This configuration guide is a step by step guide to assist partners/subcons to perform commissioning of the Flexi Packet MW system

However this document is not meant to replace the official manuals/training documentation already provided. Partners are advised to study those documents!

Before starting please ensure the followingLatest LCT is installed. (Currently is version 3.2). If you do not have them please obtain from site supervisorTo install LCT proceed to the LCT setup folder and run the Launch.exe application

Install LCT FP MW3.2 and all necessary Java and FTP softwareTo avoid clash install in a different directory as existing U-LCT 7.0. *This is not guranteed to work 100% so it is advised until further notice to useseparate PC for Flexi Packet commissioningAfter installation is finished you should have the following installed

The LCT, Netbuilder along with the 3 tools as aboveFileZilla Server (FTP Server)

Lastly please install also the License Manager from the same folder as the LCT Software

Select only FlexiPacketRadio, Start Menu Shortcuts, Desktop Shortcuts and lastlyHASP Key drive installer.

This configuration guide is a step by step guide to assist partners/subcons to perform commissioning of the Flexi Packet MW system

However this document is not meant to replace the official manuals/training documentation already provided. Partners are advised to study those

Latest LCT is installed. (Currently is version 3.2). If you do not have them please obtain from site supervisor

To avoid clash install in a different directory as existing U-LCT 7.0. *This is not guranteed to work 100% so it is advised until further notice to use

*For first time installation it is recommended to refer to the Solution Overview and First Installation Procedure Document along with this guide

There is two solutions for the Flexi Packet MW 16 E1, 1 Hub persite solution and 32 E1 2 Hub persite solution

*Note for 2 Hub persite solution, Hub 2 (the second Hub) will have NO card installed ins Access Slot 1.

After HW installation is completed connect your PC as per diagram below.Mgmt port connected to LAN port of PC and Console port connected to COM port of PC. Console cable is provided with each Hub.

Set your PC IP to 192.168.255.101 subnet mask 255.255.255.0. (No GW needed)

Access Slot 1Access Slot 2

Fan Tray Main Board

Not equipped for Hub 2 !

Run the A-2200 First - Time Installer tool

Note if you have the below error message then most probably it is clashing with another software using your COM portClose Hyperterminal or any other similar sw (like Putty etc)

If you have SRAL/SRA4 dial up connection configured you need to disable that before proceedingRight Click on your PC's My Computer icon, select propertiesSelect Device ManagerSelect Modems and Communication cable between two computers and disable itDo not forget to enable it once you have finished commissioning the Flexi Packet

Once the program is started it should progress for 20 - 25 minutes. Please do not attempt to disrupt the process

The Hub will reset a few times during this process. Once everything is complete the SW will prompt you to disconnect you LAN cable from the Mgmt

port and connect it to slot 1 port 8. Do not press OK until you have shift the connection

Once everything is complete the SW will prompt you accordingly

You may proceed to the commissioning portion

*Warning: If you have a 2 Hub persite solution please proceed to the next worksheet First Time Installation - 2 Hub and continue from there! Do not proceed to the Commissioning stage just yet

*For first time installation it is recommended to refer to the Solution Overview and First Installation Procedure Document along with this guide

There is two solutions for the Flexi Packet MW 16 E1, 1 Hub persite solution and 32 E1 2 Hub persite solution

*Note for 2 Hub persite solution, Hub 2 (the second Hub) will have NO card installed ins Access Slot 1.

After HW installation is completed connect your PC as per diagram below.Mgmt port connected to LAN port of PC and Console port connected to COM

Power Supply 1

TDM Interface Card (TIC)

Power Supply 2Not equipped for Hub 2 !

Note if you have the below error message then most probably it is clashing with another software using your COM port

If you have SRAL/SRA4 dial up connection configured you need to disable that before proceeding

Once the program is started it should progress for 20 - 25 minutes. Please do not attempt to disrupt the process

The Hub will reset a few times during this process. Once everything is complete the SW will prompt you to disconnect you LAN cable from the Mgmt

*Warning: If you have a 2 Hub persite solution please proceed to the next worksheet First Time Installation - 2 Hub

Repeat the First Time Installation procedure for Hub 2.However there will be an error message encountered once you press OK. This is because there is no module installed in slot 1

This is not a problem. In this case press OK to close the program

Now open a Hyperterminal session to Hub 2 with the following settings

Make sure you COM port is still connected to the console port of the Hub

Login with Username and password root/root

We will now config the rest of the missing config via CLI

First we set the IP address of the Hub. Obtain the IP address from planning document !

IP Address of Hub Subnet Mask (No shortform, can only accept in full not as /24 etc)

You can view IP configuration with the above command

Continue the configuration with following commands below

*Note before starting the above commands please make sure that the SFP modules have already been installed in Slot 0 port 1!

Now connect the console cable to Hub 1 console port and login to Hub 1

Run the following commands

This should complete your First time installation for 2 Hub scenarioNow you can proceed to the Commissioning section

However there will be an error message encountered once you press OK. This is because there is no module installed in slot 1

Subnet Mask (No shortform, can only accept in full not as /24 etc)

Default GW. If not provided cannot be left blank. Put in 0.0.0.0 instead

*Note before starting the above commands please make sure that the SFP modules have already been installed in Slot 0 port 1!

Run the FlexiPacket Commissioning Tool as aboveMake sure your LAN cable is connected to Hub 1, slot 1 port 8 for this to work.

For FPHub Login, Password is privateFor FPRadio Login Password is sysmanager

At the IP settings, click modify and change the IP according to planning document. For default GW, if none provided key in 0.0.0.0, do not leave blanks

After clicking OK, the SW will prompt you to change you PC IP as the IP address of the Hub has changed. Change your PC ip to be in the same network as the Hub. For example Hub IP is 10.10.10.1, PC ip is 10.10.10.2

The SW will then close, reopen the SW and untick the First Installation box. In the IP address field put in the new IP address for the Hub

Login with the same passwords

Now we will add the radios to the Hub. First make sure the radios have all been connected to the power injector.There should be no alarm indication on the power injector.The Hub must be able to reach the radio for this step to workDouble check that in the login stage you have put in the correct password for FPRadio Login (sysmanager)

Click on topology management and click modify. At the next window, click on Add

Add the parameters for the first radio (main radio). You can only choose I/F 1. For port always make sure thatthat main radio is using port 1. Choose NNI and tick on the Tagged box. Fill in the IP address, Subnet Mask andGateway. Get the values from planning doc. Like before cannot leave the GW blank. If none provided fill in 0.0.0.0

Click on Add once again to add the second radio (Standby).

Once you have fill in for the second radio click apply

At the pop up window click start. It will start applying the configuration. Once it is finished the Green LED will appear

Click Stop then Close to finish the configuration

You should now get the following window above indicating succesful configuration of FRP IP address. If it doesn't appear, give the SW a few minutes to refresh

*Note some computers have issues with the Add button in the Topology Management greyed-out. If in this case restart the PCIf this does not clear the problem, reinstall the LCT and make sure the Java is reinstalled completely.

To finish up the commissioning click on LPG Commissioning and then Add

Fill in the parameters as below, for I/F the option it will always be 1. Using the drop down window select port 1 and 2, make sure that port 1is always Main, and port 2 is protection. For PCC unless stated otherwise by planning doc, choose 20 for both radios

Once done, click on Apply. At the first pop up window (GbE parameters) click next, at the next window BBModem ParametersFor Near Site Radio choose Ethernet for Synchronization Mode, Leave the rest at defaultFor Remote Site/End site choose Radio

Ensure that Radio Channel Length is 512kbps and Radio Port Service is Up. The rest can be ignored. Click next once this has been set

Keep clicking next at each window until you reach the last window (We can configure the rest of the parameters later) At the last window there will be a finish button. Click it and the following pop up window will appear

Click Start to begin configuring the Protection Configuration, once finished Click stop then close.

To confirm that the configuration for protection has been succesfully done , the LPG table should have the configured parameters

You have finished the first part of the commissioning

At the IP settings, click modify and change the IP according to planning document. For default GW, if none provided key in 0.0.0.0, do not leave blanks

After clicking OK, the SW will prompt you to change you PC IP as the IP address of the Hub has changed. Change your PC ip to be in the same

The SW will then close, reopen the SW and untick the First Installation box. In the IP address field put in the new IP address for the Hub

Now we will add the radios to the Hub. First make sure the radios have all been connected to the power injector.There should be no alarm indication on the power injector.The Hub must be able to reach the radio for this step to workDouble check that in the login stage you have put in the correct password for FPRadio Login (sysmanager)

Add the parameters for the first radio (main radio). You can only choose I/F 1. For port always make sure thatthat main radio is using port 1. Choose NNI and tick on the Tagged box. Fill in the IP address, Subnet Mask andGateway. Get the values from planning doc. Like before cannot leave the GW blank. If none provided fill in 0.0.0.0

At the pop up window click start. It will start applying the configuration. Once it is finished the Green LED will appear

You should now get the following window above indicating succesful configuration of FRP IP address. If it doesn't appear, give the SW

*Note some computers have issues with the Add button in the Topology Management greyed-out. If in this case restart the PCIf this does not clear the problem, reinstall the LCT and make sure the Java is reinstalled completely.

Fill in the parameters as below, for I/F the option it will always be 1. Using the drop down window select port 1 and 2, make sure that port 1is always Main, and port 2 is protection. For PCC unless stated otherwise by planning doc, choose 20 for both radios

Once done, click on Apply. At the first pop up window (GbE parameters) click next, at the next window BBModem Parameters

Ensure that Radio Channel Length is 512kbps and Radio Port Service is Up. The rest can be ignored. Click next once this has been set

Keep clicking next at each window until you reach the last window (We can configure the rest of the parameters later) At the last window there will be a finish button. Click it and the following pop up window will appear

Click Start to begin configuring the Protection Configuration, once finished Click stop then close.

To confirm that the configuration for protection has been succesfully done , the LPG table should have the configured parameters

Firstly we need to prepare a map in our Netbuilder

Right Click on the blank Map, select New> Network Element

Give a name to your NE, choose SNMP protocol and key in the IP address. Click OK and your NE should appear in the blank map

You need to add minimum 6 NEs per hop (4 Radios , 2 Hubs). For 32 E1 2 Hub per site solution 8 needs to be added

Save the map and give it name

Close the Netbuilder and open the LCT

In the LCT select File>Open MapOpen the Map that you have saved earlierThe NEs should appear now in the Map (Only local sites should appear, far end is not visible until alignment is done and configuration is complete)

If the sites do not appear, check the IP that has been configured if it is correct. You can also double check the settings in the netbuilder when building the map

To login to the Hub double click on the icon and put in the password private. Make sure that User Class is ReadWrite

For the Radio, the password is sysmanager , User Class is Admin

Give a name to your NE, choose SNMP protocol and key in the IP address. Click OK and your NE should appear in the blank map

You need to add minimum 6 NEs per hop (4 Radios , 2 Hubs). For 32 E1 2 Hub per site solution 8 needs to be added

The NEs should appear now in the Map (Only local sites should appear, far end is not visible until alignment is done and configuration is complete)

If the sites do not appear, check the IP that has been configured if it is correct. You can also double check the settings in the netbuilder when building

To login to the Hub double click on the icon and put in the password private. Make sure that User Class is ReadWrite

To continue with the commissioning firstly, we need to load the appropriate licenses into the radio

First retrieve the USB License Key that comes with the delivery., Insert into the USB port of your PC

Now login in to the main radio and select License Upgrade

Select the Equipment Tab under Status and Config (Status and Config > Eqpt). The window below opensSelect license upgrade

The window below appears. Select License Key Generation

The License Key Generation Window appears. If it does not make sure you have installed the License Manager (Check Introduction worksheet for details)The License Key Credits on Key should show 5 or 2 depending on the part number

Double confirm that the Challenge Number is correct before pressing Generate

Select all the blank checkboxes. (Make sure Up to 28 MHz, Up to 16 QAM, 64 QAM, 128 QAM, 256 QAM is checked)In some cases only 2 licenses are available, Up to 28 MHz and 16 QAM. In this case select this twoSelect Generate. A Pop up window will appear. Click OK on the status window

Fill The License Mask and Challenge Number Field in the License Key Generation Window with the existing values in the License Settings field

And fill here

Take the values here

Always leave the License Key Generation window open in the background until licenses are fully loaded

Go back to the License Upgrade Window, and click Modify License

A new pop up window should appear. Click on Modify

You can now edit the fields. Double clicking on the field will give you the option of editing itNow copy the values in the License Key Field and paste it into the empty field

A string of numbers will be generated. At this point DO NOT CLICK QUIT OR CLOSE THE MAIN WINDOW.

Make sure all four fields are filled with values generated in the license key window. Only then click ok Important : Make sure you copy the correct values from the License Key Generation field!

Double Click

Copy

Edit Field window appears

Paste here

Click OK once only all values are entered and correct!

The license will now be loaded into the system. Wait for a minute. The Max Capacity of the system should now changeEarlier from 20 Mbps, it should now be 200 Mbps or 100 Mbps

Check the other parameters as well to see if the license is properly loadedGo to the Equipment Status and Config screen, Select Configure under RF, double click on the channel bandwidth and select 28 MHz. The systemshould allow it with the license loaded

From the Equipment screen select Configure under BB ModemUnder Most Efficient Profile enter 5. The system should accept it nowIf you have only 2 licenses or up to 16 QAM only, you can enter only 2

If both tests above are OK, then the licenses are properly loaded and now you can close the License Key Generation windowOnly close the window when confirmed ALL licenses are working

If both tests are not ok recheck that the correct values are copied and pasted

Repeat for the Standby Radio

Must Match!

To continue with the commissioning firstly, we need to load the appropriate licenses into the radio

First retrieve the USB License Key that comes with the delivery., Insert into the USB port of your PC

Select the Equipment Tab under Status and Config (Status and Config > Eqpt). The window below opens

The License Key Generation Window appears. If it does not make sure you have installed the License Manager (Check Introduction worksheet for details)

Select all the blank checkboxes. (Make sure Up to 28 MHz, Up to 16 QAM, 64 QAM, 128 QAM, 256 QAM is checked)In some cases only 2 licenses are available, Up to 28 MHz and 16 QAM. In this case select this two

Field in the License Key Generation Window with the existing values in the License Settings field

And fill here

Always leave the License Key Generation window open in the background until licenses are fully loadedDO NOT CLICK QUIT OR CLOSE THE MAIN WINDOW.

Make sure all four fields are filled with values generated in the license key window. Only then click ok Important : Make sure you copy the correct values from the License Key Generation field!

Copy

Click OK once only all values are entered and correct!

The license will now be loaded into the system. Wait for a minute. The Max Capacity of the system should now change

Go to the Equipment Status and Config screen, Select Configure under RF, double click on the channel bandwidth and select 28 MHz. The system

If both tests above are OK, then the licenses are properly loaded and now you can close the License Key Generation window

Set the RF Parameters per the screenshot below starting with the main radio

The channel bandwidth should have been set earlier to 28 MHz, key in the Tx Freq values as provided by the planner

Set the BB Modem Parameters as below

Change the TX Profile and Most Efficient TX Profile to 5. Disable ATPC and set Tx Power as per planningIf only license of Up to 16 QAM is provided you can only change the Tx Profile and Most Efficient RX to 2

Double Confirm Synch Parameters for the radio

Double Confirm Selection of Synch Flow and make sure that synch is set as (Set ealier at Commissioning Part 1 using the Commissioning Tool)Ethernet for Radio at Near EndFor Far End Radio Choose Radio!

Repeat all the above steps for the standby Radio (remember to change synch parameters accordingly)After both radios have been configured you can start alignmentTo check the RSL you can go to

Radio For Far End!

The channel bandwidth should have been set earlier to 28 MHz, key in the Tx Freq values as provided by the planner

Change the TX Profile and Most Efficient TX Profile to 5. Disable ATPC and set Tx Power as per planningIf only license of Up to 16 QAM is provided you can only change the Tx Profile and Most Efficient RX to 2

Double Confirm Selection of Synch Flow and make sure that synch is set as (Set ealier at Commissioning Part 1 using the Commissioning Tool)

Repeat all the above steps for the standby Radio (remember to change synch parameters accordingly)

Radio For Far End!

Now to finish up the commissioning we proceed to the Hub

First we need to configure the E1 Module Parameters

Change the IP Address (Called the Interworking Function IP Address), Subnet Mask and GW based on the table below

IP address Subnet mask GWNear Site Hub 1 30.30.30.1 255.255.255.0 0.0.0.0Near Site Hub 2 30.30.30.2 255.255.255.0 0.0.0.0End Site Hub 1 30.30.30.3 255.255.255.0 0.0.0.0End Site Hub 2 30.30.30.4 255.255.255.0 0.0.0.0

For Jitter Buffer and Inactivity Threshold please use the figures below. Repeat for Hub 2 in 2 Hub solution.

Next we add the synch source. Select Synchronization. At the Hub in the Near End (If for 2 Hub site it is always Hub 1)Change the SSM to Enable (Double Click and selct Enable) Select Clock Source

Click Add Sync-E or Add Line to add Synch source either from existing E1 ports or Ethernet port

Change to Enable

Click Modify and double click in the Port column to choose a Synch source (refer to planning doc) either Maxis E1 or Ethernet PortIf nothing provided Choose the E1. Select Add Line and Select Port Mod 2 Port 1

For End site repeat the above steps but choose Mod 1 Port 1 as priority 1 and Mod 1 Port 2 as Priority 2. Quality level can be set as PRSThere is no need to set for Hub 2

Change the IP Address (Called the Interworking Function IP Address), Subnet Mask and GW based on the table below

For Jitter Buffer and Inactivity Threshold please use the figures below. Repeat for Hub 2 in 2 Hub solution.

Next we add the synch source. Select Synchronization. At the Hub in the Near End (If for 2 Hub site it is always Hub 1)

Click Add Sync-E or Add Line to add Synch source either from existing E1 ports or Ethernet port

Click Modify and double click in the Port column to choose a Synch source (refer to planning doc) either Maxis E1 or Ethernet Port

For End site repeat the above steps but choose Mod 1 Port 1 as priority 1 and Mod 1 Port 2 as Priority 2. Quality level can be set as PRS

To Create Any Service Go Services > Create

To create Ethernet Service we first choose E-Line, specify a Service VLAN as provided by planning doc and give a descriptionChoose also a Profile Name From the drop down menu (Again provided by planner)

Choose UNI for First Port and NNI for Second Port. For First Port use the Module and Port provided by the planner. For the second port always chooseModule 1 LPG 701. After this click Advanced

Then select Preservation for VLAN Manipulation, User-defined for CE-VLAN ID and input customer VLAN and CE-COS as given by plannerAfter this click Insert

Your value is now inserted in to the table Click Close and then Create in the earlier window

Click Yes when asked to enable Admin State, this will enable the port for you

Your Service is now in the Services Table

Follow the planning document and make sure all your parameters are correct!. Also configuration must be repeated at both sides. Make sure you match the Service VLAN at both sidesFor 2 Hub solution Ehternet Service is only for Hub 1. No Ethernet Service can be created on Hub 2

To create Ethernet Service we first choose E-Line, specify a Service VLAN as provided by planning doc and give a description

Choose UNI for First Port and NNI for Second Port. For First Port use the Module and Port provided by the planner. For the second port always choose

Then select Preservation for VLAN Manipulation, User-defined for CE-VLAN ID and input customer VLAN and CE-COS as given by planner

Follow the planning document and make sure all your parameters are correct!. Also configuration must be repeated at both sides.

For 2 Hub solution Ehternet Service is only for Hub 1. No Ethernet Service can be created on Hub 2

This is for 1 Hub Configuration. For 2 Hub you need to proceed to next worksheet to completeTo Configure E1 as before proceed to the same screenChoose CESoP Profile Name 16xE1_8frEnter Service VLAN provided by plannerClick PseudoWire

Enter Description as E1 #1Destination IP is the Hub at the other side. This is the IP we set earlier. For example we are configuring Site A, Destination would be Site B E1 module IP addressCE-VLAN ID you can key in 1 for the first E1Local UDP and Remote UDP Port we use 50000For First Port choose Module 2 Port 1 for the first E1 and always choose Module 1 LPG701 for Second PortAfter this is done press click insert

IP On the Remote side

Your E1 is now in the table

Repeat for the remaining 15 E1. Remember to change your description (ie E1 #2 , E1 #3 etc)Maintain your Destination IP addressChange you CE-VLAN ID, for E1 # 2 CE-VLAN ID is 2 E1 # 3 is CE-VLAN ID #3 and so onChange your UDP Port by adding 1 to the first E1. For example UDP Port local and Remote for E1 #2 is 50001, E1#3 is 50002, E1#4 is 50004Change your First Port for example E1 #2 is at Module 2 Port 2 , E1 #14 is module 2 port 14 etcRefer to the table below for more clarity

E1 # Local + Remote UDP Port First Port1 50000 Module 2 - Port 12 50001 Module 2 - Port 23 50002 Module 2 - Port 34 50003 Module 2 - Port 45 50004 Module 2 - Port 56 50005 Module 2 - Port 6

7 50006 Module 2 - Port 78 50007 Module 2 - Port 89 50008 Module 2 - Port 9

10 50009 Module 2 - Port 1011 50010 Module 2 - Port 1112 50011 Module 2 - Port 1213 50012 Module 2 - Port 1314 50013 Module 2 - Port 1415 50014 Module 2 - Port 1516 50015 Module 2 - Port 16

After you have inserted ALL 16 E1s click closeThen at the next window click create and select yes when you are asked to enable Admin status

Your 16 E1 service is now created in the Services table

Repeat for the other site and remember to switch the destination IP addressRefer to the table below for reference

E1 # Local + Remote UDP Port First Port1 50000 Module 2 - Port 12 50001 Module 2 - Port 23 50002 Module 2 - Port 34 50003 Module 2 - Port 45 50004 Module 2 - Port 56 50005 Module 2 - Port 67 50006 Module 2 - Port 78 50007 Module 2 - Port 89 50008 Module 2 - Port 9

10 50009 Module 2 - Port 1011 50010 Module 2 - Port 1112 50011 Module 2 - Port 1213 50012 Module 2 - Port 1314 50013 Module 2 - Port 1415 50014 Module 2 - Port 1516 50015 Module 2 - Port 16

E1 Module IP address Subnet mask GWNear Site 30.30.30.1 255.255.255.0 0.0.0.0Near Site 30.30.30.2 255.255.255.0 0.0.0.0End Site 30.30.30.3 255.255.255.0 0.0.0.0End Site 30.30.30.4 255.255.255.0 0.0.0.0

This is for 1 Hub Configuration. For 2 Hub you need to proceed to next worksheet to complete

Destination IP is the Hub at the other side. This is the IP we set earlier. For example we are configuring Site A, Destination would be Site B E1 module IP address

For First Port choose Module 2 Port 1 for the first E1 and always choose Module 1 LPG701 for Second Port

IP On the Remote side

Repeat for the remaining 15 E1. Remember to change your description (ie E1 #2 , E1 #3 etc)

Change you CE-VLAN ID, for E1 # 2 CE-VLAN ID is 2 E1 # 3 is CE-VLAN ID #3 and so onChange your UDP Port by adding 1 to the first E1. For example UDP Port local and Remote for E1 #2 is 50001, E1#3 is 50002, E1#4 is 50004Change your First Port for example E1 #2 is at Module 2 Port 2 , E1 #14 is module 2 port 14 etc

E1 # Local + Remote UDP Por First Port17 50016 Module 2 - Port 118 50017 Module 2 - Port 219 50018 Module 2 - Port 320 50019 Module 2 - Port 421 50020 Module 2 - Port 522 50021 Module 2 - Port 6

23 50022 Module 2 - Port 724 50023 Module 2 - Port 825 50024 Module 2 - Port 926 50025 Module 2 - Port 1027 50026 Module 2 - Port 1128 50027 Module 2 - Port 1229 50028 Module 2 - Port 1330 50029 Module 2 - Port 1431 50030 Module 2 - Port 1532 50031 Module 2 - Port 16

Then at the next window click create and select yes when you are asked to enable Admin status

E1 # Local + Remote UDP Por First Port17 50016 Module 2 - Port 118 50017 Module 2 - Port 219 50018 Module 2 - Port 320 50019 Module 2 - Port 421 50020 Module 2 - Port 522 50021 Module 2 - Port 623 50022 Module 2 - Port 724 50023 Module 2 - Port 825 50024 Module 2 - Port 926 50025 Module 2 - Port 1027 50026 Module 2 - Port 1128 50027 Module 2 - Port 1229 50028 Module 2 - Port 1330 50029 Module 2 - Port 1431 50030 Module 2 - Port 1532 50031 Module 2 - Port 16