Digital Equipment ChannelWorks Instructions for use

ChannelWorks
Part Number: EK-DECTV-IN. B01
Network Installer’s Guide

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
The following statement applies only to the ChannelWorks bridge:
This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipment
has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules, which are deigned to provide reasonable protection
against such radio frequency interference.
Any changes or modification to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case
the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required
to correct the interference.

Part Number: EK-DECTV-IN. B01
ChannelWorks
Network Installer’s Guide
February 1994
This manual, in conjunction with the
ChannelWorks Cable TV
Installer’s Guide
and the ChannelWorks Management manual,
describes how to install the ChannelWorks bridge. This manual
is intended for the hardware installer and network manager.
Supersession/Update Information: This is a revised manual.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed
as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no
responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.
© Digital Equipment Corporation 1994. All rights reserved.
Restricted Rights: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U. S. Government is subject to restric-
tions as set forth in subparagraph (c) (1) (ii) of DFARS 252.227-7013, or in FAR 52.227-19, or in
FAR 52.227-14 Alt. III, as applicable.
Possession, use, or copying of the software described in this publication is authorized only pursu-
ant to a valid written license from Digital or an authorized sublicensor.
No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software on equipment that is not sup-
plied by Digital or its affiliated companies.
Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the man-
ner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do the
descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell
equipment or software in accordance with the description.
The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: ChannelWorks, Digital, LAT,
The Digital Channel, DECnet, PATHWORKS, POLYCENTER, and the DIGITAL logo.
UniLINK and LANcity are registered trademarks of LANcity Corporation.
IBM, OS/2, and Personal Computer AT are registered trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks, and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Cor-
poration.
Procomm is a registered trademark of Datastorm Technologies.
SNMPc is a trademark of Castle Rock Computing.
Hayes is a registered trademark of Hayes Microcomputer Products Inc.
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EMC Class A Notices
Warning - This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate mea-
sures.
Achtung - Diese ist ein Gerat Funkstorgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen konnen
bei Betreib dieses Gerates Rundfunkstorungen auftreten, in welchen Fallen der
Benutzer fur entsprechende Gegenmassnahmen verantwortlich ist.
Attention - C’est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce pro-
duit risque de creer des interferences radioelectriques, il appartiendra alors a l’utili-
sateur de prendre les mesures specifiques appropriees.
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certain equipment. This
certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network pro-
tective, operational, and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee that
the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be con-
nected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must
also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the com-
pany’s wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by
means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer
should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degrada-
tion of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance
facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this
equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company
cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
User’s should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of
the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present,
are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
Caution - Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact
the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
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Acoustics - Declared values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779
Sound Power Level Sound Pressure Level
LWAd, BL
pAm, dBA
(bystander positions)
Product Idle/Operate Idle/Operate
DECTV-AA 5.0 35
[Current values for specific configurations are available from Digital representatives.
1 B = 10 dBA.]
Schallemissionswerte - Werteangaben nach ISO 9296 und ISO 7779/DIN EN27779
Schalleistungspegel Schalldruckpegel
LWAd, BL
pAm, dBA
(Zuschauerpositionen)
Produkt Leerlauf/Betrieb Leerlauf/Betrieb
DECTV-AB 5.0 35
[Aktuelle Werte f|r spezielle Ausr|stungsstufen sind |ber die Digital Equipment Vertre-
tungen erhdltlich. 1 B = 10 dBA.]
Nippon - Japan

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Contents
Preface
1 Introduction
Introduction..................................................................................................................................1-1
Pre-Installation Tasks ..................................................................................................................1-1
Required Tools and Materials .....................................................................................................1-2
How To Tell If The Cable TV Network Is Ready.......................................................................1-2
2 Physical Installation
Introduction .................................................................................................................................2-1
Unpacking The ChannelWorks Bridge Shipping Carton ............................................................2-1
Taking Inventory .................................................................................................................2-2
The ChannelWorks Bridge Shipping Container Contents.................................................... 2-2
Examining The ChannelWorks Bridge.................................................................................2-4
Identifying Cables And Connectors .....................................................................................2-5
Selecting An Installation Area ....................................................................................................2-6
Power And Grounding Requirements ..................................................................................2-7
Cable Lengths ......................................................................................................................2-8
3 Set-Up and First Steps
Introduction .................................................................................................................................3-1
Installing The LANcity Subscriber Utility On A PC............................................................3-2
Setting Up User Accounts ....................................................................................................3-4
User Levels...........................................................................................................................3-6
Level One ......................................................................................................................3-6
Level Two......................................................................................................................3-6
Level Three....................................................................................................................3-6
Connecting A PC To The ChannelWorks Bridge Serial Port...............................................3-7
Selecting The Communications Port....................................................................................3-9
Reading The ChannelWorks Bridge Parameters................................................................3-10
Verifying The ChannelWorks Bridge Parameters..............................................................3-11
Modifying And Loading The ChannelWorks Bridge Parameters......................................3-15
Loading Modified Select Parameter Groups ......................................................................3-16
Loading All Parameter Groups...........................................................................................3-17

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4 Starting The ChannelWorks Bridge
Introduction .................................................................................................................................4-1
Verifying Start Up........................................................................................................................4-1
Locating The Cable TV And Ethernet Network Connections ....................................................4-2
Cable TV Network................................................................................................................4-2
Ethernet Network.................................................................................................................. 4-2
Start Up........................................................................................................................................4-3
Connecting To A Single-Cable, Cable TV Network............................................................4-6
Connecting To A Dual-Cable, Cable TV Network ..............................................................4-8
Connecting To The AUI Port ...............................................................................................4-9
Connecting To The BNC Port ............................................................................................ 4-10
Connecting to the RJ-45 Port..............................................................................................4-11
5 Troubleshooting
Introduction .................................................................................................................................5-1
Power LED ...........................................................................................................................5-1
Status LED............................................................................................................................ 5-2
Block Sync LED...................................................................................................................5-2
Activity LEDs.......................................................................................................................5-3
Appendix A Cables for Serial Devices
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ A-1
General Description.................................................................................................................... A-1
Serial Modem Cables.................................................................................................................. A-2
Null Modem Cables.................................................................................................................... A-2
Appendix B Pre-Installation Checklist
Introduction .................................................................................................................................B-1
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Contents
Figures
2-1 Shipping Container Contents With Optional Equipment......................................................2-3
2-2 The ChannelWorks Bridge Back Panel.................................................................................2-4
2-3 Cables And Connectors.........................................................................................................2-5
2-4 The ChannelWorks Bridge Ventilation Areas....................................................................... 2-7
3-1 Directory Location Dialog Box.............................................................................................3-3
3-2 Create Program Group Dialog Box.......................................................................................3-3
3-3 Admin Pull Down Menu........................................................................................................3-5
3-4 Add User Entry Window.......................................................................................................3-5
3-5 ChannelWorks Bridge Power On Diagnostics ...................................................................... 3-7
3-6 Serial Port Connection Window............................................................................................ 3-9
3-7 Bridge Pull Down Menu......................................................................................................3-10
3-8 Read NVRAM Window ...................................................................................................... 3-11
3-9 Parameter Pull Down Menu ................................................................................................3-15
3-10 Bridge Load Window ........................................................................................................ 3-16
4-1 Ethernet Port Selection Switch Location And Identifying Symbol.......................................4-3
4-2 The ChannelWorks Bridge LED Indicators .......................................................................... 4-5
4-3 Connecting To A Single Cable, Cable TV Network.............................................................4-7
4-4 Connecting To A Dual Cable, Cable TV Network................................................................4-8
A-1 Null Modem Cable Wiring..................................................................................................A-3
Tables
3-1 ChannelWorks Bridge Operating Parameters......................................................................3-12

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Preface
About This Book
The ChannelWorks Network Installer’s Guide is the first book in the series of cable TV
bridge system documentation. It describes how to:
• Unpack the shipping carton(s)
• Connect cable TV network and Ethernet/802.3 network cables
• Use the PC Subscriber Utility to verify the ChannelWorks Bridge’s installation
parameters
• Power up the ChannelWorks Bridge
The ChannelWorks Network Installer’s Guide provides illustrated instructions for con-
necting the necessary cables such as the:
• AUI: 10Base5 Thickwire,
• BNC: 10Base2 ThinWire,
• RJ-45: 10BaseT Unshielded Twisted Pair
for the Ethernet network and the broadband coaxial drop cable for the cable TV net-
work to the ChannelWorks Bridge.
Who Should Read This Book
The ChannelWorks Network Installer’s Guide is for use by installation technicians
trained to perform ChannelWorks Bridge installations.

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Document Organization
The ChannelWorks Network Installer’s Guide is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, “Introduction,” explains planning and preparing to install the product.
This chapter describes required tools and explains verifying whether the cable TV
network is ready for ChannelWorks Bridge installation.
• Chapter 2, “Physical Installation,” describes selecting a work area, bridge’s input/
output connections, and unpacking instructions. This chapter also graphically
identifies cables and connectors you will use during installation.
• Chapter 3, “Set-Up and First Steps,” describes how to interface with the
ChannelWorks Bridge using its serial port to verify the unit’s installation parame-
ters.
• Chapter 4, “Starting Up the ChannelWorks Bridge,” explains how to attach the
ChannelWorks Bridge to a cable TV network and to an Ethernet network. This
chapter also explains how to turn the power on and verify the ChannelWorks
Bridge is operational.
• Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting,” provides an introductory level of corrective instruc-
tion required if the ChannelWorks Bridge does not work after you perform all
installation procedures.

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Conventions Used In This Guide
Convention Meaning
Italic Font Italic Font is used for titles books or to give special empha-
sis. For example:
For more information, refer to the ChannelWorks Cable TV
Installer’s Guide.
Special Type Special Type (Courier Font) indicates messages or prompts
from the system that appear on your screen. For example:
Configuration successfully installed.
Special Bold Type Special Bold Type (Courier Bold Font) is used within text
instructions and in screen examples to show characters or
words that you type. For example:
At the prompt, type AA000400AB04.
prompt> passwd
A Capitalized Word A Capitalized Word within text indicates a key that you
press. For example:
Press Return.
When you see two key names, press and hold the first key,
and then type the second character. For example:
To press Control-C, press and hold the Control key, and
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Associated Documents
Refer to the following documents for further information:
•ChannelWorks Cable TV Installer’s Guide - Describes setting up the cable TV hea-
dend trranslator, preparing the cable TV network for data communications, config-
uring and installing the ChannelWorks Bridge, and TransMaster frequency switch
settings.
•ChannelWorks Management - Describes using the bridge’s Management Utility to
set up the ChannelWorks Bridge operating parameters, preparing the bridge for
Serial Line Interface Protocol operation, using the bridge’s enterprise specific MIB
variables to diagnose and resolve network problems, and accessing and interpret-
ting the bridge’s SNMP enterprise specific MIB Support History file.
Safety Precautions
This preface provides safety precautions to follow when installing the ChannelWorks
Bridge.
For your protection, observe the following safety precautions when setting up your
equipment:
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment.
• Ensure that the voltage and frequency of your power source matches the voltage
and frequency inscribed on the equipment’s electrical rating label.
• Never push objects of any kind through openings in the equipment. Dangerous
voltages may be present. Conductive foreign objects could produce a short circuit
that could cause fire, electric shock, or damage to your equipment.

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Symbols
The following international symbols appear in this book when you must perform pro-
cedures requiring proximity to electrical current.
Caution - You risk damaging your equipment if you do not heed the instructions.
Achtung - Wenn Sie die Anweisungen nicht beachten, könnten Sie Ihre Geräte beschä-
digen.
Attention - vous risquez d'endommager votre équipement si vous ne vous conformez
pas aux instructions.
Precaución - Se pueden ocasionar daños al equipo si no se siguen atentamente las
instrucciones.
Warning - Hazardous voltages are present. To lessen the risk of electrical shock and
danger to personal health, follow the instructions carefully.
Warnung - Im Gerät herrscht gefährliche Hochspannung. Beachten Sie die Anweisun-
gen genau, um die elektrische Schläge und Gefahren für Ihre Gesundheit zu vermeiden.
Danger - Présence de tensions dangereuses. Pour limiter les risques d'accidents élec-
triques et de blessures corporelles, suivez les instructions à la lettre.
Aviso - Existe la presencia de tensiones peligrosas. Para disminuir el riesgo de acci-
dentes eléctricos y daños personales, hay que seguir las instrucciones al pie de la letra.
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Modifications to Equipment
Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the equipment. The
ChannelWorks Bridge may not meet regulatory compliance if modified.
Placement of the ChannelWorks Bridge
Caution - To ensure reliable operation of the ChannelWorks Bridge and to protect it
from overheating, openings in the equipment must not be blocked or covered. The
ChannelWorks Bridge should never be placed near a radiator heat register.
Achtung - Um einen zuverlässigen Betrieb der ChannelWorks-Brücke zu gewährleis-
ten und sie vor Überhitzung zu schützen, dürfen Geräteöffnungen nicht verstopft oder
abgedeckt werden. Die ChannelWorks-Brücke sollte nicht in der Hähe von Heiz-
körpern aufgestellt werden.
Attention - Pour assurer le bon fonctionnement de ChannelWorks Bridge et pour le
mettre à l'abri de toute surchauffe, les ouvertures ne doivent être ni entravées, ni recou-
vertes. ChannelWorks Bridge ne doit jamais être placé à proximité d'un accumulateur
de chaleur thermique.
Precaución - Para garantizar el buen funcionamiento de ChannelWorks Bridge y para
protegerlo de un eventual recalentamiento, las aberturas no deben quedar obstruidas o
recubiertas. ChannelWorks Bridge no debe jamás colocarse cerca de un acumulador de
calor térmico.
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Power Cord Connection
Warning - The ChannelWorks Bridge is designed to work with single-phase power
systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do
not plug the ChannelWorks Bridge into any other type of power system. Contact your
facilities manager or certified electrician if you are not sure what type of power is sup-
plied to your building.
Warnung - Die ChannelWorks-Brücke ist für den Betrieb mit einphasigen Stromver-
sorgungssystemen ausgelegt, die einen geerdeten neutralen Leiter haben. Um die
Gefahr elektrischer Schläge zu reduzieren, dürfen Sie das Gerät nicht an andere Strom-
versorgungssysteme anschließen. Wenn Sie nicht wissen, welche Stromart in Ihrem
Gebäude zur Verfügung steht, bitten Sie Ihren Hausverwalter oder einen zugelassenen
Elektriker um Auskunft.
Danger - ChannelWorks Bridge est conçu pour un fonctionnement avec des systèmes
d'alimentation mono-phasés pourvus d'un conducteur neutre mis à la terre. Pour limiter
les risques d'accidents électriques, ne connectez pas ChannelWorks Bridge à un autre
type d'alimentation. Contactez le directeur du site ou un électricien certifié si vous ne
connaissez pas le type d'alimentation dont est pourvu le bâtiment.
Aviso - ChannelWorks Bridge ha sido concebido para funcionar con sistemas de ali-
mentación monofásicos provistos de un conductor neutro puesto a tierra. Para dis-
minuir el riesgo de accidentes eléctricos, no hay que enchufar este equipo a ningún otro
tipo de sistema de alimentación. Hay que ponerse en contacto con el administrador de
la instalación o con un electricista autorizado en caso de duda sobre el tipo de aliment-
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Warning - The ChannelWorks Bridge is shipped with a grounding type (three-wire)
power cord. To reduce the risk of shock, always plug the cord into a grounded power
outlet.
Warung - Die ChannelWorks-Brücke wird mit einem geerdeten (3 adrigen) Kabel
geliefert. Schließen Sie das Gerät immer an eine geerdete Steckdose an, um Strom-
schläge zu vermeiden.
Danger - ChannelWorks Bridge est livré avec un cordon d'alimentation bipolaire plus
terre (3 fils). Pour limiter les risques d'accidents électriques, branchez toujours ce cor-
don sur une prise de terre.
Aviso - ChannelWorks Bridge se entrega con un cable de alimentación provisto de un
contacto a tierra (3 hilos). Para disminuir el riesgo de accidentes eléctricos, hay que
conectar siempre este equipo a una toma de alimentación con conexión a tierra.
The ChannelWorks Bridge Cover
Warning - It is not safe to operate the ChannelWorks Bridge without the cover in
place. Failure to take this precaution may result in personal injury and system damage.
Warnung - Der Betrieb der ChannelWorks-Brücke ohne Abdeckung ist gefährlich.
Wenn Sie diese Vorsichtsmaßnahme nicht beachten, riskieren Sie Personen- und Sach-
schäden.
Danger - Il est dangereux d'utiliser ChannelWorks Bridge sans son couvercle. Le non-
respect de cette précaution peut entraîner des blessures corporelles ou endommager le
système.
Aviso - Puede resultar peligroso operar el ChannelWorks Bridge sin su tapa. Si no se
observa esta precaución se pueden sufrir daños personales o averiar el sistema.

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Known Problems
The following items are under investigation:
1. The ChannelWorks Bridge operation has been verified at frequencies correspond-
ing to standard NCTA channel assignments. For optimal receiver operation avoid
using the following forward (RX) frequencies:
• 79.000 MHz
• 85.000
• 93.000
• 105.000
• 141.000
• 429.000
• 465.000 MHz
2. The LANcity Management Utility (LCM) prevents the user from entering illegal
and non-optimized Max Round Trip Delay values. However, the ChannelWorks
Bridge software does not prevent the user from entering less than optimal Max
Round Trip Delay value when performing SNMP “sets” on the enterprise specific
MIB variable lcmaxrndtripdel in the ASIC Parameters group.
3. The Support History Log does not consider an error code at two different error lev-
els as unique, which could be misleading as in the following example:
If error 0x35 is logged as a level 2 and at a later time error id 0x35 is logged at a
level 4, when displaying the Support History Log the second error as shows as a
level 2 crash.
4. The LANcity Subscriber Utility (LCS) and the LCM do not operate properly on a
66 MHz PC.
5. The PROM Monitor’s printcfg command displays an incorrect software version
value under the “Vers” heading. The “Description” heading displays the correct
software version. You can also use the SNMP enterprise specific MIB variable
lcsoftware in the Revision Levels group to view the correct software version.
6. Counters from the interface group of the MIB-II are not implemented correctly for
the serial port.
7. The IPNetToMediaTable and the atTable of MIB-II cannot be modified via SNMP.
The enterprise specific MIB variables lcmcastrx and lcbcastrx from the Sonic Stats
group are not implemented.

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