Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Installation and Operations Guide, Release 3.4 - Chapter 2, Set up PC and Log into CTC [Cisco ONS 15400 Series]

This chapter provides procedures for connecting PCs and workstations to the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH and starting Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) sessions. It also includes general information about CTC features and functions. Table 2-1 lists procedures for starting CTC. Table 2-2 lists information about learning basic CTC functions. Table 2-3 lists basic CTC features.

Table 2-1 Set Up PC and Log Into CTC

How to Set Up and Start a CTC Session
2.1 How CTC Works
2.2 Checking Computer Requirements
2.3 Running the CTC Setup Wizard
2.4 Setting Up the CTC Computer
2.5 Logging Into CTC
2.6 Accessing ONS 15454 SDH Behind Firewalls

Table 2-2 CTC Functions

Learning Basic CTC Functions
2.7 Printing CTC Data
2.8 Exporting CTC Data into Other Applications

Table 2-3 CTC Features

Using Basic CTC Features
2.9 Using the Node View
2.10 Using the Network View
2.11 Using the Card View
2.12 Navigating CTC
2.13 Viewing CTC Table Data

2.1 How CTC Works

CTC is a Java application downloaded from the ONS 15454 SDH Timing Communications and Control (TCC-I) card to your computer when you connect to an ONS 15454 SDH. Launched from a web browser, such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft® Internet Explorer, CTC allows you to perform ONS 15454 SDH provisioning and administrative functions.

Every time you connect to an ONS 15454 SDH:

A CTC launcher applet downloads from the TCC-I to your browser.
The launcher verifies that your computer has a CTC version matching the version on the ONS 15454 SDH TCC-I.
If the computer does not have CTC, or if the installed version is older than the TCC-I version, the launcher downloads the CTC program files from the TCC-I.
The launcher then starts CTC as a separate application. Each ONS 15454 SDH can run up to four network-level CTC sessions (login node and its DCC-connected nodes) and one node-level session (login node only) at one time.

Note Performance might vary, depending upon the volume of activity in each session.

Note After making changes in CTC, it takes at least 30 seconds before the change is written to flash. If the active TCC is reset before the 30 second period has ended, changes may be lost.

2.2 Checking Computer Requirements

Requirements for PCs and Solaris workstations are provided in Table 2-4 and Table 2-5.

2.2.1 Check Computer Hardware Requirements

The processor and RAM listed below represent the minimum computer requirements necessary to run CTC.

Table 2-4 Computer Hardware Requirements for CTC

Hardware	Requirements	Notes
Processor	Pentium II 300 MHz (minimum), UltraSPARC, or equivalent	300 Mhz is the recommended processor speed. You can use computers with less processor speed; however, you might experience longer response times and slower performance.
RAM	128 megabytes (minimum)
Hard drive	2 GB	CTC application files are downloaded from the TCC-I to your computer's Temp directory. These files occupy 3 to 5 MB of hard drive space.
Operating system	PC: Windows XP, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, or Windows 2000 Workstation: Solaris 2.6 or 2.7
Cable	User-supplied Category 5 straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors on each end to connect the computer to the ONS 15454 SDH directly or through a LAN

2.2.2 Check Computer Software Requirements

To use CTC SDH Software R3.4, your computer must have a web browser with the correct Java Runtime Environment (JRE) installed. Use JRE 1.3.1_02 with ONS 15454 SDH Software R3.4.

From the ONS 15454 SDH software or documentation CD, install Netscape Communicator, the JRE, the required Java plug-in and the modified java.policy file. See "Running the CTC Setup Wizard" section for detailed information about setting up your computer.

Table 2-5 Computer Software Requirements for CTC

Software	Requirements	Notes
Web browser	PC: Netscape Navigator 4.51 or higher, Netscape Communicator 4.61 or higher, or Internet Explorer 4.0 (service pack 2) or higher Solaris: Netscape Navigator 4.76 or higher is recommended.	Netscape Communicator 4.73 (Windows) and 4.76 (Solaris) are installed by the CTC Setup Wizard included on the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH software and documentation CDs.
Java Runtime Environment	PC and Solaris: Software R3.4 must use JRE 1.3.1_02 (PC and Solaris) Software R3.3 can use JRE 1.2.2_05 with Java Plug-in 1.2.2 minimum	JRE 1.3.1 is installed by the CTC Setup Wizard included on the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH software and documentation CDs.
Java.policy file	A java.policy file modified for CTC must be installed	A modified java.policy file is installed by the CTC Setup Wizard included on the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH software and documentation CDs.
PC mouse pointer scheme	PC: (Windows 95 or 98) set to Windows Standard PC: (Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP) set to None To check the settings: a. Choose Settings > Control Panel from the Windows Start menu. b. Double-click the Mouse option. c. From the Pointers tab of the Mouse Properties dialog box, select the Windows Standard (or none for NT, Windows 2000, or XP) mouse scheme. d. Click OK.

2.3 Running the CTC Setup Wizard

Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Software R3.4 provides a setup wizard that installs the files needed to use CTC on PCs and Solaris workstations. You can start the setup wizard from the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH software CD or from the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH documentation CD. The wizard will install:

Netscape Communicator 4.73 (Windows) or 4.76 (Solaris)
JRE 1.3.1_02 (Windows & Solaris)
Cisco ONS 15454 SDH CTC online help
Modified java.policy file

For Solaris workstations, the JRE might require patches to operate properly. You can find the patch tar file in the Jre/Solaris directory on the CD. For information about installing the patches, see the Jre/Solaris/Solaris.txt file on the CD. After installing the patches, if necessary, perform the "Set Up the Java Runtime Environment for UNIX" procedure to set up JRE on the workstation. (In the procedures, [JRE] indicates the destination directory you selected for the JRE.)

Procedure: Run the CTC Installation Wizard for Windows

Purpose	Installs programs required to run CTC on Windows PCs: Netscape 4.73, JRE 1.3.1_02, and CTC online help. It also modifies the JRE policy file so CTC files can be downloaded to your computer when you connect to an ONS 15454 SDH.
Tools/Equipment	Cisco ONS 15454 SDH R3.4 software or documentation CD
Onsite/Remote	Onsite or remote

Step 1 Verify that your computer has the following:

Processor—Pentium II, 300 Mhz or faster
RAM—128 MB (minimum)
Hard drive—2 GB is recommended. 50 MB of space must be available.
Operating system—Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5 or later, Windows 2000, or Windows XP

Note Processor and RAM requirements are guidelines. CTC performance will be faster if your computer has a faster processor and more RAM.

Step 2 Insert the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH R3.4 software or documentation CD into your computer CD drive. The installation program begins running automatically. If it does not start, navigate to your computer's CD directory and double-click setup.exe.

The Cisco Transport Controller Installation Wizard displays the components that will be installed on your computer (Figure 2-1).

Figure 2-1 Starting the Cisco Transport Controller Installation Wizard

Step 3 Click Next.

Step 4 For installation type, choose Typical to install all the components, or choose Custom if you only want to install some of the components.

Step 5 Click Next.

Step 6 If you selected Custom in Step 4, select the CTC components you want to install by checking or unchecking the boxes; then, click Next. If you selected Typical, skip this step.

Step 7 The directory where the installation wizard will install CTC online help is displayed. The default is C:\Program Files\Cisco\CTC\Documentation.

Step 8 If you wish to change the CTC online help directory, type the new directory path in the Directory Name field, or click Browse to navigate to the directory. If you do not wish to change the directory, skip this step.

Step 9 Click Next.

Step 10 Review the components that will be installed. If you wish to change them, click Back. If you have an active CTC session (for example, you are running the setup program to install additional components), close CTC before going to the next step.

Step 11 Click Next. The InstallShield program begins the Netscape Communicator 4.73 Setup program.

Step 12 Complete the Netscape installation:

a. In the Netscape Communicator 4.73 Setup dialog box, click Next.

b. In the Software License Agreement dialog box, click Yes.

c. In the Setup Type dialog box, click Typical; then, click Next.

Note If the Netscape installation hangs when installing RealPlayer G2, restart the CTC installation by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del. In the Windows Security dialog box, click Task Manager. In the Windows Task Manager dialog box, click Cisco Transport Controller Installation Wizard; then, click the End Task button. Click Yes on the confirmation. Navigate to the drive containing the CTC CD and double-click CTC.exe. Repeat Steps 1 to 12. From Step 13, substep c, click Custom; then, click Next. From the next window, deselect RealPlayer. Continue with substep d.

d. In the Netscape Desktop Preferences dialog box, check the boxes that apply; then, click Next.

e. In the Program Folder dialog box, click Next.

f. In the Start Copying Files dialog box, click Install. The program begins the Netscape installation.

g. In the Question dialog box, click No.

h. In the Restart Windows dialog box, click No, I will restart later; then, click OK. The Cisco Transport Controller Installation Wizard dialog box is displayed.

Step 13 Click Next. The Java 2 runtime environment installation begins.

Step 14 Complete the JRE installation:

a. In the Software License Agreement dialog box, click Yes.

b. In the Choose Destination Location dialog box, click Next.

c. In the Select Browser dialog box, click the Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape 6 check boxes; then, click Next.

When JRE installation is complete, the Cisco Transport Controller Installation Wizard dialog box is displayed.

Step 15 Click Next. The CTC online help is installed. When installed, the policy file selection is displayed.

Step 16 Choose the JRE policy file to modify:

Choose User Policy File (default) to modify the policy file that applies only to your user profile. This file will not be overwritten if you upgrade or reinstall the JRE. If you are the only user who will access an ONS 15454 SDH from the PC you are setting up, choose this option.
Select System Policy File to modify the system JRE policy file. This policy file applies to all computer users. If more than one individual will use this computer to access the ONS 15454 SDH, choose this option. However, if you reinstall or upgrade the JRE, the system policy file is overwritten and you will need to run the CTC Installation Setup program again to modify it.

Step 17 Click Next.

Step 18 If you selected System Policy File in Step 16, complete the following steps. If you selected User Policy File, proceed to Step 19.

a. The System Policy File Update dialog box displays the default policy file location (C:\Program Files\JavaSoft\jre). If you installed the JRE in a different location, enter the new path in the Directory Name field. After entering the path, or if the default path is correct, click OK.

b. Click OK in the confirmation dialog box.

Step 19 Click Finish.

Step 20 To connect to the ONS 15454 SDH, restart your computer and complete the "Setting Up the CTC Computer" procedure.

Procedure: Run the CTC Installation Wizard for UNIX

Purpose	This procedure installs programs required to run CTC on Solaris workstations: Netscape 4.76, JRE 1.3.1_02, and CTC online help. It also modifies the JRE policy file to allow CTC files to be downloaded to your computer after you connect to an ONS 15454 SDH.
Tools/Equipment	Cisco ONS 15454 SDH R3.4 software or documentation CD
Onsite/Remote	Onsite or remote

Step 1 Verify that your computer has the following:

RAM—128 MB (minimum)
Hard drive—Verify that 50 MB of space is available.
Operating system—Solaris 2.5.x or 2.6.x

Note These requirements are guidelines. CTC performance will be faster if your computer has a faster processor and more RAM.

Step 2 From the command prompt, change the directory by typing:

cd /cdrom/cdrom0/

Step 3 From the techdoc454 CD directory, type:

./setup.bat

The Cisco Transport Controller Installation Wizard displays the components that will be installed on your computer:

Netscape Communicator 4.76
Java Runtime Environment 1.3.1_02
CTC Online Help
Modify Policy File—The JRE java.policy file is modified to enable CTC to download files needed to run the Cisco Transport Controller when you connect to an ONS 15454 SDH.

Step 4 Click Next.

Step 5 For installation type, choose Typical to install all components, or choose Custom if you do not want to install all of the components.

Step 6 Click Next.

Step 7 If you selected Custom in Step 4, select the CTC components you want to install by checking or unchecking the boxes; then, click Next. If you selected Typical, skip this step.

Step 8 The directory where the installation wizard will install CTC online help is displayed. The default is C:\Program Files\Cisco\CTC\Documentation. If you wish to change the CTC online help directory, type the new directory path in the Directory Name field, or click Browse to navigate to the directory.

Step 9 Click Next.

Step 10 Review the components that will be installed. If you wish to change them, click Back. If CTC is running (for example, if you are reinstalling components) close CTC before going to the next step.

Step 11 Click Next. The InstallShield program begins the Netscape Communicator 4.76 Setup program.

Step 12 Complete the Netscape installation:

a. In the Netscape Communicator 4.73 Setup dialog box, click Next.

b. In the Software License Agreement dialog box, click Yes.

c. In the Setup Type dialog box, click Typical.

d. In the Netscape Desktop Preferences dialog box, check the boxes that apply; then, click Next.

e. In the Program Folder, click Next.

f. In the Start Copying Files dialog box, click Install. The program begins the Netscape installation.

g. In the Question dialog box, click No.

Step 13 In the Cisco Transport Controller Installation Wizard dialog box, click Next. The Java 2 runtime environment installation begins.

Step 14 Complete the JRE installation:

a. In the Software License Agreement dialog box, click Yes.

b. In the Choose Destination Location dialog box, click Next.

c. In the Select Browser dialog box, click the Netscape 6 check boxes; then, click Next.

The JRE is installed. When installation is complete, the Cisco Transport Controller Set Wizard dialog box is displayed.

Step 15 Click Next. The CTC online help is installed. When installed, the policy file selection is displayed.

Step 16 Choose the JRE policy file to modify:

Choose User Policy File (default) to create a policy file that applies only to your user profile. This file will not be overwritten if you upgrade or reinstall the JRE. If you are the only user who will access an ONS 15454 SDH using this computer, choose this option.
Select System Policy File to modify the system JRE policy file. This policy file applies to all users of this computer. If more than one individual will use this computer to access the ONS 15454 SDH, choose this option. However, if you reinstall or upgrade the JRE, the system policy file is overwritten and you will need to run the CTC Installation Setup program again to modify it.

Step 17 Click Next; then, click Finish.

Note Be sure to record the names of the directories you choose for Netscape, JRE, and the online documentation.

Step 18 If your installation included the JRE (that is, you chose the typical installation or selected JRE from the custom installation), proceed to "Set Up the Java Runtime Environment for UNIX" section.

Note The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) might require certain patches to run properly. The patch tar file can be found in the JRE/Solaris directory on the CD. Please read the JRE/Solaris/Solaris.txt file for more information. In addition to installing any needed patches, use the following procedure to set up JRE for use with Cisco Transport Controller on your UNIX system.

Procedure: Set Up the Java Runtime Environment for UNIX

Purpose	Sets up the Java Runtime Environment for UNIX workstations.
Prerequisite Procedures	"Run the CTC Installation Wizard for UNIX" procedure
Required/As Needed	Required if you installed the JRE during the CTC Installation Setup.
Onsite/Remote	Onsite or remote

Note In this procedure, your JRE path represents the destination directory you chose for the Java Runtime Environment during JRE installation. For example, if your JRE destination directory is /usr/bin/jre, substitute /usr/bin/jre wherever the text your JRE path occurs. Also, in the following procedures, your Netscape path refers to the destination directory you chose for Netscape, and must be substituted with your actual Netscape destination directory path.

Note CTC requires that the location of xterm is also in your path. If you have, for some reason, moved xterm from its default location, /usr/openwin/bin, you must change all occurrences of /usr/openwin/bin in the following procedure to reflect the actual path where xterm exists on your system.

Step 1 Set up the environment variable:

a. If you are using the csh shell, edit the .cshrc file in your home directory by appending the file with the lines:

 setenv JRE [JRE path]

 setenv NETSCAPE [Netscape path]

 setenv NPX_PLUGIN_PATH $JRE/j2re1_3_1_02/plugin/sparc/ns4

 set path = ( /usr/openwin/bin $NETSCAPE $path )

b. If you are using the ksh or bash shell, edit the .profile file in your home directory by appending the file with the lines:

 JRE=your JRE path

 NETSCAPE=your Netscape path

 NPX_PLUGIN_PATH=$JRE/j2re1_3_1_02/plugin/sparc/ns4 

 PATH=/usr/openwin/bin:$NETSCAPE:$PATH 

 export JRE NPX_PLUGIN_PATH PATH

Step 2 Set the JRE reference:

a. From the command prompt, run the Control Panel by typing:

your JRE path/j2re1_3_1_02/bin/ControlPanel

b. Click the Advanced tab.

c. From the combo box, select JRE path/j2re1_3_1_02. If the JRE path is not found, select other and enter the following in the Path text box:

your JRE path/j2re1_3_1_02

d. Click Apply. Proceed to the "Setting Up the CTC Computer" section.

Note If you are running multiple shells, before your new environment variable will be set you might need to invoke the same shell for which you changed the initialization file. (For example, if you added the environment variable to the .cshrc file, you must run your browser under the csh shell.)

2.4 Setting Up the CTC Computer

Before you run CTC on your Windows PC or Solaris workstation, you need to set up the computer for the specific method you will use to connect to the ONS 15454 SDH. Table 2-6 lists the methods for connecting to the ONS 15454 SDH. Use the table to find the connection method you will use and check the Requirements column before performing the setup procedures.

Note For initial setup, you must use a direct connection to the ONS 15454 SDH.

Table 2-6 ONS 15454 SDH Connection Methods

Method	Description	Requirement
Local craft	Refers to onsite network connections between the CTC computer and the ONS 15454 SDH using one of the following: The RJ-45 jack on the MIC-C/T/P FMEC A hub or switch to which the ONS 15454 SDH is connected	If you do not use DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), you will need to change the computer IP address, subnet mask, and default router.
Corporate LAN	Refers to a connection to the ONS 15454 SDH through a corporate or network operation center (NOC) LAN.	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.
Remote	Refers to a connection made to the ONS 15454 SDH using a modem.	A modem must be connected to the ONS 15454 SDH. The modem must be provisioned for ONS 15454 SDH. To run CTC, the modem must be provisioned for Ethernet access.

Based on the cable connection method you choose, select the appropriate procedure:

To set up your computer for local craft connections, choose a procedure from Table 2-7.
To set up the computer for LAN access, complete the "Set Up a Computer for a Corporate LAN Connection" procedure.
To set up the computer for remote access, complete the "Provision Remote Access to the ONS 15454 SDH" procedure.

Table 2-7 ONS 15454 SDH Craft Connection Options

Direct Connection Procedures	Description
"Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15454 SDH on the Same Subnet Using Static IP Addresses" procedure, or "Set Up Solaris Workstations for a Direct Connection to an ONS 15454 SDH" procedure	Complete this procedure if: You will connect to one ONS 15454 SDH; if you must connect to multiple ONS 15454 SDH nodes, you can reconfigure your computer's IP settings each time you connect to an ONS 15454 SDH. You need to access non-ONS 15454 SDH applications such as ping and trace route.
"Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15454 SDH Using DHCP" procedure	Complete this procedure if: The CTC computer is provisioned for DHCP. The ONS 15454 SDH has DHCP forwarding enabled and is connected to a DHCP server.
"Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15454 SDH Using Automatic Host Detection" procedure	Complete this procedure if: You are connecting to a node that resides in a secure network employing the ONS 15454 SDH proxy server. You will connect to ONS 15454 SDH nodes at different locations and times. You do not need to access a LAN or use non-ONS 15454 SDH applications such as ping.

After your computer is set up to connect to the ONS 15454 SDH, proceed to the "Logging Into CTC" section.

Procedure: Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15454 SDH on the Same Subnet Using Static IP Addresses

Purpose	Use this procedure to set up your computer for a local craft connection to the ONS 15454 SDH when: You will connect to one ONS 15454 SDH; if you must connect to multiple ONS 15454 SDH nodes, you can reconfigure your computer's IP address. You need to use non-ONS 15454 SDH applications such as ping. You need to access the corporate LAN.
Prerequisite Procedures	"Setting Up the CTC Computer" procedure
Onsite/Remote	Onsite

Step 1 Verify the operating system that is installed on your computer:

a. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Control Panel.

b. In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon.

c. In the General tab of the System Settings window, verify that the Windows operating system is one of the following: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows XP.

Step 2 Complete the steps in Table 2-8 or Table 2-9 for the operating system installed on your PC.

Table 2-8 Set Up Windows 95, 98, or NT for Craft ONS 15454 SDH Connections on the Same Subnet Using Static IP Addresses

For Windows 95 or 98:

For Windows NT:

1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Control Panel.

2. In the Control Panel dialog box, click the Network icon.

3. In the Network dialog box select TCP/IP for your PC Ethernet card; then, click Properties.

4. In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the DNS Configuration tab and choose Disable DNS.

5. Click the WINS Configuration tab and choose Disable WINS Resolution.

6. Click the IP Address tab.

7. In the IP Address window, click Specify an IP address.

8. In the IP Address field, enter an IP address that is identical to the ONS 15454 SDH IP address shown on the ONS 15454 SDH LCD except for the last three digits. The last three digits must be between 1 and 254.

9. In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0.

10. Click OK.

11. In the TCP/IP dialog box, click the Gateway tab.

12. In the New Gateway field, type the ONS 15454 SDH IP address. Click Add.

13. Verify that the IP address displays in the Installed Gateways field; then, click OK.

14. When the prompt to restart your PC displays, click Yes.

1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Control Panel.

2. In the Control Panel dialog box, click the Network icon.

3. In the Network dialog box click the Protocols tab, choose TCP/IP Protocol; then, click Properties.

4. Click the IP Address tab.

5. In the IP Address window, click Specify an IP address.

6. In the IP Address field, enter an IP address that is identical to the ONS 15454 SDH IP address shown on the ONS 15454 SDH LCD except for the last three digits. The last three digits must be between 1 and 254.

7. In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0.

8. Click the Advanced button.

9. Under the Gateways List, click Add. The TCP/IP Gateway Address dialog box is displayed.

10. Type the ONS 15454 SDH IP address in the Gateway Address field.

11. Click Add.

12. Click OK.

13. Click Apply.

14. In some cases, Windows NT will prompt you to reboot your PC. If you receive this prompt, click Yes.

Table 2-9 Set Up Windows 2000 or XP for Craft ONS 15454 SDH Connections on the Same Subnet Using Static IP Addresses

For Windows 2000:

For Windows XP:

1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections > Local Area Connection.

2. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Properties.

3. In the General tab, choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP); then, click Properties.

4. Click Use the following IP address.

5. In the IP Address field, enter an IP address that is identical to the ONS 15454 SDH IP address shown on the ONS 15454 SDH LCD except for the last three digits. The last three digits must be between 1 and 254.

6. In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0.

7. In the Default Gateway field, type the ONS 15454 SDH IP address.

8. Click OK.

9. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Close.

10. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, click OK.

1. From the Windows Start Menu, choose Control Panel > Network Connections.

Note If the Network Connections icon is not available, click Switch to Classic View.

2. From the Network Connections dialog box, click the Local Area Connection icon.

3. From the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties.

4. In the IP Address field, enter an IP address that is identical to the ONS 15454 IP address shown on the ONS 15454 LCD except for the last three digits. The last three digits must be between 1 and 254.

5. In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0.

6. In the Default Gateway field, type the ONS 15454 IP address.

7. Click OK.

8. On the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, click OK.

9. On the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Close.

Step 3 After you set up your PC, proceed to the "Logging Into CTC" procedure to log into the ONS 15454 SDH.

Procedure: Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15454 SDH Using DHCP

Purpose	Use this procedure to set up your computer for craft connection to the ONS 15454 SDH using DHCP.
Tools/Equipment	Category 5 (LAN) cable
Prerequisite Procedures	"Running the CTC Setup Wizard" procedure "Setting Up Network Information" procedure
Onsite/Remote	Onsite

Caution You will not be able to connect to the ONS 15454 SDH if DHCP forwarding is not enabled on the ONS 15454 SDH or the ONS 15454 SDH is not connected to a DHCP server. By default, DHCP forwarding is not enabled. If you are connecting to an ONS 15454 SDH to perform initial shelf turnup, complete the "Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15454 SDH on the Same Subnet Using Static IP Addresses" procedure.

Step 1 Verify the operating system that is installed on your computer:

a. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Control Panel.

b. In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon.

c. In the General tab of the System Settings window, verify that the Windows operating system is one of the following: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows XP.

Step 2 Complete the steps in Table 2-10 or Table 2-11 for the operating system installed on your PC.

Table 2-10 Set Up Windows 95, 98, or NT for Craft ONS 15454 SDH Connections Using DHCP

For Windows 95 or 98:

For Windows NT:

1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Control Panel.

2. In the Control Panel dialog box, click the Network icon.

3. In the Network dialog box select TCP/IP for your PC Ethernet card; then, click Properties.

4. In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the DNS Configuration tab and choose Disable DNS.

5. Click the WINS Configuration tab and choose Disable WINS Resolution.

6. Click the IP Address tab.

7. In the IP Address window, click Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server.

8. Click OK.

9. When the prompt to restart your PC displays, click Yes.

1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Control Panel.

2. In the Control Panel dialog box, click the Network icon.

3. In the Network dialog box click the Protocols tab, choose TCP/IP Protocol; then, click Properties.

4. Click the IP Address tab.

5. In the IP Address window, click Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server.

6. Click OK.

7. Click Apply.

8. If Windows prompts you to restart your PC, click Yes.

Table 2-11 Set Up Windows 2000 or XP for Craft ONS 15454 SDH Connections Using DHCP

For Windows 2000:

For Windows XP:

1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections > Local Area Connection.

2. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Properties.

3. In the General tab, choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP); then, click Properties.

4. Click Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server.

5. Click OK.

6. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Close.

7. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, click OK.

1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Control Panel> Network Connections.

Note If the Network Connections icon is not available, click Switch to Classic View.

2. On the Network Connections dialog box, click Local Area Connection.

3. On the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Properties.

4. On the General tab, choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties.

5. Click Obtain an IP address automatically.

6. Click OK.

7. On the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, click OK.

8. On the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Close.

Step 3 After you set up your PC, proceed to the "Logging Into CTC" procedure to log into the ONS 15454 SDH.

Procedure: Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15454 SDH Using Automatic Host Detection

Purpose	Use this procedure to set up your computer for local craft connection to the ONS 15454 SDH when: You are connecting to a node that resides in a secure network employing the ONS 15454 SDH proxy server. You will access nodes running CTC software Release 3.4 and earlier. You will connect to multiple ONS 15454 SDH nodes and do not want to reconfigure your IP address each time. You do not need to access a corporate LAN or use non-ONS 15454 SDH applications such as ping and trace route.
Prerequisite Procedures	"Setting Up the CTC Computer" procedure
Onsite/Remote	Onsite

Note This procedure employs the ONS 15454 SDH automatic host detection to allow you to directly connect to multiple ONS 15454 SDH nodes successively without reconfiguring your computer's IP address. However, if proxy server is not enabled on the ONS 15454 SDH, DCC-connected nodes on different subnets will not be visible. Refer to the "Setting Up Network Information" section on and the "Scenario 9: Using the Proxy Server Features" section for more information about the proxy server.

Step 1 Verify the operating system that is installed on your computer:

a. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Control Panel.

b. In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon.

c. In the General tab of the System Settings window, verify that the Windows operating system is one of the following: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows XP.

Step 2 Complete the steps in Table 2-12 or Table 2-13 for the operating system installed on your PC.

Table 2-12 Set Up Windows 95, 98, or NT for Craft ONS 15454 SDH Connections Using Automatic Host Detection

For Windows 95 or 98:

For Windows NT:

1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Control Panel.

2. In the Control Panel dialog box, click the Network icon.

3. In the Network dialog box select TCP/IP for your PC Ethernet card; then, click Properties.

4. In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the DNS Configuration tab and choose Disable DNS.

5. Click the WINS Configuration tab and choose Disable WINS Resolution.

6. Click the IP Address tab.

7. In the IP Address window, click Specify an IP address.

8. In the IP Address field, enter any legitimate IP address.

9. In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0.

10. Click OK.

11. In the TCP/IP dialog box, click the Gateway tab.

12. In the New Gateway field, type the address entered in Step 8. Click Add.

13. Verify that the IP address displays in the Installed Gateways field; then, click OK.

14. When the prompt to restart your PC displays, click Yes.

1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Control Panel.

2. In the Control Panel dialog box, click the Network icon.

3. In the Network dialog box click the Protocols tab, choose TCP/IP Protocol; then, click Properties.

4. Click the IP Address tab.

5. In the IP Address window, click Specify an IP address.

6. In the IP Address field, enter any legitimate IP address.

7. In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0.

8. Click the Advanced button.

9. Under the Gateways List, click Add. The TCP/IP Gateway Address dialog box is displayed.

10. In the Gateway Address field, type the IP address entered in Step 6.

11. Click Add.

12. Click OK.

13. Click Apply.

14. Reboot your PC.

Table 2-13 Set Up Windows 2000 or XP for Craft ONS 15454 SDH Connections Using Automatic Host Detection

For Windows 2000:

For Windows XP:

1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections > Local Area Connection.

2. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Properties.

3. In the General tab, choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP); then, click Properties.

4. Click Use the following IP address.

5. In the IP Address field, enter a legitimate IP address.

6. In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0.

7. In the Gateway Address field, type the IP address entered in Step 5.

8. Click OK.

9. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Close.

10. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, click OK.

1. From the Windows Start Menu, choose Control Panel > Network Connections.

Note If the Network Connections icon is not available, click Switch to Classic View.

2. From the Network Connections dialog box, click the Local Area Connection icon.

3. From the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties.

4. In the IP Address field, enter any legitimate IP address other than the node IP address as indicated on the LCD.

5. In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0.

6. In the Gateway Address field, type the IP address entered in Step 4.

7. Click OK.

8. On the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, click OK.

9. On the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Close.

Step 3 After you set up your PC, proceed to the "Logging Into CTC" procedure to log into the ONS 15454 SDH.

Procedure: Set Up Solaris Workstations for a Direct Connection to an ONS 15454 SDH

A direct connection from a workstation to an ONS 15454 SDH means your computer is physically connected to the ONS 15454 SDH. Set up Solaris to connect directly to an ONS 15454 SDH when it is not connected to a LAN.

Purpose	Use this procedure to connect your workstation directly to the ONS 15454 SDH.
Tools/Equipment	Category 5 cable
Prerequisite Procedures	"Running the CTC Setup Wizard" procedure
Onsite/Remote	Onsite

Step 1 Choose a cable connection method:

RJ-45 jack on the ONS 15454 SDH MIC-C/T/P FMEC: Attach a Category 5 cable from the workstation's network interface card (NIC) card to the RJ-45 jack on the ONS 15454 SDH MIC-C/T/P FMEC.
Hub or switch: Attach a Category 5 cable from the workstation's NIC card to the RJ-45 jack on a hub or switch to which the ONS 15454 SDH is physically connected.

Step 2 Log into the workstation as the root user.

Step 3 Check to see if the interface is plumbed by typing:

 # ifconfig device

For example:

 # ifconfig hme1

a. If the interface is plumbed, a message similar to the following appears:

 hme1:flags=1000842<BROADCAST,RUNNING,MULTICAST,IPv4>mtu 1500 index 2 inet 0.0.0.0 netmask 0. 

Proceed to Step 4.

b. If the interface is not plumbed, a message similar to the following appears:

 ifconfig: status: SIOCGLIFFLAGS: hme1: no such interface. 

Plumb the interface by typing:

 # if config device plumb

For example:

 # ifconfig hme1 plumb

Step 4 Configure the IP address on the interface by typing:

 # ifconfig interface ip_address netmask netmask up

For example:

 # ifconfig hme0 10.20.30.40 netmask 255.255.255.0 up

Note Enter an IP address that is identical to the ONS 15454 SDH IP address except for the last three digits. The last three digits must be between 1 and 254. In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0.

Step 5 Test the connection:

a. Start Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer.

b. Enter the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH IP address in the web address (URL) field. If the connection is established, a Java Console window, CTC caching messages, and the Cisco Transport Controller Login dialog box display. If this occurs, proceed to Step 2 of the "Run the CTC Installation Wizard for UNIX" procedure to complete the login. If the Login dialog box does not appear, complete Steps c and d.

c. At the prompt, type:

 ping ONS_15454_SDH_IP_address

For example, you would type ping 192.168.1.1 to connect to an ONS 15454 SDH with default IP address 192.168.1.1. If your workstation is connected to the ONS 15454 SDH, an "IP_address is alive" message displays.

d. If CTC is not responding, a "Request timed out" message displays. Verify IP and submask information. Check that the cables connecting the workstation to the ONS 15454 SDH are securely attached. Check the Link Status by typing:

 # ndd -set /dev/device instance 0

 # ndd -get /dev/device link_status

For example:

 # ndd -set /dev/hme instance 0

 # ndd -get /dev/hme link_status

A result of 1 means the link is up. A result of 0 means the link is down.

Note Check the man page for ndd. For example: # man ndd

Procedure: Set Up a Computer for a Corporate LAN Connection

Purpose	Use this procedure to set up your computer to access the ONS 15454 SDH through a corporate LAN.
Prerequisite Procedures	"Setting Up the CTC Computer" procedure
Onsite/Remote	Onsite or remote

Step 1 If your computer is connected to the corporate LAN, proceed to Step 2. If you changed your computer's network settings for direct 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 95 or 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 name service (WINS) be enabled, change the setting on the DNS Configuration or WINS Configuration tab of the TCP/IP dialog box.

Step 2 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 procedures, depending on which web browser you use:

"Disable Proxy Service Using Internet Explorer (Windows)" procedure
"Disable Proxy Service Using Netscape (Windows and UNIX)" procedure

Procedure: Disable Proxy Service Using Internet Explorer (Windows)

Purpose	Disables proxy service for PCs running Internet Explorer.
Onsite/Remote	Onsite or remote

Step 1 From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel.

Step 2 In the Control Panel window, choose Internet Options.

Step 3 From the Internet Properties dialog box, click Connections > LAN Settings.

Step 4 In the LAN Settings dialog box, complete one of the following options:

Deselect Use a proxy server to disable the service.
Leave Use a proxy server selected and click Advanced. In the Proxy Setting dialog box under Exceptions, enter the IP addresses of ONS 15454 SDH nodes that you will access. Separate each address with a semicolon. You can insert an asterisk for the host number to include all the ONS 15454 SDH nodes on your network. Click OK to close each open dialog box.

Procedure: Disable Proxy Service Using Netscape (Windows and UNIX)

Purpose	Disables proxy service for PCs and UNIX workstations running Netscape.
Onsite/Remote	Onsite or remote

Step 1 Open Netscape.

Step 2 From the Edit menu, choose Preferences.

Step 3 In the Preferences dialog box under Category, choose Advanced > Proxies.

Step 4 On the right side of the Preferences dialog box under Proxies, complete one of the following options:

Choose Direct connection to the Internet to bypass the proxy server.
Choose Manual proxy configuration to add exceptions to the proxy server; then, click View. In the Manual Proxy Configuration dialog box under Exceptions, enter the IP addresses of the ONS 15454 SDH nodes that you will access. Separate each address with a comma. Click OK to close each open dialog box.

Procedure: Provision Remote Access to the ONS 15454 SDH

Purpose	Use this procedure to connect an ONS 15454 SDH using a LAN modem.
Tools/Equipment	Modem and modem documentation
Prerequisite Procedures	"Setting Up the CTC Computer" procedure
Onsite/Remote	Onsite or remote

Step 1 Connect the modem to the RJ-45 port on the MIC-C/T/P FMEC.

Step 2 Refer to the modem documentation 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 that the modem assigns to the CTC computer must be on the same subnet as the modem and the ONS 15454 SDH.

Note For assistance with provisioning specific modems, contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center. For contact information, refer to the preface in the Product Overview.

2.5 Logging Into CTC

Note If you are loading and activating a new software build, you might need to close the browser and start CTC again.

Purpose	Use this procedure to log into the CTC. This procedure includes optional node login procedures.
Prerequisite Procedures	"Setting Up the CTC Computer" procedure
Onsite/Remote	Onsite or remote

Step 1 If the computer is not connected to the ONS 15454 SDH, complete the "Connect Computer to the ONS 15454 SDH" procedure.

Step 2 Complete the "Log Into CTC" procedure.

Note For information about navigating in CTC, see the "Navigating CTC" section on page 2-53.

Step 3 As needed, complete the "Create Login Node Groups" procedure. Login node groups display nodes that are not connected to the login node via DCC.

Step 4 As needed, complete the "Add a Node to the Current Session or Login Group" procedure.

Procedure: Connect Computer to the ONS 15454 SDH

Purpose

Use this procedure to connect a CTC computer to the ONS 15454 SDH.

Table of Contents

Set Up PC and Log Into CTC

2.1 How CTC Works

2.2 Checking Computer Requirements

2.2.1 Check Computer Hardware Requirements

2.2.2 Check Computer Software Requirements

2.3 Running the CTC Setup Wizard

Procedure: Run the CTC Installation Wizard for Windows

Procedure: Run the CTC Installation Wizard for UNIX

Procedure: Set Up the Java Runtime Environment for UNIX

2.4 Setting Up the CTC Computer

Procedure: Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15454 SDH on the Same Subnet Using Static IP Addresses

Procedure: Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15454 SDH Using DHCP

Procedure: Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15454 SDH Using Automatic Host Detection

Procedure: Set Up Solaris Workstations for a Direct Connection to an ONS 15454 SDH

Procedure: Set Up a Computer for a Corporate LAN Connection

Procedure: Disable Proxy Service Using Internet Explorer (Windows)

Procedure: Disable Proxy Service Using Netscape (Windows and UNIX)

Procedure: Provision Remote Access to the ONS 15454 SDH

2.5 Logging Into CTC

Procedure: Connect Computer to the ONS 15454 SDH