Table Of Contents
Connect the PC and Log into the GUI
Before You Begin
NTP-D278 Set Up Computer for CTC
NTP-D260 Set Up CTC Computer for Local Craft Connection to the ONS 15454 SDH
NTP-D261 Set Up a Computer for a Corporate LAN Connection to the ONS 15454 SDH
NTP-D262 Set Up a Remote Access Connection to the ONS 15454 SDH
NTP-D23 Log into the ONS 15454 SDH GUI
Connect the PC and Log into the GUI
This chapter explains how to connect PCs and workstations to the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH and how to log into Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) software, which is the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Operation, Administration, Maintenance and Provisioning (OAM&P) user interface. Procedures for connecting to the ONS 15454 using TL1 are provided in the Cisco ONS SDH TL1 Command Guide.
Before You Begin
This section lists the chapter procedures (NTPs). Turn to a procedure for applicable tasks (DLPs).
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D278 Set Up Computer for CTC—Complete this procedure if your PC or workstation has never been connected to an ONS 15454 SDH.
2. D260 Set Up CTC Computer for Local Craft Connection to the ONS 15454 SDH—Complete this procedure to set up your computer for an onsite craft connection to the ONS 15454 SDH.
3. D261 Set Up a Computer for a Corporate LAN Connection to the ONS 15454 SDH—Complete this procedure to set up your computer to connect to the ONS 15454 SDH using a corporate LAN.
4. D262 Set Up a Remote Access Connection to the ONS 15454 SDH—Complete this procedure to set up your computer for remote modem access to the ONS 15454 SDH.
5. D23 Log into the ONS 15454 SDH GUI—Complete this procedure to log into CTC.
NTP-D278 Set Up Computer for CTC
Purpose
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This procedure configures your PC or UNIX workstation to run CTC.
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Tools/Equipment
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Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Release 6.0 software or documentation CD
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Prerequisite Procedures
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Chapter 1, "Install the Shelf and FMECs"
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Required/As Needed
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Required
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Onsite/Remote
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Onsite or remote
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Security Level
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None
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Note JRE 1.4.2 is required to log into nodes running Release 6.0. To log into nodes running Release 4.5 or earlier, you must uninstall JRE 1.4.1 and install JRE 1.3.1_2. Complete the "DLP-D422 Change the JRE Version" task on page 21-4 as necessary.
Step 1 If your computer does not have an appropriate browser installed, complete the following:
•To install Netscape 7.x, download the browser at the following site: http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/default.jsp
•To install Internet Explorer 6.x on a PC, download the browser at the following site: http://www.microsoft.com
Step 2 If your computer is a Windows PC, complete the "DLP-D433 Run the CTC Installation Wizard for Windows" task on page 21-19, then go to Step 4.
Step 3 If your computer is a UNIX workstation, complete the "DLP-D434 Run the CTC Installation Wizard for UNIX" task on page 21-22.
Step 4 When your PC or workstation is set up, continue with the setup procedure appropriate to your network:
•D260 Set Up CTC Computer for Local Craft Connection to the ONS 15454 SDH
•D261 Set Up a Computer for a Corporate LAN Connection to the ONS 15454 SDH
•D262 Set Up a Remote Access Connection to the ONS 15454 SDH
Note Cisco recommends that you configure your browser to disable the caching of user IDs/passwords on computers used to access Cisco optical equipment.
In Internet Explorer, choose Tools > Internet Options > Content. Click Auto Complete and uncheck the User names and passwords on forms option.
In Netscape 7.0, choose Edit > Preferences > Privacy & Security > Forms and uncheck the option to save form data. For passwords, choose Edit > Preferences > Privacy & Security > Passwords and uncheck the option to remember passwords. Note that passwords can be stored in an encrypted format. Netscape versions earlier than 6.0 do not cache user IDs and passwords.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-D260 Set Up CTC Computer for Local Craft Connection to the ONS 15454 SDH
Purpose
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This procedure explains how to set up a PC running Windows or a Solaris workstation for an onsite local craft connection to the ONS 15454 SDH.
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Tools/Equipment
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Network interface card (NIC), also referred to as an Ethernet card
Straight-through (CAT-5) LAN cable
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Prerequisite Procedures
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D278 Set Up Computer for CTC
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Required/As Needed
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As needed
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Onsite/Remote
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Onsite or remote
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Security Level
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None
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Step 1 Complete one of the CTC computer setup tasks listed in Table 3-1 based upon your CTC connection environment.
Step 2 Connect a straight-through (CAT-5) LAN cable from the PC or Solaris workstation NIC to one of the following:
•RJ-45 (LAN) port on the active or standby TCC2/TCC2P card
•RJ-45 jack on the MIC-C/T/P FMEC
•RJ-45 (LAN) port on a hub or switch to which the ONS 15454 SDH is physically connected
Note For instructions about crimping your own straight-through (CAT-5) LAN cables, refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Troubleshooting Guide.
Note For initial shelf turn-up, you should connect your PC directly to the LAN port on the ONS 15454 TCC2/TCC2P card.
Step 3 Continue with the "D23 Log into the ONS 15454 SDH GUI" procedure, if applicable.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-D261 Set Up a Computer for a Corporate LAN Connection to the ONS 15454 SDH
Purpose
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This procedure sets up your computer to access the ONS 15454 SDH through a corporate LAN.
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Tools/Equipment
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Network interface card (NIC), also referred to as an Ethernet card
Straight-through (CAT 5) LAN cable
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Prerequisite Procedures
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•D278 Set Up Computer for CTC
•The ONS 15454 SDH must be provisioned for LAN connectivity, including IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
•The ONS 15454 SDH must be physically connected to the corporate LAN.
•The CTC computer must be connected to the corporate LAN that has connectivity to the ONS 15454 SDH.
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Required/As Needed
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As needed
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Onsite/Remote
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Onsite or remote
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Security Level
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None
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Step 1 If your computer is already connected to the corporate LAN, go to Step 3. If you changed your computer network settings for craft access to the ONS 15454 SDH, change the settings back to the corporate LAN access settings. This generally means:
•Set the IP Address on the TCP/IP dialog box back to Obtain an IP address automatically (Windows 98) or Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (Windows NT, 2000, or XP).
•If your LAN requires that Domain Name System (DNS) or Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) be enabled, change the setting on the DNS Configuration or WINS Configuration tab of the TCP/IP dialog box.
Step 2 Connect a straight-through (CAT-5) LAN from the PC or Solaris workstation NIC card to a corporate LAN port.
Step 3 If your computer is connected to a proxy server, disable proxy service or add the ONS 15454 SDH nodes as exceptions. To disable proxy service, complete one of the following tasks, depending on the web browser you use:
•DLP-D56 Disable Proxy Service Using Internet Explorer (Windows), page 17-46
•DLP-D57 Disable Proxy Service Using Netscape (Windows and UNIX), page 17-47
Step 4 Continue with the "D23 Log into the ONS 15454 SDH GUI" procedure.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-D262 Set Up a Remote Access Connection to the ONS 15454 SDH
Purpose
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This procedure connects the CTC computer to an ONS 15454 SDH using a LAN modem.
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Tools/Equipment
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Modem and modem documentation. The modem must be:
•Connected to the ONS 15454 SDH
•Provisioned for the ONS 15454 SDH
•Provisioned for Ethernet access to run CTC
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Prerequisite Procedures
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D278 Set Up Computer for CTC
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Required/As Needed
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As needed
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Onsite/Remote
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Onsite or remote
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Security Level
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None
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Step 1 Connect the modem to the RJ-45 (LAN) port on the TCC2/TCC2P card or the RJ-45 jack on the MIC-C/T/P FMEC.
Step 2 While referring to the modem documentation, complete the following tasks to provision the modem for the ONS 15454 SDH:
•For CTC access, set the modem for Ethernet access.
•Assign an IP address to the modem that is on the same subnet as the ONS 15454 SDH.
•The IP address the modem assigns to the CTC computer must be on the same subnet as the modem and the ONS 15454 SDH.
Note For assistance on provisioning specific modems, contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
Step 3 Continue with the "D23 Log into the ONS 15454 SDH GUI" procedure.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-D23 Log into the ONS 15454 SDH GUI
Step 1 Complete the "DLP-D60 Log into CTC" task on page 17-48.
Note For information about navigating in CTC, see Appendix A, "CTC Information and Shortcuts."
Step 2 As needed, complete the "DLP-D61 Create Login Node Groups" task on page 17-50. Login node groups allow you to manage nodes that are not connected to the login node through a data communications channel (DCC).
Step 3 As needed, complete the "DLP-D62 Add a Node to the Current Session or Login Group" task on page 17-52.
Step 4 As needed, complete the "DLP-D35 Delete a Node from the Current Session or Login Group" task on page 17-28.
Step 5 As needed, complete the "DLP-D25 Configure the CTC Alerts Dialog Box for Automatic Popup" task on page 17-20.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
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