Carrier Access Access Navigator Network Router User Manual


 
Access Navigator - Release 1.8 August 2003 B-3
FDL Interface
Remote Provisioning Requirements
Remote Provisioning Requirements
Remote provisioning, management, and testing of a Carrier Access remote terminal requires the following
software versions and interconnecting DS1 or T1 link settings.
Access Navigator Remote Provisioning Requirements
l Software version: 1.20 or higher
l DS1 type: Drop
l DS1 framing: ESF
l DS1 FDL protocol: CAC
The Access Navigator communicates over the FDL using a Carrier Access FDL protocol that is
compatible with the AT&T 54016 standard supported by the Access Bank II.
Access Bank II Remote Provisioning Requirements
l Software version: 2.21 to 2.99
l T1 framing: ESF
l T1 FDL protocol: AT&T 54016
To support remote provisioning, the Access Bank II family requires Controller card software version
between 2.21 and 2.99. Software upgrades for versions 2.00 through 2.20 are available through the
distributor or dealer from which you purchased the Access Bank II. Hardware and software upgrades
are required for even older Controllers. To display the software version, connect the Access Bank II to
your computer with Carrier Access Remote Monitor software, select the “Maintenance, DIP Switches”
tab, and either click the “Read Current Screen from Access Bank 2” icon or click the “Read Current
Screen from Unit” from the “Connection” dropdown menu.
Adit 600 TDM Remote Provisioning Requirements
l Software version: 1.4.1 or higher
l T1 framing: ESF
l T1 FDL protocol Not applicable
The Access Navigator can transport management commands to the Adit 600 over the FDL link. This
feature enables the Network Operations Center to manage the Adit 600 using Telnet and IP connections
to the Access Navigator.