SNMP Activation Procedure for

Harris Constellation Radios

Revision: R1 12 October 2010

SNMP-BASED NETWORK MANAGEMENT

Introduction
The Constellation radio has an embedded SNMP agent on board. It also has a 10BASE-T Ethernet interface. This makes it easy to connect Constellation to the Kentrox Remote and Optima SNMP-based network management system. Constellation is typically configured using the keypad. Constellation should have the latest software installed and running before completing the following. As of October 1, 2010, this is version 7.4. Please take note that if you are to upgrade the firmware to 7.4, you will need to reboot the SPU, but this does NOT reset the entire radio system. If you upgrade the entire system software, this will require a complete system reboot and MUST be done during the maintenance window.

Constellation Port Descriptions

The ports on the customer access area of the Constellation backplane are shown in Figure 7-1 below. For the purpose of this document, we will focus on the Ethernet port (J31). Figure 7-1: Constellation Customer Access Area

Physical interconnection is through the Ethernet port J31 on the radio. This, along with user configuration, enables the interface to transport SNMP traffic. Configuration details are given below.

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The AUX (J18) and ETHERNET (J31) ports cannot be used at the same time. However, for every site where the radios Ethernet port is enabled, the AUX port must also be set to Ethernet.

SNMP Connectivity Requirements

Some conditions must be met to set up the Constellation radio for SNMP connectivity: An 10BASE-T straight-thru cable is required to connect the Ethernet port J31 and any available Ethernet port on the Kentrox Remote (see figure 7.2 below). A reboot of the SPU shelf is required after any change to IP connectivity information to enable the changes (non-traffic-affecting).

Standard Configuration
A standard configuration refers to a network where the only radio with the Ethernet port (J31) enabled is the radio connected to the Kentrox Remote. Figure 7-2: Standard Configuration Example

This example is a very basic LAN setup, where no IP connections are dropped at the remote sites.

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Based on Figure 7-2, the following assumptions are made: Only one subnet is needed because no IP segments will be dropped at remote sites. Private class C IP (192.168.2.0/24) is used. Kentrox Remote: 192.168.2.1/24 Constellation #1 Ethernet IP: 192.168.2.4/24 o If more than one radio at a site is to be connected, use IP address 192.168.2.5, 192.168.2.6, etc. for IP numbering All IP configurations are found in the following keypad menu.

CONFIGURATION Menu
Use the Configuration menu on the keypad to gain access to the following Network Management submenu. Keypad: ... Configuration > Network Management > IP Routing
AUX Port Config Ethernet Netcom Interface Enabled Netcom IP Address 192.168.3.1 Netcom Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Ethernet Interface Enabled Ethernet IP Address 192.168.2.4 Ethernet Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 IP Route 1 192.168.2.0 IP Route Mask 1 255.255.255.0 Next IP Router 1 192.168.2.1 RIP RIP II RIP on Netcom IF Disabled RIP on Ethernet IF Disabled

Keypad: ... Configuration > Network Management >IP Routing > SNMP > SNMP Managers
Manager 1 IP Address 192.168.2.1

Keypad: ... Configuration > Network Management > IP Routing > SNMP > Trap Destination
Trap Destination 1 192.168.2.1

IP parameter changes must be set by rebooting the SPU Controller. Choose the REBOOT SYSTEM command from the keypad menu. Three communities are defined. These Community IDs are not user configurable. public Community with full access to the MIB objects (read-write) private Community with read-only access to the MIB objects (read-only) constellation Community name of a trap

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SNMP Trap Configuration Confirmation By default, all SNMP traps are enabled. Using the below illustration, please confirm that all SNMP Traps are enabled.

Kentrox and Optima are registered trademarks of Kentrox, Inc. All other product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Information is correct at time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Details used in this guide were gathered from the radio manufacturers installation and configuration manuals. Kentrox is not liable if this information is incorrect or changed by the manufacturer.

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