Paradyne 8310 MVLt User manual

HOTWIREDSLAM
FOR 8310 MVLAND
8510 RADSL CARDS
USER’S GUIDE
Document No. 8000-A2-GB26-10
January 1999

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Contents
About This Guide
HDocument Purpose and Intended Audience v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDocument Summary vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HProduct-Related Documents vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Hotwire DSLAM System Description
HWhat is the Hotwire DSLAM? 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HHotwire DSLAM Components 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hotwire DSLAM Chassis 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MCC Card 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RADSL or MVL Card 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HHotwire DSLAM Features 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HLevels of Access 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HSoftware Functionality 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the DSL Cards 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monitoring the DSL Cards 1-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 1-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Hotwire Menus and Screens
HOverview 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HMenu and Screen Formats 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Components of a Hotwire Menu 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Components of a Hotwire Screen 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HCommonly Used Navigation Keys 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HHotwire Menu Hierarchy 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hotwire Chassis Main Menu 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hotwire – MCC Menu 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hotwire – DSL Menu 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DSL Card Configuration Menu 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DSL Card Monitoring Menu 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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HLogging In to the System 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reviewing the Levels of Access 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User Login Screen 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Card Selection Screen 2-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the Hotwire – DSL Menu 2-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HExiting from the System 2-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manually Logging Out 2-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatically Logging Out 2-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Configuring the Hotwire DSLAM
HOverview 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDomain Types 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Domain 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Management Domain 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HConfiguring the DSL Cards 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring VNID(s) on a DSL Card 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Active VNID on each DSL Port 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Static Users 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Addresses with DHCP 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Subnet Masks 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Subnet Addressing 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring IP Filter Rules 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 8310 MVL and 8510 RADSL Card Configuration
HOverview 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Configuration Card Status Screens 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Configuration Ports Screens 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Configuration Interfaces Screens 4-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Configuration Users Screens 4-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Configuration Bridge Screens 4-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Configuration Service Node Screens 4-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Configuration Filters Screen 4-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5 Monitoring the Hotwire DSLAM
HOverview 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Monitoring Card Status Screens 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Monitoring Physical Layer Screens 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Monitoring Interfaces Screens 5-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Network Protocol Screens 5-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Bridge Screens 5-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL SN Information Screen 5-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HDSL Monitoring IP Filters Screen 5-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
HDiagnostic Screens 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HTroubleshooting 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Alarms 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
No Response at Startup 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Major Alarms 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minor Alarms 6-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HNetwork Problems 6-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High-Level Troubleshooting 6-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Client Cannot Ping the Gateway Router 6-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Client Cannot Reach Service Node 6-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Client Cannot Reach DSLAM 6-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Client Cannot Reach IPC 6-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Client Cannot Reach Router 6-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cannot Upload Configurations to a UNIX Server 6-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance Issues – Viewing Network Statistics 6-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A Download Code
HDownload Code A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Download Only System: Automatic Immediate Apply A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . .
B Traps
HDSL Card Traps B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary
Index

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About This Guide
Document Purpose and Intended Audience
This guide describes how to configure and operate the software component of
the Hotwire Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM) system. It is
intended for administrators and operators who maintain the networks that support
Hotwire operation.
A basic understanding of internetworking protocols and their features is assumed.
Specifically, you should have familiarity with Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP), Network Management Systems (NMSs), and the following
internetworking concepts:
HTCP/IP applications
HIP and subnet addressing
HIP forwarding (also referred to as IP routing)
HBridging
It is also assumed that you have already installed either the Hotwire 8600, 8800,
or 8810 DSLAM. If you have not done so already, refer to the appropriate Hotwire
DSLAM Installation Guide for installation instructions.
NOTE:
It is highly recommended that you read the Hotwire DSLAM for 8310 MVL
and 8510 RADSL Cards Network Configuration Guide before you begin to
use this guide and the Hotwire software. The Hotwire DSLAM 8310 MVL and
8510 RADSL Cards Network Configuration Guide
provides introductory
information about the Hotwire DSLAM network models and theories.

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Document Summary
Section Description
Chapter 1 Hotwire DSLAM System Description. Provides an
overview of the Hotwire 8600 and 8800 systems.
Chapter 2
Hotwire Menus and Screens. Describes the operation
of Hotwire menus, screens, and commonly used
navigation keys. Also provides instructions on how to
log in and log out of the system.
Chapter 3
Configuring the Hotwire DSLAM. Describes the
required procedures for configuring the Hotwire
system.
Chapter 4
8310 MVL and 8510 RADSL Card Configuration.
Describes the optional procedures for configuring the
DSL cards on the Hotwire system.
Chapter 5 Monitoring the Hotwire DSLAM. Describes operator
programs that monitor the Hotwire system.
Chapter 6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting. Describes common
Hotwire operational problems and solutions.
Appendix A Download Code. Describes how to work with the
Download Code and Apply Download menus.
Appendix B
Traps. Describes the traps that are generated by the
Hotwire system.
Glossary Defines acronyms and terms used in this document.
Index Lists key terms, acronyms, concepts, and sections in
alphabetical order.

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Installation Instructions
8000-A2-GB22 Hotwire Management Communications Controller
(MCC) Card, IP Conservative, User’s Guide
8000-A2-GB27 Hotwire DSLAM for 8310 MVL and 8510 RADSL
Cards Network Configuration Guide
8000-A2-GB90 Hotwire 8100/8200 Internetworking Packet
Concentrator (IPC) User’s Guide
8000-A2-GZ40 Hotwire MCC Card, IP Conservative, Installation
Instructions
8310-A2-GZ40 Hotwire 8310 MVL Card Installation Instructions
8510-A2-GZ40 Hotwire 8510 RADSL Card Installation Instructions
8600-A2-GN20 Hotwire 8600 Digital Subscriber Line Access
Multiplexer (DSLAM) Installation Guide
8800-A2-GN21 Hotwire 8800 Digital Subscriber Line Access
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8810-A2-GN20 Hotwire 8810 Digital Subscriber Line Access
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