RC-2002 Managed Media Converter

User's Manual


Ver. 2.0
18/03/2004


CONTENTS

........... Caution
........... Electronic Emission Notices

1.......... CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
     1.1........ Overview
     1.2........ Features
     1.3........ Checklist
     1.4........ View of the Converter
          1.4.1...... User Interfaces on the Front View (Button, LEDs and Plugs)
          1.4.2...... User Interfaces on the Rear Panel View

2.......... CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION
     2.1........ Network System Wide Basic Configuration
     2.2........ Starting the RC-2002 up
          2.2.1...... Cable and Hardware Installation
          2.2.2...... Management Station Installation
               2.2.2.1.... Installing Management Station through RC-2002 RS-232 Port
               2.2.2.2.... Installing Management Station through RC-2002 TP Port
               2.2.2.3.... Installing Management Station through RC-2002 Fibre Port via Central Site Converter Chassis
          2.2.3...... IP Address Assignment

3.......... CHAPTER 3. OPERATION OF WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT
     3.1........ Web Management Home Overview
     3.2........ Port Current Status
     3.3........ Port Counters
     3.4........ Port Configuration
     3.5........ Configuration
          3.5.1...... System Configuration
               3.5.1.1.... Username / Password Setting
               3.5.1.2.... IP Configuration
               3.5.1.3.... System Time Setting
          3.5.2...... SNMP Configuration
          3.5.3...... Bandwidth Setting
          3.5.4...... Broadcasting Suppression
          3.5.5...... Trap/Alarm Configuration
          3.5.6...... Save Configuration
     3.6........ Diagnostics
     3.7........ Show Log Data
     3.8........ Software Upgrade
     3.9........ Reboot
     3.10....... Logout

4.......... CHAPTER 4. OPERATION OF MENU-DRIVEN CONSOLE
     4.1........ Text-Based Menu-Driven Management Overview
     4.2........ Port Current Status
     4.3........ Port Counters
     4.4........ Port Configuration
     4.5........ Configuration
          4.5.1...... System Configuration
               4.5.1.1.... Username / Password Setting
               4.5.1.2.... IP Configuration
               4.5.1.3.... System Time Setting
          4.5.2...... SNMP Configuration
          4.5.3...... Bandwidth Setting
          4.5.4...... Broadcasting Suppression
          4.5.5...... Trap/Alarm Configuration
          4.5.6...... Save Configuration
     4.6........ Diagnostics
     4.7........ Show Log Data
     4.8........ Software Upgrade
     4.9........ Reboot
     4.10....... Logout

5.......... CHAPTER 5. MAINTENANCE
     5.1....... Resolving No Link Conditions
     5.2....... Q&A

A.......... APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

B.......... APPENDIX B NULL MODEM CABLE SPECIFICATIONS

C.......... APPENDIX C MIB SPECIFICATIONS

D.......... APPENDIX D SOFTWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURES


Caution

Circuit devices are sensitive to static electricity, which can damage their delicate electronics. Dry weather conditions or walking across a carpeted floor may cause you to acquire a static electrical charge.

To protect your device, always:
  • Touch the metal chassis of your computer to ground the static electrical charge before you pick up the circuit device.
  • Pick up the device by holding it on the left and right edges only.

    Electronic Emission Notices

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

    This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.

    European Community (CE) Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

    This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the protection requirements of European Emission Standard EN55022/EN60555-2 and the Generic European Immunity Standard EN50082-1.
    EMC: EN55022(1988) /CISPR-22(1985) class A
      EN60555-2(1995) class A
      EN60555-3 
      IEC1000-4-2(1995) 4K V CD, 8KV, AD
      IEC1000-4-3(1995) 3V/m
      IEC1000-4-4(1995) 1KV – (power line), 0.5KV – (signal line)

    CHAPTER 1. Introduction

    1.1 Overview

    The RC-2002 Managed Converter is designed for conversion between 10/100Base-TX and 100Base-FX Fast Ethernet. With a SNMP agent, web-based management and Telnet text-based manual driven management, the network administrator can logon to the converter to monitor, configure and control the activity of each port. In addition, the converter implements bandwidth rating management capabilities via its intelligent software. The overall network management is enhanced, and the network efficiency is also improved to accommodate and deliver high bandwidth applications.

    1.2 Features

    The RC-2002 Managed Converter provides the following management features to allow network administration to be as simple and easy as possible.

    1.3 Checklist

    Before you start installing the converter, please verify that the package contains the following:
    Please notify your sales representative immediately if any of the aforementioned items are missing or damaged.

    1.4 View of the Converter


    1.4.1 User Interfaces on the Front View (Button, LEDs and Plugs)


    LED Indicators

    LED Colour Function
    System LED
    Power Green Lit when power is on
    10/100Mbps Ethernet TP Port LED
    Link/ACT Green Lit when connection with remote device is good
    Blinks when any traffic is present
    Off when cable connection is not good
    100 Green Lit when 100Mbps speed is active
    Off when 10Mbps speed is active
    FDX/COL Amber Lit when full-duplex mode is active
    Off when half-duplex mode is active
    Blinks when any collision is present
    100Mbps Fast Ethernet FX Port LED
    Link/ACT Green Lit when connection with remote device is good
    Blinks when any traffic is present
    Off when cable connection is not good
    100 Green Lit green when 100Mbps speed is active
    FDX/COL Amber Lit when full-duplex mode is active
    Off when half-duplex mode is active
    Blinks when any collision is present

    1.4.2 User Interfaces on the Rear Panel View

    The serial port cable is attached directly to a DCE device through the supplied RS-232 cable for console management.

    CHAPTER 2. Installation

    2.1 Network System Wide Basic Configuration

    The RC-2002 managed Converter consists of 1x RJ-45 port with auto MDIX and 1x Fibre Port, with support for SC/ST, MT-RJ, VF-45, LC, Bidi-LC and Bidi-SC connections. For more information on the standard technical specifications of the converter, please refer to Appendix A.

    Two typical applications for the RC-2002 Converter:

    - Central Site/Remote site application is used in ISP. (See Fig. 2-1)
    - Peer-to-peer application is used in two remote offices. (See Fig. 2-2)



    Fig. 2-1 is a system wide basic reference connection diagram. This diagram demonstrates how the RC-2002 Managed Converter connects with other network devices and hosts.



    The Managed Media Converters embedded web server, SNMP agent and Telnet software, etc. can be used at a remote PC with any installed web browser, SNMP or Telnet application for network management.



    2.2 Starting the RC-2002 up

    This section will give users a quick start for:

    - Cable and Hardware Installation
    - Management Station Installation
         - Software booting and configuration

    2.2.1 Cable and Hardware Installation

    SC/ST/LC Converter Models
    Multi Mode Half Duplex 412m
    Multi Mode Full Duplex 2km
    Single Mode Half Duplex 412m
    Single Mode Full Duplex 20/40/60/80/100km

    Note: Please ensure that the RX connection of the fibre port is connected to the TX connection of the fibre port on the connecting device, and vice versa.

    2.2.2 Management Station Installation

    The RC-2002 managed ethernet converter is equipped with a (RS-232)serial port, Fast Ethernet 10/100 TP port and a Fast Ethernet 100Base-FX port. For configuration purposes either the copper port or the fibre port can be used.

    2.2.2.1 Installing Management Station through RC-2002 RS-232 Port

    To configure the RC-2002 series converter via the attached RS-232 serial port connect the supplied cable to a DCE device (PC) and run a terminal program such as hyper-terminal.

    To connect the Managed Media Converter to the console user interface:
    1. Locate the correct RS-232 serial cable with female DB-9 connectors. Please refer to Appendix B for more details on Null Modem Cable Specifications.
    2. Attach the DB-9 female cable to the male DB-9 serial port on the Managed Media Converter.
    3. Attach the other end of the serial cable to an ASCII terminal emulator. For example, Windows98/2000/XP HyperTerminal utility.
      The RC-2002 converter uses the following serial port parameter values:

      Baud rate: 57600
      Stop bits: 1
      Data bits: 8
      Parity: N
      Flow control: none

    4. When the terminal emulator is connected to the RC-2002, press the key, the login prompt will now be shown on the screen. The default username and password is shown below:

      Username: admin
      Password: admin

    5. Please refer to Section 4-1 Console Management for details about console user interface operating description.

    2.2.2.2 Installing Management Station through RC-2002 TP Port



    Fig. 2-5, is a simple example to show you the first step in connecting your computer to the converter.
    1. Attach a Cat. 5 TP cable between your PC and the TP port of the RC-2002 converter.
    2. Boot up the converter.
    3. Either run a terminal simulator and invoke a telnet session on your PC, or run your browser software.
    Now that you are connected, the login screen will be displayed as shown in Fig. 2-6. Enter the default username “admin” and the default password “admin” and hit Enter, the menu screen will now be displayed as shown in Fig. 2-7.





    2.2.2.3 Installing Management Station through RC-2002 Fibre Port via Central Site Converter Chassis



    Warning:
    Both the RC-2202 and the PC's IP address must be on the same subnet range, please ensure that the appropriate subnet mask has be used.

    To connect the RC-2002 converters fibre port to the central site management station via fibre optic cable:
    1. Attach the fibre connector to the Managed Media Converter.
    2. Attach the other end of cable to the Central Media Converter Chassis.
    3. At central site:
      • Install and connect a PC to the TP port of the Central Media Converter Chassis with Cat. 5 UTP network cable (or via a switch).
      • Assign a public or private IP address in accordance with each network site. Please refer to Fig. 2-10 about the Managed Media converter default IP address information.

    2.2.3 IP Address Assignment

    There are three parameters, including IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway, which need to be entered.

    First, IP Address: Enter appropriate IP address for your network.
    Please ensure that this address is not being used elsewhere on your network.

    Second, Subnet Mask: Enter appropriate subnet mask for your network.
    Any subnet mask such as 255.255.255.x is allowable in this case.

    Third, Default Gateway is also known as default router. It will route local network packets to other networks where other devices amy be located. The default gateway should be provided by your network administrator. The Default Gateway parameter format is the same as the IP address.
    Note:
    1. For IP address assignment, there is a simple rule that exists and must be obeyed. Basically, the Internet addresses are categorized into class A, B and C. The IP addresses for Class A are those less than 126.255.255.255 The IP addresses for Class B are ranged from 128.0.0.0 – 191.255.255.255 The IP addresses for Class C are ranged from 192.0.0.0 – 223.255.255.255 The rest of the IP addresses are for multicast and broadcast.
    2. The subnet mask is used to separate the host addresses from the network addresses. For example, there are 255 IP addresses in a class C network, but they are considered as a single network. When we want to have more than two independent networks in an office, a partition to the network must be performed. In this case, a subnet mask must be applied.
    3. Private IP address, IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) has reserved three blocks of IP address for private networks:

      Class A: 10.0.0.0 --- 10.255.255.255
      Class B: 172.16.0.0 --- 172.31.255.255
      Class C: 192.168.0.0 --- 192.168.255.255
    Please refer to RFC 1597 and RFC 1466 for more information.

    CHAPTER 3. Operation of Web-based Management

    1. The RC-2002 converter provides a built in web server for easy administration and monitoring. The converter can be managed via the copper or the fibre interface. If you need to change the default IP address for first use, then you will need to use the console to modify the IP address. Please refer to Chapter 4 for more details.

      The default values for the RC-2002 Converter are as follows:
      IP Address: 192.168.1.1
      Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
      Default Gateway: 192.168.1.254
      Username: admin
      Password: admin

    2. Once you have configured the IP address accordingly you can now open up a web browser and enter the devices IP address. For instance, http://192.168.1.1, you will now be prompted for a username and password, enter the username and password as above.

    3.1 Web Management Home Overview

    After you have logged in to the converter the Home page and Main Menu will be displayed. The main functions of the converter will be listed on the left side of the browser. At the top of the screen is the layout of the front panel. In the middle section of the page is the system information. The main functions will be introduced in the following sections.

    On the front panel, The LED's are displayed according to the connections on the physical hardware. If the fibre or copper ports have link the LED's will be green, if there is no link present the LED's will be red.

    The main functions of the converter are "Port Status & Counter", "System Information", "Configuration", "Diagnostics", "Show Log Data", "Software Upgrade", "Reboot" and "Logout".

    Function name:

    System Information

    Function description:

    Show the basic system information.



    Parameter description:
    Model Name:
    The model name of this product.
    System Description:
    Managed Media Converter
    Location:
    Basically, it is where the converter is located, user-defined.
    Contact:
    Basically, it is the contact window in charge of the maintenance of this converter, user-defined.
    System Up Time:
    The time accumulated since the converter was powered up. It's format is day, hour, minute, second.
    Current Time:
    Shows the system time of the converter. It's format: day of week, month, day, hours : minutes : seconds, year. For Instance, Tues, Mar. 23, 9:51:43, 2004.
    MAC Address:
    It is the MAC Address of the management agent in this converter.
    BIOS Version:
    The version of the BIOS in this converter.
    Firmware Version:
    The firmware version in this converter.
    Hardware-Mechanical Version:
    The hardware and mechanical version. The figure before the hyphen is the hardware version, the figure after the hyphen is the mechanical version.
    RAM Size:
    The size of the DRAM in this converter.
    Flash Size:
    The size of the flash memory in this converter.
    System Temperature:
    The air temperature inside the converter.
    Series Number:
    The serial number of the converter.
    Port:
    Shows the number of and the types of ports on the converter.
    Power Voltage:
    Shows the figure of the DC voltage from the power source in the converter.
    Case Detection:
    Shows the status of the upper case of the converter. When the case lid is off, it shows "Open"; otherwise, it shows 'Close".

    3.2 Port Current Status

    Function name:

    Port Current Status

    Function description:

    Display the current port status of the RC-2002.



    Parameter Description:
    Port:
    Displays copper and fibre ports. The copper port is the RC-2002's ethernet 10/100Mbps UTP interface. The fibre port is the RC-2002's ethernet 100Mbps fibre interface
    Port State:
    Shows whether the communication capability of the port is Enabled or Disabled. When enabled, traffic can be transmitted and received via this port. When disabled, no traffic can be transferred through this port. Port state is configured by the user. Default is Enabled.
    Auto Negotiation:
    Two modes are supported on the RC-2002, they are auto-negotiation Enabled or Disabled. When auto-negotiation is Enabled, the two devices will negotiate the speed and duplex settings for communication. When Disabled, both devices must have the same speed and duplex settings, otherwise the two devices will not be able to communicate with each other.

    Default: Copper port is Enabled, Fibre port is Disabled.
    Speed/Duplex Mode:
    Displays the speed and duplex settings for each port. For the Copper port there are two speeds supported 10Mbps and 100Mbps, the fibre port will only run at 100Mbps. Supported Duplex types are Half and Full. The status of the speed/duplex settings are determined by 1) the negotiation of both the local port and the partner device when auto-negotiation mode is Enabled, or 2) when auto-negotiation is Disabled, the user will set the speed and duplex settings.
    Flow Control: Enabled, Disabled
    Display's each ports flow control status. There are two types of flow control in ethernet, Backpressure for half duplex and Pause flow control (IEEE 802.3x) for full duplex operation. The RC-2002 supports both types of flow control. When set to half duplex the flow control will always be Enabled. When set to full duplex, it can be Enabled or Disabled.
    Default setting is Enabled.
    Port Link: Up, Down
    Shows whether the ports link is active or not. If the link is connected to a working device, the link will show as Up if not it will show as Down.
    Media Type: UTP Cable, Fibre Cable
    Only Fibre Cable and UTP Cable are in this model.
    Fibre Connector:
    Display's the connector type, for instance, UTP, SC, ST, LC and so on.
    Fibre Mode:
    Display's the fibre mode, for instance, Multi Mode, Single Mode.
    Fibre Cable:
    Display's the cable type, for instance, Dual Wire, Single Wire.
    Fibre Wavelength:
    Display's the wavelength of the light transmitted in the fibre, for instance, 1310nm, 1550nm.
    Fibre Distance:
    Display's the maximum distance the port supports, for instance, 100m, 20km, 40km and so on.

    3.3 Port Counters

    Function name:

    Port Counters

    Function description:

    Display the counting of each ports traffic, sorted according to the items described in the parameter description.



    Parameter description:
    Refresh Interval:
    The Refresh Interval selection on the web management is used to set or change the web counters refresh period. It can be set from 3 seconds to 10 seconds.
    TP Port:
    Ethernet 10/100Mbps UTP interface of the RC-2002.
    Fibre Port:
    Ethernet 100Mbps fibre interface of the RC-2002.
    Rx Packet Counter:
    The number of packets received.
    Rx Byte Counter:
    Total received bytes.
    Tx Packet Counter:
    The number of packets transmitted.
    Tx Byte Counter:
    Total transmitted bytes.
    Error Counter:
    The number of received packets that are treated as bad.
    Collision Counter:
    Collision times.
    TX Speed (bps):
    Shows the average transmission rate in bits per second. The time interval is user-defined.
    Rx Speed (bps):
    Shows the average received data rate in bits per second. The time interval is user-defined.

    3.4 Port Configuration

    Function name:

    Port Configuration

    Function description:

    Changes the state and configuration of each port.



    Parameter description:
    Port:
    The TP Port is the RC-2002's Ethernet UTP Interface.
    The Fibre Port is the RC-2002's Ethernet Fibre Interface.
    State:
    Shows if the communication capabilities of the port is Enabled or Disabled. When Enabled, traffic can be transmitted and received via this port. When Disabled, the port is blocked and no traffic can be transferred through this port. The Port State is configured by the user. There are only two states available Enable and Disable. If the ports state is set to Disabled, then that port is prohibited from passing any traffic, even if it has link.
    The default value is Enabled.
    Auto Negotiation:
    Two states can be chosen, Enable and Disable. Enable means the port will use the auto-negotiation algorithm to exchange the speed, duplex and flow control settings with the linked partner. When enabled, the speed, duplex mode and flow control settings may change. Disable means that forced mode will be used. When disabled, if you want to set up a connection successfully, the port configuration should be the same for the local port and the linked partner. If their configuration is different, link between the two devices may not be established. The RC-2002, fibre port supports forced mode only.
    Speed/Duplex:
    Is used to set the speed and duplex settings. The copper port can either run at 10Mbps or 100Mbps and can run at half or full duplex. The fibre port can only run at 100Mbps and can also run at half or full duplex.
    Flow Control:
    There are two modes that can be chosen, Enable and Disable. If flow control is set to Enable, both parties can send PAUSE frames to the transmitting device if the receiving port is to busy to handle the requests. When set to Disable, flow control will not exist on that port and if the port is to busy to handle the request the packet will be dropped.
    Default: Enable

    3.5 Configuration

    There are four major configuration folders, including:

    3.5.1 System Configuration

    There are three functions contained in the System Configuration function folder. They are Username/Password Setting, IP Configuration and System Time Setting.

    3.5.1.1 Username / Password Setting

    Function name:

    Username/Password Setting

    Function description:

    Only the administrator can create, modify or delete the username and password. The administrator can modify other guest identities passwords without having to confirm the password, but when modifying the administrator password the password must be confirmed. The guest-equivalent identity can only modify his own password. Please note that you must confirm the administrator/guest identity by ticking the check box prior to changing the username and password.
    Default settings are as follows:

    Username: admin
    Password: admin



    3.5.1.2 IP Configuration

    The IP configuration is one of the most important configurations in the RC-2002. Without the correct settings the network manager will not be able to see the device. The RC-2002 supports both manual IP address setting and automatic IP address setting via a DHCP Server. When the IP address is changed you must reboot the converter for the setting to take effect.

    Function name:

    IP Configuration

    Function description:

    Set IP address, subnet mask and default gateway for the RC-2002.



    Parameter description:
    DHCP:
    The RC-2002 supports DHCP client mode, which allows the converter to obtain an IP address automatically if this function is set to Enable. The RC-2002 will find the DHCP server on the network and request an IP address. If there is no DHCP server available on the network the RC-2002 will count down from 60 seconds, if the DHCP server still does not respond the RC-2002 will use it's last pre-configured IP address. If this function is set to Disable, you will have to set an IP address manually.
    Default: Disable
    IP Address:
    If the DHCP function is set to Disable the user can configure the IP settings for the converter.
    Default: 192.168.1.1
    Subnet Mask:
    Set the subnet mask to a value corresponding to your current network settings.
    Default: 255.255.255.0
    Default Gateway:
    Set an IP address for a gateway to handle those packets that do not meet the rules predefined in a device. If a packet does not meet the criteria for other routers, then it must be sent to a default router. This means any packet with undefined TCP/IP information will be sent to this device unconditionally.
    Default: 192.168.1.254

    3.5.1.3 System Time Setting

    The RC-2002 provides manual and automatic ways to set the system time via NTP. Manual setting is simple, you just input the "Year", "Month", "Day", "Hour", "Minute" and "Second" within the valid value range indicated in each item. If you input an invalid value, for example, 61 in minute, the converter will change the value to 59.

    NTP is a well known protocol used to synchronise the clock of the RC-2002 system time over a network. NTP, an internet draft standard formalised in RFC 1305, has been adopted on the system version 3 protocol. The RC-2002 provides four built-in real internet site NTP server IP addresses and a user-defined NTP server IP address. The time zone is Greenwich-centered which uses the expression form of GMT +/- xx hours.

    Function name:

    System Time Setting

    Function description:

    Set the system time manually or get the network time from a NTP server for system time reference in the RC-2002.



    Parameter description:
    Manual:
    The user can key in the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute and Second directly to synchronise the system time with the local time.

    Default: Year=2000, Month=1, Day=1, Hour=0, Minute=0 Second=0
    NTP:
    Select the NTP protocol to synchronise the system time, you will only need to choose a NTP server and select a Time Zone. Then, click the Apply button, the system will take effect immediately. This will not automatically update the system time periodically.

    3.5.2 SNMP Configuration

    Function name:

    SNMP Configuration

    Function description:

    Any network management station running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) can manage the converter which is equipped with an SNMP Agent, provided that the Management Information Base (MIB) is installed correctly on the management station. SNMP is a protocol that is used to govern the transfer of information between a SNMP Manager and Agent. The SNMP agent will only run on the converter if you have enabled SNMP. If disabled the related community name, trap host IP address, trap and RMON counters will be ignored.

    In the SNMP Configuration function, the community string is used as a password to authenticate the request. If both devices have the same community name, then they can talk to each other; otherwise, the network management unit cannot access the converter via the SNMP protocol. To set up a trap host means to create a trap manager by assigning an IP address to receive the trap message. In other words, the trap host is a network management unit with a SNMP manager which receives the trap messages from the converter. You can configure up to 4 trap hosts to prevent important trap messages from being lost.

    A SNMP manager must pass the authentication so that it can access the agent. So, both parties must have the same community name. You can also define the system name, system location and contact person for easy management via the SNMP manager. Fill in the data, then click the Apply button to apply the new settings.



    Parameter description:
    SNMP:
    SNMP enable/disable selection. Default is Enable.
    Get Community:
    User-definable community name for the authentication of the SNMP Get Community, the default is public.
    Set Community:
    User-definable community name for the authentication of SNMP Set Community, the default is private.
    Trap Host 1 IP Address:
    To set up a trap host IP address in order to receive RC-2002’s trap messages. The default host 1 IP address 0.0.0.0 means that the transmission of trap message to host 1 is disabled.
    Community (Host 1):
    User-definable community name for the authentication of SNMP Trap community for host 1, the default is public.
    Trap Host 2 IP Address:
    This parameter setting is the same as Trap Host 1 IP Address.
    Community (Host 2):
    This parameter setting is the same as Community (Host 1). The default is public.
    Trap Host 3 IP Address:
    This parameter setting is the same as Trap Host 1 IP Address.
    Community (Host 3):
    This parameter setting is the same as Community (Host 1). The default is public.
    Trap Host 4 IP Address:
    This parameter setting is the same as Trap Host 1 IP Address.
    Community (Host 4):
    This parameter setting is the same as Community (Host 1). The default is public.
    Cold Start Trap:
    This trap packet will be sent while the RC-2002 Converter’s power is cycling.
    Warm Start Trap:
    This trap packet will be sent while rebooting the RC-2002 Converter by means of pressing the RC-2002’s RESET button or running Reboot function of software.
    Link Down Trap:
    This trap packet will be sent while the RC-2002 Converter’s UTP link status has changed from up to down. The Link Down Trap Packet will not be sent while the RC-2002 Converter’s fibre port link status has changed from up to down. The fibre port Link Down Event will be stored in the Log Data.
    Link Up Trap:
    This trap packet will be sent while the RC-2002 Converter’s UTP or Fibre port link status has changed from down to up.
    Authentication Failure Trap:
    This trap packet will be sent while the RC-2002 SNMP agent authentication failure occurs. Authentication failure means that the SNMP agent receives a SNMP request with an incorrect community name.


    3.5.3 Bandwidth Setting

    Function name:

    Bandwidth setting

    Function description:

    The bandwidth setting for the converter can be adjusted in increments of 5Mbps.
    e.g. 0, 5, 10, 15, ........95, 100Mbps.
    You can use the pull down list to select the rated bandwidth you would like to set in the convertor, The setting will take affect and be saved after clicking the Apply button.
    The default is 100Mbps.



    3.5.4 Broadcasting Suppression

    Function name:

    Broadcasting Suppression

    Function description:

    The Broadcasting Suppression function is used to spread the request of broadcast packets into a larger time frame to prevent traffic congestion due to broadcast packets from multiple network devices trying to connect to NMS, boot servers or DHCP servers.

    The RC-2002 supports a random delay time for DHCP and boot delay for each device. This suppresses the broadcast storm when all devices are at booting stage at the same time. The maximum user-defined delay time is 30 sec. If the Broadcasting Suppression function is enabled, the delay time is set randomly, ranging from 0 to 30 seconds, because the exact delay time is computed by the converter itself. The default is “Disable”.



    3.5.5 Trap/Alarm Configuration

    Function name:

    Trap Events Configuration

    Function description:

    The Trap Events Configuration function is used to enable the Managed Media Converter to send out trap information while pre-defined trap events occur. The RC-2002 offers 13 different trap events to users for converter management. The trap information can be sent out in three ways, including e-mail, mobile phone SMS (short message system) and Traps. You can select what traps you want to be sent by ticking the appropriate tick box next to each trap as shown on the web page below.



    Parameter description:
    Temperature Over/Under: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Issue alarm message via E-mail and SMS, when the RC-2002's inside temperature of the case is over 50° celsius or under 4° celsius. The default setting is shown as below:
    E-mail: Send "Temperature Abnormal" alarm message by E-mail when the case's inside temperature is over 52° celsius or under 4° celsius.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Send "Temperature Abnormal" alarm message by Short Message System when the case's inside temperature is over 52° celsius or under 4° celsius.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when the case's inside temperature is over 52° celsius or under 4° celsius.
    Default: Unchecked
    Temperature Normal: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Issue an alarm message via E-mail and SMS, when the RC-2002's inside temperature of the case recover's from (over 52° celsius or under 4° celsius) to under (48° celsius and over 4° celsius). The default setting is shown as below:
    E-mail: Send “Temperature Normal” alarm message by E-mail when the case's inside temperature recover's to normal status.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Send “Temperature Normal” alarm message by Short Message System when the case's inside temperature recover's to normal status.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when the case's inside temperature recovers to normal status.
    Default: Unchecked
    VDC Over/Under: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Default setting is as below:
    E-mail: Send alarm message by E-mail when the DC Voltage is over 5.25V or under 4.75V.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Send short message to mobile phone when the DC Voltage is over 5.25V or under 4.75V.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when the DC Voltage is over 5.25V or under 4.75V.
    Default: Unchecked
    VDC Normal: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Default setting is as below:
    E-mail: Do not send alarm message by E-mail.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Do not send short message to mobile phone.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver.
    Default: Unchecked
    Case Open: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Issue alarm message via E-mail and SMS, when the RC-2002’s case was opened. The default setting is shown as below:
    E-mail: Send “Case Opened” alarm message by E-mail when case is opened.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Send “Case Opened” alarm message by Short Message System when case is opened.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when case is opened.
    Default: Unchecked
    Case Close: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Issue alarm message via E-mail and SMS, when the RC-2002’s case was closed. The default setting is shown as below:
    E-mail: Do not send “Case Closed” alarm message by E-mail when case is closed.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Do not send “Case Closed” alarm message by Short Message System when case is closed.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when case is closed.
    Default: Unchecked
    Bandwidth Changed: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Default setting is as below:
    E-mail: Send alarm message by E-mail when the bandwidth control setting has been changed.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Send short message to mobile phone when the bandwidth control setting has been changed.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when the bandwidth control setting has been changed.
    Default: Unchecked
    Flash Write Fail: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Default setting is as below:
    E-mail: Do not send alarm message by E-mail when the device's “Flash Write Fail” event occurs.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Do not send short message to mobile phone when the device's “Flash Write Fail” event occurs.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when the device's “Flash Write Fail” event occurs.
    Default: Unchecked
    Cold Start: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Default setting is as below:
    E-mail: Do not send alarm message by E-mail when the device restarts by the cold boot method.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Do not send short message to mobile phone when the device restarts by the cold boot method.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when the device restarts by the cold boot method.
    Default: Checked
    Warm Start: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Default setting is as below:
    E-mail: Do not send alarm message by E-mail when the device restarts by the warm boot method.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Do not send short message to mobile phone when he device restarts by the warm boot method. Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when he device restarts by the warm boot method. Default: Checked
    Link Down: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Default setting is as below:
    E-mail: Send alarm message by E-mail when the device's Ethernet port link goes down.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Send short message to mobile phone when the device's Ethernet port link goes down.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when the device's Ethernet port link goes down.
    Default: Checked
    Link Up: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Default setting is as below:
    E-mail: Do not send alarm message by E-mail when the device's Ethernet port link comes up.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Do not send short message to mobile phone when the device's Ethernet port link comes up.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when the device's Ethernet port link comes up.
    Default: Checked
    Authentication Failure: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Default setting is as below:
    E-mail: Do not send alarm message by E-mail when the device receives a SNMP get or set request with a wrong community name.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Do not send short message to mobile phone when the device receives a SNMP get or set request with a wrong community name.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when the device receives a SNMP get or set request with a wrong community name.
    Default: Checked
    Function name:
    Alarm Configuration
    Function description:
    Alarm configuration is used to configure the persons who should receive the alarm message via either email or SMS, or both. It depends on your settings. An email address or a mobile phone number has to be set in the web page of the alarm configuration (See Fig.3-13~3-14). Then, the user can read the trap information from the email or the mobile phone. This function provides 6 email addresses and 6 mobile phone numbers at most. The 13 different trap events will be sent out to the SNMP Manager when the trap event occurs. After ticking trap events, you can fill in your desired email addresses and mobile phone numbers. Then, please click the Apply button to complete the alarm configuration. It will take effect in a few seconds.

    Note: SMS may not work in your mobile phone system. It is customised for different systems.
    Parameter description:
    E-mail:
    Mail Server: the IP address of the server transferring your email.
    Username: your username on the mail server.
    Password: your password on the mail server.
    Email Address 1 – 6: email address that would like to receive the alarm message.
    SMS:
    Username: your ISP username.
    Password: your ISP username.
    Mobile Phone 1-6: the mobile phone number that would like to receive the alarm message.






    3.5.6 Save Configuration

    The RC-2002 supports three copies of the configuration, including the default configuration, the working configuration and the user configuration for your configuration management. All of them are listed and described below respectively.

    Function name:

    Save As User Configuration

    Function description:

    Save As User Configuration function can save the current configuration as a user configuration file in flash memory.



    Function name:

    Restore Default Configuration

    Function description:

    Restore Default Configuration function can retrieve the ex-factory setting to replace the working configuration.



    Function name:

    Restore User Configuration

    Function description:

    Restore User Configuration function can retrieve the previous confirmed working configuration stored in the flash memory to update the user’s current working configuration. When completing restoration of the configuration, the system’s working configuration is updated and will be change to the new configuration immediately.



    3.6 Diagnostics

    Function name:

    Diagnostics

    Function description:

    The Diagnostics function provides a set of basic system diagnosis. It let users know whether the system is healthy or needs to be fixed. The basic system check includes UART test, DRAM test, Flash test, Temperature detection, Voltage detection and Case detection.



    Function name:

    Loopback Test

    Function description:

    In the Loopback Test function, there are two different loopback tests. One is an Internal Loopback Test and the other is an External Loopback Test. The former test function will not send the test signal outside the RC-2002 converter box. The test signal only wraps around in the RC-2002 converter box. As to the latter test function, it will send the test signal to its link partner. If you do not have them connected to active network devices, i.e. the ports do not have link, the RC-2002 will report the port numbers as failed. If they all are ok, it just shows OK.

    Note: Whatever you choose Internal Loopback Test or External Loopback Test, these two functions will interfere with the normal system operation.



    Function name:

    Ping Test

    Function description:

    Ping Test function is a tool for detecting if the target device is alive or not through the ICMP protocol which abounds with report messages. The RC-2002 provides a Ping Test function to let you know if the target device is available or not. You can simply fill in a known IP address and then click the Ping Now button. After a few seconds, the RC-2002 will report whether the pinged device is alive or dead.

    Parameter description:

    IP Address: an IP address with the version of v4, e.g. 192.168.1.1.
    Default Gateway: IP address of the default gateway.
    For more details, please see the section of IP address in Chapter 2.

    Function name:

    Auto Ping Configuration

    Function description:

    Auto Ping Configuration is used to test one or two target devices periodically with a period of time, which is programmable. This can detect if the target device or the device itself is dead, and it helps you debug any network problems. The RC-2002 can auto-ping two network devices at the same time.

    Parameter description:

    Ping Interval:

    This parameter is used to instruct the RC-2002 periodically pinging the target device with the time interval you assigned.
    Programmable time range: 1 – 60 minutes.
    Default: 10 minutes.

    Host IP Address 1/2 and Current Default Gateway:

    These are IP addresses with the format of version 4. For more information, please see the section of IP address in Chapter 2.

    3.7 Show Log Data

    This function shows the log data. The RC-2002 provides one type of trap log data for users. There are 8 private trap logs and 5 public trap logs. The RC-2002 supports a total of 20 log entries. For more details on log items, please refer to the section of Trap/Alarm Configuration and SNMP Configuration. User logs include user login and logout.

    Function name:

    Trap Log Data

    Function description:

    The Trap Log Data is displaying the log items including all SNMP Private Trap events, SNMP Public traps and user logs occured in the system. In the report table, No, Time and Events are three fields contained in each trap record.

    Parameter description:

    No:

    Display the order number when the trap occured.

    Time:

    Display the time that the trap occured.

    Events:

    Display the trap event name.

    3.8 Software Upgrade

    The Software Upgrade tool is used to help upgrade the software function in order to fix or improve the functionality of the converter. The RC-2002 provides a TFTP client for software upgrade. This can be done through the ethernet port.

    Function name:

    Software Upgrade

    Function description:

    The RC-2002 supports a TFTP upgrade tool for upgrading software. If you need to upgrade the software to a newer version, you must follow two procedures:
    1. Specifying the IP address of the TFTP server. In this field, the IP address of your TFTP server should be filled in.
    2. Specifying the filename and where the file is located. You must specify the full path and filename.
    Once you press the Apply button, the RC-2002 will prompt you to reconfirm. Then, the RC-2002 starts downloading software from the TFTP server if you selected the OK button. If you selected the Cancel button it will return to the previous screen.

    If your download is not successful, RC-2002 will also return to the “Software Upgrade” screen and it will not upgrade the software.

    When download is completed, the RC-2002 starts upgrading software. A reboot message will be prompted after completing the upgrade process. At this time, you must reboot the RC-2002 to enable the new software.

    Parameter description:

    TFTP Server:

    A TFTP server stores the image file you want to upgrade.

    Path and Filename:

    The File path and filename of the image file you want to upgrade.

    3.9 Reboot

    We offer you many ways to reboot the RC-2002, including power up, hardware reset and software reset. You can press the RESET button on the front panel to reset the RC-2002. After upgrading software, changing IP configuration or changing VLAN mode configuration, you must reboot to have the new configuration take effect. Here we are discussing the software reset function “reboot” in the main menu.

    Function name:

    Reboot

    Function description:

    Reboot the RC-2002. Reboot takes the same effect as the RESET button on the front panel of the RC-2002 converter. It will take around thirty (30) seconds to complete the system boot.

    3.10 Logout

    You can manually logout of the RC-2002 by performing the Logout function. You can also configure the Rc-2002 to logout automatically.

    Function name:

    Logout

    Function description:

    The RC-2002 allows you to logout of the system to prevent other users from accessing the system without permission. If you do not logout and exit the browser, the RC-2002 will automatically logout for you.

    Parameter description:

    Auto Logout:

    Select On/OFF. Default is ON. If it is “ON” and no action is performed or no key is pressed in any function screen for more than 3 minutes, the RC-2002 will logout automatically.

    4. Operation of Menu-driven Console

    1. The Managed Media Converter RC-2002 also provides a text-based menu- driven console by RS-232 terminal or Ethernet Port (telnet) to manage and monitor the port activity. Usually, in order to have the device connected to the management station, the console is used to change the settings such as IP address for the first time. For the detailed connection steps, please refer to the Section 2-2-2 in Chapter 2.

      Now, you can use the console to modify the IP setting through telnet program.

      The default values of the RC-2002 converter are as follows:
      IP Address: 192.168.1.1
      Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
      Default Gateway: 192.168.1.254
      Username: admin
      Password: admin

    2. For instance, you can run a telnet session to 192.168.1.1, you will now be prompted for a username and password, enter the username and password as above.

    4.1 Text-Based Menu-Driven Management Overview

    After you have logged in to the converter the Main Menu will be displayed. On the menu, the user can use the arrow keys to navigate between each item and to press the Enter key to select the item you would like. The ESC key is used to return to the previous page.

    The main functions of the converter will be listed in the middle of the console. The main functions of the converter are "Port Status & Counter", "System Information", "Configuration", "Diagnostics", "Show Log Data", "Software Upgrade", "Reboot" and "Logout".



    Function name:

    System Information

    Function description:

    Show the basic system information.



    Parameter description:
    Model Name:
    The model name of this product.
    System Description:
    Managed Media Converter
    Location:
    Basically, it is where the converter is located, user-defined.
    Contact:
    Basically, it is the contact window in charge of the maintenance of this converter, user-defined.
    System Up Time:
    The time accumulated since the converter was powered up. It's format is day, hour, minute, second.
    Current Time:
    Shows the system time of the converter. It's format: day of week, month, day, hours : minutes : seconds, year. For Instance, Tues, Mar. 23, 9:51:43, 2004.
    MAC Address:
    It is the MAC Address of the management agent in this converter.
    BIOS Version:
    The version of the BIOS in this converter.
    Firmware Version:
    The firmware version in this converter.
    Hardware-Mechanical Version:
    The hardware and mechanical version. The figure before the hyphen is the hardware version, the figure after the hyphen is the mechanical version.
    RAM Size:
    The size of the DRAM in this converter.
    Flash Size:
    The size of the flash memory in this converter.
    System Temperature:
    The air temperature inside the converter.
    Series Number:
    The serial number of the converter.
    Device Port:
    Shows the number of and the types of ports on the converter.
    Power Voltage:
    Shows the figure of the DC voltage from the power source in the converter.
    Case Detection:
    Shows the status of the upper case of the converter. When the case lid is off, it shows "Open"; otherwise, it shows 'Close".

    4.2 Port Current Status

    Function name:

    Port Current Status

    Function description:

    Display the current port status of the RC-2002.





    Parameter Description:
    Port:
    Displays copper and fibre ports. The copper port is the RC-2002's ethernet 10/100Mbps UTP interface. The fibre port is the RC-2002's ethernet 100Mbps fibre interface
    Port State:
    Shows whether the communication capability of the port is Enabled or Disabled. When enabled, traffic can be transmitted and received via this port. When disabled, no traffic can be transferred through this port. Port state is configured by the user. Default is Enabled.
    Auto Negotiation:
    Two modes are supported on the RC-2002, they are auto-negotiation Enabled or Disabled. When auto-negotiation is Enabled, the two devices will negotiate the speed and duplex settings for communication. When Disabled, both devices must have the same speed and duplex settings, otherwise the two devices will not be able to communicate with each other.

    Default: Copper port is Enabled, Fibre port is Disabled.
    Speed/Duplex Mode:
    Displays the speed and duplex settings for each port. For the Copper port there are two speeds supported 10Mbps and 100Mbps, the fibre port will only run at 100Mbps. Supported Duplex types are Half and Full. The status of the speed/duplex settings are determined by 1) the negotiation of both the local port and the partner device when auto-negotiation mode is Enabled, or 2) when auto-negotiation is Disabled, the user will set the speed and duplex settings.
    Flow Control: Enabled, Disabled
    Display's each ports flow control status. There are two types of flow control in ethernet, Backpressure for half duplex and Pause flow control (IEEE 802.3x) for full duplex operation. The RC-2002 supports both types of flow control. When set to half duplex the flow control will always be Enabled. When set to full duplex, it can be Enabled or Disabled.
    Default setting is Enabled.
    Port Link: Up, Down
    Shows whether the ports link is active or not. If the link is connected to a working device, the link will show as Up if not it will show as Down.
    Media Type: UTP Cable, Fibre Cable
    Only Fibre Cable and UTP Cable are in this model.
    Fibre Connector:
    Display's the connector type, for instance, UTP, SC, ST, LC and so on.
    Fibre Mode:
    Display's the fibre mode, for instance, Multi Mode, Single Mode.
    Fibre Cable:
    Display's the cable type, for instance, Dual Wire, Single Wire.
    Fibre Wavelength:
    Display's the wavelength of the light transmitted in the fibre, for instance, 1310nm, 1550nm.
    Fibre Distance:
    Display's the maximum distance the port supports, for instance, 100m, 20km, 40km and so on.

    4.3 Port Counters

    Function name:

    Port Counters

    Function description:

    Display the counting of each ports traffic, sorted according to the items described in the parameter description.





    Parameter description:
    Refresh Interval:
    The Refresh Interval selection on the web management is used to set or change the web counters refresh period. It can be set from 3 seconds to 10 seconds.
    TP Port:
    Ethernet 10/100Mbps UTP interface of the RC-2002.
    Fibre Port:
    Ethernet 100Mbps fibre interface of the RC-2002.
    Rx Packet Counter:
    The number of packets received.
    Rx Byte Counter:
    Total received bytes.
    Tx Packet Counter:
    The number of packets transmitted.
    Tx Byte Counter:
    Total transmitted bytes.
    Error Counter:
    The number of received packets that are treated as bad.
    Collision Counter:
    Collision times.
    TX Speed (bps):
    Shows the average transmission rate in bits per second. The time interval is user-defined.
    Rx Speed (bps):
    Shows the average received data rate in bits per second. The time interval is user-defined.

    4.4 Port Configuration

    Function name:

    Port Configuration

    Function description:

    Changes the state and configuration of each port.



    Parameter description:
    Port:
    The TP Port is the RC-2002's Ethernet UTP Interface.
    The Fibre Port is the RC-2002's Ethernet Fibre Interface.
    State:
    Shows if the communication capabilities of the port is Enabled or Disabled. When Enabled, traffic can be transmitted and received via this port. When Disabled, the port is blocked and no traffic can be transferred through this port. The Port State is configured by the user. There are only two states available Enable and Disable. If the ports state is set to Disabled, then that port is prohibited from passing any traffic, even if it has link.
    The default value is Enabled.
    Auto Negotiation:
    Two states can be chosen, Enable and Disable. Enable means the port will use the auto-negotiation algorithm to exchange the speed, duplex and flow control settings with the linked partner. When enabled, the speed, duplex mode and flow control settings may change. Disable means that forced mode will be used. When disabled, if you want to set up a connection successfully, the port configuration should be the same for the local port and the linked partner. If their configuration is different, link between the two devices may not be established. The RC-2002, fibre port supports forced mode only.
    Speed/Duplex:
    Is used to set the speed and duplex settings. The copper port can either run at 10Mbps or 100Mbps and can run at half or full duplex. The fibre port can only run at 100Mbps and can also run at half or full duplex.
    Flow Control:
    There are two modes that can be chosen, Enable and Disable. If flow control is set to Enable, both parties can send PAUSE frames to the transmitting device if the receiving port is to busy to handle the requests. When set to Disable, flow control will not exist on that port and if the port is to busy to handle the request the packet will be dropped.
    Default: Enable

    4.5 Configuration

    There are four major configuration folders, including:


    4.5.1 System Configuration

    There are three functions contained in the System Configuration function folder. They are Username/Password Setting, IP Configuration and System Time Setting.

    4.5.1.1 Username / Password Setting

    Function name:

    Username/Password Setting

    Function description:

    Only the administrator can create, modify or delete the username and password. The administrator can modify other guest identities passwords without having to confirm the password, but when modifying the administrator password the password must be confirmed. The guest-equivalent identity can only modify his own password. Please note that you must confirm the administrator/guest identity by ticking the check box prior to changing the username and password.
    Default settings are as follows:

    Username: admin
    Password: admin



    4.5.1.2 IP Configuration

    The IP configuration is one of the most important configurations in the RC-2002. Without the correct settings the network manager will not be able to see the device. The RC-2002 supports both manual IP address setting and automatic IP address setting via a DHCP Server. When the IP address is changed you must reboot the converter for the setting to take effect.

    Function name:

    IP Configuration

    Function description:

    Set IP address, subnet mask and default gateway for the RC-2002.



    Parameter description:
    IP Address:
    If the DHCP function is set to Disable the user can configure the IP settings for the converter.
    Default: 192.168.1.1
    Subnet Mask:
    Set the subnet mask to a value corresponding to your current network settings.
    Default: 255.255.255.0
    Default Gateway:
    Set an IP address for a gateway to handle those packets that do not meet the rules predefined in a device. If a packet does not meet the criteria for other routers, then it must be sent to a default router. This means any packet with undefined TCP/IP information will be sent to this device unconditionally.
    Default: 192.168.1.254
    DHCP:
    The RC-2002 supports DHCP client mode, which allows the converter to obtain an IP address automatically if this function is set to Enable. The RC-2002 will find the DHCP server on the network and request an IP address. If there is no DHCP server available on the network the RC-2002 will count down from 60 seconds, if the DHCP server still does not respond the RC-2002 will use it's last pre-configured IP address. If this function is set to Disable, you will have to set an IP address manually.
    Default: Disable

    4.5.1.3 System Time Setting

    The RC-2002 provides manual and automatic ways to set the system time via NTP. Manual setting is simple, you just input the "Year", "Month", "Day", "Hour", "Minute" and "Second" within the valid value range indicated in each item. If you input an invalid value, for example, 61 in minute, the converter will change the value to 59.

    NTP is a well known protocol used to synchronise the clock of the RC-2002 system time over a network. NTP, an internet draft standard formalised in RFC 1305, has been adopted on the system version 3 protocol. The RC-2002 provides four built-in real internet site NTP server IP addresses and a user-defined NTP server IP address. The time zone is Greenwich-centered which uses the expression form of GMT +/- xx hours.

    Function name:

    System Time Setting

    Function description:

    Set the system time manually or get the network time from a NTP server for system time reference in the RC-2002.









    Parameter description:
    Manual:
    The user can key in the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute and Second directly to synchronise the system time with the local time.

    Default: Year=2000, Month=1, Day=1, Hour=0, Minute=0 Second=0
    NTP:
    Select the NTP protocol to synchronise the system time, you will only need to choose a NTP server and select a Time Zone. Then, click the Apply button, the system will take effect immediately. This will not automatically update the system time periodically.

    4.5.2 SNMP Configuration

    Function name:

    SNMP Configuration

    Function description:

    Any network management station running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) can manage the converter which is equipped with an SNMP Agent, provided that the Management Information Base (MIB) is installed correctly on the management station. SNMP is a protocol that is used to govern the transfer of information between a SNMP Manager and Agent. The SNMP agent will only run on the converter if you have enabled SNMP. If disabled the related community name, trap host IP address, trap and RMON counters will be ignored.

    In the SNMP Configuration function, the community string is used as a password to authenticate the request. If both devices have the same community name, then they can talk to each other; otherwise, the network management unit cannot access the converter via the SNMP protocol. To set up a trap host means to create a trap manager by assigning an IP address to receive the trap message. In other words, the trap host is a network management unit with a SNMP manager which receives the trap messages from the converter. You can configure up to 4 trap hosts to prevent important trap messages from being lost.

    A SNMP manager must pass the authentication so that it can access the agent. So, both parties must have the same community name. You can also define the system name, system location and contact person for easy management via the SNMP manager. Fill in the data, then click the Apply button to apply the new settings.



    Three functions are offered in the SNMP configuration, including SNMP Status, Community Strings and Trap Configuration. The explanations of these functions are as below in order.



    Function name:
    SNMP Status
    Parameter description:
    SNMP Status:
    SNMP enable/disable selection. Default is Enable.
    Function name:
    Community Strings
    Parameter description:
    Get Community Name:
    User-definable community name for the authentication of the SNMP Get Community, the default is public.
    Set Community Name:
    User-definable community name for the authentication of SNMP Set Community, the default is private.
    Trap Host 1-4 IP Address / Community Name:
    Users can fill in specified trap host 1-4 IP addresses with SNMP community name.
    Function name:
    Trap Configuration
    Function description:
    Trap is a PDU packet sent by the SNMP agent in the Managed Media Converter. The Managed Media Converter will send the trap packet containing the useful information about an unusual event to the SNMP manager. The information includes cold start trap, warm start trap, link down trap, link up trap and authentication failure trap. In the RC-2002 Converter, the SNMP agent will automatically send cold start trap and warm start trap to SNMP manager after booting successfully.
    Parameter description:
    Cold Start Trap:
    This trap packet will be sent while the RC-2002 Converter’s power is cycling.
    Warm Start Trap:
    This trap packet will be sent while rebooting the RC-2002 Converter by means of pressing the RC-2002’s RESET button or running Reboot function of software.
    Link Down Trap:
    This trap packet will be sent while the RC-2002 Converter’s UTP link status has changed from up to down. The Link Down Trap Packet will not be sent while the RC-2002 Converter’s fibre port link status has changed from up to down. The fibre port Link Down Event will be stored in the Log Data.
    Link Up Trap:
    This trap packet will be sent while the RC-2002 Converter’s UTP or Fibre port link status has changed from down to up.
    Authentication Failure Trap:
    This trap packet will be sent while the RC-2002 SNMP agent authentication failure occurs. Authentication failure means that the SNMP agent receives a SNMP request with an incorrect community name.


    4.5.3 Bandwidth Setting

    Function name:

    Bandwidth setting

    Function description:

    The bandwidth setting for the converter can be adjusted in increments of 5Mbps.
    e.g. 0, 5, 10, 15, ........95, 100Mbps.
    You can use the pull down list to select the rated bandwidth you would like to set in the convertor, The setting will take affect and be saved after clicking the Apply button.
    The default is 100Mbps.



    4.5.4 Broadcasting Suppression

    Function name:

    Broadcasting Suppression

    Function description:

    The Broadcasting Suppression function is used to spread the request of broadcast packets into a larger time frame to prevent traffic congestion due to broadcast packets from multiple network devices trying to connect to NMS, boot servers or DHCP servers.

    The RC-2002 supports a random delay time for DHCP and boot delay for each device. This suppresses the broadcast storm when all devices are at booting stage at the same time. The maximum user-defined delay time is 30 sec. If the Broadcasting Suppression function is enabled, the delay time is set randomly, ranging from 0 to 30 seconds, because the exact delay time is computed by the converter itself. The default is “Disable”.



    4.5.5 Trap/Alarm Configuration

    Function name:

    Trap Events Configuration

    Function description:

    The Trap Events Configuration function is used to enable the Managed Media Converter to send out trap information while pre-defined trap events occur. The RC-2002 offers 13 different trap events to users for converter management. The trap information can be sent out in three ways, including e-mail, mobile phone SMS (short message system) and Traps. You can select what traps you want to be sent by ticking the appropriate tick box next to each trap as shown on the console screen below.





    Parameter description:
    Temperature Over/Under: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Issue alarm message via E-mail and SMS, when the RC-2002's inside temperature of the case is over 50° celsius or under 4° celsius. The default setting is shown as below:
    E-mail: Send "Temperature Abnormal" alarm message by E-mail when the case's inside temperature is over 52° celsius or under 4° celsius.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Send "Temperature Abnormal" alarm message by Short Message System when the case's inside temperature is over 52° celsius or under 4° celsius.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when the case's inside temperature is over 52° celsius or under 4° celsius.
    Default: Unchecked
    Temperature Normal: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Issue an alarm message via E-mail and SMS, when the RC-2002's inside temperature of the case recover's from (over 52° celsius or under 4° celsius) to under (48° celsius and over 4° celsius). The default setting is shown as below:
    E-mail: Send “Temperature Normal” alarm message by E-mail when the case's inside temperature recover's to normal status.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Send “Temperature Normal” alarm message by Short Message System when the case's inside temperature recover's to normal status.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when the case's inside temperature recovers to normal status.
    Default: Unchecked
    VDC Over/Under: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Default setting is as below:
    E-mail: Send alarm message by E-mail when the DC Voltage is over 5.25V or under 4.75V.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Send short message to mobile phone when the DC Voltage is over 5.25V or under 4.75V.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when the DC Voltage is over 5.25V or under 4.75V.
    Default: Unchecked
    VDC Normal: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Default setting is as below:
    E-mail: Do not send alarm message by E-mail.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Do not send short message to mobile phone.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver.
    Default: Unchecked
    Case Open: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Issue alarm message via E-mail and SMS, when the RC-2002’s case was opened. The default setting is shown as below:
    E-mail: Send “Case Opened” alarm message by E-mail when case is opened.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Send “Case Opened” alarm message by Short Message System when case is opened.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when case is opened.
    Default: Unchecked
    Case Close: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Issue alarm message via E-mail and SMS, when the RC-2002’s case was closed. The default setting is shown as below:
    E-mail: Do not send “Case Closed” alarm message by E-mail when case is closed.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Do not send “Case Closed” alarm message by Short Message System when case is closed.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when case is closed.
    Default: Unchecked
    Bandwidth Changed: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Default setting is as below:
    E-mail: Send alarm message by E-mail when the bandwidth control setting has been changed.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Send short message to mobile phone when the bandwidth control setting has been changed.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when the bandwidth control setting has been changed.
    Default: Unchecked
    Flash Write Fail: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Default setting is as below:
    E-mail: Do not send alarm message by E-mail when the device's “Flash Write Fail” event occurs.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Do not send short message to mobile phone when the device's “Flash Write Fail” event occurs.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when the device's “Flash Write Fail” event occurs.
    Default: Unchecked
    Cold Start: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Default setting is as below:
    E-mail: Do not send alarm message by E-mail when the device restarts by the cold boot method.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Do not send short message to mobile phone when the device restarts by the cold boot method.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when the device restarts by the cold boot method.
    Default: Checked
    Warm Start: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Default setting is as below:
    E-mail: Do not send alarm message by E-mail when the device restarts by the warm boot method.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Do not send short message to mobile phone when he device restarts by the warm boot method. Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when he device restarts by the warm boot method. Default: Checked
    Link Down: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Default setting is as below:
    E-mail: Send alarm message by E-mail when the device's Ethernet port link goes down.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Send short message to mobile phone when the device's Ethernet port link goes down.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when the device's Ethernet port link goes down.
    Default: Checked
    Link Up: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Default setting is as below:
    E-mail: Do not send alarm message by E-mail when the device's Ethernet port link comes up.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Do not send short message to mobile phone when the device's Ethernet port link comes up.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when the device's Ethernet port link comes up.
    Default: Checked
    Authentication Failure: E-mail, SMS and Trap
    Default setting is as below:
    E-mail: Do not send alarm message by E-mail when the device receives a SNMP get or set request with a wrong community name.
    Default: Unchecked
    SMS: Do not send short message to mobile phone when the device receives a SNMP get or set request with a wrong community name.
    Default: Unchecked
    Trap: Send Trap message to SNMP Trap Receiver when the device receives a SNMP get or set request with a wrong community name.
    Default: Checked
    Function name:
    Alarm Configuration
    Function description:
    Alarm configuration is used to configure the persons who should receive the alarm message via either email or SMS, or both. It depends on your settings. An email address or a mobile phone number has to be set in the web page of the alarm configuration (See Fig.3-13~3-14). Then, the user can read the trap information from the email or the mobile phone. This function provides 6 email addresses and 6 mobile phone numbers at most. The 13 different trap events will be sent out to the SNMP Manager when the trap event occurs. After ticking trap events, you can fill in your desired email addresses and mobile phone numbers. Then, please click the Apply button to complete the alarm configuration. It will take effect in a few seconds.

    Note: SMS may not work in your mobile phone system. It is customised for different systems.
    Parameter description:
    E-mail:
    Mail Server: the IP address of the server transferring your email.
    Username: your username on the mail server.
    Password: your password on the mail server.
    Email Address 1 – 6: email address that would like to receive the alarm message.
    SMS:
    Username: your ISP username.
    Password: your ISP username.
    Mobile Phone 1-6: the mobile phone number that would like to receive the alarm message.






    4.5.6 Save Configuration

    The RC-2002 supports three copies of the configuration, including the default configuration, the working configuration and the user configuration for your configuration management. All of them are listed and described below respectively.

    Function name:

    Save As User Configuration

    Function description:

    Save As User Configuration function can save the current configuration as a user configuration file in flash memory.



    Function name:

    Restore Default Configuration

    Function description:

    Restore Default Configuration function can retrieve the ex-factory setting to replace the working configuration.



    Function name:

    Restore User Configuration

    Function description:

    Restore User Configuration function can retrieve the previous confirmed working configuration stored in the flash memory to update the user’s current working configuration. When completing restoration of the configuration, the system’s working configuration is updated and will be change to the new configuration immediately.



    4.6 Diagnostics

    Function name:

    Diagnostics

    Function description:

    The Diagnostics function provides a set of basic system diagnosis. It let users know whether the system is healthy or needs to be fixed. The basic system check includes UART test, DRAM test, Flash test, Temperature detection, Voltage detection and Case detection.



    Function name:

    Loopback Test

    Function description:

    In the Loopback Test function, there are two different loopback tests. One is an Internal Loopback Test and the other is an External Loopback Test. The former test function will not send the test signal outside the RC-2002 converter box. The test signal only wraps around in the RC-2002 converter box. As to the latter test function, it will send the test signal to its link partner. If you do not have them connected to active network devices, i.e. the ports do not have link, the RC-2002 will report the port numbers as failed. If they all are ok, it just shows OK.

    Note: Whatever you choose Internal Loopback Test or External Loopback Test, these two functions will interfere with the normal system operation.



    Function name:

    Ping Test

    Function description:

    Ping Test function is a tool for detecting if the target device is alive or not through the ICMP protocol which abounds with report messages. The RC-2002 provides a Ping Test function to let you know if the target device is available or not. You can simply fill in a known IP address and then click the Ping Now button. After a few seconds, the RC-2002 will report whether the pinged device is alive or dead.

    Parameter description:

    IP Address: an IP address with the version of v4, e.g. 192.168.1.1.
    Default Gateway: IP address of the default gateway.
    For more details, please see the section of IP address in Chapter 2.

    Function name:

    Auto Ping Configuration

    Function description:

    Auto Ping Configuration is used to test one or two target devices periodically with a period of time, which is programmable. This can detect if the target device or the device itself is dead, and it helps you debug any network problems. The RC-2002 can auto-ping two network devices at the same time.

    Parameter description:

    Ping Interval:

    This parameter is used to instruct the RC-2002 periodically pinging the target device with the time interval you assigned.
    Programmable time range: 1 – 60 minutes.
    Default: 10 minutes.

    Host IP Address 1/2 and Current Default Gateway:

    These are IP addresses with the format of version 4. For more information, please see the section of IP address in Chapter 2.

    4.7 Show Log Data

    This function shows the log data. The RC-2002 provides one type of trap log data for users. There are 8 private trap logs and 5 public trap logs. The RC-2002 supports a total of 20 log entries. For more details on log items, please refer to the section of Trap/Alarm Configuration and SNMP Configuration. User logs include user login and logout.

    Function name:

    Trap Log Data

    Function description:

    The Trap Log Data is displaying the log items including all SNMP Private Trap events, SNMP Public traps and user logs occured in the system. In the report table, No, Time and Events are three fields contained in each trap record.

    Parameter description:

    No:

    Display the order number when the trap occured.

    Time:

    Display the time that the trap occured.

    Events:

    Display the trap event name.

    4.8 Software Upgrade

    The Software Upgrade tool is used to help upgrade the software function in order to fix or improve the functionality of the converter. The RC-2002 provides a TFTP client for software upgrade. This can be done through the ethernet port.

    Function name:

    Software Upgrade

    Function description:

    The RC-2002 supports a TFTP upgrade tool for upgrading software. If you need to upgrade the software to a newer version, you must follow two procedures:
    1. Specifying the IP address of the TFTP server. In this field, the IP address of your TFTP server should be filled in.
    2. Specifying the filename and where the file is located. You must specify the full path and filename.
    Once you press the Apply button, the RC-2002 will prompt you to reconfirm. Then, the RC-2002 starts downloading software from the TFTP server if you selected the OK button. If you selected the Cancel button it will return to the previous screen.

    If your download is not successful, RC-2002 will also return to the “Software Upgrade” screen and it will not upgrade the software.

    When download is completed, the RC-2002 starts upgrading software. A reboot message will be prompted after completing the upgrade process. At this time, you must reboot the RC-2002 to enable the new software.

    Parameter description:

    TFTP Server:

    A TFTP server stores the image file you want to upgrade.

    Path and Filename:

    The File path and filename of the image file you want to upgrade.

    4.9 Reboot

    We offer you many ways to reboot the RC-2002, including power up, hardware reset and software reset. You can press the RESET button on the front panel to reset the RC-2002. After upgrading software, changing IP configuration or changing VLAN mode configuration, you must reboot to have the new configuration take effect. Here we are discussing the software reset function “reboot” in the main menu.

    Function name:

    Reboot

    Function description:

    Reboot the RC-2002. Reboot takes the same effect as the RESET button on the front panel of the RC-2002 converter. It will take around thirty (30) seconds to complete the system boot.

    4.10 Logout

    You can manually logout of the RC-2002 by performing the Logout function. You can also configure the Rc-2002 to logout automatically.

    Function name:

    Logout

    Function description:

    The RC-2002 allows you to logout of the system to prevent other users from accessing the system without permission. If you do not logout and exit the browser, the RC-2002 will automatically logout for you.

    Parameter description:

    Auto Logout:

    Select On/OFF. Default is ON. If it is “ON” and no action is performed or no key is pressed in any function screen for more than 3 minutes, the RC-2002 will logout automatically.

    5. Maintenance

    5.1 Resolving No Link Conditions

    The possible causes for a no link LED status are as follows:

    5.2 Q&A

    1. Computer A can connect to Computer B, but cannot connect to Computer C through the RC-2002 Converter.
      • The network device of Computer C may fail to work. Please check the link/act status of Computer C on the LED indicator. Try another network device on this connection.
      • The network configuration of Computer C may have something wrong. Please verify the network configuration on Computer C.

    2. The uplink connection function fails to work.
      • Please check the uplink setup of the RC-2002 Converter to verify the uplink function is enabled.

    3. The console interface doesn't appear on the console port connection.
      • The COM port default parameters are [Baud Rate: 57600, Data Bits: 8, Parity Bits: None, Stop Bit: 1, Flow Control: None. Please check the COM port property in the terminal program. And if the parameters are changed, please set the COM configuration to the new settings.
      • Check the RS-232 cable is connected on the Console port of the RC- 2002 Converter and on the COM port of PC.
      • Check if the COM of the PC is enabled.

    4. How to configure the RC-2002 Converter?
      • The “Hyperterm” is the terminal program in Win95/98/NT. Users can also use any other terminal programs in Linux/Unix to configure the converter. Please refer to the user guide of that terminal program. But the COM port parameters (baud rate/ data bits/ parity bits/ flow control) must be the same as the setting of the console port of the RC-2002 Converter.

    Appendix A. Technical Specifications

    Features
    Hardware Specifications
    Physical Characteristics
    Ports One 10/100M RJ-45 UTP port, One 100M fibre port with MM/SM, SC and other types of connectors
    Console Port DB9 Console Port
    Dimensions 139W x 100.5D x 26.8H mm
    Input Power 5V +/- 5%, 2A from external power adapter
    Power Consumption 4.5 Watts Maximum
    Flash 4M bytes
    CPU Main Memory 16M bytes
    MAC Address and Self-learning 2K
    Packet Buffer Memory Up to 48K
    Flow Control Backpressure for half duplex, IEEE802.3x for full duplex
    LED Display TP Port : Link/Activity/Speed(10/100Mbps), F D X / C O L
    Fibre Port : Link/Activity/Speed(100Mbps), F D X / C O L
    Device : Power
    Management Support
    Management In-Band : W eb-Based, SNMP, Telnet;
    Out-Band : RS -232 Console
    SNMP Management Agent MIB II(RFC 1213),Private MIB
    Software Upgrade TFTP
    Standards Conformance
    Environmental Temperature Operating: 0 ~ 50C
    Storage: -20 ~ 70C
    Humidity 5% ~ 95%
    Standards IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3x


    Standard Technical Specification
    Standard Network Connections
    Twisted-Pair Port Interface
    Connector Shielded/Unshielded RJ-45, 8-pin jack
    Impedance 100 Ohms nominal
    Signal Level Output (differential) 0.95 to 1.05V (100base-TX)
    Signal Level Input 350mV minimum (100Base-TX)
    Supported Link Length 100m
    Cable Type:
    (10Mbps segments)
    (100Mbps segments)
     
    Category 3, 4 or 5 UTP (100m)
    Category 5 UTP (100m)
    Multi Mode Fibre Optic Port Interface
    Connector ST, SC
    Wavelength 1310nm
    RX Input Sensitivity -31 dBm maximum
    Output Power -14 dBm to -23.5 dBm (50/125um)
    -14 dBm to -20 dBm (62.5/125um)
    Supported Link Length up to 2km full duplex
    Cable Type 50/125, 62.5/125, 100/140um F/O
    Single Mode Fibre Optic Port Interface
    Connector SC
    Wavelength 1310nm
    RX Input Sensitivity -31 dBm maximum
    Output Power -8 dBm to -15 dBm (9/125um)
    Supported Link Length up to 20km full duplex
    Cable Type 9/125 F/O recommended
    Note: Any specification is subject to change without notice.

    Data Transmission / Receiving Rate and Latency at wire speed

    Data Rate 100Mbps half duplex (Fast Ethernet)
    200Mbps full duplex (Fast Ethernet)
    10Mbps half duplex (Ethernet)
    20Mbps full duplex (Ethernet)
    Latency < 9us (100Mbps imput)
    < 59us (10Mbps input)

    Power

    AC-DC Adapter Input 100-240VAC 50/60Hz
    AC-DC Adapter Output 5V @ 2A
    RC-2002 Power Consumption 5V @ 0.9A, 4.5W

    Environment

    Operating Temperature 0 to 50C
    Storage Temperature -20 to 70C
    Relative Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
    Physical Case Fully enclosed metal construction
    Gross Weight 1Kg
    Vibration Frequency: 5-55Hz
    Amplitude: 0.38mm
    Time: 3 hours

    Power

    Compliance IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
    Safety UL
    Emissions FCC Part 15 Class A, C-Tick and CE Mark

    Appendix B. Null Modem Cable Specifications

    The DB-9 cable is used for connecting a terminal or terminal emulator to the RC-2002 converter’s RS-232 port to access the command-line interface.

    The table below shows the pin assignments for the DB-9 cable.
    Function Mnemonic Pin
    Carrier CD 1
    Receive Data RXD 2
    Transmit Data TXD 3
    Data Terminal Ready DTR 4
    Signal Ground GND 5
    Data Set Ready DSR 6
    Request To Send RTS 7
    Clear To Send CTS 8

    9 Pin Null Modem Cable


    Appendix C. MIB Specifications

    RC2002-MIB DEFINITIONS ::=BEGIN

    IMPORTS
    enterprises,Counter, TimeTicks, Gauge
    mib-2, DisplayString
    TRAP-TYPE
    OBJECT-TYPE
    FROM RFC1155-SMI
    FROM RFC1213-MIB
    FROM RFC-1215
    FROM RFC-1212;
    Company

    MediaConverter
    ProductsShared

    RC2002ProductId
    PublicMIB
    OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { enterprises 5205 }

    OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { Company 1 }
    OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { Company 100 }

    OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { MediaConverter 3 }
    OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { ProductsShared 1 }

    Reboot OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-write
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "This is a reboot trigger if you set 1 to the OID. Actually any
    non-zero value can cause system to reboot.
    range (0|1)
    0 - no effect
    1 - reboot "
    ::= { PublicMIB 1 }

    TimeSync OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX TimeTicks
    MAX-ACCESS read-write
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "For synchronizing the system time with UTC or any other source, or getting
    it back. The seconds expression is the same as UTC."
    ::= { PublicMIB 2 }

    IPAssignment OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX IpAddress
    MAX-ACCESS read-write
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "IP address of the managed interface in the system. In addition, NMS
    will assign subnetmask, NMS ip, and snmp-proxy IP"
    ::= { PublicMIB 3 }

    SysStatus OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX OCTET STRING
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Some important real-time information about the system. Their order is as
    following and they conjoin with ';' sign to form a long string
    bandwidth ;
    case intrusion ;
    temperature ;
    voltage ;
    upstream blocking ;
    TP port state ;
    TP port negotiation ;
    TP port speed ;
    TP port duplex ;
    TP port rx packets counter ;
    TP port rx bytes counter ;
    TP port tx packets counter ;
    TP port tx bytes counter ;
    TP port error packets counter ;
    TP port collision packets counter ;
    Fibre port state ;
    Fibre port negotiation ;
    Fibre port speed ;
    Fibre port duplex ;
    Fibre port rx packets counter ;
    Fibre port rx bytes counter ;
    Fibre port tx packets counter ;
    Fibre port tx bytes counter ;
    Fibre port error packets counter ;
    Fibre port collision packets counter ;"
    ::= { PublicMIB 4 }

    SelfTest OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Hardware diagnostic, zero represents that the whole device is operating
    normally. Any other bit that is set denotes the respective device has malfunctioned.
    The following describes the Bit-Map
    0x00000002 UART
    0x00000004 ARM7 NIC
    0x00000008 AT8992
    0x00000010 RAM
    0x00000020 FLASH
    0x00000080 I/O Registers
    0x00000100 ARM7 NIC Registers
    0x00000200 ARM7 NIC Loopback
    0x00001000 AT8992 Registers Read/Write
    0x00002000 AT8992 Speed Mode
    0x00004000 AT8992 Half/Full Duplex Mode
    0x00020000 Case Intrusion
    0x00040000 Temperature Detection
    0x00080000 Voltage Detection
    0x00400000 TP Port Loopback
    0x00800000 fibre Port Loopback"
    ::= { PublicMIB 5 }

    ProductID_SN OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX DisplayString
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "return the product ID and serial number that is combined by '-' sign."
    ::= { PublicMIB 6 }

    SWVerRdCheck OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX DisplayString
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "The software version of the system. "
    ::= { PublicMIB 7 }

    HWVerRdCheck OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX DisplayString
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "The hardware version of the system. "
    ::= { PublicMIB 8 }

    MechanicalVerRdCheck OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX DisplayString
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "The mechanical version of the system. "
    ::= { PublicMIB 9 }

    ImageUpgrade OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX OCTET STRING
    MAX-ACCESS read-write
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Upgrade software(kernel image) to another version. Giving IP of the tftp
    server and the correct path/filename for download. Each parameter with a
    rear ' ' space combines together. For example, '192.168.1.1 /tftpboot/
    rc2002.bin'"
    ::= { PublicMIB 10 }

    TrapSendTo OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX OCTET STRING
    MAX-ACCESS read-write
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Specify individual IP and community of hosts that need to receive traps
    generated by the system. Every IP and community with a rear ' ' form a
    sequential string. e.g. '192.168.1.1 public 192.168.1.2 private ...'. At
    most 6 pairs of IP and community."
    ::= { PublicMIB 11 }

    DefaultGW OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX IpAddress
    MAX-ACCESS read-write
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get/Set the default gateway of the system."
    ::= { PublicMIB 12 }

    DNS OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX IpAddress
    MAX-ACCESS read-write
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get/Set the IP address of DNS queried by the system."
    ::= { PublicMIB 13 }

    MaxPktSize1536 OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-write
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Extend the standard maximum frame size up to 1536 bytes that is admitted
    to pass through the converter if this OID set.
    range (0|1)
    0 - maximum frame length up to 1522 bytes
    1 - maximum frame length up to 1536 bytes "
    ::= { PublicMIB 14 }

    RC2002Produces OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { RC2002ProductId 1 }

    RC2002SysEntry OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { RC2002Produces 1 }

    RC2002BandwidthCtrl OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-write
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "The grant percentage of TP port bandwidth(10/100Mb). A value represent
    5% multiple in actual setting.
    range (0..100)
    0 - 0%
    1 - 1%
    2 - 2%
    ...
    ...
    99 - 99%
    100 - 100% "
    ::= { RC2002SysEntry 1 }

    RC2002CaseIntrusion OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Detects if case intrusion occurs.
    range (0|1)
    0 - case unbroken
    1 - case intrusion "
    ::= { RC2002SysEntry 2 }

    RC2002TempDetect OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX DisplayString
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Read the value from the temperature sensor. The range of temperature is
    from -27.5 Celsius degree to 100 Celsius degree. "
    ::= { RC2002SysEntry 3 }

    RC2002VolDetect OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX DisplayString
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "The voltage of the power. the range is from 3.9V to 6.1V."
    ::= { RC2002SysEntry 4 }

    RC2002UARTTest OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "UART test.
    range (0|1)
    0 - pass
    1 - failure "
    ::= { RC2002SysEntry 5 }

    RC2002DRAMRWTest OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "DRAM read/write test.
    range (0|1)
    0 - pass
    1 - failure "
    ::= { RC2002SysEntry 6 }

    RC2002FlashMemRdTest OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Flash memory read test.
    range (0|1)
    0 - pass
    1 - failure "
    ::= { RC2002SysEntry 7 }

    RC2002LogStorage OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-write
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "This is a option for logging urgent events. The default value is zero.
    It can be used to indicate if its uplink breaks on the specific port in
    CR-2000 while the fibre port is link-up.
    range (0|1)
    0 - don't log traps
    1 - record traps in the log table "
    ::= { RC2002SysEntry 8 }

    RC2002TPPortEntry OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { RC2002Produces 2 }

    RC2002TPPortState OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-write
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get/Set the on/off state of the TP port.
    range (0|1)
    0 - Off
    1 - On "
    ::= { RC2002TPPortEntry 1 }

    RC2002TPPortLinkStatus OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get the link state of the TP port.
    range (0|1)
    0 - Down
    1 - Up "
    ::= { RC2002TPPortEntry 2 }

    RC2002TPPortAutoNegotiation OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-write
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get/Set the negotiation setting of the TP port.
    range (0|1)
    0 - Force
    1 - Auto "
    ::= { RC2002TPPortEntry 3 }

    RC2002TPPortLineSpeed OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-write
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get/Set the speed of the TP port.
    range (0|1)
    0 - 10Mb
    1 - 100Mb "
    ::= { RC2002TPPortEntry 4 }

    RC2002TPPortDuplexMode OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-write
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get/Set the duplex mode of the TP port.
    range (0|1)
    0 - Half
    1 - Full "
    ::= { RC2002TPPortEntry 5 }

    RC2002TPPortFlowControl OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-write
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get/Set the Flow Control of the TP port.
    range (0|1)
    0 - Disable
    1 - Enable "
    ::= { RC2002TPPortEntry 6 }

    RC2002TPPortRxPktCount OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX Counter32
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get the current counter of total Rx packets on the TP port since
    system boot-up."
    ::= { RC2002TPPortEntry 7 }

    RC2002TPPortRxByteCount OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX Counter32
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get the current counter of total Rx bytes on the TP port since system boot-up."
    ::= { RC2002TPPortEntry 8 }

    RC2002TPPortTxPktCount OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX Counter32
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get the current counter of total Tx packets on the TP port since system boot-up."
    ::= { RC2002TPPortEntry 9 }

    RC2002TPPortTxByteCount OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX Counter32
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get the current counter of total Tx bytes on the TP port since system boot-up."
    ::= { RC2002TPPortEntry 10 }

    RC2002TPPortPktErrorCount OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX Counter32
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get the current counter of total error packets on the TP port since system boot-up."
    ::= { RC2002TPPortEntry 11 }

    RC2002TPPortCollisionCount OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX Counter32
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get the current counter of total collision packets on the TP port since system boot-up."
    ::= { RC2002TPPortEntry 12 }

    RC2002TPPortIntLBKTest OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Execute the internal loopback test on the TP port.
    range (0|1)
    0 - pass
    1 - failure "
    ::= { RC2002TPPortEntry 13 }

    RC2002TPPortExtLBKTest OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Execute the external loopback test on the TP port.
    range (0|1)
    0 - pass
    1 - failure "
    ::= { RC2002TPPortEntry 14 }

    RC2002FibrePortEntry OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { RC2002Produces 3 }

    RC2002fibrePortState OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-write
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get/Set the on/off state of the fibre port.
    range (0|1)
    0 - Off
    1 - On "
    ::= { RC2002fibrePortEntry 1 }

    RC2002fibrePortLinkStatus OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get the link state of the fibre port.
    range (0|1)
    0 - Down
    1 - Up "
    ::= { RC2002fibrePortEntry 2 }

    RC2002fibrePortAutoNegotiation OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get/Set the negotiation setting of the fibre port.
    range (0|1)
    0 - Force
    1 - Auto "
    ::= { RC2002fibrePortEntry 3 }

    RC2002fibrePortLineSpeed OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get/Set the speed mode of the fibre port.
    range (0|1)
    0 - 10Mb
    1 - 100Mb "
    ::= { RC2002fibrePortEntry 4 }

    RC2002fibrePortDuplexMode OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-write
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get/Set the duplex mode of the fibre port.
    range (0|1)
    0 - Half
    1 - Full "
    ::= { RC2002fibrePortEntry 5 }

    RC2002fibrePortFlowControl OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-write
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get/Set the Flow Control mode of the fibre port.
    range (0|1)
    0 - Disable
    1 - Enable "
    ::= { RC2002fibrePortEntry 6 }

    RC2002fibrePortRxPktCount OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX Counter32
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get the current counter of total Rx packets on the fibre port since system boot-up."
    ::= { RC2002fibrePortEntry 7 }

    RC2002fibrePortRxByteCount OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX Counter32
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get the current counter of total Rx bytes on the fibre port since system boot-up."
    ::= { RC2002fibrePortEntry 8 }

    RC2002fibrePortTxPktCount OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX Counter32
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get the current counter of total Tx packets on the fibre port since system boot-up."
    ::= { RC2002fibrePortEntry 9 }

    RC2002fibrePortTxByteCount OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX Counter32
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get the current counter of total Tx bytes on the fibre port since system boot-up."
    ::= { RC2002fibrePortEntry 10 }

    RC2002fibrePortPktErrorCount OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX Counter32
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get the current counter of total error packets on the fibre port since system boot-up."
    ::= { RC2002fibrePortEntry 11 }

    RC2002fibrePortCollisionCount OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX Counter32
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Get the current counter of total collision packets on the fibre port since system boot-up."
    ::= { RC2002fibrePortEntry 12 }

    RC2002fibrePortIntLBKTest OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Execute the internal loopback test on the fibre port.
    range (0|1)
    0 - pass
    1 - failure "
    ::= { RC2002fibrePortEntry 13 }

    RC2002fibrePortExtLBKTest OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS read-only
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Execute the external loopback test on the fibre port.
    range (0|1)
    0 - pass
    1 - failure "
    ::= { RC2002fibrePortEntry 14 }

    RC2002TrapEntry OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { RC2002Produces 4 }

    RC2002-Temperature OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX OCTET STRING
    MAX-ACCESS not-accessible
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "Read the value from the temperature sensor. The range is
    from -27.5 Celsius degree to 100 Celsius degree. "
    ::= { RC2002TrapEntry 1 }

    RC2002-BandWidth OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX INTEGER
    MAX-ACCESS not-accessible
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "The percentage of TP port bandwidth(10/100Mb). "
    ::= { RC2002TrapEntry 2 }

    RC2002-Voltage OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX OCTET STRING
    MAX-ACCESS not-accessible
    STATUS current
    DESCRIPTION
    "The voltage of the power. The range is from 3.9V to 6.1V. "
    ::= { RC2002TrapEntry 3 }

    RC2002CaseOpen TRAP-TYPE
    ENTERPRISE RC2002ProductId
    DESCRIPTION
    "Send this trap when the case is opened. "
    ::= 1

    RC2002CaseClose TRAP-TYPE
    ENTERPRISE RC2002ProductId
    DESCRIPTION
    "Send this trap when the case is closed from a previous RC2002CaseClose status. "
    ::= 2

    RC2002Temp_Over_Heat TRAP-TYPE
    ENTERPRISE RC2002ProductId
    VARIABLES { RC2002-Temperature }
    DESCRIPTION
    "Send this trap when the temperature of the power is over 70 Celsius
    degree. The OID value means the temperature of the system. "
    ::= 3

    RC2002Temp_Over TRAP-TYPE
    ENTERPRISE RC2002ProductId
    VARIABLES { RC2002-Temperature }
    DESCRIPTION
    "Send this trap when the temperature of the power is over 52 degrees Celsius
    . The OID value means the temperature of the system. "
    ::= 4

    RC2002Temp_Normal TRAP-TYPE
    ENTERPRISE RC2002ProductId
    VARIABLES { RC2002-Temperature }
    DESCRIPTION
    "Send this trap when the temperature of the power is under 48 degrees Celsius
    from a previous RC2002Temp_Over Status. The OID value means
    the temperature of the system. "
    ::= 5

    RC2002Temp_Under TRAP-TYPE
    ENTERPRISE RC2002ProductId
    VARIABLES { RC2002-Temperature }
    DESCRIPTION
    "Send this trap when the temperature of the power is under 4 degrees Celsius.
    The OID value means the temperature of the system. "
    ::= 6

    RC2002VoltageFail TRAP-TYPE
    ENTERPRISE RC2002ProductId
    VARIABLES { RC2002-Voltage }
    DESCRIPTION
    "Send this trap when the voltage is under 4.5V or over 5.5V. The OID value
    means the voltage of system. "
    ::= 7

    RC2002VoltageOK TRAP-TYPE
    ENTERPRISE RC2002ProductId
    VARIABLES { RC2002-Voltage }
    DESCRIPTION
    "Send this trap when the voltage is during 4.5V and 5.5V from a previous
    RC2002VoltageFail status. The OID value means the voltage of system. "
    ::= 8

    RC2002PortBWChange TRAP-TYPE
    ENTERPRISE RC2002ProductId
    VARIABLES { RC2002-BandWidth }
    DESCRIPTION
    "Send this trap when TP port is changed it's bandwidth. The OID value
    means the percentage of TP port bandwidth(10/100Mb) . "
    ::= 9

    RC2002FlashWriteError TRAP-TYPE
    ENTERPRISE RC2002ProductId
    DESCRIPTION
    "Send this trap when a flash write failed happen. "
    ::= 14

    END

    Appendix D. Software Upgrade Procedures

    If the RC-2002 has not been installed yet, please follow the steps below to upgrade the software:

    Setup of the Environment:
    1. Set PC's Ethernet Port IP Address as 192.168.1.176 (RC-2002 TFTP Server Default Value=192.168.1.176)
    2. Copy the file of the new version (rc2002.bin.gz) to the path specified by TFTP Server (e.g. C:\)
    3. Run TFTP Server program (TFTPD32.EXE) on PC with the following parameter settings:
    4. Run Hyper Terminal (hypertrm.exe) on PC (Windows 2000 Operating System is recommended), and set up the parameters of COM Port as follows:

      Baud Rate: 57600
      Stop bits: 1
      Data bits: 8
      Parity: N
      Flow control: none
    Upgrade Steps:
    1. Use the Null Modem Cable(shipped with RC-2002) to connect the RC-2002 and RS-232 port of the PC.
    2. Use Cat.5 UTP Cable to connect RC-2002 and Ethernet UTP Port of PC.
    3. Turn The RC-2002's power on.
    4. 4. The login message will be displayed on the screen of terminal emulator after starting up the system, and then user can login the management system with the default username and password below:
      Username: admin
      Password: admin
    5. Choose Upgrade button to download the software. According to the message shown by TFTP Server, user can see that if the download of the file (rc2002.bin.gz) is completed successfully.Choose Software Upgrade function to ensure that whether TFTP Server address, image filename and path are correct or not.
    6. After completing the download, the file will be saved into the flash memory only when this file is valid.
    7. Do not reboot RC-2002 or turn its power off before the upgrade is completed.
    8. Successful message will be shown after the upgrade is completed and then choose to Reboot the System then re-login to the management system.
    9. Choose System Information function to confirm that the version of firmware has been upgraded to the new one.
    10. Repeat 1 - 10 steps, as needed, to upgrade the next set of RC-2002.
    If the RC-2002 has been installed on a remote site, please follow the steps below to upgrade the software:

    Setup of the Environment:
    1. Set PC's Ethernet Port IP Address based on the configuration of central site, e.g. 61.162.228.xx (RC-2002 TFTP Server Default Value=192.168.1.176)
    2. Copy the file of the new version (rc2002.bin.gz) to the path specified by TFTP Server (e.g. C:\)
    3. Run TFTP Server program (TFTPD32.EXE) on PC
    4. Use Cat.5 UTP Cable to connect the router and Ethernet UTP Port of PC
    Upgrade Steps:
    1. Run telnet on PC as follows:

      Telnet 10.10.100.xx

      Login message will be displayed on the screen, and then the user can login to the management system with the following username and password:

      Username: admin
      Password: admin
    2. Choose Software Upgrade function to ensure that the TFTP Server address, image filename and path are correct.
    3. Choose Upgrade button to download the software. According to the message shown by TFTP Server, user can see that the download of the file (rc2002.bin.gz) has completed successfully.
    4. After completing the download, the file will be saved into the flash memory only if this file is valid.
    5. Do not reboot RC-2002 or turn its power off before the upgrade is completed.
    6. Successful message will be shown after the upgrade is completed and then choose to Reboot the System.
    7. Telnet into the management system again.
    8. Choose System Information function to confirm that the version of firmware had been upgraded to the new one.
    9. Repeat 1 - 8 steps, as needed, to upgrade the next set of RC-2002.