Operations Manual

IFU System Basics
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Additional IFU Link Manager Functions
The IFU Link Manager incorporates five separate tools:
IFU Navigation
This tool allows an operator to navigate through the network to the
IFU of interest, and then invoke a network management session with
the IFU. Once a session connection occurs, a workspace is created
within the GUI, along with a toolbar with the four tools for IFU
management.
IFU Administration
This tool enables the operator to:
n List users currently logged into the IFU
n Log users that have been logged into the IFU since it was
initialized
n Administer IFU access passwords
IFU Attributes
This tool allows the operator to manage all pertinent information
related to the IFU in four categories:
n General: site name, IFU address, EMS address, installation date.
n As-built factory settings: A or B radio, antenna polarization (Tx
horizontal or vertical), link type (SONET OC-3 or Fast Ethernet).
n Link: RF channel number, rain region of operation, desired grade
of service, link end-point latitude and longitude coordinates.
After these parameters are entered, the tool calculates whether the
desired grade of service can be achieved, and what the expected
fair weather modem power signal level should be.
n Inventory: serial, model, and version numbers for the IFU, and
serial numbers for internal components.
Alarm Count and Navigation
This tool provides three different functions:
Connect to a network element to
configure the IFU or monitor the
network in which it resides
“Connecting to an IFU” in the online
help
Monitor the status of IFUs in a network “Monitoring Your Network” in the
online help
Table 3-1. Network Tasks
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