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1. 6 Set your desired IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway or check the Obtain IP by DHCP checkbox if desired 7 Click to save your selection 8 Clicking fm at any stage of the configuration returns the previous value gt To configure NTP Server I Select the System Configuration Network option from the System Configuration dropdown menu 2 Enter the IP address of the remote NTP Server PowerDsine 63 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro gt To configure SysLog Server I Select the System Configuration Network option from the System Configuration dropdown menu 2 Enter the IP address of the remote SysLog Server amp NOTE In order to receive Midspan Log events please use your preferred SysLog Server application For example Kiwi Syslog Daemon via http www kiwisyslog com or any other SysLog Server application that comply with RFC 3164 PowerDsine 64 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 5 7 Configuring System SNMP Select the System Configuration SNMP option from the System Configuration dropdown menu 2 SNMP window appears Port Configuration System Configuration SNMP Community Strings SNMPv2c Remote Trap SNMP Managers List v2c 3 Get Community public Manager 1 Set Community private Manager Trap Community public Manager Manager System Information MIB II Manager SysContact Someone Manager SysName Midspan Name Manager SysLoc2. I Check the Protect View by Password checkbox 2 Type in your desired Password and user name in the Password and Confirm Password fields Click to save your selection 4 Clicking at any stage of the configuration process returns the previous value amp NOTE Password User Name and Confirm Password fields are dimmed by default can not be configured as long as their corresponding checkbox is not checked PowerDsine 68 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 5 9 2 Modifying Remote Access I Check the desired checkbox in the Remote Access section 2 Click to save your selection 3 Clicking at any stage of the configuration returns the previous value 0 9 2 1 Enabling Web SSL Encryption To enable Web SSL Encryption perform the following steps 4 Check the Enable Web SSL Encryption checkbox 5 Click to save your selection or lt a to abort current operation the following screen appears displaying a security icon at the bottom of the screen Note that the URL has also changed s added for example https 172 16 17 31 web config cfg security htm Port Configuration System Configuration Security Web Secure Access amp Configuration Remote Access Protect View by Password Enable SNMPv2 User Name Enable SNMPv3 Password Enable Telnet Confirm Password Enable Web SSL Encryption Protect Configuration by Password v User Name Password Confirm Password 2 g j a Dis
3. System Information MIB II Manager 5 SysContact System information window Manager 7 Manager 8 Manager 6 SysName Midspan Name SysLocation Over The Glob Manager 9 PoE MIB Manager 10 Enable Notification F Notify Exceeded Power Usage 1 99 80 PoE MIB Checkboxes Update amp Save Cancel Figure 4 8 System Configuration SNMP Screen PowerDsine 41 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 4 4 2 1 Community Strings SNMPv2c Community strings are actually SNMP passwords To enable remote SNMP manager communication with the device the user must configure his community strings to match those of the Midspan Community Strings window allows configuration of the following parameters Get Community public Set Community private Trap Community public trap No Field Description 1 Getcommunity Used by remote SNMP NMS station for GET commands get information from Midspan 2 Setcommunity Used by remote SNMP NMS station for SET commands change contact person device name etc 3 Trap Each TRAP sent by the Mldspan to community remote NMS managers contains Trap community string Remote SNMP NMS managers may use it in order to filter out unnecesery TRAP events PowerDsine 42 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 4 4 2 2 System Information MIB II System Information window allows configuration of the following SysContarct someone ev
4. in cases where update save Was not clicked 4 4 5 System Configuration Product Parameters Product parameters set by the user include see Figure 4 10 Midspan Nickname System Detection Method Status View Refresh Rate Port Configuration System Configuration Product Parameters Midspan Nickname Midspan Nickname Midspan PoE Device System Detection Method PD Detection Method IEEE 802 3af Legacy Status View Refresh Rate Refresh Rate in seconds to Save Option Update amp Save Cancel Figure 4 10 System Configuration Product Parameters Screen PowerDsine 50 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro Description PowerDsine Ste lav Patt eel F Retregh Rate In second Update amp Save Cancel Assists network managers to identify Midspan PD Detection Method IEEE 802 3af or IEEE 802 3af Legacy drop down menu IEEE 802 3af Legacy default Allows Setting of System Status WEB page refresh rate Updates Midspan product based parameetrs All the product parameters become effective only after this button has been clicked Cancels current operation and restores previous values 51 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 4 4 6 System Configuration Maintenance System Configuration Maintenance screen see Figure 4 11 allows two maintenance means destined to maintain the Midspan Heseting the Manager Module Heseting the Midspa
5. Configuration Screen Port Configuration screen allows the following Figure 4 12 Port Configuration Enable Disable Port Configuration Detailed Port Configuration Enable Disable screen provides a quick access to ports in order to Enable Disable one or more of them Port Configuration Detailed screen allows detailed Configuration of various system values such as priority allocated power and port PD description View System Configuration Port Configuration Enable Disable Port Configuration Detailed Welcome to Power View Pro Monitor amp Configuration System Figure 4 12 Port Configuration Screen PowerDsine 53 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro Port Configuration Enable Disable Each port may be individually Enabled Disabled or all ports may be enabled or disabled in one action Once the ports are disabled the Midspan View Status screen is updated accordingly see Para 4 3 Figure 4 3 View System Configuration 1 4 7 fen bis r HE JE AG GE Actions on all ports buttons area ica por Enable Disable checkboxes IFIP RIFF IE IP Ie Pe Save options buttons area Update Cancel Update amp Save Disabled ports 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 ECE CE EMA a a s C s a C C la la C E loeoeoceoceoc fpoeceecoceeoceecosecooeccececocececoooceeececeooocococececoocococececoccoc Figure 4 13 Port Configuration E
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7. Ethernet Solutions 19 Power View Pro 3 4 5 Using the View Menu I Select the View Menu option View Menu appears Com1 38400 HyperTerminal E Oj x File Edit View Cal Transfer Help Main Menu Midspan PoE Device View Menu Configuration amp Maintenance Menu Ping Remote Host Exit View Menu View Network Parameters View Application amp Boot Software Version View System up time ESC Return to Previous Menu Connected 00 01 01 Auto detect 38400 8 N 1 SCROLL View Menu 1 View Network Parameters such as IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and MAC Address amp NOTE While DHCP is in use DHCP server IP appears as well 2 View Application amp Boot Software Version allows viewing of application version number and creation date 3 View system up time displays how many days hours minutes amp seconds the unit has been operational PowerDsine 20 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 3 4 6 Using the Configuration amp Maintenance Menu I Select the Configuration amp Maintenance Menu from the Main Menu the following menu appears ipi xd File Edit View Call Transfer Help D 3 E Exit Configuration amp Maintenance Menu Set Static IP DHCP Download Configuration File to Unit Resets Unit Upload Configuration from Unit to File 1 2 3 Software Update Menu 9 6 3 Restore Username amp Password to Factory Defaul
8. Reset Unit performs reset of the unit ESC Return to Previous Menu 3 4 7 Using the Ping Remote Host Menu The Ping Hemote Host Menu is utilized to test the TCP IP configuration by using the ping command the user enters the remote IP address The ping command uses the ICMP echo request and echo reply packets to determine whether a particular IP system on a network is functional Ping is useful for diagnosing IP network or router failures PowerDsine Power over Ethernet Solutions 22 Power View Pro 3 5 TFTP Server Configuration The TFTP Server allows tranfer of files stored by the Host to from the PoE unit This paragraph describes how to configure the TFTP server which is utilized for optional software updates amp NOTES HH Verify that the computer used as a server is always on 2 Verify that the TFTP server software is running 3 Enable Writes checkbox is checked when Upload Configuration from Unit to File is activated by the HyperTerminal menu see Para 3 4 6 1 Set up a computer to act as a TFTP server 2 Copy the NBTFTP exe command from the provided CD to your server s desktop 3 Click on the im The following window appears NBTFTP server mje xl Search Directories C TFTP lt lt ADD Remove Write Directory ENTFTP a Browse 4 v Enable Writes Start Minimized b utto n About Status 7 Click the Browse button and select your preferred locatio
9. UU The Power over Ethernet Pioneers PowerDsine Power View Pro Power over Ethernet Remote Web Manager User Guide Release 1 1 Cat No 06 1213 056 Power View Pro Notice The information contained herein is believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of printing However due to ongoing product improvements and revisions PowerDsine cannot accept responsibility for inadvertent errors inaccuracies subsequent changes or omissions of printed material PowerDsine Ltd reserves the right to make changes to products and to their specifications as described in this document at any time without prior notice No rights to any PowerDsine Ltd Intellectual property are licensed to any third party either directly by implication or by any other method 2005 PowerDsine Ltd All rights reserved This document is subject to change without notice Acknowledgements All other products or trademarks are property of their respective owners The product described by this manual is a licensed product of PowerDsine Abbreviations and Terminology Abbreviations are spelled out in full when first used Only industry standard terms are used throughout this manual Note Covered under U S patent S N 6 473 608 Other Patents pending PowerDsine Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro Table of Contents About this Guide ieri esncesecenastedesecondeasedsidbavessidecosestedennace 6 1 1 coi Em 6 1 2 Audience
10. amp Save Updates Midspan properties status and saves configuration in cases where Midspan restarts working All Properties and Remote Servers parameters become effective only after this button has been clicked EET Cancels current operation and restores previous values in cases where the Update amp Save buttons were not clicked 4 4 1 1 Log Server The Midspan can send various internal events reports to an external Host which logs those events for future use SysLog messages are sent whenever the SysLog Server s IP is other than 0 0 0 0 The following events may be sent by the Midspan PowerDsine System was restarted PSE port SNMP status has changed Midspan delivers power above xy threshold Midspan delivers power less then xy threshold after ePWR_USAGE_TO_HIGH signal was sent Remote user tried to access WEB view pages using an incorrect password Remote user tried to access WEB configuration pages using incorrect password Unit s factory default values were restored Unit configuration was changed Remote Telnet user failed to login incorrect user or password Log events are being sent as SysLog messages Syslog is a method utilized to collect messages from devices to be sent to a server running a syslog daemon Logging to a central syslog server assists in aggregation of logs and alerts 39 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro AUZ v Each SysLog message contains the message itself and
11. null modem cable port to the Midspan Host COM port Select view gt Network menu In cases where the Midspan was able to get an IP by DHCP the following display should appear View Network Parameters in use Use DHCP DHCP Server 172 016 001 001 IP Address 172 016 004 010 valid for 7 Days 21 Hours 6 Min 10 Sec Subnet Mask 255 255 000 000 Default Gateway 172 016 001 254 MAC Address 00 05 5A 01 67 6F In cases where Midspan wasn t able to get IP by DHCP the following display appears View Network Parameters in use MAC Address 00 05 5A 01 67 6F Verify that the Midspan Link LED is ON and that there is a DHCP server on the network Software update by Use the Midspan Ping utility to ping the Host TFTP cannot be running the TFTP Server application performed If using Windows turn off the Firewall application or enable UDP port 69 Verify that appropriate update files package was copied to the TFTP Server root folder PowerDsine 78 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro Table 6 1 Troubleshooting Steps Unit cannot be Use Web browser to view System Configuration accessed via Telnet gt Security WEB page and make sure that the Telnet checkbox is checked selected When accessing the Log on to Telnet via the Configure username amp unit by Telnet Telnet password option and not via the Viewer username session is terminated amp password each time the Configuration option is press
12. then click OK Bits per second 38400 Data bits 8 Parity None otop bits 1 Flow control None com Properties E Port Settings Bits per second Data bits e Parity oe e ET Flow control none A Restore Defaults Cancel 5 The HyperTerminal screen appears PowerDsine 17 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro Com1_38400 HyperTerminal File Edit Yiew Call Transfer Help ole als Da 3 4 4 Configuring the System via the HyperTerminal amp NOTE boi There is no password protection while using the RS232 serial communication port Password protection is only applicable for Telnet or WEB access Perform the following steps I Click the ESC or space key the main menu appears PowerDsine 18 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro amp Com1 38400 HyperTerminal i i File Edit View Call Transfer Help Main Menu View Menu Configuration amp Maintenance Menu Ping Remote Host Exit Connected 00 01 20 Auto detect 138400 8 N 1 Main Menu View Menu view unit IP software version and release date Configuration amp Maintenance Menu Configure unit IP upload download configuration amp software update Ping Remote Host determine whether a particular IP system on a network is functional Used for diagnosing IP network or router failures Exit exits terminal main menu PowerDsine Power over
13. 4 Remote Access The Remote Access window displays the remote managers that may access the unit SNMPv1 v2 SNMPv3 Telnet and enabled disabled SSL WEB encryption Remote Access Enable SNMP v2 Enable SNMP v3 Enable Telnet Enable Web SSL Encryption No Parameter Description 1 Enable SNMPv2 Indicates enabled disabled SNMP v1 v2 2 Enable SNMPv3 Indicates enabled disabled SNMPv3 due to security considerations Note that it is not recommended to enable SNMPv2 while SNMPv3 is in use 3 Enable Telnet When this box is checked the user may access the unit via the Telnet protocol 4 Enable Web SSL When this box is checked indicates that Encryption WEB pages are encrypted by SSL PowerDsine Power over Ethernet Solutions 34 Power View Pro 4 3 2 5 Remote Servers Remote Servers window displays the IP address of a remote SysLog Server and an IP address of remote NTP Network Time Protocol Server Remote Servers NTP Server 000 000 000 000 SysLog Server 000 000 000 000 No Parameter Description 1 NTP Server IP address of a remote Network Time Protocol NTP Server 2 SysLog Server Log Events sent to the IP address via SysLog protocol Note that an IP address 0 0 0 0 prohibits the unit from sending Log Events 4 3 2 6 Date and Time Date and Time window displays unit system time GMT as acquired from the NTP Server Date and Time Time GMT 04 08 05 Date DM 1 0 2005 No Parame
14. 512 12 ports PD 6506 6 ports Audience This Guide is intended for network administrators supervisors and installation technicians who have a background in Basic concepts and terminology of networking Network toPoEogy Protocols Microsoft Windows environment Organization This Guide is divided into several Sections as follows Section 1 Defines the overall concepts used in this Guide conventions used and associated documentation Section 2 Describes the Power View Pro features and capabilities Section 3 Provides a complete system installation procedure Section 4 Provides the GUI detailed description Section 5 Provides how to use the PowerView Pro GUI Section 6 Provides troubleshooting guide Section 7 Provides upgrading Midspan software process PowerDsine Power over Ethernet Solutions 1 5 1 6 Power View Pro Conventions The various conventions used in defining commands and examples are given in Table 1 1 Table 1 1 Conventions Used CONVENTION DEFINITION bold sid Keywords amp commands Represents a GUI item Displayed Information Information to be entered Helpful information Related Documentation For additional information refer to the following documentation Power over Ethernet PowerDsine PD 60XX AC and DC version User Manual 06 6800 056 IEEE Standard 802 3af DTE Power via MDI Abbreviations PoE Power over Ethernet NTP Netwo
15. Click the to restore factory defaults The following message appears Microsoft Internet Explore x 2 Resotring Factory defaults re vor sure cel 7 Click OK to confirm reset or Cancel to abort current operation 5 12 Configuring the Ports I Select the Port Configuration Enable Disable option from the Port Configuration dropdown menu System Configuration Port Configuration Enable Disable Port Configuration Detailed View Product Information Product Information 2 Port Configuration Enable Disable window appears PowerDsine 73 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro View System Configuration Port Configuration Enable Disable Ports LESS ivi sitis Ed cd ESAMI BUE alte Actions on All Ports Save Options Enabled Disabled Update Cancel Update amp Save 3 Check the corresponding checkboxes to enable your desired ports 4 Uncheck the corresponding checkboxes to disable your desired ports 5 Click the Or buttons to enable disable all ports at once 6 Click to update the configured port status or to abort operation and return to previous values o M E The jstarts flashing if te is clicked prompting the user to save the modified configuration 7 Click to update and save the configured port status Midspan configuration is updated accordingly 74 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 5 13 Configuring Additional Port Set
16. EL ER IS CRI CURES BA ERES ES EE EE EEHEZHETHIZU EFHEEOETHUTER EE MO ME LE LAE EA rm TELE D ET I Mi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Parameter Description 1 PWR Actual consumed power by individual PD 2 Max Pwr Maximal allocated power per Port as configured in the Port Configuration Detailed screen see Para 5 13 3 Priority Current priority level set by the user 4 Description Terminal description and Terminal type as configured in the Port Configuration Detailed screen see Para 5 13 PowerDsine 30 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 4 3 2 View Network amp Security Configuration Screen View Network Configuration Screen displays the following parameters P in Use currently used IP address Mask Gateway Remote Trap SNMP Managers List list of appointed managers Static Network Configuration manually configured Network parameters Remote Access Remote managers that may access the Midspan SNMP v1 v2 and SNMPv3 Telnet and enabled disabled SSL WEB encryption Remote Servers IP address of remote SysLog Server IP address of remote NTP Network Time Protocol Server Date amp Time Unit system time GMT as acquired from the NTP Server System Configuration Port Configuration View Network amp Security Configuration IP in use Static Network Configuration Obtain IP by DHCP No IP Address 172 016 017 031 IP Addres
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18. a the System Configuration SNMP WEB page NTP Server PowerDsine 47 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 4 4 4 System Configuration Security System Configuration Security screen allows Configuration of the following parameters see Figure 4 9 Secure Access amp Configuration Remote Access communication type System Configuration Security Remote i access window Web Secur e Access Configuration l Remote Access Protect View by Password Enable SNMPy User Mame IZEI Enable SNMPy3 Password Enable Telnet Confirm Password Enable Web SSL Encryption Secured access amp configuration window Protect Configuration by Password UserName Password Ss Confirmri Password Dave Upton Save options buttons area Update amp Save Cancel Figure 4 9 System Configuration Security Screen 4 4 4 1 Secure Access amp Configuration The user can protect one or both of the View and Configuration menus by clicking the desired appropriate checkbox there are two types of system users as follows System User who is allowed to use the View menu only and System administrator who is allowed to view and use all the GUI functions Password and user name are also set in this window and the user is prompted to type the appropriate password and user name when accessing the protected menus PowerDsine 48 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro Protect View by Password User Name Pa
19. aintenance Product Nickname Midspan PoE Device Serial Number S N 558897 Software Version 1 18 61 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 2 User authentication window appears Please enter CONFIG user amp pass User name Password Remember my password OK Cancel 3 Type in the appropriate User name admin and password password and then click __ 4 if an incorrect User name and or password have been typed the following message appears prompting the user to conduct another attempt to log in Connect to 172 16 17 13 EA A Incorrect CONFIG user amp pass User name Password Remember my password cma amp NOTE Three unsuccessful attempts to log in cause the application to close and the following message appears Your Authentication failed Your Request was denied You do not have permission to view this page To log in again exit the program and try again PowerDsine 62 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 5 System Configuration screen appears when logged in Port Configuration System Configuration Network Properties Remote Servers Obtain IP by DHCP C NTP Server 000 000 000 000 Use the following Static IP adress SysLog Server Server 000 000 000 000 IP Address 172 016 017 031 i 3 Subnet Mask 255 255 000 000 Default Gateway 172 016 001 254 Update amp Save Cancel
20. ation lover The Glob Manager Manager PoE MIB Manager 10 Enable Notification Notify Exceeded Power Usage 1 99 po Save Option Update amp Save Cancel 3 Set your desired Community Strings System Information and check the desired option Enable Notification or Notify Exceeded Power Usage 4 Click to save your selection 5 Clicking at any configuration stage restores the previous value PowerDsine 65 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 5 8 Configuring System SNMPv3 I Select the System Configuration SNMPv3 option from the System Configuration dropdown menu 2 SNMPv3 window appears Port Configuration System Configuration SNMPv3 User Type Notification Trap Guest User User Name rap User Name user View User User Name Few Authentication Encryption Privacy Password DES Privacy Password DES Authentication Encryption MD5 DES v Admin User User Name admin Save Options Privacy Password DES Authentication Encryption MD5 DES v Update amp Save Cancel 2 Fillin your desired Guest User View User Admin User and Notification Trap in the appropriate fields 3 Click to save your selection Clicking at any stage of the configuration returns the previous value PowerDsine 66 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 5 9 Configuring System Security I Select the System Configuration Security option from the System C
21. become effective only after this button has been clicked 2 pue Cancels current operation and restores previous values PowerDsine Power over Ethernet Solutions 44 Power View Pro 4 4 3 System Configuration SNMPv3 System Configuration SNMPv3 screen allows configuration of three different SNMPv3 user types and notification Trap which requires same parameters as any other SNMPv3 user Port Configuration Notification Trap User Name rap Privacy Password DES User Name Few Authentication Encryption Privacy Password DES Notification ed l section Authentication Encryption MD5 DES Admin User User Name Privacy Password DES Authentication Encryption MDS DES Update amp Save Cancel Figure 4 8 System Configuration SNMPv3 Screen B Guest User Allows limited SNMPv3 user capabilities mainly in order to use the keep alive poling command The Guest user has no authentication ability or privacy encryption B View User Has reading GET access to all SNMP branches but cannot perform any modifications SET User Name SNMPv3 user mandatory field Authentication Password MD5 applicable when MD5 or MD5 DES is being used Privacy Password DES applicable only when MD5 DES is being used PowerDsine 45 Power over Ethernet Solutions PowerDsine Power View Pro Authentication Encryption Allows selection of one of three security leveles as follo
22. cussions not avalatle on https 172 16 17 31 PowerDsine 69 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 5 9 2 2 Disabling Web SSL Encryption To disable Web SSL Encryption perform the following steps Uncheck the Enable Web SSL Encryption checkbox 2 Click to save your selection the following screen appears warning the user that Web pages transmitted from this point on are not secured Security Alert D X i You are about to be redirected to connection that is rot rp secure The information yau are sending to the current site might be retransmitted to a nonsecure site Do you wish to continue 3 Click Yes to continue or No to abort current operation 4 Note that the URL has also changed s deleted for example instead of https 172 16 17 91 web conmfig coctfg securrty htm httpi L724 16 17 95 17web contig eOrtg security ntm PowerDsine 70 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 5 10 Configuring Product Parameters PowerDsine Select the System Configuration Product Parameters option from the System Configuration dropdown menu System Configuration Product Parameters window appears Port Configuration System Configuration Product Parameters Midspan Nickname Midspan Nickname Midspan PoE Device System Detection Method PD Detection Method IEEE 802 3at Legacy Status View Refresh Rate Refresh Rate in seconds to Save Options Upda
23. d rate No DC voltage is present on port output lines Valid load Power to the port is not Total aggregated power connected Green blinks at a exceeds pre defined No DC voltage is present 0 5 second rate power budget 400w by on port output lines default 4 3 1 3 Ports Power Status Table Ports Power Status Table displays the following parameters Total Power Consumption Watt 0 0 Active Power Source Watt Internal 200 System Voltage Volt 49 5 PD Detection Method IEEE 802 3af Midspan Status Active No Parameter Description 1 Total Power Total power consumed by all PDs Consumption PowerDsine Power over Ethernet Solutions 29 Power View Pro No Parameter Description 2 Active Power Maximum available DC power source as Source configured in the System Configuration Product Parameters menu Para 4 4 5 3 System Voltage Voltage level supplied to PDs 4 PD Detection Detection method selected by the user Method from the System Configuration Product Parameters menu see Para 4 4 5 5 Midspan Status Midspan status display with the following options 1 Active normal operation 2 Midspan has no firmware Midspan has no firmware indication 3 Internal Comm Failure internal communication failure 4 Midspan firmware update firmware update indication 4 3 1 4 General Power Status Table General Power Status Table displays the following parameters MEE EE EIE FSI ECRANS ECL
24. date amp time GMT The Midspan acquires date amp time from the Network NTP Server 4 4 1 2 NTP Server whenever a valid NTP Server IP is configured the Midspan acquires date amp time GMT from the Network NTP Server In cases where no valid IP is set or in cases where the Midspan fails to acquire time from the NTP Server initial Midspan time will be set to 1 1 2005 as default PowerDsine 40 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 4 4 2 System Configuration SNMP The Units SNMP agent v1 v2 v3 enables remote SNMP management station to monitor a unit enable disable PoE ports RFC3621 view various PoE MIB statistics and MIB Il Network statistics The SNMPv3 offers a secured method for configuration and monitoring SNMP Network packets may be authenticated by MD5 and encrypted by DES System Configuration SNMP screen allows configuration of SNMP parameters that are common both to SNMPv1 v2 and SNMPv3 SNMPv1 2 community string is the only exception The following parameters can be configured see Figure 4 8 Community Strings System Information Remote Trap SNMP Managers List Port Configuration System Configuration SNMP Community Strings SNMPv2c Community Remote Trap SNMP Managers List v2c v3 Get Community sinngs Manager 1 Remote Trap LA window SNMP managers Trap C i 3 rap Community pubiic Manager configuration Manager 4 OG window Set Community private Manager 2
25. e Power View Pro allows monitoring and controlling of over Etehrnet IP networks as shown in Figure 2 1 Management Deployment Server Manager Managed Power over Ethenet Midspan lt a Managed ad HER Han Power over Ethenet 394 Midspan Managed Management Station re Power over Ethenet Midspan Figure 2 1 Management Deployment 2 3 1 Configuration options PowerDsine Web based by utilizing a WEB browser SNMP by utilizing an SNMP management application on a remote computer Telnet via the RJ45 Etehrnet port by using Telent application on a remote computer serial communication port by using Terminal emulation software such as Microsoft Windows Hyper Terminal or any similar software Serial communication rate must be set to 38400 no hardware flow control and cross cable should be used pin2 crossed with pin3 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro NOTE WM The unit is shipped with default IP of 192 168 0 50 Make sure that a computer Network card is configured to the same IP network e Telnet and WEB configuration are password protected e Serial communication configuration should be used only in order to define unit s IP address or in order to perform software updates Any other configuration should be carried out via the WEB browser 2 4 Security amp User Authentication 2 4 4 Web Configuration Web configuration can be protected by user by password Two u
26. ed Log on to unit via Telnet Telnet session is terminated in cases where no was performed but key was pressed and there was no activity for over after a while the Telnet more than three 3 minutes session is terminated No SNMP TRAP events 1 Use WEB browser to view System are received Configuration Security WEB page and verify that the SNMP checkbox is checked selected Check System Configuration SNMP WEB page and verify that the remote SNMP manager IP matches and Trap community string matches the Remote SNMP manager Trap configuration In cases where Firewall is is being used enable UDP port 162 SysLog Server IP was n cases where Firewall is being used enable set properly but Log UDP port 514 messages are not received One of the ports was When changing port status verify that the Save disabled After the unit amp Update button is pressed was turned Off and On Verify that the PD is compatible to the detection it suddenly turned On method of the system again PowerDsine 79 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro Table 6 1 Troubleshooting Steps When using a web If the Midspan doesn t provide power to PoE PDs Browser and accessing try to update the internal firmware If problem View Status Web page persists contact technical support all ports are red illuminated and a question mark appears PowerDsine 80 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 7 Soft
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28. fic Ports Settings rrrnnnrrrrrnnnrrnnnnnvvrnnnnrvnvnnnnvnvnnnnennnnnnen 74 5 13 2 All POMS Settings iensceicscesmsanscnsstiavadesnedsumcnsacinwecashanoierdarsansanbaeseneen 75 6 Troubleshooting eeeeeesssssseeeeennennnnnnnnnn enn 76 CPCCA P t 76 MESS n Eliseo ETE 80 EE eo 00 EEE 80 7 2 Software Upgrade sees nnne 81 7 2 1 0 s 81 PowerDsine Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 7 2 2 Upgrade Process rrrnnnrnnnnnvnnnnnennnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnsennnnrnnnnnennnnnennnne 82 List of Figures Figure 2 1 Management Deployment rrrnrnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnennnnnnnnnrevnnrrnnnnernnnnrennnn 9 Figure 3 1 Connecting the POE Unit rrrnnnnnnnnnnnrnvrnnnnenrannennnnnrrenrnnerennnnsnnen 14 Figure 4 1 Opening Screen ccccceccccssseeccesseeeceenseeccegseeeeseeeessageeesasseesseaes 25 FOU 42 VIET MENU p 25 Figure 4 3 View Status Screen rrrrnnnnrnnannrnnnnnnrnnvnnnnvnvnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnsnnnnnnennnnn 26 Figure 4 4 Ports Status Panel ic savenvcoiaestusanduexnenedestovseiemeidehsoedsevalcnundedsicnandeeds 27 Figure 4 5 View Product Information Screen rrrrnnrrrnrnnnnervnnnnrrvrnnrrennnnrennnnn 35 Figure 4 6 System Configuration Screen rrrrnnrrrrrnnnrvnrnnnrrnrnnnrrenrnnnnennnnnnnen 36 Figure 4 7 System Configuration Network Screen eseeessssse 37 Figure 4 8 S
29. he user is prompted to type user name and password If upgrading is performed locally user name and password are not required PowerDsine Power over Ethernet Solutions 82 Power View Pro 7 2 2 Upgrade Process To Upgrade the software I Install the TFTP software as described in Para 3 5 TFTP Server Configuration 2 Copy the software update files to your TFTP Server desired folder It is recommended that the TFTP Server will be used on the same Ethernet network as the Midspan 3 Activate the HyperTerminal application HyperTerminal main screen appears empty File Edit View Call Transfer Help 5 View Menu Configuration amp Maintenance Menu Ping Remote Host Exit View Menu View Network Parameters View Application amp Boot Software Version ESC Return to Previous Menu 5 Select the Configuration amp Maintenance Menu 2 the following screen appears PowerDsine 83 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro amp Com1 38400 HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help Set Static IP DHCP Download Configuration File to Unit Resets Unit Upload Configuration from Unit to File Software Update Menu Restore Username amp Password to Factory Default Resets Unit Restore The Unit to Factory Default Resets Unit Reset Unit ESC Return to Previous Menu 6 Select the Software Update Menu 4 the following screen appears amp Com1 38400 HyperTer
30. iew System Configuration Port Configuration Welcome to Power View Pro Monitor amp Configuration System Figure 4 1 Opening Screen View Screen View menu used to view the following categories see Figure 4 2 Status Network Configuration Product Information System Configuration Port Configuration View Status View Network amp Security Configuration View Product Information Welcome to Power View Pro Monitor amp Configuration System Figure 4 2 View Menu PowerDsine Power over Ethernet Solutions 25 Power View Pro 4 3 1 View Status Screen The View Status screen is the main Midspan monitoring tool It comprises three elements see Figure 4 3 Ports status panel Ports power status table General power status table The Ports status panel displays the following parameters Ports Status Link Status AC DC Input Power Status System Configuration Port Configuration View Status Port status Midspan Nickname Midspan PoE Device 20 3D 4D ouo M E 4 6 E B E E 10 11 12 13 14 15 AE TERE JE BE ESESEREENENFEEEEEEEEKEEEXEEEEEEEEEREEEREEXENEEEEEEECj TE RERE AE RERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERER Total Power Consumption Watt 0 6 z Ports power Active Power Source Watt Internal 200 status table System Voltage Volt 49 2 General i IEEE 802 3af power PD Detection Method Legal AA mE Midspan Status Active Figure 4 3 View Status Scree
31. lic View User usually user user name view authentication password MD5 password privacy password DES password Admin User usually administrator user name admin authentication password MD5 password privacy password DES password PowerDsine 11 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 3 Installation 3 1 Installation 3 1 1 Configuration Options The following configuration options are available Via an RJ 45 network connector utilizing a Web browser IP 192 168 0 50 Via an RJ 45 network connector utilizing the Telnet protocol Via an RS 232 Serial communication port utilizing an RS 232 connector 38400 HW flow control off NOTE This section describes the configuration procedure via the CLI commands Configuration of system parameters Via the Web browser is further detailed in Paragraph 5 6 on page 60 we PowerDsine 42 Power over Ethernet Solutions Auf m Power View Pro 3 2 System Requirements The following hardware software items are required in order to configure and operate the Power over Ethernet PoE Midspan Computer Environment Ethernet Network card Operating system Any Host with WEB browser Recommended OS amp Web browsers Win2000 XP running Microsoft Internet explorer Ver6 or higher Win2000 XP running Netscape or higher Access to a local network and Internet PC network card configured to the following paramete
32. may be set by pressing a single button SET thus applying the selected values to all ports action on all ports View System Configuration Port Configuration Detailed XE Sen 1 Ber roe JE n je ze dl o de i le sm ei ier Ree 7 Be fer aI PowerDsine Port Configuration a Bf ow Sr Fn Bf ow Sr drm ive Options Cancel Update amp Save Figure 4 14 Port Configuration Detailed Screen 56 Power over Ethernet Solutions 4 5 2 1 4 5 2 2 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 4 Power View Pro Ports Activation Ports activation deactivation is performed by the user according to actual requirements Each port can be switched to Enable or Disable state This is simply done by checking the colored checkboxes on the left hand side of the screen Allocating Maximum Power Power allocation is performed by selecting the maximum allowed power per port from the drop down menu located on the Max Power column Available power values are as folllows Default 16 8 W Minimum 1 W Maximum 16 8 W Setting Priority The user can assign priorities to desired PDs in cases where the Midspan is operating with a limited source of power Priority selection is performed from the drop down menu located on the Priority column Three priority states are available Critical High Low default The Midspan allocates all available power to the PDs according to the PoE ports sequential numbe
33. minal File Edit View Call Transfer Help Configuration amp Maintenance Menu Set Static IP DHCP Download Configuration File to Unit Resets Unit Upload Configuration from Unit to File Software Update Menu Restore Username amp Password to Factory Default Resets Unit Restore The Unit to Factory Default Resets Unit Reset Unit ESC Return to Previous Menu Enter TFTP Server IP Address PowerDsine 84 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 7 Type the appropriate TFTP server s IP address the following screen appears amp Com1 38400 HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help 7 Reset Unit ESC Return to Previous Menu Enter TFTP Server IP fiddress 10 10 10 10 Software Update Menu Update Application amp WEB pages Resets Unit Update only Application Resets Unit Update only WEB pages Resets Unit Update Midspan Firmware Resets Unit ESC Return to Previous Menu 8 Select the application update option and then click ENTER An update ini TFTP file containing a list of all files is downloaded to the Midspan Upon completion of files update the Midspan resets itself in cases where Telnet connection is being used Telnet connection is disconnected PowerDsine 85 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro Revision History Revision Level Date Para Affected page 1 0 J anuary 05 E First Release 1 1 September05 S W RELEASE 2 2005 Pow
34. mp Configuration System 2 View Status screen appears the port status panel displays the current status Note that in the example Ports 1 2 are disabled The middle table displays power status and priority and the description raw displays the terminal type and description when the cursor points at the I symbol System Configuration Port Configuration View Status Midspan Nickname Midspan PoE Device 1 20 30 40 80 6 7D D 9D p np 1720 13 14 TTTTITMTTITTTI anum us s s S S D Data Power 3 5 6 7 8 10 14 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 BSENBESE BE Power w WCHECE BEN EON VES LEKEN RC COR KNE RR RC ECT RS ECRIRE E EE peseription d d d f f f d f dd d Total Power Consumption Watt 0 6 Active Power Source Watt Internal 200 System Voltage Volt 49 1 PD Detection Method IEEE 802 3af Legacy Midspan Status Active PowerDsine 59 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 5 4 Viewing Network amp Security Configuration Status gt To view Network Configuration status PowerDsine Select the View Configuration option from the View dropdown menu View Configuration screen appears displaying various network parameters as shown below System Configuration Port Configuration View Network amp Security Configuration IP in use Obtain IP by DHCP IP Address IP Mask Default Gateway Rem
35. n PowerDsine 26 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 4 3 1 1 Ports Status Panel The display panel includes a number of visual indicators as shown in Figure 4 4 Green illuminated port indicates that the terminal unit has been identified as Power over Ethernet Enabled and is active and receiving power Disabled ports illuminate red indicating that the port is not supplying power and is not active An xX symbol appears as well Enabled Disabled port port Figure 4 4 Ports Status Panel 4 3 1 2 Power amp Communication Indications Two LED s are located on the front panel marked Main and Link as described in Table 4 1 and PowerDsine 27 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro Table 4 2 Table 4 1 Main Status Indications Hare Internal power supply Off sile ppYy voltage is too low All unit is unplugged Main ports are disconnected Green AC power input active PENA P supply voltage is within limits PowerDsine 28 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro Table 4 2 Port Status Indications Port LED F Port Load Conditions Port Voltage Inactive load or er to the port is Off unplugged port disconnected No DC voltage present on port output lines Active load is plugged in Continuous nominal DC and complies with normal voltage is present on the load conditions spare pairs Power to the port is Green blinks at a Overload or short circuit disconnected I secon
36. n Restoring Factory Defaults When trouble is encounered or when the Midspan does not function properly reseting the Midspan or restoring factory default values may solve the problem Port Configuration System Configuration Maintenance Reset Manager Module Reset Note Clicking the Reset button will Reset the Manager Module button Reset Manager Module Reset Unit Reset Note Clicking the Reset button restarts button the Midspan and temporarily shuts down all ports Restore Restore Factory Defaults button Restore Note Clicking the Restore button resets the Manager Module and restores the Midspan to factory defaults Figure 4 11 System Configuration Maintenance Screen Button Checkbox Description 1 Famine MAU Resets only the Manager Module Reset Note Clicking the Reset button will Reset without affecting Midspan PoE ports the Manager Module 2 Reset Unit Resets unit temporarily All active Reset Note Clicking the Reset button restarts PoE ports momentarely stop the Midspan and temporarily shuts down oye sate providing Power to PoE devices configuration does not change 3 Restore Factory Defaults Restore most M idspan pa rameters Restore Note Clicking the Restore button resets t O th e i r d efa u It V al ue the Manager Module and restores tlie Midspan to factory defaults PowerDsine 52 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 4 5 Port
37. n for the files Click OK when done 4 The Server utilizes the IP address of the computer on which TFTP software is running PowerDsine 23 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 22 4 GUI Description Overview The GUI Graphic User Interface provides complete monitoring control and configuration of PowerDsine s Power over Line PoE products The GUI is user friendly and presents graphical elements of the actual device in addition to information tables The system provides several features Graphical view of the monitored device SNMP Alarms Traps notification table for the device being monitored Properties of the management system The GUI provides two authorization levels as follows see also Paragraph 4 4 4 1 System User allowed to use the View menu only System administrator allowed to view and modify all the GUI functions 4 2 Opening Screen The Main screen Opening screen window is shown in Figure 4 1 The Opening screen features three main menus as follows View menu used to view status network configuration and product information System Configuration menu allows system Configuration network SNMP security product parameters and maintenance it is password protected Port Configuration menu allows enabling disabling of ports allocation of power setting of priorities and more PowerDsine 24 Power over Ethernet Solutions 4 3 Power View Pro V
38. nable Disable Screen Button Checkbox Description 1 j Actions on All Ports Enabled Disabled 2 Save Options Update Cancel Update amp Save PowerDsine Enabled enables all ports Disabled disables all ports Update Clicking this button activates the new user settings but does not store new configuration unit reset overides latest changes Cancel Cancels current operation and restores previous 54 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro Button Checkbox Description values In cases where Update amp Save were not clicked Update amp Save Updates Midspan properties status and saves configuration in cases where Midspan restarts e v If only update button is pressed a blinking image appears near the Save amp update button reminding the user that latest changes were not saved Reversing latest changes and pressing Update eliminates the blinking image Saving latest changes eliminates this image as well PowerDsine 55 Power over Ethernet Solutions 4 5 2 Port Configuration Detailed The Port Configuration Detailed screen see Figure 4 14 allows the user to control individual ports and set up parameters as follows Power View Pro Activate shut down individual ports Allocate Maximal power per port Set up the priority of each port Define port description and Terminal type In order to simplify the configuration of multiple ports each parameter
39. nd telnet IP ADDRESS e Type the Username amp password gt le Use Web browser to view System Configuration gt Security WEB page and make sure that the Telnet checkbox is checked selected see page 48 3 4 3 RS232 Configuration using Hyper Terminal Application For WIN 2000 and WIN XP users 2 3 PowerDsine Go to Run Start gt Run Type cmd A DOS type window opens click OK Type the ipconfig and then click Enter Note computer IP mask and default gateway Click Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt Communications gt HyperTerminal A dialog box appears 15 Power over Ethernet Solutions PowerDsine Power View Pro Connection Description A5 New Connection Enter a name and choose an icon for the connection Name pe 3 Enter your name or organization name in the Aame text field and then click OK Connect To Window appears Connect Ta Enter details Far the phone number that you want to dial Country region Israel 372 Area code E Fhone number Connect using z Cancel 4 Select the desired communication port to be connected to the PoE unit and then click Ok A dialog window appears 16 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro COM1 Properties Port Settings Bits per second Data bits fe 3 Parity cn Stop bits me Flow control Hardware Restore Defaults cane 5 Select the following parameters and
40. nfiguration screen see Figure 4 7 allows Configuration of the following parameters see also para 4 3 2 1 P Aaaress Subnet Mask Default Gateway PowerDsine Power over Ethernet Solutions 37 Power View Pro Port Configuration System Configuration Network Properties Obtain IP by DHCP 7 Use the following Static IP adress IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Properties configuration window Update Save Remote Servers 000 000 000 000 Remote Servers window Cancal Figure 4 7 System Configuration Network Screen Button Checkbox Description 2 Properties Obtain IP by DHCP E Use the following Static IP adress 3 IP Address 172 015 017 031 Subnet Mask 255 255 000 000 172 016 001 254 Default Gateway 9 NTP Server 6 SysLog Server PowerDsine When checked enables the DHCP to obtain IP by server Note that the Static IP Address fields are dimmed Static IP address to be used in cases where DHCP is disabled Static IP subnet mask to be used in cases where DHCP is disabled Static IP default gateway to be used in cases where DHCP is disabled IP address of a remote NTP Server IP address of a remote SysLog server to which the Midspan sends log events Note that an IP address 0 0 0 0 prohibits the unit from sending Log 38 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro Button Checkbox Description T events Update
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42. onfiguration dropdown menu System Configuration Security window appears Security Alert a l x Information you exchange with this site cannot be viewed or changed by others However there is a problem with the site s security certificate The security certificate was issued by a company vou have not chosen to trust View the certificate to determine whether you want to trust the certifying authority I The security certificate has expired or is not pet valid I The name on the security certificate is invalid ar does not match the name of the site Do vou want to proceed view Certificate 2 Click Yes to continue or No to abort current operation the following screen appears Connect to 172 16 17 31 Please enter CONFIG user amp pass User name fi Password Remember my password can 3 Type in the appropriate User name and password when done click Ok to confirm the following screen appears PowerDsine 67 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro Port Configuration System Configuration Security Web Secure Access amp Configuration Remote Access Protect View by Password Enable SNMPv2 User Name USE Enable SNMPv3 Password Enable Telnet Confirm Password Enable Web SSL Encryption Protect Configuration by Password User Name Password ree Confirm Password mee 5ave Options Update amp Save Cancel 5 9 1 Protecting View by Password
43. ote Trap SNMP Managers List Manager Manager Manager Manager Manager 21 2 23 4 5 Manager Manager Manager Manager Manager 10 60 Static Network Configuration IP Address 172 016 017 031 IP Mask 255 255 000 000 Default Gateway 172 016 001 254 MAC Address 00 05 5A 01 4B 1E Remote Access Enable SNMP v2 Enable SNMP v3 Enable Telnet Enable Web SSL Encryption Remote Servers NTP Server 000 000 000 000 SysLog Server 000 000 000 000 Date and Time Time GMT 04 09 05 Date DMM 11 2005 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 5 5 Viewing Product Information gt To view Product Information Select the Product Information option from the View dropdown menu View Product Information screen appears displaying Product Information as shown below System Configuration Port Configuration View Product Information Product Information Product Nickname Midspan PoE Device Serial Number S N 000011 Software Version 2 03 5 6 Configuring System Network gt To access System Configuration Network PowerDsine Select the System Configuration Network option from the System Configuration dropdown menu Port Configuration System Configuration Network System Configuration Vi ew D rod uct System Configuration SNMPv3 System Configuration Security System Configuration Product Parameters Product Information System Configuration M
44. r If power consumption is exceeded the unit enters its Power Management mode providing power to high priority ports Under this mode ports having higher priority provide power to their respective PDs Terminal Type Description In this column the operator can enter any free text such as terminal location name of user telephone No etc representing the corresponding port default Port x Note that it has no effect on power itslelf and it functions as an assistence tool for the IT manager PowerDsine Power over Ethernet Solutions 57 5 1 5 2 Power View Pro 5 Operation General To manage multiple Midspan devices it is recommended to use 3 party standard Network management tools such as HP Openview or SNMPc Logging in I Verify that the RJ 45 Ethernet cable running between the PoE unit and the local area network is connected 2 Open your Web browser and type the IP Address of the PoE unit to be managed 3 The Main menu GUI window appears View System Configuration Port Configuration Welcome to Power View Pro Monitor amp Configuration System PowerDsine Power over Ethernet Solutions 58 Power View Pro 5 3 Viewing System Status gt To view system status 1 Select the View Status option from the View dropdown menu System Configuration Port Configuration lew Network amp Security Configuration View Product Information Welcome to Power View Pro Monitor a
45. rk Time Protocol DES Data Encryption Standard MD5 Message Digest 5 MDI Multiple Document Interface MIB Management Information Base PD Powered Device SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol SSL Secure Sockets Layer FTP File Transfer Protocol TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol PowerDsine Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 2 Introducing the Power View Pro 2 1 Overview PowerDsine s Power View Pro is a management system utilized for complete monitoring and control of PowerDsine s Power over Ethernet PoE Midspans via remote network management station The system provides direct on line power supervision configuration monitoring and diagnostics of PowerDsine products via their SNMP managers 2 2 Features The manager provides a number of unique features for PoE Midspan management as follows 9 9 9 9 9 PowerDsine Web based for remote management of Power over Ethernet device Secured WEB based configuration SSL Configuration using graphical representations of remote device Real time monitoring with visual status System status display Real time power parameters SNMPv2c v1 v3 Power over Ethernet PoE SNMP MIBs Log events to remote SysLog Server Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 2 3 System Capabilities The manager can be accessed from any computer by WEB browser such as an Internt Explorer Netscape SNMP management station Telnet or RS232 Terminal Th
46. rs IP NET 192 168 0 50 IP Mask 255 255 255 0 Ethernet cable Telnet application Serial Communication V Serial ports COM1 or COM2 are active and available Null modem RS232 crossed cable L Ll L Administrative Requirements PowerDsine Free IP address to be allocated for the PoE Midspan 192 168 0 50 is provided by PowerDsine as a default address or obtained by using the DHCP server Power over Ethernet Solutions 13 Power View Pro 3 3 Hardware Setup Perform the following steps see Figure 3 1 Connect an AC power cable to the PoE unit and verify that all LEDs illuminate once self test Connect the crossed null modem cable between the management station COM port and the PoE RS 232 port optional Connect a network cable between the PoE unit front panel s RJ45 connector and the Ethernet I Verify that the AC LED on the front panel is lit and that the Zink LED is green If any problem is encountered during setup refer to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting PoE Unit To configure Management Network Interface Station parameters Figure 3 1 Connecting the PoE Unit PowerDsine 14 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 3 4 Installation Procedure 3 4 1 Web Browsing Open Web browser and type 192 168 0 50 in the address field 3 4 2 Telnet Browsing we e Goto start gt Run e Type the command cmd e Inthe window type the comma
47. s Power View Pro 6 Troubleshooting 6 1 General This paragraph provides a symptom and resolution sequence in order to assist in the troubleshooting of operating problems If the steps given do not solve your problem do not hesitate to call your local dealer for further assistance Refer to Table 6 1 Table 6 1 Troubleshooting Steps AC LEDs do not 1 Check your power source illuminate green 2 Ensure that a proper Ethernet cable is used Midspan Ethernet LINK 1 In cases where a Network card NIC is LED is off connected directly to the Midspan s RJ45 connector make sure you use a crossed Ethernet cable Midspan Ethernet LINK 1 Midspan is shipped with the following LED is on and no Ping default IP 192 168 0 50 Change your reply Network card IP to 192 168 0 40 and try to Ping again 2 Connect serial communication RS232 connector from the Midspan to the Host and set Midspan IP to the same IP Network Midspan can be 1 If Windows Service Pack 2 is utilized turn off pinged from a local your Firewall application Host but when trying to 2 If Ping is OK you may consider accessing the use the Midspan Ping advanced Firewall options and enable the Ping utility there is no reply option and TFTP SNMP TRAP ports PowerDsine 77 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro Table 6 1 Troubleshooting Steps Midspan is set to Connect serial communication RS232 DHCP but no Ping from connector using a
48. s All listed managers receive standard and private traps from the Midspan PowerDsine 32 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro Manager Manager Manager Manager Manager a hM zs Manager Manager Manager Manager z Manager 10 e Ss HE HEHE GOE CBE cH CHE zen ta 4 3 2 3 Static Network Configuration Static Network Configuration window displays Network configuration in cases where Static IP is selected and not DHCP In cases where the unit is configuered as Static IP both IP In Use and Static configuration tables will be identical The following static parameters appears No Parameter 1 IP Address 2 P Mask 3 Default Gateway 4 MAC Adaress PowerDsine IP Address 172 016 017 013 IP Mask 255 255 000 000 Default Gateway 172 016 001 254 MAC Address 00 05 55 01 4B 1E Description Internet address numerical address which indicates a particular computer within a network The definition of the network portion of the IP address This location must be configured in such a way that all IP addresses up to and including the local gateway are allowed IP address of the local Gateway which enables communication settings to other LAN segments Media access control address A 12 digit hexadecimal address used by the media access control layer of an 802 2 connection connection with Host Integration Server 33 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 4 3 2
49. s 172 16 17 31 V Mask 259 293 000 100 Default Gateway 172 16 1 254 MAC Address 00 05 5A 01 4B 1E Remote Trap SNMP Managers List Remote Access Manager 1 Enable SNMP v2 Manager 2 Manager 3 Manager 4 Manager 5 Enable Web SSL Encryption Enable SNMP v3 Enable Telnet Manager 6 Manager 7 Manager 8 NTP Server 000 000 000 000 Manager 9 SysLog Server 000 000 000 000 Manager 10 Remote Servers Date and Time Time GMT 04 09 05 Date DMM 1 1 2005 PowerDsine 31 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 4 3 2 1 IP in Use IP in Use window displays the current IP address being used with the following parameters Obtain IP by DHCP Mo IP Address 172 15 17 13 IP Mask 255 255 0 0 Default Gateway 172 16 1 254 No Parameter Description 1 Obtain IP by Indicates how the IP is obtained as DHCP previously set by the user see System Configuration Network Para 5 6 2 IP Address IP address numerical address which indicates a particular computer within a network 3 IP Mask The definition of the network portion of the IP address This location must be configured in such a way that all IP addresses up to and including the local gateway are allowed 4 Default Gateway The IP address of the local Gateway which enables communication settings to other LAN segments 4 3 2 2 Remote Trap SNMP Managers List This List displays all the user pre configured managers see Para 5 for further detail
50. sName MictSpan_Name SysLocation lover the glob No Button Checkbox Description 1 SysContact SNMP MIB II 1 3 6 1 2 1 1 4 Textual identification of the contact person for this managed node together with information on how to contact this person 2 SysName SNMP MIB II 1 3 6 1 2 1 1 5 Textual identification of an administratively assigned name for current managed node 3 SysLocation SNMP MIB II 1 3 6 1 2 1 1 6 Textual identification of the physical location of current node 4 4 2 3 PoE MIB Checkboxes This window allows graphical configuration of two major RFC3621 PoE MIB parameters as follows Button Checkbox Description 1 Enable Notification Allows prohibits unit from sending traps both SNMPv2c and SNMPv3 2 Notify Exceeded The Midspan sends TRAP each Power Usage 1 99 time total power consumption exceeds xy in cases where Enable Notification checkbox is checked 4 4 2 4 Remote Trap SNMP Managers List This window allows configuration of up to 10 remote SNMP PowerDsine 43 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro managers which are used by the Midspan in order to send TRAP events Manager Manager Manager Manager Manager Manager Manager Manager Manager 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 9 Manager 10 Button Description 1 Update Save Updates Midspan properties status and saves configuration in cases where Midspan restarts working All the SNMP parameters
51. ser amp password protection levels are avilable as follows e View username amp password a remote user has access to Web pages that provide various information but has no permition to perform any modifications e Configuration username amp password a remote user usually administrator has full authority to modify any unit s parameter 2 4 2 SNMP e SNMP v1 v2 community string is utilized for authentication Get Set Trap authentication e SNMP v3 Network Management Protocol Version 3 SNMPv3 is an standards based protocol utilized for network management It provides secure access to devices by a combination of authenticating and encrypting packets over the network PowerDsine 10 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 2 4 3 Telnet Configuration Since Telnet provide access to software updates and data bases for upload download functions it is always password protected regrdless of Web view amp configure passoword selection option WEB and Telnet utilize the same passwords Telnet utilizes Web browser password even if the Web password function is disabled e vw The Power View Pro is provided with the following factory defaults Protection Configuration password protection WEB Telnet View usually user user name user password password Configure usually administrator user name admin password password SNMP v3 Guest usually remote SNMP manager user name pub
52. ssword Confirm Password User Name Password Confirm Password bla gt A remote Telnet user is requested to provide username and password regardless of the check box selection state Checking the View username amp password checkbox prevents remote Telnet user to perform any modifications Checking Configuration username amp password provides full access to remote Telnet user 4 44 2 Remote Access Remote Access Enable SMMPy2 Enable SMMPy3 Enable Telnet Enable Web SSL Encryption Enable SNMPv2 Enables management of the unit via remote SNMP manager station that utilizes SNMPv2c application Enable SNMPv3 Enables management of the unit by remote SNMP manager station that utilizes SNMPv3 application bez NN ii Due to security considerations when SNMPv3 is in use it is recommended to disable the SNMPv2 application Enable Telnet This commuication is enabled by default To disable remote Telnet commuication uncheck the Enable Telnet checkbox Enable Web SSL Encryption When checked provides security for Web pages utilizing the SSL PowerDsine 49 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro Button Description 1 Update amp Save Updates Midspan parameters and saves configuration in cases where Midspan restarts working All Remote Access parameters become effective only after this button has been clicked 2 Cancel Cancels current operation and restores previous values
53. t Resets Unit Restore The Unit to Factory Default Resets Unit Reset Unit ESC Return to Previous Menu Connected 00 02 13 Auto detect 38400 8 N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print echo Ui 1 Set Static IP DHCP allows the user to set save amp activate new network parameters 2 Download Configuration File to Unit Resets Unit downloading configuration file from a remote Host named nms db using TFTP application Host must run TFTP server application prior to using this option see Para 3 5 lenis Ne Upon successful downloading the unit resets itself Y PowerDsine 21 Power over Ethernet Solutions 6 ro Power View Pro Upload Configuration from Unit to File the unit uploads its Internal configuration file named nms out db to the Host utilizing TFTP application Host must run TFTP server application prior to using this option see Para 3 5 gt be amp Upon successful downloading the unit resets itself Software Update Menu allows the user to update unit software firmware NOTE bai Host must run TFTP server application and appropriate software update package should be available to the user Restore Username amp Password to Factory Default restores only view configure user name amp passoword to default values resets the unit Restore the Unit to Factory Default restores entire unit configuration to factory default values resets the unit
54. te amp Save Cancel Type in your desired Midspan Nickname and System Detection Method and Status View Refresh Rate Click to save your selection Clicking at any stage of the configuration process returns the previous value 71 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 5 11 Configuring System Maintenance PowerDsine Select the System Configuration Maintenance option from the System Configuration dropdown menu System Configuration Maintenance window appears Port Configuration System Configuration Maintenance Reset Manager Module Reset Note Clicking the Reset button will Reset the Manager Module Reset Unit Reset Note Clicking the Reset button restarts the Midspan and temporarily shuts down all ports Restore Factory Defaults Restore Note Clicking the Restore button resets the Manager Module and restores the Midspan to factory defaults Click the to reset down the Manager Module the following message appears Microsoft Internet Explorer X M Reseting the Manager Module V Are you sure i Cancel Click OK to confirm reset or Cancel to abort current operation Click the to shut down the unit and restart again the following message appears 79 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro Microsoft Internet Explor TE x 9 Reseting the unit sf Are you sure oed 5 Click OK to confirm reset or Cancel to abort current operation 6
55. ter Description 1 Time GMT Time HH MM SS as acquired from the NTP Server 2 Date D M Y Date DD MM YYYY as acquired from the NTP Server If the unit fails to acquire time from the NTP Server it will display the elapsed time since 1 2 2005 PowerDsine 35 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 4 3 3 View Product Information View Product Information screen displays the following parameters see Figure 4 5 System Configuration Port Configuration View Product Information Product Information Product Nickname Midspan PoE Device Serial Number S N 558887 Software Version 1 18 Product Information window Figure 4 5 View Product Information Screen No Parameter Description 1 Product Nickname Unit nickname as configured by network administrator 2 Serial Number Midspan serial number 3 Software Version Current software version PowerDsine 36 Power over Ethernet Solutions 4 4 Power View Pro System Configuration Screen System Configuration Screen allows the following Configurations Figure 4 6 Network Configuration SNMP Configuration SNMPv3 Configuration Security Configuration Product Parameters Configuration System Configuration Maintenance View System Configuration Port Configuration Welcome to Power View Pro Monitor amp Configuration System Figure 4 6 System Configuration Screen 4 4 1 System Configuration Network Screen Network Co
56. tings I Select the Port Configuration Detailed option from the Port Configuration dropdown menu 2 Port Configuration Detailed window appears Viem Eyslem Eonfiguralion m Lu 4 iN em rr re se sm Actors op AN Port J n mf wj 5 13 1 Specific Ports Settings PowerDsine I Access each ports parameters individually set the desired Enabled Disables status Priority Max Power Terminal Type and Description 2 Click to update the configured parameters or to abort operation and return to previous values amp NOTE The jstarts flashing if is clicked prompting the user to save the modified configuration 3 Click to update and save the configured port status Midspan configuration is updated accordingly 75 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro 5 13 2 All Ports Settings Access the Actions on All Ports area and select your desired parameters from the drop down menus 2 After each selection click to apply the set parameters to all ports verify that the display is updated accordingly Click we to update the configured parameters or to abort operation and return to previous values gt leg The jstarts flashing if Lue is clicked prompting the user to save the modified configuration UJ Click to update and save the configured port status Midspan configuration is updated accordingly I PowerDsine 76 Power over Ethernet Solution
57. ware Update 7 1 Architecture There are two types of software associated with the Power over Ethernet PoE Midspan Midspan Application Update of Midspan management application including all Web pages that provide remote NMS management capabilities Midspan Firmware Update firmware used to manage PoE Power ports DEVICE SOT WARE Figure 7 1 System Software Architecture PowerDsine 81 Power over Ethernet Solutions 7 2 7 2 1 Power View Pro Software Upgrade General Software update is required when a newer software version is issued by the vendor or when malfunction occurs and the current version must be re installed To perform software update the user must verify that it has TFTP Server application and that an update software files package is available see image bellow C application jucontroller web files d update ini Software update menu can be accessed only by Telnet remote software update or Console local software update Telnet using RJ 45 Provides remote update capabilities with no need to be in the site itself Console RS232 connector Provides local access to software update menus bez In both cases software update is performed by TFTP The Telent or Console options are utilized in order to access the appropriate menu and activate software update via TFTP o ME bs When accessing the system via Telnet t
58. ws None SNMPv3 packets are not authenticated neither encrypted MD5 SNMPv3 packets are authenticated but not encrypted MD5 DES SNMPv3 packets are authenticated and encrypted B Admin User Has full reading GET and writing SET access to all SNMP branches User Name SNMPv3 user mandatory field Authentication Password MD5 applicable when MD5 or MD5 DES is being used Privacy Password DES applicable only when MD5 DES is being used Authentication Encryption Allows selection of one of three security leveles None SNMPv3 packets are not authenticated neither encrypted MD5 SNMPv3 packets are authenticated but not encrypted MD5 DES SNMPv3 packets are authenticated and encrypted B Notification Trap SNMPv3 trap configuration parameters are identical to SNMPv3 user User Name SNMPv3 user mandatory field Authentication Password MD5 applicable when MD5 or MD5 DES is being used Privacy Password DES applicable only when MD5 DES is being used 46 Power over Ethernet Solutions Power View Pro Authentication Encryption allows selection of one of three security leveles None SNMPv3 packets are not authenticated and neither encrypted MD5 SNMPv3 packets are authenticated but not encrypted MD5 DES SNMPv3 packets is authenticated and encrypted bez Notification Trap remote manager can be configured vi
59. ystem Configuration SNMP SCreen cccccseeceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeenees 40 Figure 4 8 System Configuration SNMPv3 Screen seeeesessese 44 Figure 4 9 System Configuration Security Screen eeeessssss 47 Figure 4 10 System Configuration Product Parameters Screen 49 Figure 4 11 System Configuration Maintenance Screen 51 Figure 4 12 Port Configuration SCre n cccccccseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 52 Figure 4 13 Port Configuration Enable Disable Screen o3 Figure 4 14 Port Configuration Detailed Screen sssssssee 55 Figure 7 1 System Software Architecture rrrrrrnnrrrrrnnrnerrnnnrrrvnnrrenrnnrrennnnn 80 List of Tables Table 1 1 Conventions USed rrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnrevrnnnrennnnnnennnnnnrennnnenennnnsnennnnnnenn 7 Table 4 1 Main Status Indications rrrnrrrrnnrrorrnnnrerrnnnnerrnnnrrnnrnnnrennnnerennnnnnen 27 Table 4 2 Port Status Indications rrnnrrrrnnnrrvrnnnrevrnnnnrrrnnnnrnnnnnnrennnnnennnnsnnen 28 PowerDsine Power over Ethernet Solutions 1 2 1 3 Auf m Power View Pro 1 About this Guide Objectives This User Guide introduces PowerDsine s Power View Pro Remote Web Manager which is used for managing PowerDsine s Power over Ethernet PoE product line of Midspan devices including PD 6524 24 ports PD 6
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