iSite Basics & VSAT* Commissioning iDS v6

1 1iSite Basics & VSAT* Commissioning * Very Small Aperture Terminal2 Welcome ToWelcome ToInstallation, Operations & Maintenance (IOM) ClassInstallation, Operations & Maintenance (IOM) ClassiSite Basics iSite Basics VSAT Commissioning ModuleVSAT Commissioning Module3 Remote Remote SiteBasic Network DescriptionBasic Network DescriptionNetModem orNext Generation SeriesRemoteSatelliteiDirect Hub ComponentsiDirect Hub ComponentsHub ChassisUpstream RouterProtocolProcessor (Blades)NMS ServerInternetHub ChassisDownstreamUpstreamProtocolProcess or (Controller)4 Remote, HLC/SoftwareRemote, HLC/SoftwareBoot Loader Hardware Boot InstructionsControl Process Application Programmable Gated Array (FPGA) Images ENSURE IMAGE & Option COMPATABILITY!

2 !!Loader File (Image Set) File (*.opt) is iSite ? Why iSite ?What is iSite ? Why iSite ?Front-End Interface for All idirect ProductsGUI Support for idirect TDMA NetModem II & II+, NextGenRemotesGUI Support for iSCPCP roductGUI Support for Series 1000, Network AcceleratorProvides Local or Remote GUI Access forImage & Option File Download, all ProductsMonitoring of Remote Site Network Performance, all ProductsFull Configuration Build, iSCPCM odem parameters, QoS, IP, etc. Full Configuration Build, Series 1000 Network AcceleratorIntroduced with iDS Stand-alone NetManager GUIR eplaced Stand-alone Service Monitor GUIAPI for External InterfacesAllows customers to develop their own interfacesPointing functionsConfiguration upload/downloadSupplemental NMS Client for Remote Site Implementation6 What does iSite Look Like?

3 What does iSite Look Like?Tree Layout Similarto iMonitor/iBuilderIP StatsEventsConfiguration7 Other iSite FeaturesOther iSite FeaturesManage Multiple Units from a Single InterfaceControl TDMA remotes, iSCPC units, VPNA simultaneouslyOlder NetManager Limited to Accessing 1 remote at a timeAuto-discovery of LAN unitsUnits on same LAN are automatically discoveredMonitoring of board available without logging inAll Features Available across Remote RoutersEventsIP statisticsPointing functionsAudio Feedback during PointingPoint without looking at display or DVM if desiredDevice-Specific Configuration and DisplayLevel of configuration determined by device typeFull configuration for iSCPC/NA, restricted for TDMA remote (GEO Location update for TDMA Mobile remotes only)8 NetModem Login NetModem Login New Login Process for ALL idirect BoardsMore Secure Access to All NetModem Functions/Features user Login for More Restricted Access Default Password is idirect or NMS Configured Password Limited Capabilities/Commands Available admin Login for Super User Access Default Password is P@55w0rd!

4 Or NMS Configured Password Provides Access to All NetModem Capabilities/CommandsLogin Required in All Cases to Access RemotesSame Login Process Used for Console Access, Telnet, and/or iSiteNo Longer have Access Without LoginNOTE: Same Login Required for Hub Line Card (HLC) Access9 Setting Up Your PC Console Port AdapterSetting Up Your PC Console Port AdapterDB-9 to RJ-45 adapterAnd straight through cableDB-9 to RJ-45 Adapter Pin-OutRJ-45 Color to RJ-45 adapter Pin-OutOpen HyperTerminal sessionEnter a Name and select iconSelect OK 10 Setting Up Your PC:Serial Port (Com1) SettingsSetting Up Your PC:Serial Port (Com1) SettingsConnect using: COM1 NOTE: NetModemII+s from inventory are typically preloaded duringproduction with an IP address of and a Subnet Mask of OK : A HyperTerminal Session Will Open NetModem Console Port: Logon to NetModem Using user or admin Login and Password Type laninfo and Select Enter.

5 The NetModem Will Reply With Its Current IP Address and Subnet MaskBits per second: 9600 Flow control: NoneData bits:8 Parity:NoneStop bits:111 Setting Up Your PC:Network InterfaceSetting Up Your PC:Network InterfaceGo to Network and Dial-up Connections Right Click on Local Area Connection Select Properties from Menu Option12 Setting Up Your PC:Network InterfaceSetting Up Your PC:Network InterfaceHighlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Select Properties Enter IP Address of NetModem as Default Gateway Enter Subnet Mask of NetModem IP Address of NIC is 1 greater than the NetModem13 Verify LAN ConnectivityVerify LAN ConnectivityVerify NetModem LAN/PC NIC to NetModem Using User/Admin Login (Described Later) laninfo via Console Port Interface (if NetModem IP Address Not Determined Previously) to Obtain LAN DOS Command Window; Verify NIC Address with ipconfig Remote from DOS Window to Verify Connectivity412314 Preparation For Using iSitePreparation For Using remote-<version>.

6 Zip File from TAC Web File (example: ) to iSite Shortcut or Double Click on to Launch15iSite Main Window:Auto DiscoveryiSite Main Window:Auto Main Window Occurs if Connected to NetModem LAN, or Remote Site Subnet , Right Click on World and Select New from Menu316 Login to NetModemLogin to Click & Select Login from Menu User or Admin Login as Button Appropriate Password and OK 132417iSite Opening Screen:Information TabiSite Opening Screen:Information Reports Component Type, Status and Login Detail Provided is Dynamic; Back Panel LEDs and Tool Bar Provide Similar Access to iSite Appear for Information , IP Configuration , QoS and GEO Location Providing Detail for This Detail is NOT Editable for TDMA Remotes (Read Only)1245318iSite Opening Screen:IP Configuration TabiSite Opening Screen:IP Configuration Tab IP Configuration Tab Displays IP/VLAN Configuration DetailParameters are Fixed Here, Not Editable for TDMA Opening Screen:QoS TabiSite Opening Screen:QoS Tab1.

7 QoS Tab Displays Configured Service Levels & Tabs, Traffic , Filter and Data Rate Provide QoS Supporting Detail, per Existing Configuration1220iSite Opening Screen:GEO Location TabiSite Opening Screen:GEO Location Location Tab Displays Remote Site Latitude/Longitude in DMS or Decimal Format (Mobile Remotes Will be Blank) Remotes (TDMA) Allow GEO Location Entry (> )1221 Menu Selections:Download Images (Unicast)Menu Selections:Download Images (Unicast)2To Download Modem Images (UnicastMode) Right Click on Component Tree Menu to Download Images or .. Select Configure , Download Images from iSite Menu122 Download Command Center:Download Images (Unicast)Download Command Center:Download Images (Unicast)1. Download Command Center Window Opens2.

8 Image Name Column Lists All Possible Image Variations Loaded Images Displayed in Modem Version Select to Access Correct Image Set, or Loader File231423 Download Command CenterDownload Command Center1. Select Opens Selection Window for Image Set Loader File2. File Identifies Images to be Files from Loader File Appear in Image Version Selects Compress and Download for Each Image to Select All or Clear All if Desired and Erase and/or Defragment if Download to Initiate the Download Process137642524 Downloading Single ImagesDownloading Single Images1. Erase is Completed First, if Selected for Each (Not REQUIRED to EraseNormally)2. Defragment Occurs Next, if Selected; Status of Defrag Reported til Done 3. Download Begins; x of y Bytes Counts Up til Matching, Then Saving.

9 4. Completed MUST be Displayed for ALL Images Downloaded Before Closing DCC5. Reset ONLY if Images are Compatible With Current Option File, Otherwise Close 1245325 Downloading Image PackageDownloading Image PackageTo Download Modem Image Package (UnicastMode) Right Click on Component Tree Menu to Download Package or .. Select Configure , Download Package from iSite Menu2126 Downloading Image PackageDownloading Image Package1. Download Package Window Folder Button to Locate Correct Folder in Browse Window; Select OK Appropriate Option for Download Process Start to Begin Package Download2153427 Download Option FileDownload Option Click on Remote; Select Download Option From Disk from Component Tree Select Option File from iSite Menu; Select Download From Disk1228 Download Option FileDownload Option Opens to Locate Desired/Current Option File from List (Double Click, or Highlight and Select Open ) Requests Confirmation of Download Request; Click Yes Reports Success.

10 NetModem can be Reset Now/Later29 Upload Option FileUpload Option Option File , Upload To Disk Menu Opens to Locate Desired Save File Opens to Display Configured Parameters1230 Upload Option FileUpload Option File1231. Save As Dialog Opens to Locate Option File as Desired; Select Save File Opens (in Notepad) to Display Configured ParametersDesired Save Location31 Align Antenna:Look Angle CalculatorAlign Antenna:Look Angle Click, Select Align Antenna , Antenna Pointing from Menu2. Antenna Pointing Opens, Displays Look Angle Calculator Tab Detail Must Be Entered if Mobile Remote; Calculates Look Notes for Reference Information Used in Calculations234132 Align Antenna:Antenna PointingAlign Antenna:Antenna Antenna Pointing Start to Initiate Warning.