MINI-LINK Craft User Guide

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MINI-LINK Craft User Guide

MINI-LINK Craft 2.10, ETSI

Copyright

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Disclaimer

The contents of this document are subject to

The contents of this document are subject to revision without notice due to continuedrevision without notice due to continued progress in methodology, design and

progress in methodology, design and manufacturing. Ericsson shall have no liability formanufacturing. Ericsson shall have no liability for any error or damage of any kind resulting from the use of this document.

any error or damage of any kind resulting from the use of this document.

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1 Introduction

Introduction

This user guide provides information about

This user guide provides information about the MINI-LINK Craft 2.9.the MINI-LINK Craft 2.9.

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Make sure that the information in the following documents has been understood by the Make sure that the information in the following documents has been understood by the persons performing the procedures:

persons performing the procedures:

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 Personal Health and Safety InformationPersonal Health and Safety Information 

 System Safety InformationSystem Safety Information 

 Supplementary Safety Information for MINI-LINKSupplementary Safety Information for MINI-LINK

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3 Preparations

Preparations

This section presents the preparations needed

This section presents the preparations needed for a successful completion of thefor a successful completion of the procedures in this instruction.

procedures in this instruction.

3.1

3.1 Additional Preparations

Additional Preparations

Consider the following additional preparations: Consider the following additional preparations:

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 Read through all applicable sections and make sure Read through all applicable sections and make sure referenced documents arereferenced documents are

available. available.

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 Make sure you have access to the NE Make sure you have access to the NE using MINI-LINK Craft. For moreusing MINI-LINK Craft. For more

information, see Accessing a Network Element. information, see Accessing a Network Element.

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4 Using The FTP Server

Using The FTP Server

MINI-LINK Craft comes with a built-in FTP server that

MINI-LINK Craft comes with a built-in FTP server that can be used for ucan be used for uploading andploading and downloading configuration files and load modules.

downloading configuration files and load modules.

4.1

4.1 Configuring The FTP Server

Configuring The FTP Server

To configure the FTP server:

To configure the FTP server: 1.

1. Start MINI-LINK Craft.Start MINI-LINK Craft. 2.

2. On theOn the ToolsTools menu, clickmenu, click FTP ServerFTP Server.. 3.

3. UnderUnder ConfigurationConfiguration, select, select Automatic Start-UpAutomatic Start-Up if you want the FTP server toif you want the FTP server to start every time MINI-LINK Craft is started.

start every time MINI-LINK Craft is started. 4.

4. In theIn the FTP PortFTP Port box, type the port number to use for FTP. Port 21 is thebox, type the port number to use for FTP. Port 21 is the established standard for FTP.

established standard for FTP. 5.

5. In theIn the FTP HomeFTP Home box, type the path to the directory on the PC used forbox, type the path to the directory on the PC used for uploading and downloading configuration files and load

uploading and downloading configuration files and load modules. The structure of modules. The structure of this directory must follow the guidelines in SW Management Overview.

this directory must follow the guidelines in SW Management Overview. 6.

6. Specify theSpecify the User NameUser Name andand PasswordPassword used to log in to the FTP server. Theseused to log in to the FTP server. These need to be the same as those specified for the FTP client on the

need to be the same as those specified for the FTP client on the LAN/ServersLAN/Servers

Configuration

Configuration page, seepage, see MINI-LINK Craft User Interface DescriptionsMINI-LINK Craft User Interface Descriptions.. As default, user name

As default, user name defaultdefaultwith passwordwith password defaultdefaultis possible to use.is possible to use. It is also possible to select

It is also possible to select Allow Anonymous LoginAllow Anonymous Login and login with user nameand login with user name

anonymous

anonymous. In this case a password is . In this case a password is not needed (the FTP server not needed (the FTP server accepts anyaccepts any text).

text). 7.

7. In theIn the PermissionsPermissions list, select whether the FTP server should allow read-writelist, select whether the FTP server should allow read-write operations or only read operations. To be able to upload files to the FTP server, operations or only read operations. To be able to upload files to the FTP server, this must be set to

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4.2

4.2 Starting and Stopping the FTP Server

Starting and Stopping the FTP Server

To start or stop the FTP server:

To start or stop the FTP server: 1.

1. Start MINI-LINK Craft.Start MINI-LINK Craft. 2.

2. On theOn the ToolsTools menu, clickmenu, click FTP ServerFTP Server.. 3.

3. UnderUnder Starting and StoppingStarting and Stopping, do one of the following:, do one of the following:

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 ClickClick StartStart to start the server. The server to start the server. The server can also start automaticallycan also start automatically

every time you start the PC by selecting

every time you start the PC by selecting Automatic Start-UpAutomatic Start-Up underunder Configuration

Configuration..

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 ClickClick StopStop to stop the server if it is already running.to stop the server if it is already running. 

 ClickClick RestartRestart to restart the server with a changed configuration.to restart the server with a changed configuration.

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5 Using MINI-LINK Craft

Using MINI-LINK Craft

This section describes the basics of how to

This section describes the basics of how to work with the MINI-LINK Craft.work with the MINI-LINK Craft.

5.1

5.1 User Interface Overview

User Interface Overview

Figure 1

Figure 1 shows the different parts of the shows the different parts of the MINI-LINK Craft user interface. The main frameMINI-LINK Craft user interface. The main frame displays information on different pages, further described in

displays information on different pages, further described in MINI-LINK Craft UserMINI-LINK Craft User

Interface Descriptions

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Figure 1 MINI-LINK Craft Desktop Overview Figure 1 MINI-LINK Craft Desktop Overview A

A _{Menu bar —}Menu bar _{— Contains commands, see}Contains commands, see Section 5.2.1Section 5.2.1.. B

B _{Toolbar —}Toolbar _{— Contains buttons and commands for commonly used}Contains buttons and commands for commonly used tasks.

tasks. C

C Navigation buttons_{Navigation buttons —}_{— Moves back and forward to previously vi}Moves back and forward to previously viewedewed pages.

pages. D

D Management Tree_{Management Tree —}_{— Shows the tree of managed objects, see}Shows the tree of managed objects, see Section 5.3

Section 5.3.. E

E Browser —Browser — Contains the main area for working with the NE.Contains the main area for working with the NE. F

F _{Notification List —}Notification List _{— Displays alarm notifications, see}Displays alarm notifications, see Section 5.4Section 5.4.. G

G _{Total alarms —}Total alarms _{— Shows the total number of}Shows the total number of active alarms in the NE.active alarms in the NE. H

H Total events —Total events — Shows the total number of active events iShows the total number of active events i n the NE.n the NE. I

I Error log —Error log — Indicates if the error log contains messages.Indicates if the error log contains messages. J

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5.2

5.2 Menus

Menus

This section describes the menus in MINI-LINK Craft. This section describes the menus in MINI-LINK Craft. 5.2.1

5.2.1 Menus in MINI-LINK CraftMenus in MINI-LINK Craft

Figure 2 MINI-LINK Craft Menu Bar Figure 2 MINI-LINK Craft Menu Bar 5.2.1.1

5.2.1.1 File menuFile menu

Figure 3 MINI-LINK Craft File Menu Figure 3 MINI-LINK Craft File Menu

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 SaveSave —_{— Saves and applies the current configuration.}Saves and applies the current configuration. 

 ReconnectReconnect —_{— Exits MINI-LINK Craft and shows the}Exits MINI-LINK Craft and shows the LoginLogin window.window. 

 ExitExit —_{— Exits MINI-LINK Craft.}Exits MINI-LINK Craft.

5.2.1.2

5.2.1.2 Edit menuEdit menu

Figure 4 MINI-LINK Craft Edit Menu Figure 4 MINI-LINK Craft Edit Menu

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 CopyCopy —_{— Copies the currently selected text to the Clipboard.}Copies the currently selected text to the Clipboard. 

 PastePaste —_{— Pastes the text on the Clipboard at the insertion point.}Pastes the text on the Clipboard at the insertion point.

5.2.1.3

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Figure 5 MINI-LINK Craft View Menu Figure 5 MINI-LINK Craft View Menu

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 ToolbarsToolbars —_{— Configures the toolbars in}Configures the toolbars in MINI-LINK Craft.MINI-LINK Craft. o

o Desktop_{Desktop —}_{— Shows or hides the}Shows or hides the DesktopDesktop toolbar.toolbar.

o

o Navigation_{Navigation —}_{— Shows or hides the}Shows or hides the NavigationNavigation toolbar.toolbar.

o

o Labels_{Labels —}_{— Shows or hides text labels under the icons on toolbars.}Shows or hides text labels under the icons on toolbars.

o

o Lock the ToolbarsLock the Toolbars —— Locks the toolbars from changes.Locks the toolbars from changes.

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 StatusbarStatusbar —_{— Shows or hides the}Shows or hides the Status BarStatus Bar.. 

 Management TreeManagement Tree —_{— Shows or hides the}Shows or hides the Management TreeManagement Tree.. 

 Notification ListNotification List —_{— Shows or hides the}Shows or hides the Notification ListNotification List.. 

 Last AlarmLast Alarm —_{— Shows or hides the}Shows or hides the Last AlarmLast Alarm bar.bar. 

 BackBack —_{— Shows the previously viewed page.}Shows the previously viewed page. 

 ForwardForward —_{— Shows the next page in a previously displayed sequence of pages.}Shows the next page in a previously displayed sequence of pages. 

 UpUp —_{— Shows the}Shows the Alarms and StatusAlarms and Status page for the parent object.page for the parent object. 

 StopStop —_{— Stops the loading of the page.}Stops the loading of the page. 

 RefreshRefresh —_{— Refreshes the page view.}Refreshes the page view. 

 Error logError log —_{— Opens the}Opens the LogviewerLogviewer window.window.

5.2.1.4

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Figure 6 MINI-LINK Craft Tools Menu Figure 6 MINI-LINK Craft Tools Menu

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 Text EditorText Editor —_{— Starts a simple text editor, see}Starts a simple text editor, see Section 5.5Section 5.5.. 

 FTP ServerFTP Server —_{— Opens the management page for the built-in FTP server.}Opens the management page for the built-in FTP server. 

 FTP Server in New WindowFTP Server in New Window —_{— Opens the management page for the built-in}Opens the management page for the built-in

FTP server in a new web browser window. FTP server in a new web browser window. 5.2.1.5

5.2.1.5 Wizards menuWizards menu

Figure 7 MINI-LINK Craft Wizards Menu Figure 7 MINI-LINK Craft Wizards Menu See

See Section 5.7Section 5.7 for more information.for more information.

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 Layer 1 Connection WizardLayer 1 Connection Wizard —_{— Opens the Layer 1 Connection Wizard.}Opens the Layer 1 Connection Wizard. 

 Layer 2 Connection WizardLayer 2 Connection Wizard –_{– Opens the Layer 2 Connection Wizard.}Opens the Layer 2 Connection Wizard.

5.2.1.6

5.2.1.6 Help menuHelp menu

Figure 8 MINI-LINK Craft Help Menu Figure 8 MINI-LINK Craft Help Menu

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 Help on WindowHelp on Window —_{— Opens Help for the currently displayed page in a new web}Opens Help for the currently displayed page in a new web

browser window. browser window.

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 Help ContentsHelp Contents —_{— Opens Help in a new web browser window.}Opens Help in a new web browser window. 

 Bug ReportingBug Reporting —_{— Opens the Bug Reporting Tool, see}Opens the Bug Reporting Tool, see Section 5.6Section 5.6.. 

 Ericsson WebEricsson Web —_{— Opens a web browser window with a link to Ericsson home}Opens a web browser window with a link to Ericsson home

page. page.

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 AboutAbout —_{— Credit and version information.}Credit and version information.

5.2.2

5.2.2 Menus in NPU Installation ModeMenus in NPU Installation Mode

The menu commands in NPU Installation mode are

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Figure 9 Menus in NPU Installation mode Figure 9 Menus in NPU Installation mode

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 ConfigurationConfiguration —_{— Displays a menu with configuration commands.}Displays a menu with configuration commands. o

o Restore NPU ConfigurationRestore NPU Configuration —— Opens theOpens the Restore NPU ConfigurationRestore NPU Configuration page, providing a guide to restore the NPU, see

page, providing a guide to restore the NPU, see MINI-LINK Craft UserMINI-LINK Craft User

Interface Descriptions

Interface Descriptions..

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 ToolsTools —_{— Displays a menu with miscellaneous commands.}Displays a menu with miscellaneous commands. 

 HelpHelp —_{— Displays information on the functions available on a specific page.}Displays information on the functions available on a specific page.

Available on all menus. Available on all menus.

5.3

5.3 Management Tree

Management Tree

The Management Tree is used to locate entities of different types, that is the NE, plug-in The Management Tree is used to locate entities of different types, that is the NE, plug-in units, interfaces and ports.

units, interfaces and ports.

Figure 10 The Management Tree Figure 10 The Management Tree Each entity is displayed with an i

Each entity is displayed with an icon and name. Entities that contain sub-entities, forcon and name. Entities that contain sub-entities, for example a plug-in unit that contains interfaces, are displayed

example a plug-in unit that contains interfaces, are displayed with a plus-sign in front with a plus-sign in front of of its icon. When the plus-sign or the icon is clicked the entity is expanded and the its icon. When the plus-sign or the icon is clicked the entity is expanded and the sub-entities are displayed.

entities are displayed.

The NE is located at the top of the tree and the plug-in units are located below. A plug-in The NE is located at the top of the tree and the plug-in units are located below. A plug-in unit can contain interfaces and/or ports in di

unit can contain interfaces and/or ports in di fferent structures depending on the unitfferent structures depending on the unit type and the current configuration

type and the current configuration of the unit. An interface can contain higher of the unit. An interface can contain higher layerlayer interfaces. In this case the interface icon has a p

interfaces. In this case the interface icon has a p lus-sign that displays the higher layerlus-sign that displays the higher layer interfaces when selected.

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5.4

5.4 Notification List

Notification List

The notification list is a dynamic view. The list pre

The notification list is a dynamic view. The list pre sents alarm notification records, andsents alarm notification records, and present alarms in an active state, not cleared. The

present alarms in an active state, not cleared. The dynamic list are updated every tidynamic list are updated every time ame a new notification is received, unless the notification is suppressed by

new notification is received, unless the notification is suppressed by any selection.any selection.

Figure 11 List Figure 11 List A

A FilterFilter DD Status bar: number of alarms, Equipment andStatus bar: number of alarms, Equipment and Traffic.

Traffic. B

B Current Alarm ListCurrent Alarm List C

C Latest alarm (notLatest alarm (not necessary active) necessary active)

The Notification List presents the current alarm

The Notification List presents the current alarm and status information. All history alarmsand status information. All history alarms are also presented. The dynamic lists are updated

are also presented. The dynamic lists are updated every time a new notievery time a new notification isfication is received, unless the notification is suppressed by any selection.

received, unless the notification is suppressed by any selection.

5.5

5.5 Text Editor

Text Editor

The text editor is a simple editor which you can use to write down notes and lists during The text editor is a simple editor which you can use to write down notes and lists during your work and save for

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Figure 12 Text Editor Figure 12 Text Editor Top menus:

Top menus:

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 FileFile –_{–- New, Open, Save, Save As, Recent}- New, Open, Save, Save As, Recent and Closeand Close 

 EditEdit –_{–- Undo, Redo, Cut, Copy, Paste, Find, Find}- Undo, Redo, Cut, Copy, Paste, Find, Find Next, Replace and Select All.Next, Replace and Select All. 

 ViewView –_{–- Toolbars (Standard buttons, Labels, Lock the Toolbars), Status Bar,}- Toolbars (Standard buttons, Labels, Lock the Toolbars), Status Bar,

Word Wrap Word Wrap

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 HelpHelp –_{–- Help Contents, Bug Reportin}- Help Contents, Bug Reporting, ERICSSON Web, Aboutg, ERICSSON Web, About

5.6

5.6 Bug Reporting Tool

Bug Reporting Tool

MINI-LINK Craft has a built-in Bug Reporting Tool. The bug report is used for reporting MINI-LINK Craft has a built-in Bug Reporting Tool. The bug report is used for reporting problems with the MINI-LINK Craft software or the NE. A bug report should always be problems with the MINI-LINK Craft software or the NE. A bug report should always be produced before contacting the Ericsson customer support. Efficient handling

produced before contacting the Ericsson customer support. Efficient handling and betterand better understanding is important to successfully solve problems with the

understanding is important to successfully solve problems with the software.software. Note:

Note:

An external FTP server or firewall running on the PC running MINI-LINK Craft may An external FTP server or firewall running on the PC running MINI-LINK Craft may block the transfer of the Network Element Files. It is recommended to turn off block the transfer of the Network Element Files. It is recommended to turn off any firewalls and FTP servers before using

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Figure 13 Bug Reporting Tool in MINI-LINK Craft Figure 13 Bug Reporting Tool in MINI-LINK Craft The Bug Report Tool i

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Use the

Use the Bug ReportBug Report page to control what type of information MINI-LINKpage to control what type of information MINI-LINK Craft will try to gather (all

Craft will try to gather (all information may not be available). Thisinformation may not be available). This information is useful for third line

information is useful for third line support.support.

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 Description –Description_{– Try to give a detailed description of the problem.}Try to give a detailed description of the problem.

Preferably describe only one problem for each bug report. Preferably describe only one problem for each bug report.

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 System –System _{– The Bug Report Tool}The Bug Report Tool will automatically gather systemwill automatically gather system

information. The following information is

information. The following information is collectedcollected

Report Tim

Report Timee

,,

Release

(Software release of latest installed MINI-LINK Craft),(Software release of latest installed MINI-LINK Craft),

Operating System

(the Operating System which the installed MINI-(the Operating System which the installed MINI-LINK Craft is running on),

LINK Craft is running on),

Java Vers

Java Version

ion

used, andused, and

Client uptime

..

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 Screenshot –Screenshot _{– A screenshot of the current MINI-LINK Craft window}A screenshot of the current MINI-LINK Craft window

is displayed automatically. Clicking and holding down will show the is displayed automatically. Clicking and holding down will show the shot in full-screen view.

shot in full-screen view.

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 Client Log –Client Log _{– MINI-LINK Craft client logs are added automatically}MINI-LINK Craft client logs are added automatically

from the error log window and can be found in the file ClientLog.xml. from the error log window and can be found in the file ClientLog.xml.

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 Network Element InformationNetwork Element Information –_{– The alarm list, event list,}The alarm list, event list,

configuration report, and inventory report from the NE are added configuration report, and inventory report from the NE are added automatically. The alarm list, event list, and licenses can be found in automatically. The alarm list, event list, and licenses can be found in the file NodeInformation.xml. The reports can be found

the file NodeInformation.xml. The reports can be found inin NodeReport.html. For Compact Nodes, the reports can be

NodeReport.html. For Compact Nodes, the reports can be found infound in NodeInformation.xml.

NodeInformation.xml.

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 Network Element FilesNetwork Element Files –_{– The configuration file, error log}The configuration file, error log files, andfiles, and

the local log files from the NE

the local log files from the NE are added automatically. For Compactare added automatically. For Compact Nodes, only the error log files are added.

Nodes, only the error log files are added.

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 Open Folder –Open Folder _{– Click to open the folder where the bug report is}Click to open the folder where the bug report is

saved. saved.

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 Save –Save _{– Click to save the bug report in a}Click to save the bug report in a .zip.zip file in the folderfile in the folder tn_ftp_home

tn_ftp_home. Saving the file may take a few minutes if . Saving the file may take a few minutes if NetworkNetwork Element Information

Element Information oror Network Element FilesNetwork Element Files is selected.is selected.

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 Close –Close _{– Click to close the Bug Report Tool.}Click to close the Bug Report Tool.

5.7

5.7 Wizards

Wizards

This section gives a general description of the

This section gives a general description of the available wizards in MINI-available wizards in MINI-LINK Craft.

LINK Craft.

There are two Ethernet wizards: one for Layer 1 Connections and one for There are two Ethernet wizards: one for Layer 1 Connections and one for Layer 2 Connections. Wizards are started using

Layer 2 Connections. Wizards are started using thethe WizardsWizards menu.menu. The wizards are used for

The wizards are used for basic configuration. For advanced configuration,basic configuration. For advanced configuration, use the Management Tree in

use the Management Tree in MINI-LINK Craft (see Configuration Data forMINI-LINK Craft (see Configuration Data for MINI-LINK TN in the Site Engineering folder of the MINI-LINK TN CPI library MINI-LINK TN in the Site Engineering folder of the MINI-LINK TN CPI library for parameters that can be set i

for parameters that can be set in MINI-LINK Craft).n MINI-LINK Craft). Note:

Note:

The wizards only read configuration information from the NE when the wizard is The wizards only read configuration information from the NE when the wizard is started. If changes are made in MINI-LINK Craft

started. If changes are made in MINI-LINK Craft while a wizard is running, thewhile a wizard is running, the wizard will not be aware of the changes. It is necessary to exit the wizard and wizard will not be aware of the changes. It is necessary to exit the wizard and start it again to make it

start it again to make it read the modified information.read the modified information.

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Figure 14

Figure 14 shows the different parts of a wishows the different parts of a wizard page.zard page.

Figure 14 MINI-LINK Craft Wizard Overview Figure 14 MINI-LINK Craft Wizard Overview A

A Browser —Browser — Contains the main area for working with the NContains the main area for working with the N B

B Wizard Contents —Wizard Contents — Displays the different steps involvedDisplays the different steps involved wizard.

wizard. C

C Information messageInformation message —— Displays configuration hints.Displays configuration hints. D

D Error message —Error message — Displays information about configuratioDisplays information about configuratio problems.

problems. E

E Connection OverviewConnection Overview —— Displays an overview of the objDisplays an overview of the obj involved in the connection, see

involved in the connection, see Section 5.7.1.1Section 5.7.1.1.. F

F Navigation buttonsNavigation buttons —— ClickClick < Back< Back to go back to the prto go back to the pr to review or change settings. Click

to review or change settings. Click Next >Next > to go to the neto go to the ne This button is unavailable until all required settings have b This button is unavailable until all required settings have b on a page. On

on a page. On SummarySummary pages, clickpages, click FinishFinish when you wawhen you wa commit changes to the NE. Click

commit changes to the NE. Click CancelCancel if you want to exitif you want to exit wizard.

wizard.

For detailed descriptions of MINI-LINK Craft pages, see

For detailed descriptions of MINI-LINK Craft pages, see MINI-

MINI-LINK Craft User Interface Descriptions

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5.7.1.1

5.7.1.1 Connection Overview and Connection SummaryConnection Overview and Connection Summary

This section describes the

This section describes the Connection OverviewConnection Overview, which is, which is included on some of the wi

included on some of the wizard pages (onzard pages (on SummarySummary pages itpages it is called

is called Connection SummaryConnection Summary). This displays an overview of ). This displays an overview of the objects involved in the connection and their current

the objects involved in the connection and their current statuses.

statuses.

Figure 15 Connection Overview Figure 15 Connection Overview

For each Packet Link, the position of the

For each Packet Link, the position of the MMU within the AMMMMU within the AMM is given in the Connection Overview. F

is given in the Connection Overview. For other objects, theor other objects, the position is given on the

position is given on the formatformat Subrack/Position/Port Subrack/Position/Port if theseif these are known.

are known.

The status of the different

The status of the different objects are indicated as follows:objects are indicated as follows: Green

Green The object is configured, validated, and committed to thThe object is configured, validated, and committed to th ee Gray

Gray The object is configured and validated, but The object is configured and validated, but not committednot committed Red

Red The object is configured and validated, but The object is configured and validated, but the commit opethe commit ope failed.

failed. White

White The object is not yet configured.The object is not yet configured.

5.8

5.8 Naming Principles

Naming Principles

This section describes the principles used to de

This section describes the principles used to de note the NE,note the NE, plug-in units, ports and interfaces.

plug-in units, ports and interfaces. 5.8.1

5.8.1 Naming of the NENaming of the NE

The NE name is specified in the

The NE name is specified in the NameName box on thebox on the SystemSystem Configuration

Configuration page, seepage, see MINI-LINK Craft User InterfaceMINI-LINK Craft User Interface

Descriptions

Descriptions.. The name is used for example to denote the rootThe name is used for example to denote the root in the

in the Management TreeManagement Tree.. 5.8.2

5.8.2 Naming of Physical EntitiesNaming of Physical Entities

Physical entities in the AMM are named as:

Physical entities in the AMM are named as: Name +Name + Subrack/Position/Port

Subrack/Position/Port ..

For example an NPU1 B in position 11 in an AMM 20p gives the For example an NPU1 B in position 11 in an AMM 20p gives the following names:

following names:

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NPU1 B 1/11

for the plug-in unit.for the plug-in unit. 



User Input 1/11/1A

for User Input port A on connector 1for User Input port A on connector 1

on the plug-in unit. on the plug-in unit.

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E1 1/11/2A

for E1 port A on connector 2 on the plug-infor E1 port A on connector 2 on the plug-in

unit. unit.

An RAU is denoted in

An RAU is denoted in accordance with the MMU it is connectedaccordance with the MMU it is connected to. For example,

to. For example, RAU 1/6.1RAU 1/6.1 is connected tois connected to MMU2 4-34 1/6MMU2 4-34 1/6.. An RMM is denoted in accordance with the NPU where it is An RMM is denoted in accordance with the NPU where it is inserted. For example,

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5.8.3

5.8.3 Naming of InterfacesNaming of Interfaces

Interfaces are named as:

Interfaces are named as: Name + Subrack/Position/Port +Name + Subrack/Position/Port + Hierarchy Number

Hierarchy Number , where:, where:

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Subrack/Position/Port

denotes the port to which thedenotes the port to which the

interface is connected. interface is connected.

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Hierarchy

Hierarchy Number

Number

, comprising up to three , comprising up to three digits, is useddigits, is used

when applicable according to the following pri

when applicable according to the following pri nciples:nciples:

o

o It is not used when there is one-to-one mappingIt is not used when there is one-to-one mapping between the interface and the port:

between the interface and the port:

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E1 1/11/2A

denotes the E1 interface ondenotes the E1 interface on

the port with the same name. the port with the same name.



 MS/RS, MSP and VC-4 are denotedMS/RS, MSP and VC-4 are denoted

identical to the STM-1 port on the LTU identical to the STM-1 port on the LTU 155. For example

155. For example

MS/RS 1/4/1

on anon an

LTU

155 1/4

..

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RAU IF 1/6/

RAU IF 1/6/1

1

denotes the radio interfacedenotes the radio interface

on the

MMU2 4-34 1/6

MMU2 4-34 1/

6

..

o

o It is used to denote It is used to denote contained interfaces as incontained interfaces as in the following examples:

the following examples:

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 The radio interfaceThe radio interface

RAU IF 1/6/1

containscontains

an

E3 1/6/1 1

andand

E1 1/6/1 2

..



E3 1/6/1 1

contains four E2 interfacescontains four E2 interfaces

denoted

E2 1/6/1 1.1

,,

E2 1/6/1 1.2

and soand so on.

on.



E2 1/6/1 1.1

contains four E1 interfacescontains four E1 interfaces

denoted

E1 1/6/1 1.1

E1 1/6/1 1.1.1

.1

,,

E1 1/6/1 1.1

E1 1/6/1 1.1.2

.2

andand so on.

so on.

o

o VC-12 are denoted using standard SDH KLMVC-12 are denoted using standard SDH KLM numbering. For example

numbering. For example

VC-4 1/2/1

containscontains

VC-

VC-12 1/2/1 a.b.c

12 1/2/1 a.b.c

wherewhere

1

1 a

a

3,

3, 1

1 b

b

7

andand

1

1 c

c

3

..

o

o AnAn

ss

at the end of the hierarchy numberat the end of the hierarchy number indicates an E1 over a VC-12.

indicates an E1 over a VC-12. For exampleFor example

E1

1/8/1 1.2.3s

overover

VC-12 1/8/1 1.2.3

.. The following principles also apply:

The following principles also apply:



 For a protected (1+1) Radio Terminal For a protected (1+1) Radio Terminal with SMU2, thewith SMU2, the

interfaces below the two radio interfaces are denoted in interfaces below the two radio interfaces are denoted in accordance with the identity of the SMU2 .

accordance with the identity of the SMU2 . For example:For example:

o

o A terminal comprisesA terminal comprises

MMU2 4-34 1/

MMU2 4-34 1/6

6

,,

MMU2 4-

MMU2

4-34 1/7

34 1/7

andand

SMU2 1/8

. The radio interfaces are. The radio interfaces are denoted

denoted

RAU IF 1/6/

RAU IF 1/6/1

1

andand

RAU IF 1/7/1

RAU IF 1/7/

1

. The. The active

active

RAU IF 1/6/

RAU IF 1/6/1

1

holds theholds the

SWITCH 1/8/1

interface. A contained E3 interface is denoted interface. A contained E3 interface is denoted

E3

1/8/1 1

below both radio interfaces.below both radio interfaces.



RF

indicates the RAU's interface with an antenna. Forindicates the RAU's interface with an antenna. For

example

RF 1/6.1/1

in anin an

RAU 1/6.1

connected to anconnected to an

MMU2 4-34 1

MMU2 4-34 1/6

/6

..

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

 The name of the protected E1 interface in a 1+1 E1The name of the protected E1 interface in a 1+1 E1

SNCP protection ends with an asterisk (*). Furthermore, SNCP protection ends with an asterisk (*). Furthermore, the protected E1 interface inherits the name of the first the protected E1 interface inherits the name of the first of the two unprotected E1s. For example:

of the two unprotected E1s. For example:

o

o The unprotectedThe unprotected

E1 1/3/4A

andand

E1 1/3/3C

interfaces are used to create the pr

interfaces are used to create the protectedotected

E1

1/3/4A*

interface.interface.



 MSP protection follows the same principle as 1+1 MSP protection follows the same principle as 1+1 E1E1

SNCP protection. For example: SNCP protection. For example:

o

o TheThe

MS/RS 1/4/1

andand

MS/RS 1/5/1

interfaces areinterfaces are used to create the protected

used to create the protected

MSP 1/4/1*

interface. The asterisk is propagated to all interface. The asterisk is propagated to all contained interface names.

contained interface names.



 A Point to Point Protocol (PPP) interface over an A Point to Point Protocol (PPP) interface over an E1 getsE1 gets

the same name as the E1 . the same name as the E1 .



 The two PPP interfaces in a Radio The two PPP interfaces in a Radio Terminal are namedTerminal are named

for example

1/4/1 SC1

andand

1/4/1 SC2

..



 The PPP interfaces over STM-1 are named for exampleThe PPP interfaces over STM-1 are named for example

1/5/1 MS:D4-6

,,

1/5/1 MS:D7-9

,,

1/5/1 MS:D10-12

oror

1/5/1

RS:D1-3

..



 An ML-PPP interface is namedAn ML-PPP interface is named

<near end IP address> -

<near end IP address>

-<far end IP address>

<far end IP address>

..



 The HDLC interface is named according to the The HDLC interface is named according to the near endnear end

MAC address, for example

00:80:37:89:89:89 - IM

..



 The IM interface gets the name The IM interface gets the name according to its serveraccording to its server

E1, for example

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5.9

5.9 MINI-LINK Craft Troubleshooting

MINI-LINK Craft Troubleshooting

This section contains descriptions of potential MINI-LINK Craft This section contains descriptions of potential MINI-LINK Craft related problems that could occur and instructions how

related problems that could occur and instructions how to solveto solve them.

them. 5.9.1

5.9.1 Graphical Layout Problems in the BrowserGraphical Layout Problems in the Browser

After a software upgrade, there

After a software upgrade, there is a possibility that the browseris a possibility that the browser experiences some graphical layout problems, for example

experiences some graphical layout problems, for example wrong background color for the menu, wrong tree icons or wrong background color for the menu, wrong tree icons or plug-in unit pictures. This behavior is caused by

plug-in unit pictures. This behavior is caused by the cachingthe caching mechanism of the browser, often Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6. mechanism of the browser, often Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6. To solve this problem you have to clear the cache file of the To solve this problem you have to clear the cache file of the browser.

browser.

To clear the cache file in Internet Explorer: To clear the cache file in Internet Explorer:

1.

1. On theOn the ToolsTools menu, clickmenu, click Internet OptionsInternet Options.. 2.

2. In theIn the Internet OptionsInternet Options dialog box, clickdialog box, click Delete FilesDelete Files.. 3.

3. In theIn the Delete FilesDelete Files dialog box, select thedialog box, select the Delete allDelete all offline content

offline content check box and clickcheck box and click OKOK.. 5.9.2

5.9.2 MSM Launch FailureMSM Launch Failure

MSM 6.5 or later must be installed on the PC in order to MSM 6.5 or later must be installed on the PC in order to completely manage a Radio Terminal with MMU2. During completely manage a Radio Terminal with MMU2. During thethe installation an association is created making it possible to installation an association is created making it possible to launch MSM from the MINI-LINK Craft.

launch MSM from the MINI-LINK Craft. Should the launch of MSM fail

Should the launch of MSM fail displaying an error messagedisplaying an error message similar to

similar to Error opening file C:\DOCUMENTS ANDError opening file C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\ADMINISTRATOR\LOCAL SETTINGS\TEMPORARY SETTINGS\ADMINISTRATOR\LOCAL SETTINGS\TEMPORARY INTERNET FILES\CONTENT.IE5\O5QNCPYN\TEST[1].mxm INTERNET FILES\CONTENT.IE5\O5QNCPYN\TEST[1].mxm, you, you have to delete the temporary Internet files on your PC.

have to delete the temporary Internet files on your PC. Should the launch of MSM otherwise

Should the launch of MSM otherwise fail, reinstall MSMfail, reinstall MSM according to the instructions in Installing

according to the instructions in Installing or Uninstalling MSM.or Uninstalling MSM. 5.9.3

5.9.3 FTP ServerFTP Server

If the FTP server does not start, the problem might be that the If the FTP server does not start, the problem might be that the default port 21 is already

default port 21 is already used. In that case, the error used. In that case, the error messagemessage is

is

FTP server status change failed FTP server status change failed..

The probable reason for this is that another FTP server is using The probable reason for this is that another FTP server is using port 21. Do the following:

port 21. Do the following: 1.

1. Shut down the interfering FTP server.Shut down the interfering FTP server. 2.

2. Try to start the built-in FTP server again.Try to start the built-in FTP server again. 5.9.4

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If the USB cable have been moved to another node during If the USB cable have been moved to another node during operation, a manual restart must be performed

operation, a manual restart must be performed on MINI-LINKon MINI-LINK Craft. Do the following:

Craft. Do the following: 1.

1. On theOn the FileFile menu clickmenu click ExitExit. Wait for MINI-LINK Craft to. Wait for MINI-LINK Craft to shut down.

shut down. 2.

2. Restart by selecting MINI-LINK Craft underRestart by selecting MINI-LINK Craft under Start>Programs

Start>Programs.. 3.

3. In the Logon window enter the local IP-addressIn the Logon window enter the local IP-address 10.0.0.1.

10.0.0.1. 4.

4. Enter control user and password and clickEnter control user and password and click LogonLogon.. The node will start and

The node will start and be updated with the latest alarms andbe updated with the latest alarms and status.

status. 5.9.5

5.9.5 Pages Cannot Be Displayed after Printing to FilePages Cannot Be Displayed after Printing to File

Figure 16 Print to File Problem Figure 16 Print to File Problem

Printing the Notification List to a file by

Printing the Notification List to a file by specifying Microsoftspecifying Microsoft Office Document Image Writer as printer will

Office Document Image Writer as printer will cause local filecause local file access to stop working. As a result, trying

access to stop working. As a result, trying to access a pageto access a page may result in an error

may result in an error message as shown inmessage as shown in Figure 16Figure 16.. Refreshing the notification list may also stop working. To Refreshing the notification list may also stop working. To solvesolve this problem, MINI-LINK Craft needs to be

this problem, MINI-LINK Craft needs to be restarted.restarted.

Reference List

[1]

[1] Accessing a Ne Accessing a Network Element twork Element , 3/1543-CSH 109 32/1-V1., 3/1543-CSH 109 32/1-V1. [2]

[2] Installing or Uninstalling MSM Installing or Uninstalling MSM , 2/1531-CAU 119 2778., 2/1531-CAU 119 2778. [3]

[3] MINI-LINK Craft User Interface DescriptionsMINI-LINK Craft User Interface Descriptions,, 7/1551-CSH7/1551-CSH

109 32/1-V1

109 32/1-V1.. [4]

[4] Personal Health and Safety InformationPersonal Health and Safety Information, 124 46-2885., 124 46-2885. [5]

[5] Supplementary Safety Information for MINI-LINK Supplementary Safety Information for MINI-LINK , 124 46-, 124 46-HSD 101 16/1.

HSD 101 16/1. [6]

[6] SW Management Overview SW Management Overview , 6/1551-CSH 109 32/1-V1., 6/1551-CSH 109 32/1-V1. [7]

[7] System Safety InformationSystem Safety Information, 124 46-2886., 124 46-2886. [8]