7.4 Port control
AirLaser IP1000plus has two TP-ports (TP1 and TP2) and optional one fibre port (F1). A fourth port is the
free space interface to the remote terminal. These four ports and the management processor are internally
connected by a Gigabit Ethernet switch with one another. All external ports can be configured in their
function, so that the AirLaser IP1000plus can be adapted to the most different installation scenarios. You can
reach the management of the AirLaser IP1000plus independently of the port settings over each active port as
long as "outband mng" is not activated.
With the external ports we differentiate in principle between "controlled" and "not controlled" ports or paths.
To the controlled paths belong "Default Path" and " Backup Path". Depending upon availability and Backup
criteria the management selects one of the controlled paths for the data communication. The other path is
blocked, so that it does not come to loops in the network. Not controlled ports are "Local Ports". These are
always active and not supervised by the management. Local ports can be used for example for the
connection of the AirLaser to the network, for IP cameras or for service access.
If necessary, the management of the AirLaser can be achieved only through a dedicated port. This is done
with the "outband mng" option in the select menu. If you choose this option, for example there for the port
TP2, then the management is isolated of all other ports and only accessible through this. In return, you can't
reach the port TP2 through any other ports of AirLasers. The management and TP2 are an isolated group.
Following items can be configured for each port:
Mode of operation
Type
Description
Default Path
controlled port Preferred path to the data communication. This path is used, as
soon as it is available. Usually one uses the optical free space
interface as default Path.
Backup Path
controlled port The Backup Path is used whenever the default Path is interrupted.
As Backup System you can use the optional available integrated
backup system, which is attached at the TP2.
Local Port
not controlled
port
A local port is always active and it is not controlled by the
management of the air laser. Typically you configure the port,
which is connected with your network, as local port.
Outband
management
not controlled
port
This setting separates the management access from the data
connection. The management of AirLasers is then only accessible
via the outband management port.
Disabled
Switches the port physically off. The PoE functionality at port TP2
is not affected by it. Ensure that you do not deactivate the port, by
which you reach the management of the Airlaser.
In a controlled path active managed devices like the integrated backup can exist. If this controlled path is
blocked by the management of the AirLaser, then the management of the integrated backup would no longer
be accessible. In order to make this possible, you can register two MAC addresses, which may pass the port
also in blocked condition. Make sure that the MAC addresses are registered at the correct port. In both
AirLaser IP1000plus of a link both MACs of the Backup devices must be registered.
Type
Default
Description
Static MACs at TP1
MAC-Addr.
none
MAC-Address of the backup system
Static MACs at TP2
MAC-Addr.
none
MAC-Address of the backup system
Static MACs at F1
MAC-Addr.
none
MAC-Address of the backup system
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