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YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 5 ChAPTeR 1 PRefACe This preface discusses the following topic: • Purpose • Organization • Conventions Purpose The purpose of this guide is to provide detailed information and description of NCT480 IP-DSLAM, which i...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 6 www.netcomm.com.au ChAPTeR 2 PRODUCT OveRvIeW This chapter provides an overview of the NCT480 IP-DSALM (Digital Subscriber line Access Multiplexer) and the service application overview. This chapter contains the following sections: • Introduction to the NCT48...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au features NCT480 mini IP-DSLAM is designed to meet with industry standards in functionality, performance, and reliability. As a compact IP-DSLAM platform, NCT480 can provide ADSL service for 48 users over existing PS...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 8 www.netcomm.com.au field Applications This section contains the most popular application scenarios for NCT480 IP-DSLAM, and helps operator to understand how to implement and service with it. Internet Service With the ADSL CPE connecting to NCT480, IP traffic ...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au Service Applications This section describes various usages of NCT480 mini IP-DSLAM. Uplink Aggregation The NCT480 supports Network uplink aggregation complied in IEEE 802.3ad standard, this allow operator to configu...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 11 NCT480 System Overview NCT480 Series mini IP-DSLAM is built in 1.96 inch (1 U) high, 10.2 inch (26 cm) deep, and 17.7 inch wide (23 inch bracket available) compact design. Pluggable build-in splitter is optional....

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 13 Rear view The Figure 2-7 shows the rear panel of the NCT480 mini IP-DSLAM. Figure - NCT480 Rear View The equipment has provision for a permanently connected Protective Earthing Conductor. Side view The Figure 2-8...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 14 www.netcomm.com.au System Management Operator can provision and manage the NCT480 IP-DSALM through the following system management mode: CLI – Command line management LCT – A complete SNMP basis NMS (Element Management System) provides GUI operation under Cl...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 15 ChAPTeR 3 PRePARING fOR INSTALLATION This chapter tells you how to prepare for the installation of the NCT480 mini IP-DSLAM. The chapter contains the following sections: • Safety Requirements • Site Requirements ...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 16 www.netcomm.com.au Safety Guidelines Before working on the equipment, be aware of standard safety guidelines and the hazards that are involved in working it electrical circuitry to prevent accidents. Adhere to the following cautions and warnings and those th...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 1 Preventing electrostatic Discharge Damage Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a transfer of electrostatic charge between bodies of different electrostatic potentials, such as an operator and a piece of electrical equ...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 18 www.netcomm.com.au Site Requirements This section describes requirements for the site in which the NCT480 system is to be installed. Before you install the NCT480 system, ensure that all the criteria in this section are met. The section describes the followi...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 1 ventilation The NCT480 fans maintain a suitable operating temperature for the internal circuitry. Ensure that the air intake vents at the left side of the box and the air exhaust vents on the right side of the box...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 0 www.netcomm.com.au Cabling For detailed information on the required cables, refer to “Appendix System Connector Pin-Outs”. NCT480 Cabling The Figure 2-2 illustrates the NCT480 system cabling. Figure 3- NCT480 Cabling Diagram Rack Mounting Mount your NCT480 sy...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 1 Tools and equipment Required The Table 3-3 lists the tools and equipment you need to install and remove the NCT480 system components. Check Tools and equipment hardware Components NCT480 System DC Power Supply RJ-...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 www.netcomm.com.au Unpacking the NCT480 System Each NCT480 system units is securely packaged in a shipping box. To unpack the NCT480 units, complete the following steps: 1 Inspect the packing containers. If any damage or other signs of mishandling are evident, ...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 3 ChAPTeR 4 INSTALLING The NCT480 This chapter describes how to install the NCT480 mini IP-DSLAM. This chapter contains the following sections: • Installation Checklist • NCT480 System Installation Procedures Instal...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 4 www.netcomm.com.au NCT480 System Installation Procedures This section describes procedures for the site in which the NCT480 system is to be installed. The section describes the following: • Measure Rack Space • Install the NCT480 Box Chassis • Connecting a Co...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 5 Connecting a Console Complete the following steps to connect the NCT480 Console management. 1 Connect the RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter cable to the Console port on the NCT480. 2 Connect the other end (female) to the comp...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 6 www.netcomm.com.au Connecting the RJ-21 Subscriber Line Interface NCT480 RJ-21 Telco Cable Connecting Complete the following steps to connect the RJ-21 connector Figure 4-4 Rear Panel RJ-1 Connector Cabling for NCT480 1 Attach the RJ-21 champ cable to connect...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au Connecting the RJ-45 Network Uplink Interface Complete the following steps to connect the RJ-45 network uplink. To ensure the 1000 Base-T performance, please using the standard Category 5, 6, Ethernet UTP cable. Fig...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 8 www.netcomm.com.au Attach and Apply Power Complete the instruction to connect the DC power cord to NCT480. Figure 4- Front Panel AC Power Connection for NCT480 1 ensure the power switch is set to the off position. 2 Use the Philip-head screwdriver to turn the...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 30 www.netcomm.com.au ChAPTeR 5 SySTeM SPeCIfICATIONS The chapter provides the detail descriptions of technical specification of NCT480 in hardware and software, respectively. This chapter contains the following sections: • Hardware Specification • Software Spe...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 3 www.netcomm.com.au Software Specification Table 5-2 lists the software specification of NCT480. Specification Description System Control Alarm Status Surveillance • Automatic alarm and status report • LED indication for system status Performance Monitoring • ...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 34 www.netcomm.com.au Web Management Operation Guide Preface .......................................................................................................................................................36 Purpose .........................................

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 36 www.netcomm.com.au PRefACe This preface discusses the following topic: • Purpose • Organization • Conventions Purpose The purpose of this guide is to provide detailed information and description of NCT480 IP-DSLAM web management, which includes web interface...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 3 ChAPTeR 1 GeTTING STARTeD WeB MANAGeMeNT This chapter provides the descriptions to start the web management in your network. This chapter contains the following sections: • Login Window • Operation Window Overview...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 38 www.netcomm.com.au Operation Window Overview The NCT480 web management window contains main menu, operate window and real-time LED status panel. Figure 1- NCT480 FW R.3 Web Management Interface Operation Window

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 3 ChAPTeR 2 SySTeM MeNU This chapter provides the detail system menu that contains data information of web managed agent (NCT480). This chapter contains the following sections: • General Information • Statistics Inf...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 40 www.netcomm.com.au General Information You can edit the system information in this dialog. Figure -1 System General Information Dialog Table 2-1 describes the general information dialog field items. Item Description System Description This is a text descript...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 41 Statistics Information The statistics information dialog monitors current system network status. Figure - System Statistics Information Dialog Table 2-2 NCT480 describes the system statistics information. Item De...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 4 www.netcomm.com.au User and Password The User and Password Dialog window displays information of all the users. Password is hidden in ‘*’. Figure -3 User & Password Dialog Click ‘Add’ button to create a new user. Figure -4 Add New User Dialog Two users ca...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 43 Bridge Mode The bridge configuration allows you to control the system bridging parameters. Figure -5 Bridge Mode Dialog Item Description Aging Time The timeout period, in seconds, for aging out dynamically learne...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 45 Backup and Restore Backup and Restore function allows operator to save current network element configuration. The file will be saved at the folder of local host PC. Backup Configuration Use Backup Configuration f...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 46 www.netcomm.com.au firmware Upgrade The upload process uses HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and may take up to three minutes. After a successful upload, the system must reboot. Figure -8 Firmware Upgrade Dialog The following table describes the labels in ...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 4 Commit and Reboot The commit and reboot configuration dialog allows you to commit, reboot or restore factory configuration the system. Figure - Commit & Reboot Configuration Dialog Commit Configuration Commit ...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 48 www.netcomm.com.au Restore factory Configuration Use restore factory configuration to restore configuration parameters of factory default values. Figure -1 Restore Factory Configuration The restore factory default parameters are list in Table 2-6. Item Descr...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 4 ChAPTeR 3 STATUS AND PeRfORMANCe In the Status and Performance menu, operator can view the ADSL line performance parameters and Ethernet statistics as well as the ADSL channel performance parameters and Ethernet s...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 50 www.netcomm.com.au DSL Status The line status shows the ADSL line information. Figure 3-1 DSL Status Dialog Item Description Port selection menu Select the ADSL port interface to be display with relative parameters. Operation state Operational state of the D...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 51 Layer Information The Layer Information will display ATM and Channel layer information. Figure 3- Layer Information Dialog Item Description Port selection menu Select the ADSL port interface to be display with re...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 5 www.netcomm.com.au ethernet Statistics The Ethernet interface statistics allows you to check the packets information of selected Ethernet port. Figure 3-3 Ethernet Statistics Dialog Item Description ethernet port selection menu Select the Ethernet interface t...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 53 PvC Statistics PVC statistics will display input output frame information for vpi/vci of each port. Figure 3-4 PVC Statistics Dialog Line 15min Performance The ATU line 15min performance data represents line perf...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 54 www.netcomm.com.au Line 1day Performance The ATU line 1day performance data represents line performance related data for a particular channel associated with a particular ATU-C/ATU-R. Table 3-4 describes the line performance field items. Figure 3-6 ADSL Line...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 55 ChAPTeR 4 DePLOyMeNT MeNU The deployment menu contains DSL profile, physical interface setting, network Ethernet and ADSL port. This chapter contains the following sections: • DSL Port • DSL Profile Configuration...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 56 www.netcomm.com.au DSL Profile Configuration This section describes the static Line (ADSL) profile configuration. Line Profile Configuration dialog allows you to modify the ADSL connection parameters of each DSL profile. Figure 4- DSL Profile Configuration

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 5 Add DSL Profile Add DSL profile dialog allows you to create the ADSL connection parameters. Enter the control values to the text box and click ‘Add’ to activate. Figure 4-3 Add DSL Profile Dialog Item Description ...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 5 DSL Profile Mapping This section helps you to attach the DSL profile to the ADSL line interface. Figure 4-4 DSL Profile Mapping Dialog Table 4-4 shows the default parameter values if the DSL profile is ‘NONE’. Ite...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 61 DSL Alarm Profile The alarm profile configuration controls the PM threshold values of ADSL line parameters. Click on the text column to edit the threshold seconds, if the value reach the threshold (in seconds), t...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 63 Power Management Mode The power management allows you to furnish the efficiency of ADSL power output. First-generation ADSL transceivers operate in full-power mode (L0) day and night, even when not in use. To add...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 64 www.netcomm.com.au PvC Setting The PVC Management dialog has the ability to configure the ATM PVC on ADSL port interface. ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) is more efficient than synchronous technologies like time-division multiplexing (TDM). With TDM, each s...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 65 Figure 4- PVC Setting Dialog Table 4-6 describes the column status of PVC setting. Column Item Description Port This indicates the physical DSL port interface. vPI The virtual path identifier of correspond DSL po...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 68 www.netcomm.com.au Set PPPoA MAC The PPPoA MAC address to be used in the PPPoE packets from DSLAM to the BRAS is configurable. One MAC address can be assigned to multiple PPPoA terminations. The PPPoE session identifier is additionally used to perform the de...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 6 Route Setting A static route defines how the DSLAM should forward traffic by configuring the TCP/IP parameters manually. Figure 4-10 Display the Routing Table Click ‘Add’ button to create the routing table. Figure...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 0 www.netcomm.com.au ethernet Setting The Ethernet Interface allows you to manage the network Ethernet port. NCT480 IP DSLAM has two GE interface for uplink/downlink purposes. The IP address associates with the uplink and downlink interface are only for system ...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 www.netcomm.com.au Add ethernet Interface NCT480 IP-DSLAM supports two Ethernet interfaces and one management port (Ethernet port-3). The IP address is only for management purpose and each Ethernet interface can be applied with its IP address. Figure 4-13 Add E...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 3 SNMP host The SNMP Host configuration dialog allows you to manage the Host IP and corresponded SNMP community. Figure 4-14 SNMP Host Configuration Dialog Click ‘Add’ button to create a new SNMP Host IP address. Th...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 4 www.netcomm.com.au SNMP Community The SNMP community configuration dialog allows you to manage the SNMP community access privilege. The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an application layer protocol that facilitates the exchange of management info...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 6 www.netcomm.com.au ChAPTeR 5 ACCeSS CONTROL The access control functionalities allow system administrator to build packet filter and access control list. This chapter contains the following sections: • MAC Limit • Port ACL • Global ACL MAC Limit Limit MAC num...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au Port ACL The per port access control list allow the MAC addresses to entered into the system. Figure 5- Port ACL Configuration Dialog Enter the MAC address at ‘Allow MAC Address’ text box and click ‘Add’ to submit. ...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 8 www.netcomm.com.au Global ACL The global access control list denies the MAC addresses pass-through the system at all port interface. Figure 5-3 Global ACL Configuration Dialog Enter the MAC address at ‘Drop packets come from the MAC Address’ text box and clic...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au ChAPTeR 6 PROTOCOL MeNU Protocol menu contains setting for VLAN, IGMP, DHCP/PPPoE relay configuration and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol. This chapter contains the following sections: • VLAN Port • Trunk VLAN Setting ...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 80 www.netcomm.com.au Trunk vLAN Setting The trunk VLAN setting dialog list the existing trunk VLAN and its configuration. A VLAN allows a physical network to be divided into several logical networks. A device can belong to more than one VLAN group. Devices tha...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 81 Add Trunk vLAN Figure 6-3 Add Trunk VLAN Dialog Item Description vLAN ID The VLAN identifier assigned to a specific VLAN. VLAN 1 is the default VLAN Valid values: 0~4095. [0 is reserved for priority tag, 4095 is ...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 8 www.netcomm.com.au vLAN Mode Setting With the Ethernet becoming cheaper and more popular, the Ethernet networks are expanding to cover metros. This is leading to deployment of MEN (Metropolitan Ethernet network). The existing support for VLAN as standardized ...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 84 www.netcomm.com.au IGMP Snooping The IGMP Snooping allows you to view and change the IGMP Snooping administrate status. IP traffic can be transmitted in one of either three ways: unicast (one sender to one receiver), broadcast (one sender to all members on t...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 86 www.netcomm.com.au Spanning Tree Protocol The spanning tree protocol allows you to configure the STP parameters on network Ethernet interface. Spanning-Tree Protocol is a link management protocol that provides path redundancy while preventing undesirable loo...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 8 Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) is an evolution of the Spanning Tree Protocol (802.1D standard) and provides for faster spanning tree convergence after a topology change. Figure 6-...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 8 ChAPTeR 7 DIAGNOSTIC MeNU The diagnostic menu provides test function from ADSL physical layer to ATM layer. This chapter contains the following sections: • DSL Bin Information • ATM OAM Test • ADSL2 DELT Test DSL ...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 0 www.netcomm.com.au ATM OAM Test The ATM OAM test generates the ATM F5 loop-back to diagnose the ADSL port interface. Operation Administration and Maintenance (OA&M) - OA&M is defined for supervision, testing, and performance monitoring. It uses loop-b...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au 1 ADSL2 DeLT Test DELT is primarily used for reactive tests on a loop after a CPE has been deployed, either to help troubleshoot a line or to capture a baseline of loop characteristics at the time of installation. D...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 www.netcomm.com.au APPeNDIx A ABBRevIATIONS AND ACRONyMS The abbreviations and acronyms used in this document. Abbreviations full Name AAL ATM Adaptation Layer ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber line AIS Alarm Indication Signal ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode AT...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 4 www.netcomm.com.au APPeNDIx B SySTeM CONNeCTOR PIN-OUTS NCT480 System connector Pin-outs contains RJ-21 Subscriber connector, RJ-45 to RS-232 DB-9 adapter local craft management, and RJ-45 GE Network uplink and Management interface. RJ-21 xDSL Connector Port ...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 6 www.netcomm.com.au Standard Telco Color Chart Table A-2 lists the reference colors that are used for the NCT480 mini IP-DSLAM system cables. NCT480 IP DSLAM Cable Pin Assignment Wire Color LINe /POTS Ports Pin No. ADSL Port No. Wire Color LINe / POTS Ports Pi...

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au RJ-45 Management ethernet Connector Pin-Outs The Management Ethernet port, a 10/100 Base-T interface with RJ-45 receptacle connector is on the NCT480 faceplate. It is used to connect the NCT480 to the management sta...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 8 www.netcomm.com.au Local Console Connector Pin-Outs RJ-45 connector on the NCT480 faceplate is use for Console management. A RJ-45 to DB-9 Female adaptor is used to connect on PC’s COM port. Table A-4 lists the pin assignment between RJ-45 and DB-9 interface....

YML856 Rev3 NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide www.netcomm.com.au APPeNDIx C LeGAL & ReGULATORy INfORMATION This manual is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of private study, research, criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part may...

NCT480 IP DSLAM User Guide YML856 Rev3 100 www.netcomm.com.au Product Warranty The warranty is granted on the following conditions: 1. This warranty extends to the original purchaser (you) and is not transferable; 2. This warranty shall not apply to software programs, batteries, power supplies, cabl...

Contact Information If you have any technical difficulties with your product, please do not hesitate to contact NetComm’s Customer Support Department. Email: [email protected] www.netcomm.com.au Note: NetComm Technical Support for this product only covers the basic installation and features out...