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Part Number: EK-DECTV-IN. B01

ChannelWorks

Network Installer’s Guide

February 1994

This manual, in conjunction with the

ChannelWorks Cable TV

Installer’s Guide and the ChannelWorks Management manual,
describes how to install the ChannelWorks bridge. This manual
is intended for the hardware installer and network manager.

Supersession/Update Information:

This is a revised manual.

Summary of Contents for ChannelWorks

Page 1: ...ChannelWorks Part Number EK DECTV IN B01 Network Installer s Guide...

Page 2: ...he limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules which are deigned to provide reasonable protection against such radio frequency interference Any changes or modification to this...

Page 3: ...manual in conjunction with the ChannelWorks Cable TV Installer s Guide and the ChannelWorks Management manual describes how to install the ChannelWorks bridge This manual is intended for the hardware...

Page 4: ...r its affiliated companies Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the man ner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future pate...

Page 5: ...t users should ensure that it is permissible to be con nected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In...

Page 6: ...fic configurations are available from Digital representatives 1 B 10 dBA Schallemissionswerte Werteangaben nach ISO 9296 und ISO 7779 DIN EN27779 Schalleistungspegel Schalldruckpegel LWAd B LpAm dBA Z...

Page 7: ...electing An Installation Area 2 6 Power And Grounding Requirements 2 7 Cable Lengths 2 8 3 Set Up and First Steps Introduction 3 1 Installing The LANcity Subscriber Utility On A PC 3 2 Setting Up User...

Page 8: ...etwork 4 6 Connecting To A Dual Cable Cable TV Network 4 8 Connecting To The AUI Port 4 9 Connecting To The BNC Port 4 10 Connecting to the RJ 45 Port 4 11 5 Troubleshooting Introduction 5 1 Power LED...

Page 9: ...indow 3 5 3 5 ChannelWorks Bridge Power On Diagnostics 3 7 3 6 Serial Port Connection Window 3 9 3 7 Bridge Pull Down Menu 3 10 3 8 Read NVRAM Window 3 11 3 9 Parameter Pull Down Menu 3 15 3 10 Bridge...

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Page 11: ...parameters Power up the ChannelWorks Bridge The ChannelWorks Network Installer s Guide provides illustrated instructions for con necting the necessary cables such as the AUI 10Base5 Thickwire BNC 10B...

Page 12: ...s chapter also graphically identifies cables and connectors you will use during installation Chapter 3 Set Up and First Steps describes how to interface with the ChannelWorks Bridge using its serial p...

Page 13: ...example Configuration successfully installed Special Bold Type Special Bold Type Courier Bold Font is used within text instructions and in screen examples to show characters or words that you type For...

Page 14: ...pecific MIB variables to diagnose and resolve network problems and accessing and interpret ting the bridge s SNMP enterprise specific MIB Support History file Safety Precautions This preface provides...

Page 15: ...se siguen atentamente las instrucciones Warning Hazardous voltages are present To lessen the risk of electrical shock and danger to personal health follow the instructions carefully Warnung Im Ger t h...

Page 16: ...s Br cke zu gew hrleis ten und sie vor berhitzung zu sch tzen d rfen Ger te ffnungen nicht verstopft oder abgedeckt werden Die ChannelWorks Br cke sollte nicht in der H he von Heiz k rpern aufgestellt...

Page 17: ...eht bitten Sie Ihren Hausverwalter oder einen zugelassenen Elektriker um Auskunft Danger ChannelWorks Bridge est con u pour un fonctionnement avec des syst mes d alimentation mono phas s pourvus d un...

Page 18: ...contacto a tierra 3 hilos Para disminuir el riesgo de accidentes el ctricos hay que conectar siempre este equipo a una toma de alimentaci n con conexi n a tierra The ChannelWorks Bridge Cover Warning...

Page 19: ...o different error lev els as unique which could be misleading as in the following example If error 0x35 is logged as a level 2 and at a later time error id 0x35 is logged at a level 4 when displaying...

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Page 21: ...anual assumes that you have completed the following tasks The cable TV network has been prepared to communicate with the unit that is certified for data delivery The unit has already been configured w...

Page 22: ...ounting instructions How To Tell If The Cable TV Network Is Ready Before beginning installation of the unit verify that the cable TV system meets the fol lowing criteria and is ready to accept the uni...

Page 23: ...cking The ChannelWorks Bridge Shipping Carton To unpack your ChannelWorks Bridge Inspect the shipping carton before removing the bridge If there is evidence of damage to the carton arrange for an agen...

Page 24: ...Figure 2 1 also shows additional parts that you may have ordered such as rack or wall mounts Refer to the documentation that comes with the separately ordered rack or wall mounts for directions on set...

Page 25: ...ipping Container Contents With Optional Equipment Unit Power Cord Wall Mount Bracket Rack Mount Bracket ChannelWorks Diplex Filter Coaxial Cables Network Installer s Subscriber Utility Additional Part...

Page 26: ...annelWorks Bridge Examine the ChannelWorks Bridge to locate the parts on the back panel as you connect the rest of the system Figure 2 2 shows the locations of the following items Ethernet ports seria...

Page 27: ...tworks Before you can install the ChannelWorks Bridge on your Ethernet you will need an appropriate cable one of the three types discussed in the Cable Lengths section Figure 2 3 Cables And Connectors...

Page 28: ...s sur le panneau avant et d une fente le long du bord inf rieur avant qui permettent l entr e de l air Le panneau arri re est en outre muni d un ventilateur Lorsque vous placez ChannelWorks Bridge v r...

Page 29: ...stem Contact your facilities manager or certified electrician if you are not sure what type of power is sup plied to your building Warnung Die ChannelWorks Br cke ist f r den Betrieb mit einphasigen S...

Page 30: ...l edificio Cable Lengths The power cord supplied with the ChannelWorks Bridge is long enough to meet your installation needs The power cord conforms with engineering and safety standards You need to p...

Page 31: ...u Ethernet inappropri peut r duire les perfor mances de ChannelWorks Bridge et pr senter un caract re dangereux Precauci n La utilizaci n de un cable TV o un cable Ethernet inadecuado puede degradar e...

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Page 33: ...ying and loading the ChannelWorks Bridge parameters To perform the functions described in this section you will need PC capable of running Microsoft Windows with a 3 5 in floppy drive and an avail abl...

Page 34: ...At the command line type in the letter of your PC s 3 5 in drive followed by setuplcs exe The PC displays the LCS Install Utility dialog box as shown in Figure 3 1 4 To install the utility in a direct...

Page 35: ...Set Up and First Steps 3 3 Figure 3 1 Directory Location Dialog Box Figure 3 2 Create Program Group Dialog Box LCS Install Utility LCS Install Utility...

Page 36: ...er entry window with a default User Name User Password and User Level entered as shown in Figure 3 4 Note The default User Name User Password and User Level are not operational They are provided as ex...

Page 37: ...Set Up and First Steps 3 5 Figure 3 3 Admin Pull Down Menu Figure 3 4 Add User Entry Window LANcity Subscriber Utility defaults dat Add User...

Page 38: ...l Two This level allows the user to Read the bridge s NVRAM View the current operating parameters of the bridge Modify the following parameters from the Parameters pull down menu Bridge Control Group...

Page 39: ...the Setting Up A User Account for the procedure to add a user with a valid password 6 Click on Yes The utility displays Microsoft Windows Terminal program Note Microsoft Windows Terminal must be insta...

Page 40: ...30 seconds after you press the Spacebar the ChannelWorks Bridge lists its memory sizes and displays its PROM monitor prompt of two greater than signs This allows access to the Channelworks Bridge NVRA...

Page 41: ...ChannelWorks Bridge Serial Port section 1 With LCS displaying its Main Menu click on Communication The utility dis plays the Communications Pull Down Menu 2 Click on Serial Port Connection The utility...

Page 42: ...laying its Main Menu click on Bridge The utility displays the Bridge Pull Down Menu as shown in Figure 3 7 2 Click on Read NVRAM The utility displays the Read NVRAM window as shown in Figure 3 8 3 Cli...

Page 43: ...dge s transmit and receive fre quencies Verify that you have a list of the ChannelWorks Bridge parameters to check the param eter values against Refer to Appendix B for an example of the Pre Installat...

Page 44: ...P Address of Dump Server 192 190 3 10 Dump Server Gateway IP Addr IP Address of Gateway to Dump Server 192 190 57 95 Dump Server Filename Filename of dumped file lcdmp dat Number of Retries Number of...

Page 45: ...65535 32768 Ethernet Port Priority Must be between 0 255 128 UniLINK Port Priority Must be between 0 255 128 Ethernet Port Cost Must be between 0 65535 100 UniLINK Port Cost Must be between 0 65535 1...

Page 46: ...VRAM in order to save time Note The LCS Utility can save all the bridge s operating parameters except for the Unique IP Addresses This function prevents the user from adding duplicate IP Addresses on...

Page 47: ...irmation window 5 Click on Yes if you wish to load the parameter The Utility loads the parameter and returns you to the Main Menu Once you have changed loaded all the parameters that you wanted to cha...

Page 48: ...C to The ChannelWorks Bridge Serial Port section 1 With LCS displaying its Main Menu click on Bridge The utility displays the Bridge Pull Down Menu 2 Click on the Load Parameters selection LCS display...

Page 49: ...Connecting A PC to The ChannelWorks Bridge Serial Port section 1 With LCS displaying its Main Menu click on Bridge The utility displays the Bridge Pull Down Menu 2 Click on the Load Parameters select...

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Page 51: ...the ChannelWorks Bridge is operational Verifying Start Up Leave the PC attached while you start up the unit Turn the ChannelWorks Bridge power switch off Verify the following Cable TV network is read...

Page 52: ...ttach the other two cables to the diplex filter s other ports Do not attach the cables to the Chan nelWorks Bridge yet Ethernet Network Prior to connecting the ChannelWorks Bridge to the Ethernet netw...

Page 53: ...ese procedures immediately follow this one 3 Attach the Ethernet network cable to the appropriate port on the ChannelWorks Bridge Follow the procedure that describes your particular Ethernet network C...

Page 54: ...one adecuadamente Por otro lado si se conectan simult nea mente varios cables Ethernet a la unidad sta no funcionar bien Continue with the following steps after completing your specific Ethernet and c...

Page 55: ...nchronized itself to the cable TV system If this does not happen turn off the power IMMEDIATELY and refer to Chapter 5 Note If the cable TV network s cables are improperly connected the Block Sync LED...

Page 56: ...ector of the ChannelWorks Bridge 5 Attach the other end of the short coaxial cable to the diplex filter s HIGH F con nector High indicates high frequencies The high frequencies are typically used as t...

Page 57: ...Starting The ChannelWorks Bridge 4 7 Low High To Cable TV Network Tap Figure 4 3 Connecting To A Single Cable Cable TV Network Diplex Filter...

Page 58: ...he ChannelWorks Bridge Your cable TV operator will tell you which cable is for forward signals and which cable is for return signals Referring to Figure 4 4 and continuing from step 1 of the Start Up...

Page 59: ...setting the Ethernet Port Selection Switch to the Out posi tion Caution You risk damaging the ChannelWorks Bridge and causing network problems if you attempt to connect more than one Ethernet media t...

Page 60: ...propri es Les c bles d pourvus de terminaisons et connect s selon la proc dure d crite risquent de provoquer l arr t intempestif du r seau existant Precauci n Al realizar una conexi n a ThinWire asegu...

Page 61: ...ernet network using the RJ 45 port 1 Connect the ChannelWorks Bridge to the Ethernet network by attaching a segment of RJ 45 cable to the bridge s RJ 45 port 2 Observe the Link Status LED on back of u...

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Page 63: ...he power system is not on or the power cord is not plugged in Make sure both ends of the power cord are plugged in Make sure the power system is working no tripped circuit breakers etc Disconnect the...

Page 64: ...tem Detach the unit from the cable TV system Do not re attach the unit until you complete the following steps Achtung Die Verwendung des Ger ts kann zur unabsichtlichen St rung anderer Benutzer des Ka...

Page 65: ...s parameters are consistent with the rest of the system Activity LEDs Ethernet and cable TV LEDs should flicker at least every 2 seconds indicating span ning tree packets are being transmitted If the...

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Page 67: ...to connect the ChannelWorks Bridge to PCs and modems Serial modem cable wiring Null modem cable wiring Null modem cable pinouts General Description There are two basic types of cables for serial devic...

Page 68: ...rs differently from how they are attached in a modem cable The cable should have a 9 pin female connector for the ChannelWorks Bridge end and a 9 pin female connec tor for the PC end You can obtain re...

Page 69: ...ce by moving jumper wires from one pin to another on the same connector Figure A 1 shows pins 1 and 6 connected and then connected to pin 4 A cable wired like the one shown in Figure A 1 will properly...

Page 70: ...A 4 ChannelWorks Network Installer s Guide...

Page 71: ...B 1 Appendix B Pre Installation Checklist Introduction This appendix provides a sample copy of the Pre Installation Checklist...

Page 72: ...B 2 ChannelWorks Network Installer s Guide...

Page 73: ...ANNELWORKS PRE INSTALLATION CHECK LIST CONTENTS Cable Plant Headend Evaluation Cable Plant Site Evaluation Ethernet Site Evaluation Site Topology PREPARED FOR Name Company Address City State Zip REQUE...

Page 74: ...sections Cable Plant Headend Evaluation Cable Plant Site Evaluation Ethernet Site Verification Network Management LCS LCM LCC Cable Plant Headend Operation of a ChannelWorks network requires the insta...

Page 75: ...ation date time ____________________ 9 When was the last time the broadband network was certified inspected _____ within the last year _____ under 2 years _____ unknown 1 What is the assigned return c...

Page 76: ...on Forward and Reverse _____ No _____ Yes if yes briefly describe illustrate how and whose equipment 12 What type of broadband RF test equipment do you have that may be used during the installation __...

Page 77: ...the translator This is a network wide specification based on data taken at individual sites To determine this value complete all the individual site measurements and from that data record the followin...

Page 78: ...ts Measure at the headend Record Injected Signal Level at outlet Minimum Signal Level at headend Maximum Signal Level at headend From Headend Inject a signal on the assigned forward center frequency a...

Page 79: ...ges listed in question 2 support the 802 1d Spanning Tree Protocol _____ No _____ Yes 4 What physical media do you utilize on your subnets _____ ThinWire _____ Thickwire _____ Twisted Pair _____ Other...

Page 80: ...network number ____ No _____ Yes if yes ______________ IP Network ______________ IP Sub Net Mask 8 Is there a host address in this network number available for ChannelWorks ____ No _____ Yes if yes _...

Page 81: ...S LCM and LCC 1 Do you currently utilize a SNMP based network manager platform Yes _____ No _____ if yes whose what version________________________________________ 2 Do you have a 386 or higher PC wit...

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Page 83: ...twork 2 8 cable TV operator 4 8 ChannelWorks Bridge LEDs 4 4 coaxial cable 4 6 coaxial drop cable 2 8 Common 3 12 C Common parameters 3 10 communications parameters 6 connectors 2 5 Control Group 3 11...

Page 84: ...ord 3 4 3 8 passwords 3 2 P PC 3 1 3 2 3 4 3 6 3 9 3 13 4 1 5 1 5 2 A 1 A 2 A 3 port s 2 4 2 8 3 6 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 8 4 9 power 2 4 2 7 5 1 power cord 2 6 2 8 5 1 power on diagnostics 3 6 Power LED 4 4 5...

Page 85: ...twisted pair 4 2 4 3 two way active 1 2 TX 4 1 4 8 U UniLINK Group 3 12 Unique IP Address 3 12 Unique IP Addresses 3 13 Unique IP Addresses Group 3 8 Unpacking 2 1 user access levels 3 1 user accounts...

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