Apposite Linktropy Mini-G User manual

The Linktropy Mini-G WAN Emulator is managed through a browser-based GUI over an Ethernet
connection to a dedicated management interface. Prior to operation, this management
interface must be configured with appropriate network settings, either through the Linktropy
GUI or through a command-line interface accessed via the serial console. For convenience,
the management interface comes preconfigured with an IP address of 10.0.0.10, and the GUI
is accessible from a directly-connected host on the 10.0.0.0/255.0.0.0 subnet.
Management of the Linktropy WAN Emulator requires a PC running a supported web
browser (IE, Firefox, Chrome or Safari). JavaScript must be enabled.
Initial configuration of the management interface requires either:
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A PC running a supported web browser that can be configured and placed on the
10.0.0.0/255.0.0.0 network.
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A PC with an RS-232 serial port running terminal emulation software such as
HyperTerminal or PuTTY.
The following documentation is located at http://www.apposite-tech.com/resources/docs.html.
 Linktropy Mini-G WAN Emulator User’s Guide
 Linktropy Mini-G Hardware Guide
 Linktropy Mini-G Quick Start Guide
Configure a PC running a supported web browser with the IP address 10.0.0.2 or other
address on the 10.0.0.0/255.0.0.0 subnet.
Connect an Ethernet cable between the PC and the MGMT port of the Linktropy Mini-G.
Open the browser on the PC and enter http://10.0.0.10 (the preconfigured management
address) in the address bar.
The Linktropy End User License Agreement will be displayed in a separate window.
Review the License Agreement. The Linktropy GUI will be displayed once the License
Agreement is accepted.
The Linktropy GUI will open to the Device Settings tab. If desired, modify the IP address,
netmask, and default gateway for the management interface. Click the Apply Changes button
when done.
 Once the management interface has been configured, use the Ethernet cable to connect
the MGMT port to the management network.
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PREPARATION
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Linktropy Mini-G
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Quick Start Guide
Plug in the supplied power adapter to the DC power input on the unit. The Power LED on
the front panel will glow green. The system will be available for use within 60 seconds.
To configure the management interface using the Linktropy GUI:

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OPERATION
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Install the Linktropy Mini-G between
two LAN segments as shown in the
diagram. By default, the Linktropy
Mini-G acts as a bridge between the
Ethernet segments connected to the
LAN A and LAN B ports. Frames
received on one port are subjected to
the emulated WAN conditions before
being forwarded to the opposite port.
Emulation conditions for the WAN link are configured in the Linktropy GUI and operate
independently in each direction. To set the emulation parameters, use a web browser
to connect to the Linktropy GUI at the configured management address. All emulation
parameters are found on the Link Emulation tab. Emulation is disabled until the
“On/Off” button at the top of the screen is pressed. See the User’s Guide for details on
Linktropy emulation parameters or click the buttons on the GUI for information on
specific parameters.
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IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION VIA THE SERIAL CONSOLE
Using the provided DB-9 cable, connect the serial port of a PC running terminal
emulation software to the CONSOLE port of the Linktropy Mini-G. Set the serial port
parameters to 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and disable flow control. For
more details on connecting to the serial console, see the Linktropy Mini-G Hardware
Guide.
Press [ENTER] to display a login prompt. At the prompt, log in as “admin”.
There is no password.
linktropy login: admin
Use the following commands to set the IP address, IP netmask, and default gateway
of the Linktropy Mini-G management interface:
mgmt set addr <ip-address> netmask <mask>
mgmt set gw <default-gateway>
IP addresses and netmasks are entered in dotted-decimal format. For example:
linktropy> mgmt set addr 192.168.1.1 netmask 255.255.255.0
LAN A LAN B