s5420 Idu Dvb-s2 SCPC User Manual 851674 Rev p01

IDU Users Manual S5420 DVB-S2 SCPC IDU Users Manual S5420 DVB-S2 SCPC
Document Document Number: Number: 851674 851674 Revision: Revision: P01 P01 Date: February 16, 2010
IDU Users Manual S5420 DVB-S2 SCPC 851674 P01
Document Number: 851674 Revision: Date: Proprietary Notice: P01 February 16, 2010 Copyright 2010 Advantech Satellite Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is proprietary to Advantech Satellite Networks or third party proprietary information which Advantech Satellite Networks is obligated to protect and shall not be disclosed in whole or in part without the prior written permission of Advantech Satellite Networks.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Important Safety Information

1.1 RF Radiation Hazard 1.2 General Safety Warnings 1.3 Protection Against Electrostatic Discharge
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Chapter 2. Getting Started

2.1 Introduction to DVB-S2 SCPC 2.2 Satellite Interactive Terminals (SITs) 2.3 IDU Overview 2.3.1 Model 5420 2.4 Overview of the IDU Web Interface 2.4.1 IDU Web Interface Page 2.4.2 Using the IDU Web Interface 2.5 Overview of Installation and Satellite Networking
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Chapter 3. Installation
3.1 Installation Requirements 3.1.1 ODU Installation 3.1.2 IDU Unpacking - Model 5420 3.1.3 Computer for IDU Configuration 3.2 Installing the IDU 3.2.1 Step 1. Site Selection 3.2.2 Step 2. Making Power and Cable Connections 3.3 Accessing the IDU Web Interface 3.3.1 SSL Secure HTTP Access 3.4 Steps for Basic IDU Installation and Configuration 3.5 File Management 3.5.1 Configuring Access to an FTP server 3.5.2 Upgrading Software 3.5.3 Transferring Configuration Files 3.5.4 Delta Configuration 3.5.5 Configuration Backup and Restore 3.6 Installer Configuration
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3.7 SCPC Management 3.8 Network Configuration 3.9 IDU Control 3.9.1 Disabling and Enabling Transmission (HOLD State) 3.9.2 Carrier ON and Carrier OFFl 3.9.3 Reboot 3.10 Test Control 3.10.1 Test Control 3.10.2 Power Level 3.10.3 Default IF Power Level 3.10.4 Actions 3.11 Superuser Password Configuration 24 28 30 30 30 30 31 31 32 32 32 32
Chapter 4. Advanced Configurations

4.1 Queue Management 4.1.1 Step 1. Define Traffic Queues 4.1.2 Step 2. Select Filter Pattern Table Configuration settings 4.1.3 Step 3. Apply Filter Patterns 4.2 Routing Management 4.2.1 Static Routing 4.2.2 Dynamic Routing 4.3 DHCP Management 4.4 Multicast Configuration 4.4.1 Tx Multicast Source Support 4.4.2 Rx Multicast Source Support 4.4.3 Rx Default Multicast Mapping Table Configuration 4.5 MIB Trap 4.5.1 Enabling or Disabling MIB Trap Flags 4.5.2 Configuring the Trap Destination Table 4.6 MIB Access Policy 4.6.1 Setting Global Options for the MIB Access Policy 4.6.2 Managing Access Policy Table Entries 4.6.3 Managing Access View Rights Table Entries 4.7 PEP 4.8 Web Page Management (Logo) 4.9 Forward Link Control Management (FLCM)
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Chapter 5. IDU Monitoring

5.1 IDU Monitoring 5.2 IDU Log 5.3 Network Interface Stats 5.4 Active Connection Monitoring 5.5 Forward Link PID Statistics 5.6 Multicast Active Membership Monitoring 5.7 Multicast Statistics 5.7.1 IGMP Statistics Table 5.7.2 Virtual Interfaces (Vifs) Statistics Table 5.7.3 Multicast Routing Cache Table
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IDU Users Manual S5420 DVB-S2 SCPC 851674 P01 Appendix A. Glossary Appendix B. Parameters in Web Interface Pages Appendix C. Menu Result Page Appendix D. 65 68 69
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Chapter 1
Important Safety Information
Warning: The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this documentation violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment. Advantech Satellite Network assumes no liability for the customers failure to comply with these requirements.
Please review the following important safety information before installation and use of the equipment.
1.1 RF Radiation Hazard

Warning: The powerful radio frequency (RF) signal from the ODU transmitter and antenna can be very hazardous. Ensure that all transmission from the ODU has been disabled before approaching it.
1.2 General Safety Warnings

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate RF energy and may cause interference to radio communications or could cause harm or injury to a non-alert person if not installed and used in accordance with this documentation. The equipment described in this manual is designed for use by properly trained personnel. Only qualified personnel who are aware of hazards involved shall carry out installation and maintenance and repair of the exposed equipment. The user must verify all local regulations before installing the IDU. Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the equipment. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference. Read all warnings instructions on the unit and the operating instructions.
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Exceeding the maximum rated AC input voltage could result in damage to the unit. Operating with a fuse of improper rating could result in a fire hazard. Operating the unit with the safety ground wire of the supply or the power cord disconnected could result in a shock hazard. Do not operate this unit with the enclosure ungrounded and floating. No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers. Do not spill food or liquids on your unit. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out internal components. Do not use the equipment in damp surroundings and avoid direct contact with water. Never place the equipment in direct sunlight, and keep your unit away from radiators and heat sources. If the unit has a fan, do not cover the fan opening when the unit is in use, as this will impede the ventilation required. Unplug the equipment from the AC power outlet before cleaning. The outside of the equipment may be cleaned using a lightly dampened cloth. Do not use any cleaning liquids containing alcohol, methylated spirit or ammonia. Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards and will void the warranty. Install the equipment on a flat and stable surface. Route power supply cords and interconnecting cables so that they are unlikely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. Never insert objects of any kind into the unit through openings, as the objects may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts. This could cause fire or electric shock. When replacement parts are required, ensure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitutions may damage the unit or cause electric shock or fire, and will void the warranty. Always turn the power off and wait 5 seconds before disconnecting or connecting any cables to the IDU. Do not short or overload any output connectors or cables, these may cause a serious damage to the unit and will void the warranty of the unit. Upon completion of any service or repair to the unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the SIT is in proper operating condition. For continued protection against fire hazard, replace all fuses only with same type and rating. Do not operate the system in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any electrical system in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
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1.3 Protection Against Electrostatic Discharge

Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your equipment. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your equipments electronic components, such as the microprocessor boards. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the grounded equipment chassis. As you continue to work inside the equipment, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to remove any static charge your body may have accumulated. You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD): When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove the component from the anti-static packaging material until you are ready to install the component in your equipment. Just before unwrapping the anti-static packaging, be sure to discharge static electricity from your body. When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an anti-static container or packaging. Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use anti-static floor pads and workbench pads. This unit is provided with a protective ground incorporated in the power cord. The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor, inside or outside the equipment, is likely to make the equipment dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace the outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the ground-type plug. Unplug the unit power cord by gripping the power plug, not the cord. Do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, table, or on a bed, sofa or rug. The unit may fall, causing personal injury and damage to the unit. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock. We recommend using an outlet that contains surge suppression or ground fault protection. For added protection during a lightning storm, or when the SIT is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the lines between the indoor unit and the antenna. This will prevent damage caused by lightning or power line surged. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to authorized service personnel whenever the following occurs: The power supply cord or plug is damaged; Liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the indoor unit; The unit has been exposed to rain or water; The unit has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged; The unit exhibits a distinct change in performance.
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Chapter 2
Getting Started
This manual covers installation and satellite network configuration of Advantech Model 5420 indoor units (IDUs). It is intended for use with the IDU software version 9620Rxx, where xx is the revision number. This SW load exclusively runs on the following Advantech IDU HW platforms Series 5420 part number 850643-365 and 850643-366.
Note: This SW load doesnt run on the following Advantech IDU H/W platforms Series 1000 (all) Series 2000 (all); Series 3000 (all) Series 4000 (all); any Series 5000 other than S5420
Note: The IDU 5420 is designed for DVB-S2 SCPC. It can also operate as the IDU 5120 when a DVB-RCS software image is loaded in.
For an introduction to SITs and satellite networking, see section 2.1. For an introduction to the IDU, see section 2.2 and section 2.3.
2.1 Introduction to DVB-S2 SCPC

The SCPC network provides for a simple introduction of return channel services. Each user terminal is assigned a single return channel carrier with a corresponding demodulator. The S5420 can be used in two network architecture: point-to-point, and point-to-multipoint. The point-to-point architecture will generally consists of two stand-alone S5420s, one at each location. The transmission of one is received by the other.
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The other network configuration is point-to-multi-point, where all the SCPC remotes share a common receive high-rate broadcast carrier emanating from a Gateway. Each remote puts up a DVB-S2 SCPC carrier towards the Gateway. For each of the remote, there is a matching DVB-S2 demodulator located at the Gateway. Usually this type of configuration will be managed from the Gateway. The SCPC gateway is relatively simple and provides for basic network configurations and IP access. An important element of the system is that the Forward Link is always a highrate broadcast carrier providing increased efficiency over a set of Forward Link SCPC carriers with simpler routing in the SCPC gateway. Figure 2.1 shows the architecture of a point-to-multi-point SCPC system. The SCPC network is designed to carry IP traffic only. The system consists of a scalable SCPC Gateway and a set of user terminals. Each terminal is assigned a SCPC return link carrier at installation with the option for reconfiguration of this carrier either locally or remotely. The assigned return link bandwidth can vary with the system requirements. The Forward Link is a standard DVB-S2 carrier using DVB-MPE (Multiprotocol Encapsulation) for IP Traffic. The forward link can vary from 1 to 40 MSps. Similarly, the return link is a standard DVB-S2 carrier using DVB-MPE (Multiprotocol Encapsulation) for IP Traffic. The return link can vary from 256 kb/s up to 10 Mb/s. It should be noted that in a point-to-point scenario, the data rate range varies from 256 kb/ s to 10 Mb/s in each direction. The SCPC terminal is also equipped with a very stable reference oscillator as it can't rely on the presence of a Network Clock Reference (NCR) when operating in SCPC mode.
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Figure 2.1 Point-to-multipoint DVB-S2 SCPC System
2.2 Satellite Interactive Terminals (SITs)

SITs are made up of two components, as shown in the figure below. The outdoor unit (ODU) consists of an antenna subsystem and an RF transceiver assembly. The antenna is made up of a reflector dish and a transmitter (or BUC) that generates the return link signal. The ODU is connected via two inter-facility link (IFL) cables to the IDU. The IDU is responsible for network access and is the ethernet interface with the LAN or host computer.
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Figure 2.2 SIT Schematic Diagram For more information about the IDU, see section 2.3.
2.3 IDU Overview

2.3.1 Model 5420 The Model 5420 IDU has a 1U rack-mount form factor. The front panel contains 6 indicator LEDs. Power and cable connections are at the back of the unit.
Figure 2.3 Model 5420 IDU The figure below shows a schematic diagram of the IDU front panel.
Figure 2.4 Front View - Model 5420 IDU The front panel contains the following LEDs (from left to right). Power LED - Green. Indicates power on when lit.
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IDU Ready - Green. Indicates IDU is ready when lit. When flashing it indicates the SIT is in Hold state. LINK - Amber. Indicates that the Ethernet port is connected. ACT - Amber. Indicates activity on the Ethernet port of the IDU. Rx - Green. Indicates forward link is acquired when lit. When flashing it indicates the tuner is locked. Tx - Green. Indicates return link is acquired when lit. The figure below shows a schematic diagram of the IDU back panel.
Figure 2.5 Back View - Model 5420 IDU The shaded areas are as follows (from left to right). Power cable connector. Provides AC power interface for IDU and ODU, and protective grounding of the IDU. Requires C14 type power cord, not supplied with the IDU (AC Inlet: IEC-60320 C13 socket). 110-220 VAC, 50/60Hz (auto-ranging). Power switch. Turns IDU power on or off. Fuse. Fast Acting Glass Fuse 250V, 2A. IDU IN connector. F-Female 75 ohm connector for IFL cable from ODU. For forward link communication. Ethernet connector. 10/100BaseT Ethernet Interface on RJ-45 connector. For ethernet connection with LAN or host computer. Reset. The Reset button resets the IDUs ethernet IP address to its default value of 10.10.10.10. The IP address remains at this value until the unit is rebooted. To push the reset button, insert a paper clip (or equivalent) into the hole for about one second. IDU OUT connector. F-Female 75 ohm connector for IFL cable from the ODU. For return link communication. Serial Port. DB-9 connector to input the GPS coordinated. The pin 9 carries +24V.
2.4 Overview of the IDU Web Interface

The IDU web interface provides the user interface with the IDU. The IDU web interface can be accessed from any computer with a network or Internet connection to the IDU. The IDU web interface enables the operator to: Set installation parameters Configure the SIT to access the satellite network Test and troubleshoot satellite links Configure passwords and security settings on the SIT
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Monitor SIT alarms and events Manage how the SIT queues and transfers data over the satellite network. 2.4.1 IDU Web Interface Page The figure below shows a typical IDU web interface page (does not represent the actual IDU web page). IDU Name. The IDU name is shown at the top left of each page. When managing multiple IDUs simultaneously on the same LAN, it is useful to identify each IDUs screen with a different label. This label also appears in the title bar of the web browser window. The IDU name shown in the figure is SIT_Default_Name. MAC Address. The MAC address is shown at the top left of each page. The SIT MAC address is a unique address assigned to each SIT. The MAC address shown in the figure is 00-40-fd-01-ef-a0. S/W Revision. The software version is shown at the top left of each page. The software version shown in the figure is V4001.R00. Logo. A logo is displayed at the top right of each page. The logo can be changed by the user. The logo shown in the figure is that of Advantech Satellite Network. Login. A login link is provided at the left of each page. It can be selected at any time to return to the web interface home page.
IDU NAME: MAC ADDRESS: S/W REVISION:

Login Page Links IDU Monitoring Installation Test Control Network Configuration File Management Installer Password
SIT_Default_Name 00-40-fd-01-ef-a0 . V4001.R00
Installer Menu
Monitoring SIT Operational State: FL Status: RL Status: IDU Power Level: IDU TX Status: TX Frequency (in 100Hz): RL Measured Es/No: FL Measured Eb/No: OAM Active Acquired Ready Mode -9.5 Enabled 10500000 8.0 19.9(db)
Figure 2.6 Typical IDU Web Interface Page All IDU web pages display the following information.
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Page links. Links to pages in the IDU web interface are shown at the left of each page. Links shown in the figure are IDU Monitoring, Installation, Test Control, Static User Password and Installer Password. Content. The center of the page displays the page content, including parameters and monitoring information. In the figure, this information is located below the Installation Configuration title. IDU Help. Click on IDU parameters or monitoring information to obtain a pop-up description of that field. This information is also contained in this manual. 2.4.2 Using the IDU Web Interface The IDU web interface is designed for three types of tasks. These tasks are normally done by a the installer, a service provider or satellite network operator. Installation. This includes physical installation, cable connections, initial access to the user interface for installation configuration and for transmitting a test signal over the air. Satellite Network Configuration. This includes configuring the IDU for access to the satellite network (forward and return links) and MIB configuration.. Operation and Maintenance. This includes: Monitoring the status of the IDU, including forward and return links, operational state and alerts. Troubleshooting the IDU's satellite network connections. Controlling the IDU, including acquiring and disabling satellite links. Configuring the IDU's access to the LAN or local PC, including its ethernet address. To perform any these tasks, log in to the web interface as installer.
2.5 Overview of Installation and Satellite Networking

To get a SIT up and running, the outdoor unit (ODU) and indoor unit (IDU) must be properly installed, and the IDU software must be correctly configured. If you are installing a single SIT, the IDU software should be configured after the ODU and IDU have been physically installed on-site. This enables the installer to verify that the configuration is correct. The following steps are involved in installing a single SIT: 1. Install the outdoor unit (ODU). For help with this procedure, see the ODU Installation and Pointing Manual. 2. Install and configure the indoor unit (IDU). See Chapter 3. 3. Configure the IDU for access to the satellite network. See Chapter 4.
Typically, however, multiple SITs that use the same satellite beam contain very similar configurations. In this case, the most efficient method is to pre-configure all the IDUs before physically installing them in the field. Then the installer only needs to configure a small number of site-specific parameters at install time.
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You can monitor the current status of the SIT at any time during the installation and networking procedure. For more information, see Chapter 5. Note: The procedures described in this document assume familiarity with satellite networks, satellite network equipment installation.
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Chapter 3
Installation
3.1 Installation Requirements

Before beginning IDU installation, ensure that: The outdoor unit (ODU) has been installed (section 3.1.1). The IDU has been unpacked (section 3.1.2). A computer is available for IDU configuration (section 3.1.3). 3.1.1 ODU Installation The ODU should be installed following the procedures described in the ODU Installation and Pointing Manual (from Advantech Satellite Network) and the antenna system assembly manual (from the antenna manufacturer). Two coaxial (IFL) cables should be routed from the ODU to the site where the IDU will be installed. The cables should be connected at the ODU end to the LNB and transmitter. At the IDU end, each cable should be carefully labeled with the name of the component it leads to (either the LNB or the transmitter).
Note: Permanent damage to both the LNB and transmitter may occur if the IFL coaxial cables are switched.
3.1.2 IDU Unpacking - Model 5420 Carefully unpack the IDU and check for any damage during shipment. Ensure that the Model 5420 IDU comes with: A 1 m ethernet cable. Rack mounting brackets and screws. See section 2.3.1 for a picture and description of the IDU.
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3.1.3 Computer for IDU Configuration You will need a PC or laptop computer in order to access the IDU web pages and configure the IDU. This may be the same computer that will be used with the IDU to access the satellite network. The connection between the computer and the IDU is made with an ethernet cable (supplied with the IDU).
Note: For the IDU HW platforms 850643-365, the web pages are accessed using an HTTP secure connection. The computer must be running Windows XP or later and have a network card with an RJ-45 connector. It must have either Netscape Communicator (version 4.61 or higher), Internet Explorer (version 5.5 or higher) or Mozilla Firefox (version 1.0 or higher). The browser must support SSL 2.0 and 3.0, RSA with 512 bit exchange and DES with 56 bit encryption. Internet Explorer 7.0 and Mozilla Firefox 2.0 dont support SSL 2.0 by default it need to be configured.
3.2 Installing the IDU

To install the IDU (1) select an appropriate site (2) make power and cable connections. 3.2.1 Step 1. Site Selection The IDU must be installed indoors in an area free of oil, dust or sand. The site should be close to the computer, ethernet router or hub that will be using the IDU to access the satellite network. Environmental conditions must stay within the product specifications. 3.2.2 Step 2. Making Power and Cable Connections Make power and cable connections as follows. 1. Connect the coaxial IFL cables from the ODU to the back of the IDU. For a description of the IDU back panel, see section 2.3. Attach the coaxial cable labelled "LNB" (Rx) to the connector labelled IDU IN. Attach the coaxial cable labelled "Transmitter" (Tx) to the connector labelled IDU OUT. 2. Connect one end of ethernet cable to the computer's RJ-45 ethernet port, and connect the other end to the 10/100 BaseT connector on the back of the IDU. 3. Connection to a GPS device: the IDU needs to know its location while operating in DVB-RCS. This step is not required when operating in SCPC. So only do this step for DVB-RCS operation (with the proper DVB-RCS software loaded in). Connect a serial cable between the serial port of the IDU and a GPS. The IDU interface to
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external GPS device is done via a rear panel DB9-F connector. All signals are RS232C +/- 5V unless noted otherwise. Its pin-out can be found in the Table 3.1 Table 3.1 Serial Port Connector PIN-OUT
Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Function DCD TX RX DTR GND TUNER_LOCK RTS CTS +24V WARNING : Be careful to not damage your equipment. Limited to 200 mA by IDU. 0-5VDC signal limited to 2 mA, switches to ground when IDU DVB tuner acquires lock Note
4. Connect the IDU to the AC power source. The IDU runs on 110-220 VAC, 50/60 Hz (auto-ranging). 5. Verify that the Power LED is illuminated on the front of the IDU (the left-most LED on the front of the IDU). After a few seconds, the Ready LED should be illuminated as well (the second LED from the left on the front of the IDU). 6. The IDU is put into HOLD mode before leaving the factory, so make sure that the Ready LED is flashing, indicating that the IDU is currently in HOLD mode. When in HOLD mode, transmission is disabled. The IDU will remain in HOLD mode until it is put out of HOLD mode by the user. The IDU will remain in HOLD mode even after a reboot or power cycle. It is the users resposibility to put the IDU out of HOLD mode when it is properly configured, thus avoiding disturbing the Network. One of the very last step of the IDU instllation/configuration is to put the IDU out of HOLD mode.
Note: When screwing the cables to the connectors, be sure to turn only the outer rotating nut of the connector. The cable and the main body of the connector must not rotate or twist. Hand tighten only.
3.3 Accessing the IDU Web Interface

The next step in installation is to access the IDU web interface. This web interface is used for monitoring and configuring the IDU. The IDU is factory configured with the default Ethernet IP address 10.10.10.10 and subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Initial access of the IDU home page must be made at this address. To do this, open the web browser on the computer and type the address <http:// 10.10.10.10>. The IDU home page appears.
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Note: If the computer is unable to open the IDU home page, it may be necessary to temporarily modify the computer's IP address so that it is in the correct range to access the IDU. For instructions about how to do this, consult Windows on-line documentation. After communication with the IDU has been established, the IDUs ethernet IP address can then be changed to an address accessible from the computer, and the computer's IP address can be changed back to its normal setting.
The IDU home page is used to log in to IDU web pages. The home page can be accessed from any IDU web page by clicking the Login link near the upper left corner of the page.
Note: For access to the IDUs web page over the satellite network, the SITs OAM IP address must be used. The factory default OAM IP address is 172.16.0.1.
Figure 3.1 IDU Web Interface Home Page 3.3.1 SSL Secure HTTP Access
This section only applies to IDU HW platforms 850643-365 (series 5420V). These IDUs contain an encryption chip.
Access to IDU web pages is encrypted using SSL 2.0 and 3.0. Some browsers and Windows operating systems use a short (30 second to 2 minute) default time-out for encrypted
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web pages. This means that after a short period of inactivity, the user will be required to log in again. Typically, a longer time-out will be more convenient for IDU configuration. The time-out can be set at up to 30 minutes (the maximum time-out for the IDU). The following procedure describes how to modify the time-out in a registry setting of Internet Explorer. This procedure can be used in computers running Windows ME or later (it is not applicable to Windows 98).
Warning: Incorrectly editing the registry may severely damage your operating system.
1. Start the Registry Editor (Regedit.exe). 2. Locate and click the following key in the registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL 3. On the Edit menu, click Add Value. 4. Type ClientCacheTime, click the REG_DWORD data type, and then click OK. 5. In the Data box, type a decimal value in milliseconds, and then click OK. For example, a value of 1800000 (decimal) corresponds to a time-out of 30 minutes.
Note: Keys are not displayed in the registry unless you change them from their default values.
For more information about the IDU web interface, see section 2.4.
3.4 Steps for Basic IDU Installation and Configuration

Note: If a configuration file was provided with the IDU, follow the instructions that came with this file before accessing the Installer Menu.
PLEASE THIS SECTION ENTIRELY BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION/ CONFIGURATION. The Superuser Menu of the IDU web interface is used to set installation parameters for the SIT. The Superuser Menu is accessed from the IDU web interface Home Page by logging in as follows: Username: superuser Password: su001pwd (factory default password) The Superuser Menu contains Configuration Links along the left side. A typical installation procedure is as follows:
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1. Use the File Management link to upgrade to the latest (or desired) software version, and/or to load a pre-configured configuration file. Proceed to section 3.5 if an upgrade is required. 2. Use the Installation link to set installation parameters (section 3.6). 3. Use theSCPC Configuration link to set the Tx and Rx parameters (section 3.7). 4. Use the Network Configuration link to set the network parameters (section 3.8). 5. Use the IDU Control link to put the IDU out of HOLD mode (section 3.9) This step should only be done when you are ready to transmit using the appropriate parameters. You should also refer to section 3.9 if you need to put up a CW carrier during the installation process. 6. Use the Test Control link to access the test mode and be able to transmit a CW carrier, when required during the installation process. 7. If so desired, you can change the Superusaer password for added security (section 3.11), make sure to memorize the password. You can monitor the current status of the SIT during the installation procedure. For more information, see section 5.
3.5 File Management

The IDU can send files to and receive files from an FTP server. The FTP server can be on a computer directly connected to the IDU, on a LAN, or accessed over the satellite network. This feature is useful for: Upgrading the IDU's software (see section 3.5.2). Transferring configuration files to and from the IDU (see section 3.5.3 and section 3.5.4). For security reasons, the IDU is not capable of browsing the FTP server. It can only send or receive specific files in a particular directory of the FTP server. Before you can send or receive files, you must configure the IDU to access an FTP server (see below). 3.5.1 Configuring Access to an FTP server Use the File Management page to configure the IDU to access an FTP server. Four parameters must be configured. Server Username. Enter the username used to log in to the FTP server. Server Password. Enter the password used to log in to the FTP server. Server IP Address. Enter the IP address of the FTP server. Server Path. Enter the path, if any, of the files located on the FTP server using forward slashes (/). This is the path that any FTP client with the username set above would see.
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When you are done, click Save FTP Configuration. The FTP configuration is active immediately.
Note: The server IP address defines where the IDU will take the new software image. This IP address must be accessible by the IDU, whether at the user interface or remotely over the satellite interface.
3.5.2 Upgrading Software A software upgrade may be performed as part of a regular maintenance procedure, for problems fixes or for new features available in the IDU.
General Comments Concerning Software Upgrades

Normally, performing a software upgrade is straight forward and low risk, since the IDU has a fail-safe mechanism to prevent corruption. However, there has been cases of failures. To mitigate the risk of a software failure, follow these suggestions: When possible, perform the software upgrade during a low internet traffic period. When possible, local software upgrades are preferred to remote software upgrades.
Software Upgrade Using The Web Page

The software upgrade functionality is available through the File Management web page of the Installer menu. It is also available in the Superuser menu. The IDU contains two versions (or images) of the software, a current image which is the one in use and an alternate image. These software versions are shown in the S/W IMAGE ID section of the page. Follow this procedure to upgrade IDU software. 1. Ensure that the software upgrade file (e.g. IDUv9620r00.sit) is located on the FTP server. 2. Ensure that the IDU has been configured to access the FTP server with the correct path (see section 3.5.1 above). 3. In the S/W Image Filename field, enter the name of the software upgrade file (e.g. "IDUv9620r00.sit"). Next, click Save S/W Image Filename. 4. FTP Transfer of the software image: Click the Download S/W Image button to begin downloading software from the FTP server to the IDU. The IDU will verify that the file is an IDU software file before it begins downloading. You can monitor the progress of the download. During this time, you cannot download any other files. 5. Click Reboot From Alternate. The IDU will reboot using the newly downloaded software version.
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6. Return to the File Management page and click Validate S/W Image. This indicates to the IDU that the upgraded software was installed and runs correctly. As a fail-safe mechanism, if you do not validate the new software version within 10 minutes of rebooting, the IDU will automatically reboot with the previous (alternate) software version. If you wish to run the previous (alternate) software version, click Reboot from Alternate. 3.5.3 Transferring Configuration Files It is easy to download a new configuration file to the IDU. You can also upload, or export, the IDU's configuration file to the FTP server for use on other IDUs. These tasks are done using the File Management page. To download a new configuration file to the IDU, first ensure that the new configuration file is named sitcfg.xml and is located on the FTP server path configured above. Then, click Download sitcfg.xml. To upload the IDU's configuration file to the FTP server, click Upload sitcfg.xml. The sitcfg.xml file will be transferred to the FTP server. 3.5.4 Delta Configuration Delta configuration changes are applied to the IDU using the delta.xml configuration file.
Transfer Procedure
1. Ensure that the delta.xml file is located on the FTP server (see section 3.5.3). 2. Ensure that the IDU has been configured to access the FTP server with the correct path (see section 3.5.1). 3. Transfer the delta configuration file to the IDU by clicking Download delta.xml on the File Management page. 4. Apply the delta configuration by clicking Apply Delta Config and Reboot on the File Management page. If one or more Delta Configuration parameters is incorrect, the first error found in the delta.xml file will be displayed, once the button "Apply Delta Configuration and Reboot is selected. A message similar to the following will appear:
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IDU NAME: MAC ADDRESS: S/W REVISION:

Login
SIT_Default_Name 00-40-fd-01-ef-a0 . V4001.R00
Installer Menu Result

Error occured while processing the Delta Config file. First error found: Data error at line 15
Use the above browser menu to return to previous page or

Return To Previous Page
The error should be corrected in the delta.xml file and the Transfer Procedure re-started until all the errors are cleared and the option to Reboot appears. 3.5.5 Configuration Backup and Restore SIT configuration information is contained in a configuration file (sitcfg.xml) stored internally on the IDU. The IDU writes all configuration changes to this file, and it reads this file when it reboots. This configuration file is automatically saved as sitcfg.old when the IDU reboots. When the IDU boots up, it checks whether the current configuration file (sitcdg.xml) contains valid values for all parameters. If the it is not valid, the IDU automatically restores the sitcfg.old and reboots from it. When the user calls "Downloads sitcfg.xml", the file sitcfg.old is saved the backup file (sitcfg.bak). The user can force a restore and reboot from the backup configuration. This can be used when the downloaded configuration is not working as expected to revert to the state before the las reboot. In order to restore and reboot from the backup configuration, go to the File Management page and click Reboot with Backup Configuration.
Note: The backup doesn't work in the case of a delta config.
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3.6 Installer Configuration
The Installation Configuration page is used to view and modify the SIT's installation parameters. Follow this procedure to configure installation parameters for your site. 1. Carefully review all the parameters on this page and modify them according to your installation, as described in the table below. 2. When you are done, click the Save Installation Configuration button at the bottom of the page. This opens the Installer Menu Result page. 3. You must reboot the IDU for the installation configuration to be implemented on the IDU. Click Reboot IDU, the IDU will reboot (this takes about 1 minute), and you will be returned to the IDU home page.
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Some parameters in the following table must be configured for each installation, others are optional, and others must not be changed from their default values.
Parameter Installation Owner Installation Date and Work Order Number Satellite Service Provider ID Description Name of the installation owner. Installation date and work order number of the installation. Identity of the satellite service provider. Label for the SIT being configured. This label will appear at the top of the web interface window and in the web browser title bar. It is useful to identify the web interface for each SIT with a different label when using multiple SITs simultaneously on the same LAN. ODU Antenna size in cm. This parameter is for informational use only and is not employed by the IDU. The factory default setting is 89. ODU sub-system power amplifier (SSPA) power in 0.1 W steps. This is for informational use only and is not employed by the IDU. The factory default setting is 20. ODU Maximum effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP) in 0.1 dBm steps. This is for informational use only and is not employed by the IDU. The factory default setting is 740. This flag is used to control the RL RF spectrum. The IDU will invert the RF spectrum when the flag is set to "Enabled" and not invert the RF spectrum when set to "Disabled". The default value is "Disabled". The ODU Tx mixing frequency (in MHz) is added to the IDU Tx frequency to obtain the SIT Tx frequency. If the test mode is enabled, it should be stopped before changing the ODU Tx mixing frequency. The factory default setting is "13050", which corresponds to a 13.05GHz mixing frequency in the ODU (Ku band output). Threshold for the Rx low-high band at Ku band. A frequency below the threshold will be in the low band. A frequency above the threshold will be in the high band. The factory default setting is 11700. The ODU Rx low band mixing frequency (in MHz) is subtracted from the SIT Rx frequency in Ku band to obtain the IDU Rx frequency in L band (if in low band). The factory default setting is 9750. The ODU Rx high band mixing frequency (in MHz) is subtracted from the SIT Rx frequency in Ku band to obtain the IDU Rx frequency in L band (if in high band). The factory default setting is 10600.
SIT Name
ODU Antenna Size
ODU SSPA Power
ODU Maximum EIRP
RL RF Spectral Inversion
ODU Tx mixing frequency
ODU Rx Low/High Band Frequency Threshold
ODU Rx Low Band Mixing Frequency
ODU Rx High Band Mixing Frequency
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Parameter Description With the ODU present flag enabled, the following actions will be taken by the IDU: The IDU will compensate for the frequency error caused by the ODU 24 V DC will be present at the IDU OUT port of the IDU to supply voltage to the ODU SSPA 13/18 V polarisation selection for the ODU LNB 22 kHz on/off for High/Low frequency band selection for the LNB With the flag disabled, the IDU is used mainly in a lab environment (IF). The factory default settings is Enabled. This parameter determines if the IDU can output 24 DC at its Tx port. Note: This flag has the behaviour described above only if the ODU present flag is enabled, if not, the Tx port 24 DC is always off The factory default settings is Disabled. This parameter specifies if the IDU shall inhibit transmission of the 22 kHz tone and the DC voltage on the IDU Rx port. If a deployable antenna is used, then this parameter shall be set to "Enabled" for the IDU to completely inhibit transmission of the 22 kHz tone, regardless of the frequency band selected on the FL. Also, the DC voltage on the Rx port is set to 0V, regardless of which polarisation was selected. If a normal fixed antenna is used, then this parameter should be set to "Disabled", the IDU will operate as usual by generating on its Rx port the 22 kHz tone or not, depending on the frequency band selected, as well as the 13/18VDC voltage, depending on the polarisation selected. The factory default setting is "Disabled". When the low power mode is enabled, the ODU transmit power is ON only when the IDU is logged on. If this mode is disabled then the ODU transmit power is always on. Low Power Mode Flag Note: This flag has the behaviour described above only if the ODU present flag is enabled, if not, the ODU transmit power is always off. The factory default settings is Enabled.
ODU Present flag
ODU Tx 24V DC Flag
Operation with Deployable Antenna Flag
Table 3.2 Description of Installation Configuration Parameters When you have finished modifying these parameters, click Save Installation Configuration at the bottom of the section. This opens the Installer Menu Result page. Depending on the combination of parameters that you changed, you may be required to perform an action before the changes take effect (see Appendix C).
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3.7 SCPC Management

The SCPC Management page is used to configure the SCPC parameters.
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For a description of how parameters in the table are coded, see Appendix B.
Parameter Description This parameter specifies the forward link default frequency (in kHz) and shall be specified in terms of the ODU receiving frequency (e.g. Ku band). The frequency must be entered in multiples of 125 kHz. The factory default setting is "11450000". This setting specifies the Symbol rate, in 100 Symb/s when the SCPC mode is selected. The factory default setting is "40000". This setting specifies the Rx coding rate when the SCPC mode is selected. Available coding rate: - Auto-Rate Setting; - R=1/2; - R=2/3; - R=3/4; - R=5/6; - R=7/8. The factory default setting is "Auto-Rate Setting". This parameter specifies the PID for the unicast IP traffic that the IDU will filter on when the SCPC mode is selected. The factory default setting is "0". When in CRC check bypass, MPEG sections are received without CRC check being made. When not in CRC bypass, MPEG sections are received only if CRC matches the proper computed value. This parameter specifies the Tx Frequency (in 100Hz) when the SCPC mode is selected. The factory default setting is "11700".
SCPC Rx Frequency (kHz)
SCPC Rx Symbol Rate (100 symbols/sec)
SCPC Rx Coding Rate
SCPC Rx Unicast Traffic PID
Rx CRC Check Bypass Flag
SCPC Tx Frequency (kHz)
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This parameter specifies the Tx Modulation & Coding Rate when the SCPC mode is selected. Available Tx Modulation & Coding Rate are: - S2 QPSK 1/4 - S2 QPSK 1/3 - S2 QPSK 2/5 - S2 QPSK 1/2 - S2 QPSK 3/5 - S2 QPSK 2/3 - S2 QPSK 3/4 - S2 QPSK 4/5 - S2 QPSK 5/6 - S2 QPSK 8/9 - S2 QPSK 9/10 - S2 8PSK 3/5 - S2 8PSK 2/3 - S2 8PSK 3/4 - S2 8PSK 5/6 - S2 8PSK 8/9 - S2 8PSK 9/10 The factory default is S2 QPSK 1/2. SCPC Tx Symbol Rate ( symbols/ sec) SCPC Tx Roll-off Factor This parameter specifies the Tx Symbol Rate when the SCPC mode is selected. The factory default setting is 64000. The roll-off factor determines how tight the occupied bandwidth will be. The possible values are 0.35, 0.25 and 0.20. The factory default is 0.35. The pilot are symbols added at regular interval to help synchronization. They are usually used in low SNR/low symbol rate situations. The possible values are ON or OFF. The factory default is OFF The possible values are: Short Frame, 16200 bit Normal Frames, 64800 bit The factory default is Short Frames. This parameter specifies the Maximum transmit IF power level used by the IDU. The IDU output level is expressed in dBm. The range is from 0 to -31.5 dBm. The level corresponds to attenuation that is relative to an output of 0 dBm. The factory default value is set to "-31.5". This parametr specifies the PID for the unicast IP traffic that the IDU will transmit when the SCPC mode is selected. The factory default setting is "0".
SCPC Tx Modulation & Coding Rate
SCPC Tx Pilot
SCPC Tx S2 Frame Length
SCPC Tx Power Level (dBm)
SCPC Tx Unicast Traffic PID
Table 3.3 SCPC Configuration Parameters
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When you have finished modifying these parameters, click Save SCPC Configuration at the bottom of the page. This opens the Menu Result page. Depending on the combination of parameters that you changed, you may be required to perform an action before the changes take effect (see Appendix C).
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3.8 Network Configuration

The Network Configuration page enables you to view and modify SIT IP addresses, SIT population ID, and related parameters. The SIT makes use of two IP addresses. The ethernet interface IP address is the user interface IP address on the ethernet port (see section 2.3). This IP address and mask is for the user LAN (terrestrial network) connected directly to the IDU. The satellite interface OAM (operation, administration and maintenance) IP address is the SIT IP address of the satellite interface. It is used for SIT management (OAM) purposes. The table below describes the parameters in the Network Settings section of the page.
Parameter SIT Ethernet I/F IP Address SIT Ethernet I/F IP Mask SIT Satellite I/F OAM IP Address SIT Satellite I/F Traffic IP Address OAM Release Timeout (msec, 0 = no timeout): Traffic Release Timeout (msec, 0 = no timeout): Description IP address on the ethernet interface port, used by the user LAN (terrestrial) network connected directly to the IDU. The factory default setting is 10.10.10.10. Associated net mask for SIT ethernet I/F address. This mask determines the SIT LAN subnet. The factory default setting is 255.255.255.0. The SIT IP address on the satellite interface. It is used by the hub for SIT management (OAM) purposes. The factory default setting is 172.16.0.1. Address only employed for traffic IPSec tunnelling. The factory default setting is "60.47.47.47". OAM VCC will be released if no OAM data is transmitted for the duration of the timeout (in msec). This timer is valid only when the SIT state is "OamActive". If the time expires, the SIT state will then go from "OamActive" to "Initialized". A value of "0" disables the timeout. The factory default setting is "0". Traffic VCC will be released if no traffic is transmitted for the duration of the timeout (in msec). This timer is valid only when the SIT state is "Active". If the time expires, the SIT state will then go from "Active" to "OamActive". A value of "0" disables the timeout. The factory default setting is "0" The Performance Enhancing Proxy (PEP) is activated by selecting Enabled for this flag.The PEP accelerates all TCP traffic when this flag is Enabled. The factory default setting is Disabled. PEP Enable Flag Note: see section 4.7 for more details on the PEP. High priority IP packet timeout (msec) This parameter specifies the timeout value for the IP packets of the high priority queue. The value is specified in msec. The factory default setting is 4000.
Table 3.4 Network Settings Parameters
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Parameter Low priority IP packet timeout (msec) Description This parameter specifies the timeout value for IP packets of the low priority queue. The value is specified in msec. The factory default setting is 4000.
Table 3.4 Network Settings Parameters When you have finished modifying these parameters, click Save Network Configuration at the bottom of the page. This opens the Menu Result page. Depending on the combination of parameters that you changed, you may be required to perform an action before the changes take effect (see Appendix C).
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3.9 IDU Control

You can control a SIT's access to the satellite network using the IDU web interface. Use the IDU Control page to: Enter or leave the HOLD State. Set IDU Carrier ON or OFF. Reboot the IDU. 3.9.1 Disabling and Enabling Transmission (HOLD State) The HOLD state is a state where the IDU transmission is disabled. The HOLD State survives a reboot or a power cycle, so the only way to get out of the HOLD State is by doing the Return Link Enable command. There are two control buttons related to HOLD State: Return Link Enable - Leaving HOLD State. Return Link Disable - Entering HOLD State.
The IDU leaves the factory configured in HOLD State in order to prevent any undesired transmission. Part of the installation process, the IDU will be put out of HOLD State (Return Link Enable) by the installer when the Tx parameters are properly configured. It is also a good practice to put the IDU in HOLD State while modifying Tx parameters, minimizing the risk of generating interference.
3.9.2 Carrier ON and Carrier OFFl The transmission off the IDU can be interrupted momentarely by using the Carrier On/Off control buttons. The Disable IDU Tx - Carrier OFF button disable the carrier on the IDU Tx port. The Enable IDU Tx - Carrier ON button puts it back. The Carrier OFF doesnt survive a reboot nor a power cycle - the IDU will come back with Carrier ON. 3.9.3 Reboot The Reboot control button can be used to reboot the IDU, if it was necessary.
Note: The IDU will return in HOLD State after the reboot if it was in HOLD State prior to the reboot.
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3.10 Test Control

Warning: Test control commands should not be used in normal operation of the SIT. They must only be used with specific test procedures obtained from the service provider. Unauthorized or incorrect use of these commands may disrupt the satellite network.
The Test Control page enables the installer to test the SIT's access to the satellite network Return link. This page contains the following sections. Test Control Power Level Default IF Power Level Actions 3.10.1 Test Control Use the Test Control section to execute a test of the SIT's access to the satellite network's return link. The table below describes the parameters in this section. For a description of how parameters in the table are coded, see Appendix B.
Parameter Description Three test modes are available. CW: This command will produce a continuous wave signal (unmodulated) at the desired frequency. This feature is useful at installation time. CM: This command will produce a continuous QPSK modulated signal. NONE: This command stops the test if a test signal is in progress The factory default setting is CW. The symbol rate of the test signal. This only need to be selected for CM test mode. The factory default setting is 0. All tests require the output frequency to be selected. The frequency is entered in multiples of 100 Hz. Frequency compensation will be accurate in test mode as well, provided an ODU is connected and the forward link is present and stabilized. Setting the frequency to 0 will stop the test mode and the IDU will therefore return to its normal mode of operation (re-acquiring the forward link, etc.). The factory default setting is 0.
Test Mode
Symbol Rate (in KSymbol/s)
Output Frequency
Table 3.5 Test Parameters
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Notes about test control: It is always safer to turn the IDU off when working at the antenna. However, the Disable IDU Tx button can be used to shut off the IDU output in order to work in front of the antenna. Reboot is not required when going from test mode to normal mode. The initial test command set will use the last configured power level. Subsequently, all the test commands will use the current power level setting. Click the Execute button to begin testing. To stop the test, enter NONE for test mode or 0 for output frequency and click Execute. 3.10.2 Power Level Use the Power Level (dBm steps) parameter to set the power level for the current test. The IDU output level is expressed in dBm. The range is from 0 to 31.5 dBm. The level corresponds to attenuation that is relative to an output of 0 dBm. The factory default value is set to 0. Type in an appropriate power level, then click Set. 3.10.3 Default IF Power Level Use the Default IF Power Level (dBm steps) parameter to set the maximum power level for the IDU. This is the maximum transmit IF power level used by the IDU. Type in an appropriate power level, then click Save Default Power IF Level. 3.10.4 Actions You can disable the transmission of the SIT, but transmission is automatically enabled after a reboot of the IDU. To do this, click the Disable IDU Tx button. The transmission will remain disabled until you click the Enable IDU Tx button or the IDU is rebooted. This may be helpful during installation.
3.11 Superuser Password Configuration

Use the Superuser Password Configuration page to change the password used to access the Superuser Menu. It is recommended that you change this password from the factory default. The Superuser password can be changed as follows. 1. Type the existing password in the Old Password field. During installation, this is typically the factory default password ins001pwd. 2. Type a new password in the New Password field. 3. Retype the new password in the Retype New Password field. 4. Click Change Password to implement the change.
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Note: This is the final step in a basic IDU installation. If the IDU has been successfully installed, the next task is to configure, if required, the Advanced options (see Chapter 4).
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Chapter 4
Advanced Configurations
This section covers the various advanced options available for the IDU. The options are: Ueque Management (QoS) Routing Management DHCP Management Multicast Configuration MIB Trap MIB Access Policy PEP Web Page Logo Forward Link Control Management (FLCM) - Web page link Multicast Configuration
4.1 Queue Management

The IDU implements a scheme for Quality of Service (QoS). QoS is a feature that prioritizes selected types of traffic to achieve higher service performance. Real time applications, such as Voice over IP (VoIP), are intolerant of latency or delay and as a result QoS is an essential feature for wireless multimedia transmission. To configure QoS on the IDU, simply assign a queue to each type of traffic coming from the PC or LAN, then assign a different priority to each queue. You can also use the queues to separate the OAM traffic from the host LAN traffic. By default, the IDU is configured with a single traffic queue. This means that the IDU relays stored data over the return link in the order in which it is received, in a first-in firstout fashion.
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The figure below shows a typical setup in which queues are used. You can assign VoIP traffic to queue 1 and Internet traffic to queue 2, and then specify that all queue 1 traffic must have priority over any queue 2 traffic. In this way, you can ensure that VoIP service is not degraded or interrupted by file transfers or other activity elsewhere on the LAN.
Voice over IP traffic
Internet traffic To ODU and return link
Figure 4.1 Typical Configuration of Traffic Queues Use the Queue Management page to configure traffic queues. Traffic queues are configured in three steps. 1. Define traffic queues (section 4.1.1). 2. Select Filter Pattern Table Configuration settings (section 4.1.2) 3. Apply filter patterns to direct traffic into each queue (section 4.1.3). 4.1.1 Step 1. Define Traffic Queues Traffic queues are defined in a queue table, where each entry in the table corresponds to a traffic queue. To view which traffic queues have already been defined, scroll down the Queue Management page to the Queue Table Configuration field. To view the properties of a queue (table entry), click on an entry in the drop-down box and review the fields below the box. To delete a queue, click on the entry in the drop-down box, then click Delete This Queue Table Entry. By default, there is a single queue table entry. To add a new queue table entry, click Create a new Queue Table Entry. This takes you to the Menu Result page, which displays the entry number of the queue you have just created. Next, return to the Queue Management page, and be sure to refresh the display to see the new queue table entry just created (to do this, click the Refresh button in your browser). Once a queue table entry has been created, you must define properties for the queue. A maximum of four queues can be defined, a high priority traffic queue and low priority
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traffic queues. The parameter Quality of Service Priority Weight determines the priority of the queue. The traffic in the high priority queue will have priority over the traffic in the low priority queue as explained in the two following examples. If the high priority traffic has to take absolute precedence on the low priority traffic (strict priority), the Quality of Service Priority Weight should be set to 1 for the high priority queue, and 0 for the low priority queue. To avoid starvation of the low priority traffic, in the case where there is both a low and a high priority queue, it is best to configure the priority weight as follows: high priority queue priority weight = 6; low priority queue priority weight = 2. In this case 75% of the allocations will be assigned to the high priority queue (6/(6+2) and 25% will be assigned to the low priority queue (2/(6+2). Other weights can be used, to match the desired QoS characteristics. If the queues use the same priority weight (both 0 or 1), then no priority difference will be made by the IDU and it will send the data in the order in which they are received. High priority packets use the high priority time-out to define how long the packets remain in the SIT's transmit buffer; while low priority packets use the low priority time-out. The table below describes the parameters in queue table entries.
Parameter Quality of Service Type Quality of Service Priority Weight Queue status Reserved for future use. Queues configured with the same priority weight have an equal opportunity to transmit data. The factory default setting is 0. Not in Service indicates that the queue has been disabled. Active means that the queue is operational. The factory default setting is Active. Description
Table 4.1 Queue Table Entry Parameters When you have finished modifying these parameters, click Save This Queue Table Entry. This opens the Superuser Menu Result page. Depending on the combination of parameters that you changed, you may be required to perform an action before the changes take effect (see Appendix D). 4.1.2 Step 2. Select Filter Pattern Table Configuration settings Once queues have been created in the queue table, the filter pattern settings must be selected in the Filter Pattern Configuration table. The setting is either Mask or Range. This setting is applicable to three filter pattern parameters: Tos Field Type
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Udp Src Port Number Type Udp Dst Port Number Type They will be defined by a range of addresses going from the minimum to the maximum value if the setting Range is selected or by a subnet if Mask is selected. 4.1.3 Step 3. Apply Filter Patterns Once filter pattern settings have been selected in the Filter Pattern Configuration table, filter patterns must be defined and applied in order to direct certain types of IP traffic into each queue. One filter pattern should be defined for each queue. Filter patterns can also be used to block data from being transmitted over the satellite network.
Note: To avoid ambiguity, it is recommended to configure a filter pattern for the OAM IP address of the IDU.
Filter patterns are defined in a filter pattern table, where each entry in the table corresponds to a filter pattern. To view which filter patterns have already been defined, go to the Filter Pattern Table Configuration section of the Queue Management page. To view the properties of a filter pattern (table entry), click on an entry in the Filter Pattern Table Configuration dropdown box and review the fields below the box. To delete a filter pattern, click on the entry in the drop-down box, then click Delete This Filter Pattern Table Entry. By default, there is a single filter pattern table entry. To add a new filter pattern table entry, click Create a new Filter Pattern Table Entry. This takes you to the Menu Result page, which displays the entry number of the filter pattern you have just created. Next, return to the Queue Management page, and be sure to refresh the display to see the new queue table entry just created (to do this, click the Refresh button in your browser). Once a filter pattern table entry has been created, you must define properties for the filter pattern. In general, you will want to filter traffic based on the source and/or destination IP addresses of the traffic. This is done by specifying the following IP addresses of the traffic: Source IP address Source IP netmask Destination IP address Destination IP netmask In the VoIP example above, filter pattern 1 includes only traffic from the VoIP computer. This is done by setting the filter pattern to include the source IP address of the VoIP traffic and a source IP netmask of 255.255.255.255. The destination IP address and netmask should be set to 0.0.0.0 (traffic is not filtered by destination IP address). Filter pattern 1 is then assigned to the high priority queue.
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Filter pattern 2 includes all other traffic. This is done by assigning all IP addresses and masks a value 0.0.0.0 (traffic is not filtered by source or destination IP address). Filter pattern 2 is then assigned to the low priority queue.
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The table below describes the parameters in the filter pattern table entries.
Parameter IP Source Address Description The source IP address segment that will be allowed by the filter. A mask value 0.0.0.0 indicates that traffic is not filtered by IP source address. A mask value 255.255.255.255 indicates that only traffic from the IP source address is allowed by the filter. The factory default setting is 0.0.0.0. The destination IP address segment that will be allowed by the filter. A mask value 0.0.0.0 indicates that traffic is not filtered by IP destination address. A mask value 255.255.255.255 indicates that only traffic from the IP destination address is allowed by the filter. The factory default setting is 0.0.0.0. The IP protocol type range that will be allowed by the filter. A mask value of 0x00 indicates that traffic is not filtered by protocol type. A mask value of 0xFF indicates that only traffic from this protocol type is allowed by the filter. The factory default setting is 0x00. The IP Type Of Service range that will be allowed by the filter. A mask value of 0x00 indicates that traffic is not filtered by type of service. A mask value of 0xFF indicates that only traffic from this type of service is allowed by the filter. Note: This is only displayed when the Tos Field Type is Range. The factory default setting is 0x00. IP TOS Field The IP Type Of Service range that will be allowed by the filter. A mask value of 0x00 indicates that traffic is not filtered by type of service. A mask value of 0xFF indicates that only traffic from this type of service is allowed by the filter. Note: This is only displayed when the Tos Field Type is Mask. The factory default setting is 0x00. TCP/UDP Minimum Source Port Number The TCP/UDP Source Port Number range that will be allowed by the filter. A mask value of 0x00 indicates that traffic is not filtered by TCP/ UDP source port. A mask value of 0xFF indicates that only traffic from this TCP/UDP source port number is allowed by the filter. Note: This is only displayed when the Udp Src Port Number Type is Range. The factory default setting is 0x0000.
IP Source Mask
IP Destination Address IP Destination Mask IP Protocol Type IP Protocol Type Mask IP TOS Field Minimum Number
IP TOS Field Maximum Number
IP TOS Field Mask
TCP/UDP Maximum Source Port Number
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TCP/UDP Source Port Number The TCP/UDP Source Port Number range that will be allowed by the filter. A mask value of 0x00 indicates that traffic is not filtered by TCP/ UDP source port. A mask value of 0xFF indicates that only traffic from this TCP/UDP source port number is allowed by the filter. Note: This is only displayed when the Udp Src Port Number Type is mask. The factory default setting is 0x0000. TCP/UDP Minimum Destination Port Number The TCP/UDP Destination Port Number range that will be allowed by the filter. A mask value of 0x00 indicates that traffic is not filtered by TCP/UDP destination port. A mask value of 0xFF indicates that only traffic from this TCP/UDP destination port number is allowed by the filter. Note: This is only displayed when the Udp Dst Port Number Type is Range. The factory default setting is 0x0000. TCP/UDP Destination Port Number The TCP/UDP Destination Port Number range that will be allowed by the filter. A mask value of 0x00 indicates that traffic is not filtered by TCP/UDP destination port. A mask value of 0xFF indicates that only traffic from this TCP/UDP destination port number is allowed by the filter. Note: This is only displayed when the Udp Dst Port Number Type is Mask. The factory default setting is 0x0000. Filter Pattern Sit Queue Table Entry Number Filter Pattern Status Assign the filter pattern to a queue table entry previously defined (see section 4.1.1 above). The factory default setting is 1. Not in Service indicates that the filter pattern has been disabled. Active means that the filter pattern is operational. The factory default setting is Active.
TCP/UDP Source Port Number Mask
TCP/UDP Maximum Destination Port Number
TCP/UDP Destination Port Number Mask
Table 4.2 Filter Pattern Table Entry Parameters When you have finished modifying these parameters, click Save This Filter Pattern Table Entry. This opens the Superuser Menu Result page. Depending on the combination of parameters that you changed, you may be required to perform an action before the changes take effect (see Appendix D).
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4.2 Routing Management

The IDUs routing feature enables the SIT to support multiple local LANs (subnets). The default gateway of the IDU is its satellite interface, so any traffic processed by the IDU will be sent over the air (satellite network) unless the destination IP address of the packet falls in the range of the IDUs ethernet interface IP segment, in which case the traffic is sent to the IDUs ethernet port (IDU ethernet LAN). However, it is possible to use the IDUs routing feature to route traffic that does not fall in its ethernet interface IP segment to its ethernet interface. This traffic is then forwarded to a router on the IDUs ethernet interface LAN. The router then forwards the packet to another LAN. This permits the use of multiple LANs behind the IDU. The IDU supports two types of routing: Static Routing (section 4.2.1) Dynamic Routing (section 4.2.2) Both are configured through the Routing Management page. The current routing configuration is reflected in the Current Routing Table. Each entry in the table represents a route: the Control column will indicate User for a static route and Network for a dynamically controlled route.
Note: For the Hub to forward any internet traffic to a host located behind a router at the IDU side, it must have its routing table manually updated. There is currently no provisioning done between the IDU and the Hub to automatically update the hubs routing information with respect to the IDUs routing table (whether the IDU routing is static or using RIP)
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4.2.1 Static Routing Static routes are configured using the Static Route Table Configuration section of the Routing Management page. Table 4.3 describes the parameters for configuring static routing.
Parameter Destination Mask Gateway Description The destination IP address and mask corresponding to a host network. This network should be outside the IDU ethernet interface LAN. The gateway, usually a router, to which the IDU will forward the corresponding IP traffic. Actions are: Add Route to add a route to the IDUs routing table. Delete Route to delete a route from the IDUs routing table. Action Note: The Hubs routing table must be updated manually if a new route is added at the IDU
Table 4.3 Static Routing Management Use the Submit button to apply the requested change to the Routing Table. Figure 4.2 shows an example of a typical set-up on the IDU LAN. In this example, the Routing Management page is used to configure the IDU to statically route any traffic destined to host network 1 through router 1.
Note: Routes should only be added for the IDUs ethernet interface. The gateways (routers) should be configured with their IP addresses on the IDUs ethernet interface LAN.
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host network 1
host network 2
IDU Ethernet network

host network 3 IDU Ethernet Interface To/from Satellite Interface
Router 2
host network 4
host network 5
PC1 on IDU Ethernet network
PC2 on IDU Ethernet network
Figure 4.2 Typical Routing on the IDU Ethernet interface Network 4.2.2 Dynamic Routing In contrast to static routing, Dynamic Routing adjusts automatically to network topology or traffic changes, based on information from routing protocol transmissions. Routers in an internetwork automatically exchange information with all other routers, enabling them to build their own table of routes to various networks. Dynamic routing requires a dynamic routing protocol such as the Routing Information Protocol (RIP) supported by the IDU. Dynamic routing is configured through the Dynamic Route Configuration section of the Routing Management page. Table 4.4 explains the various configuration parameters.
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Parameter
Description This flag is used to enable and disable the RIP service. Note: This flag must be Enabled for the other RIP parameters to have any effect.
RIP server enable flag Note: The Hubs routing table must be updated manually if a new route is added at the IDU The default setting is Disabled. When Enabled, this flag instructs the IDU to become a RIP Supplier, updating other RIP peers with its own routes every 30 seconds. When Disabled, the IDU will simply listen to route updates from other RIP suppliers. The default setting is Disabled. When this flag is Enabled, the default route 0.0.0.0 (if set), will be sent in the RIP messages to other RIP peers, indicating that the IDU is to be the Gateway. Note: This flag only has an effect if the RIP Supplier flag is Enabled. RIP Gateway Warning: Enabling the RIP Gateway will force the IDU to ignore any advertisement for default routers received from other RIP peers: only enable this feature if the IDU is in fact the main gateway. The default setting is Disabled. RIP version 2 Mode can be either Broadcast or Multicast Mode. If the RIP Server is configured to be a RIP supplier then the RIP server will send Broadcast message or multicast message depending on the RIP Mode configuration. The default setting is Broadcast.
RIP Supplier
RIP mode
Table 4.4 Dynamic Routing Management
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4.3 DHCP Management

Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) is a method for a device to dynamically assign IP addresses from a central server to client devices on a network. DHCP simplifies administration and configuration of PCs on a network. The IDU has the ability to act as a DHCP server on the Ethernet-side of the SIT. The DHCP Management page is used to configure DHCP on the IDU. The DHCP Mode Selection Configuration section of this page is where you can globally enable or disable DHCP Server functionality.
Note: If the IDU is not currently in DHCP Server mode, this will be the only section visible on the page.
To allow the IDU to act as a DHCP server on your network, use the SIT Ethernet DHCP Mode drop-down list, select DHCP Server and click on the Configure DHCP Mode button.
Note: Upon modifying the SIT Ethernet DHCP Mode parameter, the Superuser Menu Result page will be displayed prompting you to reboot the SIT. The change will not take effect until you do so (see Appendix D).
When the IDU is in DHCP Server mode, the DHCP Clients Table section of the page displays information about client devices that have obtained an IP from the IDU. The table shows the MAC Address of the device that requested an IP as well as the Client IP Address that the SIT assigned to it. The IDUs DHCP server functionality can be tailored to your specific network topology: you can configure subnetworks with individual settings, giving you full control over the DHCP servers behavior. The section DHCP Server Status and Control is used to Control and to get the status of the DHCP server. The button Start DHCP Server / Shutdown DHCP Server / Restart DHCP Server changes depending on the DHCP Server status: Start DHCP Server (when the status is "Not Started"); Shutdown DHCP Server (when the status are: "Starting" and Running"); Restart DHCP Server (when the status are "Stopped", "Error" and "Unable to get status"). The button Revert to Last Valid DHCP Configuration button will trigger the following actions: Import the "dhcpd.conf_lastValid" file into the DHCP Server database;
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Validate the DHCP server database section; Shutdown the DHCP Server (if running); Clears the leases table; Construct the "dhcpd.conf" file based on the database configurations; Starts the DHCP server with the new "dhcpd.conf" file as configuration input. The button "APPLY ALL SAVED CHANGES" will trigger the following actions: Validate the DHCP server database section; Shutdown the DHCP Server (if running); Clears the leases table; Construct the "dhcpd.conf" file based on the database configurations; Starts the DHCP server with the new "dhcpd.conf" file as configuration input. If this process fails, error messages will appear under the "DHCP Sever Status and Control" line. There are two options to fix the problems: Correct the mistake and re-apply the changes; Revert to Last Valid Configuration and perform the changes from scratch. The DHCP Server Configuration is divided into three main sections: 1. The "Global Options" sub-section contains the options that will be applied to the "SUBNETS" and "HOST" sections unless the same option is specified within these sections. The available global options are: max-lease-time: Time should be the maximum length in seconds that will be assigned to a lease. The only exception to this is that Dynamic BOOTP lease lengths, which are not specified by the client, are not limited by this maximum. default-lease-time: Time should be the length in seconds that will be assigned to a lease if the client requesting the lease does not ask for a specific expiration time. subnet-mask: The subnet mask option specifies the client's subnet mask as per RFC 950. If no subnet mask option is provided anywhere in scope, as a last resort dhcpd will use the subnet mask from the subnet declaration for the network on which an address is being assigned. The option subnet-mask statement will override the subnet mask declared in the subnet statement. Format: ip-address. Example: 255.255.255.0 routers: The routers option specifies a list of IP addresses for routers on the client's subnet. Routers should be listed in order of preference. The maximum number of routers is 4. Format: ip-address [, ip-address...]. Examples:
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- one router: 10.10.10.1 - two routers: 10.10.10.1, 10.10.10.2
domain-name-servers: The domain-name-servers option specifies a list of Domain Name System (STD 13, RFC 1035) name servers available to the client. Servers should be listed in order of preference. The maximum number of domain-name-servers is 4. Format: ip-address [, ip-address...]. Examples: - one domain-name-servers: 10.10.10.1 - two domain-name-servers: 10.10.10.1, 10.10.10.2
domain-name: This option specifies the domain name that client should use when resolving hostnames via the Domain Name System. Format: string of 255 characters maximum. 2. The "SUBNETS" sub-section is used to define subnets for assigning dynamic IP addresses. It is defined by its "subnet" and "netmask" pair. The user can define up to 8 subnets. The "CREATE a new Subnet Entry" and "SAVE/DELETE This Subnet Entry" Buttons are available to manage the Subnet entries. To activate a SUBNET, the "Subnet Entry Status" field must be set to "active". Each SUBNET contains Subnet Entry Options and Subnet Ranges. The first contains the same options as in the global options sub-section. The user can define up to 8 subnet ranges consisting of a Start and a End Address. To Add/Delete Subnet Range the user must use the "Subnet Range Submit" Button. 3. The "HOSTS" sub-section is used to define fixed IP Address related to particular MAC addresses. The user can define up to 8 HOST entry. The "CREATE a new Host Entry" and "SAVE/DELETE This Host Entry" Buttons are availble to manage the Host entries. Each HOST Entry contains the same options as the Global Options. The Host Entry Mandatory Parameters are: hardware ethernet: DHCP Client MAC Address fixed-address: fixed IP Address given to a related MAC Address defined in the "hardware ethernet" field above. Host Entry Status
Note: To activate a HOST entry, the "Host Entry Status" field must be set to "active".
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4.4 Multicast Configuration

The multicast configuration is divided in three main areas: Tx Multicast Source Support, which is the configuration of the IDU as a multicast source. Rx Multicast Source Support, which is the configuration to enable or disable reception of multicast. Rx Default Multicast Mapping Table Configuration, which lists the multicast streams of interest. 4.4.1 Tx Multicast Source Support Three parameters need to be configured for the IDU to source multicast.
Parameter
Description When enabled, the IDU will allow multicast data forwarding from the host interface to the satellite interface. The accepted multicast addresses forwarded will be in function of the Tx Multicast Source IP Address and the Tx Multicast Source IP Mask settings. The factory deault setting is Disabled NOTE: Multicast addresses from 224.0.0.0 to 224.0.0.255 will NOT be forwarded because they are considered local. User Interface to IDU Satellite interface Multicast Traffic Forward IP Address. The factory default is 224.0.0.0. User Interface to IDU Satellite interface Multicast Traffic Forward IP Mask. The factory default is 255.255.255.255.
Tx Multicast Source Enable Flag
Tx Multicast Source IP Address Tx Multicast Source IP Mask
Table 4.5 Tx Multicast Configuration Parameters
4.4.2 Rx Multicast Source Support
When this flag is set to enable, the IDU will proceed with IGMPv2 queries on its Ethernet port and allow multicast data forwarding. The factory default setting is Disabled. Press the Save button in order to keep the configuration.
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4.4.3 Rx Default Multicast Mapping Table Configuration
When no MMT is received by the IDU, the Default Multicast Mapping Table defines the Multicast IP Addresses/PID filter pairs that are used to forward the Multicast traffic from the satellite interface to the terrestrial interface. If an MMT is received, then the Default Multicast Mapping Table will be by-passed and all IP Address/PID filter will be reset. Table 4.6 describes Default Multicast Mapping Table Configuration settings. Entries in the Default Multicast Mapping table are added and deleted as follows. To add a new entry to the Default Multicast Mapping table, click the Create A New Default Multicast Mapping Entry button. This is used for entering an entry initially not in service. After clicking this button, a refresh (or reload) of the Default Multicast Mapping Table Configuration page will display a new entry with default parameters. To delete an entry, choose the Default Multicast Mapping Table entry from the Default Multicast Mapping Selection drop-down box. Next, click Delete this Default Multicast Mapping Entry. To view or modify a Default Multicast Mapping Table entry, choose the entry from the Default Multicast Mapping Selection drop-down box. The table below describes the parameters that can be viewed or modified.
Parameter Multicast IP Address Multicast PID Multicast Mapping Entry Status Description This parameter specifies the Multicast IP Address for the current Multicast table. This parameter specifies the PID for the current Multicast table. This will define the status for the entry. The factory default setting is "Not In Service".
Table 4.6 Default Multicast Mapping Entry Configuration Parameters When you have finished modifying these parameters, click Save This Default Multicast Mapping Entry at the bottom of the page. This opens the Menu Result page. Depending on the combination of parameters that you changed, you may be required to perform an action before the changes take effect (see Appendix C).
4.5 MIB Trap

The MIB Trap Configuration page is used to configure which SIT traps are sent and which entity at the hub can receive the traps. The MIB Trap Configuration page enables you to:
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Enable or disable MIB trap flags. Configure the trap destination table. 4.5.1 Enabling or Disabling MIB Trap Flags For a description of how parameters in the table are coded, see Appendix B.
Parameter General Trap Flag Reboot Status Trap Flag Description This flag enables/disables the use of traps. The factory default setting is Disabled. This flag enables/disables the use of the reboot status flag. - Send trap - Do not send flag The factory default setting is Send trap.
Table 4.7 MIB Trap Flag Configuration Parameters When you have finished modifying these parameters, click Save MIB Trap Flags at the bottom of the page. This opens the Satnetwork Menu Result page. Depending on the combination of parameters that you changed, you may be required to perform an action before the changes take effect (see Appendix C). 4.5.2 Configuring the Trap Destination Table Entries in the trap destination table are added and deleted as follows. To add a new entry to the trap destination table, click the Create A New Trap Table Entry button. This is used for entering an entry initially not in service. After clicking this button, a refresh (or reload) of the MIB Trap Configuration page will display a new entry with default parameters. To delete an entry, choose the trap table entry from the Trap Destination Table Entry Selection drop-down box. Next, click Delete this MIB Trap Table Entry.
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To view or modify a trap destination table entry, choose the entry from the Trap Destination Table Entry Selection drop-down box. The table below describes the parameters that can be viewed or modified.
Parameter Trap Destination Entity Trap Destination Object ID Trap Destination Status Description Trap destination management entity. This shall match a defined entity from the access policies. The factory default setting is PrimaryTM. The OID of the trap to be sent. The factory default setting is 3.4.0.1. Note that this setting is invalid. Traps will only be sent to destinations whose status is Active - Active - Not in Service The factory default setting is Active.
Table 4.8 Trap Destination Table Entry Configuration Parameters When you have finished modifying these parameters, click Save This MIB Trap Table Entry at the bottom of the page. This opens the Satnetwork Menu Result page. Depending on the combination of parameters that you changed, you may be required to perform an action before the changes take effect (see Appendix C).
4.6 MIB Access Policy

The MIB Access Policy Configuration page is used to configure MIB access policies that define which entities the SIT will recognize as having administrative privileges. Once an access policy has been established, the associated access view rights for the entry can be defined. The MIB Access Policy Configuration page enables you to: Set global options for the MIB access policy. Create, delete, view and modify access policy table entries. Create, delete, view and modify access view rights table entries.
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4.6.1 Setting Global Options for the MIB Access Policy For a description of how parameters in the table are coded, see Appendix B.
Parameter MIB Private Enterprise Number Description The private MIB enterprise number. The factory default setting is 2696 and corresponds to the DVB-RCS MIB. This flag enables the use of access policies. If enabled, the access policies and access view rights of the next sections must be defined. Note: This flag enables the use of access policies. If enabled, the access policies (section 4.6.2) and access view rights (section 4.6.3) must be defined. Note that only the access view rights of the DVB-RCS MIB must be defined, the ASN private MIB is fully accessible with any access policy defined. If disabled, the IDU is still accessible by SNMP using as a read community "public" and as a set community "private". This last setting is not advisable since any entity can then access the IDU by SNMP.
MIB Access Policy Usage Flag
The factory default setting is Disabled.
Table 4.9 MIB Access Policy Configuration Parameters When you have finished modifying these parameters, click Save MIB Access Policy Flags. This opens the Satnetwork Menu Result page. Depending on the combination of parameters that you changed, you may be required to perform an action before the changes take effect (see Appendix C). 4.6.2 Managing Access Policy Table Entries This section of the page permits the definition of access policies. This is done through the MIB access policy table. Entries in the access policy table are added and deleted as follows. To add a new entry to the table, click the Create A New Access Policy Table Entry button. To delete an entry, choose the trap table entry from the MIB Access Policy Table Entry Selection drop-down box. Next, click Delete This MIB Access Policy Entry. To view or modify an access policy table entry, choose the entry from the MIB Access Policy Table Entry Selection drop-down box. The table below describes the parameters that can be viewed or modified.
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Parameter Access Policy IP Address Access Policy Netmask Access Policy Community Name Access Policy Management Entity Name Access Policy Status
Description IP address of the network management entity. The factory default setting is 10.2.0.1. Network mask for the network management entity. The factory default setting is 255.0.0.0. The name of the corresponding community. The factory default setting is HUBManager. Management entity name. The factory default setting is PrimaryTM. This will define the status for the entry. - Active - Not in service The factory default setting is Active.
Table 4.10 MIB Access Policy Table Entry Configuration Parameters When you have finished modifying these parameters, click Save This MIB Access Policy Table Entry at the bottom of the page. This opens the Satnetwork Menu Result page. Depending on the combination of parameters that you changed, you may be required to perform an action before the changes take effect (see Appendix C). 4.6.3 Managing Access View Rights Table Entries This section of the page permits the definition of the level of access view rights for the defined access policies. This is done through the MIB access view rights table. Entries in the access view rights table are added and deleted as follows. To add a new entry to the table, click the Create A New Access View Table Entry button. To delete an entry, choose the trap table entry from the MIB Access View Table Entry Selection drop-down box. Next, click Delete This MIB Access View Entry. To view or modify an access view table entry, choose the entry from the MIB Access View Table Entry Selection drop-down box. The table below describes the parameters that can be viewed or modified.
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Parameter Access View Community Name Access View Group OID
Description Displays the community name with its associated group OID that it can view. The factory default setting is HUBManager. Displays the OID of the access view group. The factory default setting is 1.1. Note that this setting is invalid. Defines the level of access rights the community has. The supported values are as follows: - Read only - Read-write - Not accessible The factory default setting is Read Only. This will define the status for the entry. - Active - Not in service The factory default setting is Active.
Access View Rights
Access View Status
Table 4.11 MIB Access View Rights Table Entry Configuration Parameters When you have finished modifying these parameters, click Save This MIB Access View Rights Table Entry at the bottom of the page. This opens the Satnetwork Menu Result page. Depending on the combination of parameters that you changed, you may be required to perform an action before the changes take effect (see Appendix C).
4.7 PEP
Because satellite communication combines very high data rates (typically 4 to 40 Mbps over the forward link) with long round-trip delays (typically 600ms to 2s), TCP generally performs poorly over satellite links. Under these conditions, even a very small packet loss rate over the satellite link or minor terrestrial congestion results in significant congestion and traffic slowdown. By contrast, even with a loss rate that would dramatically lower TCP performance, the PEP suffers almost no reduction in data throughput. The PEP enables consistent, reliable performance for TCP/IP traffic under all conditions. It does this by replacing TCP with a Flight Protocol (FP) over the satellite link. The Flight Protocol is designed to optimize the use of available bandwidth. The PEP also requires a gateway PEP device installed at the satellite network.
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4.8 Web Page Management (Logo)

You can customize the look of the IDU web interface pages by replacing the default Advantech Satellite Networks logo with your own logo. This is done using the Web Page Management page. The filename of the new logo must be logo.gif, and it must be located on the FTP server path (refer to File Management section). The file must be in GIF format and be less than 10kb in size. To display correctly, the file should have dimensions of about 246 pixels wide by 43 pixels high. To download a new logo, click Download LOGO.GIF file. The new logo will appear when the web page is refreshed.
4.9 Forward Link Control Management (FLCM)

The FLCM is used in a point-to-multipoint configuration where commands can be initiated from the central location towards one or several remote IDUs, this is an unidirectional link. Please refer to the Forward Link Control Management User Manual for more details. Table 4.12 describes Forward link control and management settings. For a description of how parameters in the table are coded, see Appendix B.
Parameter Description PID used by the IDU for Forward Link Control and Management when multicast or broadcast addressing is used. The factory default setting is 931. The multicast group number will be used by the IDU to extract the proper UDP packet from the FLCM multicast PID. The group number corresponds to a multicast IP address. The multicast range for the FLCM is 239.255.255.1 to 239.255.255.254 and is directly mapped to a group number. As an example, a group number of 10 corresponds to a multicast address of 239.255.255.10. Note: Address 239.255.255.255 corresponds to a broadcast address that all IDUs will receive. The factory default setting is 10.
FLCM Multicast PID
FLCM Multicast Group
Table 4.12 Forward Link Control and Managements Settings
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Parameter Description The UDP port used by the IDU to receive the Forward Link Control and Management message. The factory default setting is 1500. The default frequency the IDU will use to transmit a test signal when commanded by the FLCM The factory default setting is 0. Do not use. This parameter is not valid in this load. It will be replaced by symbol rate in a future load.
FLCM UDP Port
FLCM Test Mode Frequency FLCM Test Mode Rate
Table 4.12 Forward Link Control and Managements Settings When you have finished modifying these parameters, click Save Forward Link Configuration at the bottom of the page. This opens the Satnetwork Menu Result page. Depending on the combination of parameters that you changed, you may be required to perform an action before the changes take effect (see Appendix C).
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Chapter 5
IDU Monitoring
This section covers the various monitoring capabilities of the IDU: IDU Monitoring IDU Log Network Interface Stats Active Connection Monitoring Forward Link PID Statistics Multicast Active Membership Monitoring Multicast Statistics
5.1 IDU Monitoring

The IDU monitoring page is the one that would normally be displayed when one needs to have an overview of what is happening. A table shows several parameters, both for Rx and Tx. The parameters are listed in the table below.
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Parameter Rx State
Description
The state shows locked when the demodulator is locked, and not locked otherwise. Rx/Tx State Tx State The state shows Enable when it is transmitting, and HOLD otherwise. Rx Status The state shows Acquired when the demodulator is locked, and not Acquired otherwise. Status Tx Status The state shows Initiazed when configured The state shows Ready when data can be transmitted Rx SNR Displays the Rx SNR value or, Not valid when there is no signal. Rx SNR/Tx Power Tx Power Displays the configured Tx Power. RF Frequency IF Frequency Displays the configured Rx and Tx RF frequencies. Displays the IF Rx and Tx IF frequencies. The IF frequency is derived from the configured RF frequency and the configured mixing frequency. Displays the configured Rx and Tx symbol rates, and the equivalent data rate (Tx only).
Symbol Rate
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Rx MODCOD Displays the MODCOD of the receive signal or, Not valid when there is no signal. Tx MODCOD Displays the configured Tx MODCOD. Rx Roll-Off Displays the Roll-Off of the receive signal or, Not valid when there is no signal. Tx Roll-Off Displays the configured Tx Roll-Off. Rx Pilot Displays the Pilot of the receive signal or, Not valid when there is no signal. Tx Pilot Displays the configured Tx Pilot. Rx Frame Length Displays the Frame Length of the receive signal or, Not valid when there is no signal. Frame Length Tx Frame Length Displays the configured Tx Frame Length. PID Displays the configured Rx and Tx PIDs
MODCOD
Roll-Off
Pilot
Table 5.1 IDU Monitoring Parameters
5.2 IDU Log

The IDU Log page displays alarms, errors and other events recorded by the IDU. An alarm is a non-recoverable fault that normally requires user intervention. Alarms are indicated in red. An error is a problem that does not normally require user intervention. Errors are indicated in blue. Other events are indicated in black text.
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The IDU stores up to approximately 5000 records in a circular buffer (when the buffer is full, each new record causes the oldest record to be deleted). It is possible to configure the display. Filtering. From the drop-down list you can choose to display the last 20 events, all events since the last reboot, or all events stored in the IDU.
Note: The option all events should only be used when its absolutely necessary. The web browser might take a long time to update the page if the circular buffer is full.
Ordering. From the drop-down list, choose whether to display the latest event first or the earliest event first. Severity. From the drop-down list, choose to display the messages by their severity level (alarm, error, event, all). Log location. From the drop-down list, choose to display the messages logged from the FLASH or the RAM of the IDU. All messages are logged in the RAM while only the most important messages are saved in the FLASH. Note that an IDU reset erases the messages in the RAM. Click Apply to implement your choices. You can download a complete list of events to the FTP server using the Dump Log to FTP Server as SITLOG.BIN file button.
Note: The SITLOG.BIN file cannot be viewed by the user. It must be sent to Advantech Satellite Networks for decoding. To save a text record of the messages, copy and paste the text from the web browser into a text file. Alternatively, save the IDU Log page in html format.
The messages displayed in the IDU log page contains the following elements: The date and time. The severity. Alarm, error or event. Unique message number. This is a unique number mapped to the displayed message to facilitate when debugging. Type of message. This shows in which IDU module the message took place. The description. Consecutive occurrences of the same message. A number showing how many times a message occurred, if it happened more than once consecutively.
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Note: Some messages have their message number underlined. In this
case, click to have a Help page appear with additional information.
5.3 Network Interface Stats

The "Network Interface Stats" table shows the Rx/Tx packet statistics for the ethernet and satellite interfaces. It displays also the stats for the Rx/Tx packet discards. The possible reasons for the Rx packet discard can be: For the Ethernet Interface: - Receiver ring buff overflow - Received packet with crc error - Received frame alignment error - Received fifo overrun - Receiver missed packet - No space in IDU buffers For the Satellite Interface - No space in IDU buffers - Invalid SPI (IPSec) The possible reasons for the Tx packet discard can be: For the Satellite Interface - No space in IDU buffers For the Ethernet Interface: - Packet matches no filter pattern - Packet too old to send Click Start Refreshing to enable automatic refreshing of data on this page. Choose a different refresh rate from the drop-down box, if required.
5.4 Active Connection Monitoring

The Active Connection Monitoring page displays information about currently active traffic queues. The IDU supports multiple traffic queues, where each queue can be defined to include traffic from a certain source IP subnet, traffic to a certain destination subnet, or other parameters. An active traffic queue is one that is receiving data from the return link. Each row in the Active Connection Monitoring page displays information about one active traffic queue.
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The first row corresponds to the OAM traffic queue, if one has been defined (see Queue Management section). Click Start Refreshing to enable automatic refreshing of data on this page. Choose a different refresh rate from the drop-down box, if required. The parameters displayed on the Active Connection Monitoring page are those configured for each traffic queue (see section 4.1). The only exception to this is the Queue Occupancy which refers to the number of packets currently in the queue. For more detailed information about queue data throughput, click the Chan Id parameter. This opens the Uplink Channel Statistics page. In addition to configuration parameters for each queue, this page shows queue statistics, as described in the table below.
Statistic Queue Occupancy InPkts (bytes) InPktDiscards OutPkts (bytes) OutPktDiscards
Description Current size of the queue, in IP packets Total amount of data received by the IDU over the return link, shown in IP packets and (bytes), since the queue was defined. Number of IP packets received by the IDU over the return link that have been discarded since the queue was defined. Total amount of data sent by the IDU over the return link, shown in IP packets and (bytes), since the queue was defined. Number of IP packets sent by the IDU over the return link that have been discarded since the queue was defined.
Table 5.2 Uplink Channel Statistics
5.5 Forward Link PID Statistics

The Web page shows a table displaying the receive unicast PIDs, The following elements are shown for each PIDs Number of incoming packets and bytes Number of incoming packet discards Number of incoming packet errors
5.6 Multicast Active Membership Monitoring
The Multicast Active Membership Monitoring Page is used to monitor the IGMP Querier and HOST states, PID and MAC for each Multicast Active Membership.
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This page contains the following elements: Active Group: The Multicast Active Group IGMP Querier State: The IGMP Querier State PID: PID used for this Multicast Active Group MAC: MAC used for this Multicast Active Group
5.7 Multicast Statistics
The Multicast Statistics Page is used to get IGMP and Multicast traffic Statistics. 5.7.1 IGMP Statistics Table This table contains the following elements: IGMP Type Interface Membership Reports Sent Total Messages Received Membership Queries Received Membership Reports Received Received Report for our Groups IGMP Messages Errors Received Invalid Report Received with too few bytes Received with bad checksum Received invalid queries 5.7.2 Virtual Interfaces (Vifs) Statistics Table This table contains the following elements: Interface BytesIn PktsIn BytesOut PktsOut Flags Local
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Remote 5.7.3 Multicast Routing Cache Table This table contains the following elements: Group Origin Iif Pkts Bytes Wrong Oifs
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Appendix A
Glossary
ACQ AGC Alarm BUC CRA CSC dB dBm dBW DVB-RCS Eb/No EIRP Error ESD FCA Filter pattern
Acquisition burst, used by the SIT to log on to the satellite network. Automatic Gain Control. A non-recoverable fault in the IDU that requires user intervention. See Transmitter. Continuous rate assignment. The return link rate capacity which is provided in full for each and every superframe while required. Common signalling channel burst, used by the SIT to log on to the satellite network. Decibel. Decibel milliwatts. A logarithmic measure of power, referenced to 1 milliwatt (1 mW = 0 dBm). Decibel watts. A logarithmic measure of power referenced to 1 watt (1 W = 0 dBW). Digital Video Broadcast-Return Channel System. An open standard for providing twoway broadband access over satellite. Signal to noise ratio. Effective isotropic radiated power. A measure of the amount of power radiated by the ODU. A problem with the IDU that does not require user intervention. Electrostatic discharge. Free capacity assignment. The return link volume capacity which is assigned to the IDU from capacity that would otherwise be unused. A set of criteria applied to all data received from a local PC or LAN. Filter patterns can be used to assign data to traffic queues (see Queue). They can also be used to block data from being transmitted over the satellite network. Forward link. The path carrying communication from a hub (or gateway), via satellite, to SITs. It is based on the DVB/MPEG standard. File transfer protocol. Used for transferring software, configuration and other files to and
FL Forward link FTP
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from the IDU on the local network.
Hub
The central terrestrial element of a DVB-RCS system, the hub (or gateway) is responsible for connecting the satellite network with the Internet or other network and for managing all aspects of the forward and return satellite links. Indoor unit. The unit of the SIT responsible for the ethernet interface with the LAN or local computer, as well as all aspects of network management. It is connected via two IFL cables with the outdoor unit. The IDU name is shown at the top left of each web interface page. It is used to identify each IDU when managing multiple IDUs simultaneously on the same LAN. Intermediate Frequency. Inter-facility link cables. See IDU. A section of the IDU web interface used for initial installation of the SIT. Internet Protocol. Local area network. The ODU component responsible for receiving forward link signals. The IDU medium access layer (MAC) address is a unique address permanently assigned to each IDU. The MAC address is shown at the top left of all web interface pages. Multi-frequency time-division multiple access. Management information base. Operation, administration and maintenance. Outdoor unit. It consists of an antenna, transmitter (BUC), and RF transceiver assembly. The ODU is connected via two inter-facility link (IFL) cables to the IDU. Object Identifier. See ODU. Personal computer. Program Clock Reference. Performance Enhancing Proxy Packet Identification. Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet A code exchanged and used by computers that protects data sent and received by a web browser from unauthorized viewing or modification. Quality of Service Data traffic held in an IDU memory buffer. This traffic is received from a local PC or LAN, and it will be sent over the satellite network return link. The IDU can hold multiple traffic queues. Rate-based dynamic capacity. The return link rate-based capacity that is requested dynamically by a SIT and assigned by the hub. The path carrying communication from SITs to the gateway. It uses a multi-frequency time-division multiple access (MF-TDMA) scheme carrying ATM cells or MPEG packets.
IDU
IDU Name IF IFL cables Indoor unit Installer page IP LAN LNB MAC Address MF-TDMA MIB OAM ODU OID Outdoor unit PC PCR PEP PID PPPoE Public key QoS Queue
RBDC Return link
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RIP RL RLSS
Routing Information Protocol Return link Return link sub-system. The part of the gateway responsible for receiving return link communication from SITs and relaying it to terrestrial networks (e.g. the Internet). It also manages all aspects of return link communication, including SIT logon, SIT synchronization, and allocation of return link capacity. Receive. Software image. A file containing IDU software that is downloaded and installed in the IDU. See SIT. The section of the IDU web interface used for initial satellite network configuration of the IDU. Satellite interactive terminal. SITs in a DVB-RCS system are connected, via satellite links, with a hub. They provide remote access to the Internet and perhaps other networks at the hub. SITs are made up of an outdoor unit (ODU) and an indoor unit (IDU). Secure socket layer encryption. SSL protects data sent and received by a web browser from unauthorized viewing or modification. A section of the IDU web interface used for operation and maintenance of the IDU. Synchronization burst, used by the SIT to log on to the satellite network. Time-division multiple access. User data sent over the satellite network forward or return links. See Queue. Also called the BUC. The part of the ODU responsible for generating the return link signal. Transmit. Uplink power control. Volume-based dynamic capacity. The return link volume-based capacity that is requested dynamically by a SIT and assigned by the hub. Virtual Channel Connection. Virtual Channel Identifier. Voice over IP. Virtual Path Identifier. The IDU web interface provides the user interface with the IDU. The IDU web interface can be accessed from any computer with a network or Internet connection to the IDU. The web interface is viewed in a web browser.
Rx S/W image Satellite interactive terminal Satnetwork page SIT
SSL Superuser page SYNC TDMA Traffic Traffic Queue Transmitter Tx ULPC VBDC VCC VCI VoIP VPI Web interface
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Appendix B
Parameters in Web Interface Pages
Parameters in web interface pages are described in this documentation as follows: Parameters in bold must be modified to site-specific values during installation. Parameters in regular type may be modified if desired. Parameters in italics must not be modified, as any modification may prevent the SIT from operating properly. Parameters underlined are read-only fields.
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Appendix C
Menu Result Page
When changes to parameters are saved, the Menu Result page opens. This page confirms that changes made to parameters are valid. It also prompts you to perform an action enabling the changes to take effect. Different parameters require different actions to be taken in order for them to take effect: Reboot the SIT Logoff the SIT Re-acquire the Forward Link Nothing (parameter change takes effect immediately) The Menu Result Page will prompt you for the worst case action required to make the parameter take effect: if you made a change to a parameter requiring a reboot as well as to one which only requires logging off the SIT, it will prompt you to reboot the SIT. Any changes made to parameters are only implemented on the IDU after the appropriate action has been taken (if any is required). If you wish to continue modifying parameters, there is no need to perform the action right. Click the Back button on your browser to return to a superuser menu page. If you are done modifying parameters, you must perform the required action for the configuration to be implemented on the IDU. Click button at the bottom of the Menu Result Page which is labelled with the action to be perform.
Note: If the action performed is to reboot the IDU (this takes up to 1 minute), you will be returned to the IDU home page.
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Chapter 1. Important Safety Information

Chapter 2. Getting Started

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Chapter 4. Advanced Configurations

Chapter 5. IDU Monitoring

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Important Safety Information

1.1 RF Radiation Hazard

1.2 General Safety Warnings

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1.3 Protection Against Electrostatic Discharge

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2.1 Introduction to DVB-S2 SCPC

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Figure 2.1 Point-to-multipoint DVB-S2 SCPC System

2.2 Satellite Interactive Terminals (SITs)

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2.3 IDU Overview

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2.4 Overview of the IDU Web Interface

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SIT_Default_Name 00-40-fd-01-ef-a0 . V4001.R00

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