS-IS routing is not recommended as the manual routes have higher priority. Each data PDU sent must be acknowledged. but not for data transmission.3.OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 With the “Enable emission of IS hello” option the emission of IS hello PDUs to end systems can be enabled or disabled. which were established by ES-IS redirection have a higher priority than the manual routes. In the corresponding ISO 9542 IS hello PDU. 62 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 . manual routes may be necessary in order to reach system which do not support dynamic routing or which are located outside of the routing domain. However. ES: Routes. It is therefore possible that a manual route may be used only for the connect request to a network element.3 Transport Configuration Fig. If even the last PDU has not been acknowledged.4 Transport Configuration This OSI stack uses the transport protocol class 4 which is able to detect loss of data and loss of connections via data acknowledgement PDUs (DataAck). This may therefore lead to problems in the dynamic routing. the connection is terminated. The stack will retransmit a PDU “Retransmission bound” times. 4. the holding time is = n x 10 x multiplier (multiplier = 3 is not configurable). Because an ethernet frame can hold approx. Each hop which forwards this PDU will decrease the lifetime at least by one. a larger credit window size may increase the network load and decrease the performance on instable networks. the stack will attempt to establish a connection for up to 8 + 16 + 32 + 64 = 120 seconds before informing the requestor that the connection is broken. If problems do arise. 1500 bytes on layer 3 and because this parameter is calculated to the power of two. no data is currently exchanged via this connection. If the router which receives the PDU requires more than 500 ms to forward it. the lifetime is decreased by one for every 500 ms. even when no data is currently being exchanged. If the stack does not send an acknowledgement PDU for “Window time” seconds. The “Default lifetime” is a layer 3 parameter but is configured here to simplify use. The default lifetime must therefore be greater than the number of hops of the longest path in the network. Thus a connection loss is detected. the PDU is discarded. For this reason. This will increase the performance when receiving large amounts of data via multiple hops (i. the stack will decrease the retransmission timer by dividing it by 2 up to a minimum value of 2 seconds. Remember that the length of a path can increase dramatically in a network experiencing problems. The “Maximum TPDU size” is the number of bytes which can be transmitted in a single transport protocol data unit. The retransmission timer starts with “Retransmission time” milliseconds.e.e. Larger amounts of data will be segmented. This is A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 63 . The lifetime setting is implemented in order to prevent PDUs from cycling indefinitely through the network. If the stack does not receive an acknowledgement PDU for “Inactivity time” seconds. For example: time in seconds 0 8 16 32 64 64 128 256 Management appl. i. If no errors occur. during software upload). This is used to check the state of a connection. OSI stack Connect ---> Connect request Connect request Connect request Connect request OnAbort <--Disconnect request Disconnect request Disconnect request Disconnect request Network element ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> That means that if a NE does not acknowledge. This is the only way to ensure that automatic rerouting of the stack will not interrupt a connection. the connection will be terminated.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE i Retransmission bound = 4 means one original transmission plus 3 retransmissions. the maximum value which can be used for this parameter is 3 (=1024 bytes). The “Credit window size” specifies the maximum number of PDUs which this stack allows the other side of the connection to send before receiving an acknowledgement PDU. it automatically sends a DataAck PDU to the connected system. This time should be longer than the largest holding time of a hello PDU. When the lifetime reaches zero. each PDU sent by this stack starts with the default lifetime. the stack will increase the retransmission timer by multiplying it by 2. The “Maximum TIDU size” is used internally at the upper layer 4 boundary and should not be changed. This is the major difference between OSI and TCP/IP stacks. However. This is why this parameter is often called hop count. The first entry in the list will be the first checked by the stack. to configure different gateways for different address prefixes. the following entries will be ignored. The Up and Down buttons allow you to change the priority of the route entries. The “Propose use of checksum” option enables the use of the layer 4 checksum for transport connections (but only if both sides agree on this). 4. and to use more than one network interface card without enabling IS-IS routing.3. 4.4 Configuration of Manual Routes Manual routes can be used to configure the default IS. The “Enable delayed acknowledge” parameter allows you to reduce the network load by permitting a connected system to acknowledge multiple TPDUs (received in a certain time slot) with a single acknowledgement PDU. 64 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 .3. thus causing slightly larger TPDU headers. Disabling this option may enable improved performance. 4.OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 because after the loss of one PDU.1 Manual Routes Dialog Fig.5 Manual Routes Configuration This dialog allows you to add new manual routes to the routing table and to remove or edit existing route entries.4. it may be necessary to retransmit a number of PDUs up to the value of credit window size. The Remove button removes the selected route from the list box. “Use extended format” enables the use of the extended TP4 format. but it also increases the risk that corrupted data PDUs are not detected. If a match between the address prefix and the destination address is found. The Add and Edit buttons open a dialog which allows you to edit the routing information of a single route entry. to reach systems which do not support the ES-IS protocol. which mainly allows the use of greater TPDU counters. If a match is found. this parameter will be ignored! To configure the default IS. It should therefore be the last in the list of manual routes in this dialog. The address of the next hop for a given address prefix may be either a Network Entity Title or a Subnetwork Point of Attachment (a MAC address). the stack will not search for alternative routes and will discard any data units where the destination addresses match the address prefix. leave the Address Prefix field empty and enter the address of the default IS as described above. The “Network Interface Card” combo box is used to select the network interface card which is attached to the same subnetwork as the next hop.4. If the “Bind to Network Interface Card” parameter in the main dialog is not set to MULTI.2 Add / Edit Route Dialog Fig. the stack will try to send the data unit to the “Next Hop” entered in this dialog. A route entry of this type will be valid for any address. It should also never be used in conjunction with IS-IS routing.3. i If a complete route is configured (the SNPA of the next hop is used) and this system cannot be reached in the LAN.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE 4. 4. as this manual default route would have a higher priority than any route in the dynamically created routing table of the IS-IS routing module.6 "AD Route" Configuration The stack will compare the “Address Prefix” with the beginning of the destination addresses of network protocol data units. This is configured via the corresponding radio buttons (“NET” or “SNPA”). A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 65 . the OSI stack can be configured to connect these 2 parts with the help of an IP Tunnel or GRE Tunnel. The method which will be used later for transporting DCN information is not determined in this way. Once this has been completed. also pure OSI hellos will be negotiated.3. There are 2 differences to RFC1006 Transport: RFC1006 GRE Tunnel Decide to use The application makes the de.OMN:NE-UniGATE 4.7 Configuration of OSI-over-IP Tunnels If 2 parts of a DCN network are separated by a pure IP network. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 . the 2 OSI stacks will negotiate what are known as GRE hellos. but GRE connections are established only for IS. This decision is final. The situation is similar to the presence of 2 network adapters. The emission of hello PDUs happens for ES and IS. cision. 4. the "Remote IP-Adress" of the source OSI stack and the destination OSI stack must be configured.The OSI stack makes the decision. For this property. Routing 66 Pure IP routing IP routing and OSI routing are possible. If there is an additional pure OSI connection between these 2 OSI stacks. The OSI stack can switch between GRE tunneling and pure OSI.5 Operation NE-UniGATE V7 Configuration of OSI over IP Tunnel / GRE Fig. Timeout for echo response in milliseconds.4 If a management application sends information to an NE which is connected to 2 network adapters over OSI-over-IP Tunnels of this type (Hot standby). Length of user data to send. You may use network entity titles here (NSAP selector = 00). Higher values lead to higher path costs and decrease the probability that this system is used for routing. Set flag for "Don't fragment".233 echo service to check whether a system can be reached on OSI layer 3. Osiping may therefore fail to detect a system in the routing domain simply because this system does not support the echo service. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 67 . Osiping has the following command line syntax: OSIPING [-t] [-n count] [-l len] [-p pat] [-f] [-w timeout] Host-NSAP Option -t -n count -l len -p pat Default value Off 4 32 U (hex 55) -f Off -w timeout 100 Description Send continuous echo requests to host. Osiping for MS-Windows Osiping is a small command line utility which utilizes the ITU-T X. Number of echo requests to send (if continuous sending is off). The host NSAP address must be entered in hexadecimal digits without spaces. User data is completed with this pattern (pat is a simple ASCII string). This function is similar to pure OSI connections. i 4. If this path is destroyed. the OSI stack itself recognizes this and switches to the other tunnel.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE The “Metric” parameter is used to determine the cost of routes via this system. the first available tunnel will be used to exchange the information. The echo service is an optional feature of OSI stacks. The NE-Proxy converts connection requests and data packets from TCP/IP into OSI and vice versa. If the connection between the external and the internal computers is routed via a public network like the Internet. The connection of the external and internal computers via TCP/IP is organized using the standard mechanism of MS-Windows. Fig. and a tray operator application to control the status (Chapter 5.2). The NE-UniGATE software on the external computer uses the NE-Proxy driver instead of the network driver.1 Remote Login NE-UniGATE supports remote login from an external computer via TCP/IP using an NE-Proxy. a well administrated firewall router should protect the NE-Proxy from unauthorized access.4). 5. 5.OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 5 NE-Proxy The NE-Proxy consists of 3 parts: an MS-Windows NT service (Chapter 5. The NE-Proxy runs on a separate computer in the company intranet.1 Remote Login Scenarios Fig. 5. Using both drivers simultaneously is not possible. that provides access to the OSI net as well as to the TCP/IP. Both LAN connections and dial-up connections are supported. External operator #1 uses a dial-up connection provided by an Internet service provider to connect the NE-Proxy via the Inter- 68 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 . a control panel applet for configuration (Chapter 5.1 shows a possible NE-Proxy scenario.3). it is also possible to run the dial-up service. External operator #2 uses a dial-up connection via a dial-up service provided by the telecom company itself (e. The startup mode can be configured by pressing the <Startup> button.3) appears: A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 69 . MS-Windows NT remote access service). This connection is protected against unauthorized access by a firewall router.g. Fig. The following window (Fig. e. It is not necessary to have a dedicated machine for every service. it is controlled by the MS-Windows NT service control manager.2 Services Window The NE-Proxy service does not require parameters. 5.2 Service The NE-Proxy service is a background process that can run on an MS-Windows NT machine without a user logged in.g. The NE-Proxy acts as a gateway between IP and OSI LAN. 5. It cannot be paused or continued (these two buttons are disabled). Like any other service. All operators are connected to a gateway NE that routes OSI packets to the other NEs via DCC channels.2) allows you to monitor the NE-Proxy status and to start or stop the NE-Proxy service. the NE-Proxy service and one internal operator on the same machine.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE net. The following window (Fig. The service control manager window is opened by choosing <Start> <Settings> <Control Panel> <Services>. 5. 5. 3 Control Panel Applet The NE-Proxy control panel applet allows you to configure the NE-Proxy service.OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 Fig. 5. It is divided into 4 property folders.3 Service Window The preferred startup type for the NE-Proxy service is "Automatic". only the "General" folder (Fig. This ensures that the service is started after booting the machine. 5. The NT administrator may prevent particular users from configuring the NE-Proxy service. The NT administrator may not allow all users to start. or configure the service. 70 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 .4) is displayed. 5. stop. In this case. The service should run with system account. The "Allow service to interact with desktop" option must be enabled to allow the service to send status update messages to both the control panel applet and the tray operator. 1 OMN:NE-UniGATE General Property Folder Fig. 5.4 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 General Property Folder 71 .3.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 5. Using this option.3. 5. Maximum NE Connections per Client The NE-Proxy service can serve up to 150 NE connections per connected client.2 Operation NE-UniGATE V7 Limits Property Folder Fig. Using this option. as long as the overall NE connection limit is not reached. Maximum NE Connections at all Displays the non-configurable value "150". the number of clients that can be connected at a time can be limited to a lower value. the number of NE connections per client can be limited to a lower value.OMN:NE-UniGATE 5. 72 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 .5 Limits Property Folder Maximum Number of Clients The NE-Proxy service can serve up to 50 client connections. 6 Communication Property Folder TCP/IP Port The NE-Proxy service looks for clients on a specific TCP/IP port.g.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 5. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 73 . 5.3. web server etc. The port number should be different from the port number used by other services (e. The default port number is 3012.).3 OMN:NE-UniGATE Communication Property Folder Fig. file server. This allows a loss of connection (e. Because different clients must have different selectors. Local P-Selector The local P-Selector identifies the NE-Proxy service on the OSI presentation layer.g. Ping Timeout The "Ping Timeout" field allows to specify the timeout in seconds.OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 Local NSAP Address The local NSAP address identifies the host in the OSI TP4 network. the NE-Proxy appends the client ID to the selector (e. the NE-Proxy appends the client ID to the selector (e. Ping Interval The "Ping Interval" field allows to specify the interval in seconds. the NE-Proxy appends the client ID to the selector (e. Therefore the maximum input size is 14. 74 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 . in case of no response. Because different clients must have different selectors. Because different clients must have different selectors. after which an ICMP echo request (ping) sent to a network element is treated as failed.g. Local S-Selector The local S-Selector identifies the NE-Proxy service on the OSI session layer. It should be a unique string of 1 to 16 characters. Therefore the maximum input size is 14. The NE-Proxy uses different selectors for QD2/QST connections and Q3 connections. Enable Connection Supervision for TCP/IP The "TCP/IP Connection Supervision" feature allows to check all network elements connected via TCP/IP for their presence. "SS" + Client #1 = "SS01"). Therefore the maximum input size is 2. This check is performed by regularly sending ICMP echo requests (ping) to the network elements. "PS" + Client #1 = "PS01").g. Ping Attempts The "Ping Attempts" field allows to specify the maximum number of ICMP echo requests (ping) to be sent. Local T-Selector The local T-Selector identifies the NE-Proxy service on the OSI transport layer (similar to a TCP/IP port). packets are exchanged via the TCP/IP connections at regular intervals.g. "TS" + Client #1 = "TS01"). because of an NE failure) to be detected at an early stage. It should be a unique string of 1 to 16 characters. even if there is no information to be reported. It should be a unique string of 1 to 4 characters. The P-Selector is used for Q3 connections only. The "OSI Control Applet" button opens the OSI control panel applet to configure the local NSAP address. if there is no response. Enable Keep Alive for all TCP/IP Connections on your computer With this function enabled. The S-Selector is used for Q3 connections only. It should be unique in the network. after which ICMP echo requests (ping) are to be sent to network elements. This parameter should be greater than the product “Interval (s)” x “MaxDataRetransmission”. A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 75 . MaxDataRetransmission The “MaxDataRetransmission” field allows to specify the count of retries.7 Security Property Folder Welcome Message The NE-Proxy can send a welcome message of max. 255 characters to the client. 5.3. This message may be displayed at the client before the login. Time (s) The “Time” field allows to specify the time between two requests. NE-UniGATE cannot detect this type of fault until the user tries to configure the NE or to request alarms explicitly. NE-UniGATE does not receive an alarm in case of a loss of connection. when the client opens a session. 5. As a result.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE If this function is disabled.4 Security Property Folder Fig. Interval (s) The “Interval” field allows to specify the time out period for the request. 3. 5. the current user name is displayed read-only. The log file has the name NEProxy<Timestamp>. In the case of the "Add User" command. 76 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 .OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 Write Connection Log Mark this check box to write all client connections. New Password The password must be 1 to 16 characters long. In the case of the "Change Password" command.5 Note: If the NE-UniGATE “Delete NE-User” attempt is applied to an NE for one’s own login user-ID while the NE was connected using that user-ID and password. Delete User Removes a user from the list after asking for confirmation. Request Clients to login Mark this check box to request a client login. Add User / Change Password Dialog Fig. An error message box is displayed if the user name is already in use. the transaction shows “Failed”. but there is no such message in the “Notifications” window. Add User Opens the user dialog for specifying user name and password. Old Password The password must be 1 to 16 characters long. i 5.log and is located in the NE-Proxy installation directory. This prevents unwanted access and should only be disabled if the NE-Proxy is used in a secure environment (company intranet).8 User Dialog User Name The user name must be 1 to 15 characters long and must be unique. Change Password Opens the user dialog for specifying the old and the new passwords. this field is inactive. login attempts and network element connections to a log file. and must be identical with the new password. If the user moves the cursor over it. the service name and its current status are displayed. 5.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 OMN:NE-UniGATE Retype Password The password must be 1 to 16 characters long. the control panel applet (see Chapter 5.4 Tray Operator The tray operator should be launched from the MS-Windows "Autostart" group. 5. If the user double-clicks the icon.9) to the system tray area of the MS-Windows task bar.3) is opened. It checks the status of the NE-Proxy service and adds a small icon (Fig. Fig.9 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 Tray Operator 77 . The icon shows whether the NE-Proxy service is running or stopped. 5. OMN:NE-UniGATE 78 Operation NE-UniGATE V7 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 . 3010 QD2 RS485 interface according to ITU-T M.Data Communication Protocol TPDU Transport Protocol Data Unit A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 79 .Operation NE-UniGATE V7 6 OMN:NE-UniGATE Abbreviations ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange CPU Central Processing Unit DCN Data Communications Network EM Element Manager ES End System FTP File Transfer Program GRE Generic Routing Encapsulation ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol ID Identifier IIH Intermediate to Intermediate System Protocol Data Unit IP Interworking Protocol IS Intermediate System ISH Intermediate System Protocol Data Unit LAN Local Area Network LCT Local Craft Terminal LED Light Emitting Diode MAC Medium Access Control MS Microsoft NCT Network Craft Terminal NE Network Element NSAP Network Service Access Point OMN Operating Manual OSI Open Systems Interconnection OSILLC Open Systems Interconnection Logical Link Control PC Personal Computer PDU Protocol Data Unit Q3 Interface according to ITU-T M.3010 RAM Random Access Memory SW Software TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol TMN-DCP Telecommunications Management Network . OMN:NE-UniGATE 80 Operation NE-UniGATE V7 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 . activating/deactivating 40 Network elements. 64 Marben OSI Stack 57 Menu overview 28 Message window 20 B D Deactivating network elements 40 Dial-up connections 68 Download 35 E ES-IS configuration 60 F File transfer 35 Firewall 69 FTP 35 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 N NE-Proxy service 49. NE-Proxy 77 Icons in the tool bar 22 Indication of alarm severities by color 27 configuring 52 Indication of the alarm state 26 Indication of the connection state 23 Initial connecting to NEs 48 Interface parameters network 47 serial line 50 IS-IS configuration 61 L Background bitmap for the network view 42 Bell sound in case of an alarm 32. slow down 48 Operating state 23 OSI stack 57 configuration 58 stopping 59 81 . ES-IS 60 Configuration. 54. 69 Network configuration file 34 Network elements. contents 34 Configuration. 53 Alarm settings 51 Alarm severity 27 Alarm severity colors 27 configuring 52 Alarm sound 32. 24 LAN segmentation 59 LED symbols in the status bar 23 Lines between icons in the network view 37 Loading configuration settings from a file 34 Locking icon positions in the network view 29 Logoff 31 Logon 31 C M Color indication of alarm severities 27 configuring 52 Configuration file for the network. 54. 55 Bitmap file for the network view background 42 Blue frame around the LED symbol 23. 55 Audible alarm notification 32. IS-IS 61 Configuration. address configuration 39 Network interface parameters 47 Network overflow problems 48 Network view additionals to the icons 25 alarm indication 27 lines between icons 37 New users 43 Notifications log output area 24 O Online startup. transport 62 Connecting automatically/manually to NEs 48 Connecting to NEs at intervals 48 Connection setup 39 Connection state indication 23 Contents of the network configuration file 34 Control panel applet. 55 Authorization levels 44 Icon additionals in the network view 25 Icon menu 21 Icon. NE-Proxy 70 Main window 19 Manual routes 62. 54.Operation NE-UniGATE V7 7 OMN:NE-UniGATE Index A I Access rights 44 Activating network elements 40 Additionals to the network view icons 25 Address configuration of the network elements 39 Administrating users 43 Alarm history 53 Alarm history log 24 Alarm indication 26 Alarm list 24. OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation NE-UniGATE V7 Osiping utility 67 Overflow problems with the network 48 P Password changing any 43 changing one’s own 45 containing special characters 32 entering 16 NE-Proxy 76 R Reconnect to NEs 46. manual 62. 48 Remote login 68 Restrictions on access rights 44 Routes. 54. 64 S Saving configuration settings in a file 34 Scrolling area size of the network view 42 Serial line interface parameters 50 Severity of alarms 27 Shutdown procedure 17 Slow down the online startup 48 Software download 35 Software version numbers 33 Sound generation in case of an alarm 32. 55 Special characters in passwords 32 Status bar 23 Symbols in the status bar 23 Symbols in the tool bar 22 T Templates for NE features 40 Tool bar 22 Transport configuration 62 Tray operator 77 U User administration 43 User ID 16 User logoff 31 User logon 31 V Version numbers of the installed software 33 82 A42022-L5901-D53-3-7619 .