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Agilent Signaling Advisor
Users Manual
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Signaling Advisor
User's Manual
Agilent Technologies
This document relates to Release NA2.03.xx of the Signaling Advisor software. Go to Help menu
About to identify the software version number.
Copyright 1997-2001 Agilent Technologies UK Ltd.
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Copyright 2001 Agilent
Technologies UK Limited.
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SAFETY
Warning
Warning denotes a hazard. It
calls attention to a procedure,which if not correctly
performed or adhered to
could result in injury or loss
of life. Do not proceed
beyond a warning note until
the indicated conditions are
fully understood and met.
Caution
Caution denotes a hazard. It
calls attention to a procedure,which if not correctly
performed or adhered to
could result in damage to or
destruction of the instrument.
Do not proceed beyond a
caution note until theindicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
For details of safety, see
Safety Information in the
Mainframe ReferenceManual.
Agilent Technologies UK Limited
Telecommunications Networks Test DivisionSouth Queensferry
West Lothian, Scotland EH30 9TG
Microsoft ,Windows NT and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
Both the GSM logo and the GSM letter mark are trademarks of the GSM Association.
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Contents
Using Signaling Advisor 1
Introduction.................................................................... ........................................................... 1
The Basic Steps..................................................... ........................................................... ......... 2
Getting Help 5Learn about Using Help........................................................... ................................................. 5
How to Use On-line Documentation........................................................................... .............. 7
Connecting and Configuring 9
How to Connect Cables ....................................................... ..................................................... 9
Learn about Configuring Automatically (Monitor Operation Only)......................................... 9
How to Configure Automatically (Monitor Operation Only) ................................................. 11
Learn about Configuring Manually in Bearer View............................................................ ... 16How to Configure Manually ........................................................ ........................................... 21
Configuring Bearer Physical Parameters for Monitoring ......................................... 22
Configuring Physical Parameters for Emulating ...................................................... 25
Create Links ........................................................... .................................................. 28
Learn about Alarms ...................................................... .......................................................... 37How to Use Alarm View................................................................................. ........................ 37
Learn about the Status of Links .................................................. ............................................ 42
How to Use Link Status View ............................................................... ................................. 43
Learn about Protocol Stacks and Protocols......................................................................... .... 45How to Use Protocol Stacks ....................................................... ............................................ 47
How to Use Linksets......... ....................................................................... ............................... 51Learn about Point Code Mappings ............................................................ ............................. 52
How to Use Point Code Mappings.......................................................................................... 52
Learn about Point Code Formats ................................................... ......................................... 54
How to Use Point Code Formats .................................................................... ........................ 55
Capturing Traffic 59
Learn about Capturing ............................................................ ................................................ 59
How to Capture Traffic........ ............................................................ ....................................... 59
Learn about Measurements ........................................................... .......................................... 60
How to Use Measurement Files.................................... .......................................................... 62
Learn about Triggers and Filters................................................................. ............................ 64
How to Use Triggers and Filters.......................... ................................................................... 66
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Isolating Calls 77
Learn About Isolating Calls ............................................................ ........................................77
How to Isolate Calls .............................................................. ..................................................79
Gathering Statistics 85
Learn about Graphical Statistics..............................................................................................85
How to Gather Graphical Statistics............................................................................. ............86
Learn about Tabular Statistics.................................................................................................92
How to Gather Tabular Statistics ............................................................... .............................92
Analyzing Captured Data 95
Learn about Analyzing Messages............................................................................................95
How to Analyze Captured Data...............................................................................................96
Copying...................................................................................................................101Printing ....................................................... ............................................................ 102
Display Settings ............................................................. .........................................104
Displaying Columns................................................................................................106
Using Emulation (EmuLite and Conformance Tests) (Option) 109
Learn about Emulation (Option) ........................................................... ................................109
How to Use EmuLite and Conformance Tests (Option) ................................................... ....112
Run a Conformance Test ................................................. .......................................113Basic Emulate Sequences........................................................................................114
Create EmuLite Sequences ........................................................ .............................115
Add Messages and Commands to a Sequence .......................................... ..............120
Edit Message Fields ....................................................... .........................................133
Running Test Sequences .................................................. .......................................143
Analyze Results ....................................................... ...............................................145
Application Programming Interface........................................................................147
Other Tasks and Self Tests 149Other Tasks ........................................................ .............................................................. .....149
Self Tests...............................................................................................................................154
Glossary of Terms 157
Index 161
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Using Signaling Advisor
Introduction
Your Signaling Advisor is one of a family of Signaling Advisors, allbased on a common platform. The details of the hardware are explained
in full in the Mainframe Reference Manual. Three variants are available
for testing SS7, GSM/GPRS and cellular/PCS signaling networks.
The Signaling Advisor (a Microsoft Windows PC-based instrument)
monitors signaling messages, collates statistics and traces calls. It can
simultaneously monitor up to 32 duplex signaling links on up to 16duplex bearers.
EmuLite is an optional feature that lets you test new services, maintainexisting services and troubleshoot problems on the signaling links by
allowing you to send messages and perform actions based on the
response. The EmuLite option also includes pre-defined Conformance
Test sequences.
Up to two interface modules can be installed in the instrument. They
allow you to monitor or emulate signaling links on up to 8 duplex (E1
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Balanced or Unbalanced, T1, DS0 or Datacom) bearers. If you use a
Signaling Advisor undercradle with the instrument, a further two
interface modules can be fitted which enables you to monitor or emulateon up to 16 duplex bearers.
The instrument can automatically configure itself to monitor the networkyou are testing, or you can manually configure it using the easy-to-use
Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Using suitable software (such as Carbon Copy) and a modem or LAN
connection you can also control the instrument remotely.
A summary of the Signaling Advisors main features are listed below:
! Auto-configures bearers, signaling links and protocols formonitoring.
! Emulates test sequences using EmuLite.! Provides multiple-protocol triggers and filters.! Provides call traces.! Auto-validates protocols and sequences.! Provides graphical and tabular statistics.! Monitors up to 32 signaling links simultaneously.! Correlates a message sequence instantly.! Extensive protocol decode library.! Protocol Help.
The Basic Steps
There are three main steps to using your Signaling Advisor. Moredetails are available in the relevant sections of this User's Manual.
Step 1 - Connecting and Configuring
Ensure that the Interface Module(s) are inserted and locked into the sideof the Signaling Advisor (this should only be done when the
instrument is switched off). Switch on the Signaling Advisor and
connect to your network.
At the Start Up screen select Real Time to configure the SignalingAdvisor to monitor, or emulate, your network. Configuration's Bearer
view will appear. (Alternatively, clickPost Capture to open an existing
*.tol file, orResume to open the last measurement).
There are two configuration methods; a simple automatic process and a
detailed manual configuration based on the individual parameters for thebearer and its signaling links.
The Alarm view shows the alarms that have been detected. Byviewing the alarms you know which settings need to be changed whenmanually configuring the instrument in Bearer view ( ).
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Step 2 - Capturing
Once configured you must click in Monitor ( ) to start capturingfrom your configured links. The default settings capture everything.
And/Or - Emulating
Creating and Editing Test Sequences
Once configured you can create and edit test sequences and messages
from the EmuLite dialog box ( ):
! Create and edit sequences and messages in the SequenceEditor.
! Edit message fields in the Message Editor.Running Test SequencesSelect the sequences to be run in the Test Manager. You can define theorder the sequences will be run and how often. Once the tests have been
selected you must close EmuLite (clickOK) and click to start
emulating. All messages will be displayed in Traffic Overview.
Running Conformance Tests
Select the test to be run from the Conformance Test Manager. You canselect the links and edit the timer parameters to be used when running
the tests.
Step 3 - Analyzing Data
To analyze the data and investigate network problems:
! Use Filters to capture or isolate only the messages you want.There are various filter types available.
! Analyze the captured information.! Use Call Trace to group messages into calls.! Use Statistics to measure the activity on your network.! Save log files (*.tol) for analysis later. The configuration and
measurement setup information is also saved in the log file.
Caution
Close the Signaling Advisor (File menu Exit) and shut down Windows
BEFORE switching off power.
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Getting Help
Learn about Using Help
The Signaling Advisor's On-line Help is based on Microsoft Windows
On-line Help.
General Help
Click or select Help menu Contents and Index to display the On-line Help's Contents, Index and Find tabs
! The Contents tab contains an expandable list of basicinformation and step-by-step instructions about each aspect of
the Signaling Advisor.
! The Index tab contains an alphabetical list of common wordsand phrases.
! The Find tab lets you search for a word or phrase. The firsttime you select the Find tab you will be prompted to create the
list of words used within the help system. The system builds
the list for you in a few seconds.
Fonts and Symbols
! Mouse selections are shown in a different font from the rest ofthe text, for example, ClickOK.
! Keyboard keys are shown in square brackets, for example, [F1],[Shift], [Ctrl].
! Multiple key inputs, where 2 keys must be pressed at the sametime, is shown as [Shift]+[F1].
! Menu and submenus are separated by a right arrow, forexample, Help menu Contents and Index.
Protocol Help
Protocol Help lets you search for more information about protocolabbreviations. Select Help menu Protocol Help from any Monitor
view to display the Protocol Help window.
In EmuLite's Message Editor tab right-click a field and select ProtocolHelp from the popup menu to display information about the field.
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On Views
! Click[F1] to display detailed information about the currentview. You will find out what the view does and how it should
be used.
! Click[Shift]+[F1] orHelp menu What's This? and point onthe item you want more information on.
In Dialog Boxes
! Click[F1] to display detailed information about the selectedobject.
! Click in a dialog box and point to the object you wantinformation about.
Tips
! Hovering over items will display a ToolTip. ToolTips provideadditional information about the item. ToolTips are availableon toolbar buttons and on many views, for example:
Bearer view .
Protocol Stack view .
Call Trace view .
Statistics view .
! In many areas clicking the Right Mouse Button will display amenu. This menu lists all the functionality for the item onwhich the right-mouse button was clicked. This menu can also
be displayed by pressing on the keyboard.
Information notes
Information notes give some additional information about the topic.They are shown next to the Information icon in green text, for example,
Information
Information textCaution notes
Caution notes alert you to issues that may damage the instrument, yournetwork or may prevent the instrument working as you may expect.
Caution notes are shown next to the Caution icon in violet text, for
example,
Caution
Caution text
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How to Use On-line Documentation
The User Manuals, Foreign Language Manuals, Frequently AskedQuestions and so on, are available in PDF format. ClickHelp menu
On-line Documentation to display an index of all the documentation
supplied with your Signaling Advisor.
Products Notes, such as Local Number Portability (LNP), Base StationOptimization Monitor, Remote Control, High Speed SS7, General
Packet Radio Switch (GPRS), IS-634A/IS-41, Connecting and
Configuring and EmuLite are some of the current Product Notesavailable within the on-line documentation suite.
Web Site
You can get up-to-date information about all aspects of the SignalingAdvisor, including Product Notes and software options and so on, from
the web site.http://www.agilent.com/comms/signalingadvisor
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Connecting and Configuring
How to Connect Cables
The Signaling Advisor is connected to your network via the Interface
Modules inserted into the slots on the sides of the instrument or in the
undercradle.
Interface Modules should never be removed or inserted when the
Signaling Advisor power is on. You can connect and disconnect cables
to the Interface Modules at any time. Removing cables will cause a Lossof Signal hardware alarm. The overall hardware alarm status of each
bearer is indicated in the bearer graphics in Configuration's Bearer view
( ). More detail can be found in Alarm view ( ) and Link Status
view ( ). By default, red indicates hardware alarms have been
detected.
Cabling and connecting information is described in detail in the Interface
Module Reference Manuals. These manuals are available from Help
menu On-line Documentation.
Learn about Configuring Automatically (Monitor OperationOnly)
Auto Configure will set up everything the Signaling Advisor needs to
capture from your network. Click from any Configuration view to
run Auto Configure.
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Auto Configure's dialog box..
Auto Configure works through 5 stages:
Stage 1 Clears Hardware Alarmschanges the line encoding and
framing type until all hardware alarms have cleared. Impedance is only
changed if the option is enabled in the Auto Configure Options. As
hardware alarms clear the individual alarm status color will change.
Only the selected bearers are adjusted.
Stage 2 Detects Signalinglooks for signaling on each alarm free
bearer. Only the selected data rates will be checked. When signaling isdetected the appropriate symbols will appear in the timeslot.
Blue Flags represent SS7 signaling.
Green Flags represent Non-SS7 signaling (either
X.25/ISDN/V.5/NS GPRS/Frame Relay).
represents GSM TRAU 8K or 16K data.
A yellow flag represents the repeated patterns that separatesignaling units (flags). On T1 interface, a yellow flag may be displayed
where empty timeslots are idling the same pattern as these flags.
Stage 3 Captures Sample Dataa sample of data is captured from
all the detected signaling links. This data is used to validate against the
selected Protocol Stacks. If only one stack is selected for each stack
type then Stage 3 is not carried out and the selected stack is used.
Stage 4 ValidatesProtocol Stacksthe captured data sample isvalidated against the selected Protocol Stacks. The stack that gives the
best validation statistics is taken as the correct stack. The first stack that
verifies 100% will be used without further checks. If only one stack is
selected for each stack type then Stage 4 is not carried out and the
selected stack is used.
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Stage 5 Creates Linkswhen the Auto Configure dialog is closedall the detected links are automatically created. Links are not created on
timeslots which have a yellow flag, because full signaling has not beendetected in these timeslots.
You can now capture network traffic on the created links.
Information
! All other Signaling Advisor functionality is frozen whilst AutoConfigure is operating.
! Auto Configure cannot detect Fractional links (that is, a linkspread across more than one timeslot).
! If alarms cannot be cleared, for example if the cable isdamaged, Auto Configure skips the bearer.
! The first time you run Auto Configure you will be asked toselect a Network Type.
The Network Type sets up the appropriate data rate and
protocol stack options that Auto Configure will check. These
settings can be viewed and edited in the Auto Configure
Options dialog.
How to Configure Automatically (Monitor Operation Only)
The first time you run Auto Configure you will be asked to select a
Network Type. The Network Type sets the default Protocol Stack and
Data Rate options. These options determine how Auto Configure works.It is recommended that you check them to ensure that they match the
settings used by your network.
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Auto Configure Options sheet.
Auto Configure ( ) is available in Real Time mode from anyConfiguration view.
Configuration's Auto Configure dialog box.
If Auto Configure returns unexpected results it may be because thedefault settings do not match your network configuration. You should
check the setting in Auto Configure Options to ensure that Auto
Configure is checking against the correct set of parameters.
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Information
! The Network Type can only be selected the first time AutoConfigure is run. Change the Auto Configure options if you
need to edit the settings.
! All other Signaling Advisor functionality is frozen while AutoConfigure is operating.
! If alarms cannot be cleared, for example if the cable isdamaged, Auto Configure skips the Bearer.
! Auto Configure cannot detect Fractional links (that is, a linkspread over more than one timeslot).
! Auto Configure will not configure emulation links.Auto Conf igure
1. Connect the Signaling Advisor to your network.2. In Monitor ( ), click to put the Signaling Advisor into
Real Time mode.
3. Click to open Configuration and then to display theAuto Configure dialog box.
4. Select the bearers you want to Auto Configure. By default allconnected bearers are already selected.
5. (OPTIONAL) Set up any Auto Configure options. ClickStart.
Auto Configure running.
6. Signaling Advisor will clear hardware alarms, create signalinglinks and assign protocol stacks for all the data it detects. Flagswill appear in the timeslots where signaling has been detected.
Auto Configure will stop automatically once all the selected
bearers have been scanned.
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Auto Configure complete.
7. ClickClose to close the Auto Configure dialog box. Thedetected links will be created.
8. You can now capture data by clicking to open Monitor andthen to start capturing data.
Information
! All other Signaling Advisor functionality is frozen whilst AutoConfigure is operating.
! If hardware alarms cannot be cleared, for example if the cableis damaged, Auto Configure skips the bearer.
Change Auto Conf igure Opt ions
Select Options on the Auto Configure dialog box orTools menu
Options Auto Configure tab.
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Auto Configure Options.
!Allow Auto Configure to put bearer into Low Impedancemode
To avoid Auto Configure disrupting a network by connecting
with a low impedance, this option is disabled by default. Only
select this if you know that you are connected to a protected
monitor point.
Caution
Selecting this option removes the Terminated Monitor Mode (HighImpedance) protection. This option is automatically disabled when you
shut down the Signaling Advisor.
! Data RatesAuto Configure checks for signaling at the selected data rates,
in the order specified. A tick ( ) indicates the selected Data
Rates. Reducing the number of data rates to check improvesthe speed of the Auto Configure process.
Select the rates that match your network, then promote or
demote the rates so that the most likely data rate is at the top
of the list.
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! Protocol StacksThis field defines the protocol stacks that Auto Configure will
verify data against. Reducing the number of stacks to check
improves the speed of the Auto Configure process.
Select the protocol stack type (for example, SS7), then selectthe stack that Auto Configure should verify any captured data
against. At least one stack needs to be selected for each stack
type.
If you know that the same stack is used on other timeslots thenAuto Configure's performance can be improved further by
selecting the appropriate 'Use same stack' option.
InformationYou can select multiple Protocol Stacks from each Stack type.
! Existing Signaling LinksDefines what happens to existing signaling links when Auto
Configure is running. The default is to leave the existing link
settings unchanged, however you can delete all links or only
replace the links where Auto Configure detects differentsettings.
Learn about Configuring Manually in Bearer View
Bearer view contains all the settings you need to configure the SignalingAdvisor before capturing and analyzing your network traffic.
The bearers on the Signaling Advisor must be configured to match your
network's configuration. The Alarm view, , will identify any
hardware alarms. These alarms indicate which hardware settings need to
be changed in Bearer view.
The Bearer view is displayed from Configuration by clicking or by
selectingView menu Bearer View.
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Configuration's T1 Bearer view.
The Signaling Advisor automatically knows what types of interface arefitted. The interface type is shown at the top left corner of the Bearer
view. The Interface Module graphic shows the overall alarm status for
the selected interface module. As you change the Bearer viewparameters to the correct parameters the alarms will change to the 'No
alarm' color (user selectable).
The parameters displayed in Bearer view vary depending on the type ofbearer. Each Bearer view contains identification, operating mode,
hardware, clocks and timeslot parameters.
Once you have connected to your network you must configure theinstrument. There are two main steps to Manually Configuring the
Signaling Advisor:
1.
Clearing Hardware AlarmsUsingAlarm View ( ) toidentify the hardware alarms, change the Bearer View ( )
settings until the alarms have cleared. The default color for
detected alarms is red, the default color for no alarms is green.
2. Creating Signaling LinksAdd ( ) a Signaling Link to theappropriate timeslot. Select the configuration options from the
Signaling Link Properties dialog box. Repeat Step 2 for each
link you want to create.
Once a signaling link has been created you can capture data.
Information
You can click[F1] for more information on the current view.
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Bearer Types
The available bearer types are:
! E1! T1! Datacom (V.35/RS-449/RS-232)! DS0/DS0-A
The edit options available will change depending on settings you havealready made - only valid options will be enabled.
Timeslot Grid
The Timeslot Grid represents the timeslots on the bearer. Timeslots formultiplexed interfaces, such as E1 and T1, are shown in a grid. Each
cell represents a timeslot. DS0 and Datacom display a single cell.
A T1 timeslot grid.
Add signaling links to the appropriate timeslot to indicate where thesignaling will be found on your network. Sub-rate and Fractional
timeslots are set up by right-clicking the timeslot(s) in the Timeslot Grid.
The settings for the link are displayed in the Link section of Bearer view
when the signaling link is selected.
Signaling links are represented by:
Blue Flags represent SS7 signaling.
Green Flags represent Non-SS7 signaling (X.25/ISDN/V.5/NS
GPRS/Frame Relay).
represents GSM TRAU data.
Double-clicking the left mouse button on a signaling link will display itsproperties. If you would prefer to display the Protocol Stack associated
with the link when double-clicking, you can change the option in Toolsmenu Options General Setting tab Configurationpanel.
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Sub-rate Links
Sub-rate Links are configured in smaller timeslots within the standard
timeslot. Sub-rate signaling links are shown in the appropriate sub-ratetimeslot.
The most significant bits start on the right hand side of the timeslot.
Configuration Bearer view's Sub-rate Timeslots.
Fract ional Links
Fractional Links are configured across multiple timeslots on one bearer.When timeslots are contiguous the boundaries between each timeslot are
changed to dotted lines. When one part of a fractional timeslot is
selected the others are also selected.
Configuration Bearer view's Fractional Timeslots.
Fi l ter Short and Retransmitted Messages
You can control what happens to short messages and retransmittedmessages during a Real Time mode capture session. The default is to
filter out short messages but allow retransmitted messages to be
captured. Short and Retransmitted Message filtering is set when a
signaling link is created.
Short messages contain less than 4 bytes of user data (8 octets in total,
including 1 flag and CRC bytes), for example, FISUs and LSSUs in SS7,
S-Frames and R-Frames in ISDN and Alive and Alive-ACK messages in
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GPRS networks. You set up this filtering in the Signaling Link
Properties dialog box.
Configurations Signaling Link Properties dialog box showing SS7 link properties for amonitor link. Emulation options are disabled (grey).
Filter out Short Messages This is the default option. Short messageswill not be captured.
No Filtering or Collapsing No filtering or collapsing. All short
messages will appear as individual messages in Monitor's Traffic
Overview. To see these messages you must ensure that the Display
Levels in Monitor are set to display all messages.
Collapse Short Messages Consecutive short messages will berepresented by a single message in Monitor's Traffic Overview. You can
set the number of messages (maximum 65535) to be collapsed by
entering the number in the box.
The PCR Filter panel shows the option for controlling retransmittedmessages.
A tick ( ) indicates that retransmitted messages will not be captured.
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Caution
If Short Message (e.g. FISU) and / or PCR filtering are not applied, theperformance and longevity of the capture session will be reduced. It is
therefore strongly recommended that these filters be applied.
Information
When calculating the length of messages the Signaling Advisor includes
2 bytes for frame check sequence (FCS) and 1 byte for a flag.
How to Configure Manually
There are several steps involved in manually configuring your Signaling
Advisor.
Step 1Connecting
Ensure that the Interface Module(s) are inserted and locked into the sideof the Signaling Advisor (this should ONLY be done when the
instrument is switched off).
Connect the Signaling Advisors Interface Modules to your networkfollowing the instructions for the Interface Module and the Operating
Mode you want to use. See Help menu On-line Documentation and
select the appropriate Interface Module Reference Manual for moreinformation on cabling and connecting.
Step 2 Clearing Hardware Alarms
Hardware parameters, such as line-encoding, frame type and clocks, are
configured in Configurations ( ) Bearer view ( ). Before creatinglinks you must configure the bearer
The Interface Module graphic at the top of Bearer view indicates the
hardware alarm status of all the bearers on the Interface Module. Redindicates that hardware alarms have been detected. Use Alarm view
to identify the hardware alarms. Change the configuration settings
in Bearer view to clear the hardware alarms.
Step 3 Creating Links
Create links on the timeslots you want to capture data from or send
messages on.
1. Save a ConfigurationIn Configuration select File menu Save As todisplay the Export Configuration dialog box.2. To save the file in a different folder, click a different drive in theSave in box, or double-click a different folder in the folder list.
To save the file in a new folder, click Create New Folder.
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3. In the File name box, type a name for the file.4. Click Save.
Information
To use the saved configuration you must import it as part of an importedMeasurement Setup file.
Configuring Bearer Physical Parameters forMonitoring
Before configuring bearers and creating links you must be connected to
the network.
You manually configure bearers by setting the individual parameters inBearer view. Alternatively you can Auto Configure bearers that will be
used for Monitoring.
Configu ring an E1 Bearer for Monitor in g
Read the E1 Balanced / E1 Unbalanced Interface Module ReferenceManuals for more information on installing, connecting and verifying E1
Interface Modules.
Assumptions
! Either an E1 Balanced or E1 Unbalanced Interface Module isfitted in the Signaling Advisor.
Steps
1. In Configuration, click to display Bearer view.2. In the Operating Mode panel select eitherBridged Monitor, 20-
>30db Terminated Monitor or0db Terminated Monitor.
3. In the Multi-Frame Type panel select eitherNo CRC4 orCRC4.4. In the Line Encoding panel select eitherHDB3 orAMI.
Information
You can also configure the system to route any Monitor clock out on oneof the two External Outputs using theView menu External Clocks
dialogue within Configure.
What do you want to do next?
! Check hardware alarm status.Configu ring a T1 Bearer for Monitor ing
Read the T1 Interface Module Reference Manual for more informationon installing, connecting and verifying T1 Interface Modules.
Assumptions
! A T1 Interface Module is fitted in the Signaling Advisor.
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Steps
1. In Configuration, click to display Bearer view.2. In the Operating Mode panel select eitherBridged Monitor, 20-
>30db Terminated Monitor or0db Terminated Monitor.
3. In the Multi-Frame Type panel select eitherSuperFrame(D3/D4)
orExtended Super Frame
.4. In the Line Encoding panel select eitherB8ZS orAMI.5. In the Data Rate panel select either56Kor64K.
What do you want to do next?
! Check hardware alarm status.Config uring a Datacom B earer for Monitoring
Read the Datacom Interface Module Reference Manual for moreinformation on installing, connecting and verifying Datacom (V.35, RS-
232 or RS-449) Interface Modules.
Assumptions
! A Datacom Interface Module is fitted in the Signaling Advisorwith either a V.35, RS-232 or RS-449 Monitor Cable
connected.
Steps
1. In Configuration, click to display Bearer view.2. In the Operating Mode panel select Monitor.3. Select the Mark Polarity (Normal or Inverted) from the Mark
Polarity panel.
What do you want to do next?
! Check hardware alarm status.Configu ring a DS0 Bearer for Monitoring
Read the DS0 Interface Module Reference Manual for more informationon installing, connecting and verifying DS0 Interface Modules.
Assumptions
! A DS0 Interface Module is fitted in the Signaling Advisor.Steps
1. In Configuration, click to display Bearer view.2. In the Operating Mode panel select Monitor.3. Select the clock source from the Clock Sourcepanel. This
determines which clock will be used to receive the data from
the Signaling Advisors Rx cables (RxA and RxB). The clock
sources are:
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! Bit/Byte External receives data using the externalBit/Byte clock fed into the 9-pin D-type connection on the
front of the DS0 Interface Module. The external clockshould be your network's System Wide Reference Clock.
! Composite External receives data using the externalComposite clock fed into the 9-pin D-Type on the front of
the DS0 Interface Module (uses different pins from theBit/Byte External clock above). The external clock
should be your network's System Wide Reference Clock
! Internal receives data using the Interface Module'sinternal 64 kbit/s reference clock. (56k Data Rates still
uses 64k clock - only seven of the eight bits are used).
! Other receives data using the Bit/Byte clock fed in fromanother DS0 Interface Module or the Mainframe External
Connector. The clock fed into the Mainframe ExternalConnector must be Bit/Byte format.
4. (OPTIONAL) Output the Clock Signal.If you selected 'Internal' or Other' clocks you can output the
Bit/Byte clock signal. ClickOutput clock via interface in the
Output Clockpanel to output on the (Bit/Byte) clock pins of
the 9-pin D-Type connector on the front of the InterfaceModule. Only the Bit/Byte clock output is supported.
5. In the Data Rate panel select either56Kor64K.Caution
Pins 3 and 4 on the 9-pin D-type connection are bi-directional. ForBit/Byte and Composite clock sources they input the clock signal. For
Internal orOther clock sources the same pins output the clock signal.
Information
! You can also configure the Signaling Advisor to route anyMonitor clock out on the External Output using theView menuExternal Clocks dialog within Configure. You can only route
the clock from one Interface Module to an external connector.
! When using a System Wide Clock you should only connect it toone DS0 bearer and route the signal to other DS0 bearers
through the Signaling Advisor. Use the Other clock source
setting to do this.
!DS0 bearers on one Interface Module must use the same clocksource. Changing a clock source on Bearer1.1, for example,
will automatically change the clock source for 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4.
What do you want to do next?
! Check hardware alarm status.
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Configuring Physical Parameters for Emulating
Before configuring bearers and creating links you must be connected tothe network.
You must manually configure the bearers for EmuLite by setting theindividual parameters in Bearer view.
Information
Auto configure cannot be used to configure bearers for emulation.
Configu ring an E1 Bearer for Emu lat ing
Read the E1 Balanced / E1 Unbalanced Interface Module ReferenceManuals for more information on installing, connecting and verifying E1
Interface Modules.
Assumptions! Either an E1 Balanced or E1 Unbalance Interface Module is
fitted to the Signaling Advisor.
Steps
1. In Configuration, click to display Bearer view.2. In the Operating Mode panel select End Emulate.3. Select the clock source from the Emulate Clockpanel. This
determines which clock will be used to transmit the data fromthe Signaling Advisors Tx cable. The clock sources are:
! Internal transmits using the internal 2.048Mbit/sreference clock.
! Recovered Pair transmits using the clock recoveredfrom the links Rx input.
! Other transmits using the clock fed in through one ofthe two External Clock inputs or the clock recovered from
any other E1 Rx input in the system.4. Select the Multi-Frame Type (CRC4 or No CRC4) from the
Multi-Frame Type panel.
5. Select the Line Encoding (HDB3 or AMI) from the LineEncoding panel.
Information
You can also configure the system to route clocks out on the two
External Outputs using theView menu External Clocks dialoguewithin Configure.
What do you want to do next?
! Check hardware alarm status.
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Configu ring a T1 Bearer for Emu lat ing
Read the T1 Interface Module Reference Manual for more information
on installing, connecting and verifying T1 Interface Modules.
Assumptions
! A T1 Interface Module is fitted to the Signaling Advisor.Steps
1. In Configuration, click to display Bearer view.2. In the Operating Mode panel select End Emulate.3. Select the clock source from the Emulate Clockpanel. This
determines which clock will be used to transmit the data from
the Signaling Advisors Tx cable. The clock sources are:
! Internal transmits data using the internal 1.544Mbit/sreference clock.
! Recovered Pair transmits data using the clock recoveredfrom the links Rx input.
! Other transmits data using the clock fed in through oneof the two External Clock inputs or the clock recovered
from any other T1 Rx input in the system.
4. Select the Multi-Frame Type (SuperFrame or ExtendedSuperFrame) from the Multi-Frame Type panel.
5. Select the Line Encoding (B8ZS or AMI) from the LineEncoding panel.
6. Select the Data Rate (56k or 64k) from the Data Rate panel.What do you want to do next?
! Check hardware alarm status.Configu ring a Datacom Bearer for Emulat ing
Read the Datacom Interface Module Reference Manual for moreinformation on installing, connecting and verifying Datacom (V.35, RS-
232 or RS-449) Interface Modules.
Assumptions
! Either a V.35, RS-232 or RS-449 Interface Module is fitted tothe Signaling Advisor.
! The cable supports emulation. (Check the Datacom InterfaceModule Reference Manual for details on cables that support
emulation.).
Steps
1. In Configuration, click to display Bearer view.2. In the Operating Mode panel select Emulate.
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3. Decide whether you want to emulate either the DCE or the DTEend. Based on this selection the Signaling Advisor will
automatically disable the irrelevant options on Bearer view.Only relevant options will be left enabled.
4. Select the clock source from the Emulate Clockpanel. Thisdetermines which clock will be used to transmit the data from
the Signaling Advisors Tx cable. The clock sources are:! Incoming TXC (only available when emulating DTE)
transmits using the incoming clock received from the
remote end (DCE).
! Internal transmits using the LIM's internal clock at theselected data rate (4.8kbit/s to 64kbit/s).
! Other transmits using the clock either fed in through oneof the two Mainframe External Clock inputs (D-Type on
the side of the unit) or a clock recovered from any otherDatacom Bearer in the system. The clocks displayed will
depend on the Operating Mode and Terminal Type of the
other bearers.
5. Set up the TXD Timing Source from the TXD Timing Sourcepanel. If you are emulating as DCE (Step 3) then you can set
the TXD Timing Source to either option. If you are emulating
as DTE then it is automatically set to DTE Sourced.
6. Select the Mark Polarity (Normal or Inverted) from the MarkPolarity panel.
What do you want to do next?
! Check hardware alarm status.Configu ring a DS0 Bearer for Emulat ing
Read the DS0 Interface Module Reference Manual for more information
on installing, connecting and verifying DS0 Interface Modules.
Assumptions
! A DS0 Interface Module is fitted to the Signaling Advisor.Steps
1. In Configuration, click to display Bearer view.2. In the Operating Mode panel select Emulate.3. Select the clock source from the Clock Sourcepanel. This
determines which clock will be used to transmit the data from
the Signaling Advisors Tx cable. The clock sources are:
! Bit/Byte External transmits data using the externalBit/Byte clock fed into the 9-pin D-type connection on the
front of the DS0 Interface Module.
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! Composite External transmits data using the externalComposite clock fed into the 9-pin D-Type on the front of
the DS0 Interface Module (uses different pins from theBit/Byte External clock above).
! Internal transmits data using the internal 64 kbit/sreference clock. (56k Data Rates still use 64k clock -
only seven of the eight bits are used).! Other transmits data using the Bit/Byte clock fed in
from either the Mainframe External Connector or the
clock from another DS0 Interface Module. A clock fed
into the Mainframe External Connector must be Bit/Byte.
4. (OPTIONAL) Output the Clock Signal.If you selected 'Internal' or Other' clocks you can output the
Bit/Byte clock signal. ClickOutput clock via interface in the
Output Clockpanel to output on the (Bit/Byte) clock pins ofthe 9-pin D-Type connector on the front of the Interface
Module. Only the Bit/Byte clock output is supported.
5. Select the Data Rate (56k or 64k) from the Data Rate panel.Caution
Pins 3 and 4 on the 9-pin D-type connection are bi-directional. ForBit/Byte and Composite clock sources they input the clock signal. For
Internal orOther clock sources the same pins output the clock signal.
Information
! You can also configure the Signaling Advisor to route anyMonitor clock out on the External Output using theView menu
External Clocks dialog within Configure. You can only routethe clock from one Interface Module to an external connector.
! When using a System Wide Clock you should only connect it toone DS0 bearer and route the signal to other DS0 bearersthrough the Signaling Advisor. Use the Other clock source
setting to do this.
! DS0 bearers on one Interface Module must use the same clocksource. Changing a clock source on Bearer1.1, for example,
will automatically change the clock source for 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4.
What do you want to do next?
! Check hardware alarm status.Create Links
Once you have configured the bearers hardware parameters you must
create links. Create a link for each timeslot you expect to transmit
and/or receive data on.
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Links are created in Configurations Bearer view ( ).
Links are created in the same way for both monitoring and emulating.
When creating a signaling link for a monitor bearer, any options specific
to emulation will be disabled.
Emulation SS7 Links Only
TheAutomatically align link if it is out of service will ensure that the
Signaling Advisor will automatically try to align the link when createdand if it goes out of service. This option is enabled by default. You
must disable this option if you want to align the link manually.
Create an SS7 Link
Assumptions
! The bearer's physical parameters have been configured.Steps
1. In Configurations Bearer View ( ) select the bearer.2. Double-click the time-slot to display the Signaling Link
Properties dialog box.
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Configurations Signaling Link Properties dialog box showing SS7 link properties for
a monitor link. Emulation options are disabled (grey).
3. Select SS7 to display the SS7 protocol stack list. Select theProtocol Stack from the list.
4. Select the mode from the Mode panel. If emulating the mode isautomatically set to Duplex.
5. Select the Short Message filtering option.6. In the Short Messages panel select if you want short messages
(for example FISUs, LSSUs) filtered or collapsed.
7. If you want to filter out duplicate SS7 MSU messages tick ( )the Filter out duplicate SS7 MSU messages option on the PCR
Filter panel.
8. (OPTIONAL) TheAutomatically align link if it is out of serviceoption on the Link Alignment panel is selected by default.This option will align the link when it is created and realign it if
it goes out of service.
9. If you are emulating and want to align the link at a later timeclick the tick ( ) to remove it and deselect the automatic
alignment option.
10. ClickOKto create the link. The new link will appear in thetimeslot.
Blue Flags represent SS7 signaling.
Information
! To edit - right-click on the link and select Properties or double-click the link.
! To delete - click the link and then click .! You can also set up Sub-Rate and Fractional links.! Although traffic on a simplex bearer can be captured using a
duplex bearer configuration, capture performance will be
improved if the simplex bearer option is chosen when creating
the link.
What do you want to do next?
! View the status of the link.! Bring the link into or out of service (both in Normal or
Emergency mode of operation) (Emulation only).
! Modify the SS7 Automatic Level 2 Protocol Parameters (LinkAlignment, Timers and Error Rate Monitor Thresholds)
(Emulation Only).
! Use EmuLite (Emulation Only).
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Mod ify SS7 Level 2 Parameters
The Level 2 dialog displays the default parameters as defined in the
protocol specification. These values should not need changed.
Assumptions
! The SS7 link is configured.Steps
1. In Configurations Bearer View ( ) right-click the link andselect Level 2 Parameters to display the SS7 Level 2
Configurable Parameters dialog box.
2. Change the Link Alignment Mode, the Timer Values or theError Rate Thresholds. Alternatively you can Restore User
Defaults orRestore System Defaults values.
3. If you want to set these values as the default clickSave As UserDefaults.
Create an X.25/ISDN/V5 Lin k
Assumptions
! The bearer's physical parameters have been configured.Steps
1. In Configurations Bearer View ( ) select the bearer.2. Double-click the time-slot to display the Signaling Link
Properties dialog box.
3. SelectX.25/ISDN/V.5/NS GPRS/Frame Relay to display theGPRS NS, ISDN, V.5 and X.25 protocol stack list. Select the
Protocol Stack from the list. (Only ISDN and GPRS NS
(Network Service) available when emulating).
4. Select the mode from the Mode panel. If emulating the mode isautomatically set to Duplex.
5. If emulating an ISDN link, select the end you want to emulate.Select User orNetworkfrom the ISDN EmuLite Options Side
panel.
If you select Networkthe link will automatically be established.
! User sets the Signaling Advisor to be a user of thenetwork. The Signaling Advisor has a specific address onthe bus - its Terminal Endpoint Identifier (TEI). If TEI is
set to Automatic the Level 2 software will automatically
request a TEI (64-126) from the Network during thealignment process. Alignment will fail if all possible
TEIs are in use.
If TEI Negotiation is specified as Non-Automatic
(Manual) then the link will use the TEI value (0 - 63)
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specified by you when it tries to align. If the specified
TEI value is already in use, alignment will fail. The
failure reason will be displayed in Link Status view, forexample 'TEI denied'.
! Network sets the Signaling Advisor to assume the roleof the network master. The Signaling Advisor will
allocate TEIs to equipment and respond to AutomaticParameter Negotiation Requests.
The Automatic Level 2 software keeps track of which
TEIs are in use and allocates the next available TEI on
request. When a link is stopped any allocated TEIs are
freed and can be reused.
6. If emulating, select how you want to setup Automatic Level 2parameters.
! Automatic sets the Signaling Advisor to negotiate thelevel 2 parameter values directly with the opposite side of
the link.
! Non-Automatic the Signaling Advisor uses the currentLevel 2 Parameter values.
7. ClickOKto create the link. The new link will appear in thetimeslot. The link is represented by:
Green Flags represent Non-SS7 signaling
(X.25/ISDN/V.5/GPRS NS/Frame Relay).
Information
! To edit - right-click on the link and select Properties or double-click the link.
! To delete - click the link and then click .! You can also set up Sub-Rate and Fractional links.! Although traffic on a simplex bearer can be captured using a
duplex bearer configuration, capture performance will be
improved if simplex bearer option is chosen when creating the
link.
Mod ify ISDN Level 2 Parameters
The Level 2 dialog displays the default parameters as defined in the
protocol specification. These values should not need to be changed.
Assumptions! The ISDN link is configured.
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Steps
1. In Configurations Bearer View ( ) right-click the link andselect Level 2 Parameters to display the LAPD Level 2
Configurable Parameters dialog box.
2. Change the Timer Values, the Maximum OutstandingInformation Frames and other parameters. Alternatively you
can Restore User Defaults orRestore System Defaults values.
3. If you want to set these values as the default clickSave As UserDefaults.
Create a GPRS Networ k Service Link
Assumptions
! The bearer's physical parameters have been configured.Steps
1. In Configurations Bearer View ( ) select the bearer.2. Double-click the time-slot to display the Signaling Link
Properties dialog box.
3. SelectX.25/ISDN/V.5/GPRS NS/Frame Relay to display theGPRS, ISDN V.5 and X.25 protocol stack list. Select the
Protocol Stack from the list. (Only GPRS Gb available when
emulating).
4. Select the mode from the Mode panel. If emulating the mode isautomatically set to Duplex.
5. Select the end you want to emulate. Select User orNetworkfrom the Network Service EmuLite Options Side panel.
Selecting the emulation end controls which emulation
parameters are displayed.
! User sets the Signaling Advisor to be a user of thenetwork. The Signaling Advisor will emulate the BSS.
! Network sets the Signaling Advisor to assume the roleof the network master. The Signaling Advisor will
emulate the SGN.
The Automatic Level 2 software maintains the PVC
management, Error Monitor and VC-Test procedures in
the Network Service Layer.
6. ClickOKto create the link. The new link will appear in thetimeslot. The link is represented by:
Green Flags represent Non-SS7 signaling
(X.25/V.5/ISDN/Frame Relay).
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Information
! To edit - right-click on the link and select Properties or double-click the link.
! To delete - click the link and then click .! You can also set up Sub-Rate and Fractional links.! Although traffic on a simplex bearer can be captured using a
duplex bearer configuration, capture performance will beimproved if simplex bearer option is chosen when creating the
link.
Modify GPRS Netwo rk Service Level 2 Parameters
The Level 2 dialog displays the default parameters as defined in theprotocol specification. These values should not need to be changed.
Assumptions
The following must be completed before progressing with this task.
! The Frame Relay or GPRS Gb link is configured.Steps
1. In Configurations Bearer View ( ) right-click the link andselect Level 2 Parameters to display the Network Service
Level 2 Configurable Parameters dialog box.
2. Change the Timer and Counters Values. Alternatively you canRestore User Defaults orRestore System Defaults values.
3. If you want to set these values as the default clickSave As UserDefaults.
Create a TRAU Lin k
Assumptions
! The bearer is configured for Monitoring.! If using a T1 bearer, the Data Rate is set to 64K on T1.
Steps
1. In Configurations Bearer View ( ) right-click the timeslot todisplay the popup menu. Select Timeslot and then the data rate
(16Kbits/s or8Kbits/s) from the extended menu. The
appropriate sub-rate timeslots will be created.
2. Double-click the sub-rate time-slot to display the SignalingLink Properties dialog box.
3. Select eitherTRAU 16KorTRAU 8Kto display on the relevantTRAU protocol stack list. Select the Protocol Stack from the
list.
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4. Select Duplex, Simplex (Port A) orSimplex (Port B) from theMode panel.
5. Select whether you want to filter short messages from the ShortMessages panel.
Information
! Emulation on TRAU links is not available.! To edit - right-click on the link and select Properties.! To delete - click the link and then click .! Although traffic on a simplex bearer can be captured using a
duplex bearer configuration, capture performance will be
improved if simplex bearer option is chosen when creating the
link.
Listen to Voice Traff ic
Assumptions
! E1 or T1 Bearers are in use.! Only for 64k and 56k timeslots.
Steps
1. Click to display Bearer view.2. Right-click on the timeslot and select the Connect to Handsetoption from the popup menu.3. Set up the options for the link. ClickOK.4. Connect the handset to the handset port on the Signaling
Advisor.
Emulat ing Voice Traff ic (EmuLite Only)
Assumptions
! E1 or T1 Bearers are in use.! Only for 64k and 56k timeslots.! End Emulate mode is selected.
Steps
1. Click to display Bearer view.2. Right-click on the timeslot and select the Connect to Handset
option from the popup menu.
3. Set up the options for the link. ClickOK.4. Connect the handset to the handset port on the Signaling
Advisor.
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Set up a Sub -Rate Link
1. Click to display Bearer view.2. Right-click the timeslot you want to set up as a sub-rate
timeslot. Select the Timeslot option and click on the sub-rate
you want to use.
3. Right-click on the timeslot and create a signaling link.Information
! On a T1 interface the Sub-Rate option is only available whenthe 64k Data Rate is selected.
! If you want to change the sub-rate setting you must return thetimeslot to 64k and then set up the new sub-rate.
Set up a Fract ional Link
1. Click to display Bearer view.2. Select the timeslots to be included in the Fractional Timeslot.
Select Adjacent TimeslotsClick the first timeslot and then hold down [SHIFT] and click
the last timeslot.
Select Non-Adjacent TimeslotsClick the first timeslot and then hold down [CTRL] and click
each timeslot.
3. Right-click on any of the highlighted timeslots and create asignaling link.
Sett ing Short and Retransmitted Message Fi lter ing
Opt ions
1. Click to display Bearer view.2. Right-click on a signaling link and select Properties from the
popup menu.
3. Select the Short Messages filtering option you want to use.4. Select the PCR check box if you do not want to capture
retransmitted messages. ClickOK.
Caution
If Short Message (e.g. FISU) and / or PCR filtering are not applied, theperformance and longevity of the capture session will be reduced It is
therefore strongly recommended that these filters be applied.
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Learn about Alarms
The Alarm view shows whether hardware alarms have been detected onthe bearers connected to your network. It identifies each alarm type so
that you know which hardware setting to change to clear the alarm.
Alternatively, you can let Auto Configure work out the settings and clear
the alarms for you.
There are two view styles:
! Simple Alarm view uses colored blocks to represent thealarm status for each fitted bearer. This small window does not
obstruct the application view behind it.
! Full Alarm view expands the Simple Alarm view to show theoperating mode and alarm status of each alarm type for the
selected bearer.
The Alarm view is displayed by clicking or from Tools menuAlarm View.
Information
! Click[F1] to display this help topic for Alarm view. In anySignaling Advisor view, click[F1] to display the current view's
help topic.
! The Alarm view is only available when the Signaling Advisoris in Real Time mode.
How to Use Alarm View
Alarm view ( ) identifies any hardware alarms found on the selectedbearers. It is useful to:
! Identify alarms and indicate which Bearer view settings need tobe changed.
! Notify you that a new hardware alarm has been detected.Ident i fy and Clear Hardware Alarms
1. Click to open the Alarm View.2. If the Full Alarm view is not displayed, click to display it.
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Full Alarm View showing monitoring links. There are Loss of Signal alarms on allbearers except Bearer 1.2RxB. This indicates that only Bearer 1.2RxB is connected.
3. If a hardware alarms have been detected on any of the bearersthey will be shown in the alarm color (default red). Click the
bearer on the left panel to select it and display its alarm detailsin the right panel.
4. In the right panel the bearers are listed across the top and thealarms type down the left. The alarm color identifies the
bearers where particular hardware alarms have been detected.
Hover the mouse pointer over the alarm types to display a
ToolTip of the complete alarm name.
5. Open Configurations ( ) Bearer view ( ) and change theappropriate settings in Bearer view to clear alarms. The table
below shows the Alarm type and the recommended settings to
be changed.
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Alarm Clearing Options.
Information
When emulating, the transmit (Tx) side alarms will be greyed out.
What do you want to do next?
! Create a signaling link.
Switch between Simple and Ful l Alarm View
To switch from Simple Alarm view to the Full Alarm view:
! Double-click the block! Double-click the Alarm view title bar! Click .
To switch from the Full Alarm view to the Simple Alarm view:
! Click .To minimize either Alarm view on to the Windows Task Bar:
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! Click .Stop Alarm View Popping Up
The default setting is for the Alarm view to popup when a new alarm is
detected.
1. Click to open the Alarm View.2. On the Simple Alarm view right-click and selectAlarm
Notification.
Simple Alarm View's right mouse button menu.
On the Full Alarm view:
! SelectView menu Alarm Notification.! Right-click and selectAlarm Notification.
From any Signaling Advisor view:
1. Select Tools menu Options.2. Click theAlarm View tab to select it.3. Click the Bring the Alarm View to the front when a new alarm
occurs option to deselect it.
Caution
If Alarm view is not active when an alarm occurs, the Alarm view willNOT be brought to the front.
Information
A tick ( ) indicates that Alarm Notification is on.
Keep Alarm View on top
1. Click to open the Alarm View.2. On the Simple Alarm view right-click and selectAlways on
Top.
On the Full Alarm view:
! SelectView menu Always on Top.
From any Signaling Advisor view:1. Select Tools menu Options.2. Click theAlarm View tab to select it.3. Click the Keep alarm view on top option to select it.
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Information
A tick ( ) indicates that the Alarm view will remain on top of all other
windows.
Alarm View Colors
The Error Color selected in the Alarm View tab will be used throughoutthe Signaling Advisor. When you change the Error Color setting in this
tab the Error Color setting in the Color tab will automatically change.
1. Select Tools menu Options.2. Click theAlarm View tab.
Tools Options tab for Alarm View settings.
3. Click the color and select the new color from the palette.4. Repeat Step 3 for each color you want to change. ClickOK.
Information
The selected Error Color will also be used by Traffic Overview andConfiguration views.
Log Alarm Data to File
1. Select Tools menu Options.2. Click theAlarm View tab.3. Click the Enable Alarm CSV Logging to enable alarm logging.4. Enter the filename or clickBrowse to select the file's location.
Click OK.
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Learn about the Status of Links
The Link Status view, , shows information about what has been
detected on the links connected to the Signaling Advisor. The details
shown on the Link Status view differ depending on the Protocol Stack
being used by the link.
The Link Status view is only available in Real Time mode. It shows thestatus of each link.
Monitor Links:
SS7 uses FISU/LSSU to determine the status of the link. Each side ofa duplex link has its own state.
X.25/ISDN/V5/TRAU initial status is Out of Service (red) and then
changes to In Service (green) when the first good message has been
received. Each side of a duplex link has its own state.
Emulation Links:
SS7/ISDN/GPRS NS use the state information obtained from theAutomatic Level 2 software. If the link fails the failure reason will be
displayed on the Link Status view.
There are two view styles:
! Simple Link Status view uses colored blocks to represent thelink status for each link.
! Full Link Status view expands the Simple Link Status viewto show the statistics for the selected link.
Full Link Status view for Emulation , Duplex and Simplex Monitor links.
The Link Status view is displayed by clicking or by selecting Tools
menu Link Status View.
Information
! Click[F1] to display this help topic for Link Status view. Inany Signaling Advisor view, click[F1] to display the current
view's help topic.
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! Link Statistics are gathered even if data is not being capturedfrom the link.
! The Link Status view is updated approximately once a second.! Other link statistics can be gathered using Statistics link
profiles.
How to Use Link Status ViewThe Link Status view displays status and statistics for each configuredlink. You can also start and stop link alignment for emulation links from
Link Status view. You can quickly see the Erlang, FISU and other link
statistics from this view. You can set the Link Status view to popup
when the status changes. This means that you do not have to continually
check the status of the links, the Signaling Advisor does it for you.
Bring a Link Into or Out of Al ignment (EmuLi te Only)Before the Signaling Advisor starts to emulate on a link it checks that the
link is aligned. This happens automatically when you click to startrunning EmuLite Sequences. If any link is out of service a message will
be displayed informing you which links need to be aligned.
1. Click to open the Link Status view.2. If you are aligning an SS7 you should check the alignment
mode. Right-click the link and select SS7 Alignment Normal
orEmergency.
3. Select the link(s) to be brought into alignment.Range of Adjacent Links
Click the first link in the range, and then hold down [SHIFT]
and click the last link in the range.
Range of Non-Adjacent Links
Click the first link in the range, and then hold down [CTRL] and
click each link in the range.
4. Right-click the links and select Bring into Alignment from thepopup menu.
Check the Status of a Link
1. Click to open the Link Status view.2. If the link is aligned the link status color will be green. If the
link status color is red the link is out of alignment.
Information
! Monitor Links:SS7 uses FISU/LSSU to determine the status of the link.
X.25/ISDN/V5/TRAU initial status is Out of Service (red)
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and then changes to In Service (green) when the first good
message has been received.
! Emulation Links:SS7/ISDN/GPRS NS uses the state information obtained from
the Automatic Level 2 software.
Bring Link Status View to the Front wh en Status
Changes
1. Click to open the Link Status view.2. SelectView menu Link State Change Notification.
Caution
If Link Status view is not active when a status change occurs the Link
Status view will NOT be brought to the front.
Keep Link Status View on Top
1. Click to open the Link Status view.2. In the Link Status view selectView menu Always on Top.
Reset Link Stat ist ics Coun ts
1. Click to open the Link Status view.2. In the Link Status view selectView menu Reset Statistics
Counts.
Either select Current Linkto clear the statistics for the selected
link orAll Links.
Information
! You can also access the Reset Statistics Counts options byright-clicking the Full Link Status view.
! Error counts are set to zero when the link is created.Connecting and disconnecting cables will cause errors.
Link Status View Colors
1. Select Tools menu Options.2. Click the Link Status View tab.
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Tools Options tab for Link Status View settings.
3. Click the color and select the new color from the pallet.4. Repeat Step 3 for each color you want to change. ClickOK.
Learn about Protocol Stacks and Protocols
The Protocol Stack view displays the protocol stacks used by the links in
the current configuration file. Each stack shows the protocols used andtheir relationships with each other.
The Protocol Stack defines how messages will be decoded and whichCall Trace and Statistics profiles will be available.
The Protocol Stack view is displayed from Configuration by clickingor by selectingView menu Protocol Stack View.
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A typical Protocol Stack view (GPRS Gb).
Each Protocol Stack has a Point Code Format associated with it. Thisdefines how the Point Codes will be displayed for links using this stack.
You can edit the Protocol Stack and its protocols by right-clicking on the
object you wish to edit. A popup menu will appear displaying the
options available for the object you clicked.
Protocol Stacks are automatically added to the Protocol Stack view when
a link is created.
Information
Click[F1] to display this help topic for Protocol Stack view. In any
Signaling Advisor view, click[F1] to display the current view's help
topic.
Default Protoco ls
You can set up a protocol to be the default protocol. This is identified
by 'Default' under the protocol.
The Default Protocol will be used if no other protocol matches theselector value. If the selector value and default have not been defined
messages will not decode.
When there is only one available route 'Default' is not shown, keepingthe display clear for other information.
Protocol Stack Layer Select Code Clash
Protocols on the same layer must use different selector values. If you
modify the protocol stack, so that the same select code is used by twoprotocols on the same layer, a Select Code Clash message will be
displayed.
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How to Use Protocol Stacks
When you create a signaling link you select the Protocol Stack for thenew link. This Protocol Stack will automatically be added to the
Protocol Stack view. The Protocol Stack defines how messages will be
decoded and which Call Trace and Statistics profiles will be available.
If you find that the Protocol Stacks supplied with the Signaling Advisor
do not match the details of your network then you can edit an existingProtocol Stack or create a new one.
Add a Protocol to the Stack
1. Click to display the Protocol Stack view.2. If more than one Protocol Stack is displayed, select the stack
you want to edit.
3. Click the protocol you wish to add a higher level protocol to.4. Click to display the Add Protocol dialog box. Select the
options from the dialog box.
Protocol Stack view's Add Protocol dialog box..
5. ClickOK. The Protocol Properties dialog box will bedisplayed.
6. Complete the properties for the protocol. ClickOKto add theprotocol to the Protocol Stack.
Information
! Protocols such as LAP, INAP, AIN, IS41 and so on, all includeTCAP and can be added directly onto SCCP.
! To remove a protocol from the stack click the protocol to selectit and then click . Any higher level protocols will also bedeleted.
Edit a Protoco l 's Selector Value
1. Click to display the Protocol Stack view.
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A typical Protocol Stack view (GPRS Gb).
2. If more than one Protocol Stack is displayed, select the stackyou want to edit.
3. Right-click the protocol you want to edit.4. Select Protocol Properties from the popup menu.5. Edit the Selector value. ClickOK.
Information
Click the Layer default protocol option to set this protocol as thedefault. Any value not already defined on this protocol layer will be
decoded using the default protocol.
Edit a Protocol 's Name
1. Click to display the Protocol Stack view.2. If more than one Protocol Stack is displayed, select the stack
you want to edit.
3.
Right-click the protocol you want to edit.4. Select Protocol Properties from the popup menu.5. Edit protocol Name. ClickOK.
Replace a Protoc ol in th e Stack
1. Click to display the Protocol Stack view.2. If more than one Protocol Stack is displayed, select the stack
you want to edit.
3. Right-click the protocol you want to replace.4. Select Replace Protocol from the popup menu.5. Select the protocol.6. ClickOKto display the Protocol Properties.
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7. Edit protocol properties as required. ClickOK.Information
When you replace a protocol, higher level protocols connected to it arenot deleted. This function is particularly useful when you wish to create
a new protocol stack based on an existing one.
Edit Protocol Stack Name
1. Click to display the Protocol Stack view.2. If more than one Protocol Stack is displayed, select the stack
you want to edit.
3. Right-click on the view to display the popup menu. SelectStack Properties.
4. Make the changes. ClickOK.Save an exist ing Proto col Stack to a fi le
1. Click to display the Protocol Stack view.2. If more than one Protocol Stack is displayed, select the stack
you want to save.
3. Select File menu Save Protocol Stack As to display the dialogbox.
4. Enter the filename and clickOKto save.Information
You must save the new Protocol Stack to the Configuration directory(this is the default directory). Only saved Protocol Stack files are
available to be used with other configurations.
Create a Protocol Stack Fi le
Creating a new Protocol Stack file lets you use the Protocol Stack in
other configurations.1. In Post Capture mode, select Configuration's File menu New
Protocol Stack.
2. Select the Level 2 Protocol to be used to start the ProtocolStack.
3. Click to add protocols to the stack. Continue addingprotocols until the stack is complete.
4. Select File menu Save As and enter the filename for thisProtocol Stack file.
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App ly a dif ferent Protoco l Stack to a Link
A links Protocol Stack is selected when the link is created. The
Protocol Stack is automatically added to the Protocol Stack view whenthe link is created.
1. Click to display Bearer view.2. Right-click the link and select Properties to display the
Signaling Link Properties dialog box.
Configurations Signaling Link Properties dialog box showing SS7 linkproperties for a monitor link. Emulation options are disabled (grey).
3. Select the Protocol Stack to be used.4. ClickOK. The new Protocol Stack will be added to the Protocol
Stack view.
Change the Point Code Format used by a Protocol
Stack
1. Click to display the Protocol Stack view.2. Right-click on the Protocol Stack view to display the popup
menu. Select the Stack Properties option.
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3. Select the Point Code Format from the drop-down list. OnlyPoint Code Formats of the same size will be displayed, that is
the same number of bits.
4. ClickOK.Information
The Point Code Format defines how point code information will bedisplayed in Monitor's Traffic Overview, Call Trace and Statistics views.
How to Use Linksets
Bearers that share the same Protocol Stack can be grouped together in a
linkset. Select the links to be grouped together in a linkset. You can use
the linkset to associate a different Protocol Stack with all the links in the
linkset or use the linkset to select the links in triggers or filters.
The Linkset view can be displayed from Configuration by clicking orby selectingView menu Linkset View.
Configurations Linkset view.
The left side of the Linkset view displays the bearers included in thecurrent linkset. The right side displays the links that are not included in
any linkset.
Links can only be in one linkset at a time. To move a link to anotherlinkset you must remove it from its current linkset and add it to the new
one. If you change a bearer's protocol stack it will automatically be
removed from the linkset.
Create a Lin kset
1. In Configuration, if the Linkset toolbar button ( ) is disabledselect Insert menu Insert New Linkset from the list which
appears. If the linkset button is enabled then click it to open the
Linkset view.
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2. From the Links available for Linkset panel click the link youwant to add to the linkset.
3. Click the to remove a link from the linkset.Learn about Point Code Mappings
Point Code Mappings are text descriptions associated with a Point Code.
This makes it easy to associate messages with particular switches, forexample '49-9-27' could be displayed as 'San Francisco'. The Point CodeMapping view displays the Point Code Mapping Tables available to the
current configuration file. Each Table contains a list of Point Code
Mappings that can be used to replace Point Code details in Monitor's
Traffic Overview, Decode and Call Trace views.
The Point Code Mapping view can be displayed from Configuration by
clicking or by selectingView menu Point Code Mapping View.
Configuration's Point Code Mapping View.
Each Protocol Stack (that uses point codes) will automatically have ablank Point Code Mapping table.
How to Use Point Code Mappings
Point Code Mappings are text descriptions associated with a Point Code,for example, '49-9-27' could be displayed as 'San Francisco'. This makes
it easy to associate messages with particular switch. They are added in
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Configurations Point Code Mapping view but are displayed in
Monitors Traffic Overview, Decode and Call Trace views.
Each Protocol Stack (that uses point codes) will automatically have ablank Point Code Mapping table.
Edit the Point Code Mapping Table and its Point Code Mappings by
right-clicking on the mapping you wish to edit. A popup menu will
appear displaying the options available for the object you clicked.
Create a Point Cod e Mapping Fi le
1. In Post Capture mode, select Configuration's File menu NewPoint Code Mapping. A file containing a Point Code
Mapping view will be created.
2. Click to display the Point Code Mapping dialog box.3. Enter the details for the Point Code Mapping.4. ClickOK.5. Repeat from Step 2 for each mapping you want to add.6. Select File menu Save As and enter the filename you want to
use for this Point Code Mapping file. The Point Code Mapping
file can be imported into other configurations.
Information
You must save the new Point Code Mapping file to the Configuration
directory (this is the default directory). Only saved Point Code Mappingfiles are available to be used with other configurations. Point Code
Mappings embedded in Configuration files are not available to be used
with other configurations.
Add a Point Code Mapping
1. Click to display the Point Code Mapping view.2. Click the Protocol Stack from the Protocol Stacks panel to
display its Point Code Mapping table.3. Click to display the Point Code Mapping dialog box.4. Enter the Field Values. The number of values required depends
on the Point Code Format being used.
5. Enter the Mappingname (maximum 32 characters) at thebottom of the dialog box.
6. ClickOK. The new mapping is added to the Point CodeMapping view.
7. If you want to add another mapping repeat from Step 4. If not,clickCancel.
Edit a Point Code Mapping
1. Click to display the Point Code Mapping view.
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2. Click the Protocol Stack from the Protocol Stacks panel todisplay its Point Code Mapping table.
3. Right-click on the Point Code Mapping you want to edit todisplay the popup menu. Select Properties from the popup
menu.
4. Enter the Field Values. The number of values required dependson the Point Code Format being used.
5. Enter the Mappingname at the bottom of the dialog box. ClickOK.
Insert Point Code Mapping Table
1. Click to display Point Code Mapping view.2. Click the Protocol Stack from the Protocol Stacks panel to
display its Point Code Mapping table.
3. ClickInsert from File button to display the Import File dialogbox.4. Select Point Code Mappings (*.pcm) from the Files of Type
drop-down list. (The Point Code Mappings supplied with the
Signaling Advisor are located in the User Files\Configuration
sub-directory.)
Export a Point Code Mapping Table
1.
Click to display Point Code Mapping view.2. Click to display the Point Code Mapping dialog box.3. Enter the details for the Point Code Mapping. ClickOK.4. Repeat from Step 2 for each mapping you want to add.5. Click the Save to File button to display the Save Point Code
Mapping Table As dialog box.
6. Enter the filename and clickOKto save.Information
You must save the new Point Code Mapping file to the Configurationdirectory (this is the default directory). Only saved Point Code Mapping
files are available to be used with other configurations. Point Code
Mappings embedded in Configuration files are not available to be used
with other configurations.
Learn about Point Code Formats
Point Code Formats define how the Point Code bit structure will bedecoded. The Point Code Formats defines how many fields, how many
bits in each field and the display order.
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The Point Code Format view displays the Point Code Formats that areavailable to the current configuration.
The Point Code Format to be used in the current configuration is definedin the Protocols Stack properties. The Protocol Stacks supplied with the
Signaling Advisor are already set up with the appropriate Point Code
Formats. When you create a link, and select the Protocol Stack to be
used by the link the appropriate Point Code Format is allocated
automatically.
The Point Code Format view displays the standard Point Code Formatsdefined in the relevant specifications. The default Point Code Formats
included in the Signaling Advisor are:
! 14 bit CCITT! 14 bit CCITT (Q.708 Int)! 14 bit CCITT (Q.708 SANC)!
14 bit German! 14 bit Korean! 16 bit Japanese! 24 bit ANSI
These default Point Code Formats cannot be changed or deleted. Youcan add other Point Code Formats. The Point Code Format view is
displayed from Configuration by clicking or by selectingView menuPoint Code Format View.
Configuration's Point Code Format view.
This view configures the Point Code Formats to be used. It defines how
the Point Code is split into its component fields - how many fields, how
many bits in each field and the display order.
You can edit additional Point Code Formats by right-clicking on the
field you wish to edit. A popup menu will appear displaying the
available options.
You can define your own Point Code Formats that can be associated
with a Protocol Stack.
How to Use Point Code Formats
Point Code Formats define how the Point Code bit structure will bedecoded in Monitor's Traffic Overview, Call Trace and Statistics views.
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Setting the correct Point Code Format ensures that the Point Code
information is displayed in the format used by your network.
Add a Point Code Format
1. Click to display the Point Code Format view.2. Click to display the Point Code Format dialog box.3. Enter the Point Code Format Name, the Field Name and Bits
and the Separator character.
A partially complete Point Code Format dialog box..
2. ClickOK.3. Click to display the Protocol Stack view.4. Right-click on the Protocol Stack view to display the popup
menu. Select the Stack Properties option.
5. Select the Point Code Format from the drop-down list. ClickOK.
Information
You can only change a Protocol