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Network Management System

Network Configuration Tool

PNMS Installation (Windows NT)
PNMT (Operation Manual)
PNMS (Operation Manual)

NEC Corporation
TOKYO, JAPAN

Operation Manual

March 2002

Drafted by:

Checked by:

Approved by:

Vicor
Parado
st
NMS Group 1 WS Dept.

Mr. Gaku Watanabe

Assistant
Manager
rd
3
WS Development
Section

Mr.
Yoshio
Manager,
NMS
st
1 WS Dept.

Itoh
Group

Document Revision History

Date
07/11/2001

Revision
Draft for NetConfig Tool version 3.03

09/17/2001
09/25/2001
09/27/2001
10/10/2001
11/08/2001

Added version 3.05 changes

Added MIU Properties
Adapted to version 3.07
Added definition on tables in pgs. 41, 44 and 48.
Modified page 41 System Total PMC and
Redundancy. Removed network definition and
architecture.
q Changed section 2.6.1 from Adding a
Pasolink hop Adding new Network
Element.
q Changed section 2.6.1 from Deleting a
Pasolink hop Deleting a Network
Element.
q Added line concentrator icon in 2.6.1
Adding a new Network Element.
q Added start-up procedure for non-PNMS NT
(NetCfgTool Standalone) users.
q Adding back-to-back line (section 2.6.2)
corrected to new NetCfgTool v3.14.
q Added new description for Pasolink+
Properties, Mode tab.
q Added new Section 2.8 Network Address
and Subnet setting.
q Changed bitmap to reflect NetCfgTool
version 3.14
q Modified Edit Menu contents.
q Removed note on PNMS-NT version
NetCfgTool startup.
q Changed Open (*.nct) window.

12/10/2001

02/08/2002

02/12/2002

Revised by
Vicor Parado
st
NMS Group 1 WS Dept.
Vicor Parado
Vicor Parado
Vicor Parado
Vicor Parado
Vicor Parado

Vicor Parado

Vicor Parado/Dolkun Yunus

02/15/2002

Separated Line concentrator section from

MIU section.
Added explanation on Network Properties
PPP connection mode (2.7) and PNMS port
IP address (table 5.3).
Added additional explanation on Network
Properties: Network address and subnet
mask setting.
Added Connect Port definition in section
2.6.8 Line properties.
Added new section 2.10 Viewing subnet
information.
Added new section 2.6.3 Back-to-Back line
color codes.

Vicor Parado

Added information on Changed NE List function.

Step 5 in 2.5 Opening an existing workspace.
Manual adapted for version 4.00

Vicor Parado

q
q
q

02/19/2002
02/22/2002
03/12/2002
03/26/2002

q
q
q
q
q

Checked.
Added Table 7.6 and 8.6 PNMS properties.
Added description on Antenna Direction.
Added description of PMC button on Tables
7.1 and 8.1
Added appendix A : MIU Setting

Y. Ichikawa
rd
3 WS Development Department
V. Parado
V. Parado

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1

NETWORK CONFIGURATION TOOL .................................................................................... 5

1.1 PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................ 5

NETCFGTOOL OPERATION ................................................................................................... 6

2.1
NETCFGTOOL COMMAND MENU STRUCTURE ........................................................................... 6
2.2
STARTING NETCFGTOOL ........................................................................................................... 7
2.3
CLOSING NETCFGTOOL ............................................................................................................ 8
2.4
CREATING A NEW NETWORK CONFIGURATION WORKSPACE. ..................................................... 8
2.5
OPENING AN EXISTING WORKSPACE (*.NCT).............................................................................. 8
2.6
EDITING WORKSPACE. ............................................................................................................. 10
2.6.1
Adding a new Network Element (NE). ......................................................................... 10
2.6.2
Adding back-to-back line (cable) ................................................................................... 10
2.6.3
Back-to-Back Line Color Codes ..................................................................................... 11
2.6.4
Deleting a Network Element (NE). ............................................................................... 12
2.6.5
Deleting a line (cable) .................................................................................................... 12
2.6.6
Setting Pasolink V3 and Pasolink -S Properties. ......................................................... 13
2.6.7
Setting Pasolink + Properties........................................................................................ 26
2.6.8 Line Concentrator Properties...................................................................................... 39
2.6.9 MIU Properties.............................................................................................................. 52
2.6.10 Setting line (cable) Properties..................................................................................... 65
2.7
NETWORK PROPERTIES: NAMING THE INDIVIDUAL NETWORKS IN A WORKSPACE................... 66
2.8
NETWORK PROPERTIES: NETWORK ADDRESS AND SUBNET SETTING ..................................... 67
2.9
CREATING CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................... 69
2.10 VIEWING THE SUBNET INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 72
2.11 EXPORTING NETWORK CONFIGURATION FILES. ...................................................................... 73
2.11.1 Exporting Network Configuration files for PNMS....................................................... 73
2.11.2 Exporting Network Configuration Files for PM Card ................................................. 74
2.12 SAVING THE CURRENT WORKSPACE......................................................................................... 75
2.13 ABOUT NETWORK CONFIGURATION TOOL. ............................................................................. 75

MULTIPLE CPMC WORKSPACE.......................................................................................... 76

APPENDIX A: MIU SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 78

APPENDIX B: SUBNETS .............................................................................................................. 79

Network Configuration Tool

The Network Configuration Tool (NetCfgTool) is an optional application tool for the
Pasolink Network Management System, which provides an easy to use graphical
interface in building NEC PASOLINK networks. It is a powerful tool used to generate
configuration files for the Pasolink Management Cards (PMC) and network connection
data files for the Pasolink Network Management System (PNMS).

1.1 Purpose
This document illustrates the use of the NetCfgTool. The explanation focuses on the
common functions of the NetCfgTool and therefore is for general-purpose operation use.
Moreover, the NEC PNMS is also described in passing for the users to have a general
idea of the NEC PASOLINK NMS.

1.2 Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations

PNMS

Pasolink Network Management System.

Also alternatively referred to as Central
Computer in this manual.

PMC/CTRL

Pasolink Management Card. (for Pasolink

only.)
Control Module (CTRL) for Pasolink+ only.

PNMT

Pasolink Network Maintenance Terminal

CPMC

Central PMC. The PMC located on the

central station's IDU and is directly
connected to the PNMS. Acts as the master
in the HDLC chain and are responsible for
polling other PMC in its network.

RPMC

Remote PMC. The PMC located on the

remote sites that are configured as slaves.

SCPMC

Sub-Central PMC. A PMC located in the

remote site and is configured as slave to
the CPMC but is a master to the subnetwork below it.

Network Element. Node.

ODU

Outdoor Unit

IDU

Indoor Unit

HDLC

High-level Data Link Control protocol

DSC

Digital Service Channel

PPP

Point to Point Protocol

SNTP

Simple Network Time Protocol

2
2.1

NetCfgTool Operation
NetCfgTool Command Menu Structure
File
New
Close
Open
Save As
Save

Export

File for PNMS

Configuration Files for PM Card

Changed NE List
Exit Application

Main Menu
File
Edit
Network
Tools
Window
Help

Edit
Delete

Network
New
Delete
Properties

Tools
Create Configuration
Performance
Subnet Information

Window
Cascade
Tile

Help
Help
About NetConfigTool

2.2

Starting NetCfgTool
To start NetCfgTool:
1. Go to Programs NetCfgTool NetCfgTool from the Windows 98/NT/2000 Start
menu..

2. NetConfig Tool main window will be displayed.

2.3

Closing NetCfgTool
To close the NetCfgTool application:
1. Go to File Exit Application in the main menu.

2.4

Creating a New network configuration workspace.

To start creating new workspace:
1. Go to File New on the main menu.
2. A blank workspace will be displayed.
3. If a workspace is currently loaded, a pop-up message will appear to remind the user to
save the current workspace before opening a new one. Click on Cancel button and save
the current workspace and repeat step 1.
4. Start creating and editing network configuration workspace.

2.5

Opening an existing workspace (*.nct).

NetCfgTool allows you to save a workspace in *.nct file format so that you can open and
modify the current network configuration. Once you load an existing/current workspace
you will be able to modify, delete or add NEs on the network. (See also 2.12 Saving the
Current Workspace.)
To open an existing workspace:
1. Click on File Open at the main menu of the main window.

2. Select the *.nct file of the workspace from the list.

3. Click on Open button.

4. Verify that the correct workspace is opened in the main menu.

5. Export the existing configuration files to initialize the network. Go to Files Export
Configuration Files for PM Card. This will ensure the accuracy of the Changed NE list
when you create configuration. (See 2.9 Creating Configuration.)

2.6
2.6.1

Editing workspace.
Adding a new Network Element (NE).
The NetConfig Tool supports Pasolink V3, MIU and Pasolink+ network
configurations. Therefore a network element can either be a Pasolink V3 or
Pasonlik S , MIU or Pasolink+. Note that Pasolink-S and Pasolink V3 share the
same configuration.
To add a new NE:
icon to add a network element. Select the type of NE that you would
1. Click on
like to add from the pull-down list. Pasolink V3 is selected by default.

2. Click on the location on the current workspace where you want to add the NE.
3. Arrange the newly added hop according to desired position in the workspace. The
Pasolinks can be moved around the workspace by clicking on it and dragging it to the
desired location in the workspace

2.6.2

Adding back-to-back line (cable)

To add a back-to-back line (cable):
1. Click on the

icon.

2. Click on one of the Pasolink to be connected. Then click on the other Pasolink to be
connected with back-to-back line (cable) to the previously selected Pasolink. Refer to the
example given below.

Example: Connecting Pasolink No.002 with Pasolink No.008

Step 1. Click on

icon. Click on Pasolink No. 002.

Step 2. Click on Pasolink No. 008

Step 3. Set line properties. (Refer to 2.6.6 Setting
Properties.)

line(cable)

Note: Multi-drop or branching Line (B-B) cannot be

connected to the output or the NMS signal source -No.001
in this example. PMC NMS port splits only the input signal
but not the output signal. This is a hardware limitation of the
PMC.
10

2.6.3

Back-to-Back Line Color Codes

The NMS back-to-back connection between NEs varies according to the type of
NEs connected, speed, synchronization, the port used and the type of protocol
used. To allow the network designer to differentiate the various types of
connection the NetCfgTool uses color-coded lines.

The following lists the color codes used by the NetCfgTool to represent the
different back-to-back connection types.
q

Black: represents the common RS-485/RS-232C/9600bps/ASYNC multidrop line between Pasolink, Line Concentrator, MIU and Pasolink-S NEs.

Red: represents the 64kbps/RS-422/SYNC connections between NE1 and

NE1 of Pasolink+ NEs.

Violet: represents the RS485/19200bps/ASYNC connections NE2 and

NE1 of Pasolink+ NE or RS485/19200bps/ASYNC connection between
Pasolink+ and Pasolink V3/Pasolink-S/MIU NE.

Blue: represents the LAN (Ethernet) back-to-back connection between

Pasolink+ NE.

2.6.4

Deleting a Network Element (NE).

To remove an NE:
1. Right-click on the NE to bring up the context menu.

2. Click on Delete in the context menu to remove the NE.

2.6.5

Deleting a line (cable)

To remove a line:
1. Right click on the line to bring up the context menu.

2. Click on Line Delete in the context menu to continue removing the line.

2.6.6

Setting Pasolink V3 and Pasolink -S Properties.

To modify Pasolink properties:
1. Right click on the selected Pasolink to bring up the context menu.

2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink Properties window.

3. The Pasolink Properties window will be displayed as shown below.

2.6.6.1

Editing Pasolink General Parameters

To change the Pasolink General configuration Parameters:
1. Right click on the selected Pasolink to bring up the context menu.
2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink Properties window.
3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. The default is the
General Tab window, which shows the current configuration.

4. In this window, the Direction, Pasolink Name Position, Area Name,

Pasolink Name, PM Type PM Type Selection Mode and Description can
be changed. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 5.1.

Table 5.1: Pasolink General Properties

Parameter

Definition

Equipment Type

Specifies the type of Pasolink equipment of the target NE.

(Pasolink V3 or Pasolink-S)

Network Element Name

Defines the station or site name of the Pasolink.

Area Name

Defines the name of the area where the Pasolink is located.

(Optional)

Note

Optional note used to describe the selected Pasolink

PMC Type

Defines the role of the Pasolink in the network. It can either

be a CPM, RPM or Sub-CPM

Name Position

Defines the position where the Pasolink Name will be

displayed in relation to the Pasolink bitmap in the workspace

Antenna Direction

Defines the direction where the Pasolink is facing in the

workspace.

2.6.6.2

Editing the Network Parameters

To change the Pasolink Network Parameters:
1. Right click on the selected Pasolink to bring up the context menu.
2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink Properties window.
3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. Click on Network Tab to
display the Network Parameter window.

b) Network tab of SCPMC

a) Network tab of CPMC

4. In this window, the IP Address, Opposite Pasolink IP Address, NMS IP
Address for Dual, IP Address for SCPM, Network Name, Network Name
(Second), Parent Pasolink Master, NetMask and Gateway can be
changed. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 5.2.

Table 5.2: Pasolink Network Properties

Parameter
Primary

Secondary*

Definition

IP Address

Defines the assigned IP Address

of the selected Pasolink

Subnet Mask

Defines which part of the PMC IP

Address will be masked and be
defined as its subnet. This also,
defines what class of IP
addressing is used. (i.e. Class A,
Class B, Class C, etc.)

Gateway IP Address

Defines the IP Address of the

gateway

Network Name

Defines the name of the primary

sub-network

Opposite Network
Element

Defines the IP Address of the

opposite station

IP Address of NMS (for

CPMC with multi-drop
only)

This IP address is only assigned

to the NMS port of the CPM if it is
in multi-drop or multi-branch
network.

IP Address of SCPM
(for SCPMC only)

IP address of the SCPMC in the

upper sub-network.

IP Address

Not used in RPMC. No entry if

the NE is RPMC

Network Name

Defines the name of the second

sub-network, if there are any,
that the selected Pasolink is
connected.

* In this field, the available information depends on the role of the target NE.

2.6.6.3

Editing Port Configuration Parameters

To change the Port Configuration Parameters:
1. Right click on the selected Pasolink to bring up the context menu.
2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink Properties window.
3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. Click on Port Tab to
display the Port Parameter window.

4. In this window, the DPU Port, NMS Port and the PNMS Port can be
customized or modified. The definitions of these parameters are listed in
Table 5.3.

Table 5.3: Port Configuration Parameter

Parameter
DPU Port

NMS Port

Definition
Action Mode

Defines the role of the DPU Port of Pasolink. *

Baud Rate

Defines the speed of the DPU Port in bits-persecond (bps).

Action Mode

Defines the role of the NMS Port of Pasolink.*

Baud Rate

Defines the speed of the NMS Port in bitsper-second (bps).

Mode

Defines the wiring (interface) protocol used

* This item will not be defined until Create Configuration is done.

2.6.6.4

Editing HDLC Configuration Parameter

To change the HDLC Configuration Parameters:
1. Right click on the selected Pasolink to bring up the context menu.
2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink Properties window.
3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. Click on HDLC Tab to
display the Port Parameter window.

4. In this window, the Master Timeout, Master Interval, Slave Timeout,

Auto Roll Change, Roll Change and High BER DPU Inhibit can be defined
and changed. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 5.4.

Table 5.4: HDLC Properties

Parameter

Definition

Master Timeout

The time in seconds wherein the PMC will assume that it

has lost communication link with the master PMC.

Master Interval

The time in seconds where in the PMC will check for the
polling signal from the master PMC.

Slave Timeout

The time in seconds wherein the master PMC will assume

that the link with its slave PMC is lost.

Auto Role Change

If enabled, the PMC will automatically change its role

from slave to master PMC, once it has lost its link with
the master PMC in the upper network. It will also
automatically change back to slave once the link with the
master is restored. This is normally set to "Enable".

Role Change Timeout

The elapsed time in seconds that the slave PM card waits

for the polling message from the CPMC before it changes
itself to assume the role of the CPMC.

High BER DPU Inhibit

If High BER DPU Inhibit is set to Enable, Hi BER alarm is

inhibited. This means that it will not be activated even if the
DPU port receives degraded data.

2.6.6.5

Editing Other Pasolink Parameters

To change the Other Pasolink Parameters:
1. Right click on the selected Pasolink to bring up the context menu.
2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink Properties window.
3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. Click on Others Tab to
display the Port Parameter window.

4. In this window, the Auto Set Time, Set Time Interval, Auto Write Back,
and Write Back Interval can be changed. The definitions of these
parameters are listed in Table 5.5.

Table 5.5: Other Properties

Parameter

Definition

Auto Set Time

If enabled, the PMC automatically sets it time to match that of

the PNMS or the CPMC.

Set Time Interval

The time interval before the PMC periodically synchronizes its

time to the PNMS or CMPMC.

Auto Writeback

If enabled, the PMC automatically writes the Log data and PM

data to the Flash ROM.

Write Back Interval

The time interval before the PMC writes the Log data and PM
data to the Flash ROM.

2.6.6.6

Editing Pasolink PNMS Parameters ( for CPMC only )

This parameter is relevant only to the NE that is assigned as CPMC.
To change the Pasolink V3 or Pasolink-S PNMS Parameters:
1. Right click on the selected Pasolink to bring up the context menu.
2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink Properties window.
3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. Click on PNMS Tab to display the
PNMS Parameter window.

4. In this window, the IP address and sunbet mask information of the PNMS port is
defined. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 5.6.

Table 5.6: PNMS Properties

Parameter
PNMS Connection

Definition
Defines the type of connection used by the
CPMC to the PNMS. The Pasolink CPMC can
connect to the PNMS PC either thru
RS232C/RS422 (Dial-Up) or LAN (IP)
connection.
Pasolink V3: RS232C/RS422/LAN
Pasolink-S : RS232C/RS422

LAN

IP address

IP address of LAN port of the target Pasolink.

Net Mask

Subnet mask of LAN port mentioned above.

Default Gateway

IP address of Default Gateway.

Normally the IP address of the
PNMS PC.

RS232C/RS422

Connection Type

Defines the type of connection used by the

CPMC to the PNMS. The Pasolink CPMC can
connect to the PNMS PC either thru Direct
connection (Dial-Up) or Router connection.

IP Address

When the RS232C or RS422 PNMS connection

is selected, the fields are sensitive. The IP
address defines that is used by the RS232C or
RS422 port of the Pasolink IDU.

Net Mask

Subnet Mask of the RS232C or RS422 port

mentioned above.

2.6.7

Setting Pasolink + Properties.

To modify Pasolink+ properties:
1. Right click on the selected Pasolink to bring up the context menu

2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink+ Properties window.

3. The Pasolink+ Properties window will be displayed as shown below

2.6.7.1

Editing Pasolink+ General Parameters

To change the Pasolink+ General configuration Parameters:
1. Right click on the selected Pasolink+ to bring up the context menu.
2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink+ Properties window.
3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. The default is the
General Tab window, which shows the current configuration.

4. In this window, the Direction, Pasolink Name Position, Area Name,

Pasolink Name, PM Type PM Type Selection Mode and Description can
be changed. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 6.1.

Table 6.1: Pasolink+ General Properties

Parameter
System

PMC Type

Position/Direction

Port Information

Definition
Equipment Type

The type of Pasolink+ equipment. (i.e. STM-1,

STM-0, PDH, etc.)

Network Element
Name

The name of the NE in the network.

Area Name

The area where the NE is located (optional).

Note

Additional description, or remark on the NE.

(optional)

PMC Type

Role of the PMC in the network. CPMC,

SCPMC or RPMC.

Root NE

Checked when selected NE is CPMC. This is

automatically checked by the NetCfgTool for
every Pasolnk + CPMC.

Subnet Separation
Mode

Automatically or Manually set the subnet of

the DPU/Radio port ant the NE1 port.

Radio/NE1 Interface

When the Subnet Separation mode is set to

manual, this parameter can be customized.
Either the DPU/NE1 is separated or in the
same subnet.

Name Position

The position of the text in the workspace can

be customized here.

Antenna Direction

The antenna icon in the workspace can be

customized to face either Right or Left.
This provides the IP information of the
available port in the Pasolink+ NE. The IP
address that the port uses and its subnet
mask can be viewed in this section.

2.6.7.2

Editing Pasolink+ Mode Parameters

In Pasolink+ network, the number of NEs per sub-network is selectable: 1,
5,13, 29, or 61 NE/subnetwork. To select the number of NEs per subnetwork,
you can manual set the assigned Netmask in this tab. Also the IP address
assignment on the selected NE can be manually assigned by enabling it in
this tab (Warning!!!: Please proceed with caution when manually assigning IP
addresses)

To change the Pasolink+ Mode Parameters:

1. Right click on the selected Pasolink+ to bring up the context menu.
2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink+ Properties window.
3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. The default is the
General Tab window, which shows the current configuration. Click on the
Mode tab to display the Mode parameters.

4. In this window, the IP address and Netmask assignment mode can be

selected. The default and recommended setting of this parameter is Auto
or automatic IP address assignment of the NetConfig Tool.

2.6.7.3

Editing Pasolink+ Radio/NE1 Parameters

To change the Pasolink+ Radio/NE1 Parameters:
1. Right click on the selected Pasolink+ to bring up the context menu.
2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink+ Properties window.
3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. The default is the
General Tab window, which shows the current configuration. Click on the
Radio/NE1 tab to bring up the Pasolink+ port information.

4. In this window, the IP Address information of the Pasolink+ ports are

defined. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 6.2.
NOTE: The IP addresses, Net Masks can only be manually set if it is set
to Manual in Mode tab. (See 2.6.6.2 Editing Pasolink+ Mode Parameters)

Table 6.2: Pasolink Radio/NE1 Properties

Parameter
IP Address

Port Setting

Definition
Bridge IP Address

IP address of the Bridge or LAN port of the

Pasolink+ IDU

Bridge Netmask

Subnet mask of the LAN port

IP Address of Radio

IP address of the DPU/Radio port.

Netmask of Radio

Subnet mask of the DPU/Radio Port

IP Address of NE1

IP address of NE1 port

Netmask of NE1

Subnet mask of NE1 port

Radio /Speed

Speed of the DPU port of the Pasolink+ radio

Radio /Opposite IP
Address

IP address of the opposite Pasolink+ radio

(DPU port).

NE1 /Speed

Speed of the NE1 port of the target Pasolink+

NE1 /Mode

The HDLC mode of NE1 port. Enabled only

when NE1 (64000 bps is used).

2.6.7.4

Editing Pasolink+ NE2 Parameters

To change the Pasolink+ NE2 Parameters:
1. Right click on the selected Pasolink+ to bring up the context menu.
2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink+ Properties window.
3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. The default is the
General Tab window, which shows the current configuration. Click on the
NE2 tab to bring up the Pasolink+ NE2 port information.

4. In this window, the IP Address information of the Pasolink+ NE2 port is

defined. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 6.3.

Table 6.3: Pasolink NE2 Properties

Parameter
Common

HDLC

Definition
Data Link

Type of data link protocol used by NE2. This

is always set at HDLC when connected in
multi-drop with another Pasolink+. The data
link will be set to PPP when connected to a
Pasolink V3 CPMC.

IP Address

IP address of NE2.

Net Mask

Subnet mask of NE2 port.

Speed

Speed of NE2 port.

Mode

Specifies if the NE2 port is used in HDLC. The

NE2 port can either be Master or Slave.

Terminal Auto Assign

Automatically allow the NetConfig tool to

terminate the HDLC connection of the
selected NEs NE2 port, if it is the last port in
the HDLC line. (Recommended)

Terminate

If Terminal Auto Assign is set to Manual, the

termination on the NE2 port can be set to On
or Off.

2.6.7.5

Editing Pasolink+ LAN (B-B) Parameters

To change the Pasolink+ LAN (B-B) Parameters:
1. Right click on the selected Pasolink+ to bring up the context menu.
2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink+ Properties window.
3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. The default is the
General Tab window, which shows the current configuration. Click on the
LAN (B-B) tab to display the LAN (B-B) parameters.

4. The IP address and Netmask of the LAN port used in back-to-back

connection can be defined in this window.

2.6.7.6

Editing Pasolink+ PNMS Parameters (for CPMC only)

This parameter is relevant only to the NE that is assigned as CPMC.

To change the Pasolink+ PNMS Parameters:

4. In this window, the IP Address and subnet mask information of the

PNMS port is defined. The definitions of these parameters are listed in
Table 6.4. (See also 2.7 Network Properties: Setting-up the PNMS
Connection.)

Table 6.4: Pasolink NE2 Properties

Parameter

Definition

PNMS Connection

Defines the type of connection used by the

CPMC to the PNMS. The Pasolink+ CPMC
can connect to the PNMS PC either thru V.11
(Dial-UP) connection or LAN (IP) connection.
This is selectable in the Network Properties
General Tab PPP connection. (See 2.7
Setting PNMS Connection.)

LAN

IP Address

When the Ethernet connection is selected, the

LAN fields are sensitive. The IP address
defines that that is used by the LAN port of
the Pasolink+ IDU. Note that is only used
when the LAN port is used for PNMS
connection
IP address of LAN port of the Pasolink+. This
is only set if the selected NE is a CPMC.

V.11 (Default)

Net Mask

Subnet mask of LAN port mentioned above.

IP Address

When the Dial-Up connection is selected, the

V.11 fields are sensitive. The IP address
defines that that is used by the V.11 port of
the Pasolink+ IDU. Note that is only used
when the V.11 port is used for PNMS
connection.

Net Mask

Subnet Mask of the V.11 port mentioned

above.

Speed

Connection speed used by the dial-up.

2.6.7.7

Editing Pasolink+ Routing Parameters

To change the Pasolink+ Routing Parameters:
1. Right click on the selected Pasolink+ to bring up the context menu.
2. Click on Properties to open the Pasolink+ Properties window.
3. The Pasolink Properties window will appear. The default is the
General Tab window, which shows the current configuration. Click on the
Routing tab to display the routing parameters.

4. The IP address of the Default Gateway can be set in this window. The
Default Gateway IP address is normally the IP address of the PNMS PC
or the associated router of the PNMS.

2.6.7.8

Editing Pasolink+ SNTP Parameters

Pasolink+ support Simple Network Time Protocol, used to synchronize its
internal clock to a defined Time-server in the network.

To change the Pasolink+ SNTP Parameters:

4. The Time Synchronization mode can be set in this window. The time on
the Pasolink+ CRTL module can either be synchronized to the PNMS PC,
a time-server with SNTP in the network or set to None or no time
synchronization. The IP address of the time-server as well as the Refresh
Interval- the time in seconds that has elapsed before the NE will try to
synchronize its internal clock to a specified time-server can be set in this
window.

2.6.8

Line Concentrator Properties

Line Concentrator is a Stand-alone MIU that is used as a CPMC to poll other NEs in its
sub-network.
To modify MIU properties:
1. Right click on the selected MIU to bring up the context menu.

2. Click on Properties to open the Properties window of the selected Line concentrator.

3. The Properties window of the Line Concentrator contains the parameters shown and
defined in Table 7.1 below:
Table 7.1: Line Concentrator Properties
Parameter
System

Definition
Equipment

In Line Concentrator this field will display Line Concentrator

and will be grayed-out/not selectable.

Redundancy

Not Applicable.

Total PMC

The total number of PMCs needed to monitor the selected

equipment.
NOTE: In case of Line concentrator, ONLY 1 PMC is allowed.
DO NOT set the Total PMC to a value greater than 1.

Symbol

Type

Not Applicable.

Repeater Type

Not Applicable.

Bit Rate ID

Not Applicable.

FASYNC Alarm
Active

Not Applicable.

Name

The name that will be associated with the selected Line

concentrator symbol.
NOTE: This is the primary name NE in the workspace. This
name will NOT be associated to the configuration file for this
NE. To set the name for the configuration file see section
2.6.8.1.1 Editing the Line Concentrator NE General Tab,
Table 7.2)

MIU

Name Position

The position where the name of the selected Line

concentrator will be displayed.

Antenna Direction

Defines which side the NMS line will be added on the

Line concentrator. This setting only applies in the
workspace and is NOT reflected on the configuration
files.

CMPC Normal

This button contains the NE properties of the Line

concentrator. This contains the network, HDLC, port and
other parameters connected to the NMS setting of the MIU.
(See Appendix A: MIU Setting)

4. Click on [OK] button after completing the Line concentrator properties setup.

2.6.8.1
CMPC Normal
To set the NE properties of the MIU:

1. Right-click on the target Line Concentrator.

2. Select Properties from the context menu.
3. Click on [CPMC Normal] button on the ensuing window.

4. The NE properties of the Line concentrator will be displayed. Click on [OK]

button to apply the save and close the window. [Cancel] button will close the
window without saving the changes.

2.6.8.1.1

Editing the Line Concentrator NE Properties General Tab

To change the Line Concentrator General configuration Parameters:

1. Right click on the selected Line Concentrator to bring up the context menu.
2. Click on Properties to open the line concentrator Properties window.
3. Click on [CMPC Normal] button.
4. The NE Properties window will appear. The default is the General Tab window,
which shows the current configuration.

5. In this window, the NE Name, Area Name, Performance and A/D Convert Type can
be changed. The definitions of these parameters are listed in Table 7.2.

Table 7.2 General MIU Properties

Parameter
System

PMC Type

Definition
NE Name

The name that will be associated to the

target NE. This name will be applied in
the configuration files

Area Name

The area where the NE is located

(optional).

Note

Additional description of the NE

(optional).

PMC Usage

Not Available

Equipment Type

Displayed as Line Concentrator (not

selectable).

Performance Monitor
Input

Not Available.

A/D Convert Type

The number of Analog-to-Digital

conversions used in the MIU. The MIU
is capable of processing a maximum of
two (2) A/D conversions.
Set as CPMC for line concentrators
cannot be modified.

2.6.8.1.2 Editing the MIU Network Properties

(See 2.6.5.2 Editing the Network Parameters.)
2.6.8.1.3

Editing the Line Concentrators HDLC Properties

To change the HDLC configuration Parameters:

1. Right click on the selected Line concentrator to bring up the context menu.
2. Click on Properties to open the Properties window.
3. Click on [CMPC Normal] button.
4. The NE Properties window will appear. The default is the HDLC Tab window,
which shows the current configuration.

5. The HDLC properties window contains the parameters concerning the HDLC
settings of the target Line Concentrator. Note that the HDLC default values are
the optimum (recommended) settings. The definition of the HDLC parameters is
shown in Table 7.3.

Table 7.3 HDLC Properties

Parameters
HDLC Timer

Role Change

HDLC Relay

Definition
Master Timeout

The time in seconds wherein the PMC

will assume that it has lost
communication link with the master
PMC.

Master Interval

The time in seconds where in the PMC

will check for the polling signal from the
master PMC.

Slave Timeout

The time in seconds wherein the master

PMC will assume that the link with its
slave PMC is lost.

Auto Role Change

If enabled, the PMC will automatically

change its role from slave to master
PMC, once it has lost its link with the
master PMC in the upper network. It
will also automatically change back to
slave once the link with the master is
restored. This is normally set to
"Enable".

Role Change
Timeout

The elapsed time in seconds that the

slave PM card waits for the polling
message from the CPMC before it
changes itself to assume the role of the
CPMC.

High BER DPU

Inhibit

If High BER DPU Inhibit is set to Enable,

Hi BER alarm is inhibited. This means
that it will not be activated even if the
DPU port receives degraded data.

2.6.8.1.4 Editing the Line Concentrator Port Properties

To change the Port configuration Parameters:
1. Right click on the selected Line Concentrator to bring up the context menu.
2. Click on Properties to open the Properties window.
3. Click on [CMPC Normal] button.
4. The MIUs NE Properties window will appear. The default is the Port Tab window,
which shows the current configuration.

5. The Port properties window contains the parameters defining the port settings
of the target Line Concentrator. The definition of the Port parameters is shown in
Table 7.4.

Table 7.4 Port Properties

Parameters

Definition

DPU Port*

Action Mode

Defines the role of the DPU Port of

Pasolink.
Disabled for Line Concentrator.

NMS Port

Baud Rate

Not applicable.

Mode

Not applicable.

Action Mode

Defines the role of the NMS Port of

Pasolink.
Set to Master for Line concentrators.

Baud Rate

Defines the speed of the NMS Port in

bits-per-second (bps).

Mode

Defines the wiring (interface) protocol

used

Terminal Control

Terminates the RS485 protocol line

when enabled.

* Not used by Line concentrator.

2.6.8.1.5 Other Properties

To change the Line concentrator Port configuration Parameters:
1. Right click on the selected Line Concentrator to bring up the context menu.
2. Click on Properties to open the MIU Properties window.
3. Click on [CMPC/RPMC Normal] button.
4. The Line Concentrators NE Properties window will appear. The default is the
Other Tab window, which shows the current configuration.

5. The Other properties window contains the parameters defining the Time and
Flash ROM settings of the target Line Concentrator. The definition of the Other
parameters is shown in Table 7.5.

Table 7.5 Other Properties

Parameter
Set Time

Flash ROM

Definition
Auto Set Time

If enabled, the PMC automatically sets it

time to match that of the PNMS or the
CPMC.

Set Time Interval

The time interval before the PMC

periodically synchronizes its time to the
PNMS or CMPMC.

Auto Write Back

If enabled, the PMC automatically writes

the Log data and PM data to the Flash
ROM.

Write Back Interval

The time interval before the PMC writes

the Log data and PM data to the Flash
ROM.

2.6.8.1.6 Editing Line Concentrators PNMS Properties

To change the Line Concentrator PNMS configuration Parameters:
1. Right click on the selected MIU to bring up the context menu.
2. Click on Properties to open the MIU Properties window.
3. Click on [CMPC Normal] button.
4. The Line Concentrators NE Properties window will appear. The default is the
PNMS Tab window, which shows the current configuration.

5. The PNMS properties window contains the parameters defining the PNMS
connection type, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and other network
parameters of the Line concentrator. The definition of the PNMS port parameters
is shown in Table 7.6.

Table 7.6 PNMS Properties

Parameter

Definition

PNMS Connection

Defines the type of connection that the PMC

in the Line concentrator has with the PNMS.
There are three (3) possible PNMS
connections allowed by the PMC namely:
RS-232C: PNMS connects to the PMC using
RS-232C/19.2kbps Asynchronous interface.
RS-422: PNMS connects to the PMC using
RS422/19.2kbps/V.11 Asynchronous
Interface
LAN: PMC connects directly to an Ethernet
network using 10BaseT/10Mbps interface.

LAN*

IP Address

Defines the IP address that will be assigned

to the LAN-PNMS port of the PMC.

Net Mask

Defines the subnet mask used by the LAN

port of the PMC.

Default Gateway

Defines the IP address where of the

machine where the traps from the PMC will
be forwarded.
In cases where the PNMS PC/WS is in the
same network (LAN) as the PMC, this will
be normally the IP address of the PNMS
PC/WS.
In case of WAN or networks wherein the
PNMS is located in another network, this
will be the IP address of the nearest router.

RS232C/RS422 Connection Type

Specifies whether the RS232C/RS422

connection is Direct or through Router.
Direct - connection means the PNMS PC
connects to the CPMC using its local COM
ports.
Router means that the CPMC is connected
to the PNMS through a router. In this case the
IP address must be in the same subnet as the
routers serial port.

IP Address

Defines the IP address that will be assigned

to the PNMS port of the PMC.

Net Mask

Defines the subnet mask used by the PNMS

port of the PMC.

*Option only available if the PMC used in the Line Concentrator supports LAN connection

2.6.9

MIU Properties
To modify MIU properties:
1. Right click on the selected MIU to bring up the context menu

2. Click on Properties to open the Properties window of the selected MIU.

3. The Properties window of the MIU contains the parameters shown and defined in
Table 7.1 below:
Table 8.1: MIU Properties
Parameter
System

Symbol

Definition
Equipment

Specifies the type of equipment monitored by the MIU. (2000S or

2300S or 2500S or 2600S or 3000S or 3500S or Other
equipment).

Redundancy

The redundancy of the selected equipment. (1+0, 1+ 1, or N+1

system.)

Total PMC

The total number of PMCs needed to monitor the selected

equipment.

Type

When the selected equipment is 2000S or 2500S or 2600S, the

termination type is specified in this parameter. The equipment
type specified above can either be Repeater or Terminal type.

Repeater Type

The repeater type specifies the mode of repeating the signal at

the 2600S radio. The 2600S can function as either a Dropins or
Through repeater. This is only available for 2600S radio that has
the repeater function enabled. (See also Type.)

Bit Rate ID

This parameter specifies the bit rate of the 2500S radio (32MB,
8x2MB or 4x2MB). When Other Equipment is selected the bit
rate selection is (34MB, 17MB, or 8MB). This parameter is not
available for other equipment types. This data is used for the
Block Error Counter (BEC) of the Performance Monitor function.

FASYNC Alarm Active

Specifies when the FASYNC alarm is active for the selected

equipment. (Low Active or High Active) This data is used in UAS
measurement of the Performance Monitor.

Name

The primary name that will be associated with the target MIUs
symbol in the workspace. This name will be the displayed on the
NetCfgTool workspace and will NOT be associated to the
configuration files.
To set the NE name for the configuration files, please go to
section 2.6.9.1.1 Editing the MIU NE Properties General Tab,
Table 8.2) and set the PMCs individually if more than one PMC
is installed in the target MIU.

MIU

Name Position

The position where the name of the target MIU will be displayed.

Antenna Direction

Defines which side the NMS line will be added on the Line
concentrator. This setting only applies in the workspace
and is NOT reflected on the configuration files.

PMC Button

This button contains the NE properties of the MIU. This contains

the network, HDLC, port and other parameters connected to the
NMS setting of the MIU. It also describes the PMC type (CPMC,
SCPMC, or RPMC) and the PMC Usage (Normal, Additional PC,
Regular CH, or Protection CH). (See Appendix A: MIU Setting)

[CMPC/SCPCM/RPMC
Normal/Additional/etc]

4. Click on [OK] button after completing the MIU properties setup.

2.6.9.1 PMC Button - CMPC/SCPMC/RPMC Normal/Additional PMC

To set the NE properties of the MIU:

1. Right-click on the target MIU NE.

2. Select Properties from the context menu.
3. Click on [CPMC/RPMC Normal] button on the ensuing window.

4. The NE properties of the MIU will be displayed. Click on [OK] button to apply
the save and close the window. [Cancel] button will close the window without
saving the changes.

2.6.9.1.1

Editing the MIU properties General Tab

To change the MIU General configuration Parameters:

1. Right click on the selected MIU to bring up the context menu.
2. Click on Properties to open the MIU Properties window.
3. Click on [CMPC/RPMC Normal] button.
4. The MIUs NE Properties window will appear. The default is the General Tab
window, which shows the current configuration.

5. In this window, the NE Name, Area Name, PMC Usage, Equipment Type,
Performance Monitoring and A/D Convert Type can be changed. The definitions of
these parameters are listed in Table 7.2.

Table 8.2 General MIU Properties

Parameter
System

PMC Type

Definition
NE Name

The name that will be associated to the

target NE. This name will be applied in
the configuration files.

Area Name

The area where the NE is located

(optional).

Note

Additional description of the NE

(optional).

PMC Usage

In case that the selected MIU contains

more than one PMC. The following PMC
usage will apply:
1. ) For 1+0/1+1/Line Concentrator/Other
Equipment system: a.)1st PMC is used as
Normal. b.) and the other PMC's are used
as Additional PMC.
2.) For N+1 system: a) 1st PMC is used as
Protection CH. B.) and the other PMC's
are used as Regular CH or Additional
PMC.

Equipment Type

The type of equipment monitored by

the target MIU.

Performance Monitor
Input

The number of MIU channels used for

performance monitoring functions. The
MIU can accommodate up to 2 CH for
performance monitoring purposes.

A/D Convert Type

The number of Analog-to-Digital

conversions used in the MIU. The MIU
is capable of processing a maximum of
two (2) A/D conversions.
The role of the PMC in the target MIU
NE in the HDLC chain.

2.6.9.1.2 Editing the MIU Network Properties

(See 2.6.5.2 Editing the Network Parameters.)
2.6.9.1.3

Editing the MIU HDLC Properties

To change the MIU HDLC configuration Parameters:

1. Right click on the selected MIU to bring up the context menu.
2. Click on Properties to open the MIU Properties window.
3. Click on [CMPC/RPMC Normal] button.
4. The MIUs NE Properties window will appear. The default is the HDLC Tab window,
which shows the current configuration.

5. The HDLC properties window contains the parameters concerning the HDLC
settings of the target MIU. Note that the HDLC default values are the optimum
(recommended) settings. The definition of the HDLC parameters is shown in
Table 7.3.

Table 8.3 MIU HDLC Properties

Parameters
HDLC Timer

Role Change

HDLC Relay

Definition
Master Timeout

The time in seconds wherein the PMC

will assume that it has lost
communication link with the master
PMC.

Master Interval

The time in seconds where in the PMC

will check for the polling signal from the
master PMC.

Slave Timeout

The time in seconds wherein the master

PMC will assume that the link with its
slave PMC is lost.

Auto Role Change

If enabled, the PMC will automatically

Role Change
Timeout

The elapsed time in seconds that the

slave PM card waits for the polling
message from the CPMC before it
changes itself to assume the role of the
CPMC.

High BER DPU

Inhibit

If High BER DPU Inhibit is set to Enable,

Hi BER alarm is inhibited. This means
that it will not be activated even if the
DPU port receives degraded data.

2.6.9.1.4 Editing the MIU Port Properties

To change the MIU Port configuration Parameters:
1. Right click on the selected MIU to bring up the context menu.
2. Click on Properties to open the MIU Properties window.
3. Click on [CMPC/RPMC Normal] button.
4. The MIUs NE Properties window will appear. The default is the Port Tab window,
which shows the current configuration.

5. The Port properties window contains the parameters defining the port settings
of the target MIU. The definition of the Port parameters is shown in Table 7.4.

Table 8.4 Port Properties

Parameters

Definition

DPU Port*

Action Mode

Defines the role of the DPU Port of

Pasolink.

Baud Rate

Defines the speed of the DPU Port in

bits-per-second (bps).

Mode

Defines the protocol used in the DPU

port. RS-422/RS232 and G.703 can be
used in the MIUs DPU port.

Action Mode

Defines the role of the NMS Port of

Pasolink.

Baud Rate

Defines the speed of the NMS Port in

bits-per-second (bps).

Mode

Defines the wiring (interface) protocol

used

Terminal Control

Terminates the RS485 protocol line

when enabled

NMS Port

2.6.9.1.5 Editing the MIU Other Properties

To change the MIU Port configuration Parameters:
1. Right click on the selected MIU to bring up the context menu.
2. Click on Properties to open the MIU Properties window.
3. Click on [CMPC/RPMC Normal] button.
4. The MIUs NE Properties window will appear. The default is the Other Tab window,
which shows the current configuration.

5. The Other properties window contains the parameters defining the Time and
Flash ROM settings of the target MIU. The definition of the Other parameters is
shown in Table 7.5.

Table 8.5 Other Properties

Parameter
Set Time

Flash ROM

Definition
Auto Set Time

If enabled, the PMC automatically sets it

time to match that of the PNMS or the
CPMC.

Set Time Interval

The time interval before the PMC

periodically synchronizes its time to the
PNMS or CMPMC.

Auto Write Back

If enabled, the PMC automatically writes

the Log data and PM data to the Flash
ROM.

Write Back Interval

The time interval before the PMC writes

the Log data and PM data to the Flash
ROM.

2.6.9.1.6 Editing the MIU PNMS Properties

Table 8.6 PNMS Properties

Parameter

Definition

PNMS Connection

Defines the type of connection that the PMC

LAN*

IP Address

Defines the IP address that will be assigned

to the LAN-PNMS port of the PMC.

Net Mask

Defines the subnet mask used by the LAN

port of the PMC.

Default Gateway

Defines the IP address where of the

RS232C/RS422

Connection Type

Specifies whether the RS232C/RS422

IP Address

Defines the IP address that will be assigned

to the PNMS port of the PMC.

Net Mask

Defines the subnet mask used by the PNMS

port of the PMC.

*Option only available if the PMC used in the MIU supports LAN connection.

2.6.10 Setting line (cable) Properties.

To modify line properties:
1. Right click on the line to bring up the context menu.

2. Click on Line Properties on the context menu.

3. The Line Properties window will appear. In this window, the Connect Mode of the
two Pasolinks connected with back-to-back connection can be changed. RS-485 or
RS-232C can be used. Connect Port specifies the Pasolink+ port where line (backto-back) is to be connected this is only available for Pasolink + NEs. Pasolink+ can
have back-to-back connections on NE1, NE2 or LAN ports.

2.7

Network Properties: Naming the individual networks in a workspace

Since one workspace can contain a number of networks, the NetCfgTool allows
you to provide useful names to each of the networks. By default, Network-x,
where x is the network number, is assigned.
To set the network name:
1. Click on Network Properties from the main menu.

2. Enter the name you want to be associated to this workspace/network in the

Network Name box.
3. Click on [OK] button to apply the new setting.

2.8

Network Properties: Network Address and Subnet Setting

The IP addresses assigned by the NetCfgTool to Pasolink network depends on
the assigned Network Address and Subnet mask in the Network Properties
window. (Please refer to the PNMS Engineering Manual for the network-sizing
rule and IP addressing scheme.)
To set the subnet of the selected network:
1. Click on Network Properties from the main menu.
2. Click on Subnet Tab on the ensuing window.

3. By the default the NetCfgTool will utilize the private network address
172.18.0.0 with subnet mask 255.255.254.0. This subnet allocates 512 IP
addresses to the selected network. You can modify this subnet by selecting
the default subnet and clicking on [Modify] button.
In cases wherein the network was initially assigned a smaller subnet, you can
add another subnet when the IP address runs out. Click on [Add] button to
assign a new subnet to the selected network.
**For example, network address 10.10.10.0 with subnet mask
255.255.255.192 was initially assigned to the selected network. This means
only 64 address are allocated initially. If the number of NEs exceeds 62, then
a new subnet must be assigned to the network to allocate new IP addresses
on the new NEs.
NOTE: The maximum number of NEs per CPMC network is 416 NEs
regardless to whether more than 416 IP addresses are assigned to the
network. (See PNMS Engineering Manual)

4. The ensuing window, Network Address window, allows you to modify the
default subnet by either changing the Network Address or the Subnet mask
that will be used by the selected network. You can increase or decrease the
allocated IP address on the selected network by modifying the subnet mask
and the network address on this window. (Refer to Appendix A: Subnets to
see the available subnets in the Pasolink network.)
In the example shown below, where the network address 172.18.0.64 with
subnet mask 255.255.255.192 was given to the selected network, NetCfgTool
will allocate IP addreses 172.18.0.65-126 to this network. Note that in this
example 62 IP addresses were assigned and 2 were assigned for network
address (172.18.0.64) and broadcast address (172.18.0.127). Click on [OK]
to apply the new subnet.

When the [Add] button was clicked in step.3, the ensuing window enables you
to define another subnet that will be added to the existing subnet. Click on
[Add] button to apply the new subnet.

5. Click on [OK] button to apply the new settings.

2.9

Creating Configuration
Create Configuration function allows flexibility in designing network configuration.
This function can automatically make configuration for PM Cards and PNMS. IP
Addresses and PM Type are automatically assigned to the PM Cards in the
workspace. Configuration is done, by considering the size and the number of NE's
available in the network.

To create configurations:
1. Verify that the workspace is already finished and that all the Pasolinks and back-toback (B-B) lines to be contained in this network have been inserted. Also verify that
the CPMC Properties and PPP connection have been properly set. (See sections 2.7
Setting PPP connection and 2.8 CPMC Properties.)
2. Click on Tools | Create Configuration in the main menu.

3. The create configuration window wizard will be displayed. Click on [Next] button to
continue.

3. Check the Automatically set PMC type box if necessary on the ensuing window. By
ticking this box, NetConfig Tool will automatically set PMC type and allocate NE's
according to the maximum number of NE's that can be contained in a sub-network.
Click on [Next] button to continue.

4. A message box, stating the status of the configuration will appear. If there are no
errors encountered in the creation of the network configuration, this message will just
prompt the user that process was "Completed successfully". Click on [Next] button to
continue.

6. Click on [Finish] button to complete the operation. The [Changed NEs List] button
provides information of the NEs that have been modified in when the
configuration was created. This is a useful feature when modifying an existing
network configuration.
Note: The Changed NEs list shows which configuration files of the existing NEs
have been changed. To make sure that the accurate Change NE List is displayed,
Export Configuration File to PM Card of the active workspace before using the
Create Configuration function.

6. Slide over the pointer on the NEs displayed in the workspace to verify if all the
NEs have been assigned with appropriate IP address and names.

2.10 Viewing the Subnet Information

NetCfgTool allows you to view the subnet information of the currently active or
selected network. The subnet information contains the Network Address (and
subnet mask) and IP addresses of the NEs in the selected network.
To view the subnet information:
1. Click on Tools | Subnet Information in the main menu.

2. The Subnet Information contains the following information about the selected
network:
Network Address column: The network address is divided in to two parts
this division represented by the / sign. The IP address on the left of the / is
the network address of the NE and the one on the right is the subnet mask.
Network Element Name: the associated name of the network element.
IP Address: The IP address assigned to the NE. For SCPMCs with two IP
addresses, this is normally the Primary IP address on the NE.

2.11 Exporting Network Configuration files.

2.11.1 Exporting Network Configuration files for PNMS
This function exports the data file for the PNMS, which allows the network designer to
easily modify the network. The NetConfig Tool creates NetConnect.dat file and this file
can be later copied to the PNMS directory to facilitate the addition of new Pasolinks in the
NMS network.
To export network configuration file for PMNS:
1. Click on File | Export | File for PNMS on the main menu.

2. Specify the directory or folder where the NetCfg2Pnms.dat file will be saved. Note:
you can save the file in another file name just make sure that the file type is
NetCfgToolFiles(*.dat).

3. Click on OK button to continue the process.

4. Verify that the file saved in the specified folder.

2.11.2 Exporting Network Configuration Files for PM Card

This function allows the user to create PM card configuration files automatically.
NetConfig Tool, creates the configuration for the given network and exports all
configuration files (system.cfg and network.cfg) for each of the specified sites PMC's
in the workspace.) This ultimately, saves time and minimizes error in the network
design process.
To export network configuration file for PM Card:
1. Click on File | Export | Configuration Files for PM Card on the main menu.

2. Specify the directory of folder where the PM Card network configuration file will be
exported. The file type of the exported file should be config (*.cfg). The file will be
stored in /../PM-Card/Network-x folder.

3. Click on [OK] button to continue the process.

4. Verify that the file saved in the specified folder.

2.12 Saving the current workspace.

This function allows the network designer to save the current workspace in an *.nct file
format that can be opened using the NetConfig Tool for future modifications in the
network. It is recommended that the user save the existing workspace for an easier
addition, and/or modification of the existing NMS network.
To save the current workspace:
1. Click on File Save from the main menu of the main window.

2. Specify the Folder and File Name where the current workspace will be saved.
3. Click on [Save] button.
4. Verify that the workspace was saved in the selected folder.

2.13 About Network Configuration Tool.

To verify the version of the NetConfig Tool being used:
1. Click on Help | About NetCfgTool from the main menu of the main window.

2. Click on OK button to close the about box.

Multiple CPMC Workspace

PNMS in normal operations manages more than one CPMC cluster. This section
describes the procedure in creating multiple-CPMC configuration for the PNMS.
By default, the NetConfig Tool opens one workspace during startup. Each workspace
represents one network and each network in turn represents one CPMC cluster or group.
The default workspace is displayed as Network 0 in the NetConfig Tool window.
To add another CPMC cluster or group
1. Click on Network New. This will open a new workspace in the NetConfig Tool.

2. Add the new NEs the new workspace as necessary.

3. You have to separately Create Configuration for each workspace/network. Select the
network that you want to create configuration and then click on Tools Create
Configuration.
4. The number of workspace depends on the network-sizing rule defined in the PNMS
Engineering Manual.

Appendix A: MIU Settings

The NE Properties of the individual PMC you have to click on the PMC button on the MIU
block of the MIU Properties. This appendix will explain the naming convention used in the
PMC button show below.
(1)

(2)

The name of the PMC button is comprised of two distinct parts: (1) PMC type, (2) PMC
Usage. The PMC type can either be RPMC, CPMC or SCPMC depending on the role of
the PMC in the HLDC polling.
The PMC Usage depends on the order of the PMC in the MIU and the redundancy. The
table below illustrates the PMC usage convention used in the MIU.
Total PMC

Redundant System

PMC Type/PMC Usage

Total PMC = 1 (Line

concentrator/other equipment with
no redundancy).

1+0/1+1

RPMC Normal
CPMC Normal
SCPMC Normal

N+1

RPMC Protection CH
CPMC Protection CH
SCPMC Protection CH

Line Concentrator/
Other Equipment

RPMC Normal
CPMC Normal
SCPMC Normal

Total PMC >= 2

1+0/1+1

RPMC Additional PMC

N+1

RPMC Regular CH

For N+1 configuration, the default value of the PMC Usage

is Regular CH. When adding new PMCs the user must
change the PMC usage of the additional PMCs individually
in the MIU properties window.

When changing the PMC Usage a warning message will

appear. (i.e When adding a new PMC on the existing
system the new PMC will be labeled as Additional PMC.)

Line Concentrator

RPMC Additional PMC

The additional PMCs are sequential. When deleting a PMC, the NetCfgTool will delete the last PMC
added first. This means you cannot add an additional PMC without deleting the PMCs below it first.

Appendix B: Subnets

Subnet Mask

Table 10: Pasolink and Pasolink+ radio IP available sub-network

Number of available IP address
Range
Network Address
/subnet

255.255.254.0
(Default)
255.255.255.0
255.255.255.128

512 (2 class-C subnets)

(0~511)

xxx.xxx.xxx.0

256 (1 class-C subnet)

128 (2 subnets)

255.255.255.192

64 (4 subnets)

255.255.255.224

32 (8 subnets)

255.255.255.240

16 (16 subnets)

(0~255)
(0~127)
(128~255)
(0~63)
(64~127)
(127~191)
(192~255)
(0~31)
(32~63)
(64~95)
(96~127)
(128~159)
(160~191)
(192~223)
(224~255)
(0~15)
(16~31)
(32~47)
(48~63)
(64~79)
(80~95)
(96~111)
(112~127)
(128~143)
(144~159)

xxx.xxx.xxx.0
xxx.xxx.xxx.0
xxx.xxx.xxx.128
xxx.xxx.xxx.0
xxx.xxx.xxx.64
xxx.xxx.xxx.128
xxx.xxx.xxx.192
xxx.xxx.xxx.0
xxx.xxx.xxx.32
xxx.xxx.xxx.64
xxx.xxx.xxx.96
xxx.xxx.xxx.128
xxx.xxx.xxx.160
xxx.xxx.xxx.192
xxx.xxx.xxx.224
xxx.xxx.xxx.0
xxx.xxx.xxx.16
xxx.xxx.xxx.32
xxx.xxx.xxx.48
xxx.xxx.xxx.64
xxx.xxx.xxx.80
xxx.xxx.xxx.96
xxx.xxx.xxx.112
xxx.xxx.xxx.128
xxx.xxx.xxx.144

(160~175)
(176~191)

xxx.xxx.xxx.160
xxx.xxx.xxx.176

(192~207)

xxx.xxx.xxx.192

(208~223)

xxx.xxx.xxx.208

(224~239)

xxx.xxx.xxx.224

(240~255)

xxx.xxx.xxx.240

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011105

P
N
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ASOLINK

ETWORK

Install Manual
(WindowsNT)

ANAGEMENT

YSTEM

NEC Corporation
Copyright 2001

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Table of Contents
1.

Order of Installation ...................................................................................................................1

Windows NT RAS Setup (Windows NT networking is not yet installed.)................................2

Windows NT RAS Setting (Windows NT with networking already installed) ...................12

Dial-up Setting..........................................................................................................................15

Confirmation of Dial Up Setting ..............................................................................................18

PNMS Setup..............................................................................................................................21

Launching PNMS......................................................................................................................26

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1. Order of Installation
Notice
-Before installing PNMS, Installation of Internet Explorer 5.0 or more is required.
-Installation of Acrobat Reader is also required in order to see a help file.
Order of installation is described as below.

Step 1:
Windows NT Remote Access Service (RAS)
Setup

Step 2:
Dial-up Networking Setup

Step 3:
Pasolink Network Management System (PNMS)
Setup

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2. Windows NT RAS Setup (Windows NT networking is not yet installed.)

(1)

Click on Start | Setting | Control Panel on the Windows NT start tab.

(2)

Click on Network icon to start configuring the network. Click on Yes button to continue
installing networking service.

(3)

Check on Remote access to the network box on Network Setup Wizard, and Cclick on Next
button to continue.

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(4)

Click on Next button to start searching for network adapters.

(5)

Check on TCP/IP Protocol and click on Next button to continue.

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(6)

Select all network services on the list and click on Next button to continue.

(7)

Click on Next button to continue.

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(8)

Insert Windows NT Installation CD and input Path. Then click on Continue button.

(9)

Confirmation of DHCP. Click on No button.

(10) Remote Access Setup window, Click on Yes button.

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(11) Check on Dont detect my modem box and click on Next button to continue.

(12) Select Standard Modem Types and Standard 19200 Modem from Manufacturers and
Models list respectively. Click on Next button to continue.

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(13) Select Selected ports and COM1, then click on Next button to continue. If you are using
multi-port configuration, select All ports to install the standard 19200 bps modem driver to
all available COM ports.

(14) Click on Finish button to finalize the new modem installation.

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(15) Select COM1-Standard 19200 bps Modem and click on OK button to continue.

(16) Click on Yes button on the confirmation message window to apply new settings.

(17) Verify that COM1 Standard 19200 bps Modem is displayed on the list. Click on Continue
button.

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(18) Click on Next button.

(19) Click on Next button.

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(20) Click on Next button.

(21) Click on Finish button to finalize the network setup.

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(22) Confirmation to reset Windows NT. Click on Yes button. The Windows NT will reset
and the changes will take effect after the startup.

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3. Windows NT RAS Setting (Windows NT with networking already installed)

(1)

Open Network on Control Panel

(2)

Go to Services tab. Click on Add button.

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(3)

Select Remote Access Service and click on OK button.

(4)

Follow steps (8) to (17) of the previous chapter (Chapter 2 Windows NT RAS Setup
(Windows NT) networking is not yet installed.).

(5)

Click on Close button in the Network window

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(6)

Confirmation to reset Windows NT. Click on Yes button. The Windows NT will reset
and the changes will take effect after the startup.

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4. Dial-up Setting
(1)

Click on [My Computer] Icon[Dial-up Networking] Icon

Then click on OK button on the next prompt. If there are already existing dial-up
connections, proceed to step 2.

(2)

On the [New Phonebook Entry Wizard] Window

Type in Pnms001 on [Name the new phonebook entry].
Click on Next button to continue.

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(3)

On the [Server] Window

Check I am calling the Internet box then click on Next button.

(4)

On the [Phone Number] Window

Type in 1234 (or other dummy value) on [Phone number]. Click on Next button to continue.

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(5)

On the [New Phonebook Entry Wizard] window

Click on Finish button to complete the Dial-up Setting.

(6)

On the [Dial-up Networking] window

Click on Close button.

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5. Confirmation of Dial Up Setting

(1)

Click on My Computer |Dial-Up Networking. Select pnmt phonebook entry and click on
More |Edit entry and modem properties.. in the context menu.

(2)

On the Basic tab and verify the following entries.

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(3)

Click on Configure button and set the Initial speed to 19200 bps. Click on OK button when
done.

(4)

On the Server tab, verify that the Dial-up server type is set to PPP:Windows NT, Windows
95 Plus, Internet and that TCP/IP box is checked.

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(5)

Click on TCP/IP Settings button and verify that Server assigned IP address is selected.
Force IP header compression and Use default gateway on remote network box should both
be checked. Note the most of this are default settings that only needed to be confirmed.

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6. PNMS Setup
(1)

Double-click the setup.exe of PNMS from the folder of CD-ROM.

(2)

Preparing to install. Don't push a Cancel button.

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(3)

Click Next button.

(4) Specify the folder where you want to install. Then click Next button.

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(5) The check message of an installation start. Click Next button.

(6) The progress screen of installation. Don't push Cancel button.

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(7) The end message of installation. When you push the Close button, it is the completion of
installation.

(8) Check the contents of the Pnms folder.

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Note: You may be required to re-start Windows NT during the installation process due to
updates done on some system files by the PNMS installer. If this occurs, please start
installation again after re-start.

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7. Launching PNMS
[1] Click on Start | Programs |PNMS |PNMS to start the application.

[2] Default user name and password are:

After installation of PNMS, Initial password is listed below.
User name:

Admin

Password :

(No initial password defined. Just press on Enter key.

The password can then be modified.)

User Manual
PASOLINK version

Approval:
Drafted By:

Checked By:

Approved By:

Mr. Vicor Parado

Mr. Gaku Watanabe

Mr. Y. Itoh

NMS Group

3rd WS Devt. Section

NMS Manager

Document History
Date

Revision

Revised by:

23/07/2001

Drafted for PNMT version 0.09

Vicor Parado
(NMS Group, 1st WS Dept.)

25/09/2001

Corrected the changes requested by

NAS. (Tx Attenuation bitmap (p7), and
AUX I/O from 5 to 6 inputs.)

Vicor Parado

Table of Contents
GETTING STARTED ................................................................
................................................................................................
.......................................................................................
....................................................... 6

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 6
CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL ................................................................................................ 6
1.1
PNMT COMMUNICATION INTERFACES ..................................................................................... 7
1.1.1
Communications............................................................................................................... 7
1.2 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION FOR MOBILE TERMINAL (PNMT) ......................................... 9
1.3 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION FOR MOBILE TERMINAL (PNMT) ........................................... 9
2

SYSTEM OPERATION & MAINTENANCE ................................................................

..........................................................................
.......................................... 10

2.1
2.2

THE PNMT SCREEN.............................................................................................................. 10

LAUNCHING THE PNMT APPLICATION. ............................................................................... 12

LOGIN ...................................................................................................................................... 13
LOGOUT ................................................................................................................................... 14
2.5 SHUTTING DOWN THE PNMT .............................................................................................. 15
2.6 SEARCHING FOR NETWORK ELEMENTS AND CONNECTING TO SELECTED PASOLINK ..... 16
2.7 CHANGE PASSWORD .............................................................................................................. 17
2.8 ALARM BUZZER SETTING ...................................................................................................... 18
2.9 REMOTE VIEWING LINK SUMMARY WINDOW...................................................................... 19
2.10
OVERALL TAB ..................................................................................................................... 20
2.11 ODU TAB ................................................................................................................................ 21
2.11.1 ODU tab ......................................................................................................................... 21
2.12
IDU TAB ............................................................................................................................. 23
2.12.1 IDU Tab.......................................................................................................................... 23
2.12.2 Loopback ........................................................................................................................ 25
2.12.3 Alarm inhibit ................................................................................................................. 26
2.13
AUXILIARY I/O TAB............................................................................................................ 28
2.13.2 Optocoupler Input Setting ........................................................................................... 29
2.13.3 Relay output Setting .................................................................................................... 30
2.14
PM CARD MONITOR ......................................................................................................... 31
2.14.1 PM CARD Monitor........................................................................................................ 31
2.14.2 Setting the Date/Time .................................................................................................. 32
2.14.3 PM Card Reset .............................................................................................................. 33
2.14.4 Downloading the Configuration Files to the PMC ................................................... 34
2.14.5 Downloading a new Program File for the PMC........................................................ 36
2.14.6 Uploading PMC Configuration file to PNMT PC ..................................................... 38
2.15
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................... 39
2.15.1 Maintenance menu ...................................................................................................... 39
2.15.2 Selecting Maintenance mode ..................................................................................... 40
2.15.3 Selecting TX Mute status ............................................................................................ 40
2.15.4 Selecting Carrier Wave status .................................................................................... 41
2.15.5 Selecting BER AIS ........................................................................................................ 41
2.15.6 Switchover (For 1+ 1 system only).. ............................................................................ 42
2.16
EQUIPMENT SETUP ............................................................................................................ 43
2.16.1 Equipment Configuration Monitor ............................................................................. 43
2.16.2 Setting the Frequency Plan ......................................................................................... 44
2.16.3 Setting the TX Attenuation ......................................................................................... 45
2.16.4 Setting the Frame ID ................................................................................................... 45
2.16.5 Setting the BER Threshold ......................................................................................... 46
2.16.6 Setting the AIS SEND ................................................................................................. 46
2.16.7 Setting the AIS RCVD ................................................................................................. 47
2.3
2.4

2.16.8 Setting the Way Side channel ..................................................................................... 47

2.16.9 Setting the Service Channels (SC4/SC5)................................................................... 48
2.16.10 Editing the NE Name ............................................................................................... 48
2.16.11 Editing the Note for PM CARD ............................................................................... 49
2.17
LINK PERFORMANCE MONITOR ....................................................................................... 50
2.17.1 Viewing Summary Link Performance Monitor ........................................................ 50
2.17.2 Threshold setting .......................................................................................................... 51
2.17.3

Link Performance Monitor (Daily Data) window......................................................... 52

2.17.4 Link Performance Monitor (15 min Data) window .................................................. 53

2.17.5 All Data Reset................................................................................................................. 54

2.18
EVENT LOG ........................................................................................................................ 55
2.18.1 Event log monitor ......................................................................................................... 55
2.19
VERSION TAB...................................................................................................................... 56
2.19.1 Version Monitor ............................................................................................................ 56

Getting Started
Introduction
The PNMT is a Pasolink Network Management Terminal developed by NEC for management of
NECs Pasolink amd Pasolink+ radio transmission network. The PNMT is a scaled down version
of Pasolink Network Management System (PNMS) that is designed as a maintenance tool for
field engineers to locally and remotely monitor alarms, control points, generate repots, and
archive data, all within a familiar graphical user interface, and all in real time. The PNMT is a
Mobile laptop computer fitted with NEC PNMT software package that interfaces and controls
NEC PASOLINK series short haul radio equipment.
This Windows-NT/98 based software package remote monitors and controls the status and
configuration of an entire PASOLINK network with associated equipment as well as the
performance of the actual microwave links.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Font

What the Font Represents

Example

Italic

For manual titles or related

document names.

Please refer to Pasolink

Operation Manual for
details.

Hostname
Bold

Items on the user interface.

Items on the computer display.

The Overall window

File and directory names.

[Button]

Buttons on the user interface.

Menu Items

A menu name followed by a colon

(:) means that you must select the
menu and then item.
When the item is followed by an
arrow ( ), a cascading menu
follows.
A command variable where the
user must enter the appropriate
value.
This is also commonly used when
asking for a password.
Keyboard keys.

Keycap

Click on [OK] button to

continue
Click on [Execute] button
to send command.
Select System
Login/Logout

Press Enter key.

1.1

PNMT Communication Interfaces

1.1.1 Communications
Communications between the PNMT and the radio network equipment can be

via the LA Port of the Pasolink equipment,

via the DSC to a remote PM node in the network.
1.1.1.1 LA Port Interface
On the Pasolink equipment, the LA Port is located on the front of the equipment, see

LA Port

Exterior of Pasolink Front Panel

The LA Port consists of a DB15 connector and connects to PM installed in the IDU via a serial
cable to the relevant communications port of the PNMT Computer.
The LA Port has the following properties:

Port Configuration:
RS-232
Connector type: Subminiature DB15 (female)
Bit per second rate:
1200/2400/4800/9600/19200
(default 19200)

Stop bits: 1
Data bit length: 8
Parity:
no parity.
The following table is given cabling pin assignment of the connection between LA Port and
PNMT PC.

15pin(M)
Pasolink
LA
Connector
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

RS-232C
LCT-TXD
GND
LCT-RXD
LCT-RTS
LCT-CTS

GND

PNMT-CTS
PNMT-RTS
PNMT-RXD
GND
PNMT-TXD

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

9 pin(F)

PC(PNMT)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

CD
RD
TD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
RI

PC(PNMT)

Cabling diagram between PNMT and LA port

1.2

Hardware Configuration for Mobile Terminal (PNMT)

Recommended PNMT mobile PC configuration:
Laptop PC with TFT DISPLAY (IBM PC or compatible)
CPU: Pentium-166 or higher
RAM: 64 MB or more
HDD: 2 GB or more
FDD: 3.5 x 1
CD-ROM:
8 X or higher
Integrated Sound Card + Speaker

1.3

Software Configuration for Mobile terminal (PNMT)

All structured and modular programs used in PNMT are resident in the hard disk
and RAM of the personal computer. The Windows operating system is employed
which is capable of multi-task processing using the Pentium microprocessor. The
PNMT software basically consist of two parts, the operating system and the
application programs .
The operating system
-Windows 95(English Version) or
-Windows 98(English Version) or
-Windows NT Workstation Ver4.0 (English Version)
-Windows 2000 (English Version)
The application programs
PNMT software

System Operation & Maintenance

This chapter explains the menu structure and procedures for operating of the
PNMT. The explanation uses typical PNMT screens to illustrate the hierarchy of
menu.
2.1

The PNMT Screen

The PNMT window is comprised of the following main parts (Refer to figure 1). For
detailed descriptions, refer to the Users Manual for the Windows NT operating system.

Title bar
The title bar of the window is used to indicate the title of the window.

Common Menu bar

The common menu bar of the window presents the System and Help
options, illustrates the commands that can be executed from the various
options. The Help function also can display the html version of this
operation manual.

NE-specific Menu bar

This menu is a list of tasks that can be performed to the specific network
element (NE) displayed in the PNMT. Configuration, Event Log, and Link
Performance Monitor functions can be executed in the NE-specific Menu
bar.

Block Diagram
The block diagram illustrates the equipments of the Pasolink Radio
system. Its main purpose in the window is to display the current summary
alarm state of the equipment. You can click on a specific block to display
the status of equipment in the data window.

Data window
This window displays in detail the status and alarm items of a specific
equipment of the NE. You can select the tab or the block of the specific
equipment you want to monitor in the data window.

Tabs
To view the status and alarms in the Pasolink radio, click on the tab at the
bottom of the Data window.

Command Button
The command button is used to enter the data selected on the pop-up
window into the computer.

Selectable Field
The selectable field is a standard Windows input field where the user can
scroll down on a list of values available for that option.

Title Bar
NE-Specific Menu Bar

Block Diagram

Common
Menu Bar

Common
Tool Bar

Data
Window

Tabs

Selectable Field

Command Button

Fig. 1: Common Parts of a Window

2.2

Launching the PNMT application.

To start PNMT:
1. Power ON the system.
NOTE
Make sure that the RS-232C cable is connected
between Com 1 of the PNMT PC and the LA Port of
the IDU.
2. Login to Windows 2000/NT/98/95 Workstation. Please
refer to Windows 2000/NT/98/95 Manual.
3. Click on Start Programs Pnmt Pnmt then PNMT system
logo appears followed by the Link summary window in the PNMT main
window (See figure below)
4. Initially the PNMT screen is split evenly to display the data from the two
NEs in the hop. You can click on the arrow keys on the middle of the
screen, to either expand the Selected Network Element data field (left
arrow) or the Opposite Network Element (right arrow). Clicking on the
block will return the division in to the original setting.

2.3

Login
Users are registered by means of login name and password.
To protect the network and network management system from unauthorized
access or unauthorized modifications, five levels of users are defined with
different privileges. The functions available in the window depending on the users
access level. Therefore, some of the functions may or may not be carried out.
The highest level or administrator level has full access to the network and
network management system and has the ability to create and assign privileges
to other users.
To login:
1. Click on System Login/Logout in the Menu bar on main window.

2. Enter the User name.

3. Enter the valid Password for the specific User.
4. Click on the [OK] button.

2.4

Logout
To logout from PNMT:
1. Click System Login/Logout on the Menu bar on the main window.

2. Select Logout from the Login /Logout window.

3. Click on [OK] button to continue the Logout process.

2.5

Shutting Down the PNMT

To close the PNMT application:
1. Click System Exit on the Menu bar on the main window

2. Click [OK] to confirm closing the application.

2.6

Searching for Network Elements and Connecting to Selected Pasolink

The summary description (Pasolink name, Equipment type, Opposite Pasolink,
etc.) of the current station where PNMT is connected can be displayed using this
function. Summary description of the opposite station belonging to that link is also
displayed.
To search for or connect to Pasolink in the network:
1. Click on System Connect on Menu bar on main window.

NOTE
Initially only the current NE physically connected to
the PNMT and its opposite station will be shown on
the Network Element List.
2. Click on [Search for Element] button to display all connected NEs
in the network.
3. Select and highlight the NE to be viewed.
4. Click [Connect] button. The Link Summary of the Pasolink selected and
its opposite station will be displayed.

2.7

Change Password
To change the password:
1.Click on System Change Password on the Menu bar on main

window.

2. Enter the Old password.

3. Enter New Password
4. Enter new password on the Confirm New Password to confirm.
5. Click on [OK] button.

NOTE
For details on initial user name and password,
please refer to PNMT Install manual.

2.8

Alarm Buzzer Setting

This function is used to activate and set the Alarm Buzzer. The desired sound
scheme can also be set using this function.
To set the Alarm Buzzer:
1. Click System |Alarm Buzzer in the main window.

2. Select the Wave file box to activate the buzzer. No sound is the factory
setting of the PNMT.
3. Enter the location of the sound file (*.wav) Otherwise; click on [] to locate
the desired file. You can also preview the *.wav file by click on the arrow next
to the browse button.
4. Click on [OK] button to activate the new setting.

2.9

Remote Viewing Link Summary Window

You can view a target link within the one CPMC cluster of the Pasolink network
by searching the connected NEs and then connecting to a target NE. Please
refer to Section 2.6 Searching for Network Elements and Connecting to
Selected Pasolink. This function allows you to connect to any NE in the network
remotely.
NOTE: For multi-CPMC network, you can only connect to NEs that are being
polled by the same CMPC as the local NE where you are directly connected via
the PNMT cable.

Link Summary window (1+0 configuration)

2.10 Overall Tab

This tab is displayed on startup. The overall tab provides a snapshot at the most
significant monitored items in the NE.

The following items are displayed in this tab:

TX Attenuation the current value (in dB) of the internal attenuation set in
the ODU.

TX Frequency the current transmit frequency used.

RX Frequency the current receive frequency used.

Bit Rate the current bit rate setting of the IDU.

MAINT the current state of the Maintenance status.

Frame ID the set frame ID of the NE.

2.11 ODU Tab

This function is to display the values and status of the monitored items of the
ODU.
2.11.1 ODU tab
To view the alarm and status display of the ODU:
1. Click the ODU tab in Link Summary window of the target NE.

1+0 ODU window

ODU window (1+1 configuration)

Monitored Item
Following items are monitored.
TX PORTION
Alarm
IF INPUT: Monitor IF signal Input
TX POWER: Monitor TX Power
TX APC: Monitors the Automatic Power
Control unit
Status/Monitoring
TX Attenuation
TX Power

RX PORTION
Alarm
RX LEVEL: Monitor RX level
RX APC: Monitors the Automatic Power
Control unit
Monitorng
RX level: Display RX level value (dBm)

COMMON PORTION
Alarm
IDU-ODU Link
Monitoring
Power Supply: Display PS value (V)

2.12 IDU Tab

2.12.1 IDU Tab
To view the alarm and status of the IDU:
1. Select the IDU tab in Link Summary window of the target NE.

IDU window (1+0 configuration)

IDU window (1+1 configuration)

Monitored Items
Following items are monitored.
TX PORTION
Alarm
MOD : Monitor Modulator portion
TX DPU
MUX Alarm

RX PORTION
Alarm
DEM : Monitor Demodulator
Low BER
High BER
BER Alarm
Frame Async

WS Interface
Input
BP Output
AIS SEND
AIS RCV
ALARM INHIBIT
Channels (CH):
Input: Alarm state of the input of the
channel.
BP Output
AIS SEND:
AIS RCV:
LB1: Near-end Loopback status
LB2: Custom Loopback status
ALARM INHIBIT: Alarm inhibit state of
the channel.

COMMON PORTION
Alarm
IDU-ODU Link:
TX CLK LOSS
RX CLK LOSS

2.12.2 Loopback
To set the loopback::
1. Click on the button of the target channel in IDU window
2. Select LB1 or LB2 Tab in the ensuing window.

3. Select ON to activate the loopback. Or click the OFF button to remove the loopback.
NOTE
Switch ON maintenance mode first before applying the
loopback.

4. Click on [Execute] button to activate the operation.

5. Click on [Close] button when finished.

2.12.3 Alarm inhibit

2.12.3.1 For Traffic channel
1. Click CH button of the selected channel in IDU window
2. Select the ALARM Tab window.

3. Select ON to inhibit the alarm of that channel or OFF to activate the alarm.
4. Click on [Execute] button to activate the operation.
5. Click on [Close] button when finished.

2.12.3.2 Wayside channel (option)

1. Click [WS] button of in IDU window.

2. Select ON to inhibit the alarm of that channel or OFF to activate the alarm.
3. Click on [Execute] button to activate the operation.
4. Click on [Close] button when finished.

2.13 Auxiliary I/O Tab

4-relay output and 6 optocoupler inputs are provided in the PNMT for external
control and alarms. The setting for each relay output/optocoupler is available by
clicking on the selected device in the Auxiliary I/O Monitor window.
To monitor and set the Auxiliary I/O:
1. Select the Aux. I/O tab in the Link Summary window

2.13.1.1
Monitored Item
Following items are monitored.
1. Five (6) inputs (Input1 Input6)
2. Four (4 ) relay outputs.(Relay1 Relay4)

2.13.2 Optocoupler Input Setting

To set the Optocoupler input:
1. Click on the selected [Input-n] button in Aux. I/O tab.

2.13.2.1

Setting the selected Input to Alarm or Status

1. Enter the name of the Input in the Name field. A maximum of 32 characters
can be used
2. Select the Alarm condition of the Input. You can select the event when the
target Input will send the alarm signal to the PNMS/PNMT. Also you can
preset the input to just send the Status of the input instead of an alarm
signal.
3. Click on [Execute] button to activate the selected state of the device.
4. Click on [Close] button when finished.

2.13.3 Relay output Setting

To set the relay output:

1. Click [Output-n] button in Aux. I/O window.
2. Enter the desired name on the Name field. A maximum of 32 characters can
be used.
3. To open or close the relays click on the Event ON or Event OFF button
respectively.
4. Enter the desired strings for the open and close states of the Relay in the
appropriate Even ON and Event OFF fields. A maximum of 32 characters can
be used
5. Click on Execute button to carry out the command.

2.14 PM CARD Monitor

2.14.1 PM CARD Monitor
1. Select the PMC tab in Link Summary window of the target NE.

The following items can be monitored and controlled in the PMC tab:
o

PMC-ALM CONT LINK

Date/Time

PMC Reset

Download Configuration File

Download Program File

Upload Configuration File

2.14.2 Setting the Date/Time

The Date and Time stored in PM card can be displayed and adjusted using this
function.
To set the Date/Time:
1. Click on the [Date/Time] button in the PMC tab.

NOTE
To set the value of the Date and Time field to the
same value as that of the PNMT computer, check
on the Display PC Time box.

1.1 To check the Date and Time on the PM Card:

1.1.1

Select Get Date/Time in the Date/Time window.

1.1.2

Click on [Execute] button.

1.1.3

The current date and time in the PMC will be displayed in the Date
and Time field.

1.2. To set the Date and Time on the PM Card:

1.2.1 Select Set Date/Time in the Date/Time window.
1.2.2 Click on [Execute] button.
1.2.3 Click on [Close] button when finished.

2.14.3 PM Card Reset

The PM card can be reset using this function
.
NOTE
Resetting the PMC will not affect the traffic. The
connection to the selected Pasolink will be lost a
few minutes and will be automatically re-connected.
To reset the PM Card:
1. Click on the [PMC Reset] button in PMC tab.
2. You can select the with ROM(PMC Program) Switching option if you
want to switch to a newly downloaded PMC Program file.
3. Click on [Execute] button to continue the PMC reset operation.

2.14.4 Downloading the Configuration Files to the PMC

This function is used to download configuration files from the PNMT to the PM card.
The configuration file - system.cfg, contains the IP address of the PM card as well as
the IP address of the opposite station. The network.cfg file contains the information
about the Pasolink network where the PM card is located.
To download new configuration file to the PM card:
1. Click on [Configuration File] in the button in the PMC tabs
Download (PC>>PMC) section.

2. Select the type of file to be downloaded in the Type list.

3. Enter the location of the configuration file in the File field, or click on
[Browse] to locate the file on the local hard disk or diskette.

WARNING!!!
Make sure that the correct configuration
file is downloaded to the correct PM card.
Incorrect configuration file will lead to
PM card or network failure.

4. Click on [Execute] button to start the operation.

5. A message window indicating the status of the operation will appear. It will
close automatically once the operation is finished.
WARNING:
Make sure that you have successfully downloaded
the configuration file before doing Update.
Otherwise the PM Card will switch to an empty ROM
that may cause PM Card failure.

6. Click on [Update] button to activate the new configuration file(s).

7. Select the appropriate box for the type of configuration file that will be
updated. One or more configuration file can be updated by checking the
box opposite to the configuration file name. Click on [OK] button to start
the operation. The "with ROM (PMC Program) Switching" box is
for switching to the ROM with the new PMC Program and has the same
function that was previously discussed in section 2.14.5 PM CARD
Program down loading.

NOTE
When updating system.cfg file, PMC to PMC
communication will be lost when the PMC reinitializes to the new system configuration. This
WILL NOT affect the radio link. During this time
PNMT connection to the Pasolink will be lost but
will automatically be reconnected after the PMC
resets.
8. Click on [Close] button when done.

2.14.5 Downloading a new Program File for the PMC

This function is used to update the application program on the PM card. This
operation affects only the PMC to PMC communication but not the radio link, and
will not disrupt communication.
To download the program file to PM Card:
1. Click on [Program File] in the button in the PMC tabs Download
(PC>>PMC) section.

2. Enter the appropriate location of the program file (*.pof) in the File field.
Otherwise, click [Browse] to locate the file.

WARNING!!!
Make sure that the correct program file is
downloaded to the PM card. Incorrect
program file will lead to PM card failure.

3. Click on [Execute] button to start the operation.

4. A message window will appear displaying the status of the operation. The
message window will close automatically once the download is completed.

NOTE
This operation may take several minutes depending
on the program file size.

5. Click on [PMC Reset] button to switch to the new program file.

6. Check the with ROM(Program File) Switching box.

7. Click on the [OK] button to complete the switch to the new program file.

NOTE
The connection to the selected Pasolink will be lost
a few minutes and will automatically re-connect.

2.14.6 Uploading PMC Configuration file to PNMT PC

This function is used to upload the configuration file from the PM card of the
selected Pasolink to the PNMT PC.
To upload configuration file from the PM card to PNMT:
1. Click on [Configuration File] in the button in the PMC tabs
Upload (PMC>>PC) section.

2. Select the type of file to be uploaded on the Type field.

3. Click on the [Execute] button to start the operation.
4. Enter the desired file name for the uploaded file. And select and the
directory where the uploaded file will be saved.
5. A message window indicating the status of the operation will appear. It will
close automatically once the operation is completed.
6. After the upload is finished click on [Close] button.
7. Verify that the file was uploaded on the specified directory.

2.15 Maintenance
There are ten maintenance control items that can be executed in the
maintenance menu. The function of each control is as follows.
MAINT : To switch Maintenance mode to ON
TX Mute : To turn off TX power
CW(MOD Carrier): To turn on the Continuous Wave for measurements
BER AIS: Bit Error Rate Alarm Indication Signal
*These windows are not available when MAINT is OFF. (Switch to Maintenance
mode first is displayed.)
2.15.1 Maintenance menu
To go to maintenance window:
1. Click Maintenance button in Link Summary window.

Maintenance window (1+0 configuration)

Maintenance window (1+1 configuration)

2.15.2 Selecting Maintenance mode

To switch the Pasolink to maintenance mode:
1. Click [MAINT] button in Maintenance window.

2. Select on ON/OFF depending on desired state.

3. Click on [Execute] to carry out the command.
4. Click on [Close] button when finished.

2.15.3 Selecting TX Mute status

TX power of the ODU is switched off when TX Mute is ON. This should be OFF in
normal operation.
To change the TX Mute status:
1. Click [TX Mute] button in Maintenance window

NOTE
Switch ON maintenance mode
first before performing TX Mute.

2. Select ON/OFF depending on the desired state.

3. Click on [Execute] button to carry out the command.
4. Click on [Close] button when finished.

2.15.4 Selecting Carrier Wave status

When doing frequency measurements, the CW should be turned OFF to have an
unmodulated signal. During normal operations this status should be ON.
To change the CW (MOD Carrier) status:
1. Click [CW (MOD Carrier)] button in Maintenance window

NOTE
Switch ON maintenance mode
first before performing CW.

2. Click on ON/OFF button depending on desired state.

3. Click on [Execute] button to carry out command.
4. Click on [Close] button when finished.

2.15.5 Selecting BER AIS

To change the CW (MOD Carrier) status:
1. Click [BER AIS] button in Maintenance window

NOTE
Switch ON maintenance mode
first before performing BER AIS.

2. Click on ON/OFF button depending on desired state.

3. Click on [Execute] button to carry out command.

2.15.6 Switchover (For 1+ 1 system only).

To switchover to the other system in 1+1 configuration:
4. Click [Switchover] button in Maintenance window

NOTE
Switch ON maintenance
mode first before
performing switchover.

5. Select the whether to manually switchover to No. 1 or No.2 or allow the

Pasolink to Auto switchover. The switchover is normally set on Auto.
6. Click on [Execute] button to apply the new setting.
7. Click on [Close] button when finished.

2.16 Equipment Setup

Main signal, Wayside signal, Service signal, ODU and PM card portion can be
monitored and controlled in this window.
2.16.1Equipment Configuration Monitor
To open the Equipment Configuration Monitor:
1. Select Configuration
Equipment Setup in the NE-specific menu bar.

2.16.2 Setting the Frequency Plan

To setup the frequency plan:
1. Click on the [Frequency Plan] button in the Equipment Setup window.

2. On the Frequency Plan window, only the TX/RX CH is configurable. The rest of
the items are grayed-out in the screen and are automatically set according to the
allocated channel in TX/RX CH.
NOTE: For ODU Version 2, the RF Band, High/Low Band, shift Frequency, CH
Separation, Sub-Band and TX/RX CH are manually configurable.
3. Click on [Execute] button to apply the new set of values.

CAUTION:
Changing the TX/RX CH will interrupt the traffic.

2.16.3 Setting the TX Attenuation

To set the TX attenuation:
1. Click on the [TX Attenuation] button in the Equipment Configuration
window.

2. Select the value of the attenuation by pulling down on the menu. The attenuation
is set in dB. The TX attenuation of ODU V3 is 30 dB.
3. Click on [Execute] button to apply the new TX attenuation on the ODU.
4. Click on [Close] button when finished.

2.16.4 Setting the Frame ID

To set the Frame ID:
1. Click on the [Frame ID] button in the Equipment Configuration window.

2. Select the desired value of the Frame ID from the pull-down menu. The Frame ID
can be set from 0 to 7. Make sure that both NEs in the hop are using the same
Frame ID.
3. Click on [Execute] button to apply the new Frame ID.
4. Click on [Close] button when finished.

2.16.5 Setting the BER Threshold

To set the BER Threshold:
1. Click on [BER Threshold] button in the Equipment Configuration window.

2. Select the desired value of the BER Threshold.

3. Click on [Execute] button to apply the new setting.
4. Click on [Close] button when finished.

2.16.6 Setting the AIS SEND

To set the AIS SEND:
1. Click on the [AIS SEND] button in the Equipment Configuration window.

2. Select whether you want the AIS SEND to send an Alarm to the upper system
when activated or just Status just as an entry in the Event Log.
3. Click on [Execute] button to apply the new setting.
4. Click on [Close] button when finished.

2.16.7 Setting the AIS RCVD

To set the AIS RCVD:
1. Click on the [AIS RCVD] button in the Equipment Configuration window.

2. Select whether you want the AIS RCVD to send an Alarm to the upper system
when activated or just Status just as an entry in the Event Log.
3. Click on [Execute] button to apply the new setting.
4. Click on [Close] button when finished.
2.16.8 Setting the Way Side channel
To set the Way Side channel:
1. Click on the [WS] button in the Equipment Configuration window.
2. Select whether to inhibit the way side channel alarm or not.
3. Click on [Execute] button to apply the new setting.
4. Click on [Close] button when finished.

2.16.9 Setting the Service Channels (SC4/SC5)

To set the Service Channels SC4 and SC5:
1. Click on either [SC4] or [SC5] button.

2. Select desired speed and interface to be associated with the service channel.
3. Click on [Execute] button to apply the new setting
4. Click on [Close] button when finished.
2.16.10
Editing the NE Name
To edit the NE name:
1. Click [NE Name] button in Equipment Configuration window.

2. Enter new Pasolink name in the NE Name dialog box. A maximum of 32

characters can be used.
3. Click on [Execute] button to change to new name.
4. Click on [Close] button when finished.

2.16.11
Editing the Note for PM CARD
To put an optional description on the current Pasolink:
1. Click [Note] button in Equipment Configuration window.

2. Enter the optional description for the specific Pasolink in the Note dialog box. A
maximum of 80 characters can be used in this field
3. Click on [Execute] button when finished.
4. Click on [Close] button when finished.

2.17 Link Performance Monitor

The following performance
recommendation:

items

can

monitored

according

G.826

ES : Errored seconds
SES : Severely errored second
UAS : Unavailable Seconds
BBE : Background Block Error
Red color in Performance monitor window indicates the occurrence of performance
items exceeding the threshold value. The threshold values can be set in Threshold
window. Moreover, all data can be reset by using the [All Data Reset] button.
The detailed daily performance data can be seen by clicking on the [Detail] button.

2.17.1 Viewing Summary Link Performance Monitor

To view Summary Link Performance Monitor:
1. Click on Link Performance Monitor in the NE-specific menu bar of the
target Pasolink the Pasolink that you intend to monitor.

Summary Link Performance Monitor window

2.17.2 Threshold setting

To set the threshold values:
1. Click on [Threshold (%)] button in the Summary Link Performance Monitor
window

2. Select the performance item that is to be configured on the table shown above.
The G.826 measure becomes available for setting when selected. The arrow
buttons on the left-hand side of the field indicates this.
3. Set the value when the alarm Occur and when the alarm Recover in the
appropriate field. The measure will issue an alarm status when it reaches the
alarm occur value or issue an alarm clear status when it reaches the recover
value set in the threshold table.
4. Click on [Execute] button to activate the new settings.
5. Click on [Close] button when finished.

2.17.3

Link Performance Monitor

Daily Data)
(
window.

This window contains the Link Performance data of the current 8 days.
To view the Link Performance Monitor (Daily Data) window:
1. Click [Detail] button in Link Performance Monitor window.

Link Performance Monitor window

2. On this window a table presents the available data in the PMC. The table is
presented as G.826 measure versus the Date. The date buttons on the righthand side of the table is selectable. Moreover, the buttons reflect the summary
alarm for that specific date.
3. Click on the date buttons to display the detailed 15-min data for that date.

2.17.4 Link Performance Monitor (15 min Data) window

To view the 15-min Data:
1. Click button of the target date in Link Performance Monitor (Daily Date) window to
display the detailed 15-min performance data.

Refresh
Save

Link Performance Monitor (15-min Data) window

2. The data can be saved in text format by clicking on the save icon. Or can be
refreshed by clicking on the refresh button.

2.17.5

All Data Reset

1. Click on [All Data Reset] button in Summary Link Performance Monitor

window.

WARNING!!!
Make sure that the current data has been saved. This
operation will delete all the performance data in the
current week.

2. Click on [Execute] button to reset all the data.

3. Click on [Close] button when finished.

2.18 Event log

The Event Log Windows displays the date when the event or command was received,
the equipment, item, and status.
2.18.1 Event log monitor
1. Click on Event Log in the NE-specific menu bar of the target Pasolink the
Pasolink that you intend to monitor.
2. A message window showing the progress of the uploading of the Event Log data
will appear on the screen. Wait until the PNMT finishes the uploading of the data.
The progress window will automatically close once the uploading is completed.
3. The Event Log View will be displayed. The event log is presented in a table form
showing the date of the event, the item that triggered the event and the status
change.

2.19 Version Tab

The inventory information of the PM card, ODU and IDU can be viewed using this
function.
2.19.1Version Monitor
To display version of ODU, IDU and PMC.
1. Select the Version tab in Link Summary window.
2. The version tab shows the Date of Manufacture, Software Version, Serial No. and
Code No. of the ODU, IDU and PMC. Note that only ODU V3 supports this
function.

Version window for (1+0)

Version window for (1+1)

OPERATION MANUAL

Drafted by:

Checked by:

Approved by:

Vicor Parado
NMS Group 1st WS Dept.

Mr. Gaku Watanabe

Assistant Manager
6th 3rd WS Development
Section

Mr. Yoshio Itoh

Manager, NMS Group
1st WS Dept.

Document Revision History

Date
07/11/2001

Revision
Draft for PNMS NT version 0.11

09/27/2001

Added the modifications as requested by NAS.

(9/25/2001)

Revised by
Vicor Parado
NMS Group 1st WS Dept.
Vicor Parado

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................5
DOCUMENT OBJECTIVES .............................................................................................................. 5
CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL ........................................................................................ 6
1

GENERAL CONCEPTS......................................................................................................7
1.1 ABOUT PNMS..................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 DEFINITIONS AND CONCEPTS ............................................................................................. 7
PNMS Manager and Agents .................................................................................................. 7
1.3 THE PNMS MAIN WINDOW ................................................................................................ 8
1.3.1
The Hierarchy View ................................................................................................. 9
1.3.2
The Map Views ....................................................................................................... 10
1.3.3
The Event Log......................................................................................................... 11
1.3.4
Standard windows Layout ..................................................................................... 12
1.3.5
Related Documents................................................................................................. 14
1.3.6
Acronyms and Abbreviations................................................................................. 14

PNMS OPERATION .........................................................................................................15

2.1 LAUNCHING PNMS .......................................................................................................... 15
2.2 LOGIN ............................................................................................................................... 16
2.3 LOGOUT ............................................................................................................................ 17
2.4 CLOSING PNMS................................................................................................................ 19
2.5 CHANGING THE USER PASSWORD ..................................................................................... 20
2.6 SETTING SECURITY ........................................................................................................... 21
2.6.1
Adding a New Group of Users. .............................................................................. 21
2.6.2
Group Privileges ..................................................................................................... 23
2.6.3
Adding a new User. ................................................................................................ 25
2.7 PNMS PROPERTIES .......................................................................................................... 26
2.7.1
Alarm Buzzer Setting............................................................................................. 26
2.7.2
Buzzer Stop............................................................................................................. 27
2.7.3
Auto Set Date/Time ................................................................................................ 27
2.7.4
Link Performance History Properties ................................................................... 28
2.8 UPPER SNMP REGISTRATION (OPTION) .......................................................................... 29
2.9 PNMS NETWORK MAP ..................................................................................................... 30
2.10
EDITING NETWORK MAP AND SYMBOL......................................................................... 32
2.10.1
Editing the Group Map...................................................................................... 32
2.10.2
Adding and Editing Text ................................................................................... 33
2.10.3
Adding and Editing Lines.................................................................................. 34
2.10.4
Adding Background Graphics to the Group Map............................................. 35
2.11
DISPLAYING LINK SUMMARY OF A NETWORK ELEMENT .............................................. 36
2.12
SETTING GROUP PROPERTIES ...................................................................................... 37
2.12.1
General Tab ........................................................................................................ 38
2.12.2
Tree Tab.............................................................................................................. 39
2.13
NETWORK ELEMENT PROPERTIES ................................................................................ 40
2.13.1
General Tab ........................................................................................................ 41
2.13.2
Management Tab ............................................................................................... 42
2.13.3
Link Performance Tab ....................................................................................... 43
2.14
ADDING NEW NETWORK GROUP .................................................................................. 44
2.15
REMOVING AN EXISTING NETWORK GROUP ................................................................. 44

2.16
MONITORING ACTIVE ALARMS ..................................................................................... 45
2.17
VIEWING ALARM HISTORY............................................................................................ 46
2.17.1
Viewing Alarm History window for all NEs .................................................... 46
2.17.2
Setting Alarm History filter .............................................................................. 47
2.18
LINK PERFORMANCE HISTORICAL DATA ...................................................................... 48
2.18.1
Chart ................................................................................................................... 48
2.18.2
Report ................................................................................................................. 50
2.18.3
Ratio.................................................................................................................... 51
2.19
EVENT LOG ................................................................................................................... 53
2.19.1
Event Log Properties ......................................................................................... 53
2.19.2
Event Log History Data Browser...................................................................... 54
2.20
NETWORK CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................... 55
2.20.1
Editing Network Configuration ........................................................................ 55
2.20.2
Updating Network Configuration ..................................................................... 57
APPENDIX A: PMNS ERROR MESSAGES ...........................................................................63

Introduction
This manual describes how to use the Pasolink Network Management System (PNMS)
to manage NEC Pasolink-family radio networks. This manual is organized as follows
q

General Concepts

PNMS Operations

Appendix

In order to complete some of the procedures in this manual, you will need to be able to use
Windows NT to:
q

View, search, and edit files.

Run Application programs

Use Windows NT resources.

Document Objectives
This operation manual explains the how to use the PNMS functions and features.
This manual is written for PNMS Windows NT version only.
For information about installing or updating PNMS, see the appropriate PNMS
Installation Manual.
Although equipment configuration is described in some chapters in this manual, it
provides minimal information about Pasolink radio configuration. For detailed
Pasolink radio equipment configuration please see the appropriate Pasolink
Operation Manual or Pasolink+ Instruction Manual.
The PNMS operation involved in creating network configuration is discussed in this
manual. An overview of common Pasolink family radio network topology is
presented. However, this manual does not supplant the PNMS Engineering Manual,
which discusses in detail the DCN engineering rules in creating Pasolink-family
radio networks.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Font
Italic

What the Font Represents

Hostname
Bold

Items on the user interface.

Items on the computer display.

For manual titles or related document

names.

Example
Please refer to Pasolink
Instruction Manual for details.
The Group View map window

Command names.
File and directory names.

[Button]

Buttons on the user interface.

Menu Items

A menu name followed by a colon (:)

means that you must select the menu
and then item.
When the item is followed by an arrow
( ), a cascading menu follows.
A command variable where the user
must enter the appropriate value.
This is also commonly used when
asking for a password.
Keyboard keys.

Keycap

Use ping command

C:\Program Files\Pnms
Click on [OK] button to continue

Click on [Execute] button to send

command.
Go to System Login/Logout

Press Enter key.

General Concepts
This chapter aims to familiarize you with the PNMS concepts. This chapter includes a
brief introduction of PNMS and how to navigate the windows and maps. By the end
of the chapter you must be able to go around the PNMS windows and maps and
understand how the PNMS works.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is widely used in this chapter. SNMP
is used by the PNMS to manage the Pasolink radio network. The manual assumes
that the reader is already familiar with the protocol and therefore does not discuss it
detail.

1.1

About PNMS

NEC Pasolink Network Management System provides easy-to-use monitoring,

control, configuration and management of NEC Pasolink-family radio networks. You
can use PNMS to do the following:
q

Monitor Pasolink-family radio equipment status.

Control and Configure Pasolink-family radio equipment.

Collect Link Performance data.

Build or Create Pasolink-family radio networks.

1.2

Definitions and Concepts

This section provides an overview of key concepts that will help you understand how
PNMS works. It includes brief descriptions of Pasolink-family radio network model,
and definitions of symbols, maps and sub-maps.

PNMS Manager and Agents

PNMS uses the SNMP model to manage the Pasolink-family radio networks.
q

The SNMP manager in the system is the PNMS computer. It executes management
operations, which control and monitor the agent systems.

The SNMP agents in the PNMS are the Pasolink Management Cards (PMC) the
Control Card (CRTL) in Pasolink-+ case, fitted in each Pasolink IDU. The PMCs
contain application software that is capable of network management operations
requested by the PNMS. There are different types of PMC/CRTL configuration
according to its role in the Pasolink radio network. This will be discussed in the next
section.
The figure shown in the next page illustrates how the PNMS communicates with the
Pasolink radio in the network. Each Pasolink IDU is fitted with a PMC loaded with a
configuration according to its role in the network. The Pasolink IDU that is connected
directly to the PNMS workstation (WS) is loaded with Central PMC configuration and
therefore is called the CPMC. All the communications to and from the subordinate
PMCs connected to the CPMC chain goes through the CPMC. The CPMC then

passes this information to the PNMS WS. The CPMC acts as a concentrator of the
data from the NEs under it.
The PNMS WS manages and communicates with the PMC through an IP network
(WAN or LAN).

1.3

The PNMS Main Window

Before using the PNMS you must be familiar with getting around its graphical user
interface. The PNMS GUI is based on standard windows architecture containing
standard windows menu and functions. This makes navigating the PNMS window
straightforward.

The PNMS main screen is composed of 3 main sections. These are:

Hierarchy View - composed of four views Group View, Connection View,

Active Alarms and Bookmark.

Maps shows the correlated location of the network map on a graphical

background.

And Event Log shows the log of every event in the network.

1.3.1 The Hierarchy View

This section provides the hierarchy or the tree-view of the network elements (NE)
in the PNMS. There are two types of hierarchy views in the PNMS:
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Group View - Each NE is represented as a node in the tree and are

contained within a pre-defined network group.

Connection View Each NE is represented as a node in the tree and are

contained in specific groups according its logical connection to its master
PMC (CPMC) or CTRL.

Group View

Connection View
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Active Alarms shows the network elements with active alarm(s). The
alarm item, and the date/time the alarm was activated are also shown in
this window.

Bookmark shows selected network elements added or book marked by

the user for regular monitoring or observation purposes.

1.3.2 The Map Views

The map views provide a correlated topographic location of the network elements.
The map view contains the user-defined network groups Group Map and the
logical connection of the network elements Connection Map. The abovementioned maps are shown in the figure below:

Connection Map

1.3.3 The EventGroup

Log Map
This section displays the logged events in the PNMS network. It is composed of
5 columns showing the Date and Time that the event occurred, the NE where the
event originated, the item that has changed and the status change.

1.3.4

Standard windows Layout

The PNMS window is made up of the following main parts (refer to Fig2.1). For
detailed descriptions, refer to the Users Manual for the Windows NT operating
system.
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Title bar- The title bar of the window is used to indicate the title of the
current window.

Menu bar - The menu bar of the window contains the key words that
identify the choices available from the current window.

Pull-down menu - The pull-down menu is a list of tasks that can be

performed within the current window.

Scroll bar - The scroll bar of a window is used in two ways: one is to
display more information in the window and the other is for the selection
of numerical values.

Pop-up window - A pop-up window is a window that when displayed

over another window, becomes the current window.

Entry field - An entry field is the area of the window in which information
can be entered.

Context menu a pop-up menu that can be displayed using the rightclick of the mouse. This normally contains a list of functions available to a
selected item in the window.

Command Button - The command button is used to enter the data

selected on the pop-up window into the computer.

System
Login/Logout
Change Password
Security
PNMS Properties
Upper SNMP Registration
Exit

View
Network Element List
Main
System
View
Network Elements
Event Log
Network Configuration
Tools
Help

Network Elements
Link Summary
Link Performance History
Link Performance
Get All Data
Add to Bookmark
Properties

Chart
Report
Ratio

Event Log
Clear Display Data
Data Browser
Properties

Network Configuration

Data Browser
Event Log History
Alarm History

Edit
Update
Tools
Screen Saver
Help
Help
About PNMS

Screen Saver
Test
Configure
Install

PNMS Main Menu Command Structure

1.3.5 Related Documents

PNMT Operation Manual contains operation procedure for Pasolink V3,

Pasolink Plus and MIU operation. The Link Summary of the PNMS is the
same as the PNMT application function. To avoid redundancy, the link
summary operations are not described in detail in this manual. Please
refer to the PNMT manual for Link Summary operation details.

NOTE: The monitor and control items are different in Pasolink V3, Pasolink
Plus and MIU.
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Pasolink Operation Manual contains information on operation and

maintenance of the Pasolink radio equipment. This includes operation
procedure of Local Craft Terminal (LCT) , and radio equipment setup.

Pasolink Plus Operation Manual contains information on maintenance

of Pasolink Plus radio equipment.

PNMS Engineering Manual contains the Digital Communication

Network (DCN) configuration guide in building up Pasolink radio network.
This manual discusses in detail the protocols, interfaces, IP address
schemes and other considerations in designing the PNMS network.

1.3.6 Acronyms and Abbreviations

The following acronyms and abbreviations are used in this manual:
PNMS

Pasolink Network Management System

PNMT

Pasolink Network Maintenance Terminal

PMC

Pasolink Management Card

CPMC

Central Pasolink Management Card

RPMC

Remote Pasolink Management Card

SCPMC

Sub-Central Pasolink Management Card

Network Element. Refers to a Pasolink node.

G.826
CTRL

ITU-T recommendation on physical layer error performance in digital

transmission systems
Control Module of Pasolink Plus radio.

IDU/ODU

Indoor unit/Outdoor unit

PNMS Operation
PNMS enables the operator to display alarms and status of all Pasolink family
equipment connected in the network. It also allows control capabilities for
operators from a central site. Moreover, it also provides link performance
monitoring capability based on ITU-T G.826 recommendations.
This chapter contains the procedures for operating the PNMS.

2.1

Launching PNMS
To startup PNMS application:
1) Switch on the PNMS computer. (PC, Monitor, Printer, etc.)
2) Login to Windows NT. (Please refer to Windows NT Manual).
3) Select StartPrograms PNMS from the windows start menu.
4) The dialup will automatically connect to the CPM and the PNMS logo
and PNMS Main window will be displayed. In case of LAN/Ethernet
connection, the PNMS will automatically start polling the configured
NEs.

PNMS Main Window

2.2

Login
Security in the PNMS is provided by user name and passwords. Without a valid
user and password, you will not be able to use the PNMS to access the network
elements and hence manage the Pasolink network.
To Login:
1. Click on System Login/Logout in the main window or click on the login
icon in the tool bar.

2. Enter a valid User Name.

3. Enter appropriate Password.
4. Click on the [OK] button to login in the PNMS with the specified user in

step 2.

2.3

Logout
To logout:
1. Click System Login/Logout in the main window or click on the logout
icon on the tool bar.
2. Select the Logout button in the ensuing window.
3. Click on [OK] button to continue.

2.4

Closing PNMS
To close the PNMS application:
1. Click on System Exit in the main window to close the PNMS application.
2. Click on [OK] button to continue closing the application.

NOTE
PNMS user with a valid privilege for Exit must be
logged in to be able to close the application.

2.5

Changing the User Password

To change the password of the current user:
1. Click on System Change Password in the main window.

Enter the Old Password

Enter the New Password

Enter new password again in Confirm New Password entry field.

Click on [OK] button to apply the new password for the current
user.

2.6

Setting Security
To protect the network and network management system from
unauthorized access or unauthorized modifications. The privileges are
assigned to the groups rather than to the individual user. A user will have
the privilege provided to the group where it belongs.
Moreover, the control of network elements can be customized and
provided only to specific groups. This allows the administrator a highflexibility of assigning not only the PNMS functions but also the control
and management of individual NEs.
Lastly, the users and groups created in the PNMS are internal to the
PNMS only and do not correspond to NT users and groups.
2.6.1 Adding a New Group of Users.
To add new group:
1. Select System Security in the Menu bar on main window.

2. On the Security window, select List New Group.

3. Enter the group name in the Name entry field.

4. Enter group description in the Description entry field. (Optional)
5. Edit the Privileges of the new group. (See 2.7.1.1 Group Privileges.)
6. Edit the PNMT security level by selecting from the preset levels in the
pull down menu. This will set the privilege that will be assigned to the
users in this group when the open the Link Summary window of the NE.
The available PNMT security level and description is shown in the list
below:
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Admin highest level of PNMT user privilege. This user has

access to all PNMT controls and configurations.

Remote this user can only control the remote NEs but not the
local NE.

Local this user can only control the local NE but not the remote
NEs.

User operator privilege. Have access to most control functions

but no access to configuration functions.

Monitor all control functions are disabled for this type of PNMT
user privilege

Click on [OK] button to finalize adding the new group.

2.6.2 Group Privileges

This function allows higher security-wise flexibility for the Administrator.
Privileges differ in the extent of access to specific Network Groups and
stations and in the extent of control and configuration initiation.

Privilege settings include:

Function defines the function that are available to the group

Network Element - defines the NE that can be controlled by the

group

NOTE: All network elements can be monitored/viewed regardless of the

defined privilege. However, a group will not be able to control an NE that
has not been assigned to them.

The table below defines the available functions that can be assigned to
each group:
Function Table
Function

Purpose

1. Exit

Enables the group to close the PNMS

application.

2. Security Setting

Enables the group to edit, add and remove

new groups and users.

3. PNMS Properties (Alarm Buzzer Setting)

Enables the group to set the alarm buzzer

function.

4. PNMS Properties (Auto Time Setting)

Enables the group to set the automatic time

synchronization between the PNMS and the
NEs.

5. PNMS Properties (Link Performance

History Save)

Enables the group to set the save function of

the Link Performance history function.

6. Upper SNMP Registration

Enables the group to set the SNMP

properties.

7. Event Log Properties

Enables the group to set the event log

properties

8. Network Configuration (Edit)

Enables the group to edit the Network

Configuration.

9. Network Configuration (Update)

Enables the group to update the Network

Configuration

10. Group Map (Edit)

Enables the group to add text, lines, and

background graphics and move icons in the
map area.

11. Add Group

Enables the group to add network groups in

the PNMS.

12. Remove Group

Enables the group to remove network

groups in the PNMS.

13. Move Group & Network Element

Enables the group to transfer groups or

network elements in the group tree.

14. Event Log (Clear Data)

Enables the group to clear the currently

displayed data in the event log window.

15.Group Properties (General)

Enables the group to use the Group

Properties (General) tab.

16. Group Properties (Tree)

Enables the group to use the Group

Properties (Tree) tab.

23. Network Element Properties

(Management)

Enables the group to use the Pasolink

Property (Management) tab.

24. Network Element Properties (Link

Performance Monitor)

Enables the group to use the Pasolink

Property (Link Performance Monitor) tab.

2.6.3 Adding a new User.

To add new user:
Click on System Security in the main window.
Select List New User in the Security window.

Enter the name of the user in the Name entry field.

Enter group description in the Description entry field. (Optional)
Enter user password in Password and Confirm Password entry field.
Select the group where this new user will belong in the Group list. Click on
the arrow to pull-down the list of available groups.
Click on [OK] button to finalize adding the new user.

2.7

PNMS Properties
2.7.1 Alarm Buzzer Setting
To modify the Alarm Buzzer settings:
1. Click System PNMS Properties in the main window.

2. Select the Wave File button and click on the [...] button to browse the
location of the *.wav file that will be used when an alarm is activated.
Alternatively you can select the Beep button to set the PNMS to use the
common beep sound file when an alarm is activated. No Sound is the
default setting of this item.
3. Click on [OK] button to activate the new setting.

2.7.2 Buzzer Stop

To stop the buzzer:
1. Click Buzzer Stop button in Tool Bar of the Main window

Buzzer Stop Button

2.7.3 Auto Set Date/Time

This function is used to automate the setting of date and time on the PMC's in
the network. When this function is activated, PNMS will automatically update
the date and time of all the PMC's connected to it.
To set the date and time automatically:
1. Click on the System PNMS Properties in the main menu. Go to Auto
Set Date/Time tab.

2. Check the Set PMC Date/Time Automatically box.

3. Set the time interval wherein the PNMS will automatically execute the
Date/Time setting. Enter the time in the hh:mm format, where hh is for hour
and mm is for minutes. The value can also be increased or decreased by
clicking on the up and down arrow respectively, on the right hand side of the
entry field.
4. Click on [Apply] or [OK] button to apply the new setting.
2.7.4 Link Performance History Properties
The properties of the link performance history can be set in this window. The
number of days the PNMS will keep the oldest data and the time when the
PNMS will gather the data from selected Pasolinks.
To set the link performance history properties:
1. Click on the System PNMS Properties in the main menu. Go to Link
Performance History tab.

2. Set the following parameters.

Store max : the number of days, the PNMS will keep the oldest data.
Collect time: defines the time, in hh:mm, when the PNMS will collect the
link performance data on selected Pasolinks.
Equipment Type: defines that type of Pasolink equipment will be listed.
There are four equipment types that can be monitored, namely, Paso-S,
Pasolink V3, Pasolink Plus STM-1 and MIU.
Network Elements: defines from which Pasolink or Pasolinks, the link
performance data will be gathered.
Collect Type: defines the type of data that will be sampled by the PNMS.

3. Click on [Apply] or [OK] button to apply the new setting.

2.8

Upper SNMP Registration (Option)

The PNMS can also be programmed to report to an upward manager or
managers in SNMP format. The trap sent to SNMP manager could be filtered
in order to minimize congestion of the network. This is an optional function
that can be added to the standard PNMS package.
To activate this optional function please see the Upper SNMP Registration
manual.

2.9

PNMS Network Map

PNMS incorporates a map area to graphically represent the network and can be
easily customized according to the users specification. There are two type of
map available in the PNMS:
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Group Map graphical representation of the network elements

according to grouping. A group is a user-defined collection of
network elements. The number of group maps varies according to the
number of Pasolink groups or sub-groups defined by the user.
Groups can be added, deleted or modified according to user
requirements.

Connection Map graphical representation of the network elements

according to its logical connection to the network. The network
elements are grouped according to their subnet. Hence the number of
connection maps varies according to the number of subnets in the
Pasolink network. This is automatically created by the PNMS and is
not user-definable.

The PNMS maps are a correlated collection of icons, lines and background
graphics. Some sample maps are shown below:

Connection Map

Icon

There are 3 icons used in the PNMS maps:

Group Map
Definition

Network Element. Represents a Pasolink radio. The color of the icon is either,
green (normal), red (active alarm), blue (not connected), or black (unmanaged)
Group. Represents a collection of network elements. The color of this icon
represents the highest alarm. For example, if one of the network elements in
the group has an active alarm, this icon will also be in active alarm (red).
Subnet. Represents a collection of network elements contained in the subnetwork. For example, if one of the network elements in the group has an active
alarm, this icon will also be in active alarm (red).
Network Element (Maintenance). The network element is in maintenance
status.

Group (Maintenance). At least one network element in this group is in

maintenance state.

Subnet (Maintenance). At least one network element in this subnet is in

maintenance state.
Edit. Activates the edit mode in the group map.

Pointer. When clicked, allows the user to use the normal mouse operations
such as the right-click activating the context menu. This is also used when dragand-drop operation will be used in the maps.
Add Text. When selected, the add text function is activated. You can select
where the text will be added within the map area.
Add Line. When selected, the add line function is activated. Select the two
network elements that will be connected by a line.
Zoom. This icon is only available in the connection map. Click this icon to
enlarge the currently active connection map.

2.10 Editing Network Map and Symbol

2.10.1
Editing the Group Map
To edit the existing Network Map:
1. Click on

icon in the Group Map window and to enter the edit mode.

2. Edit mode allows you to do the following operations:

Drag-and-drop NE icons in the New Object Holding area to any location

in the group map.

Add or remove text.

Add or remove lines.

Add background graphics to the group map.

Modify group properties.

Click on

icon when finished.

2.10.2
Adding and Editing Text
Text can be added in the map area to identify network elements in the map. Note,
however, that the added text are static and does not necessarily represent the
station or NE name in the Link summary.
A: To add new text:
1. Click on

icon in the Group Map window tool bar.

2. Click on the location in the map area where the new text will be added.
Continue pressing on the left-button of the mouse and drag the mouse
until the desired size of the text box is achieved.
3. The Text Properties window will be displayed when you release the leftbutton of the mouse. In this window you can specify the text that will be
added in the group map. Up to 80 characters can be added. Special
characters can also be used. Moreover the font and size of the text can
be set in this window.

4. Click on

icon when done.

B: To Edit an existing text:

1. Right-click on the target text to bring-up the context menu.

2. Select Text Properties to display the Text Properties window. You can
now edit the text by modifying its properties in using this window.
3. Click on [Apply] or [OK] button to apply the changes.

2.10.3
Adding and Editing Lines
Lines in the group map are used to represent the radio link or back-to-back
connection of the network elements.
A: To add a new line:
1. Click on

icon in the Group Map window tool bar.

2. Click on the two NE icons that will be connected by this line one at a time.
When the second NE icon is selected, the Line Properties window will be
displayed.
3. In the Line Properties window, you can set the style, color and size of
the line that will be added.

4. Click on [Apply] or [OK] button to continue.

5. Click on

icon when finished.

B: To edit an existing line:

1. Right-click on the target line to bring-up the context menu. Select Line
Properties in the context menu.
2. This will bring-up the Line Properties window. Modify the line properties
through this window.
3. Click on [Apply] or [OK] button to apply the changes.

2.10.4

Adding Background Graph

cs to the
i Group Map

To add a graphical background to the Group map:

1. Click on

icon in the Group Map window and to enter the edit mode.

2. Right-click on the map area to bring-up the context menu.

3. On the context menu, select Map Properties.

Enter the location of the graphics file (JPEG, GIF, or BMP) in the
Background image box or click on [] to locate the file.

5. Adjust the size of the map by editing the Width and Height of the map area.
6. Click on [OK] or [Apply] button to apply the new background graphics.

2.11 Displaying Link Summary of a Network Element

There are three ways to display the Link Summary of a specific Pasolink.
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From Group View

1. Select the target NE from the list.
2. Right-click on the Pasolink to display the context menu.
3. Click on Link Summary to display this window.

From Connect View window

(Do the same procedure as that from Group View.)

From Group map and Connection map

1. Click on the icon of the target NE to display its Link Summary window.

2.12 Setting Group Properties

To modify the properties of specific Network Groups:
1. Select and highlight the Network Group to be modified in the Group View
tab of PNMS main window or from the Network Map window.
2. Right-click on the selected group and click on Properties in the context
menu.
3. Modify the desired properties of the selected Network Group. (See detailed
description of Group Properties in the proceeding section.)
4. Click on Apply button to use the new group properties.

Group Properties Window

2.12.1

General Tab
The Group Name and optional description of the selected Network
Group can be modified here.
Group Name: The name of the selected Network Group that
appears on the Group View of the PNMS main
window.
Note: Description for the selected Network Group. (Optional)

2.12.2
Tree Tab
The Parent Group Index and Tree View order can be modified here. The
modifications are reflected in the Group View in the main window.
To modify the order of the network elements in the hierarchy:
1. Select the network element listed in the tree.
2. Click on the up or down arrow on the right-hand-side of the list to move up or
down the selected NE in the hierarchy.
3. Click on [Apply] or [OK] button to apply the changes in the hierarchy.

2.13 Network Element Properties

To modify the properties of a target network element:
1. Select the target network element on the Group View window.
2. Right-click on the selected NE and click on Properties in ensuing the
context menu.
3. Modify the desired properties of the selected Pasolink. (See detailed
description of Pasolink Properties in the proceeding section.)
4. Click on [OK] or [Apply] button to use the new group properties.

2.13.1

General Tab
The general tab displays the Network Element Name and IP
Address. These two items are added in this window for monitoring
purposes only and cannot be modified in this window. To modify
the NE name go to Link Summary Equipment Setup window.
IP address can only be modified using the Network Configuration
Tool.
An optional description (Note) of the selected Network Group can
be added or modified here.
Network Element Name (monitored only): The name of the
selected Pasolink that appears on the Group View
of the PNMS main window.
IP Address (monitored only): IP address of the selected
Pasolink.
Note: Description for the selected Network Group. (Optional)

2.13.2

Management Tab
This tab allows you to set the PNMS to either manage (polled) or
unmanaged (not polled) the target network element. This allows
you to unmanaged network elements that are currently
unavailable in the radio network thereby minimizing unwanted
polls from the PNMS. It is also advisable to unmanaged network
elements that are currently being serviced and are therefore
offline.
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Managed: When selected, the PNMS will poll the target network
element.

Unmanaged: When selected, the PNMS will not poll the target
network element.

2.13.3

Link Performance Tab

The data collection format of the PM Card or CTRL Module of the
selected Pasolink is defined in this tab.
Collect Type: Defines whether the PM Card collects in Daily
and/or Weekly data periods.
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Daily data link performance data is collected in 15-min

intervals throughout the day and stored in the PNMS

Weekly data the summary link performance of each day

in the week is collected and stored in the PNMS.

2.14 Adding New Network Group

To add a new network group:
1. Go to Group View tab in the PNMS main window.
2. Select and highlight the Parent Group where the new network group will be
added.
3. Right-click on the Parent Group and click on Add New Group in the context
menu.
4. A group icon listed as New Group will be added in the parent group. Modify
the group name and press the Enter key.

2.15 Removing an Existing Network Group

To remove an existing network group:
1. Go to Group View tab in the PNMS main window.
2. Select and highlight the network Group to be removed.
3. Right-click on the selected Network Group and click Remove Group in
the context menu.
4.

Click on [OK] button to continue removing the group.

2.16 Monitoring Active Alarms

To monitor the active alarms on all connected network elements:

1. Click on Active Alarm bar in the Group View window.
2. The active alarm list will be displayed in this window. The display includes
the network element name, type of Alarm and time when the alarm occurred.
3. Click on Ack All Events to acknowledge all the events listed in the window.

2.17 Viewing Alarm History

2.17.1
Viewing Alarm History w
wind
for oall NEs
To view the alarm history for all the connected NEs in the network:
1. Select Event Log Data Browser Alarm History in menu bar on
PNMS main window.
2. View the alarm history list. The display includes the type of Alarm and time
when the alarm event occurred and when it recovered.

2.17.2

Setting Alarm History filter

This function allows the flexible viewing of the Alarm History. The user can
limit the list of alarm events displayed by setting and activating this filter.
To set the alarm history filter:
1. Click on View |Filter on the menu in Alarm History window.
2. Configure the filter settings in the Filter window. (See similar table for
Active Alarm setting in previous section.)
3. Click on OK button to activate the filter.

2.18 Link Performance Historical Data

This function is used to view the saved Link Performance Historical data
stored the PM Card of a target network element. Link Performance Historical
data is based on G.826 recommendations. There are 3 ways available to
view the link performance data:
(1) Chart,
(2) Report
(3) and Ratio.

2.18.1
Chart
To view the Link Performance Historical Data in chart format:
1. Select the target NE and then go to Network Elements Link
Performance History Chart in the main menu.

2. The Link Performance History <Chart> window will be displayed showing

the plotted values of the G.826 measures throughout the target week.
3. Go to File Print to produce a hard copy of the displayed chart.
4. Go to File Select Data to view charts of other network elements.
5. Go to File Close when finished viewing the data.

2.18.1.1 Scale Settings

To change the scale used in the chart:

1. Go to Chart Scale Setting in the Link Performance History <Chart>

menu.
2. Set the scale according to requirements.
3. Click on [OK] or [Apply] button to apply the new scale.
2.18.1.2 Line Settings
To change the line settings:
1. Go to Chart Line Setting in the Link Performance History <Chart>
menu.
2. Set the select the G.826 measure that will be displayed in the chart by
checking the appropriate box.
3. Click on [OK] or [Apply] button to apply the new line setting.

2.18.2
Report
To view the Link Performance Historical Data in report format:
1. Select the target NE from the list and go to Network Elements Link
Performance History Report in the main menu.

2. The Link Performance History <Report> window will be displayed showing

the plotted values of the G.826 measures throughout the target week.
3. Go to File Print to produce a hard copy of the displayed chart.
4. Go to File Select Data to view reports of other network elements.
5. To display the value of the G.826 measure as percentage, go to Report
Percent Display.
6. Go to File Close when finished viewing the data.

2.18.3

Ratio

This format used to display the ratio of the link performance data in a given time
period.
To view the Link Performance Historical Data in ratio format:
1. Select the target NE on the list and go to Network Elements Link
Performance History Ratio in the main menu.

2. The Link Performance History <Ratio> window will be displayed showing

the plotted values of the G.826 measures throughout the target week.

3. Go to File Print to produce a hard copy of the displayed chart.

4. Go to File Select Data to view that of other network elements.

5. Select the NE, the start date/time (From) and the end date/time (Through)
of the data that will be displayed.
6. Click on [OK] button to display the link performance ratio.
7. Go to File Close when finished viewing the data.

2.19 Event Log

This PNMS tool is useful for monitoring all the events occurring within the
network. It is designed to ease the maintenance and troubleshooting work on
the PNMS. The events are listed in an easyto-view formats giving the user
information about the date and time it occurred, the station where it occurred,
its type and status.
The event log window is incorporated in the main PNMS window. The logs are
displayed at the bottom of the PNMS screen.

2.19.1

Event Log Properties

Event Log Properties allow you to set the automatic saving function of the
logs. The user can set the time or record count to activate the automatic
saving of data.
To set the Auto Save:
1. Go to Event Log Properties on the PNMS main menu.
2. Check the Auto Save box in the ensuing window.
3. Click on [OK] button to activate the Auto Save function

2.19.2

Event Log History Data

wserBro

This function is used to view the Event Log History. The history data of the
event log can only be viewed if the automatic saving function is enabled.
(Refer to 2.20.1 Event Log Properties)
To view the Event Log History:
1. Go to Event Log Data Browser Event Log History main PNMS
window.
2. Click on View | All Events to display the stored Event Log Data. (See also
Alarm History Stored Data Browser.)
3. View stored Event Log.
4. Go to File Close to close the Event Log Browser.

2.20 Network Configuration

This tool enables the easy addition of new network elements (NE) as well as the
removal of existing NEs in the network. PNMS can automatically update the
PMC of all newly connected NEs in the network using this function. Also, it might
be necessary to update or modify the Network configuration file of the entire
network occasionally. NEC will send the updated or modified configuration file
together with any additional instructions to carry out the process.

2.20.1
Editing Network Configura
ion t
The network configuration can be editing using NEC's NetConfig Tool.
To edit the network configuration:
1. Go to Network Configuration Edit in the main menu.

2. Edit the network configuration. Refer to the NetConfig Tool Operation Manual
for details.

2.20.2

Updating Network Configu

ation r

To update the network configuration file:

1. Go to Network Configuration Update on the PNMS main window.

2. The Welcome window will appear on the screen. Click on [Next] Button to
continue.
3. Enter the location of the new configuration file in the Configuration File
entry field. Or click on [Browse] button to locate the above file.

4. Click on [Next] button to continue.

5. Wait for a few minutes while PNMS load and check the new network
configuration file you supplied in step 3.
6. Click on [Next] button when loading and checking is finished and the button
becomes available.
7. Verify that all the new NEs attached to the network are listed on the Network
Element list. Assign the listed NEs on the right-hand-side to the individual
network group listed on the left. Click on the arrows in the middle to add or
remove a network element from a network group. Also, you can create new
network groups by clicking on [New Group] button and following the prompts.

8. Click on [Next] button when finished editing the network group assignments.
This button will only be sensitive when all NEs have been assigned to
specific network groups.

9. Verify that the new Central PM Cards (CPMs) are displayed on the list in the
ensuing window.

10. Select Connection Type. If the PNMS will access the NE's through the LAN
or WAN, select Ethernet connection. Otherwise use the default Dialup
connection. Dialup connection requires either a modem or direct serial
connection between the PNMS and the CPMC(s). If Dialup connection is
selected, select the name of the Dialup entry that will be invoked by the
PNMS when connecting to the CPMC. Each CPMC will require its own
unique Dialup entry.
11. Click on [Next] button when finished.
12. The ensuing window will display a list of network elements that have been
removed. Verify the list and click on [Next] button to continue.

13. Click on [Finish] button in the ensuing window to complete the update of the
network configuration.

Appendix A: PMNS Error Messages

No.

Error Message

Cause

Troubleshooting

Dialup entry [%s] not found

The configured dial-up used

by PNMS does not exist in
Windows NT.

Make sure that you have

created the Dial-up entry
in the Windows NT
environment.

Some *.dll files are corrupted or

missing. Closing PNMS

Some *.dll files used by the

PNMS are corrupted or
cannot be located.

Re-install the PNMS

software or repair the
current PNMS.

Failed to initialize PNMS.

The PNMS encountered some

failure during startup.

Restart the PNMS

application. If the error still
exists, re-install or repair
the PNMS software.

Login failure, Please check

Username and password and
try again

Wrong user name or

password entered during
login.

Check the user name and

password and try the login
again.

The new and confirmed

passwords do not match.
Please enter them again.

The new password does not

match the confirmed
password. This error occurs
when changing the current
password.

Check that the passwords

entered on the two fields
are the same.

The old password does not

match with the current
password! Please try again

When changing password the

user is required to enter the
current password used in the
Old Password field. This error
appears if the password
supplied is incorrect.

Make sure that the

password entered in the
old password field
matches the current
password.

Store max is out of range:

Please use numeric value from
1 to 90.

The numeric value entered for

Store Max is out of range.

Store max can have a

numerical value from 1 to
90. Make sure the value
entered is within range.

No "Name" entered. Please

enter group name.

The added group does not

have a valid name.

Enter a valid name for the

group.

Illegal character used ", "

An illegal character was used

in the field.

Do not use special

characters.

Width is out of range. Please

use numeric value from 100 to
9999.

The numeric value entered for

Width is out of range

Width can have a

numerical value from 100
to 9999. Make sure the
value entered is within
range.

Line width is out of range.

Please use numeric value from
1 to 20.

The numeric value entered for

Line width is out of range

Line width can have a

numerical value from 1 to
20. Make sure the value
entered is within range.

File not found.

The file that was being

uploaded or downloaded was
not found in the PMC or in the
PNMS PC.

Make sure that the file

being downloaded or
uploaded exist or is not
corrupted.

Dialup name is incorrect!

The dial-up supplied to the

PNMS does not exist or is
incorrect.

Make sure that the Dial-up

entry specified is in the
Windows NT environment.

Dialup name '%s' is already in

use. Please enter a new dialup
name

The dial-up specified to be

used by the new group is
already being used by another
group.

Use another dial-up entry.

One dial-up entry is
required for each CPMC.

File error: Unable to read from

file!

Unable to read the file being

downloaded or uploaded.

Make sure that the file

being downloaded or
uploaded exist or is not
corrupted.

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