Connect the Computer and Log into the GUI

This chapter explains how to connect PCs and workstations to the Cisco ONS 15600 and how to log into Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) software, which is the Cisco ONS 15600 Operation, Administration, Maintenance, and Provisioning (OAM&P) user interface. Procedures for connecting to the ONS 15600 using TL1 are provided in the Cisco ONS SONET TL1 Command Guide.

Before You Begin

This section lists the chapter procedures (NTPs). Turn to a procedure for applicable tasks (DLPs).

1. E17 Set Up Computer for CTC—Complete this procedure if your PC or workstation has never been connected to an ONS 15600.

2. E18 Set Up CTC Computer for Local Craft Connection to the ONS 15600—After your PC or workstation is set up for CTC, complete this procedure to set up your computer to connect to the ONS 15600.

3. E111 Set Up a CTC Computer for a Corporate LAN Connection to the ONS 15600—Complete this procedure to set up your computer to connect to the ONS 15600 using a corporate LAN.

4. E20 Log into the ONS 15600 GUI—Complete this procedure to log into CTC.

NTP-E17 Set Up Computer for CTC

Purpose

This procedure explains how to configure your PC or UNIX workstation to run CTC.

Tools/Equipment

Cisco ONS 15600 Release 6.0 software or documentation CD

Prerequisite Procedures

Chapter 1, "Install the Bay and Backplane Connections"

Required/As Needed

Required

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

None


Note JRE 1.4.2 is required to log into nodes running Release 6.0. To log into nodes running Release 4.5 or earlier, you must uninstall JRE 1.4.2 and install JRE 1.3.1_2.

Step 1 If your computer does not have an appropriate browser installed, complete the following:

•To install Netscape 7.x, download the browser at the following site: http://ftp.netscape.com/pub/netscape7/english/7.0/windows/win32/sea/NSSetupB.exe

•To install Internet Explorer 6.x on a PC, download the browser at the following site: http://www.microsoft.com

•To install Mozilla 1.7 on a Solaris 8 or 9, download the browser at the following site:
http://www.mozilla.org

Step 2 If your computer is a Windows PC, complete the "DLP-E20 Run the CTC Installation Wizard for Windows" task on page 16-29, then go to Step 4.

Step 3 If your computer is a UNIX workstation, complete the "DLP-E21 Run the CTC Installation Wizard for UNIX" task on page 16-32.

Step 4 When your PC or workstation is set up, continue with the setup procedure appropriate to your network:

•E18 Set Up CTC Computer for Local Craft Connection to the ONS 15600

•E111 Set Up a CTC Computer for a Corporate LAN Connection to the ONS 15600

Note Cisco recommends that you configure your browser to disable the caching of user IDs/passwords on computers used to access Cisco optical equipment.

In Internet Explorer, choose Tools > Internet Options > Content. Click Auto Complete and uncheck the User names and passwords on forms option.

In Netscape 7.0, choose Edit > Preferences > Privacy & Security > Forms and uncheck the option to save form data. For passwords, choose Edit > Preferences > Privacy & Security > Passwords and uncheck the option to remember passwords. Note that passwords can be stored in an encrypted format. Netscape versions earlier than 6.0 do not cache user IDs and passwords.

Stop. You have completed this procedure.

NTP-E18 Set Up CTC Computer for Local Craft Connection to the ONS 15600

Purpose

This procedure tells you how to set up a PC running Windows or a Solaris workstation for a local onsite connection to the ONS 15600.

Tools/Equipment

Network interface card (NIC), also referred to as an Ethernet card

Straight-through (CAT 5) LAN cable

Prerequisite Procedures

E17 Set Up Computer for CTC

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

None


Note Only the active Timing and Shelf Controller (TSC) card connector carries traffic. If you connect to the standby TSC or switch TSCs, you will lose connectivity. Cisco recommends that you use the RJ-45 connector on the Customer Access Panel (CAP) so that connection to the ONS 15600 will not be lost during a TSC switch.

Note For initial shelf turn-up, you must use a local craft connection to the ONS 15600.

Step 1 Complete one of the CTC computer setup tasks shown in Table 3-1 based your CTC connection environment.

Table 3-1 CTC Computer Setup for Local Craft Connections to the ONS 15600

CTC Connection Environment
CTC Computer Setup Task

•You are connecting from a Windows PC.

•You will connect to one ONS 15600.

•You need to access non-ONS 15600 applications such as ping and tracert (trace route).

"DLP-E23 Set Up a Windows PC for Craft Connection to an ONS 15600 on the Same Subnet Using Static IP Addresses" task on page 16-35

•You are connecting from a Solaris Workstation.

•You will connect to one ONS 15600; if you will connect to multiple ONS 15600s, you might need to configure your computer's IP settings each time you connect to an ONS 15600.

•You need to access non-ONS 15600 applications such as ping and tracert (trace route).

"DLP-E24 Set Up a Solaris Workstation for a Craft Connection to an ONS 15600" task on page 16-37


Step 2 Connect a CAT-5 (LAN) cable from the PC or Solaris workstation NIC card to one of the following:

•The RJ-45 port on the active TSC

•The A or B RJ-45 port on the backplane

•The RJ-45 port on a hub or switch to which the ONS 15600 is physically connected

Note For instructions on crimping your own CAT-5 (LAN) cables, refer to the Cisco ONS 15600 Troubleshooting Guide.After setting up your CTC computer, continue with the "E20 Log into the ONS 15600 GUI" procedure, if applicable.

Stop. You have completed this procedure.

NTP-E111 Set Up a CTC Computer for a Corporate LAN Connection to the ONS 15600

Purpose

This procedure sets up your computer to access the ONS 15600 through a corporate LAN.

Tools/Equipment

NIC, also referred to as an Ethernet card

Straight-through (CAT 5) LAN cable

Prerequisite Procedures

•E17 Set Up Computer for CTC

•The ONS 15600 must be provisioned for LAN connectivity, including IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

•The ONS 15600 must be physically connected to the corporate LAN.

•The CTC computer must be connected to the corporate LAN that has connectivity to the ONS 15600.

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

None


Step 1 If your computer is already connected to the corporate LAN, go to Step 3. If you changed your computer's network settings for craft access to the ONS 15600, change the settings back to the corporate LAN access settings. This generally means:

•Set the IP Address on the TCP/IP dialog box back to Obtain an IP address automatically (Windows 98) or Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (Windows NT 4.0, 2000, or XP).

•If your LAN requires that Domain Name System (DNS) or Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) be enabled, change the setting on the DNS Configuration or WINS Configuration tab of the TCP/IP dialog box.

Step 2 Connect a CAT-5 (LAN) cable from the PC or Solaris workstation NIC card to one of the LAN ports on the backplane.

Step 3 If your computer is connected to a proxy server, disable proxy service or add the ONS 15600 nodes as exceptions. To disable proxy service, complete one of the following tasks, depending on the web browser that you use:

•DLP-E140 Disable Proxy Service Using Internet Explorer (Windows), page 17-31

•DLP-E141 Disable Proxy Service Using Netscape (Windows and UNIX), page 17-32

Step 4 Continue with the "E20 Log into the ONS 15600 GUI" procedure.

Stop. You have completed this procedure.

NTP-E20 Log into the ONS 15600 GUI

Purpose

This procedure logs into CTC, the graphical user interface software used to manage the ONS 15600. This procedure includes optional node login tasks.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

E17 Set Up Computer for CTC

One of the following procedures:

•E18 Set Up CTC Computer for Local Craft Connection to the ONS 15600

•E111 Set Up a CTC Computer for a Corporate LAN Connection to the ONS 15600

Required/As Needed

Required

Onsite/Remote

Onsite or remote

Security Level

Retrieve or higher


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Step 1 Complete the "DLP-E26 Log into CTC" task on page 16-39.

Note For information about navigating in CTC, see Appendix A, "CTC Information and Shortcuts."

Step 2 As needed, complete the "DLP-E27 Create Login Node Groups" task on page 16-41. Login node groups display nodes that are not connected to the log-in node via DCC.

Step 3 As needed, complete the "DLP-E28 Add a Node to the Current Session or Login Group" task on page 16-43.

Step 4 As needed, complete the "DLP-E183 Delete a Node from the Current Session or Login Group" task on page 17-64.

Step 5 As needed, complete the "DLP-E184 Configure the CTC Alerts Dialog Box for Automatic Popup" task on page 17-65.

Stop. You have completed this procedure.