Configuration - GE JungleMUX SONET Technical Practice

5. CONFIGURATION

To configure the ETHER-1000 unit locally, connect a PC running VistaNET
Version 4.00 or later to the CI jack at the front of the unit through a COM port.
An 84910-05 RJ-11 cable and an 84910-06 9-pin adapter are required. In the
VistaNET System Tree, click on the COM port connected to the unit.
programmable and read-only parameters along with the unit status information
are displayed once the communication to the unit is established.
The unit can also be configured remotely through the network management
system using VistaNET (if initialized with VNI license); however, some fields must
be configured locally prior to establishing the NMS connection to the unit. The
capabilities and features of VistaNET network management software are
described in the VistaNET User‟s Guide.
The units that are shipped as part of a purchased JungleMUX node have their
programmable fields set as per the Node Assignment Drawing (NAD) for the
node. The ETHER-1000 unit does not have any hardware adjustable options.
All configurations are performed through the software.
Below is a description of the VistaNET Unit View for the ETHER-1000 unit loaded
with firmware Version 3. Note that the same layout is used in both local and
network (remote) communication modes.
appear in this view along with their functions are included.
Note: ETHER-1000 unit set for High Security Mode (default) will allow non-
administrators to configure only SONET-path related parameters. See Security
Mode field description on page 81.
The ETHER-1000 firmware Version 3 (released in June 2011) is not
backwards compatible with Version 1. The Version 2 and Version 3 units
are compatible to the extent that they can operate in the same network,
however, a V2 unit configuration cannot be pasted into a V3 unit or vice
versa. It is therefore recommended that both V1 and V2 users upgrade
their ETHER-1000 units to V3. Refer to Appendix F for more information.
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VistaNET must be initialized with either VNI (VistaNET Network Interface) or VLA (VistaNET
Local Access) right-to-use license. For VistaNET installation and PC requirements refer to the
VistaNET User‟s Manual.
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Only the COM ports provisioned for VistaNET use will appear in the System Tree. See
VistaNET User‟s Guide for more information.
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