Table Of Contents
Connect the Computer and Log into the GUI
Before You Begin
F28 Run the CTC Installation Wizard for Windows
F29 Run the CTC Installation Wizard for UNIX
F30 Set Up the Java Runtime Environment for UNIX
F31 Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15600 SDH on the Same Subnet Using Static IP Addresses
F32 Set Up a Solaris Workstation for a Craft Connection to an ONS 15600 SDH
F33 Disable Proxy Service Using Internet Explorer (Windows)
F34 Disable Proxy Service Using Netscape (Windows and UNIX)
F35 Connect a Computer to the ONS 15600 SDH
F36 Log into CTC
F37 Install Public-Key Security Certificate
F38 Create Login Node Groups
F39 Add a Node to the Current Session or Login Group
Connect the Computer and Log into the GUI
This chapter explains how to connect PCs and workstations to the CiscoONS15600SDH and how to log into Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) software, the CiscoONS15600SDH Operation, Administration, Maintenance, and Provisioning (OAM&P) user interface.
Before You Begin
This section lists the chapter procedures (NTPs). Turn to a procedure for applicable tasks (DLPs).
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F18 Set Up Computer for CTC—Complete this procedure if your PC or workstation has never been connected to an ONS15600SDH.
2. F19 Set Up CTC Computer for Local Craft Connection to the ONS15600SDH—After your PC or workstation is set up for CTC, complete this procedure to set up your computer to connect to the ONS15600SDH.
3. F20 Set Up a CTC Computer for a Corporate LAN Connection to the ONS15600SDH—Complete this procedure to set up your computer to connect to the ONS15600SDH using a corporate LAN.
4. F21 Log into the ONS15600SDH GUI—Complete this procedure to log into CTC.
Note If your network includes ONS 15454 SDH node, you must launch CTC from an ONS15600SDH node before provisioning a node or performing maintenance functions.
NTP-F18 Set Up Computer for CTC
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This procedure explains how to configure your PC or UNIX workstation to run CTC.
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Tools/Equipment
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CiscoONS15600SDH Release 1.4 software or documentation CD
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Prerequisite Procedures
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None
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Required/As Needed
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Required
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Onsite/Remote
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Onsite or remote
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Security Level
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Step1 If your computer is a Windows PC, complete the "DLP-F28 Run the CTC Installation Wizard for Windows" task, then go to Step4.
Step2 If your computer is a UNIX workstation, complete the "DLP-F29 Run the CTC Installation Wizard for UNIX" task.
Step3 If your computer is a UNIX workstation and you installed the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Step2, complete the "DLP-F30 Set Up the Java Runtime Environment for UNIX" task.
Step4 When your PC or workstation is set up, complete the "NTP-F19 Set Up CTC Computer for Local Craft Connection to the ONS15600SDH" procedure.
Note Cisco recommends that you configure your browser to disable the caching of user IDs/passwords on computers used to access Cisco optical equipment.
In Internet Explorer, choose Tools > Internet Options > Content . Click Auto Complete and uncheck the User names and passwords on forms option.
In Netscape 6.0 and later, choose Edit > Preferences > Privacy & Security > Forms and uncheck the option to save form data. For passwords, choose Edit > Preferences > Privacy & Security > Passwords and uncheck the option to remember passwords. Note that passwords can be stored in an encrypted format. Netscape versions earlier than 6.0 do not cache user IDs and passwords.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
DLP-F28 Run the CTC Installation Wizard for Windows
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Purpose
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This task installs programs required to run CTC on Windows PCs: Netscape Communicator 4.73, JRE 1.3.1_02, and CTC online help. It also modifies the JRE policy file so CTC files can be downloaded to your computer when you connect to an ONS15600SDH.
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Tools/Equipment
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CiscoONS15600SDH Release 1.4 software or documentation CD
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Prerequisite Procedures
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None
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Required/As Needed
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This task is required if any one of the following is true:
•Netscape Communicator Release 4.73 or later or Internet Explorer Release 5.0 (Service Pack 2) or later is not installed
•JRE 1.3.1_02 is not installed
•CTC online help is not installed
•The JRE java.policy file has not been modified for CTC
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Onsite or remote
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Step1 Verify that your computer has the following:
•Processor—Pentium II 300 Mhz or faster (500 Mhz is recommended for medium and large networks)
•RAM—256 MB for small networks, 512 MB or more for medium and large networks
•Hard drive—2 GB for small networks, 10 GB or more for medium and large networks; 50 MB of space must be available
•Operating System—Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
If your operating system is Windows NT 4.0, verify that Service Pack 5 or later is installed. From the Start menu, choose Programs > Administrative Tools > Windows NT Diagnostics and check the service pack on the Version tab of the Windows NT Diagnostics dialog box. If Service Pack 5 or later is not installed, do not continue. Install Service Pack 5 following the computer upgrade procedures for your site.
Note Processor and RAM requirements are guidelines. CTC performance is faster if your computer has a faster processor and more RAM. Refer to the CiscoONS15600SDH Reference Manual to find computer requirements needed for small, medium, and large ONS15600SDH networks.
Step2 Insert the CiscoONS15600SDH Release 1.4 software or documentation CD into your computer CD drive. The installation program begins running automatically. If it does not start, navigate to your computer's CD directory and double-click setup.exe .
Step3 The Cisco Transport Controller Installation Wizard displays the components that will be installed on your computer.
Step4 Click Next .
Step5 Choose Typical to install all the components, or choose Custom if you only want to install some of the components.
Step6 Click Next .
Step7 If you selected Custom in Step5, select the CTC components you want to install and click Next . If you selected Typical , skip this step.
The directory where the installation wizard will install CTC online help appears. The default is C:\Program Files\Cisco\CTC\Documentation.
Step8 If you want to change the CTC online help directory, type the new directory path in the Directory Name field, or click Browse to navigate to the directory. If you do not want to change the directory, skip this step.
Step9 Click Next .
Step10 Review the components that will be installed. If you want to change them, click Back . If you have an active CTC session (for example, you are running the setup program to install additional components), close CTC before going to the next step.
Step11 Click Next . An Installation Issues dialog box appears.
Step12 Review the issues, then click OK .
Step13 In the CTC Installation Wizard dialog box, click Next . The Java 2 runtime environment installation begins.
Step14 Complete the JRE installation:
a. In the Software License Agreement dialog box, click Yes .
b. In the Choose Destination Location dialog box, click Next .
c. In the Select Browser dialog box, check the Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape 6 check boxes, then click Next .
When JRE installation is complete, the Cisco Transport Controller Installation Wizard dialog box appears.
Step15 Click Next . The CTC online help is installed.
Step16 Click Finish .
Step17 To connect to the ONS15600SDH, restart your computer and complete the "NTP-F19 Set Up CTC Computer for Local Craft Connection to the ONS15600SDH" procedure.
DLP-F29 Run the CTC Installation Wizard for UNIX
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Purpose
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This task installs programs required to run CTC on Solaris workstations: Netscape 4.76, JRE 1.3.1_02, and CTC online help. It also modifies the JRE policy file to allow CTC files to be downloaded to your computer after you connect to an ONS15600SDH.
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Tools/Equipment
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CiscoONS15600SDH Release 1.4 software or documentation CD
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Prerequisite Procedures
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None
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Required/As Needed
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Required if any of the following are true:
•Netscape Communicator Release 4.76 is not installed
•JRE 1.3.1_02 is not installed
•CTC online help is not installed
•The JRE java.policy file has not been modified for CTC
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Onsite/Remote
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Onsite or remote
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Security Level
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None
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Step1 Verify that your computer has the following:
•RAM—256 MB for small networks, 512 MB or more for medium and large networks
•Hard drive—2 GB for small networks, 10 GB or more for medium and large networks; 50 MB of space must be available
•Operating System—Solaris 2.5.x or 2.6.x
Note Processor and RAM requirements are guidelines. CTC performance is faster if your computer has a faster processor and more RAM. Refer to the CiscoONS15600SDH Reference Manual to find computer requirements needed for small, medium, and large ONS15600SDH networks.
Step2 When the CD is installed, the File Manager automatically opens. If it does not open, type:
cd /cdrom/cdrom0/
Step3 In File Manager, double-click the setup.bat icon, or from the CD directory type:
./setup.bat
The Cisco Transport Controller Installation Wizard displays the components that will be installed on your computer:
•Java Runtime Environment 1.3.1_02
•CTC Online Help
•Modify Policy File—the JRE java.policy file is modified to enable CTC to download files needed to run the Cisco Transport Controller when you connect to an ONS 15600 SDH.
Step4 Click Next .
Step5 Choose Typical to install all components, or choose Custom if you do not want to install all the components.
Step6 Click Next .
Step7 If you selected Custom in Step5, select the CTC components you want to install by checking or unchecking the boxes, then click Next . If you selected Typical , proceed to Step8.
Step8 The directories where the installation wizard will install the CTC components appear. If you want to change a directory, type the new directory path in the Directory Name field, or click Browse to navigate to the directory.
Note Record the names of the directories you choose for JRE, and the online help.
Step9 Click Next .
Step10 Review the components that will be installed. If you want to change them, click Back . If CTC is running (for example, you are reinstalling components) close CTC before going to the next step.
Step11 Click Next . The Java 2 runtime environment installation completes.
Step12 Click Next . The CTC online help is installed.
Step13 Click Finish .
Step14 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-F30 Set Up the Java Runtime Environment for UNIX
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Purpose
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This task sets up the JRE for UNIX workstations.
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Tools/Equipment
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None
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Prerequisite Procedures
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F29 Run the CTC Installation Wizard for UNIX
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Required/As Needed
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Required if you installed the JRE during the CTC installation
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Onsite/Remote
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Onsite or remote
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Security Level
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None
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Note The JRE might require certain patches to run properly. The patch tar file can be found in the JRE/Solaris directory on the CD. Please read the JRE/Solaris/Solaris.txt file for more information. In addition to installing any needed patches, set up the JRE for use with Cisco Transport Controller on your UNIX system.
Note In this task, your-JRE-path represents the destination directory you chose for the Java Runtime Environment during JRE installation. For example, if your JRE destination directory is /usr/bin/jre, substitute /usr/bin/jre, wherever your-JRE-path occurs. Also, in the following task, Netscape-path refers to the destination directory you chose for Netscape and must be substituted with your actual Netscape destination directory path.
Note CTC requires that the location of xterm is also in your path. If you have moved xterm from its default location, /usr/openwin/bin, you must change all occurrences of /usr/openwin/bin in the following task to reflect the actual path where xterm exists on your system.
Step1 Set up the environment variable:
a. If you are using the csh shell, edit the .cshrc file in your home directory by appending the file with the lines:
setenv JRE your-JRE-path
setenv NETSCAPE Netscape-path
setenv NPX_PLUGIN_PATH $JRE/j2re1_3_1_02/plugin/sparc/ns4
set path = (/usr/openwin/bin $NETSCAPE $path)
b. If you are using the ksh or bash shell, edit the .profile file in your home directory by appending the file with the lines:
JRE=your-JRE-path
NETSCAPE=Netscape-path
NPX_PLUGIN_PATH=$JRE/j2re1_3_1_02/plugin/sparc/ns4
PATH=/usr/openwin/bin:$NETSCAPE:$PATH
export JRE NPX_PLUGIN_PATH PATH
Step2 Set the JRE reference:
a. Run the Control Panel by typing:
your-JRE-path/j2re1_3_0_02/bin/ControlPanel
b. Click the Advanced tab.
c. From the combo box, select your-JRE-path/j2re1_3_1_02 . If the JRE is not found, select other and enter the following in the Path text box:
your-JRE-path/j2re1_3_1_02
d. Click Apply .
Note If you are running multiple shells, before your new environment variable will be set you might need to invoke the same shell for which you changed the initialization file. For example, if you added the environment variable to the .cshrc file, you must run your browser under the csh shell.
Step3 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
NTP-F19 Set Up CTC Computer for Local Craft Connection to the ONS 15600 SDH
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Purpose
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This procedure tells you how to set up a PC running Windows or a Solaris workstation for a local onsite connection to the ONS15600SDH.
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None
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Prerequisite Procedures
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F18 Set Up Computer for CTC
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Required/As Needed
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As needed
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Onsite/Remote
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Onsite or remote
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Security Level
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None
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Note Only the active Timing and Shelf Control (TSC) connector carries traffic. If you connect to the standby TSC or switch TSCs, you will lose connectivity. Cisco recommends that you use the RJ-45 connector on the customer access panel (CAP) so that connection to the ONS15600SDH will not be lost during a TSC switch.
Note For initial shelf turn up, you must use a local craft connection to the ONS15600SDH.
Step1 Complete the "DLP-F31 Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS15600SDH on the Same Subnet Using Static IP Addresses" task if:
•You are connecting from a Windows PC.
•You will connect to one ONS 15600 SDH; if you will connect to multiple ONS 15600 SDH nodes, you might need to configure your computer's IP settings each time you connect to an ONS 15600 SDH.
•You need to access non-ONS 15600 SDH applications such as ping and trace route.
Step2 Complete the "DLP-F32 Set Up a Solaris Workstation for a Craft Connection to an ONS15600SDH" task if:
•You are connecting from a Solaris Workstation.
•You will connect to one ONS 15600 SDH; if you will connect to multiple ONS 15600 SDH nodes, you might need to configure your computer's IP settings each time you connect to an ONS 15600 SDH.
•You need to access non-ONS 15600 SDH applications such as ping and trace route.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
DLP-F31 Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15600 SDH on the Same Subnet Using Static IP Addresses
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Purpose
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This task sets up your computer for a local craft connection to the ONS15600SDH when:
•You will connect to one ONS15600SDH; if you will connect to multiple ONS15600SDH nodes, you might need to reconfigure your computer's IP settings each time you connect to an ONS15600SDH.
•You need to use non-ONS15600SDH applications such as ping and trace route.
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None
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Prerequisite Procedures
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F18 Set Up Computer for CTC
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Required/As Needed
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As needed
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Onsite/Remote
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Onsite
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Security Level
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None
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Step1 Verify the operating system that is installed on your computer:
a. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Control Panel .
b. In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon.
c. On the General tab of the System Settings window, verify that the Windows operating system is one of the following: Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows XP.
Step2 If you have Windows NT 4.0 installed on your PC, complete the following steps to change its TCP/IP configuration:
a. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Control Panel .
b. In the Control Panel dialog box, click the Network icon.
c. In the Network dialog box, click the Protocols tab, choose TCP/IP Protocol , then click Properties .
d. Click the IP Address tab.
e. In the IP Address window, click Specify an IP address .
f. In the IP Address field, enter the IP address. The last three digits must be between 1 and 254.
g. In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0 .
h. Click the Advanced button.
i. Under the Gateways List, click Add . The TCP/IP Gateway Address dialog box appears.
j. Type the ONS 15600 SDH IP address in the Gateway Address field.
k. Click Add .
l. Click OK .
m. Click Apply .
n. In some cases, Windows NT 4.0 prompts you to reboot your PC. If you receive this prompt, click Yes .
Step3 If you have Windows 2000 installed on your PC, complete the following steps to change its TCP/IP configuration:
a. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections > Local Area Connection .
b. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Properties .
c. On the General tab, choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) , then click Properties .
d. Click Use the following IP address .
e. In the IP Address field, enter the IP address. The last three digits must be between 1 and 254.
f. In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0 .
g. In the Default Gateway field, type the ONS 15600 SDH IP address.
h. Click OK .
i. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, click OK .
j. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Close .
Step4 If you have Windows XP installed on your PC, complete the following steps to change its TCP/IP configuration:
a. From the Windows Start menu, choose Control Panel > Network Connections .
Note If the Network Connections menu is not available, click Switch to Classic View .
b. From the Network Connections dialog box, click the Local Area Connection icon.
c. From the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) , then click Properties .
d. In the IP Address field, enter the IP address. The last three digits must be between 1 and 254.
e. In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0 .
f. In the Default Gateway field, type the ONS 15600 SDH IP address.
g. Click OK .
h. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, click OK .
i. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Close .
Step5 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-F32 Set Up a Solaris Workstation for a Craft Connection to an ONS 15600 SDH
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Purpose
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This task sets up a Solaris workstation for a craft connection to the ONS15600SDH.
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Tools/Equipment
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None
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Prerequisite Procedures
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F18 Set Up Computer for CTC
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Required/As Needed
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As needed
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Onsite/Remote
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Onsite
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Security Level
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None
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Step1 Log into the workstation as the root user.
Step2 Check to see if the interface is plumbed by typing:
# ifconfig device
For example:
# ifconfig hme1
a. If the interface is plumbed, a message similar to the following appears:
hme1:flags=1000842<BROADCAST,RUNNING,MULTICAST,IPv4>mtu 1500 index 2 inet 0.0.0.0
netmask 0
Go to Step 3 .
b. If the interface is not plumbed, a message similar to the following appears:
if config: status: SIOCGLIFFLAGS: hme1: no such interface.
Plumb the interface by typing:
# ifconfig device plumb
For example:
if config hme1 plumb
Step3 Configure the IP address on the interface by typing:
#ifconfig interface ip-address netmask netmask up
For example:
#if config hme0 10.20.30.40 netmask 255.255.255.0 up
Note Enter an IP address that is identical to the ONS15600SDH IP address except for the last three digits. The last three digits must be between 1 and 254.
Step4 In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0 . Skip this step if you checked Craft Access Only at Provisioning > Network > General > Gateway Settings.
Step5 Test the connection:
a. Start Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer.
b. Enter the Cisco ONS 15600 SDH IP address in the web address (URL) field. If the connection is established, a Java Console window, CTC caching messages, and the Cisco Transport Controller Login dialog box appear. If this occurs, go to Step 2 of the "DLP-F36 Log into CTC" task to complete the login. If the Login dialog box does not appear, complete Steps c and d .
c. At the prompt, type:
ping ONS-15600-SDH-IP-address
For example, to connect to an ONS 15600 SDH with the default IP address 192.168.1.2, type:
ping 192.168.1.2
If your workstation is connected to the ONS 15600 SDH, the following message appears:
IP-address is alive
Note Skip this step if you checked the Craft Access Only check box at Provisioning > Network> General > Gateway Settings.
d. If CTC is not responding, a "Request timed out" message appears. Verify IP and submask information. Check that the cables connecting the workstation to the ONS 15600 SDH are securely attached. Check the link status by typing:
# ndd -set /dev/ device instance 0
# ndd -get /dev/ device link_status
For example:
# ndd -set /dev/hme instance 0
# ndd -get /dev/hme link_status
The result of 1 means the link is up. The result of 0 means the link is down.
Check the man page for ndd.
For example:
# man ndd
Step6 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
NTP-F20 Set Up a CTC Computer for a Corporate LAN Connection to the ONS 15600 SDH
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Purpose
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This procedure sets up your computer to access the ONS15600SDH through a corporate LAN. To complete this procedure:
•The ONS15600SDH must be provisioned for LAN connectivity, including IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
•The ONS15600SDH must be physically connected to the corporate LAN.
•The CTC computer must be connected to the corporate LAN that has connectivity to the ONS15600 SDH.
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None
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Prerequisite Procedures
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F18 Set Up Computer for CTC
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Required/As Needed
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As needed
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Onsite/Remote
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Onsite or remote
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Security Level
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None
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Step1 If your computer is connected to the corporate LAN, go to Step2. If you changed your computer's network settings for craft access to the ONS15600SDH, change the settings back to the corporate LAN access settings. This generally means:
•Set the IP Address on the TCP/IP dialog box back to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server" (Windows NT 4.0, 2000, or XP).
•If your LAN requires that DNS (Domain Name System) or WINS (Windows Internet Name Service) be enabled, change the setting on the DNS Configuration or WINS Configuration tab of the TCP/IP dialog box.
Step2 If your computer is connected to a proxy server, disable proxy service or add the ONS15600SDH nodes as exceptions. To disable proxy service, complete one of the following tasks, depending on the web browser that you use:
• F33 Disable Proxy Service Using Internet Explorer (Windows)
• F34 Disable Proxy Service Using Netscape (Windows and UNIX)
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
DLP-F33 Disable Proxy Service Using Internet Explorer (Windows)
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Purpose
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This task disables proxy service for PCs running Internet Explorer.
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Tools/Equipment
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None
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Prerequisite Procedures
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None
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Required/As Needed
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Required if your computer is connected to a network computer proxy server and your browser is Internet Explorer.
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Onsite/Remote
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Onsite or remote
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Security Level
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None
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Step1 From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel .
Note If your computer is running Windows XP, you can select Control Panel directly from the Start menu. Make sure that you are in Classic View before continuing with this procedure.
Step2 In the Control Panel window, choose Internet Options .
Step3 From the Internet Properties dialog box, click Connections > LAN Settings .
Step4 In the LAN Settings dialog box, complete one of the following tasks:
•Deselect Use a proxy server to disable the service.
•Leave Use a proxy server selected and click Advanced . In the Proxy Setting dialog box under Exceptions, enter the IP addresses of ONS 15600 SDH nodes that you will access. Separate each address with a semicolon. You can insert an asterisk for the host number to include all the ONS 15600 SDH nodes on your network. Click OK to close each open dialog box.
Step5 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-F34 Disable Proxy Service Using Netscape (Windows and UNIX)
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Purpose
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This task disables proxy service for PCs and UNIX workstations running Netscape.
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Tools/Equipment
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None
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Prerequisite Procedures
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None
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Required/As Needed
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Required if your computer is connected to a network computer proxy server and your browser is Netscape.
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Onsite/Remote
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Onsite or remote
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Security Level
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None
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Step1 Open Netscape.
Step2 From the Edit menu, choose Preferences .
Step3 In the Preferences dialog box under Category, choose Advanced > Proxies .
Step4 In the right side of the Preferences dialog box under Proxies, perform one of the following options:
•Choose Direct connection to the Internet to bypass the proxy server.
•Choose Manual proxy configuration to add exceptions to the proxy server, then click View . In the Manual Proxy Configuration dialog box under Exceptions, enter the IP addresses of the ONS 15600 SDH nodes that you will access. Separate each address with a comma. Click OK to close each open dialog box.
Step5 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
NTP-F21 Log into the ONS 15600 SDH GUI
Step1 If the computer is not connected to the ONS15600SDH, complete the "DLP-F35 Connect a Computer to the ONS15600SDH" task.
Step2 Complete the "DLP-F36 Log into CTC" task.
Note For information about navigating in CTC, see "CTC Information and Shortcuts."
Note If you launch CTC from a node that uses an older release of the CTC software, nodes that use a more recent release of the CTC software will appear gray in network view. You will be unable to provision the gray nodes. If gray nodes appear in network view, log out and log back into a node that uses CTC, such as an ONS15600SDH R1.4.
Step3 As needed, complete the "DLP-F38 Create Login Node Groups" task. Login node groups display nodes that are not connected to the login node via DCC.
Step4 As needed, complete the "DLP-F39 Add a Node to the Current Session or Login Group" task.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
DLP-F35 Connect a Computer to the ONS 15600 SDH
Step1 If your computer is set up for a local craft connection, connect a CAT-5 (LAN) cable from the PC or Solaris workstation NIC card to one of the following:
•The RJ-45 port on the active TSC
•The A or B RJ-45 port on the backplane
•The RJ-45 port on a hub or switch to which the ONS 15600 SDH is physically connected
Note For instructions on crimping your own CAT-5 (LAN) cables, refer to the CiscoONS15600SDH Troubleshooting Guide.
Step2 If your computer is set up for a corporate LAN connection, connect a CAT-5 (LAN) cable from the PC or Solaris workstation NIC card to one of the LAN ports on the backplane.
Step3 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-F36 Log into CTC
Note For information about CTC views and navigation, see "CTC Information and Shortcuts."
Step1 From the computer connected to the ONS15600SDH, start Netscape or Internet Explorer.
Step2 In the Netscape or Internet Explorer Web address (URL) field, enter the ONS15600SDH IP address. For initial setup, the default address is 192.168.1.2. Press Enter .
If a Java Plug-in Security Warning dialog box appears, complete the "DLP-F37 Install Public-Key Security Certificate" task to install the public-key security certificate required by Software Release 1.4 and later.
After you complete the security certificate dialog box (or if the certificate is already installed), a Java Console window displays the CTC file download status. The web browser displays information about your Java and system environments. If this is the first login, CTC caching messages appear while CTC files are downloaded to your computer. The first time you connect to an ONS 15600 SDH, this process can take several minutes. After the download, the CTC Login dialog box appears ( Figure 3-1 ).
Figure 3-1 Logging into CTC
Step3 In the Login dialog box, type a user name and password (both are case sensitive). For initial setup, type the user name CISCO15 and password otbu+1 .
Note You cannot delete the CISCO15 user, which is provided with every ONS15600SDH. CISCO15 has Superuser privileges, so you can create other users. To set up ONS15600SDH users and assign security, go to the "NTP-F23 Create Users and Assign Security" procedure on page4-4. For additional information, refer to the CiscoONS15600SDH Reference Manual.
Step4 Each time you log into an ONS15600SDH, you can make selections on the following login options:
•Node Name—Displays the IP address entered in the web browser and a drop-down menu of previously entered ONS 15600 SDH IP addresses. You can select any ONS 15600 SDH on the list, or you can enter the IP address (or node name) of any new node that you want to log into.
•Additional Nodes—Displays a list of login node groups. To create a login node group or add additional groups, see the "DLP-F38 Create Login Node Groups" task .
•Disable Network Discovery—Check this box to view only the ONS 15600 SDH (and login node group members, if any) entered in the Node Name field. Nodes linked to the Node Name ONS 15600 SDH through the DCC are not displayed. Using this option can decrease the CTC startup time in networks with many DCC-connected nodes.
•Disable Circuit Management—Check this box to disable discovery of existing circuits. Using this option can decrease the CTC initialization time in networks with many existing circuits. This option does not prevent the creation and management of new circuits.
Step5 Click Login .
If login is successful, the CTC window appears. From here, you can navigate to other CTC views to provision and manage the ONS 15600 SDH. If you need to turn up a shelf for the first time, go to Chapter 4, "Turn Up Node." If login problems occur, refer to the Cisco ONS 15600 SDH Troubleshooting Guide.
Step6 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-F37 Install Public-Key Security Certificate
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Purpose
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This task installs the ITU Recommendation X.509 public-key security certificate. The public-key certificate is required to run SoftwareRelease1.4 or later.
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Tools/Equipment
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None
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Prerequisite Procedures
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This task is performed during the "DLP-F36 Log into CTC" task. You cannot perform it outside of this task.
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Required/As Needed
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Required
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Onsite/Remote
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Onsite or remote
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Security Level
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Provisioning or higher
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Step1 If the Java Plug-in Security Warning dialog box appears ( Figure3-2), choose one of the following options.
•Grant This Session—Installs the public-key certificate to your PC only for the current session. After the session is ended, the certificate is deleted. This dialog box will appear the next time you log into the ONS 15600 SDH.
•Deny—Denies permission to install the certificate. If you choose this option, you cannot log into the ONS 15600 SDH.
•Grant always—Installs the public-key certificate and does not delete it after the session is over. Cisco recommends this option.
•View Certificate—Allows you to view the public-key security certificate.
Figure 3-2 Java Plug-in Security Warning Dialog Box
Step2 If the Login dialog box appears, continue with Step3. If the Change Java Policy File dialog box appears, complete this step. The Change Java Policy File dialog box appears if CTC finds a modified Java policy file (.java.policy) on your PC. In previous Cisco ONS 15xxx releases, the Java policy file was modified to allow CTC software files to be downloaded to your PC. The modified Java policy file is not needed in Software R1.4, so you can remove it unless you will log into nodes running releases Software R1.0. Choose one of the following options:
•Yes—Removes the modified Java policy file from your PC. Choose this option only if you will log into ONS 15600 SDH nodes running Software R1.4 or later.
•No—Does not remove the modified Java policy file from your PC. Choose this option if you will log into nodes running ONS 15xxx releases earlier than Software Release 1.4. If you choose No, this dialog box will appear every time you log into the ONS 15600 SDH. If you do not want it to appear, check the Do not show the message again check box.
Step3 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-F38 Create Login Node Groups
Step1 From the Edit menu, choose Preferences .
Step2 Click the Login Node Groups tab.
Step3 Click Create Group .
Step4 Type a name for the group in the Create Login Group Name dialog box. Click OK.
Step5 In the Members field, type the IP address (or node name if DNS is in use) of a node you want to add to the group. Click Add. Repeat this step for each node you want to add to the group.
Step6 Click OK .
The next time you log into an ONS 15600 SDH, the login node group will be available in the Additional Nodes list of the Login dialog box. For example, in Figure 3-3 , a login node group, "Test Group," contains the IP addresses for Nodes 1, 4, and 5. During login, if you selected Test Group from the Additional Nodes list, Nodes 1, 4, and 5 would appear on the CTC network view. You can create as many login groups as you need. The groups are stored in the CTC preferences file and are not visible to other users.
Figure 3-3 Login Node Group
Step7 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-F39 Add a Node to the Current Session or Login Group
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Purpose
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This task adds a node to the current CTC session or login node group.
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Tools
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None
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Prerequisite Procedures
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F36 Log into CTC
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Required/As Needed
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As needed
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Onsite/Remote
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Onsite or remote
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Security Level
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Provisioning or higher
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Step1 From the CTC File menu, choose Add Node .
Step2 In the Add Node dialog box, enter the node name (or IP address).
Step3 To add the node to the current login group, check Add Node to Current Login Group . Otherwise, leave it unchecked.
Note The Add Node to Current Login Group check box is active only if you selected a login group when you logged into CTC.
Step4 Click OK .
After a few seconds, the new node will appear on the network view map.
Step5 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
