Advanced VSAT Series Remote Router Installation and Operation Manual

CDM-840
Advanced VSAT Series Remote Router

Installation and Operation Manual
For Firmware Version 1.3.2 or higher
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published
information regarding this product. Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Part Number MN-CDM840 Revision 1

CDM-840
Advanced VSAT Series Remote Router
Installation and Operation Manual
For Firmware Version 1.3.2 or Higher
Part Number MN-CDM840
Revision 1
Copyright 2012 Comtech EF Data. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, 480.333.2200, FAX: 480.333.2161

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................. III
TABLES .................................................................................................................................... VIII
FIGURES .................................................................................................................................. VIII
PREFACE ................................................................................................................................... XI
AboutthisManual..............................................................................................................................xi
ReportingCommentsorSuggestionsConcerningthisManual...............................................................xi
RelatedDocuments..................................................................................................................................xi
ConventionsandReferences...............................................................................................................xi
PatentsandTrademarks..........................................................................................................................xi
Warnings,Cautions,andNotes...............................................................................................................xii
ExamplesofMultiHazardNotices..........................................................................................................xii
RecommendedStandardDesignations...................................................................................................xii
MetricConversion...................................................................................................................................xii
SafetyandCompliance.......................................................................................................................xiii
ElectricalSafetyandCompliance............................................................................................................xiii
ElectricalInstallation...............................................................................................................................xiii
OperatingEnvironment..........................................................................................................................xiii
EuropeanUnionRadioEquipmentandTelecommunicationsTerminalEquipment(R&TTE)
Directive(1999/5/EC)andEN3014891.............................................................................................xiv
EuropeanUnionElectromagneticCompatibility(EMC)Directive(2004/108/EC)........................xiv
EuropeanUnionLowVoltageDirective(LVD)(2006/95/EC)..............................................................xiv
EuropeanUnionRoHSDirective(2002/95/EC)...................................................................................xv
EuropeanUnionTelecommunicationsTerminalEquipmentDirective(91/263/EEC)........................xv
CEMark...............................................................................................................................................xv
WarrantyPolicy..................................................................................................................................xv
LimitationsofWarranty..........................................................................................................................xvi
ExclusiveRemedies.................................................................................................................................xvi
GettingHelp.....................................................................................................................................xvii
ContactingComtechEFData.................................................................................................................xvii
ReturningaProductforUpgradeorRepair..........................................................................................xviii
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 11
1.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................11
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1.2 CDM840FunctionalDescription...........................................................................................12
1.3 CDM840Features................................................................................................................14
1.3.1 PhysicalDescription..................................................................................................................14
1.3.2 DimensionalEnvelope..............................................................................................................14
1.3.3 CDM840PhysicalFeatures......................................................................................................15
1.3.3.1 FrontPanel........................................................................................................................15
1.3.3.2 RearPanel.........................................................................................................................16
1.3.3.2.1 RearPanelStandardFeatures.....................................................................................16
1.3.3.2.2 RearPanelOptionalFeatures.....................................................................................17
1.4 CDM840Specifications........................................................................................................18
1.4.1 ProductFeatureSpecifications.................................................................................................18
1.4.2 BitErrorRate(BER)...................................................................................................................19
1.4.3 StandardAssemblies...............................................................................................................110
1.4.4 OptionalAssemblies...............................................................................................................110
1.4.5 RegulatoryCompliance...........................................................................................................110
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION .............................................................................................. 21
2.1 UnpackingandInspection.....................................................................................................21
2.2 InstallationintoaRackEnclosure.........................................................................................22
2.2.1 InstallingtheOptionalRearMountingSupportBracketsKit...................................................24
CHAPTER 3. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ...................................................................... 31
3.1 CablingConnectionTypes.....................................................................................................31
3.1.1 CoaxialCableConnections........................................................................................................31
3.1.1.1 TypeBNC.........................................................................................................................32
3.1.1.2 TypeTNC.........................................................................................................................32
3.1.1.3 TypeN.............................................................................................................................32
3.1.1.4 TypeF..............................................................................................................................33
3.1.1.5 TypeSMA(SubminiatureVersionA).............................................................................33
3.1.2 DSubminiatureCableConnections..........................................................................................33
3.1.3 CircularCableConnections.......................................................................................................34
3.1.4 RJ45,RJ48CableConnections................................................................................................34
3.2 CDM840CablingConnections..............................................................................................35
3.2.1 IFConnectorGroup..................................................................................................................36
3.2.1.1 LBANDRxIFConnector..................................................................................................36
3.2.1.2 LBANDTxIFConnector..................................................................................................36
3.2.2 TerrestrialDataConnectorGroup............................................................................................36
3.2.2.1 G.703|OUT/G.703|INConnectors...........................................................................36
3.2.2.2 TRAFFIC|GE(GigabitEthernet)Connector...................................................................36
3.2.3 UtilityConnectorGroup...........................................................................................................37
3.2.3.1 MANAGEMENT|FE(FastEthernet)Connector.............................................................37
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3.2.3.2 REDUNDANCYConnector................................................................................................37
3.2.3.3 CONSOLEInterfaceConnector........................................................................................38
3.2.3.4 ALARMSInterfaceConnector..........................................................................................39
3.3 CDM840GroundandPowerConnections..........................................................................310
3.3.1 ChassisGroundInterface........................................................................................................310
3.3.2 115V/230VAlternatingCurrent(AC)PowerInterface(Standard).........................................311
3.3.2.1 ACOperationApplyingPower......................................................................................311
3.3.2.2 ACOperationReplacingFuses....................................................................................312
3.3.3 48VDirectCurrent(DC)PowerInterface(Optional)..............................................................313
3.3.3.1 DCOperationApplyingPower.....................................................................................313
3.3.3.2 DCOperationReplacingFuses.....................................................................................314
CHAPTER 4. UPDATING FIRMWARE ................................................................................. 41
4.1 UpdatingFirmwareviatheInternet......................................................................................41
4.2 GettingStarted:PreparingfortheFirmwareDownload........................................................42
4.3 DownloadingandExtractingtheFirmwareUpdate...............................................................46
4.4 PerformingtheEthernetFTPUploadProcedure....................................................................48
CHAPTER 5. ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT ......................... 51
5.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................51
5.2 EthernetManagementInterfaceProtocols...........................................................................52
5.2.1 EthernetManagementInterfaceAccess..................................................................................52
5.3 SNMPInterface....................................................................................................................53
5.3.1 ManagementInformationBase(MIB)Files..............................................................................53
5.3.2 SNMPCommunityStrings.........................................................................................................53
5.4 WebServer(HTTP)Interface.................................................................................................54
5.4.1 UserLogin.................................................................................................................................54
5.4.2 WebServerInterfaceOperationalFeatures..........................................................................55
5.4.2.1 VirtualFrontPanel............................................................................................................55
5.4.2.2 Navigation.........................................................................................................................55
5.4.2.3 PageSections....................................................................................................................55
5.4.2.4 ExecutionButtons.............................................................................................................56
5.4.2.5 FeatureSelection..............................................................................................................56
5.4.2.6 TextorDataEntry.............................................................................................................56
5.4.3 WebServerInterfaceMenuTree..........................................................................................57
5.4.4 WebServerInterfacePageDescriptions..................................................................................58
5.4.4.1 HomePages......................................................................................................................58
5.4.4.1.1 Home|Home.............................................................................................................58
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5.4.4.1.2 Home|Contact..........................................................................................................59
5.4.4.2 Admin(Administration)Pages........................................................................................510
5.4.4.2.1 Admin|Access.........................................................................................................510
5.4.4.2.2 Admin|SNMP..........................................................................................................511
5.4.4.2.3 Admin|FAST............................................................................................................512
5.4.4.2.4 Admin|Firmware.....................................................................................................515
5.4.4.2.5 Admin|AutoLogout................................................................................................516
5.4.4.2.6 Admin|VMS.............................................................................................................517
5.4.4.3 ConfigurationPages........................................................................................................519
5.4.4.3.1 Configuration|Interfacepages................................................................................519
5.4.4.3.1.1 Configuration|Interface|FEMgt....................................................................519
5.4.4.3.1.2 Configuration|Interface|GE...........................................................................521
5.4.4.3.1.3 Configuration|Interface|E1pages.................................................................522
5.4.4.3.2 Configuration|Demod(Demodulator)....................................................................525
5.4.4.3.3 Configuration|Mod(Modulator)pages..................................................................527
5.4.4.3.3.1 Configuration|Mod|Config............................................................................527
5.4.4.3.3.2 Configuration|Mod|ACM..............................................................................530
5.4.4.3.4 Configuration|ARP..................................................................................................532
5.4.4.3.5 Configuration|RoutingPages..................................................................................533
5.4.4.3.5.1 Configuration|Routing|Routes......................................................................533
5.4.4.3.5.2 Configuration|Routing|IGMP........................................................................535
5.4.4.3.5.3 Configuration|Routing|DHCP........................................................................537
5.4.4.3.6 Configuration|Compression...................................................................................538
5.4.4.3.7 Configuration|WANPages......................................................................................539
5.4.4.3.7.1 Configuration|WAN|QoS...............................................................................539
5.4.4.3.7.2 Configuration|WAN|Label.............................................................................544
5.4.4.3.8 Configuration|BUC(BlockUpconverter)................................................................545
5.4.4.3.9 Configuration|LNB(LowNoiseBlockDownconverter)..........................................546
5.4.4.3.10 Configuration|ECM(EntryChannelMode)...........................................................548
5.4.4.3.11 Configuration|dSCPC(DynamicSingleCarrierPerChannel)................................550
5.4.4.4 StatusPages....................................................................................................................553
5.4.4.4.1.1 Status|Statistics|Traffic.................................................................................553
5.4.4.4.1.2 Status|Statistics|Router.................................................................................555
5.4.4.4.1.3 Status|Statistics|Compression.......................................................................556
5.4.4.4.1.4 Status|Statistics|QoS.....................................................................................557
5.4.4.4.1.5 Status|Statistics|E1pages.............................................................................559
5.4.4.4.1.6 Status|Statistics|Trending.............................................................................563
5.4.4.4.2 Status|Monitor.......................................................................................................565
5.4.4.5 UtilityPages....................................................................................................................566
5.4.4.5.1 Utility|Utility...........................................................................................................566
5.4.4.5.2 Utility|Reboot.........................................................................................................569
CHAPTER 6. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT................................ 61
6.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................61
6.2 RemoteCommandsandQueriesOverview...........................................................................63
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6.2.1 BasicProtocol...........................................................................................................................63
6.2.2 PacketStructure.......................................................................................................................63
6.2.2.1 StartofPacket...................................................................................................................64
6.2.2.2 TargetAddress..................................................................................................................65
6.2.2.3 AddressDelimiter..............................................................................................................65
6.2.2.4 InstructionCode................................................................................................................65
6.2.2.5 InstructionCodeQualifier.................................................................................................66
6.2.2.6 OptionalMessageArguments...........................................................................................67
6.2.2.7 EndofPacket....................................................................................................................67
6.3 RemoteCommandsandQueries...........................................................................................68
APPENDIX A. FAST ............................................................................................................. A1
A.1 FASTOverview.....................................................................................................................A1
A.2 FASTActivationviatheWebServerInterface.......................................................................A2
APPENDIX B. FEC (FORWARD ERROR CORRECTION) .................................................. B1
B.1 FECOverview........................................................................................................................B1
B.2 DVBS2:LDPCandBCH..........................................................................................................B1
B.2.1 RangeofDataRates..................................................................................................................B2
B.2.2 BER,QEF,Eb/No,Es/NoSpectralEfficiency,andOccupiedBandwidth..........................................B2
B.3 VersaFEC(ShortblockLDPC)................................................................................................B2
B.3.1 RangeofDataRates..................................................................................................................B4
B.4 CDM840Rx/TxErrorPerformanceCharacteristics...............................................................B4
APPENDIX C. WAN/RAN OPTIMIZATION .......................................................................... C1
C.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................C1
C.1.1 RadioAccessNetwork(RAN)....................................................................................................C1
C.1.2 RANInefficiency........................................................................................................................C2
C.2 E1RANOptimization............................................................................................................C3
C.2.1 ProcessOverview......................................................................................................................C4
C.2.2 WANLinkDimensioningandPreemptiveBandwidthManagement......................................C5
C.2.3 PerformanceMonitoring..........................................................................................................C7
C.2.3.1 TrafficThroughput(kbps).................................................................................................C7
C.2.3.2 RANLinkQuality................................................................................................................C8
C.2.3.3 RANOpSavings..................................................................................................................C9
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TABLES
Table31.REDUNDANCYConnectorPinouts...........................................................................................................37
Table32.CONSOLEConnectorPinouts...................................................................................................................38
Table33.ALARMSConnectorPinouts.....................................................................................................................39
TableB1.TheVersaFECMODCODset.....................................................................................................................B4
FIGURES
Figure11.CDM840RemoteRouter.......................................................................................................11
Figure12.AdvancedVSATSeriesNetworkTopologyExample...............................................................11
Figure13.CDM840DimensionalEnvelope............................................................................................14
Figure14.CDM840FrontPanelView..................................................................................................15
Figure15.CDM840RearPanelView...................................................................................................16
Figure21.UnpackingandInspectingtheShipment................................................................................21
Figure22.InstallationintoaRackEnclosure...........................................................................................23
Figure23.InstallationofOptionalRearMountingSupportBracketsKit...............................................25
Figure31.CoaxialConnectorExamples...................................................................................................31
Figure32.DSubminiatureConnectorExamples.....................................................................................33
Figure33.CDM840CablingConnections...............................................................................................35
Figure34.CDM840ChassisGroundInterface......................................................................................310
Figure35.CDM840ACPowerInterface...............................................................................................311
Figure36.ApplyingACPowertotheCDM840.....................................................................................311
Figure37.ReplacingCDM840ACFuses...............................................................................................312
Figure38.CDM840DCPowerInterface...............................................................................................313
Figure39.ApplyingDCPowertotheCDM840.....................................................................................313
Figure310.CDM840DCFuseReplacement.........................................................................................314
Figure51.CDM840RemoteRouterHomepage....................................................................................58
Figure52.Home|Contactpage..............................................................................................................59
Figure53.Admin|Accesspage.............................................................................................................510
Figure54.Admin|SNMPpage.............................................................................................................511
Figure55.Admin|FASTpage...............................................................................................................512
Figure56.Admin|Firmwarepage........................................................................................................515
Figure57.Admin|AutoLogoutpage...................................................................................................516
Figure58.Admin|VMSpage................................................................................................................517
Figure59.Configuration|Interface|FEMgtPage..............................................................................519
Figure510.Configuration|Interface|GEPage...................................................................................521
Figure511.Configuration|Interface|E1|ConfigurationPage..........................................................522
Figure512.Configuration|Interface|E1|TimeSlotsPage...............................................................524
Figure513.Configuration|Demodpage..............................................................................................525
Figure514.Configuration|Mod|Configpage.....................................................................................527
Figure515.Configuration|Mod|ACMpage.......................................................................................530
Figure516.Configuration|ARPpage...................................................................................................532
Figure517.Configuration|Routing|Routespage..............................................................................533
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Figure518.Configuration|Routing|IGMPpage................................................................................535
Figure519.Configuration|Routing|DHCPpage................................................................................537
Figure520.Configuration|Compressionpage.....................................................................................538
Figure521.Configuration|WAN|QoSpage.......................................................................................539
Figure522.Configuration|WAN|QoSpage(cont)............................................................................540
Figure523.Configuration|WAN|Labelpage.....................................................................................544
Figure524.Configuration|BUCpage...................................................................................................545
Figure525.Configuration|LNBpage...................................................................................................546
Figure526.Configuration|ECMpage..................................................................................................548
Figure527.Configuration|dSCPCpage...............................................................................................550
Figure528.Status|Statistics|Trafficpage..........................................................................................553
Figure529.Status|Statistics|Routerpage.........................................................................................555
Figure530.Status|Statistics|Compressionpage...............................................................................556
Figure531.Status|Statistics|QoSpages............................................................................................557
Figure532.Status|Statistics|E1|Transmitpage..............................................................................559
Figure533.Status|Statistics|E1|Receivepage................................................................................561
Figure534.Status|Statistics|Trendingpage(20minutesselected)..................................................563
Figure535.Status|Monitorpage........................................................................................................565
Figure536.Utility|Utilitypage............................................................................................................566
Figure537.Utility|Rebootpage..........................................................................................................569
Figure61.CDM840SerialInterfaceExample.........................................................................................62
FigureA1.CDM840WebServer(HTTP)InterfaceADMIN|FASTpage............................................A2
FigureB1.TheVersaFECCodesversusShannonCapacity......................................................................B3
FigureB2.DVBS2QPSKPacketErrorRateversusEs/No........................................................................B1
FigureB3.DVBS28PSKPacketErrorRateversusEs/No........................................................................B2
FigureB4.DVBS216APSKPacketErrorRateversusEs/No....................................................................B3
FigureB5.DVBS232APSKPacketErrorRateversusEs/No....................................................................B4
FigureB6.VersaFECCodecBPSK,Rate0.488.......................................................................................B5
FigureB7.VersaFECCodecQPSK,Rate0.533,0.631,0.706and0.803................................................B6
FigureB8.VersaFECCodec8QAM,Rate0.642,0.711,and0.780.......................................................B7
FigureB9.VersaFECCodec16QAM,Rate0.731,0.780,0.829and0.85.............................................B8
FigureC1.2G/3GRadioAccessNetwork(RAN).....................................................................................C1
FigureC2.TypicalAbisMap.....................................................................................................................C2
FigureC3.RANOptimization(GSMAbisInterface).................................................................................C4
FigureC4.OptimizedAbisTrafficwithoutPreemptiveBWManagement.............................................C5
FigureC5.OptimizedAbisTrafficwithPreemptiveBWManagement..................................................C6
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PREFACE
About this Manual
ThismanualprovidesinstallationandoperationinformationfortheComtechEFDataCDM840
RemoteRouter.Thisisaninformationaldocumentintendedforthepersonsresponsibleforthe
operationandmaintenanceoftheCDM840.
Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual

Commentsandsuggestionsregardingthecontentanddesignofthismanualareappreciated.To
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Conventions and References
Patents and Trademarks

See all of Comtech EF Data's Patents and Patents Pending at http://patents.comtechefdata.com.
Comtech EF Data acknowledges that all trademarks are the property of the trademark owners.
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
A WARNING gives information about a possible hazard that MAY CAUSE DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY.
A CAUTION gives information about a possible hazard that MAY CAUSE INJURY
or PROPERTY DAMAGE.
A NOTE gives important information about a task or the equipment.
A REFERENCE directs the user to additional information about a task or the

equipment.
Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices

Recommended Standard Designations

RecommendedStandard(RS)Designationshavebeensupersededbythenewdesignationofthe
Electronic Industries Association (EIA). References to the old designations may be shown when
depictingactualtext(e.g.,RS232)displayedontheWebServerpagesorCLI(serialCommandLine
Interface)fortheunit.AllotherreferencesinthemanualwillbeshownwiththeEIAdesignations.
Metric Conversion
Metric conversion information is located on the inside back cover of this manual. This
information is provided to assist the operator in crossreferencing nonMetric to Metric
conversions.

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The user should carefully review the following information:
Safety and Compliance
Electrical Safety and Compliance

TheunitcomplieswiththeEN60950SafetyofInformationTechnologyEquipment(Including
ElectricalBusinessMachines)safetystandard.

IFTHEUNITISOPERATEDINAVEHICLEORMOVABLEINSTALLATION,MAKESURE
THEUNITISSTABLE.OTHERWISE,EN60950SAFETYISNOTGUARANTEED.
Electrical Installation
CONNECTTHEUNITTOAPOWERSYSTEMTHATHASSEPARATEGROUND,LINEAND
NEUTRAL CONDUCTORS. DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT WITHOUT A DIRECT
CONNECTIONTOGROUND.
Sect3.3CDM840GroundandPowerConnections
Operating Environment
DONOTOPERATETHEUNITINANYOFTHESEEXTREMEOPERATINGCONDITIONS:

AMBIENT TEMPERATURES LESS THAN 0 C (32 F) OR MORE THAN 50 C
(122F).

PRECIPITATION, CONDENSATION, OR HUMID ATMOSPHERES OF MORE
THAN95%RELATIVEHUMIDITY.

UNPRESSURIZEDALTITUDESOFMORETHAN2000METRES(6561.7FEET).

EXCESSIVEDUST.

FLAMMABLEGASES.

CORROSIVEOREXPLOSIVEATMOSPHERES.
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European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal

Equipment (R&TTE) Directive (1999/5/EC) and EN 301 489-1
IndependenttestingverifiesthattheunitcomplieswiththeEuropeanUnionR&TTEDirective,its
reference to EN 301 4891 (Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters [ERM];
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility [EMC] standard for radio equipment and services, Part 1:
Common technical requirements), and the Declarations of Conformity for the applicable
directives,standards,andpracticesthatfollow:
European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive

(2004/108/EC)
Emissions: EN 55022 Class B Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio
InterferenceCharacteristicsofInformationTechnologyEquipment.

Immunity: EN 55024 Information Technology Equipment: Immunity Characteristics,
Limits,andMethodsofMeasurement.

EN6100032HarmonicCurrentsEmission

EN6100033VoltageFluctuationsandFlicker.

FederalCommunicationsCommissionFederalCodeofRegulationFCCPart15,SubpartB.

TOENSURETHATTHEUNITCOMPLIESWITHTHESESTANDARDS,OBEYTHESE
INSTRUCTIONS:
Use coaxial cable that is of good quality for connections to the LBand Type N Rx
(receive)femaleconnector.

UseType'D'connectorsthathavebackshellswithcontinuousmetallicshielding.

TypeDcablingmusthaveacontinuousoutershield(eitherfoilorbraid,orboth).The
shieldmustbebondedtothebackshell.

Operatetheunitwithitscoveronatalltimes.
European Union Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2006/95/EC)
Symbol Description
<HAR> TypeofpowercordrequiredforuseintheEuropeanCommunity.
CAUTION:Doublepole/NeutralFusing
! ACHTUNG: Zweipoligebzw.NeutralleiterSicherung

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InternationalSymbols
Symbol Definition Symbol Definition
AlternatingCurrent ProtectiveEarth
Fuse ChassisGround

Foradditionalsymbols,refertoWarnings,CautionsandNoteslistedearlierinthis
Preface.

European Union RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)

Thisunitsatisfies(withexemptions)therequirementsspecifiedintheEuropeanUnionDirective
on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EU RoHS,
Directive2002/95/EC).
European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive

(91/263/EEC)
In accordance with the European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive
91/263/EEC, the unit should not be directly connected to the Public Telecommunications
Network.
CE Mark
ComtechEFDatadeclaresthattheunitmeetsthenecessaryrequirementsfortheCEMark.
Warranty Policy
ComtechEFDataproductsarewarrantedagainstdefectsinmaterialandworkmanship
for a specific period from the dateof shipment, and this period varies by product. In
mostcases,thewarrantyperiodistwoyears.Duringthewarrantyperiod,ComtechEF
Datawill,atitsoption,repairorreplaceproductsthatprovetobedefective.Repairsare
warranted for the remainder of the original warranty or a 90 day extended warranty,
whichever is longer. Contact Comtech EF Data for the warranty period specific to the
productpurchased.

Forequipmentunderwarranty,theownerisresponsibleforfreighttoComtechEFData
andallrelatedcustoms,taxes,tariffs,insurance,etc.ComtechEFDataisresponsiblefor
the freight charges only for return of the equipment from the factory to the owner.
Comtech EF Data will return the equipment by the same method (i.e., Air, Express,
Surface)astheequipmentwassenttoComtechEFData.

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AllequipmentreturnedforwarrantyrepairmusthaveavalidRMAnumberissuedprior
to return and be marked clearly on the return packaging. Comtech EF Data strongly
recommendsallequipmentbereturnedinitsoriginalpackaging.

ComtechEFDataCorporationsobligationsunderthiswarrantyarelimitedtorepairor
replacement of failed parts, and the return shipment to the buyer of the repaired or
replacedparts.
Limitations of Warranty
Thewarrantydoesnotapplytoanypartofaproductthathasbeeninstalled,altered,
repaired, or misused inany way that, in the opinion of ComtechEF Data Corporation,
wouldaffectthereliabilityordetractsfromtheperformanceofanypartoftheproduct,
or is damaged as the result of use in a way or with equipment that had not been
previouslyapprovedbyComtechEFDataCorporation.

Thewarrantydoesnotapplytoanyproductorpartsthereofwheretheserialnumberorthe
serialnumberofanyofitspartshasbeenaltered,defaced,orremoved.

Thewarrantydoesnotcoverdamageorlossincurredintransportationoftheproduct.The
warrantydoesnotcoverreplacementorrepairnecessitatedbylossordamagefromany
cause beyond the control of Comtech EF Data Corporation, such as lightning or other
naturalandweatherrelatedeventsorwartimeenvironments.

Thewarrantydoesnotcoveranylaborinvolvedintheremovalandorreinstallationof
warrantedequipmentorpartsonsite,oranylaborrequiredtodiagnosethenecessity
forrepairorreplacement.

ThewarrantyexcludesanyresponsibilitybyComtechEFDataCorporationforincidentalor
consequential damages arising from the use of the equipment or products, or for any
inabilitytousethemeitherseparatefromorincombinationwithanyotherequipmentor
products.

Afixedchargeestablishedforeachproductwillbeimposedforallequipmentreturned
forwarrantyrepairwhereComtechEFDataCorporationcannotidentifythecauseofthe
reportedfailure.
Exclusive Remedies
Comtech EF Data Corporations warranty, as stated is in lieu of all other warranties,
expressed, implied, or statutory, including those of merchantability and fitness for a
particularpurpose.Thebuyershallpassontoanypurchaser,lessee,orotheruserof
Comtech EF Data Corporations products, the aforementioned warranty, and shall
indemnifyandholdharmlessComtechEFDataCorporationfromanyclaimsorliability
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ofsuchpurchaser,lessee,oruserbaseduponallegationsthatthebuyer,itsagents,or
employees have made additional warranties or representations as to product
preferenceoruse.

Theremediesprovidedhereinarethebuyerssoleandexclusiveremedies.ComtechEF
Data shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential
damages,whetherbasedoncontract,tort,oranyotherlegaltheory.
Getting Help
Review the Warranty Policy before contacting Comtech EF Data Technical Support or
Customer Service.

Contacting Comtech EF Data

ContactComtechEFDatafor:

TechnicalSupportProductsupportortraining.

CustomerServiceInformationonreturninganinwarrantyoroutofwarrantyproductfor
upgrade or repair. Be prepared to provide the product model number and its serial
number.

ContactComtechEFDataCustomer&TechnicalSupportduringnormalbusinesshours(Monday
throughFriday,8A.M.to5P.MMountainStandardTime(MST)):

For: Contact:
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Returning a Product for Upgrade or Repair
Step Task
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1
service.asp)andreadtheReturnMaterialAuthorizationsectioninitsentirety.
2 RequestaReturnMaterialAuthorizationNumber:

OntheComtechEFDataServicepage:SelecttheReturnMaterial
Authorizationhyperlink.

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(http://www.comtechefdata.com/rmaform.asp);

FillouttheRMAformcompletely;

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Alternately:

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DataCustomerService(service@comtechefdata.com).

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3 Packtheproductinitsoriginalshippingcartonandprotectivepackaging.
4 ShiptheproductbacktoComtechEFData.Shippingchargesshouldbeprepaid.
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Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview

Figure 1-1. CDM-840 Remote Router

TheCDM840RemoteRouter(Figure11)isapointtomultipointrouter.Itservesasthespoke
or remote site equipment component of Comtech EF Datas Advanced VSAT Series group of
products.

ComtechsAdvancedVSATSeriesgroupofproducts(Figure12)aredesignedtosupportlatency
sensitiveapplicationssuchascellularbackhauloversatellite,UniversalServiceObligation(USO)
networks, corporate networks, Internet Service Providers, and other similar hubandspoke
network environments that require highperformance, highquality IP transport with always
onavailability.

Figure 1-2. Advanced VSAT Series Network Topology Example

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Introduction MN-CDM840
The CDM840 features one 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interface, one 10/100 Fast
Ethernet (FE)interface,andprovidesWANbandwidthoptimization.Italsofeaturesintegrated
VersaFEC, a patented system of shortblock codes that provide maximum coding gain with
lowestpossiblelatency.

Sect.1.3CDM840Features

Sect.1.4CDM840Specifications
1.2 CDM-840 Functional Description

TheCDM840transmitsVersaFECinteroperablewithComtechEFDatasCDD880MultiReceiver
Router.ThereceivesidesupportsDVBS2operationatLBandupto62Msps,andiscompatible
with Comtech EF Datas CDM800 Gateway Router for Constant Codingand Modulation (CCM)
operation.

The unit features a high performance processor and a realtime operating system (RTOS)
combinedwithmultipleFieldProgrammableGateArrays(FPGAs).

TheunitrunsonanembeddedoperatingsysteminnonvolatileFlashmemory.Itdoesnothave
movingpartsformediastorage.

TheunitsupportsreceptionandtransmissionofIPdataoversatellitelinksviatwofundamentally
differenttypesofinterfaceIFanddata:

TheIFinterfaceprovidesabidirectionallinkwiththesatelliteviatheuplinkanddownlink
equipment.

The data interface is a bidirectional path that connects the customers equipment
(assumedtobetheDataTerminalEquipment,orDTE)totheunit(assumedtobetheData
CommunicationsEquipment,orDCE).Allterrestrialdataisconnectedusingtheavailable
10/100/1000GigabitEthernetinterface.

The platform includes support for CCM operation. CCM allows operators to define groups of
remoteshavingdifferentmodulationandcodingparameters,asameanstoimproveefficiencyon
existingsatellitecapacity.

OntheTx(transmit)side:ThereturnmodulatortransmitsIPdatagramsandiscompatiblewith
ComtechEFDatasCDD880MultiReceiverRouter(s)locatedatahubsite.

In the FEC encoder, the data is differentially encoded, scrambled, and then VersaFECencoded.
Following the encoder, the data is fed to the transmit digital filters, which perform spectral
shapingonthedatasignals.TheresultantIandQsignalsarethenfedtotheBPSK,QPSK,8QAM,
or16QAMmodulator.Thecarrierisgeneratedbyafrequencysynthesizer,andtheIandQsignals
directlymodulatethiscarriertoproduceanIFoutputsignal.

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On the Rx (receive) side: The DVBS2 demodulator supports enhanced GSE decapsulation and
labelfilteringforupto2,047uniquelabels.

DVBS2 Receiver: The CDM840s demodulator supports DVBS2 QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK and 32
APSK demodulation up to 62 Msps, with receive data rates up to 167 Mbps depending on the
modulationtypeandcoderate.

InDVBS2operation,thereceiveroperatesintheCCMmode.Thereceiverautomaticallydetects
forspectralinversionandpilotsON/OFF,andsupportsspectralrolloffof20%,25%or35%.

Sect.1.3CDM840Features

Sect.1.4CDM840Specifications

AppendixB.FEC(ForwardErrorCorrection)

Theunitismanagedthroughmultipleinterfacesprovidingoptionsforbothinbandandoutof
bandmonitorandcontrol:

Sect.5.3(ETHERNETBASEDPRODUCTMANAGEMENT)SNMP(MIBIIand
PrivateMIB)

Sect.5.4(ETHERNETBASEDPRODUCTMANAGEMENT)WebServer(HTTP)
Interface

Chapter6.SERIALBASEDREMOTEPRODUCTMANAGEMENT

Fieldupdateoftheoperatingsystemfirmwareispossiblethroughfileuploadviasatelliteorthe
Ethernetport.

Chapter4.UPDATINGFIRMWARE

FieldactivationofsoftwarebasedoptionsispossiblethroughComtechsFAST(FullyAccessible
SystemTopology)Featureupgradeprocess.

Sect.5.4.4.2.3(CDM840WebServerInterface)Admin|FASTPage

AppendixA.FAST

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1.3 CDM-840 Features
1.3.1 Physical Description

The CDM840 Remote Router is constructed as a 1RUhigh rackmounting chassis. Handles at
the front facilitate removal from and placement into a rack. The unit can be freestanding if
desired.

Sect.1.4CDM840ProductSpecifications

Sect.2.1InstallationintoaRackEnclosure
1.3.2 Dimensional Envelope

Figure 1-3. CDM-840 Dimensional Envelope
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1.3.3 CDM-840 Physical Features
1.3.3.1 Front Panel

Figure 1-4. CDM-840 Front Panel View

ThefrontpaneloftheCDM840(Figure14)featureseightLightEmittingDiode(LED)indicators.
TheseLEDsconveyoperationalstatesasfollows:

LED Condition
Green NoUnitFaultsorAlarms.
UNITSTATUS Amber NoUnitFaults,butanAlarmexists.
Red AUnitFaultexists(Example:PSUfault).
ThereisaStoredEventinthelog,whichcanbeviewedfromtheWebServer
Amber
STOREDEVENT Interface
Off TherearenoStoredEvents.
Green TheUnitisOnLine,andcarryingtraffic.
ONLINE TheUnitisOffLine(standby)forcedbyexternallyconnected1:1or1:N
Off
redundancysystem.
Amber ATestModeisselected
TESTMODE
Off ThereisnoTestModecurrentlyselected.
Green TheTransmitterCarrierisOn.
TRANSMITTER
Red AFaultexiststhatcausestheunittoturnoffthecarrier.
ON
Off TheTransmitterCarrierisOff.
Green(solid) NoTxTrafficFaults,nopackets.
NoTxTrafficFaults,blinkswhenapacketisbeingtransmittedtothesatellitelink
Green(blinking)
fromthisunit.
TxTRAFFIC
Amber ATxTrafficAlarmexists.
Red TxTraffichasaFault.
Off ATxTrafficFaultexists.
Green(solid) NoRxTrafficFaults(demodanddecoderarelocked,everythingisOK).
NoRxTrafficFaults,blinkswhenapacketisbeingreceivedfromthesatellitelink
Green(blinking)
tothisunit.
RxTRAFFIC
Amber RxTraffichasanAlarm.
Red RxTraffichasaFault.
Off AnRxTrafficfaultexists(thedemodmaystillbeOK).
Green(solid) TrafficEthernetisconnected,butnotrafficexists.
GE
Green(blinking) Ethernetactivitydetected.
LINK/ACTIVITY
Off TrafficEthernetisnotconnected.
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1.3.3.2 Rear Panel

PROPERGROUNDINGPROTECTIONISREQUIRED.Theequipmentmustbeconnected
totheprotectiveearthconnectionatalltimes.Itisthereforeimperativethattheunit
isproperlygrounded,usingthegroundstudprovidedontheunitrearpanel,during
installation,configuration,andoperation.
Sect.3.2CDM840CablingConnections

Sect.3.3CDM840GroundingandPowerConnections

Externalcablesareattachedtoconnectorsprovidedontherearpaneloftheunit(Figure15).

(Top) Standard AC Unit
(Bottom) Optional 48V DC Unit
Figure 1-5. CDM-840 Rear Panel View
1.3.3.2.1 Rear Panel Standard Features

Theunitprovidesthefollowingstandardinterfaces:

DataInterfaces:

(1X)10/100/1000BaseTGigabitEthernetRJ45Interface(ETHERNET|TRAFFICGEport)for
Ethernettraffic.

(1X) 10/100 BaseT Fast Ethernet RJ45 Interface for Ethernetbased management and
controlpurposes(HTTP/WebandSNMP)(ETHERNET|MANAGEMENTFEport).

(1X)DB9FEIA232connectorforserialremotecontrol(CONSOLEport).

(1X)DB15MconnectorforFormCunitalarms,analogEs/No,andTxMute(ALARMSport).

IFInterfaces:

(2X)TypeNfemaleconnectorsfor50LBand(950to2150MHz)

PowerInterface:
100240VACPrimaryInputPowerSupplywithPressfitFuseHolder
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1.3.3.2.2 Rear Panel Optional Features

TheunitprovidesthefollowingDataInterfacesforoptionalhardwareand/orFASTenabled
operation:

(2X)TypeBNCfemaleconnectorslabeledG.703|IN/OUTareprovidedforoperationof
theoptionalG.703E1Interface/RANOptimizationFASTFeatureupgrade.

(1X) DB9M EIA232 connector labeled REDUNDANCY for interoperability with a
separatelypurchasedComtechEFData1:1or1:NRedundancySwitch.

ThefollowingPowerInterfaceOptionsareavailablefromComtechEFData:
48VDCPrimaryInputPowerSupplywithScrewinFuseHolders

24VDCBUC90WattPowerSupply(ACInputorDCInputversions)

48VDCBUC150WattPowerSupply(ACInputorDCInputversions)
ThefollowingRearPanelRackSupportBracketsKitsareavailablefromComtechEFData:

KT00001684RearMountingSupportBracketsKit

KT000019510RearMountingSupportBracketsKit

Sect.2.2.1InstallingtheOptionalRearMountingSupportBracketsKit
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1.4 CDM-840 Specifications
1.4.1 Product Feature Specifications
Item Description
8 Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs):

UNIT STATUS (Green/Amber/Red) TRANSMITTER ON (Green/Red)
Front Panel STORED EVENT (Amber) Tx TRAFFIC (Green/Amber/Red)
ONLINE (Green) Rx TRAFFIC (Green/Amber/Red)
TEST MODE (Amber) GE LINK/ACTIVITY (Green)
1X RJ-45 female port for 10/100/1000 BaseT Gigabit Ethernet data traffic
1X RJ-45 female port for 10/100 BaseT Fast Ethernet HTTP and SNMP product management
2X Type BNC female connectors for G.703 E1, 2.048 Mbps (Unbalanced 75)
Data Interfaces
DB-9F EIA-232 connector for serial remote monitor and control
DB-9M EIA-232 connector for 1:1 or 1:N redundancy switch operation
DB-15M connector for Form C unit alarms
Dimensional Envelope 19.0 W x 18.2 D x 1 RU (1.7) H inches (483 W x 462 D x 44 H mm)
Operating 32 to 122F (0 to 50C)

Temperature
Storage -4 to 158F (20 to 70C)
Humidity 95% maximum, non-condensing
Operating Tx
950 2150 MHz (L-Band)
Frequency Rx
Connectors & Tx
50 Type N Female Connectors
Impedance Rx
AC 100V to 240V AC, 47-63 Hz

Power supply
DC (HW Option) 48V (36V to 60V) DC
Transmit Power 0 to -40 dBm
Reference (10 MHz) 10.0 MHz 0.06 ppm, selectable ON/OFF, 0.0 dBm 3 dB
BUC Power Supply 24VDC, 4.17 Amps max., 90 W @ 50 C;
(HW Option) 48VDC, 3.125 Amps max., 150W @ 50 C
Reference (10 MHz) 10.0 MHz 0.06 ppm, Selectable ON/OFF, -3.0 dBm 3 dB
LNB Voltage Selectable ON/OFF, 13V DC, 18V DC and 24V DC
Current 500 mA, maximum
Rx Monitoring Es/No estimate, Receive Signal Level, Frequency Offset, BER, (FUTURE) I&Q Constellation
Adaptive Equalizer 5-tap, selectable
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Item Description
RFC 768 UDP RFC 959 FTP RFC 2597 AF PHB
RFC 791 IP RFC 1112 IP Multicast RFC 2598 Expedite Forwarding
RFC 792 ICMP RFC 1213 SNMP MIB II RFC 2616 HTTP
RFC 793 TCP RFC 1812 IPv4 Routers RFC 3412 SNMP
Supported Protocols RFC 826 ARP RFC 2045 MIME RFC 3416 SNMPv2
RFC 856 Telnet RFC 2474 DiffServ RFC 3418 SNMP MIB
RFC 862 Ping RFC 2475 DiffServ
RFC 894 IP RFC 2578 SMI
Description
Item
Outbound (Hub to Remote) Return (Remote to Hub)
Data Rate 1 168 Mbps 16 kbps 15.35 Mbps (CCM)

1 62 Msps (QPSK, 8-PSK) (FUTURE) 16 ksps 4.1 Msps (ACM)
Symbol Rate
1 47 Msps (16-APSK, 32-APSK) 16 ksps 4.5 Msps (CCM)
FEC DVB-S2 VersaFEC
QPSK 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 2/3, 2/5, 3/4, 3/5, 4/5, 5/6, BPSK 0.488
8/9, 9/10 QPSK 0.533, 0.631, 0.706, 0.803
Modulation and Code Rates 8-PSK 2/3, 3/4, 3/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 8-QAM 0.642, 0.711, 0.780
16-APSK 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 16-QAM 0.731, 0.780, 0.829, 0.853
32-APSK 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Rolloff 20%, 25% and 35% 20%, 25% and 35%
Encapsulation Enhanced GSE Streamline Encapsulation (SLE)
1.4.2 Bit Error Rate (BER)

Item Description
VersaFEC CODEC BER Rate 0.488
BPSK Guaranteed Eb/No
(With two adjacent carriers, (typical value in
each 7 dB higher than the parentheses):
desired carrier) For:
BER=10-5 2.4 dB (2.1 dB)
BER=10-8 2.7 dB (2.4 dB)
VersaFEC CODEC BER Rate 0.533 QPSK Rate 0.631 QPSK Rate 0.706 QPSK Rate 0.803 QPSK
QPSK Guaranteed Eb/No Guaranteed Eb/No Guaranteed Eb/No Guaranteed Eb/No
(With two adjacent carriers, (typical value in (typical value in (typical value in (typical value in
each 7 dB higher than the parentheses): parentheses): parentheses): parentheses):
BER=10-5 2.3 dB (2.0 dB) 2.8 dB (2.5 dB) 3.3 dB (3.0 dB) 3.8 dB (3.5 dB)
VersaFEC CODEC BER Rate 0.642 8QAM Rate 0.711 8QAM Rate 0.780 8QAM
8QAM Guaranteed Eb/No Guaranteed Eb/No Guaranteed Eb/No
(With two adjacent carriers, (typical value in (typical value in (typical value in
each 7 dB higher than the parentheses): parentheses): parentheses):
BER=10-5 4.6 dB (4.3 dB) 5.2 dB (4.9 dB) 5.6 dB (5.3 dB)
BER=10-8 4.9 dB (4.6 dB) 5.5 dB (5.2 dB) 6.0 dB (5.7 dB)
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Item Description
VersaFEC CODEC BER Rate 0.731 Rate 0.780 16QAM Rate 0.829 16QAM Rate 0.853 16QAM
16QAM 16QAM Guaranteed Eb/No Guaranteed Eb/No Guaranteed Eb/No
(With two adjacent carriers, Guaranteed Eb/No (typical value in (typical value in (typical value in
each 7 dB higher than the (typical value in parentheses): parentheses): parentheses):
desired carrier) parentheses):
For:
Monitor Functions Eb/No estimate: 3 to 12 dB with 0.5 dB accuracy
Corrected Bit Error Rate: 1E-3 to 1E-9
Frequency offset: 32 kHz range,100 Hz resolution
Signal Strength Indicator: 0-60 dB range relative to maximum gain
1.4.3 Standard Assemblies

CEFDItemNo. Description WhereInstalled
PL0020642 CDM840BaseACChassisAssembly
PL0000714 CDM840PCBAssembly InCDM840chassis
CartridgeFuse,2.5A250VAC5x20mmSlowBlofuse,
FS0000030 InCDM840chassis
213series
1.4.4 Optional Assemblies

CEFDItemNo. Description WhereInstalled
CDM840100240VACunitw/24VDC90W@50C
PL0000881 InCDM840chassis
BUCPowerSupply
CDM840100240VACunitw/48VDC150W@50C
BUCPowerSupply
PL0020644 CDM840Base48VDCChassisAssembly
CDM84048VDCunitw/24VDC90W@50CBUC
PowerSupply
CDM84048VDCunitw/48VDC150W@50CBUC
PowerSupply
KT0000168 RearMountingSupportBracket(4) SidesofCDM840chassis/
rearofusersupplied
KT0000195 RearMountingSupportBracket(10) mountingrack
1.4.5 Regulatory Compliance

Entity Description
EN304891
EN55022ClassB(Emissions)
CEasfollows:
EN55024(Immunity)
EN60950(Safety)
FCC FCCPart15SubpartB
RoHSCompliance Yes
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Chapter 2. INSTALLATION
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection

Figure 2-1. Unpacking and Inspecting the Shipment

The CDM840 Remote Router, its Installation and Operation Manual, and its power cord were
packagedandshippedinareusablecardboardcartoncontainingprotectivefoamspacing.

ThisequipmentcontainspartsandassembliessensitivetodamagebyElectrostatic
Discharge(ESD).UseESDprecautionaryprocedureswhenhandlingtheequipment.
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Installation MN-CDM840

Onceopened,inspecttheshipment:
Step Task
1 Keepallshippingmaterialsforstorageorreshipment.
2 Checkthepackinglisttoensuretheshipmentiscomplete.
Inspecttheequipmentforanypossibledamageincurredduringshipment.Contact
3 thecarrierandComtechEFDataimmediatelytosubmitadamagereportifdamageis
evident.
ReviewthisCDM840RemoteRouterInstallationandOperationManual
4
carefullytobecomefamiliarwithoperation.

5 ProceedtoSect.2.2InstallationintoaRackEnclosure.
2.2 Installation into a Rack Enclosure

WhenmountingtheCDM840intoarackenclosure(Figure22):

PROPER GROUNDING PROTECTION IS REQUIRED. The equipment must be
connectedtotheprotectiveearthconnectionatalltimes.Itisthereforeimperative
thattheunitisproperlygrounded,usingthegroundstudprovidedontheunitrear
panel,duringinstallation,configuration,andoperation.

PROPER AIR VENTILATION IS REQUIRED. In a rack system where there is high
heatdischarge,provideforcedaircoolingwithtoporbottommountedfansor
blowers.

o Makesurethereisadequateclearanceinsidetheenclosure,especiallyat
thesideforairventilation.

o Air temperature inside the rack enclosure should never exceed 50C
(122F).

For information about custom rack enclosures, contact Comtech EF Data
CustomerSupportduringnormalbusinesshoursorvisitComtechEFDatasWeb
site(www.comtechefdata.com/support.asp).

The CDM840 CANNOT have rack slides mounted to the sides of the chassis.
Cooling fans and exhaust vents are provided here air flow must not be
impeded.ComtechEFDatarecommendsthatanalternatemethodofsupportis
provided within the rack, such as standard rack shelves or the optional Rear
MountingSupportBracketKit.Ifthereisanydoubt,contactComtechEFData
CustomerSupportduringnormalbusinesshours.
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Figure 2-2. Installation into a Rack Enclosure

MounttheCDM840initsassignedpositionintherackenclosure.Use,asrequired:

Astandardrackmountedshelf;

Usersupplied screws to secure the front panel to the rack enclosure threaded front
mountingrails;

Comtech EF Datas optional KT0000168 (4) or KT0000195 (10) RearMounting
SupportBracketsKit.

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2.2.1 Installing the Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets Kit

ToolsneededtoinstalltheKT0000168(4)orKT0000195(10)BracketKit:

AmediumPhillipsscrewdriver

A5/32inchSAEAllenWrench

AnadjustableCrescentwrench.

Toinstallthekit:

Step Description
AssembletheAdapterPlatestothebacksideoftheCDM840chassisusingthe#10
1
FlatHeadScrews.
Assemblethe#10ShoulderScrewsthroughtheAdapterPlatemountingslotsusing
2
the#10FlatWashers,#10SplitWashers,and#10HexNuts.
Mount the Rear Support Brackets to the rack enclosure threaded rear mounting
3
railsusingthe#10RackBracketBolts.
Slide the CDM840 into the front of the rack enclosure. Make sure that the #10
4
ShoulderScrewsproperlyengageintotheslotsoftheRearSupportBrackets.
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Detail Description
1 BackofUnit
2 RackEnclosureThreadedRearMountingRail(typical)

KT0000XXXPrimaryRearSupportBracketKit
Quantity
Item CEFDPartNumber Description
KT0000168 KT0000195
1 2 2 FP0000913 Plate,Adapter
2 4 4 HW/1032X3/8FLT Screw,#10FlatHead
1 KT/62282 4RearSupportBracketKit
3
1 KT/62283 10RearSupportBracketKit

KT/6228XRearSupportBracketKit
Quantity
Item CEFDPartNumber Description
KT/62282 KT/62283
A 2 2 HW/1032SHLDR Screw,#10Shoulder
B 4 4 HW/1032FLT Washer,#10Flat
C 2 2 HW/1032SPLIT Washer,#10Split
D 2 2 HW/1032HEXNUT Nut,#10Hex
E 4 4 HW/1032x1/2RK Bolt,#10RackBracket
2 FP/61382 Bracket,RearSupport4
F
2 FP/61383 Bracket,RearSupport10

Figure 2-3. Installation of Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets Kit

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Notes:

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Chapter 3. REAR PANEL
CONNECTIONS
3.1 Cabling Connection Types
The CDM840 Remote Router uses a number of different cables. Each cable type is typically
dedicatedtoaspecificmodeofoperation.

Notalloftheseoperationalinterfacetypesmaybeavailablewiththisproduct.
3.1.1 Coaxial Cable Connections
ConnectorType
CouplingType
Plug Jack

Bayonet
(TypeBNCshown)
Threaded
(TypeNshown)
Figure31.CoaxialConnectorExamples
ThetypesofcoaxialcablesusedbyComtechEFDataareBNC,TNC,N,F,andSMA.Coaxial
cables(plugs)and theirmating connectors(jacks/sockets)areavailablein twocouplingstyles:
BayonetorThreaded.
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Rear Panel Connections MN-CDM840

BayonetCouplingStyle:Thejackhasapairofguidepoststhataccommodatetheplugs
lockdownslots.Thislockdowndesignprovidessecureassemblywithoutovertightening
theconnection.

Threaded Coupling Style: The jack features external threads. The plug shell features
internalthreads,andhaseitheraknurledoutersurfacetopermithandtighteningofthe
connection,orhexflatstoaccommodatetorquedinstallation.

ConnectionInstructions:

BayonetCouplingConnections:Usetheplugslotstoguide,thenslidetheplugontothe
jackposts.Then,turntheplugclockwiseuntilthejackpostsarefullyseatedwithinthe
plugslot.

ThreadedCouplingConnections:Engagetheplugontothejackthreads,andthenturn
the plug clockwise until it is fully threaded onto the jack. Do not overtighten the
connection.
3.1.1.1 Type BNC

BNCplugsandjacksfeatureaBayonetCouplingdesign.

3.1.1.2 Type TNC

TNC plugs and jacks feature a Threaded Coupling design
similartoTypeN,TypeF,andTypeSMAconnectors.

3.1.1.3 Type N
TypeNconnectorsfeatureaThreadedCouplingdesign
similar to Type TNC, Type F, and Type SMA
connectors.

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3.1.1.4 Type F
TypeFconnectorsfeatureaThreadedCouplingdesignsimilarto
TypeTNC,TypeN,andTypeSMAconnectors.

3.1.1.5 Type SMA (Subminiature Version A)

TypeSMAconnectorsfeatureaThreadedCouplingdesignsimilar
toTypeTNC,TypeN,andTypeFconnectors.

3.1.2 D-Subminiature Cable Connections
TypeDConnectionType Example
ChassisReceptacles:
Female(top)
Male(bottom)

TypeDCablewithJackScrews
(femaleshown)
Figure32.DSubminiatureConnectorExamples
DSubminiature connectors are also called Type D or DSub connectors. The connector pair
featuresmultiplerowsofpins(maleside) coupledtomatingsockets(female side). The cable
plugandchassisreceptacleeachfeatureaDshapedprofilethatinterlocktoensureproperpin
orientationandconnectorseating.

Eitherchassisreceptaclegenderfeaturestwojacknutsforsecureassemblyofthecableplugto
thechassisreceptacle.

Whether its gender is male or female, the cable plug features two jack screws for secure
connectiontothejacknutsprovidedonthematingchassisreceptacle.Thejackscrewsmaybe
handtightenedortightenedwithastandardflatbladescrewdriver.
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Connection Instructions: Orient the plug to the receptacle in the proper position. Press firmly
into place. Use the jack screws to secure the plug to the receptacle jack nuts. Do not over
tighten.
3.1.3 Circular Cable Connections

Circular connectors are intended for weatherproof outdoor applications. The connector pairs
featureasleevelockconfiguration,withanarrayofpins(maleside)coupledtomatingsockets
(femaleside).

3 3 SleeveLockfeatures
2 2 SecondaryAlignmentfeatures
1 1 PrimaryAlignmentfeatures

ConnectionInstructions:Engageallofthealignmentandlockfeatures
between the male connector (on the interconnection cable) and
female socket (e.g., the ODM/R840 CONSOLE/REDUNDANCY port or
thePOWERport).

Toinstallthemaleconnectorintothefemaleconnector:

1. Engage the primary and secondary alignment tabs on the male
connectorwiththematingcutoutsonthefemalesocket.

2. Pushthemaleconnectorintothefemalesocket.

3. Turn the male connector sleeve clockwise until the sleeve lock
cutouts engage fully with the female socket tabs and you hear a
clicksound
3.1.4 RJ-45, RJ-48 Cable Connections

TheplugforanRJ45orRJ48cablefeaturesaflexibletab.TheRJ45orRJ48
jack features a mating slot. This design configuration assures proper
installationandpinorientation.

Connection Instructions: Press down the tab on the cable plug, and then
inserttheplugintotheRJ4xjack.Theconnectioniscompletewhenthetab
clicksintopositioninsidethejack.
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3.2 CDM-840 Cabling Connections

Figure 3-3. CDM-840 Cabling Connections

The CDM840 rear panel connectors, shown here in Figure 33 provide all necessary external
connections between the unit and other equipment. The table that follows summarizes the
connectorsprovidedhere,groupedaccordingtoservicefunction.

Sect. Service Type Connector Name Connector Type Connector Function
L-BAND Rx 50 Type N female L-Band Input

3.2.1 IF Group
L-BAND Tx 50 Type N female L-Band Output
OUT BNC female G.703 E1 Input

G.703
Terrestrial Data IN BNC female G.703 E1 Output
3.2.2
Group
10/100/1000 BaseT Gigabit Ethernet
TRAFFIC | GE RJ-45 female
interface (IEEE 802.3ab)
10/100 BaseT Fast Ethernet
MANAGEMENT | FE RJ-45 female management/data interface (IEEE
802.3u)
For connection to an optional 1:1 or
3.2.3 Utility Group REDUNDANCY 9-pin Type D female
1N CEFD Redundancy Switch
CONSOLE 9-pin Type D male Serial Remote Interface (EIA-232)
ALARMS 15-pin Type D male Unit Alarms
TheEuropeanEMCDirective(EN55022,EN500821)requiresusingproperlyshielded
cablesforDATAI/O.Thesecablesmustbedoubleshieldedfromendtoend,ensuringa
continuousgroundshield.
SeeSect.3.1CablingConnectionsTypesforinformationabouteachconnectortype
anditsconnectioninstructions.

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3.2.1 IF Connector Group
THEREMAYBEDCVOLTAGESPRESENTONTHETYPENRXANDTXIFCONNECTORS,
UPTOAMAXIMUMOF48VOLTS.
3.2.1.1 L-BAND Rx IF Connector

ConnectorType RefDes Description Direction

TypeN50Female LBANDRx RxIFSignal,LBand In

3.2.1.2 L-BAND Tx IF Connector

ConnectorType Name Description Direction
TypeN50Female LBANDTx TxIFsignal,LBand Out

3.2.2 Terrestrial Data Connector Group
3.2.2.1 G.703 | OUT / G.703 | IN Connectors

ConnectorType Name Direction
G.703|OUT Out
BNCfemale
G.703|IN In

3.2.2.2 TRAFFIC | GE (Gigabit Ethernet) Connector

RJ45femalemodularjack TRAFFIC|GE In/Out

This interface operates at 10/100/1000 Mbps, half and full duplex, auto
negotiating.

ThemaximumEthernetpacketsizeis1522bytes(includingEthernetheadersand
CRC).

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3.2.3 Utility Connector Group
3.2.3.1 MANAGEMENT | FE (Fast Ethernet) Connector

RJ45femalemodularjack TRAFFIC|GE In/Out

Thisinterfaceoperatesat10/100Mbps,halfandfullduplex,autonegotiating.

ThemaximumEthernetpacketsizeis1522bytes(includingEthernetheadersand
CRC)
3.2.3.2 REDUNDANCY Connector

TypeD9pinfemale REDUNDANCY In/Out

This interface is used for connection to an optional CEFD 1:1 or 1:N Redundancy
Switch.
Table 3-1. REDUNDANCY Connector Pinouts

Pin# Description Direction
1 Ground
6 TransmitSerialDataauxiliarychannel Out
2 ReceiveSerialDataauxiliarychannel In
7 RedundancyOut1 Out
3 RedundancyIn1 In
8 RedundancyOut2 Out
4 RedundancyIn2 In
9 Fused+12volt Out
5 Ground

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3.2.3.3 CONSOLE Interface Connector

TypeD9pinmale CONSOLE In/Out
ThisinterfaceisusedforEIA232communications.Itisintendedforconnectiontoan
M&CcomputerorVT(VideoTerminal)device.
Table 3-2. CONSOLE Connector Pinouts

Pin# Description Direction
1 Ground
6 Reserveddonotconnecttothispin
2 EIA232TransmitData Out
3 EIA232ReceiveData In
5

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3.2.3.4 ALARMS Interface Connector


TypeD15pinmale ALARMS In/Out

AnanalogsignalisprovidedonPin2ofthisconnectortoaidantennapointingor
fordrivingsteptrackequipment.Theanalogsignalwillbezerovoltswhentheunit
isnotlockedtoacarrier.Whenlockedtoacarriertheanalogsignalwillbe1voltfor
Es/Novalueslessthanorequalto4.69dB,or10voltsforEs/Novaluesgreaterthan
orequalto20dBasdepictedinthefollowingchart:

Table 3-3. ALARMS Connector Pinouts

PIN # SIGNAL FUNCTION NAME
1 GROUND GND
9 EXT CARRIER OFF EXT-OFF
2 ES/NO VOLTAGE (0 TO 10 VOLTS) ES/NO
10 RESERVED +3.3V INPUT CMOS LEVEL N/C
3 NO CONNECTION N/C
11 NO CONNECTION N/C
4 UNIT FAULT UNIT-COM
12 UNIT FAULT (ENERGIZED, NO FAULT) UNIT-NO
5 UNIT FAULT (DE-ENERGIZED, FAULTED) UNIT-NC
13 TX TRAFFIC TX-COM
6 TX TRAFFIC (ENERGIZED, NO FAULT) TX-NO
14 TX TRAFFIC (DE-ENERGIZED, FAULTED) TX-NC
7 RX TRAFFIC RX-COM
15 RX TRAFFIC (ENERGIZED, NO FAULT) RX-NO
8 RX TRAFFIC (DE-ENERGIZED, FAULTED) RX-NC
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3.3 CDM-840 Ground and Power Connections
3.3.1 Chassis Ground Interface

PROPERGROUNDINGPROTECTIONISREQUIRED.Theequipmentmustbeconnected
totheprotectiveearthconnectionatalltimes.Itisthereforeimperativethattheunit
isproperlygrounded,usingthegroundstudprovidedontheunitrearpanel,during
installation,configuration,andoperation.


Figure 3-4. CDM-840 Chassis Ground Interface

Usethe#1032stud,locatedadjacenttothepowerinterface,forconnectinga
commonchassisgroundamongequipment.

TheACpowerinterfaceprovidesthesafetyground.
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3.3.2 115V/230V Alternating Current (AC) Power Interface (Standard)

Feature Description
1 On/OffSwitch
2 PressfitFuseHolder
3 IECThreeprongConnector

ACPowerSpecifications

40Wmaximum,20Wtypical(withoutBUC)
InputPower
245Wmaximum(withBUC)
100Vto240VAC,+6%/10%,autosensing
InputVoltage
(totalabsolutemax.rangeis90Vto254VAC)
ConnectorType IEC
Lineandneutralfusing
(2X)20mmSlowblowtypefuses:
FuseProtection
T2.5A(2.5A)(115Vor230VACoperationwithoutBUC)
T4A(4.0A)(115Vor230VACoperationwithBUC)

Figure 3-5. CDM-840 AC Power Interface
3.3.2.1 AC Operation Applying Power

Figure 3-6. Applying AC Power to the CDM-840
ToapplyACpowertotheCDM840:

First,plugtheprovidedACpowercordfemaleendintotheunit.

Then,plugtheACpowercordmaleendintotheusersuppliedpowersource.

Finally,switchtheunitON.
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3.3.2.2 AC Operation Replacing Fuses

FOR CONTINUED OPERATOR SAFETY, ALWAYS REPLACE THE FUSES WITH THE
CORRECTTYPEANDRATING.

TheCDM840usestwo20mmSlowblowfusesoneeachforlineandneutralconnections.The
fusesarelocatedintherearpanelatthepowersupply(Figure37).

DISCONNECTTHEPOWERSUPPLYBEFOREPROCEEDING!

The fuses are contained within a fuse holder that is pressfit into the body of the IEC power
module.

Figure 3-7. Replacing CDM-840 AC Fuses

Toreplacethefuses:

First,unseatthefuseholderfromtheIECpowermodule.

o UsetheslottoprytheholderoutwardfromtheIECpowermodule.

o Pulltheholderstraightout,andthenswingtheholderawayfromthemodule.

Then,removeandreplacethefusesasneeded.

o UseT2.5A(2.5Amp)fusesforstandardoperation.

o UseT4A(4Amp)fuseswhenaBlockUpconverter(BUC)isinstalled.

Finally,reseatthefuseholderintheIECpowermodule.
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3.3.3 48V Direct Current (DC) Power Interface (Optional)

Feature Description

1 On/OffSwitch
2 ScrewinFuseHolders/Receptacles
3 PowerTerminalBlock

DCPowerSpecifications
25W(typical)
InputPower
245W(maximumwithBUC)
48VDC,nominal
InputVoltage
(36Vto60V)
ConnectorType TerminalBlock
(2X)20mmSlowblowtypefuses:
FuseProtection T3A(3.0A)Main
T5A(5.0A)(BUC)
Figure 3-8. CDM-840 DC Power Interface
3.3.3.1 DC Operation Applying Power

Figure 3-9. Applying DC Power to the CDM-840

ToapplyDCpowertotheCDM840:

First, connect the usersupplied (+) and () DC power leads to their respective
terminals.Number18AWGminimumwiresarerecommended.

Then,connecttheusersuppliedDCpowerleadstothepowersource.

Finally,switchtheunitON.
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3.3.3.2 DC Operation Replacing Fuses

DISCONNECTTHEPOWERSUPPLYBEFOREPROCEEDING!
Thefusesarecontainedwithinindividualscrewinreceptacleslocatedbelowtheterminalblocks
(Figure310).

Figure 3-10. CDM-840 DC Fuse Replacement

Toreplacethefuses:

First, unscrew either fuse holder from its receptacle. Then, remove and replace the
fuse:

o UseT3A(3Amp)fusesforstandardoperation

o UseT5A(5Amp)fuseswhenaBlockUpconverter(BUC)isinstalled.

Screweitherfuseholderbackintoitsreceptacle.
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Chapter 4. UPDATING FIRMWARE
4.1 Updating Firmware via the Internet
TOENSUREOPTIMALPERFORMANCE,ITISIMPORTANTTOOPERATETHECDM840
WITHITSLATESTAVAILABLEFIRMWARE.

TheCDM840RemoteRouterisfactoryshippedwiththelatestversionofoperatingfirmware.If
afirmwareupdateisneeded,itcanbeacquiredoversatellite;bydownloadfromtheComtech
EFDataWebsite(www.comtechefdata.com);orfromComtechEFDataCustomerSupport
duringnormalbusinesshoursviaemailoronCDbystandardmaildelivery.

TheCDM840FirmwareUpdateprocessisasfollows:

PerformtheupdatewithoutopeningtheCDM840oversatelliteorbyconnectingthe
rearpanelManagement|FE10/100FastEthernetporttotheEthernetportofauser
suppliedPC.

DownloadthefirmwareupdateviatheInternettotheuserPC.

Transferthefirmwareupdate,viaFileTransferProtocol(FTP),fromtheuserPCtothe
CDM840.
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Updating Firmware MN-CDM840
4.2 Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download

1. First,identifytheCDM840assignedManagementIPAddress,andthefirmwarenumber/
revisionletter/versionnumber.

Usersupplieditemsneeded:

AMicrosoftWindowsbasedPC,equippedwithavailableserialandEthernetports;a
compatibleWebbrowser(e.g.,InternetExplorer);andaterminalemulatorprogram
(e.g.,TeraTermorHyperTerminal).

A9pinserialcabletoconnectthePCtotheCDM840.

A. Usethe9pinserialcableto
connecttheCDM840CONSOLE
porttoaserialportontheuserPC.

B. OnthePC:Opentheterminalemulatorprogram.
RefertoyourterminalemulatorprogramHELPfeatureoruserguideforoperating
andconfigurationinstructions.
Configuretheutilityprogramserialportcommunicationandterminaldisplayoperation:

38400bps(BaudRate) 8DataBits 1StopBit
Parity=NO PortFlowControl=NONE DisplayNewlineRx/Tx:CR
LocalEcho=ON

C. OntheCDM840:Turnonthepower.

(Left) Standard CDM-840 115V/230V AC Unit
(Right) Optional CDM-840 48V DC Unit

D. OnthePC:MakenoteoftheinformationdisplayedontheCDM840CommandLine
Interface(CLI):

ManagementIPAddress(e.g.,defaultis192.168.1.12/24)
FirmwareNumberandRevisionLetter(e.g.,FW0000408J)
FirmwareReleaseVersion(e.g.,1.3.2)
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See Chapter 6. SERIALBASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT for
information and instructions on using the CDM840 Serial Command Line
Interface.

E. Alternately,usetheCDM840WebServerInterfacetoobtainthefirmareinformation.

UseanEthernethub,switch,ordirect
cableconnectiontoconnectthe
CDM840MANAGEMENT|FE
10/100FastEthernetporttothePC.

OnthePC:UseaWebbrowser(e.g.,InternetExplorer)tologintotheCDM840Web
ServerInterfaceandaccesstheAdmin|Firmwarepage.Then,makenoteoftheSlot
#1andSlot#2firmwareloads:

See Chapter 5. ETHERNETBASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT for
informationandinstructionsonusingtheCDM840WebServerInterface.

2. Next,createatemporaryfolder(subdirectory)ontheuserPCforthefirmwarearchive
download.

Driveletterc:isusedintheseexamples.Anyvalid,writabledriveletter
canbeused.

Typicalforalltasks:Typethecommandwithoutquotes,andthenpress
Entertoexecute.
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ThereareseveralwaystheusermayusecreateatemporaryfolderonaWindowsbasedPC:

A. UsetheWindowsDesktoptocreateandrenamethetemporaryfolder.

Rightclickanywhereonthedesktoptoopenthepopupsubmenu,andthenselect
New>Foldertocreatethetemporaryfolder.Thenewfolderwillbecreatedonthe
desktop.

RightclickonthenewfolderandthenselectRenamefromthepopupsubmenu.
Renamethisfolderto"temp"orsomeotherconvenient,unusedname.

B. UseWindowsExplorertocreateandrenamethetemporaryfolder.

Select File > New > Folder to create the temporary folder. The new folder will be
createdintheactivefolder.

RightclicktheNewFolderfoldername,andthenrenamethisfolderto"temp"or
someotherconvenient,unusedname.

C. UsetheRunandBrowsewindowstocreateandrenamethetemporaryfolder.
Select [Start] on the Windows taskbar, and then click the Run... icon. The Run
windowwillopen.

Click[Browse]intheRunwindow.TheBrowsewindowwillopen.

Click the Create New Folder icon in the Browse window. The new folder will be
created.

RightclicktheNewFolderfoldername,andthenrenamethisfoldertotempor
someotherconvenient,unusedname.
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D. UseWindowsCommandlinetocreatethetemporaryfolder.

First, click [Start] on the Windows taskbar, and then click the Run... icon (or,
dependingonWindowsOSversionspriortoWindows95,clicktheMSDOSPrompt
iconfromtheMainMenu).

Next,openaCommandlinewindow

o ForWindows95orWindows98,typecommand.

o For any Windows OS versions later than Windows 98, type cmd or
command.

o Alternately, from [Start], select All Programs > Accessories > Command
Prompt.

o Finally, from the Commandline prompt (c:\>), type mkdir temp or md
temp(mkdirandmdstandformakedirectory),andthenclick[OK].

Thereshouldnowbea"temp"foldercreatedandavailableforplacementofthefirmwarefile
download.
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4.3 Downloading and Extracting the Firmware Update

1. First,downloadthefirmwareupdatefilefromtheComtechEFDataWebsite:

A. Goonlinetowww.comtechefdata.com.

B. OntheMainpageunderSupportInformationortheSupporttab,selecttheSoftware
Downloadshyperlink.

C. OntheSoftwareDownloadspageclickDownloadFlashandSoftwareUpdateFiles.

D. OntheFlashUpdatesIndexpageselectthe(SelectaProductLine)AdvancedVSAT
Serieshyperlink.

E. OntheAdvancedVSATSolutionsproductpageselecttheCDM840producthyperlink;

F. SelecttheappropriatefirmwarearchiveEXEorZIPfiledownloadhyperlink.

AboutFirmwareNumbers,FileVersions,andFormats:TheComtechEF
DataWebsitecataloguesitsfirmwareupdatefilesbyproducttype(e.g.,
router, modem, etc.), the specific model, and optional hardware
configurations.

TheCDM840firmwaredownloadhyperlinkappearsasF0000408X_V###,
whereXdenotestherevisionletter,and###representsthefirmware
version(e.g.,V132=Version1.3.2).

AboutFileArchiveFormats:ComtechEFDataprovidesitsdownloadable
filesintwocompressedarchiveformats:*.exe(selfextracting)and*.zip
(compressed).

The *.exe file does not require a file archiver and compression utility
program such as PKZIP for Windows, WinZip, ZipCentral, etc. (PKZIP for
DOSisnotsupportedduetofilenamingconventions).ComtechEFData
doesnotprovidethisutilityprogram.

Some firewalls do not allow the download of *.exe files. Download the
*.zip file instead, and extract the firmware files from the archive
download with a usersupplied utility program. For detailed information
on handling archived files, refer to the utility program Help
documentation.

G. Downloadthearchivefiletothetemporaryfolder.

Once the EXE or ZIP hyperlink is selected, the File Download window opens and
promptsselectionof[Open]or[Save]:

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o Click[Open]toturnoverfileextractiontotheusersuppliedutilityprogram.Be
suretoextractthefirmwarefilestothetempfoldercreatedearlier.

o Click [Save] to open the Save As window. Be sure to select and [Save] the
archive*.exeor*.zipfiletothetempfoldercreatedearlier.

o Otherwise,click[Cancel]toquitandexitthefiledownloadprocess.

2. Next, extract the firmware files from the archive file.
(Ifnotalreadydonewith FileDownload> [Open]) Extract thefirmwarefiles fromthe

downloaded*.exeor*.ziparchivefilewiththeusersuppliedutilityprogram:

o Doubleclickonthearchivefilename,andthenfollowthepromptsprovidedbythe
usersuppliedutilityprogram.Extract,ataminimum,twofiles:

FW0000408x_CDM840.bin the Firmware Bulk image file (where x denotes
therevisionletter),and

CDM840ReleaseNotes_v###.pdf the Firmware Release Notes PDF file
(where###denotesthefirmwareversionnumber).

3. Confirmavailabilityofthefirmwarefilesinthetemporaryfolder.

There are several ways the user may view the contents of the temporary folder on a
WindowsbasedPC:
A. FromtheWindowsDesktop:
DoubleleftclickthetempfoldersavedtotheWindowsDesktop.

UseWindowsExplorertolocate,andthendoubleleftclickthetempfolder.

Use the Browse window ([Start] > ...Run > [Browse]) to locate, and then double
clickthec:\tempfolder.

B. UsingCommandline:
Type cd c:\temp at the Commandline prompt to change to the temporary

directorycreatedearlierusingCommandline.

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Type dir to list the files extracted to the temporary directory from the
downloadedarchivefile.

Thefirmwarefileshavebeensuccessfullydownloadedandarenowavailablefortransferto
theCDM840.
4.4 Performing the Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure

Toproceedwiththefirmwareupdateprocedure,assumptionsaremadethat:

TheCDM840isconnectedtoausersupplied,WindowsbasedPC,and:

o ThePCserialportisconnectedtotheCDM840CONSOLEport.

o ThePCEthernetportisconnectedtotheCDM840MANAGEMENT|FE
10/100 BaseT Ethernet port with a usersupplied hub, switch, or direct
Ethernetcableconnection.

o The PC is running a terminal emulation program (for operation of the
CDM840SerialCommandLineInterface)andacompatibleWebbrowser
(foroperationoftheCDM840WebServerInterface).

The CDM840 Management IP Address has been noted using the CDM840
Serial Command Line Interface (CLI), and the firmware has been identified
usingeithertheCLIortheCDM840WebServerInterfaceAdmin|Firmware
page.

Thelatestfirmwarefiles havebeendownloadedorotherwisereceivedfrom
ComtechEFDataandareavailableontheuserPCinanaccessibletemporary
folder.

1. Use Commandline to send a PING command to confirm proper connection and
communicationbetweentheuserPCandtheCDM840:
If the Management IP Address of the unit is still not known, type info at the CLI
CDM840> command prompt and record the displayed information. Alternately, use
SerialRemoteControlortheWebServerInterface:

o SerialRemoteControlTypethe<0/IPA?remotequery(withoutquotes)atthe
CLI CDM840> command prompt. The unit returns the configured Management IP
Address:

>0000/IPA=192.168.1.12/24(default)
o Web Server Interface View the IP
Address/CIDR Mask entry on the
Configuration | Interface | FE Mgt
page:
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OncetheManagementIPAddressisknownuseCommandlinetoPING:Typeping
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxxattheCommandlineprompt(wherexxx.xxx.xxx.xxxdenotestheunit
ManagementIPAddress).
The response should confirm whether or not the unit is properly connected and
communicating.

2. UseCommandlinetotransfer(FTP)thefilesfromtheuserPCtotheCDM840:

Type "ftp xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx denotes the unit Management IP
Address).

Enter the username and password assigned to the unit. The default username and
passwordiscomtech.

Typebintosetthebinarytransfermode.

Type "put FW0000408x_CDM840.bin" (where x denotes the revision letter) at the
Commandline prompt, without quotes, to begin the file transfer. The process
sequences through several blocks this may take several minutes for the transfer to
occur.Oncetheupgradefileisreceived,theimageiswrittentoFlashmemoryandthe
unittransmitsthemessageUPLOADCOMPLETE.

IntheeventyoureceivetheConnectionclosedbyremotehost.message,
waitanotherminutebeforecontinuing.TheCDM840updatesometimes
takeslongerthantheFTPclientallows.
Type"bye"toterminatetheFTPsession,andthenclosetheCommandlinewindow.

3. UsetheCLIortheCDM840WebServerInterfaceAdmin|Firmwarepagetoverifythat
thePCtoUnitFTPfiletransferwassuccessful.
4. UsetheCDM840WebServerInterfacetoselectthefirmwareandreboottheunit:

A. SelectthedesiredBootSlot(Image):

GototheCDM840WebServerInterfaceAdmin|Firmwarepage.

UsetheBootFrom:dropdownmenu
toselectLatest,Slot#1,orSlot#2(inthe
FirmwareConfigurationsection).

Bydefault,theunitwillbootfromtheSlotthatstoresthefirmwareversionhaving
thelatestdate(BootFrom:Latest).BootFrom:mayalsobesettoforcetheunitto
bootupusingeitherfirmwareimageloadedinSlot#1orSlot#2.

Click[Submit]tosavethesetting.
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B. ReboottheCDM840:

GotoeithertheCDM840WebServerInterfaceAdmin|Firmwarepageorthe
Utility|Rebootpage.

Click[Reboot](intheSystemReboot
section)and[OK]whenprompted,
andthenwaitwhiletheCDM840
reboots.

TheCDM840isnowoperatingwithitslatestfirmware.Thefirmwareupdateprocessisnow
complete.
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Chapter 5. ETHERNET-BASED
REMOTE PRODUCT
MANAGEMENT
5.1 Introduction
Ethernetbased Remote Product Management is available through the CDM840 rear panel
MANAGEMENT|FERJ4510/100BaseTFastEthernetM&Cport.

1. TOPROCEEDWITHETHERNETBASEDREMOTEPRODUCTMANAGEMENT(SNMP
ORWEBSERVER),ASSUMPTIONSAREMADETHAT:

TheCDM840isoperatingwiththelatestversionfirmwarefiles.


o The PC serial port is connected to the CDM840 rear panel CONSOLE
portwithausersuppliedserialcable.

o The PC Ethernet port is connected to the CDM840 rear panel
MANAGEMENT|FE10/100BaseTEthernetportwithausersupplied
hub,switch,ordirectEthernetcableconnection.

o TheuserPCisrunningaterminalemulationprogram(foroperationof
the CDM840 Serial Command Line Interface) and a compatible Web
browser(foroperationoftheCDM840WebServerInterface).

The CDM840 Management IP Address has been noted using the CDM840
SerialCommandLineInterface(CLI).

2. USE OF THE ETHERNETBASED SNMP INTERFACE IS RECOMMENDED ONLY FOR
ADVANCEDUSERS.ALLOTHERUSERSARESTRONGLYENCOURAGEDTOUSETHE
CDM840WEBSERVERINTERFACEFORMONITORANDCONTROL(M&C)OFTHE
CDM840.
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Ethernet-based Remote Product Management MN-CDM840
5.2 Ethernet Management Interface Protocols

The user PC facilitates access to Ethernetbased remote monitor and control (M&C) of the
CDM840throughtwoseparatelyoperatedprotocols:

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). This requires a usersupplied Network
Management System (NMS) and a usersupplied Management Information Base (MIB) File
Browser.

The CDM840 Web Server (HTTP) Interface. This requires a compatible usersupplied Web
browsersuchasInternetExplorer.
5.2.1 Ethernet Management Interface Access

Access to the CDM840 Ethernet Management Interface requires the user to specify the unit
Management IP Address. This address may be obtained from the CDM840 Serial Interface,
upon powerup of the unit, via use of a terminal emulator connected to the rear panel 9pin
serial CONSOLE port. As shown, a number of operational parameters (including the unit
factorydefaultIPaddresses)aredisplayed.

Thedefault(factoryassigned)IPaddressesareprovidedinthetablethatfollows(ifotherwise
assigned,theusermayusethelastcolumntowritedowntheIPaddressesforfuturereference):

Description Default Address User-assigned Address
Management IP Address 192.168.1.12 ____________________________
Traffic | GE (GigE) IP Address 10.10.3.12 ____________________________

See Chapter 6. SERIALBASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT for details on

settingupandusingtheCDM840SerialInterface.

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5.3 SNMP Interface

The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an Internetstandard protocol for
managing devices on IP networks. An SNMPmanaged network consists of three key
components:

Themanageddevice.ThisincludestheCDM840RemoteRouter.

TheSNMPAgent.ThesoftwarethatrunsontheCDM840.TheCDM840SNMPAgent
supportsbothSNMPv1andSNMPv2c.

TheusersuppliedNetworkManagementSystem(NMS).Thesoftwarethatrunsonthe
manager.
5.3.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files

MIB files are used for SNMP remote management of a unique device. A MIB file consists of a
tree of nodes called Object Identifiers (OIDs). Each OID provides remote management of a
particularfunction.TheseMIBfilesshouldbecompiledinausersuppliedMIBBrowserorSNMP
NetworkMonitoringSystemserver.ThefollowingMIBfilesareassociatedwiththeCDM840:

MIB File/Name
Description
(where x is revision letter)
ComtechEFData.mib ComtechEFData MIB file gives the root tree for ALL Comtech EF Data
ComtechEFData Root MIB file products and consists of only the following OID:
Name: comtechEFData
Type: MODULE-IDENTITY
OID: 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247
Full path:
iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).enterprises(1).comtechEFData(6247)
Module: ComtechEFData
FW-0000407x_CDM840.mib
MIB file consists of all of the OIDs for CDM-840 M&C
CDM-840 MIB file
5.3.2 SNMP Community Strings
In SNMP v1/v2c, the SNMP Community String is sent unencrypted in the SNMP
packets.CautionmustbetakenbythenetworkadministratortoensurethatSNMP
packetstravelonlyoverasecureandprivatenetworkifsecurityisaconcern.

The CDM840 uses Community Strings as a password scheme that provides authentication
before gaining access to the CDM840 Agent MIBs. They are used to authenticate users and
determineaccessprivilegestotheSNMPAgent.

Type the SNMP Community String into the usersupplied MIB Browser or Network Node
Managementsoftware.
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TheuserdefinestwoCommunityStringsforSNMPaccess:

ReadCommunity default=public
WriteCommunity default=private

For proper SNMP operation, the CDM840 MIB files must be used with the
associatedversionoftheCDM840RemoteRouterM&C.RefertotheCDM840FW
ReleaseNotesforinformationontherequiredFW/SWcompatibility.
5.4 Web Server (HTTP) Interface

A usersupplied Web browser allows the full monitoring and control (M&C) of the CDM840
from its Web Server Interface. The CDM840 embedded Web application is designed for, and
worksbestwith,MicrosoftInternetExplorerVersion7.0orhigher.
5.4.1 User Login

Type the CDM840 Management IP Address (shown here as http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) into the
AddressareaoftheuserPCWebbrowser:

Theloginpageopens.

Enter the assigned User Name and
Password the default for both is
comtech.Click[LogOn].

If the User Name and Password are
accepted: The CDM840 Remote
Router Web Server Interface Home
page, similar to the example shown
here,appears:

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5.4.2 Web Server Interface Operational Features
5.4.2.1 Virtual Front Panel

TheCDM840WebServerInterfacefeaturesareadonlyVirtualFrontPanel(VFP)atthetopof
everypage.

To the left: This section emulates the CDM840 front panel realtime LED operation. These
virtualLEDsprovideheadsupoperationalstatusindicatorsthatreacttoanychangesmadeto
unitoperation.

Totheright:StatuswindowsprovidethecurrentRxstatus,RxMODCOD,EsNo(dB),BERand
RSL(dBm)configurationandoperatingparameters.
5.4.2.2 Navigation
Everypagefeaturesarowoftoplevelnavigationtabslocatedjust
belowtheVirtualFrontPanel.Tonavigatebetweenpages,firstroll
the cursor over and select a navigation tab. Then, select an
availableprimarypagetab.Inturn,anynestedtabswillappearfor
furtherselection.

ThismanualusesanamingformatforallWebpagestoindicatethedepthofnavigationneeded
toviewthesubjectpage:TopLevelTab|PrimaryPageTab|NestedTab.

For example: Status | Statistics | Traffic is interpreted to mean first click the toplevel
Status navigation tab; then, click the Statistics primary page tab; finally, click the nested
Traffictab.
5.4.2.3 Page Sections

Each Web page is divided into operational content sections.
Whether there is one section to a page, or there are multiple
sections, the title at the upperleft corner of each page section
providesareferencetoitsoperationalfeatures.

ThismanualexplainsthepurposeandoperationforeachWebpageonaperpage,persection
basis.

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5.4.2.4 Execution Buttons

Configuration changes generally do not take effect until a selection has
beensavedtoFlashmemory.Theremaybeanywherefromoneexecution
buttonperpageuptomultipleexecutionbuttonswithinapagesection.
The label for each of these buttons is generally selfexplanatory, e.g.,
[Submit],[Clear],[Refresh],etc.

All execution buttons serve the same purpose to save the configuration changes to Flash
memory,ortoexecuteanupdateoftheactivepagedisplay.

Always make sure to click the execution button before selecting another Web
page.Anychangesmadeonthatpreviouspagewillnotbesavediftheexecution
buttonforthosefunctionsIsnotclicked.
5.4.2.5 Feature Selection

Dropdownmenusprovideaccesstomultiplesetting
selections,whereavailableforaspecificfunction.

Movethecursortothedropdowntab,andthenleftclickthetab.Thedropdownwillopenand
listtheavailableselections.Movethecursortothedesiredchoiceandthenleftclickonceagain
toselectthatchoice.
5.4.2.6 Text or Data Entry

Text boxes are provided any time an alphanumeric entry is
requiredforunitaccessorconfiguration.

Move the cursor to the text box, and then leftclick anywhere inside the box. Then, use the
keyboardtotypeinthedesiredalphanumericstring.PressEnterwhendone.

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5.4.3 Web Server Interface Menu Tree

Thetreediagramblocksthataremarkedwith(*)denotepagesthatarefunctional
onlywhenthatparticular FASTfeaturehasbeenpurchasedandactivated.Blocks
thataremarkedwith(**)7denotepagesthatarefunctionalonlywhenaVIPERSAT
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (VMS), and a Block Upconverter OR Low Noise Block
Downconverterisinstalledandisrecognizedasoperational.

TheCDM840WebServerInterfacefeaturesfive(5)navigationtabs(showninblue):

Home Admin Configuration Status Utility

Beyond this toplevel row of navigation tabs, primary page tabs (green) and nested page tabs
(yelloworgray)directtheusertofurtherindepthM&Cfunctionality.

Clickanynavigationtabtocontinue.
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5.4.4 Web Server Interface Page Descriptions

Access to and availability of certain CDM-840 Web Server Interface pages is
dependent upon the FAST options purchased for operation as well as the
detected presence of auxiliary products (e.g., VIPERSAT Management System,
Block Upconverters, Low Noise Block Downconverters, Redundancy Switches,
etc.) installed and configured for use with the CDM-840. Such operational
restrictions will be noted in the subsections that follow through the end of this
chapter.
5.4.4.1 Home Pages

ClicktheHomeorContacttabtocontinue.
5.4.4.1.1 Home | Home

Use this page to identify the product and its current operating firmware version. From any
location within the Web Server Interface, click the Home toplevel navigation tab and/or the
nestedpagetabtoviewthisinformationalpage.

Figure51.CDM840RemoteRouterHomepage

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5.4.4.1.2 Home | Contact

Use this page to reference basic contact information needed to reach Comtech EF Data Sales
andCustomerSupportviaphone,fax,orWeb/emailhyperlinks.

Figure52.Home|Contactpage

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5.4.4.2 Admin (Administration) Pages
The Admin pages are available only to users who have logged in using the
Administrator Name and Password.

ClicktheAccess,SNMP,FAST,Firmware,AutoLogout,orVMStabtocontinue.
5.4.4.2.1 Admin | Access

Use this page to assign the user names and passwords required to access the CDM840 Web
ServerInterface.

Figure53.Admin|Accesspage
User Access
EnteraUserName.TheUserNamecanbeanyalphanumericcombinationwithamaximum
lengthof15characters.Thefactorydefaultiscomtech.

Enter a Password. The Password can be any alphanumeric combination with a maximum
lengthof15characters.Thefactorydefaultiscomtech.

ReenterthenewPasswordintheConfirmPasswordtextbox.

Click[Submit]tosave.
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5.4.4.2.2 Admin | SNMP

Sect.5.3SNMPInterface

UsethispagetosetupandreturnadministrationinformationfortheCDM840SimpleNetwork
ManagementProtocol(SNMP)feature.

Figure54.Admin|SNMPpage
SNMP Configuration
THESNMPTRAPDESTINATIONIPADDRESSFEATUREISAFUTUREOFFERING.ITISNON
FUNCTIONALATTHISTIME.

Enter an SNMP Read Community string. The SNMP Read Community string can be any
combination of characters and a length of 4 to 15 characters. The factory default SNMP
ReadCommunitystringispublic.


Enter an SNMP Write Community string. The SNMP Write Community string can be any
combination of characters and a length of 4 to 15 characters. The factory default SNMP
WriteCommunitystringisprivate.

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5.4.4.2.3 Admin | FAST

AppendixA.FAST

TheCDM840hasanumberofoptionalfeaturesthatmaybeactivatedaftertheunitspurchase.
FullyAccessibleSystemTopology(FAST)AccessCodesareuniqueauthorizationcodesthatmay
be purchased from Comtech EF Data during normal business hours, and then loaded into the
unitusingthispage.
Figure55.Admin|FASTpage
FAST Configuration
Tx and Rx Header and Payload Compression are standard (nonFAST) operational

features for the CDM840. If these features are listed in the FAST Configuration table,
theyarealwaysindicatedasEnabled.

ThisreadonlysectiondisplaystheCDM840availableFASTFeaturesandtheoperationalstatus
foreachoption:
TheOptioncolumnlistseachavailableFASTFeature.

TheStatuscolumnidentifieseachFASTFeatureoperationalparameter(s).Ifanoptionisnot
enabled,thecolumndisplaysthisinformation.
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ThecompleterosterofFASTAccessibleOptionsisasfollows:
Option
16kbps256kbpsTxData/SymbolRate
CCM(VersaFEConly) 16kbps2.048MbpsTxData/SymbolRate
16kbps5MbpsTxData/SymbolRate
16kbps10MbpsTxData/SymbolRate
16kbps15.35MbpsTxData/SymbolRate
115MbpsRxData/SymbolRate
CCM(DVBS2only) 145MbpsRxData/SymbolRate
1100MbpsRxData/SymbolRate
E1Interface FullSupportE1(hardwareupgradealsorequired)
BasicDiffServandSAR
QoS(QualityofService)
AdvancedBasicQoSandRuleBased
G.703ClockExtension
dSCPC(DynamicSingleCarrierperChannel)
FAST Upgrade
SerialNumber(readonly)TheserialnumberoftheunitisrequiredbyComtechEFDatawhen
orderingFASToptionupgrades.TakenoteofthisnumberbeforecontactingComtechEFDatato
orderaCDM840FASTupgrade.

OnceaFASTupgradeorderisplacedandconfirmed,theComtechEFDatasalesrepresentative
willprovidea20digitFASTAccessCodethatmustbeenteredintotheregistrationtextfield.

FASTOptionActivationProcedure
Step Task
1 UsetheFastConfigurationsectionofthepagetoviewthecurrentlyinstalledfeatures.
2 MakenoteoftheunitSerialNumberprovidedintheFastUpgradesectionofthepage:

SerialNumber:__________________________
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FASTOptionActivationProcedure
Step Task
3 ContactaComtechEFDatasalesrepresentativeduringnormalbusinesshours:

ProvidetheunitSerialNumbertotherepresentative.

IdentifyandpurchasethedesiredFASToption(s).

Obtain the invoice, the 20digit FAST Access Code, and the FAST option
activationinstructions.
4 CarefullyentertheFASTAccessCodeintotheFASTCoderegistertextbox.
5 Click[Submit]toexecutetheupgrade.
ReferbacktotheFastConfigurationsection.Theuniteitheracceptsorrejectsthe
6 code,andtheFASTConfigurationsectionrefreshestoreflectanyupgradesin
operation.

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5.4.4.2.4 Admin | Firmware

Chapter4.UPDATINGFIRMWARE
Use this page to select which image (boot Slot #) is to be designated as the active running
firmwareimagei.e.,theversionloadedforoperationuponpoweruporsoftreboot.

Figure56.Admin|Firmwarepage
Slot Information
ThisreadonlystatussectiondisplaysoperatingstatusforthefirmwareversionsloadedintoSlot
#1andSlot#2.
Firmware Configuration
UsetheBootFrom:dropdownmenutoselectLatest,Slot1,orSlot2.Thedefaultselectionis
Latest, in which the unit will automatically select the image that contains the most current
firmware.

Click[Submit]toexecutethedesiredfirmwarebootpreference.

(Note that the Slot Information section, which in the above example displays Slot #2 as the
designatedactiverunningfirmwareimage,willnotupdateuntilaftertheunitisrebooted.)
System Reboot
Click[Reboot]toreboottheCDM840.Oncetheunitreboots,theusermustloginonceagainto
resume use of the Web Server Interface. See the Utility | Reboot page (Sect. 5.4.4.5.2) for
completedetailsabouttherebootprocess.
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5.4.4.2.5 Admin | Auto Logout

UsethispagetoincorporatetheAutoLogoutsecuritymeasure.

Figure57.Admin|AutoLogoutpage
Auto Logout Configuration

When Auto Logout is configured, the active session terminates if the unit remains idle (i.e.,
when no user activity occurs) beyond the assigned Logout Time. A valid user name and
passwordisthenrequiredtoresumetheCDM840WebServerInterfacesession.

Setanautomaticlogouttimetosafeguardaccesstoanalreadyloggedinunit:

Enteravaluefrom1to15minutesintotheLogoutTimeboxtoconfigurethisfeature.

Enteravalueof0todisablethisfeature.


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5.4.4.2.6 Admin | VMS
The VMS page is operational only when the optional VIPERSAT MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM(VMS)isinstalledandoperational.

VMSv3.x.xVIPERSATManagementSystemUserGuide(CEFDP/NMN/22156)

Figure58.Admin|VMSpage
Vipersat Management System Configuration

Theacceptable/validoperatingrangesforitemsinthissectionareprovidedinparentheses.

NetworkID(1254)TheNetworkIDisusedbytheVMStoidentifyVipersatunitswithina
network and allows the VMS to manage multiple networks, each with its own unique
NetworkIDnumber.AlldevicesinacommonnetworkwillhavethesameNetworkID.This
designationdefinestowhichnetworkthisCDM840belongs.

ManagementBasePortTheManagementBasePortsetsthestartingIPportaddressing
forallVMSmessages.

UsethissettingONLYifnetworkportaddressingisincontention.Changesto
thisaddressbaseaffecttheentirenetwork,requiringconfigurationchangesto
all modems (i.e., the hub CDM800 Gateway Router and the spoke
CDM840RemoteRouter).Leavethissettingatthedefaultvalueof49152(hex
C000)toavoidunnecessaryconfigurationchanges.

ManagementMulticastIPPortEntertheMulticastAddressthattheVMSusestotransmit
managementmessagestothemodemunitsintheVipersatnetwork.
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Typicalforeachitem,click[Submit]tosavethesettingchange.

OncethemodemisregisteredintheVipersatnetwork,theVMStakesfullmanagementcontrol
oftheDataRate,SymbolRate,FECType,TxFrequency,MODCOD,PowerLevel,andCarrierState
modulator parameters. Click [Take control of 840 from VMS] to override the VMS control
function.
Vipersat Management System Status

This readonly section provides available information on the VMS IP Address, Registration
Status,andVersion.

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5.4.4.3 Configuration Pages

The BUC and LNB tabs are available ONLY when those optional products are
installedandoperational.

Use the nested Configuration pages to configure all unit parameters. Dependent on
availability, click the Interface, Demod, Mod, ARP, Routing, Compression, WAN, BUC, LNB,
ECM,ordSCPCtabtocontinue.
5.4.4.3.1 Configuration | Interface pages

ClicktheFEMgt,GE,orE1tabtocontinue.
5.4.4.3.1.1 Configuration | Interface | FE Mgt

The IP Addresses for the FE and GigE Interfaces must be different and on
separatesubnets.

Use this page to configure the rear panel MANAGEMENT | FE (10/100 BaseT Fast Ethernet)
M&Cport.

Figure59.Configuration|Interface|FEMgtPage
FE Management Interface
MACAddressTheMACAddressisreadonlyandcannotbechanged.

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IP Address / CIDR Mask (830) Use this box to enter the IP Address and CIDR (Classless
InterDomainRouting)SubnetMask.

LinkConfigurationUsethedropdownmenutoselectthelinespeedandduplexsetting
fortheCDM840FEinterface.Theavailableselectionsare:

o Auto* o 100BaseT/FullDuplex o 10BaseT/FullDuplex
o 100BaseT/HalfDuplex o 10BaseT/HalfDuplex

*Autoistherecommendedconfigurationselection.

NegotiatedLinkModeThisdisplaysthereadonlyactualnegotiatedlinespeedandduplex
settingfortheFEinterface.Theviewablesettingsare:

o 100BaseT/FullDuplex o 10BaseT/FullDuplex o 100BaseT/HalfDuplex
o 10BaseT/HalfDuplex

Click[Submit]tosavethedesiredconfiguration.

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5.4.4.3.1.2 Configuration | Interface | GE

The IP Addresses for the FE and GigE Interfaces must be different and on
separatesubnets.

UsethispagetoconfiguretherearpanelGE10/100/1000BaseTGigabitEthernetport.

Figure510.Configuration|Interface|GEPage
GE Interface
The readonly information and configuration options provided on this page are identical to
those featured on the Configuration | Interface | FE Mgt page. See Sect. 5.4.4.3.1.1 for
informationaboutusingthesefeatures.
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5.4.4.3.1.3 Configuration | Interface | E1 pages

These pages are operable only when the G.703 E1 Interface / RAN Optimization
FASTandhardwareoptionsareinstalledandactivated.
AppendixC.WAN/RANOPTIMIZATION

ClicktheConfigurationorTimeSlotstabtocontinue.
5.4.4.3.1.3.1 Configuration | Interface | E1 | Configuration

Figure511.Configuration|Interface|E1|ConfigurationPage
E1 Configuration
LineTypeUsethedropdownmenutoselectthisparameterasFramed,FramedCRC,or
Unframed.

LineCodingUsethedropdownmenutoselectthisparameterasHDB3orAMI.

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WANLoopback/TerrestrialLoopbackUsethedropdownmenustosettheseparameters
aseitherDisableorEnable.

Click[Submit]tosaveanychangesmadetotheE1Configurationsettings.
RAN Optimization
AppendixC.WAN/RANOPTIMIZATION

UseRANOptimizationtoreducethesatellitebandwidthrequiredformobilebackhaul.Usethis
section to select the level of optimization needed to achieve the desired link quality and
bandwidthsavings.

HubRANOptimizerIPAddressEnteranIPaddressintheformXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.

HubRANOptimizationE1PortIDEnteranumericidentificationstringfortheG.703|IN
/ OUT port pair, corresponding to a specified, corresponding port on the CXU810 RAN
Optimizer.

OptimizationLevelUsethedropdownmenutosetthisparameterasBestPerformance
orBestCompression.

Jitter Buffer Latency Use the dropdown menu to set this parameter as 10ms, 20ms,
30ms,40ms,or50ms.

AlarmRelayUsethedropdownmenutoselectasDisableorEnable.SelectingEnablewill
both trigger the logging of operational faults or alarms on the Status | Statistics | E1 |
Transmit/ReceivepagesandtoggletheSTOREDEVENTLEDonthefrontpanelon.

Click[Submit]tosaveanychangesmadetotheRANOptimizationsettings.
E1 Port
Bydefault,accesstoG.703ClockExtensionoperationdefaultstoEnabledwhenthisFASToption
isactivated.UsethissectiontootherwisedisableG.703ClockExtensionoperations.

UsetheE1PortdropdownmenutoselectDisable.Click[Submit]tosavethisconfiguration.

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5.4.4.3.1.3.2 Configuration | Interface | E1 | Time Slots

Figure512.Configuration|Interface|E1|TimeSlotsPage
Time Slot Configuration

Time Slots may be selected for transmission or reception up to the maximum dictated by the
selectedtransmitorreceivedatarate,andmaybeselectedinprioritizedorder.Forexample,if
theTimeSlotformatissettoMostly64kTCHs(TimeChannels),themaximumnumberofTime
Slotsthatcanbedroppedorinsertedis64kbps.Fromlefttoright:

Slot(readonly)ThiscolumnidentifiestheassignableTimeSlot(0through31).

SelectionOn/OffSelectthisTimeSlotasOnorOff.

PriorityUsethedropdownmenutoselectthisTimeSlotpriorityasPriority1,Priority2,
orPriority3.

Format Use the dropdown menu to select this Time Slot format as Mostly 8k TCHs,
Mostly16kTCHs,Mostly32kTCHs,orMostly64kTCHs.


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5.4.4.3.2 Configuration | Demod (Demodulator)

UsethispagetoconfigureCDM840Rxdemodulatoroperations.

Figure513.Configuration|Demodpage
Demodulator
The upper range of Symbol Rate selection requires activation of the RECEIVE
SYMBOLRATEFASToption.

Theacceptable/validoperatingrangeforeachiteminthissectionisprovidedinparentheses.

Data Rate (readonly) This section displays the data rate, which is a snap shot of the
MODCODcurrentlybeingreceived.

SymbolRate(100062000ksps)EntertheActiveandAlternatesymbolratesinksps.

Click[Submit]tosavethesesettings.

RxFrequency(9502150MHz)EntertheActiveandAlternateRxfrequenciesinMHz.
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MODCOD Use the dropdown menus to select the FEC rate (MODCOD). The available
selectionsare:

o Auto* o DVB-S2 QPSK 8/9 o DVB-S2 16-APSK 4/5
o DVB-S2 QPSK 1/4 o DVB-S2 QPSK 9/10 o DVB-S2 16-APSK 5/6
o DVB-S2 QPSK 1/3 o DVB-S2 8-PSK 3/5 o DVB-S2 16-APSK 8/9
o DVB-S2 QPSK 4/5 o DVB-S2 16-APSK 2/3 o DVB-S2 32-APSK 9/10
o DVB-S2 QPSK 5/6 o DVB-S2 16-APSK 3/4
*Autoistherecommendedconfigurationselection.
GoldCode(000000to262141)TheGoldnIndexdescramblingcodeindicatesthePhysical
Layerspreadingsequencenumber.Thedefaultsettingisall0s.

Es/No Alarm Point(0.116.0)This value, as calculated by the demodulator, is the energy
persymbolbit(Es)dividedbythenoisespectraldensity(No).EntertheEs/NoAlarmPoint
value,indB.


Roll Off (readonly) The Rx Alpha Rolloff () dictates how fast the spectral edges of the
carrierareattenuatedbeyondthe3dBbandwidth.RollOffisidentifiedhereas20%,25%,or
35%.

Frame(readonly)TheFramingtypeisidentifiedhereaseitherNormalorAuto.

Pilots(readonly)PilotsoperationisidentifiedhereasOff,On,orAuto.

Spectrum Invert (readonly) Spectrum Inversion operation is identified here as either
NormalorRxSpectrumInverted.
Automatic Demod Configuration Switch

Switch Enable Use the dropdown menu to set automatic switching between demod
configurationsasEnableorDisable.

Click[Submit]tosavethissetting.
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5.4.4.3.3 Configuration | Mod (Modulator) pages

SelecttheConfigor,dependentonavailability,theACMtabtocontinue.
5.4.4.3.3.1 Configuration | Mod | Config

UsethispagetoconfigureCDM840Txmodulatoroperations.

Figure514.Configuration|Mod|Configpage
Modulator
The upper range of Data and Symbol Rate selection requires activation of the
TRANSMITDATARATEFASToption.


Data Rate (1615343 kbps) Enter The CDM840 Tx Data Rate in kbps. Click [Submit] to
save.
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WhenAdaptiveCodingandModulation(ACM)issettoEnable,theDataRate
issetautomatically(manualconfigurationofDataRateisdisabled),andthe
appearanceoftheDataRatesectionchangesasfollows:

SymbolRate(164500ksps)EnterTheCDM840TxSymbolRateinksps.Click[Submit]to
save.

FECTypeAtpresent,VersaFECisthesoleavailableFECtype.

TxFrequency(9502150MHz)EnterTheCDM840TxfrequencyinMHz.

MODCOD Use the dropdown menu to select the Modulation type and FEC rate
(MODCOD).Theavailableselectionsare:

o VersaFEC MODCOD 0 BPSK 0.488 o VersaFEC MODCOD 6 8-QAM 0.711
o VersaFEC MODCOD 1 QPSK 0.533 o VersaFEC MODCOD 7 8-QAM 0.780
o VersaFEC MODCOD 5 8-QAM 0.642 o VersaFEC MODCOD 11 16-QAM 0.853

TxScramblerUsethedropdownmenutoselecttheTxScramblerasOfforNormal.

Roll Off The Tx Alpha Rolloff () dictates how fast the spectral edges of the carrier are
attenuated beyond the 3 dB bandwidth. With 20% rolloff the edge falls off more quickly
thanwith25%and35%.

UsethedropdownmenutosettheexpectedfilterTxAlphaRolloff()ofthecarrieras20%,
25%,or35%.Thedefaultselectionis20%.

SpectrumInvertUsethedropdownmenutoselecttheTxSpectrumInvertasNormalor
TxSpectrumInverted.

PowerLevel(40to0dBm)EntertheTxpowerlevelindBm.

CarrierStateUsethedropdownmenutoselecttheTxCarrierStateasOfforOn.

Select or enter the desired FEC Type, Tx Frequency, MODCOD, Tx Scrambler, Spectrum
Invert,andCarrierStatesettings.Click[Submit]tosavethesesettings.

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RTI Configuration
RTImeansRECEIVE/TRANSMITINHIBIT.Whenselected,itwillpreventtheTxcarrier
from being transmitted until the demodulator is locked. To avoid the Tx Carrier
from being turned off when the demodulator loses lock for a very short period of
time,thedemodulatormustbeunlockedcontinuouslyfortheselectedtimeperiod
(1to5seconds)beforethetransmitcarrierisinhibited.

Having this feature enabled does not affect the internal IF loopback feature. Be
aware, however, that if an external IF loopback is attempted (connecting an
externalcablefromtheTxIFoutputtotheRxIFinput),andthenthiswillnotwork!
(TheTxcarriercannotturnonuntilthedemodislocked,andthedemodcannotlock
becausetheTxoutputisoff.Thenetresultisthatthedemodwillnotlockandthe
Txcarrierwillnotturnon.USETHERTIFEATUREWITHEXTREMECARE!)
TransmitInhibitUsethedropdownmenutoDisableorEnableRTIoperation.

WaitTimeEnteratime,inseconds,todelayexecutionoftheRTIfunction(whenEnabled).
Therangeisfrom1to5seconds.

State(readonly)TheoperationalstatusoftheRTIfunctionisdisplayedhere.


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5.4.4.3.3.2 Configuration | Mod | ACM
VersaFEC ACM requires Version 1.3.2 (or higher) firmware, and the appropriate
FAST code for the maximum operating symbol rate.

UsethispagetoconfigureCDM840ACM(AdaptiveCodingModulation)operations.

Figure515.Configuration|Mod|ACMpage
Tx ACM Control
ACMEnableUsethedropdownmenutoDisableorEnableACMoperation.

With ACM set to Enable, the Configuration | Mod | Config page updates to
disable manual configuration of the Data Rate parameter

MaxMODCODUsethedropdownmenutoselectthemaximumModulationtypeandFEC
rate(MODCOD).Theavailableselectionsare:

o VersaFEC MODCOD 0 BPSK 0.488 o VersaFEC MODCOD 6 8-QAM 0.711
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o VersaFEC MODCOD 5 8-QAM 0.642 o VersaFEC MODCOD 11 16-QAM 0.853

Target Es/No Margin Use the dropdown menu to select a margin value, in 0.5 dB
increments,from0.0to4.5dB.

TheACMsystemisdesignedtoswitchbasedonthresholdsthatcorrespond
toaBERof5x108foreachMODCOD.However,inordertopreventoscillation
aroundtwoMODCODsatthisexactvalue,0.3dBofhysteresishasbeenadded.

Click[Submit]tosavethesesettingchanges.
Tx ACM Status (read-only)

Informationispresentedinthissectionasfollows:

SecondssincelastLQRMAmountoftimeinsecondssinceanLQRM(LinkQualityReport
Message)messagewasreceived.

Max Seconds since last LQRM Maximum amount of time since last LQRM message was
received.

LastReportedEs/NoEsNovaluereceivedinthelastLQRMmessage.

CurrentMODCODCurrentlyselectedMODCOD.

CurrentDataRateCurrentdataratebasedoncurrentsymbolrateandMODCOD.
Tx ACM Events (read-only)

Inadditiontothedateandtimestampassignedforeachevent,informationispresentedinthis
sectionasfollows:

ReportedES/NoEsNovalue.

NewMODCODNewlyselectedMODCOD.

NewTxDataRateNewdataratebasedonnewMODCODandcurrentsymbolrate.

Click[ClearACMEvents]toclearallACMstatisticsfromthebuffer.
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5.4.4.3.4 Configuration | ARP

UsethispagetoconfigureCDM840ARP(AddressResolutionProtocol)parameters.

Figure516.Configuration|ARPpage
Add Static ARP

Enter the desired IP and MAC addresses. Click [Add Entry] when done. The Index column
automatically increments to the next available number when the specified static ARP entry is
addedtotheARPTable.
Delete Static ARP

EnterEntryIndextoDeleteThisdeletesthespecifiedentryindexfromtheARPTable.Click
[DeleteEntry]whendone.
Flush Dynamic ARPs

Click[FlushARPTable]ThisdeletesalldynamicallylearnedARPentries.
ARP Table (Edit)

This section displays all current Static and Dynamic ARP entries, and allows to user to directly
editthecurrentStaticARPentries.Notethefollowing:

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Index(readonly)Thisistheinternaltableindexanditcannotbeedited.

IPEntryIPAddress,intheformXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.

MACEntryMACAddress,intheformYY:YY:YY:YY:YY.

Type(readonly)EntryTypeisidentifiableasStaticorDynamicandcannotbeedited.

MakethedesiredIPandMACAddressedits.Click[SubmitChanges]tosavethesesettings.
5.4.4.3.5 Configuration | Routing Pages

ClicktheRoutes,IGMP,orDHCPtabtocontinue.
5.4.4.3.5.1 Configuration | Routing | Routes

UsethispagetoenterstaticroutesforIPtrafficoverthesatelliteortoanotherdeviceonthe
localLAN.

Figure517.Configuration|Routing|Routespage
Add New Route

UsethissectiontodirectlyaddaRouteTableentry:

Index(readonly)Thisistheinternaltableindexthatisautomaticallyassignedandcannot
beedited.
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DescriptionEnteralabelstringinthistextbox.Thislabelhelpstomaintainthenetwork.
Theassignednamemustbeuniqueandcannotcontainanywhitespace.

Dest.IP/MaskEnteraDestinationIPAddress/MaskintheformXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX/YY.

Interf.UsethedropdownmenutoselecttheInterfaceastoWANortoLAN.

NextHopIPEnterthedesiredNextHopIPAddressfortoLANroutes.NotethatnoNext
HopentryisneededfortoWANroutes.

Header Comp. Use the dropdown menu to Disable or Enable Header Compression
operation.

Payload Comp. Use the dropdown menu to Disable or Enable Payload Compression
operation.

Enterthedesiredinformation.Click[AddEntry]whendone.Theindexautomaticallyincrements
tothenextavailablenumberwhenthenewrouteisadded.
Delete Route
EnterRoute Index toDelete.Click [Delete Entry]whendone.Thisdeletes thespecifiedroute
entryfromtheroutetable.
Route Table (Edit)

UsethetextboxesanddropdownmenustoeditallcurrentRouteTableentries,asdescribed
previouslyfortheAddNewRoutesection.

Click[SubmitChanges]tosavethesesettings.
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5.4.4.3.5.2 Configuration | Routing | IGMP

ThispagepermitsuseofInternetGroupManagementProtocol(IGMP)withconfiguredmulticast
routes.

IGMP, when enabled, responds to IGMP queries for the configured multicast routes on the
transmit side and generates IGMP queries on the receive side. If there are no active IGMP
receiversontheLAN,itwillstopforwardingthemulticasttraffic(receivedfromthesatellite)to
theLAN.

Figure518.Configuration|Routing|IGMPpage
IGMP
UsethedropdownmenutoselectIGMPasEnable.
IGMP Configuration
The acceptable/valid operating ranges are provided in this section in parentheses, where
applicable.

VersionUsethedropdownmenutoselectIGMPv1,IGMPv2,orIGMPv3.

Last Member Query Interval (125) This is the maximum response time inserted into
groupspecificqueriesthataresetinresponsetoLeaveGroupmessages,andisalsoamount
of time between groupspecific query messages. This value may be tuned to modify the
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"leavelatency"ofthenetwork;areducedvalueresultsinreducedtimetodetectthelossof
thelastmemberofagroup.

Enteravalue,inseconds.Thedefaultis1second.

Query Interval (160) This is the interval between general queries sent by the unit. By
varying the query interval, the administrator may tune the number of IGMP messages on
thesubnet;notethatlargernumberscausetheIGMPqueriestobesentlessoften.

Enteravalue,inseconds.Thedefaultis1second.

Query Response Interval (125) This is the maximum response time inserted into the
periodic general queries. By varying the Query Response Interval, the administrator may
tune the burstiness of IGMPmessages on the subnet; note that larger values make the
trafficlessburstyashostresponsesarespreadoutoveralargeinterval.

Enteravalue,inseconds.Thedefaultis10seconds.

The number of seconds assigned to the Query Response Interval must be less
thantheQueryInterval.

IGMP Table
This readonly table lists the IGMP Groups that are active on the unit. This allows the user to
determine which services are being used and the minimum time before a service will be
terminated.

Click[Refresh]toupdatethissectionwithitslatestavailablestatistics.

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5.4.4.3.5.3 Configuration | Routing | DHCP

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows a device to be configured automatically,
eliminatingtheneedforinterventionbyanetworkadministrator,andprovidesaserverlocated
atthehubforkeepingtrackofdevicesthathavebeenconnectedtothenetwork.Thisprevents
twodevicesfromaccidentallybeingconfiguredwiththesameIPAddress.

Figure519.Configuration|Routing|DHCPpage
DHCP Relay
TheCDM840DHCPRelayfeatureallowstheoperatortodeployasingleDHCPserveratthehub
thatmanagesallofthedevicesthroughouttheoperator'sremotenetworks.Whenadeviceon
theCDM840networkissuesaDHCPrequest,itisrelayedtotheDHCPserverasspecifiedbythe
"RelayIPAddress".TheDHCPresponseisthensentdirectlytotherequestingdevice.

Relay Feature Use the dropdown menu to select the DHCP Relay feature as Enable or
Disable.

RelayIPAddressSpecifytheIPAddresstobeusedfortheDHCPserveratthehubinthe
formXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.


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5.4.4.3.6 Configuration | Compression
Use the Configuration | Routing | Routes page (Sect. 5.4.4.3.5.1) to enable or

disableHeaderandPayloadCompressionoperation.

UsethispagetoconfigurethePayloadandHeaderCompressionfeature,ifenabled.

Figure520.Configuration|Compressionpage
Refresh Rates
Allrefreshratesareenteredasthelimitofpacketsperfullheader:

HeaderCompressionforUDPUserDatagramProtocolpacketslimit.

HeaderCompressionforRTPRealTimeProtocolpacketslimit.

HeaderCompressionforallothersDefaultprotocolpacketslimit.

PayloadCompressionPayloadCompressionpacketslimit.

SetthedesiredCompressionconfigurations.Click[Submit]tosave.
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5.4.4.3.7 Configuration | WAN Pages

ClicktheQoSorLabeltabtocontinue.
5.4.4.3.7.1 Configuration | WAN | QoS

ADVANCED QUALITY OF SERVICE is available only when this optional FAST Feature
hasbeenactivated.

TheappearanceofthispagechangesdependingontheselectedQoSControlMode.

(Top)QoSControlMode=OFF
(Bottom)QoSControlMode=Diffserv(Banner,VFP,MenuBarnotshown)
Figure521.Configuration|WAN|QoSpage
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(Top)QoSControlMode=Max/Pri(ority)
(Bottom)QoSControlMode=Min/Max(Banner,VFP,MenuBarnotshown)
Figure522.Configuration|WAN|QoSpage(cont)
QoS Control
TheQosControlsectionistypicalforallactiveconfigurations.
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ModeUsethedropdownmenutoselectQoSoperationasOff,DiffServ,Max/Pri(ority),
orMin/Max:

o OffThismodedisablesQoS.Insteadofanoperablepage,theConfiguration|WAN|
QoSpageappearsasshownattopinFigure521.

o DiffServThismodeallowstheCDM840tooperateinDifferentiatedServices(DiffServ)
Mode to make it fully compliant to the Differentiated Services QoS RFC (Request For
Comments) standards. The Configuration | WAN | QoS page appears as shown at
bottominFigure521.

o Max/Pri(ority)Thismodeprovidesmultileveltrafficprioritizationwiththeabilityto
limitmaximumtrafficperpriorityclass.TheConfiguration|WAN|QoSpageappears
asshownattopinFigure522.

o Min/Max This mode provides a Committed Information Rate (CIR) to each user
defined class of traffic with the ability to allow a higher burstable rate depending on
availability. The Configuration | WAN | QoS page appears as shown at bottom in
Figure522.

Segmentation and Reassembly (SAR) SAR is an adaptive process recommended for Tx
DataRates<700kbps.Atlowerdatarates,itimprovesthejitterandlatencyperformance
forhighprioritypackets.UsethedropdownmenutoDisableorEnableSAR.

Setthedesiredconfigurationsinthissection.Click[Submit]tosave.
Differentiated Services (Diffserv)

TheDifferentiatedServicessectionappearsonlywhenQoSControlMode=DiffServ.

IndexTheautomaticallyassignedspecificruleinternalindexnumberisidentifiedhere.

PriorityIPtrafficisprioritizedbasedupontheDSCP(DiffServCodePoints)ClassSelector
Precedence.
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PerHop Behavior (PHB) This is the Traffic class that determines how packets will be
forwarded.

Codepoint(DSCP)ThisistheCodePointvaluefortheTypeofService(ToS)byteintheIP
header.

The option is provided to configure each queue to one of the following attributes. The
acceptable/validoperatingrangesareprovidedinthissectioninparentheses,whereapplicable.

ServiceRate(Kbps)(0.000/(TxDataRate))Theminimumbandwidthwillbeservedfirst
among the Assured Forwarding (ASFD) classes in case of bandwidth availability once Class
Selector7throughClassSelected1havebeenserviced.

Drop Precedence ASFD Class 4 through 1 Code Points (b100xx0, b011xx0, b010xx0, and
b001xx0)carrythedropprecedencevalue(xx).Incaseofnetworkcongestion,aWeighted
Random Early Detection (WRED) congestion avoidance algorithm is imposed on these
queuestodropthepacketsrandomlyratherthantaildrop.

LowDropPrecedence(%full)(0100)Incaseofcongestion,theWREDisappliedafterthe
queue depth exceeds the configured percentage value assigned for the Drop Precedence
valueb001.

Med.DropPrecedence(%full)(099)Incaseofcongestion,theWREDisappliedafterthe
valueb010.

HighDropPrecedence(%full)(099)Incaseofcongestion,theWREDisappliedafterthe
valueb011.

Setthedesiredconfigurationsinthissection.Click[Submit]tosave.
QoS Rules Table (Edit)

ThisreadonlypagesectionappearswhenQoSControlMode=Max/Pri(ority)orMin/Max.

FortheMax/Pri(ority)page:

F
FortheMin/Maxpage:

T
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TheIndexcolumnidentifiestheautomaticallyassignedspecificruleinternalindexnumber.For
descriptionoftheremainingitemsintheQoSRulesTable,seethenextsection(AddNewQoS
Rule).
Add New QoS Rule / Delete Rule

ThispagesectionappearswhenQoSControlMode=Max/Pri(ority)orMin/Max.

FortheMax/Pri(ority)page:

FortheMin/Maxpage:

Typicalforeitherpageversion,enterorselectthedesiredinformation.Click[AddRule]when
done.Theindexautomaticallyincrementstothenextavailablenumberwhenaddinganewrule.

Fromlefttoright:

ProtocolUsethedropdownmenutoselecttheprotocolforthespecificruleasUDP,TCP,
ICMP,RTP,VOICE,VIDEO,RTPS,FTP,HTTP,TELNET,SMTP,SNMP,orAllIP.

SrcIP/MaskEntertheSourceIPAddress/MaskhereintheformXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX/YY.

Dest IP/Mask Enter the Destination IP Address/Mask here in the form
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX/YY.

MinSrcPort/MaxSrcPort/MinDstPort/MaxDstPortEntertheSource/Destination
Portsinthesecolumns.

MinBW(Kbps)(Min/Maxpageonly)/MaxBW(Kbps)Enterthebandwidthvaluesin
thesecolumns.

Priority(Max/Pri(ority)pageonly)Usethedropdownmenutoestablishthepriorityfor
thespecificrule,from1(Highest)to8(Lowest).

WRED Use the dropdown menu to Disable or Enable WRED (Weighted Random Early
Detection).

FilterAllUsethedropdownmenutoDisableorEnabletheflowfilterforthespecificrule.

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EnterRuleIndextoDeleteEnteraspecificruleindex,andclick[DeleteRule]whendone.This
deletesthespecifiedentryfromtheQosRulesTable.
5.4.4.3.7.2 Configuration | WAN | Label

UsethispagetoassignuptofourGenericStreamEncapsulation(GSE)labels.

Figure523.Configuration|WAN|Labelpage
Receive WAN Labels

EdittheLabel1throughLabel4textboxestosuit.Eachlabelhasavalidrangeof1to2047.

The assigned Receive WAN Labels must match the WAN Labels assigned in the
CDM800 Gateway Router Route Table. Refer to the CDM800 Gateway Router
InstallationandOperationManualfortheCDM800configurationinformation.

Createthedesiredlabels.Click[Submit]tosave.
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5.4.4.3.8 Configuration | BUC (Block Upconverter)

ThispageisoperationalonlywhenanoptionalBLOCKUPCONVERTERisinstalled.

Use this page to configure Block Upconverter parameters, and to display the BUC status for
LBandoperation.

Figure524.Configuration|BUCpage
BUC Control

BUCLOFreq(MHz)(300065000)EntertheBUCLocalOscillatorfrequencyinMHz.

BUCPowerSupplyUsethedropdownmenutoselecttheBUCPowerSupplyaseither
OfforOn.

BUC 10 MHz Reference Enable Use the dropdown menu to select the BUC 10 MHz
ReferenceEnableaseitherOfforOn.

BUC Low Current Limit (mA) (04000) Enter the BUC low current alarm limit in 100mA
increments.

BUC High Current Limit (mA) (04000) Enter the BUC high currentalarmlimit in100 mA
increments.

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SetthedesiredBUCconfigurations.Click[SubmitBUCControl]tosave.
BUC Status
BUCPowerSupply,BUCVoltage(V),andBUCCurrent(mA)WhenthepresenceofBUCPower
Supply is detected, it is acknowledged here and its voltage and current information is
continuouslymonitoredandisprovidedonareadonlybasis.

5.4.4.3.9 Configuration | LNB (Low Noise Block Downconverter)

This page is operational only when an optional LOWNOISE BLOCK DOWNCONVERTER is
installed.

UsethispagetoconfigureLowNoiseBlockDownconverterparameters,andtodisplaytheLNB
statusforLBandoperation.

Figure525.Configuration|LNBpage
LNB Control

LNBFrequency(300065000)Enteravalue(inMHz)fortheLNBFrequency.

RxLOFrequencyUsethedropdownmenutodesignatetheRxLocalOscillatorFrequency
asaHIGH(+)orLOW()limit.

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LNBDCPowerUsethedropdownmenutoselectthepowerasOff,13V,18V,or24V.

LNBReferenceEnableUsethedropdownmenutoEnableorDisabletheLNBReference.

LNBCurrentThreshold(LowandHigh)(0500)Enteravalue(inmA)foreitherfunction.

SetthedesiredLNBconfigurations.Click[SubmitLNBControls]tosave.
LNB Status
ThisreadonlysectionprovidestheLNBCurrent(mA)andLNBVoltage(V)information.


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5.4.4.3.10 Configuration | ECM (Entry Channel Mode)

This page is operational only when the optional dSCPC FAST feature and VIPERSAT
MANAGEMENTSYSTEM(VMS)isinstalledandenabled.
Appendix G. ENTRY CHANNEL MODE SWITCHING in the VMS v3.x.x VIPERSAT

ManagementSystemUserGuide(CEFDP/NMN/22156)
Use this page to configure ECM (Entry Channel Mode). ECM provides a method for remotes
requiring dSCPC access channels to either enter the network initially or reenter the network
afterapowerorserviceoutage.

Figure526.Configuration|ECMpage
ECM Remote Configuration


ModeUsethedropdownmenutoselectoperationasDisabled,Offline,Wait,orOnline.
Click[Submit]whendone.

Multicast IP Enter the IP address for the Multicast of the Transmission Announcement
Protocol(TAP)messagethatissentoutbytheCDD880MultiReceiverRoutertoallofthe
associatedCDM840RemoteRoutersinthatgroup.
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Group ID (0255) Enter the Group ID number for the CDD880 to which this CDM840
belongs.

PowerHuntEnableUsethedropdownmenutoselectthisfunctionasDisableorEnable.
Whenenabled,thetransmissionpowercontrolfeaturefortheunitmodulatorisactivated
whileinEntryChannelMode(ECM).Thisfunctionprovidescompensationduringperiodsof
impairedtransmissionorforinstanceswhentheinitial(baseline)powervalueisinsufficient,
andassistsinmaintainingreturnlinkintegrity.

RxLOFrequencyAssignavalue,inMHz,totheRxLO(LowOscillator)Frequency.

TxLOFrequencyAssignavalue,inMHz,totheTxLO(LowOscillator)Frequency.

BasePower(40.00.0)Enterthepowerlevel,indBm,fortransmissionoftheAlohaECM
signal. This level was determined for this CDM840 when its terminal was commissioned,
andmustbecalibratedwiththesatelliteprovider.

ECM Remote Status (read-only)

Cycle Length The Cycle Length is the total length of time, in milliseconds, between the
start of a transmission and the completion of the transmission cycle (TAP) transmitted by
the CDD880 to the CDM840 Remote Routers in the ECM group. It is the product of the
number of slots and the slot length (consisting of the preamble, data slot size, and guard
band).

AlohaStateTheAlohaStateindicatesthecurrentstateofthisunitduringtheECMcycle:

State Description
Idle Unitisnottransmitting;eitherinactiveorwaitingforswitchingassignment.
Active Unitisactivelytransmitting(probing)totheHubforeitherregistrationor
requestforswitchingtodSCPC.
Switched RemotehassuccessfullyswitchedfromECMtodSCPC.

Current Tap Indicates current value of sequential progression of TAP message
transmission.Rangesfrom0to255,thenrepeats.

CurrentSlotThetimeslotnumberthathasbeenassignedtothisunitinthetransmission
cycleforswitchingfromECMtodSCPC.

Home State Revert Timer The time, in seconds, that must pass without receiving
communications from the HCC (Hub Channel Controller i.e., Demod #1 on the CDD880,
thedesignatedECMcontroller)TAPmessagebeforethisunitisrevertedfromdSCPCmode
backtoECMtoreestablishcommunicationssettingsforreceivingtheTAP.Thisparameter
issetintheVMS.
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ProbingDurationAmountoftime,inseconds,thatthisunithasbeentransmittingtothe
HCCtorequestregistrationandswitchout.

SecondsUntilNextProbeThetimeperiod,inseconds,beforethisunitwillagaintransmit
totheHCC.
5.4.4.3.11 Configuration | dSCPC (Dynamic Single Carrier Per Channel)

This page is operational only when the optional dSCPC FAST feature and VIPERSAT
MANAGEMENTSYSTEM(VMS)isinstalledandenabled.

TheoptionaldSCPC(DynamicSingleCarrierperChannel)FASTfeatureisusedtoenabledynamic
allocationandsharingofbandwidthamongusers.UsethispagetoconfiguredSCPCoperation.

Figure527.Configuration|dSCPCpage
Load Switching Configuration


ModeUsethedropdownmenutoselectoperationasDisabledorEnabled.Click[Submit]
whendone.
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Step Up Threshold (0100) Enter the percentage of bandwidth use that will trigger a
switch up from the present SCPC rate to a higher rate to ensure that there is sufficient
bandwidth available for current conditions. Note that this value must be greater than the
value specified for the SCPC Step Down Threshold. A typical setting for this parameter is
95%.

Step Down Threshold (0100) Enter the percentage of bandwidth use that will trigger a
switchdownfromthepresentSCPCratetoalowerratetoensureefficientbandwidthusage
for current conditions. Note that this value must be less than the value specified for the
SCPCStepUpThreshold.Atypicalsettingforthisparameteris65%.

Delay (150) Enter the Switching Delay period, in seconds, to ensure that a premature
switchupordownintheSCPCratedoesnotoccurduetoatemporaryriseorfallintraffic.

ExcessCapacity(0100)EntertheExcessCapacitydataratepercentagetobeaddedtothe
SCPCdatarate.Thissettingmakesadditionalbandwidthavailableforwhendemandarises
whileminimizingStepUpswitchingevents.
ToS Switching Configuration

EnableUsethedropdownmenutoselectoperationasDisabledorEnabled.

Max # of Sessions (per ToS Id) (1127) Allows setting a limit for the number of active
sessionsforaparticularToSswitchtype.Notethattheoveralllimitforactivesessionsinthe
networkis127.

(ToS Rules Table)

Fromlefttoright:

IndexTheautomaticallyassignedspecificruleinternalindexnumberisidentifiedhere.

Name(120characters)Enteratextlabelforcircuitidentification.

ID(163)EnteranintegervaluefortheToSID.

Type (64254) Enter an integer value for the Switch Type to inform the VMS what
switchingpolicytouse.

SCPCDataRate(1616000)Enterthedesireddatarate,inkbps,forthisservicetype.

Timeout(060)Enterthetimersetting,inseconds,forrestoringthehomestatecondition
oncedatapacketflowstops.

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ToeditaToSSwitchingConfigurationrule:

Edittheinformationforthespecificindexedrule.Click[Change]whendone.

TodeleteaToSSwitchingConfigurationrule:

Click[Delete]todeletethespecificindexedrulefromtheToSRulesTable.

ToaddaToSSwitchingConfigurationrule:

Entertheinformationforthenewrule.Click[AddEntry]whendone.Therulewillbeassignedto
the next incremented index number, with [Change] and [Delete] functionality assigned to the
newentry.

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5.4.4.4 Status Pages

TheStatuspagesprovidestatus,eventlogging,andoperationalstatisticswindows.

ClicktheStatisticsorMonitortabtocontinue.
5.4.4.4.1 Status | Statistics Pages

ClicktheTraffic,Router,Compression,QoS,E1,orTrendingtabtocontinue.
5.4.4.4.1.1 Status | Statistics | Traffic

Use this page to view readonly, abridged status windows pertaining to the basic operational
statisticsfortheEthernet,Modulator,andDemodulatortraffic.

Figure528.Status|Statistics|Trafficpage
Ethernet Statistics
Fromlefttoright:

Column Description
Total Pkts Xmitted Total number of packets transmitted.
Total Pkts Recd Total number of packets received.
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Column Description
UC Pkts Xmitted Unicast packets transmitted.
UC Pkts Rcvd Unicast packets received.
MC Pkts Xmitted Multicast packets transmitted.
MC Pkts Rcvd Multicast packets received.
Current Xmitted (kbps) Most recent transmitted data rate (in kilobits per second).
Current Rcvd (kbps) Most recently received data rate (in kilobits per second).
Maximum Xmitted (kbps) Peak transmitted data rate (in kilobits per second).
Maximum Rcvd (kbps) Peak received data rate (in kilobits per second).
Mod Statistics
Fromlefttoright:

Column Description
Pkts Xmitted Packets transmitted.
UC Pkts Xmitted Unicast packets transmitted.
MC Pkts Xmitted Multicast packets transmitted.
Pkts Dropped Packets dropped.
UC Pkts Dropped Unicast packets dropped.
MC Pkts Dropped Multicast packets dropped.
Current (kbps) Most recent symbol rate (in kilobits per second).
Maximum (kbps) Peak symbol rate (in kilobits per second).
Total Bytes Xmitted Total number of bytes transmitted.
Demod Statistics
Fromlefttoright:

Column Description
Pkts Recd Packets received.
UC Pkts Rcvd Unicast packets received.
MC Pkts Rcvd Multicast packets received.
Pkts Dropped Packets dropped.
UC Pkts Dropped Unicast packets dropped.
MC Pkts Dropped Multicast packets dropped.
Cur Rate (kbps) Most recent symbol rate (in kilobits per second).
Max Rate (kbps) Peak symbol rate (in kilobits per second).

Click[ClearAllStats]todeleteallexistingentriesfromtheTrafficStatisticspage.
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5.4.4.4.1.2 Status | Statistics | Router

Usethispagetoviewcumulativetrafficinformation.

Figure529.Status|Statistics|Routerpage
Clear Statistics
Click[Clear]toclearalloperationalstatisticsfromthebuffer.
Interface Counters / Router Counters / Management Counters

Foreachsection,click[Refresh]toupdatethesectionwithitslatestavailablestatistics.
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5.4.4.4.1.3 Status | Statistics | Compression

Use this page to view readonly cumulative WAN, Payload Compression, and Header
Compressionstatistics.

Figure530.Status|Statistics|Compressionpage
Clear Compression Counters

Click[Clear]toclearallcompressionstatisticsfromthebuffer.
WAN / Payload Compression / Header Compression Statistics

Click[Refresh]toupdatethesepagesectionswiththelatestavailablestatistics.

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5.4.4.4.1.4 Status | Statistics | QoS

TheappearanceofthispagechangesdependingontheselectedQoSControlMode.

(Top)PagewithQoSControlMode=OFF,Max/Pri(ority),orMin/Max
(Bottom)PagewithQoSControlMode=Diffserv(Banner,VFP,MenuBarnotshown)
Figure531.Status|Statistics|QoSpages

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Clear QoS Counters
TheClearQoSCounterssectionistypicalforallpageconfigurations.Click[Clear]to
clearalloperationalstatisticsfromthebuffer.

QoS Statistics
The appearance of the QoS Statistics section differs depending on the active page
configuration. See the Configuration | WAN | QoS page for the definition of the
terms used in this table. Click [Refresh] to update this section with the latest
availablestatistics.

WhenQoSControlModeissettoOff,Max/Pri(ority)orMin/Max:

WhenQoSControlModeissettoDiffServ:

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5.4.4.4.1.5 Status | Statistics | E1 pages

Use these readonly pages to view cumulative E1 traffic information. Select the Transmit or
Receivetabtocontinue.
5.4.4.4.1.5.1 Status | Statistics | E1 | Transmit

Figure532.Status|Statistics|E1|Transmitpage
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E1 Transmit Packet Statistics

Fromlefttoright:

Column Description
Priority as related to E1 configuration (inband
E1 Priority
signaling/configuration is always conveyed as Priority 1).
QoS Index System-assigned Quality of Service Index.
Tx Packets Number of packets transmitted.
Dropped Packets Number of packets dropped (errors or bandwidth limitations).
Tx Packet Rate (pkts/s) Packet rate (packets per second).
Tx Data Rate (kbps) Data rate ( kilobits per second).


Click[Clear]toclearallE1TransmitPacketstatisticsfromthebuffer.
E1 Transmit Statistics
Row Description
Compression Error Count Number of compression errors detected.
Number of status packets transmitted (status packets are
Tx Status Packet Count
transmitted every 500ms).


Click[Clear]toclearallE1TransmitPacketstatisticsfromthebuffer.
Transmit Time Slot Status (Auto Detected)

SlotNumbered0through31.

TypeSlotsaredetectedasIdleorActive.Idletimeslots,oncedetected,donotutilize
bandwidth.

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5.4.4.4.1.5.2 Status | Statistics | E1 | Receive

Figure533.Status|Statistics|E1|Receivepage
Clear E1 Receive Statistics

Click[Clear]toclearallE1ReceiveStatisticsfromthebuffer.
E1 Receive Packet Statistics

Fromlefttoright:

Column Description
Rx Packets Number of RAN packets received.
Discarded Packets Number of discarded Rx packets (errored packets).
Rx Packet Rate (pkts/s) Current number of packets received (packets per second).
Rx Data Rate (kbps) Current Rx data rate (kilobits per second).


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E1 Receive Statistics
Fromlefttoright:

Row Description
Decompression Error Count Number of decompression errors detected.
Receive Status Packet Count Number of status packets received (status packets are received
every 500ms).
Jitter Buffer Overflow Count Number of times that the jitter buffer has overflowed (indicates too
much data; jitter latency is not set high enough if count increases
consistently).
Jitter Buffer Underflow Count Number of times that the jitter buffer has underflowed (indicates not
enough data; jitter latency is not set high enough if count increases
consistently).

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5.4.4.4.1.6 Status | Statistics | Trending
AppendixC.WAN/RANOptimization
ThispageprovidesanupdatinggraphicalrepresentationofseveralIPtraffichandlingstatistics.
When the presence of the optional E1 FAST feature is detected and enabled, E1 RAN
Optimizationtrendingcharacteristicsarealsoprovided.

Figure534.Status|Statistics|Trendingpage(20minutesselected)

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Toinitializethepage:SelecttheTimeSpanforthegraphsas20minutes,3Days,or30Days.
Allowafewsecondsforthegraphsonthepagetovisuallyupdatetothedesiredtimespan.
Traffic Throughput (kbps)

Thisgraphprovidesanadjustablerepresentationofutilizationofallavailabledatatraffictypes:

Type Description
WANE1 WANdatarateassociatedwithE1/RANtraffic.
WANIP WANdatarateassociatedwithIPtraffic.
WANTotal WANdataratetotal(WANE1+WANIP).
E1Ingress DatarateofE1timeslotscarried(64K*numberoftimeslots).
TrafficEtherIngress DatarateofEthernettraffic(WAN/E1ingressutilization).
ModemTxDatarate Modemtransmitdatarate.

Selectasmanyorasfewoftheapplicabletypesfromthelegendtotherightofthegraph.Allow
afewsecondsforthegraphtodisplaytheselectedtrafficdatatypes.
RAN Link Quality

ThisgraphprovidestheperformanceindicatorfortheTxRANLinkQualitymetric,aqualitative
measure of the voice quality predicated by a) the level of compression, and b) traffic packet
optimization required to accommodate the incoming traffic into the available WAN (satellite)
bandwidth.

AssociationoftheLinkQualityMetrictoitscomparativeLinkQualityisasfollows:

LinkQuality
LinkQuality
Metric
8 Excellent
7 VeryGood
6 Good
5 Fair
4 Average
3 Poor
2
VeryPoor
1

Notethat8onthegraphindicatesthehighestquality,withnovoicetrafficoptimization.
RANOp Savings
This graph provides the performance indicator for Tx RAN Optimization on the actual
percentageofsavingsbasis.
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5.4.4.4.2 Status | Monitor

Usethisreadonlypagetoviewtheunittemperature,alarmssummary,plusascrollablewindow
thatdisplaysanyeventsandalarmsasloggedbytheunitduringnormaloperation.

Figure535.Status|Monitorpage
System Monitor
This section provides the operating temperature of the unit (C). Click [Refresh] as needed to
updatethisdisplay.
Alarms
ThissectionprovidesanoveralltallyoftheUnit,Tx,Rx,BUC,LNB,andTrafficEthernetalarms
compiledsincetheloggingbufferwaslastcleared.

Click[RefreshAlarms]toupdatethissectionwiththelatestavailableinformation.
Events
EacheventoralarmisloggedwithaDateandTimestamp,andaDescriptionisprovided.

Click[RefreshEvents]toupdatetheEventstablewiththemostrecentlyrecordedevents.

Click [Clear Event Table] to delete all existing log entries from the Events log. The log is then
resettoone(1)entry:INFOEventLogCleared.
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5.4.4.5 Utility Pages

ClicktheUtilityorReboottabtocontinue.
5.4.4.5.1 Utility | Utility

Use this page to access a variety of toplevel system operation controls, stored unit
configurations,andtestutilities.

Figure536.Utility|Utilitypage
Modem
UnitNameTheproduct(e.g.,CDM840)isidentifiedhere.
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SystemContact/SystemLocationEmailandtelephonecontactinformationforComtech
EFDataCustomerSupportareprovidedhere.


SetTime(hh:mm:ss)UseHH:MM:SSformat(whereHH=hour[00to23],MM=minutes
[00to59],andSS=seconds[00to59])toenteratime.

SetDate(dd/mm/yy)UsetheEuropeantimeformatDD/MM/YY(whereDD=day[01to
31],MM=month[01to12],andYY=year[00to99])toenteradate.


CircuitIDEnteraCircuitIDstringconsistingof4to24characters,andthenclick[Submit]
tosave.

G.703ClockExtendedModeUsethedropdownmenutoselectthisoperatingmodeasOff
orOn,andthenclick[Submit]tosave.

10MHzInternalAdjustmentEnteravaluefrom999to(+)999tosettheadjustmentfor
theInternal10MHzHighStabilityReference,andthenclick[Submit]tosave.

TestModeUsethedropdownmenutoselectthisoperatingmodeasfollows:

o NormalModeThismodeclearsanytestmodesorloopbacks,andplacestheunitback
intoanoperationalstate.

o TxCWThistestmodeforcesthemodulatortotransmitapurecarrier(unmodulated).

o TxAlt1/0Thistestmodeforcesthemodulatortotransmitacarriermodulatedwithan
alternating1,0,1,0pattern,atthecurrentlyselectedsymbolrate.Thiscausestwodiscrete
spectrallinestoappear,spacedat+/halfthesymbolrate,aboutthecarrierfrequency.
Usethismodetocheckthecarriersuppressionofthemodulator.

SelectthedesiredTestMode.Click[Submit]toexecute.
Save/Load Configuration
Thissectionallowstheusertosaveandthenload(recall)upto10configurationsets:

To save a configuration set: First, adjust all operational configuration parameters to suit.
Then, use the top (Save) Select Location dropdown to select 1 through 10. Finally, click
[SaveConfiguration]tostoretheconfigurationsettings.

Toload(recall)aconfigurationset:Usethebottom(Load)SelectLocationdropdowntofirst
select1through10,andthenclick[LoadConfiguration]torecalltheselectedconfiguration
settings.
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BERT Config
(WhereBERTistheacronymforBitErrorRateTest)Usethedropdownmenusto:

ConfiguretheTxorRxBERTStateasOnorOff.

ConfiguretheTxorRxBERTPatternas2^231(2231)or2047.

SetErrorInsertionaseitherOffor10E3.

SelectthedesiredBERTsettingsinthissection.Click[Submit]tosavethesettingsandexecute
thetest.
BERT Monitor
ThissectiondisplaystheongoingBERT.Click[Restart]torestarttheBERTMonitor.Otherwise,
click[Update]torefreshatestalreadyinprogress.

TheCDM840willnotacceptIPtrafficwhileaBERTisinprogress.
Redundancy
Iftheunitispartofa1:1or1:NredundantpairofCDM840s,andthisunitiscurrentlyonline,
click[ForceRedundancySwitch]tocausetheunittoswitchtostandby.
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5.4.4.5.2 Utility | Reboot

UsethispagetoperformasoftrebootoftheCDM840.Notethatthefunctionofthispageis
identicaltotheSystemRebootsectionoftheAdmin|Firmwarepagedescribedearlier.

Figure537.Utility|Rebootpage
System Reboot
Click[Reboot]toreboottheunit.Adialoguebox
appears to prompt continuation or cancellation
oftherebootprocess:

Click [OK] to continue the reboot process, or
[Cancel] to abort the process and return to the
Utility|Rebootpage.

Once the reboot process resumes, the Utility | Reboot page is replaced with the dynamic
messagePleasewait...CDM840isrebooting,loginavailableinXXXsecondsthetimecount
decrementsto0secondsbeforetheunitreboots.Afterthereboot,loginisrequiredonceagain
toresumeuseoftheWebServerInterface.

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Chapter 6. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT
MANAGEMENT
6.1 Introduction
1. ToproceedwithSerialbasedRemoteProductManagement,assumptionsaremadethat:
TheCDM840isoperatingwiththelatestversionfirmwarefiles.

o ThePCserialportisconnectedtotheCDM840rearpanelCONSOLEportusingausersuppliedserialcable.

o ThePCEthernetportisconnectedtotheCDM840rearpanelMANAGEMENT|FE10/100BaseTEthernetport
withausersuppliedhub,switch,ordirectEthernetcableconnection.

o ThePCisrunningaterminalemulationprogram(foroperationoftheCDM840SerialCommandLineInterface)
andacompatibleWebbrowser(foroperationoftheCDM840WebServerInterface).
TheCDM840ManagementIPAddresshasbeennotedusingtheCDM840SerialCommandLineInterface(CLI).
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2. USEOFTHESERIALBASEDREMOTEPRODUCTMANAGEMENTINTERFACEISRECOMMENDEDONLYFORADVANCED
USERS.ALLOTHERUSERSARESTRONGLYENCOURAGEDTOUSETHECDM840WEBSERVERINTERFACEFORMONITOR
ANDCONTROL(M&C)OFTHECDM840.SEECHAPTER5.ETHERNETBASEDREMOTEPRODUCTMANAGEMENT.

Figure 6-1. CDM-840 Serial Interface Example

CDM840SerialRemoteProductManagementisavailablethroughtheEIA232operationalinterface,wheretheControllerdevice(the
userPCoranASCIIdumbterminal)isconnecteddirectlytotheTargetdevice(theCDM840RemoteRouter,viaitsDB9MCONSOLE
port). This connection makes possible serial remote monitor and control (M&C) of the CDM840 through its Serial Command Line
Interface(CLI).

Through this EIA232 connection (for the control of a single device), data is transmitted in asynchronous serial form, using ASCII
characters. Control and status information is transmitted in packets of variable length in accordance with the structure and protocol
definedlaterinthischapter.

AccesstotheCLIisaccomplishedwithausersuppliedterminalemulatorprogramsuchasTeraTermorHyperTerminal.Usethisutility
programtofirstconfigureserialportcommunicationandterminaldisplayoperation:

38400bps(BaudRate) 8DataBits 1StopBit
Parity=NO PortFlowControl=NONE DisplayNewlineRx/Tx:CR
LocalEcho=OFF
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When the usersupplied terminal emulator program is configured correctly, upon powerup of the CDM840, the CLI Info Screen
appears,followedbytheCLIcommandpromptCDM840>.Fromhere,typehelp[cr]or?[cr](withoutthequotes)todisplaythe
CDM840availablecommandsandqueries,andtoreviewinstructionsforusingtheinterface.
6.2 Remote Commands and Queries Overview
6.2.1 Basic Protocol

InanEIA232configuration,theControllerdeviceisconnecteddirectlytotheTargetdeviceviaatwowireplusgroundconnection.All
dataistransmittedinframedpacketsasasynchronousserialcharacters,suitablefortransmissionandreceptiontotheControllerusinga
universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART). ControllertoTarget data is carried via EIA232 electrical levels on one conductor,
andTargettoControllerdataiscarriedintheotherdirectionontheotherconductor:

ControllertoTarget: The Controller device (e.g., the user PC/CLI) is used to transmit instructions (commands) to or to
requestinformationfrom(queries)theTargetdevice(i.e.,theCDM840).

TargettoController:TheTarget,inreturn,onlytransmitsresponseinformationtotheControllerwhenspecificallydirectedby
theController.

For Serial Remote Control, all issued commands (ControllertoTarget) require a response (TargettoController). This response is
eithertoreturndatathathasbeenqueriedbytheController,ortoconfirmtheTargetsreceiptofacommandtochangetheTargets
configuration.
6.2.2 Packet Structure

Theexchangeofinformationistransmitted,ControllertoTargetandTargettoController,inpackets.Eachpacketcontainsafinite
numberofbytesconsistingofprintableASCIIcharacters,excludingASCIIcode127(DELETE).

Inthiscontext,theCarriageReturnandLineFeedcharactersareconsideredprintable.Withoneexception,allmessagesfromController
toTargetrequirearesponsethiswillbeeithertoreturndatathathasbeenrequestedbytheController,ortoacknowledgereceptionofan
instructiontochangetheconfigurationoftheTarget.

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Controller-to-Target (Issued Command or Query)
Start of Packet Target Address Address Delimiter Instruction Code Code Qualifier Optional Arguments End of Packet
< 0000 (default) / = or ? Carriage Return
ASCII code 60 ASCII code 47 ASCII codes 61 or 63 ASCII code 13
(1 character) (4 characters) (1 character) (3 characters) (1 character) (n characters) (1 character)

PacketExample: <0000/RSH=30[cr]

Target-to-Controller (Response to Command or Query)
Start of Packet Target Address Address Delimiter Instruction Code Code Qualifier Optional Arguments End of Packet
> 0000 (default) / = or ? Carriage Return
ASCII code 62 ASCII code 47 ASCII codes 61 or 63 ASCII code 13
(1 character) (4 characters) (1 character) (3 characters) (1 character) (n characters) (1 character)

PacketExample: >0000/BBU=107[cr][lf]

Detaileddescriptionofthepacketcomponentsfollow.
6.2.2.1 Start of Packet

ControllertoTarget:Thisisthecharacter<(ASCIIcode60).
TargettoController:Thisisthecharacter>(ASCIIcode62).

The<and>charactersindicatethestartofpacket.Theymaynotappearanywhereelsewithinthebodyofthemessage.
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6.2.2.2 Target Address

InEIA232applications,thisvalueissetto0000.

The Target Address designates the packet destination. The Controller does not have its own address. After the
Controller sends a packet with the designated Target Address, the Target responds to the Controller, using this
same address, to indicate the source of the packet.
6.2.2.3 Address Delimiter

Thisistheforwardslashcharacter'/'(ASCIIcode47).
6.2.2.4 Instruction Code

Thisisathreecharacteralphabeticsequencethatidentifiesthemessagesubject.

Whereverpossible,theinstructioncodeshavebeenchosentohavesomesignificancee.g.,MLCforManagementLinkConfiguration,
IPAforManagementIPAddress,etc.Thisaidsinthereadabilityofthemessage,shoulditbedisplayedinitsrawASCIIform.

Onlyuppercasealphabeticcharactersmaybeused(AtoZ,ASCIIcodes6590).
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6.2.2.5 Instruction Code Qualifier

Thisisasinglecharacterthatfurtherqualifiestheprecedinginstructioncode.CodeQualifiersobeythefollowingrules:

FromControllertoTarget,theonlypermittedcharactersare:

Character Definition
= This character is used as the Assignment Operator (AO). It establishes that the Instruction Code that precedes it is to
(ASCII code 61) be used as a command to assign or configure operation. The instruction set that follows serves to assign the Targets
new parameter setting or operational value.
Example: In a message from Controller-to-Target, IG1=aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd/yy means set the GE Port IP address to
aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd/yy
? This character is used as the Query Operator (QO). It establishes that the Instruction Code that precedes it is to be used
(ASCII code 63) as a query that returns the Targets current configured parameter setting or operational value.
Example: From Controller-to-Target, IG1? means whats the current GE Port IP address?

FromTargettoController,theonlypermittedcharactersare:

= This character is used in two ways:
(ASCII code 61) a. If the Controller sends a query to the Target for example, IG1? (meaning whats current GE Port IP address?) the
Target responds with IG1= aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd/yy, the value for that queried parameter.
b. If the Controller sends an instruction to set a parameter to a particular value, and the value sent is valid, the Target
acknowledges the message and responds with IG1= (with no message arguments).
? If the Controller sends an instruction to set a parameter to a particular value, and the value sent is not valid, the Target then
(ASCII code 63) acknowledges the message and responds with, for example, SRC? (with no message arguments). This indicates that there
was an error in the message sent by the Controller.
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! If the Controller sends an instruction code that the Target does not recognize, the Target responds by echoing the invalid
(ASCII code 33) instruction, followed by !
Example: ABC!
* If the Controller sends the command to set a parameter to a particular value, and the value sent is valid BUT the router will
(ASCII code 42) not permit that particular parameter to be changed at present, the Target acknowledges the message and responds with,
for example, MLC* (with message arguments).
# If the Controller sends a correctly formatted command, BUT the unit is not in Remote Mode, it does not allow
(ASCII code 35) reconfiguration and responds, for example, with MLC#.
6.2.2.6 Optional Message Arguments

Argumentsarenotrequiredforallmessages.ArgumentsareASCIIcodesforthecharacters0to9(ASCIIcodes48to57),period.
(ASCIIcode46),andcomma,(ASCIIcode44).
6.2.2.7 End of Packet

ControllertoTarget:ThisistheCarriageReturn([CR])character(ASCIIcode13).

TargettoController:ThisisthetwocharactersequenceCarriageReturn,LineFeed([cr][lf])(ASCIIcodes13and10).Bothindicate
thevalidterminationofapacket.
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6.3 Remote Commands and Queries

TheSerialCommandLineinterface(CLI)(theController),shownpreviouslyinFigure61,isusedtoissueremotecommandsand
queriestotheCDM840(theTarget).FromtheCLIcommandpromptCDM840>typeinthecommandorquerypacket,usingthe
formatexplainedpreviously,fortransmissiontotheCDM840.

Forexample:CDM840><0000/LC1=3[cr]

ThetablethatfollowsprovidesaquickreferencetotheInstructionCodesavailableatpresentforM&CoftheCDM840.TheCand
Qcolumns,whenmarkedwithanX,denotewhetherthatInstructionCodeisCommandOnly,QueryOnly,orCommandandQuery.

INSTRUCTION
USEDTO... C Q Page
CODE
DPW Resettheusernameandpasswordtocomtech/comtechdefaults X 59
GLG SetGPSinformation X 59
IG1 SetorquerytheIPAddressandnetworkprefixfortheGEEthernetPort X X 510
IPA SetorquerytheIPAddressandnetworkprefixfortheManagement|FEport X X 510
LC1 SetorquerythelinkconfigurationfortheGEEthernetPort X X 510
MAC QuerytheuniquerouterMACAddress X 510
MG1 QuerytheuniqueGEportMACAddress X 510
MLC SetorquerythelinkconfigurationfortheManagement|FEPort X X 511
NPS QuerythenegotiatedportspeedsfortheGEandManagement|FEports X 511
REN QuerythecurrentEs/Novalue X 511
SRC SetorquerytheSNMPReadCommunityString X X 511
SWC SetorQuerytheSNMPWriteCommunityString X X 511

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TheseInstructionCodesareexplainedincompletedetailinthetablesthatfollow.NotethattheTargettoControllerInstructionCode
Qualifiers,describedearlier,thatappearintheResponsetoCommandcolumncarrythefollowingmeanings:

=MessageOK.
?ReceivedOK,butinvalidargumentswerefound.
*MessageOK,butnotpermittedincurrentmode.
#MessageOK,butunitisnotinRemotemode.
!Invalidinstruction.
Command Query
Parameter Number of Response to
(Instruction Description of Arguments (Instruction & Response to Query
Type Arguments Command
& Qualifier) Qualifier)
Default DPW= N/A Command Only. DPW= N/A N/A
Passwords Resets the admin username/password to: DPW?
Username = comtech DPW*
Password = comtech DPW#
Geographical GLG= 18 bytes Command Only. GLG= N/A GLG= AAAAOOOOOXN
Log Information Format is: AAAAOOOOOXNNNNNNNN, where: GLG? NNNNNNN
A = Latitude, (See Description of
O = Longitude, Arguments)
X = exclusion zone status (0 or 1),
N = name of satellite used
Data is stored in the file GPS.log. Data in the log file older then one year is
removed from the log file.
The format of the text in the log file is a single GLG command per line:
WWWWSSSSSSSSFFFFFFFFBBBBBBBBMAAAAOOOOONNNNNNNN, where:
W = hex representation of the weeks field (weeks since 1/6/1980)
S = hex representation of the seconds field (seconds this week)
F = hex representation of the tx frequency
B = hex representation of the tx symbol rate
= bitmap for exclusion setting from user, and if we are locked from the router bit 0 =
lock, bit 1 = exclusion bit
A = Latitude from user input
O = Longitude from user input
= String for satellite name (doesn't have to be 8 chars exactly, but can't be more then 8)
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Command Query
GE Address IG1= 18 bytes numerical Command or Query. IG1= IG1? IG1=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/yy
Sets the IP Address and network prefix for the 10/100/1000 BaseT GE Ethernet IG1? (see Description of
port, in the form aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd/yy, where: IG1* Arguments)
(Permitted ranges cannot all be zero) IG1#
aaa = 0-223
bbb = 0-255
ccc = 0-255
ddd = 0-255
yy = network prefix (range: 8 to 31)
Other restrictions:
If aaa>191, prefix may not be less than 24.
If aaa>127, prefix may not be less than 16.
Example: IG1=010.006.030.001/24
Management IP IPA= 18 bytes numerical Command or Query. IPA= IPA? IPA=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/yy
Address Sets the IP Address and network prefix for the 10/100 Base T Ethernet IPA? (see Description of
management port, in the form aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd/yy, where: IPA* Arguments)
(Permitted ranges cannot all be zero) IPA#
aaa = 0-223
bbb = 0-255
ccc = 0-255
ddd = 0-255
yy = network prefix (range: 8 to 31)
Example: IPA=010.006.030.001/24
GE Link LC1= 1 byte, value 0 thru Command or Query. LC1= LC1? LC1=x
Configuration 5 GE Interface mode, where: LC1? (see Description of
0=Auto Negotiate LC1* Arguments)
1=1000Mbps -Full Duplex LC1#
2=100Mbps Full Duplex
3=100Mbps Half Duplex
Management N/A 12 bytes, alpha- Query only. N/A MAC? MAC=aabbccddeeff
MAC Address numerical Returns the unique MAC Address for the router. (see Description of
Example: MAC=0006B00001C2 Arguments)
GE MAC N/A 12 bytes, alpha- Query only. N/A MG1? MG1=aabbccddeeff
Address numerical Returns the unique GE MAC Address. (see Description of
Example: MG1=0006B00001C2 Arguments)
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Command Query
Management MLC= 1 byte, value 0 thru Command or Query. MLC = MLC ? MLC =x
Link 5 Management Interface mode, where: MLC? (see Description of
Configuration 0=Auto Negotiate MLC * Arguments)
1=reserved MLC #
Actual N/A None Query only. N/A NPS? NPS=ab
Negotiated Port Returns actual negotiated port speed in the form ab, where: (see Description of
Speed a = GE 1 negotiated port speed. Arguments)
b = the management port negotiated port speed.
a, b have the following values:
0 = Link down
1=100 Full
2=100 Half
3=10 Full
4=10 Half
5=1000 Full
Reported Es/No N/A 5 bytes Query Only. N/A REN? REN=sxx.x
Returns current Es/No of demodulator where: (see Description of
s = 0 or - (negative sign, if needed, zero otherwise) Arguments)
xx.x = value between 00.0 to 35.0 dB.
Resolution = 0.1 dB.
Returns 999 if demod is unlocked.
Returns 35.0 for values greater than 35.0dB.
Note: This query provides a fast Es/No reading that is updated in the background
10 times per second, and is also averaged in the background over the previous 16
returned values.
SNMP Read SRC= 16 bytes, Command or Query. SRC = SRC? SRC =x
Community characters, no SNMP read community string. SRC! (see Description of
spaces Example: <1/SRC=public Arguments)
Note: Empty string is not allowed.
SNMP SWC= 16 bytes, Command or Query. SWC = SWC? SWC =x
Write characters, no SNMP write community string. SWC! (see Description of
Community spaces Example: <1/SWC =public Arguments)
Note: Empty string is not allowed.

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Appendix A. FAST
A.1 FAST Overview
TheCDM840RemoteRouterincorporatesanumberofoptionalfeatures.Inordertopermita
lowerinitialcost,theunitmaybepurchasedwithonlythedesiredfeaturesenabled.

If, at a later date, the user wishes to upgrade the functionality of a unit, Comtech EF Data
providesFullyAccessibleSystemTopology(FAST),whichpermitsthepurchaseandinstallation
of options through special authorization codes. These unique Fast Access Codes may be
purchasedfromComtechEFDataduringnormalbusinesshours,andthenloadedintotheunit
usingtheWebServerInterface(accessibleviatheMANAGEMENT|FEportlocatedontheunit
rearpanel).

FASTSystemTheory:FASTfacilitatesonlocationupgradeoftheoperatingfeaturesetwithout
removingaunitfromthesetup.WithFASTtechnology,operatorshavemaximumflexibilityfor
enablingfunctionsastheyarerequired.

FAST allows an operator to order a unit precisely tailored for the initial application. When
servicerequirementschange,theoperatorcanupgradethetopologyoftheunittomeetthose
requirementswithinminutes.ThisacceleratedupgradecanbeaccomplishedbecauseofFASTs
extensiveuseoftheprogrammablelogicdevicesincorporatedintoComtechEFDataproducts.

FAST Implementation: Comtech EF Datas FAST system is factoryimplemented in the unit. All
FAST options are available through the basic platform unit at the time of order FAST allows
immediateactivationofavailableoptions,afterconfirmationbyComtechEFData,throughthe
WebServerInterface.

FASTAccessibleOptions:Hardwareoptionscanbeorderedandinstalledeitheratthefactoryor
inthefield.Inthefield,theoperatorcanselectoptionsthatcanbeeasilyactivated,depending
on the current hardware configuration of the unit. The unique access code that is purchased
fromComtechEFDataenablesconfigurationoftheavailablehardware.
A1
Appendix A MN-CDM840
A.2 FAST Activation via the Web Server Interface

See Sect. 5.4.4.2.3 Admin | FAST for the complete information on using the

CDM840WebServer(HTTP)InterfacetoactivateFASTFeatures.

FigureA1.CDM840WebServer(HTTP)InterfaceADMIN|FASTpage
The CDM840 Web Server Interface Admin | FAST page (Figure A1) is used for complete
management of FAST Features. The page lists the status and availability of all FAST options;
upgrade of the router features using the FAST Code entry/option activation controls is also
accomplishedhere.

A2
Appendix B. FEC (FORWARD
ERROR CORRECTION)
B.1 FEC Overview
ThemethodofFEC(ForwardErrorCorrection)usedbytheCDM840RemoteRouterdependson
thedirectionofsignalprocessinginuse:

Onthereceive(Rx)side,theCDM840operateswitherrorcorrectionbaseduponthe
DVBS2 standard for QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK and 32APSK with concatenated Low Density
ParityCode(LDPC)andBoseChaudhuriHocquenghem(BCH).

Onthetransmit(Tx)sideoftheCDM840,acompletelynewfamilyofshortblockLDPC
codes called VersaFEC is used. A patentspending technology wholly owned and
developedbyComtechEFDataandCEFDsisterdivisionComtechAHACorp.(theVersaFEC
nameisatrademarkregisteredtoComtechAHA),VersaFECisidealforlowerdatarates
thatdemandtheshortestpossiblelatency.
B.2 DVB-S2: LDPC and BCH

TheDVBS2specificationhasdefinedanewgenerationofperformancethatbooststhroughput
by about 30% over DVBS using the same amount of bandwidth. This new type of coding and
modulationfarexceedsthecapabilityofconcatenatedViterbiandReedSolomoncoding.

LDPC and BCH is also a concatenated error correction technique. LDPC is a very powerful coding
schemewithsignificant,NearShannonBoundPerformance.Insomecases,asthecarriertonoise
ratioincreases,theLDPCerrorcorrectionstartsflaringtowardanerrorfloorsoBCHerrorcorrection
followsLDPCandeliminatestheflareforanypracticalrangeoferrorrates.

LDPCalsofunctionsdifferentlythanViterbidecodingbyusingiterativedecoding.Inthisprocess
the data initially corrected by the LDPC decoder is reencoded and run through the decoder
againtocorrectadditionalerrors.KeytothisisthesoftdecisionoutputfromtheLDPCdecoder
and a highspeed processor operating at a rate much higher than the data rate. The LDPC
decoder runs the iterative process as many times as possible before corrected data is finally
outputtomakewayforanewblockofdataenteringthedecoder.LDPCalsousesinterleavingto
spread the errors. In contrast, Viterbi error correction operates by passing data through the
convolutionalerrorcorrectionprocessusingasingleerrorcorrectionpass.
B1
Appendix B MN-CDM840

TheerrorcorrectingcapabilityofLDPCisimprovedbyusinglargeblocksizes.Largeblocksizes
can increase latency in low bit rate applications (typically less than 2Mbps). In oneway
broadcast applications this is not a drawback. Links with LDPC normally operate at multi
megabitdatarateswherelatencyeffectsareminimal.ThestandardblocksizeforLDPCis64,800
bits,andforlowerdatarateapplicationsthereisashortframeblockat16,800bitsthatsuffers
onlyasmallerrorcorrectingloss(0.2to0.5dB)comparedtothestandardblock.
B.2.1 Range of Data Rates

FortherangeofDataRates,refertoSect. 1.4 SUMMARY OF SPECIFICATIONS.
B.2.2 BER, QEF, Eb/No, Es/No Spectral Efficiency, and Occupied Bandwidth
Depending upon the operating mode, the DVB standard uses different modes of specifying
performancewithaunitinIFLoopandAdditiveWhiteGaussianNoise(AWGN):

DVBS2 standard: "Quasi Error Free" (QEF) is defined as "less than one uncorrected
erroreventpertransmissionhouratthelevelofa5Mbit/ssingleTVservicedecoder",
approximately corresponding to a Transport Stream Packet Error Ratio equal to a
PER<107 before demultiplexer. A packet is defined as block of 188 byte MPEG frame
sizedata.
Es/Novs. Eb/No: TheDVBS2standard commonly refers tothe useof Es/No insteadof
Eb/No.Whenlinksoperateataconstantsymbolratethisisagoodmethodforcomparing
theperformanceofdifferentmodulationtypesandcoderates.
Therelationbetweenthetwoquantitiesisgivenby:
Eb/No = Es/No 10log(Spectral Efficiency)
OccupiedBandwidth:Occupiedbandwidthisdefinedasthebandwidthbetween10dB
pointsofthepowerspectraldensity,whichareapproximately:
OccupiedBandwidth=1.19xSymbolRate,for35%Rolloff
=1.15xSymbolRate,for25%Rolloff
=1.12xSymbolRate,for20%Rolloff
* Taken at the -10 dB points on the plot of power spectral density, the occupied bandwidth is 1.19 x Symbol
Rate for 35%, and 1.15 x Symbol Rate for 25%.
B.3 VersaFEC (Short-block LDPC)

While LDPC coding represents a significant development in the area of FEC, and the
performance of LDPC is exceptional in terms of coding gain, its higher latency is considered
disadvantageousinsomeapplications.

SincetheintroductionofComtechsLDPC,researchintowaystoreducetheblocksizeofLDPC
(and hence its latency) while preserving the coding gain performance very close to the
B2
ShannonboundhasresultedinthedevelopmentofasetofVersaFECcodeswithtwodistinct
purposes:

1) Toprovideanexpandedchoiceofcombinationsofmodulationandcodingthatsignificantly
reduceslatencywithoutcompromisingcodinggainperformance.

2) Toprovidecombinationsofmodulationandcoding(MODCODs)thatarenotonlysuitablefor
Constant Coding and Modulation (CCM) applications, but are also the basis for a patent
pendingAdaptiveCodingandModulation(ACM)system.

VersaFECisofferedwithasufficientrangeofcoderatesandmodulationtypesthatoptimizelink
performanceundermostconditions.TheperformanceoftheVersaFECcodescomparedwiththe
ShannonboundisshowninFigureB1.

NotethatSNRisusedinplaceofEb/NoaconventionforcomparingACMMODCODs.SNRis
definedasEb/No+10log(SpectralEfficiency).

Figure B-1. The VersaFEC Codes versus Shannon Capacity
Thereare12MODCODsintheVersaFECset(Table B1).Themodulationtypes(BPSK,QPSK,8
QAM and 16QAM) and the code rates have been chosen to give a continuous progression of
performance in terms of both Eb/No and spectral efficiency an essential aspect of a well
engineeredACMsystem.
B3

Table B-1. The VersaFEC MODCOD set
Spectral Latency at
Block size, Typical Eb/No, for Min. Data Rate, Max. Data Rate,
Modulation Code Rate Efficiency, 64 kbps, in
bits BER = 5 x 10 -8 CCM mode CCM mode
bps/Hz milliseconds
BPSK 0.488 0.49 2k 2.4 dB 26 16 kbps 2.19 Mbps
QPSK 0.533 1.07 4.1k 2.2 dB 53 18 kbps 4.80 Mbps
8-QAM 0.642 1.93 6.1k 4.6 dB 89 31 kbps 8.67 Mbps
8-QAM 0.711 2.13 6.1k 5.2 dB 93 35 kbps 9.60 Mbps
8-QAM 0.780 2.34 6.1k 5.6 dB 97 38 kbps 10.53 Mbps
16-QAM 0.731 2.93 8.2k 6.3 dB 125 47 kbps 13.16 Mbps
16-QAM 0.780 3.12 8.2k 7.0 dB 129 50 kbps 14.04 Mbps
16-QAM 0.829 3.32 8.2k 7.5 dB 131 54 kbps 14.91 Mbps
16-QAM 0.853 3.41 8.2k 8.0 dB 132 55 kbps 15.35 Mbps
B.3.1 Range of Data Rates

Fortherangeofdatarates,refertoSect. 1.4 SUMMARY OF SPECIFICATIONS.
B.4 CDM-840 Rx/Tx Error Performance Characteristics

For Rx DVBS2 Operation: Figure B2 through Figure B5 illustrate the guaranteed error
performancecharacteristicsoftheCDM840whilereceivingwithNormalframes(64,800bits),
Pilots ON. QPSK 1/4, 1/3, 2/5 are shown for information only and are not available in the
CDM840.

For Tx VersaFEC Operation: Figure B6 through Figure B9 illustrate the guaranteed error
performancecharacteristicsoftheCDM840.
B4
Figure B-2. DVB-S2 QPSK Packet Error Rate versus Es/No

(QPSK 1/4, 1/3, and 2/5 provided for information only)
B1
Figure B-3. DVB-S2 8PSK Packet Error Rate versus Es/No

B2
Figure B-4. DVB-S2 16APSK Packet Error Rate versus Es/No

B3
Figure B-5. DVB-S2 32APSK Packet Error Rate versus Es/No

B4
Eb/No in dB
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1E-1
Comtech VersaFEC Codec

Uncoded Rate 0.488 BPSK
BPSK/QPSK
1E-2
1E-3
Rate
0.488
BPSK
1E-4
Typical performance shown -

guaranteed performance curve
is 0.3 dB to the right
1E-5
1E-6
1E-7
1E-8
1E-9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
BER
Figure B-6. VersaFEC Codec BPSK, Rate 0.488

B5
Eb/No in dB
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1E-1

Uncoded
Rate 0.533, 0.631, 0.706,
BPSK/QPSK and 0.803 QPSK
1E-2
Rate Rate Rate Rate

1E-3
0.533 0.631 0.706 0.803
QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK
1E-4
Typical performance shown -

guaranteed performance curves
are 0.3 dB to the right
1E-5
1E-6
1E-7
1E-8
1E-9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
BER
Figure B-7. VersaFEC Codec QPSK, Rate 0.533, 0.631, 0.706 and 0.803

B6
Eb/No in dB
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1E-1

Uncoded Rate 0.642, 0.711, 0.780
BPSK/QPSK
1E-2
8-QAM
Rate Rate Rate

0.642 0.711 0.780
8-QAM 8-QAM 8-QAM
1E-3
Uncoded
8-PSK
1E-4
1E-5
1E-6
1E-7
Typical performance show -

are 0.3 dB to the right
1E-8
1E-9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
BER
Figure B-8. VersaFEC Codec 8-QAM, Rate 0.642, 0.711, and 0.780

B7
Eb/No in dB
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1E-1

Rate 0.731, 0.780, 0.829
Uncoded BPSK/QPSK and 0.853 16-QAM
1E-2
Uncoded 16-QAM
Rate Rate Rate Rate
0.731 0.780 0.829 0.853
16-QAM 16-QAM 16-QAM 16-QAM
1E-3
1E-4
1E-5
1E-6
1E-7
Typical Performance shown -

are 0.3dB to the right
1E-8
1E-9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
BER
Figure B-9. VersaFEC Codec 16-QAM, Rate 0.731, 0.780, 0.829 and 0.85
B8
Appendix C. WAN/RAN
OPTIMIZATION
C.1 Overview
The CDM840 supports E1 RAN (Radio Access Network) Optimization as a FAST option. This
appendix provides detailed information about Comtech EF Datas patent pending RAN
Optimization technology, which is designed to provide maximum savings while maintaining
superiorvoicequality.
C.1.1 Radio Access Network (RAN)

Figure C-1. 2G / 3G Radio Access Network (RAN)
FigureC1illustratestypical2Gand3GRadioAccessNetworks.

Inthecellularnetwork,theRANconnectscellsitenodeswithcentralsitenodes:

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ForGlobalSystemforMobileCommunications(GSM)/2G,theBaseTransceiverStations
(BTS)connecttotheBaseStationControllers(BSC)viatheAbisinterface.Voice,dataand
signalingaretransportedoveroneormoreE1s.

ForUniversalMobileTelecommunicationsSystems(UMTS)/3G,theNodeBconnectsto
theRadioNetworkController(RNC)viathelubinterface.Voice,dataandsignalingare
transportedoveroneormoreE1susingAsynchronousTransferMode(ATM).
C.1.2 RAN Inefficiency

The 2G/3G RAN design is not efficient for satellite backhaul. For example, in the GSM Abis
interfaceshowninFigureC2,theresourceallocationisonafixedbasis(oneormoreE1sper
BTS), irrespective of the actual traffic. Within the E1, the Time Slots (TS) are dedicated to
signaling,voiceanddataperTransceiver(TRX).

Figure C-2. Typical Abis Map
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C.2 E1 RAN Optimization

Jointly developed by Comtech EF Data, CEFD sister division Comtech AHA Corp., and CEFD
subsidiary Memotec Inc., RAN Optimization technology significantly reduces the Wide Area
Network(WAN)/satellitebandwidthrequiredtocarryanE1bearerusedforcellularbackhaul.

RAN Optimization allows the transmit modem data rate to be reduced relative to the input
terrestrialdatarate,thusallowingthetransportofauserselectablechannelsubsetofbearerE1
usinglessbandwidth.Inthereceivedirection,thedataisrestoredtotheE1formatfortransport
overtheG.703E1interface.

The process is designed to allow varying levels of optimization to accommodate the incoming
terrestrial data in the reduced modem data rate. Optimization performance depends on the
traffic profile and the difference between the terrestrial data rate (based on input timeslot
selection) and the transmit modem data rate. The optimization is performed in hardware for
optimalperformance.

Theuserhascompletecontroloverthedesiredlevelofoptimizationbyselectingthetimeslots
to be optimized, and the transmit modem data rate. Depending on the traffic profile, typical
bandwidthreductionof3035%canbeachievedwithlittleornoimpacttothevoicequality.

UsershavetheoptiontoreduceWANbandwidthbyasmuchas60%relativetotheingressdata
rate this allows the users to achieve desired bandwidth savings while maintaining desired
voicequality.

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C.2.1 Process Overview

Figure C-3. RAN Optimization (GSM Abis Interface)

Onthetransmitside,theprocessforRANOptimizationissummarizedasfollows:

Theincoming64kbpsTimeSlotsaredemultiplexedintoTrafficChannels(TCH);

TCHareinspectedinrealtimetoidentifySignaling,Voice,Data,andIdle;

IdleTCHareremoved;

SilenceframesareremovedfromtheVoicechannel;

SignalingandDataTCHarecompressedusinglosslesscompression;

O&Mframesarecompressedusinglosslesscompression;

Voiceframesarecompressedusinglosslesscompression;

PreemptiveBandwidthManagementtomaintainservicequality;

Theoptimizedpayloadissenttothemodemfortransmission.

Onthereceiveside,thisprocessisreversed,recreatingtheE1fortransmissionovertheG.703
E1interface.

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C.2.2 WAN Link Dimensioning and Pre-emptive Bandwidth Management

RANtrafficvariesovertimevariationsduringthedaythatpeakatcertaintime(s),andlonger
term variation as user density/profile(s) changes. The WAN link can be dimensioned to
accommodate the peak traffic, or it can be dimensioned to meet a statistically derived value
(e.g.averagetraffic).

Dimensioning the WAN link for peak traffic may not be economically viable. However,
dimensioning the WAN link for average traffic has its challenges. Specifically: What happens
whentheoptimizedtrafficexceedsWANcapacity?

TypicalofmostothervendorsRANoptimizationsolutions,FigureC4showstheoptimizedAbis
trafficasafunctionoftime,dependingontheBTStrafficload.Theredlineisthepredefined
WAN link capacity (assuming 35% target optimization). Each time the optimized Abis traffic
exceedsWANcapacity,packetsaredroppedandthevoicequalitydegradesdramaticallyeven
leadingtodroppedcallsorintheworstcase,causingBTSdrop.

Figure C-4. Optimized Abis Traffic without Pre-emptive BW Management
ThesimplisticpacketdropemployedbymostvendorsincaseofWANcongestionhaspotentially
disastrouseffectsonvoicequalityandcallhandlingtheresultscanincludeclicks,blankcalls,
and eventually call drops, especially if the BCCH channel of the TRX is impacted. In the worst
case,itmayevenleadtoBTSdrop.

Tocompensate,mostothervendorsolutionsareforcedtooverdimensiontheWANlink,which
leads to significant inefficiencies. This methodology should not be acceptable to mobile
operators.AgoodRANoptimizationsolutionshouldbenearlytransparent,andshouldprovide
thesamelevelofservicetothemobilecustomersaswhenthereisnoRANOptimizationwhile
providingasignificantreductioninRANtransmissionbandwidth.

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As implemented by Comtech EF Data, the superior method of handling WAN congestion is to

perform preemptive and selective voice packet discard. Comtech EF Datas RAN Optimization
solutionemploysasophisticatedbandwidthmanagementcapabilitytomaintainServiceQuality.
The signaling and O&M traffic is always protected from being dropped in case of WAN
congestion this ensures that the BTS/NodeB stays connected and synchronized. The
bandwidth manager smoothes peak traffic variation before the optimized RAN traffic reaches
the available WAN capacity this mechanism maintains good voice quality while effectively
reachingtheoptimaltargetoptimizationrate.

ComtechEFDataspatentpendingalgorithmonvoicepacketdiscardisdesignedtominimizethe
impactonthevoicequality.ThisresultsinsuperiorvoicequalityandimprovedServiceQuality
even at peak hour traffic load. Implementing a RAN optimization solution without such
capabilityserveslittlepurpose.

Figure C-5. Optimized Abis Traffic with Pre-emptive BW Management

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C.2.3 Performance Monitoring

TheRANOptimizercollectsdetailedusageandperformancestatisticsthatcanbeaccessedvia
the CDM840 Web Server (HTTP) Interface Stats | Statistics | Trending page. Viewable by
selectable time spans, these graphs provide the information needed to monitor the link
performance,andtotakeappropriateactionasneeded.

See Chapter 5. ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT for
more information about the CDM-840 Web Server (HTTP) Interface and use of
the STATS | STATISTICS | TRENDING page.
C.2.3.1 Traffic Throughput (kbps)

Thisgraphillustratestheutilizationofallavailabledatatraffictypesovera20minute,3day,or
30daytimespan(thisexampleshowsthegraphwiththe20minutetimespanselected).

Notethefollowing:

Type Description
WANE1 WANdatarateassociatedwithE1/RANtraffic
WANIP WANdatarateassociatedwithIPtraffic
WANTotal WANdataratetotal(WANE1+WANIP)
E1Ingress DatarateofE1timeslotscarried(64K*numberoftimeslots)
TrafficEtherIngress DatarateofEthernettraffic
ModemTxDatarate Modemtransmitdatarate

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C.2.3.2 RAN Link Quality

ThisgraphillustratestheperformanceindicatorfortheTxRANLinkQualitymetric,aqualitative
measure of the voice quality predicated by a) the level of compression, and b) voice packet
discard required to accommodate the incoming traffic into the available WAN (satellite)
bandwidth.Thedisplayisselectablefora20minute,3day,or30daytimespan(thisexample
showsthegraphwiththe20minutetimespanselected).

AssociationoftheLinkQualityMetrictoitscomparativeLinkQualityisasfollows:

LinkQualityMetric LinkQuality
8 Excellent
7 VeryGood
6 Good
5 Fair
4 Average
3 Poor
2
VeryPoor
1

Notethat8onthegraphindicatesthehighestquality,withnovoicetrafficdiscard.

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C.2.3.3 RANOp Savings

This graph illustrates the performance indicator for Tx RAN Optimization on an actual
percentageofsavingsbasisovera20minute,3day,or30daytimespan(thisexampleshows
thegraphwiththe20minutetimespanselected).

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Notes:

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METRIC CONVERSIONS
Units of Length
Unit Millimeter Centimeter Inch Foot Yard Meter Kilometer Mile
1 millimeter 1 0.1 0.0394 0.0033 0.0011 0.001 1 x 10-6 6.214 x 10-7
1 centimeter 10 1 0.3937 0.0328 0.0109 0.01 1 x 10-5 6.214 x 10-6
1 inch 25.4 2.54 1 0.0833 0.0278 0.0254 2.54 x 10-5 1.578 x 10-5
1 foot 304.8 30.48 12 1 0.3333 0.3048 3.048 x 10-4 1.894 x 10-4
1 yard 914.4 91.44 36 3 1 0.9144 9.144 x 10-4 5.682 x 10-4
1 meter 1000 100 39.37 3.2808 1.0936 1 0.001 6.214 x 10-4
1 kilometer 1 x 106 1 x 105 3.938 x 104 3.281 1093 1000 1 0.6214
1 mile 1.609 x 106 1.609 x 105 6.336 x 104 5280 1760 1609 1.609 1
Temperature Conversions
Temperature Fahrenheit Centigrade Formulas
Water freezes 32 0 C = (F - 32) * 0.555
Water boils 212 100 F = (C * 1.8) + 32
Absolute zero -459.69 -273.16
Units of Weight
Ounce Ounce Pound Pound

Unit Gram Kilogram
Avoirdupois Troy Avoirdupois Troy
1 gram 1 0.03527 0.03215 0.002205 0.002679 0.001
1 oz. avoir. 28.35 1 0.9115 0.0625 0.07595 0.02835
1 oz. troy 31.10 1.097 1 0.06857 0.08333 0.03110
1 lb. avoir. 453.6 16.0 14.58 1 1.215 0.4536
1 lb. Troy 373.2 13.17 12.0 0.8229 1 0.3732
1 kilogram 1000 35.27 32.15 2.205 2.679 1

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Part Number MN-CDM840 Revision 1

TABLES .................................................................................................................................... VIII

FIGURES .................................................................................................................................. VIII

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 11

CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION .............................................................................................. 21

CHAPTER 3. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ...................................................................... 31

CHAPTER 4. UPDATING FIRMWARE ................................................................................. 41

CHAPTER 5. ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT ......................... 51

CHAPTER 6. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT................................ 61

APPENDIX A. FAST ............................................................................................................. A1

APPENDIX B. FEC (FORWARD ERROR CORRECTION) .................................................. B1

APPENDIX C. WAN/RAN OPTIMIZATION .......................................................................... C1

Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual

Conventions and References

Patents and Trademarks

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

A NOTE gives important information about a task or the equipment.

A REFERENCE directs the user to additional information about a task or the

Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices

Recommended Standard Designations

Safety and Compliance

Electrical Safety and Compliance

European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal

European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive

European Union Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2006/95/EC)

European Union RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)

European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive

Contacting Comtech EF Data

CDM840 Telephone +1.480.333.4357

Returning a Product for Upgrade or Repair

Figure 1-1. CDM-840 Remote Router

1.2 CDM-840 Functional Description

1.3 CDM-840 Features

1.3.1 Physical Description

1.3.2 Dimensional Envelope

1.3.3 CDM-840 Physical Features

1.3.3.1 Front Panel

Figure 1-4. CDM-840 Front Panel View

1.3.3.2 Rear Panel

1.3.3.2.1 Rear Panel Standard Features

1.3.3.2.2 Rear Panel Optional Features

1.4 CDM-840 Specifications

1.4.1 Product Feature Specifications

8 Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs):

Operating 32 to 122F (0 to 50C)

Humidity 95% maximum, non-condensing

AC 100V to 240V AC, 47-63 Hz

Transmit Power 0 to -40 dBm

LNB Voltage Selectable ON/OFF, 13V DC, 18V DC and 24V DC

Current 500 mA, maximum

Adaptive Equalizer 5-tap, selectable

Data Rate 1 168 Mbps 16 kbps 15.35 Mbps (CCM)

Encapsulation Enhanced GSE Streamline Encapsulation (SLE)

1.4.2 Bit Error Rate (BER)

1.4.3 Standard Assemblies

1.4.4 Optional Assemblies

1.4.5 Regulatory Compliance

2.2 Installation into a Rack Enclosure

Figure 2-2. Installation into a Rack Enclosure

2.2.1 Installing the Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets Kit

3.1.1 Coaxial Cable Connections