Imaster NCE Web LCT User Guide
Imaster NCE Web LCT User Guide
V100R019C00
User Guide
Issue 09
Date 2021-12-07
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Intended Audience
The Web LCT User Guide describes how to install and start the Web LCT, and also
describes the features and functions of the Web LCT.
This document guides the user to understand basic operations of the Web LCT.
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Contents
Preface Reuse............................................................................................................................... ii
1 Installation Guide.................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Preparing to Install................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1.1 Hardware and Software Requirements........................................................................................................................ 1
1.1.2 Obtaining Software............................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.1.3 Verifying Downloaded Software Packages by Using PGPVerify.......................................................................... 4
1.2 Installing Web LCT.................................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.2.1 Performing Pre-installation Checks............................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.2 Installing Web LCT Software............................................................................................................................................ 8
1.3 (Optional) Configuring Script Parameters in the Web LCT Read and Write Permission Environment
.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
1.3.1 Configuring Scripts.............................................................................................................................................................. 9
1.3.1.1 Configuring the Startup Script..................................................................................................................................... 9
1.3.1.2 Configuring the Shutdown Script............................................................................................................................. 10
1.3.2 Setting Read-Only and Writable Directories............................................................................................................12
1.3.2.1 Setting a Read-only Directory................................................................................................................................... 12
1.3.2.2 Setting a Writable Directory for NE Software Management.......................................................................... 12
1.3.2.3 Setting a Writable Directory for L3VPN................................................................................................................. 14
1.3.2.4 Setting the Installation Directory as Read-Only................................................................................................. 15
1.3.3 Generating a Writable Directory of the Web LCT.................................................................................................. 17
1.4 Configuring the Internet Explorer................................................................................................................................... 17
1.4.1 Configuring an Internet Explorer Browser as the Default Browser on a Windows 10 OS.......................17
1.4.2 Configuring a Browser Compatibility View.............................................................................................................. 18
1.4.3 Setting the Security Properties of Internet Explorer..............................................................................................19
1.4.4 Installing Security Certificates....................................................................................................................................... 20
1.5 Uninstalling Web LCT.......................................................................................................................................................... 23
2 Product Description.............................................................................................................. 25
2.1 Network Position.................................................................................................................................................................. 25
2.2 Manageable Equipment..................................................................................................................................................... 26
2.2.1 MSTP Series Equipment.................................................................................................................................................. 26
2.2.2 WDM Series Equipment.................................................................................................................................................. 27
2.2.3 RTN Series Equipment..................................................................................................................................................... 50
2.3 WDM/OTN/MSTP/RTN Features and Functions........................................................................................................ 60
5 Logging In to an NE............................................................................................................135
6 FAQs....................................................................................................................................... 137
6.1 What Do I Do If the Web LCT Login Page Does Not Open up Automatically?............................................ 137
6.2 What Do I Do If My Browser Is Closed Unexpectedly upon Web LCT Login?............................................... 139
6.3 What Do I Do If "There is a problem with this website's security certificate" Is Displayed upon Web
LCT Login?.................................................................................................................................................................................... 140
6.4 Why Cannot I Access Web LCT Through a Browser?............................................................................................. 141
6.5 How Do I Switch Among Different Web LCT Versions?........................................................................................ 141
6.6 What Do I Do If Internet Explorer Cannot Display Elements or Information Completely?......................145
6.7 What Do I Do If Internet Explorer Cannot Be Correctly Refreshed or Gives No Response?.....................146
6.8 What Do I Do If the Web LCT Displays "LCT access disabled" When I Add an NE?...................................146
1 Installation Guide
This chapter describes how to install the Web LCT on the Windows operating
systems.
Hardware Requirements
Memory 4 GB 4 GB
Software Requirements
NOTE
The Web LCT can be installed only on the simplified Chinese and English editions of
Windows OS.
In Windows, it is advisable to install the antivirus software and update it in time.
The Web LCT uses port 13443 by default. Ensure that these ports are not occupied by other
programs or blocked by firewalls.
NOTE
Context
● Each software package corresponds to a signature file. They are placed in the
same directory and released together.
● Signature files are in the .asc format and share names with software
packages. If a package is V100R019C00.zip, its signature file will be
V100R019C00.zip.asc.
● Obtain the PGPVerify tool that is used to verify the integrity of downloaded
software packages and its public key file KEYS.
a. Download the PGPVerify tool and its public key file KEYS.
Procedure
● GUI-based verification on Windows OS:
a. Double-click PGPVerify.exe to start PGPVerify tool.
b. Click Select Public Key, select the obtained public key file KEYS, and load
it.
c. Click Multiple Verify and select the D:\oss\ directory to verify all files in
it.
NOTE
● D:\oss\ indicates the directory that stores the signature file. Change it based
on site requirements. The signature file and software package must be stored
in the same directory.
● To verify a single file, click Single Verify and select the file to be verified.
The verification result may be one of the following:
NOTICE
NOTE
● Assume that the signature file and software package are stored in the D:\oss\ and
that the PGPVerify tool and the KEYS file are stored in C:\ directory.
● To verify a single file, run the C:\PGPVerify.exe" -k "C:\KEYS" -f "D:\oss
\V100R019C00.zip.asc command.
NOTE
NOTICE
----End
Procedure
Step 1 Log in to the OS as an administrator.
Step 2 Check that the Windows OS and related patches have been installed. For details,
see 1.1.1 Hardware and Software Requirements.
Step 3 Check that disk C and the disk to which the Web LCT will be installed both have
more than 10 GB free space.
Step 4 Check that the current language for non-Unicode programs is English (United
States).
----End
Prerequisites
● The Windows OS and related patches have been installed. For details about
the OS and patches, see 1.1.1 Hardware and Software Requirements.
● An administrative account is available.
● Installation software is on-hand.
Procedure
Step 1 Log in to the OS as an administrator.
Step 2 To use a green version of Web LCT, obtain the green installation package. For
example, if you are using WinRAR, select the package, right-click and choose
Extract Here from the shortcut menu.
Step 3 Optional: To keep the Web LCT secure, you can set the Web LCT installation
directory to be read-only. As the Web LCT needs to write some files during
running, you need to specify another directory and deploy the environment
variable U2000_DATA_ROOT.
1. Create a directory (for example, C:\data_weblct) that is writable when the
Web LCT is running.
NOTE
This directory must not be the one to which the Web LCT software package is
decompressed.
2. Right-click Computer and choose Properties from the shortcut menu.
3. Click Advanced system setting and click the Advanced tab.
4. Click Environment Variables. In the dialog box that is displayed, add the
environment variable U2000_DATA_ROOT and change its value to the
directory specified in Step 3.1.
5. Follow instructions provided in 1.3 (Optional) Configuring Script
Parameters in the Web LCT Read and Write Permission Environment to
modify related parameters in the Web LCT read and write permission
environment.
NOTE
If the U2000_DATA_ROOT environment variable has been deployed on the Web LCT,
clicking Print in some windows will open a dialog box where you can select the desired files
to print.
----End
NOTE
Skip this topic if you do not need to deploy a read and write permission environment.
Procedure
Step 1 After the Web LCT installation is complete, go to the directory containing the file
that starts the Web LCT, as shown in Figure 1-2.
data_weblct is the folder you need the write permission for Web LCT. Be sure to enter
the double quotation marks. Do not enter an absolute path.
----End
Procedure
Step 1 After the Web LCT installation is complete, go to the directory containing the file
that shuts down the Web LCT, as shown in Figure 1-4.
data_weblct is the folder you need the write permission for Web LCT. Be sure to enter
the double quotation marks. Do not enter an absolute path.
----End
Procedure
Step 1 Rename the Web LCT installation directory program_weblct, as shown in Figure
1-6.
NOTE
program_weblct is read-only. It stores read-only files that are required for running the Web
LCT.
----End
Procedure
1. Open the C:\program_weblct\weblct\dc\server\etc\conf\setting.cfg file to
modify the path to server logs. Add the following contents to the file as
shown in
[TraceDir]CRLF
tracedir=c:\data_weblct\dc\server\var\log
NOTE
data_weblct is the folder you need the write permission for Web LCT.
Procedure
Step 1 Open the C:\program_weblct\weblct\conf\bundles.info file to modify
com.huawei.vmf.res,4 to c:\data_weblct\weblct\plugins\com.huawei.vmf.res,4,
as shown in Figure 1-9.
NOTE
data_weblct is the folder you need the write permission for Web LCT.
----End
Procedure
Step 1 Right-click program_weblct and choose Properties from the shortcut menu.
Step 2 In the dialog box that is displayed, select the Read-only (Only applies to files in
folder) check box, as shown in Figure 1-10.
----End
Procedure
Step 1 Go to C:\program_weblct (which is read-only).
Step 2 Double-click the startweblct.bat script. The CLI pops up, indicating that some
files are copied to a writable directory.
Step 3 Check the folders parallel to program_weblct. You can find that the writable
folder data_weblct has been created.
----End
Procedure
Step 1 Right-click and choose Apps and Features from the shortcut menu. Then
choose Default apps.
Step 2 Select Internet Explorer in Web browser.
----End
Context
The Web LCT support IE browser compatibility view, if no browser compatibility
view is configured, GUIs of the Web LCT may not be displayed properly. You must
configure a browser compatibility view before using the Web LCT.
Procedure
Step 1 In the toolbar of Internet Explorer, choose Tools > Compatibility View Settings.
The Compatibility View Settings dialog box is displayed.
Step 2 In the Compatibility View Settings dialog box, add localhost to Compatibility
Views and select Display intranet sites in Compatibility View check box. See
Figure 1-13.
----End
Procedure
Step 1 Double-click the Internet Explorer shortcut icon on the desktop.
Step 2 Choose Tools > Internet Options from the main menu.
Step 3 In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Security tab and click Default Level
Step 4 Optional: If the security level of Internet Explorer is set to High, change it to
Medium-high or Medium.
Adjust the security level in the Security level for this zone area and click Apply.
Step 5 In the Internet Options dialog box, select the Local Intranet and click Custom
level.
Step 6 In the Security Settings - Local Intranet Zone dialog box, select the Initialize
and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe for scripting para and check
Enable. Click OK.
Step 7 In the Internet Options dialog box, select the Trusted sites and click Custom
level.
Step 8 In the Security Settings - Trusted Sites Zone dialog box, select the Initialize and
script ActiveX controls not marked as safe for scripting para and check Enable.
Click OK.
Step 9 In the Internet Options dialog box, click OK.
----End
Context
Security certificates need to be installed only at the first startup of the Web LCT.
Procedure
Step 1 Double-click the Decompression directory\WebLCT\startweblct.bat script to
start the Web LCT.
The There is a problem with this website's security certificate message is
displayed.
Step 2 Click Continue to this website (not recommended).
The USER LOGIN dialog box is displayed.
Step 3 Click Certificate Error and View certificates.
Step 4 In the Certificate dialog box, click the Certification Path tab.
Step 5 On the Certification Path tab page, select huaweiossCA and click View
Certificate.
Step 6 Click Install Certificate.
Step 7 In the Certificate Import Wizard, click Next.
Step 8 Optional: Click Local Machine in Store Location area and click Next.
NOTE
This operation is required only in Windows 10.
Step 9 In the Certificate Store dialog box, select Place all certificate in the following
store and click Browse.
The Select Certificate Store dialog box is displayed.
Step 12 In the Completing the Certificate Import Wizard dialog box, click Finish.
Step 15 Choose Tools > Internet Options from the main menu.
Step 16 In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Advanced tab.
Step 17 On the Advanced tab page, clear the selection of the Warn about certificate
address mismatch check box.
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Prerequisites
The Web LCT must have been shut down.
Procedure
Step 1 Double-click decompression directory\WebLCT\stopweblct.bat, stop the Web
LCT service.
Step 2 Delete the decompression directory of the Web LCT.
----End
2 Product Description
The Web LCT is an NE-layer management system for the transport network. It is
able to manage the following NEs: OSN 9560, NG WDM , and RTN.
The Web LCT manages a maximum of 32 NEs. The Web LCT accesses local NEs
through local area networks (LANs) and accesses remote NEs through data
communications channels (DCCs).
Data Management
The Web LCT does not have its own database. All operations take effect directly
on NEs. Therefore, the Web LCT does not allow users to preconfigure NEs, upload
or download NE data, and acknowledge and synchronize alarms.
NOTE
5.141.07.11(F3SCC)
(V100R007C00),
5.141.06.31(F3SCC)
(V100R006C20),
5.141.06.21(F3SCC)
(V100R006C10),
5.141.06.11(F3SCC)
(V100R006C00),
5.141.05.11(F3SCC)
(V100R005C20)
5.51.07.10
(V100R006C00),
5.51.06.10
(V100R005C00)
5.51.03.20,
5.51.02.10,
5.51.01.10
NOTE
5.76.01.20
(V100R001C01),
5.76.01.10
(V100R001C00),
5.196.11.10(CSHUF)
(V100R011C00)
NOTE
NOTE
● If the NCE/NCE Lite has logged in to the NE that you are going to manage through the
Web LCT, enable LCT Access Control and select Ethernet Access Control on the
NCE/NCE Lite.
● Web LCT does not support the following NE software management functions of DC: NE
data backup and recovery, NE software upgrade/downgrade, and NE license
management.
Browsing Alarms
On the Web LCT, users can:
● Browse the alarms that have not been reported from WDN NEs (NA).
● Browse abnormal events.
● Browse microwave link alarms of RTN NEs.
● Browse statistics on current alarms and abnormal events on the toolbar.
● Turn off the alarm indicator on cabinets.
Alarm Deletion
On the Web LCT, users can delete current alarms of NEs.
Monitoring Performance
Specifically, users can perform the following operations on the Web LCT:
NE Security Management
● NE user management: Create, modify, and delete NE users.
● NE user group management: Query the NE users included in each NE user
group.
● LCT access control: Determine whether the LCT can log in to and manage
NEs.
● Online user management: Query online users and force online users out.
● NE security parameter: Query and set NE security parameters, including the
warning displayed upon logins to NEs.
● NE security logs: Query NE security logs.
Specifically, users can perform the following operations on the Web LCT:
NOTE
For plesiochronous digital hierarchy (PDH) microwave NEs, select 1 byte (D1-D1) or 3
bytes (D1-D3).
● Set DCC transparent transmission. When Huawei OptiX series equipment is
interconnected with other vendors' equipment, D1-D3 bytes can be set to
transparently transmit the D bytes of other vendors' equipment and D4-D12
bytes can be set to process the D bytes of Huawei OptiX series equipment.
● Manage IP protocol stacks, including:
– Querying the IP routing table.
– Setting Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) parameters.
– Enabling the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) proxy for NEs.
● Manage open systems interconnection (OSI), including querying and setting
the network-level parameters and routing table.
● Manage OSI tunnels. Users can configure OSI tunnels for NEs at the edge of a
non-OSI network. Then the Web LCT is able to manage OSI NEs through the
non-OSI network.
● Support DCC transparent transmission through external clock interfaces.
Specifically, users can perform the following operations on the Web LCT.
Basic NE Configurations
● Modify NE attributes, including:
– NE name
– NE ID
– Extended NE ID
– Remarks
– Preconfiguration attributes
NOTE
● NE IDs that need to be set using a DIP switch can be modified on the Web LCT.
● When the preconfiguration function is enabled for an NE, all configurations are
performed offline on the NE without affecting any services. These configurations
will not be applied to the NE but only saved in the Web LCT database. This
function is mainly used for training, or when the NE has not been physically
installed.
● Synchronize NE time: Specify the interval or exact time to automatically align
the time of all NEs with the system time of the Web LCT server, NTP server, or
standard NTP server. You can also set the time and period for automatic NE
time synchronization.
– If you use the scheme of synchronizing with the Web LCT server, all NEs
use the Web LCT server time as the standard time. The NE time can be
synchronized with the Web LCT server time manually or automatically.
The Web LCT server time refers to the system time of the workstation or
computer where the Web LCT server is located. This scheme features easy
operation, and is applicable in networks that require a low accuracy with
regard to time.
– If you use the scheme of synchronizing with the NTP server or
synchronizing with the standard NTP server, the NE time and the Web
LCT time are synchronized with the NTP server time or the standard NTP
server time automatically. The NTP server can be the Web LCT server or a
special time server. This scheme enables the Web LCT and NEs to have a
time accuracy of one nanosecond in theory, and applies to a network
with high requirement for time accuracy.
● Display boards in plug-and-play (PnP) mode: After being inserted into slots,
boards along with their information are automatically displayed in the NE
Panel.
● Automatically disable NE functions: NE functions that affect services, such as
loopback and automatic laser shutdown (ALS), are disabled at the scheduled
time.
● Set environmental monitoring-related parameters, including:
– PMU interface
– EMU interface
– CAU interface
– TCU interface
– Temperature attributes
● Support the management of inband DCN.
● Graphically display performance events related to optical power.
● Create boards with adjustable bandwidths for preconfigured NEs.
● Support outdoor racks.
● Support auxiliary interfaces.
NE License Authorization
In the NE License Authorization window provided by the Web LCT, you can
control the basic functions, enhanced functions, and service access licenses of the
TP Assistant, which greatly increases device O&M efficiency.
Orderwire Configuration
● Set and query the orderwire phone numbers, call waiting time, and orderwire
phone port availability.
● Set and query network-wide conference call numbers.
● Set and query the length of subnet numbers and the related subnet of an
optical interface.
● Set and query the SDH network node interface (NNI) orderwire phone
numbers.
● Set and query the F1 data port.
● Set and query the broadcast data port.
Ethernet OAM
● Create and configure maintenance nodes.
● Perform a CC check.
● Perform a loopback (LB) check.
● Perform a link trace (LT) check.
● Perform performance detection.
● Enable OAM automatic discovery.
● Query the peer OAM parameters.
● Notify link events.
● Set link monitoring parameters for detecting frame error events, frame error
periods, and frame error seconds.
● Implement remote loopback.
● Implement the reporting of Ethernet OAM loopback events.
Clock Configuration
● Configuration of physical clocks
– Query the clock synchronization status.
– Set clock source priority, including:
▪ Clock subnet
▪ Clock quality
LMSP Configuration
Linear MSP protection contains 1+1 linear MSP and 1:N linear MSP. They use the
protection channel to protect services that are transmitted on the working
channel. When the working channel fails, services are switched to the protection
channel. The linear MSP applies to the POS interface and structured STM
interface.
The Web LCT supports the following functions of LMSP configuration:
● Creates a linear MSP.
● Checks the linear MSP switching status.
● Performs linear MSP switching.
MSTP Configuration
The multiple spanning tree protocol (MSTP) can be used to clear loops on a
network. Using an algorithm, the MSTP blocks redundant trails so that the loop
network can be trimmed as a non-loop tree network. In this case, broadcast
storms caused by the proliferation and endless cycling of packets on the loop
network do not occur. Different from the STP and RSTP that use only one
spanning tree to correspond to all VLANs, the MSTP introduces the mapping
between VLANs and multiple spanning trees, and therefore can forward data
according to VLAN packets and achieve load balance of VLAN data.
● Configure parameters of port groups and network bridges.
● Configure CIST and MSTI parameters.
● Query CIST status and MSTI status.
● Manage routes.
● Configure route member ports.
● Query statistics of IGMP protocol packets.
LPT Configuration
LPT is used to return the remote-end link status to the near end. The near-end
equipment performs operations depending on the remote-end link status. When
the intermediate transmission network of the services becomes faulty, the LPT
informs the access equipment at both ends of the transmission network to enable
the backup network. This ensures the normal transmission of the important data.
The Hybrid MSTP NEs support configuring point-to-point LPT and point-to-
multipoint LPT.
QoS Configuration
QoS indicates the performance of the data flow that travels through a network.
The QoS is used to ensure end-to-end service quality. The QoS cannot increase the
bandwidth, but it can minimize the delay and jitter in the network by
appropriately allocating and monitoring network resources. In this way, the quality
of important services is ensured.
The DiffServ (DS) domain consists of a group of network nodes that enable the
DiffServ function, that is, DS nodes. In a DS domain, all DS nodes use the same
service provision policy to realize the same per-hop behavior (PHB). The DS nodes
are classified into edge DS nodes and internal DS nodes. The edge DS nodes
usually perform complex flow classification on the traffic that enters the DS
domain. Traffic of different types is marked with different PHB service types. For
internal DS nodes, you need to perform only simple flow classification based on
PHB service type.
MS-PW Configuration
By creating multi-segment pseudo wires (MS-PWs) to transmit services, you can
transmit services over different networks while saving tunnel resources.
PW APS Configuration
As a network protection mechanism, PW automatic protection switching (APS) is
intended to protect the services on the working PW with a protection PW. That is,
when the working PW is faulty, the services on the working PW are switched to
the protection PW. In this manner, the services on the working PW are protected.
You can perform the following PW APS operations on a per-NE basis:
● Create a protection group.
● Bind the master and slave protection pairs.
CES Configuration
CES configuration is mainly used for transparent transmission of TDM circuit
switching data on the PSN network.
● Create PWs for a CES service.
The Web LCT supports the following functions of configuring E-line services on a
per-NE basis:
● Creates UNI-UNI E-Line services.
● Creates UNI-NNI E-Line services that are carried on ports.
● Creates UNI-NNI E-Line services that are carried on PWs.
● Creates UNI-NNI E-Line services that are carried on QinQ links.
● Configures QoS for the PWs of an E-Line service.
● Configures V-UNI groups.
● Selects the tunnel that carries PWs without interrupting services.
The Web LCT supports the following functions of configuring E-AGGR services on
a per-NE basis:
● Configures the VLAN forwarding table items of an E-AGGR service.
● Configures QoS for the PWs for an E-AGGR service.
● Configures V-UNI groups.
● Selects the tunnel that carries PWs without interrupting services.
Different VLANs are used to identify service data of different branches by using
the E-LAN service. In this way, data is shared within a branch and is isolated from
other branches. The Internet data of the HQ is also isolated from the internal
service data by using the VLAN.
The Web LCT supports the following functions of configuring E-LAN services on a
per-NE basis:
● Creates E-LAN services that are carried on port.
● Creates E-LAN services that are carried on QinQ links.
● Creates E-LAN services that are carried on PW.
● Configures QoS for the PWs for an E-LAN service.
● Configures V-UNI and NNI interfaces for an E-LAN service.
NOTE
● Web LCT cannot manage the packet boards and EoS boards of WDM or OTN devices.
Basic NE Configurations
● Synchronize NE time: Specify the interval or exact time to automatically align
the time of all NEs with the system time of the Web LCT server, NTP server, or
standard NTP server. You can also set the time and period for automatic NE
time synchronization.
– If you use the scheme of synchronizing with the NMS server, all NEs use
the NMS server time as the standard time. The NE time can be
synchronized with the NMS server time manually or automatically. The
NE License Authorization
In the NE License Authorization window provided by the Web LCT, you can
control the basic functions, enhanced functions, and service access licenses of the
TP Assistant, which greatly increases device O&M efficiency.
Orderwire Configuration
● Set a board as an orderwire board and query the orderwire board information.
● Set and query the orderwire phone numbers, call waiting time, dialing mode,
and orderwire phone port availability.
● Set and query network-wide conference call numbers.
● Set and query the length of subnet numbers and the related subnet of an
optical interface.
Overhead Configuration
Configure OTN overheads.
● Configure and query section monitoring (SM) overheads.
● Configure and query optical transmission section (OTS) overheads.
● Configure and query path monitoring (PM) overheads.
● Configure and query tandem connection monitoring (TCM) overheads.
● Query optical channel payload unit (OPU) overheads.
● Configure and query fault type and fault location reporting channel (FTFL)
overheads.
● Configure and query mulitframe structure identifier (MSI) overheads.
● Configure and query reserved for future international standardisation (RES)
overheads.
Configure SDH overheads for the OptiX OSN 8800 series.
Manage service packages for the OptiX OSN 1800, OSN 6800 and OSN 8800
series. The service package module can complete typical service configurations,
which frees engineers from having to perform onsite commissioning and also
reduces the costs involved with deployment commissioning and maintenance. In
addition, one-click configuration is supported.
Manage licenses controlling the service types and cross-connect capacity for the
OptiX OSN 8800 series and OSN 9800 series.
ROADM Configuration
By using the reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexer (ROADM) function, you
can perform add/drop and pass-through configurations for optical channels. The
WDM equipment can use the wave selective switch (WSS) to implement the
ROADM function.
● Configure ROADM based on the WSS, including the WSSD + WSSM and WSS
+ RMU/ROAM networks. This mode applies to cross-connect nodes on a ring.
● Configure ROADM based on multiplexer and demultiplexer boards:
Wavelengths cannot be groomed dynamically. This mode applies to common
nodes on chain networks.
Clock Configuration
● Specify the clock source that the SCC board traces.
● Define clock source priorities.
● Configure a clock source for a board.
● Configure transparent transmission for an external clock.
● Configure a clock for the SCC board, including:
– Configuring clocks for optical supervisory channel boards
– Specifying the clock source that the SCC board traces
– Defining clock source priorities
Dispersion Compensation
Perform 40 Gbit/s dispersion compensation configurations. The tunable dispersion
compensator (TDC) can be used for precise dispersion adjustment.
Wavelength Monitoring
On the Web LCT, you can perform wavelength monitoring management for the
OptiX OSN 6800, the OptiX OSN 1800 series and the OptiX OSN 8800 series.
WDM PRBS
On the Web LCT, you can perform pseudo-random binary sequence (PRBS) tests
on boards to check the path quality. You can also verify that the WDM link is
functioning properly before service provisioning.
FC Service Test
You can perform FC service tests on the Web LCT with the 12LOM board, instead
of the FC test instrument (such as the SmartBits). By performing such tests, you
can determine whether FC service lines and the devices under test are working
properly.
Basic NE Configurations
● Modify NE attributes, including:
– NE name
– NE ID
– Extended NE ID
– Remarks
– Gateway IP address
– Gateway port
● Synchronize NE time: Specify the interval or exact time to automatically align
the time of all NEs with the system time of the Web LCT server, NTP server, or
standard NTP server. You can also set the time and period for automatic NE
time synchronization.
– If you use the scheme of synchronizing with the Web LCT server, all NEs
use the Web LCT server time as the standard time. The NE time can be
synchronized with the Web LCT server time manually or automatically.
The Web LCT server time refers to the system time of the workstation or
computer where the Web LCT server is located. This scheme features easy
operation, and is applicable in networks that require a low accuracy with
regard to time.
– If you use the scheme of synchronizing with the NTP server or
synchronizing with the standard NTP server, the NE time and the Web
LCT time are synchronized with the NTP server time or the standard NTP
server time automatically. The NTP server can be the Web LCT server or a
special time server. This scheme enables the Web LCT and NEs to have a
time accuracy of one nanosecond in theory, and applies to a network
with high requirement for time accuracy.
● Implement automatic NE function disabling: NE functions that affect services,
such as loopback and automatic laser shutdown (ALS), are disabled at the
scheduled time.
● Set environment monitoring interfaces.
● Implement automatic creation of RTN NEs: Creating an NE (Searching for the
NE), Creating an NE Manually.
● Support the license management function for equipment.
● Support the press-to-install function for logical boards.
● Search for the opposite NE.
● Query the microwave performance events.
● Query physical bandwidth and bandwidth usage of the port.
● Perform IP Address-based Ping tests and traceroute tests.
● Test the fade margin.
● Manage outdoor racks.
● Support the database restoration from peer.
● Support RTN NEs fault auto recovery.
● Support align antenna.
● Support RTN NEs 1+1 Configuration Sync.
● Support XPD meter-free test.
● Support Wi-Fi security management.
● Support Radio Interface Encryption.
● Support CPRI Mode Setting.
● Support MIMO Configuration.
● Support test CPRI/OBSAI delay.
NE License Authorization
In the NE License Authorization window provided by the Web LCT, you can
control the basic functions, enhanced functions, and service access licenses of the
TP Assistant, which greatly increases device O&M efficiency.
Orderwire Configuration
● Set and query the order wire phone numbers, call waiting time, and orderwire
phone port availability.
● Set and query the bytes occupied by orderwires.
● Set and query the F1 data interface.
● Set and query the broadcast data interface.
Interface Configuration
● Set the parameters for an SDH interface.
● Set automatic laser shutdown.
● Set the parameters for a PDH interface.
● Set the parameters for an IF interface.
● Set the parameters for a digital interface.
● Set the parameters for an outdoor unit (ODU) interface.
● Set overhead interfaces, including:
– Orderwire
– Broadcast data interface
● Query and set the overhead bytes including:
– Regenerator section overhead (J0).
– Lower-order path overhead (V5, J2)
– VC-4 higher-order path overhead (J1, C2) and its pass-through or
termination.
– VC-3 higher-order path overhead (J1, C2).
● Enable IEEE 1588 overhead bytes.
● Perform PRBS testing.
● Configure the NE and link attributes for both the local and remote NEs of a
single-hop microwave link.
● Configure the IF attribute, RF attribute and IF protection for both the local
and remote NEs of a single-hop microwave link.
● Configure the PLA, LAG, XPIC based on a single-hop microwave link.
● View the optical power of the microwave link in graph.
● View the radio link performance: Collect statistics on power and bit error rates
(BERs) of the NEs at both ends of a radio link and view the statistics in a
graph or table. You can also quickly query the current and historical
performance of the two NEs, which improves routine maintenance efficiency.
● View the radio link alarm: Browse radio link alarms to obtain the important
intermediate frequency information and alarm information of the NEs on
both ends of a radio link.
● Configure loopback based on radio link: View or set the loopback status of the
IF interface or ODU interface at the two ends of a radio link.
● View the microwave link frequency scan: Scan frequencies for IF 1+1
protection groups and XPIC groups in cascading and non-cascading scenarios
at the two ends of a radio link.
NE Offline Configuration
During new deployment, NEs can be created in offline mode. The general process
is as follows: create and configure an NE on the NMS in offline mode, export the
NE data to a script, import the script into the Web LCT, and apply configuration
data in the script to the NE. Multiple NEs can be created in this manner at the
same time, which significantly improves the NE configuration efficiency.
LLDP Configuration
LLDP is a link layer communication protocol. LLDP allows a piece of equipment
attached to an Ethernet to advertise, to its adjacent equipment attached to the
same Ethernet, information such as its major capability, management address,
equipment identifier, and interface identifiers. The information distributed by this
protocol is stored by its recipients in a standard management information base
(MIB), making it possible for the information to be accessed by a network
management system (NMS).
unicast, disable MAC address, bound path, self-learning MAC address, and
VLAN MAC address table capacity.
● Test frame receiving and sending on Ethernet boards.
● Configure QoS, including:
– Flow
– CAR
– CoS
– Port shaping
– Board shaping
● Configure Ethernet Layer 2 switching, including:
– Aging time
– Spanning tree
– IGMP snooping management.
● Perform operations of diagnosing protocol faults and restoring protocols.
● Configure point-to-point LPT management and point-to-multipoint LPT
management.
● Configure intra-board Ethernet LAGs.
● Configure the RMON performance functions such as browsing history groups
of Ethernet ports, setting an alarm group of Ethernet ports, collecting
performance statistics of a group, and setting a history control group.
● Manage VPLS services.
● Configure the mirroring of Ethernet ports to facilitate packet listening, routine
maintenance, and in-service commissioning. In this manner, the product does
not resolve or process the captured data.
● Support E-LAN LD test management.
Clock Configuration
● Query the clock synchronization status.
● Set clock source priority, including:
– Priority for system clock sources
– Priority for phase-locked sources of the first external clock output
– Priority for phase-locked sources of the second external clock output
● Set clock source switching, including:
– Clock source restoration parameters
– Clock source switching conditions
– Clock source switching
● Configure clock subnets, including:
– Clock subnets
– Clock quality
– Synchronization status message (SSM) output control
– Clock ID status
● Set phase-locked sources of external clock output, including:
LAG Configuration
A link aggregation group (LAG) aggregates multiple Ethernet physical links to
form a logical link with a faster data transmission rate. This configuration
improves link availability and increases link capacity.
The Web LCT supports the configuration of the following LAG attributes:
● Configure the load sharing type, including sharing and non-sharing.
● Configure the LAG type, including manual and static.
● Configure the service distribution algorithm of the LAG.
● Configure the port priority and system priority of the LAG.
BFD Configuration
The bidirectional forwarding detection (BFD) protocol can be used to check the
Ethernet link
BFD is a simple Hello protocol. It is similar to the neighbor detection of well-
known protocols in many aspects. A pair of systems periodically sends detection
packets on the bidirectional channel where sessions between the two systems
were created. If one system does not receive any detection packets from the other
within a specified period, that system assumes that there is a failure on the
bidirectional channel.
QoS Configuration
Quality of service (QoS) refers to the performance of the data flow transmission in
a network. The QoS is used to ensure end-to-end service quality. The QoS cannot
enhance the bandwidth, but it can minimize the delay and jitter in a network by
properly allocating and monitoring network resources. In this way, the service
quality is ensured.
The DiffServ (DS) domain consists of a group of network nodes with the DiffServ
function. Nodes of this type are also called DS nodes. In a DS domain, all DS
nodes adopt the same service provisioning policy to achieve the same per-hop
behavior (PHB). DS nodes are classified into edge DS nodes and internal DS nodes.
Edge DS nodes usually perform complex flow classification on the traffic that
enters the DS domain. Traffic of different types is marked with different PHB
service types. Internal DS nodes only need to perform simple flow classification
based on PHB service types.
The Web LCT supports the following QoS configurations:
● Configure Diffserv domains.
● Configure ATM CoS mapping.
● Configure simple flow classification and complex flow classification.
● Configure CAR and shaping.
● Configure WFQ scheduling policies.
● Configure port WRED policies.
● Configure WRR scheduling policies.
● Simplify operations and share some common QoS configuration parameters.
The Web LCT enables users to create QoS function point policies. The function
point policies consist of port policies, ATM policies, and V-UNI ingress policies.
By using these function point policies, you can bind configurations for CAR
attributes, shaping attributes, flow classification attributes, WFQ scheduling
policies, WRED policies and WRR scheduling policies.
MS PW Configuration
By creating multi step (MS)-PW to transmit services, you can transmit services
over different networks while saving tunnel resources.
routes. You can specify route restrictions to route the tunnel to the desired path.
To keep services secure, you can configure hot backup protection for tunnels.
The Web LCT provides the following configuration functions for CES Service
creation:
The Web LCT supports the following functions when users create ATM services:
The Web LCT supports the following functions when users create E-line services on
a per-NE basis:
● Create UNI-UNI E-Line services.
● Create UNI-NNI E-Line services through ports.
● Create UNI-NNI E-Line services that are carried on PWs.
The Web LCT supports the configuration of IGMP snooping for E-LAN services, and
provides the following operations:
The Web LCT provides the following configurations for MPLS OAM:
The Web LCT provides the following configurations for ATM OAM:
Configuring PLA
Physical link aggregation (PLA) allows all Ethernet transmission paths in several
Integrated IP radio links connected to the same equipment to be aggregated as a
PLA. For MAC users, a PLA works as a single link.
● Checking, discovering, and locating a defect inside the network at the MPLS
layer.
● Reporting and handling the defect.
● Triggering protection switching when a fault occurs.
This feature provides the following functions for tunnels and PWs:
NE Loop
You can loop back all ports and query loopback ports on an NE.
Configuring CA
Carrier Aggregation (CA) allows multiple channels to be aggregated as a CA
group to achieve higher logical bandwidth.
Basic NE Configurations
● Display boards in plug-and-play (PnP) mode: After being inserted into slots,
boards along with their information are automatically displayed in the NE
Panel.
● Modify the following NE attributes:
– NE name
– NE ID
– NE extended ID
– Remarks
– Preconfiguration attributes
● Environment monitor information: Set the subrack temperature alarm
threshold, power management, and NE fan attributes.
● View board legends and the meanings of different colors in the NE panel.
Overhead Configuration
Configure OTN overheads.
● Configure and query section monitoring (SM) overheads.
● Configure and query optical transmission section (OTS) overheads.
● Configure and query path monitoring (PM) overheads.
● Configure and query tandem connection monitoring (TCM) overheads.
● Query optical channel payload unit (OPU) overheads.
● Configure and query fault type and fault location reporting channel (FTFL)
overheads.
Alarm Function
● Query current and historical alarms.
● Set alarm attributes.
● Queries and sets alarm suppression status.
● Queries and sets alarm severity and automatic reporting status.
Communication Functions
● Set communications parameters.
● ECC management.
● Access control.
● ECC link management.
● Manages the IP protocol stack.
● Core routing table.
● DCN and DCC management.
NE Security Management
● Manages NE communication services.
● Query NE operation logs.
3 Getting Started
To help you better understand the Web LCT, this chapter describes some basic
operations on it.
Procedure
● Method 1: Through a network cable
a. Insert a network cable into the Web LCT server.
b. Route the cable to the desired NE and connect its RJ-45 connector to the
NMS interface of the NE.
● Method 2: Through a data communication network (DCN)
a. Connect the Web LCT server to a DCN with a network cable.
b. Insert another Ethernet cable into the NMS interface of the NE desired
and route the cable to the DCN.
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Prerequisites
The Web LCT has been correctly connected to NEs.
Context
● By default, if four incorrect passwords are entered consecutively, the current
account will be locked. Five minutes later, it will be automatically unlocked.
● If three incorrect passwords are entered consecutively, the verification code
will show on the login page.
● If a password has expired or will expire in 10 days, the Web LCT prompts
users to change the password when the users log in to the Web LCT.
● By default, the NE data configuration window of the Web LCT can be left
inactive for 15 minutes. If no operation is performed within 15 minutes, the
Web LCT automatically returns to the login page. Users have to re-log in to
the Web LCT and reconnect to NEs because NEs have automatically gone
offline.
Procedure
Step 1 Start the computer.
Step 2 Double-click the Decompression directory\WebLCT\startweblct.bat script to
start theWeb LCT.
Step 3 In the login page, enter a password.
NOTE
The default user name is admin, and its initial password is Changeme_123. To ensure
system security, change the password immediately and keep the new password secure.
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Follow-up Procedure
● To ensure user security, click after logging in to the Web LCT and set
account and password polices in the Set Security Policy dialog box. For
details, see 3.5.3 Set Security Policy.
● To ensure user security, click after setting the security policies and change
the password in the Changing Password dialog box. For details, see 3.5.2
Changing Passwords.
Prerequisites
● The Web LCT server is running correctly.
● The pop-up blocker of Internet Explorer is turned off.
Context
● The Web LCT server can be accessed only on the local computer. Therefore,
keep the default server address of 127.0.0.1.
● By default, if four incorrect passwords are entered consecutively, the current
account will be locked. Five minutes later, it will be automatically unlocked.
● If three incorrect passwords are entered consecutively, the verification code
will show on the login page.
● If a password has expired or will expire in 10 days, the Web LCT prompts
users to change the password when the users log in to the Web LCT.
● By default, the NE data configuration window of the Web LCT can be left
inactive for 15 minutes. If no operation is performed within 15 minutes, the
Web LCT automatically returns to the login page. Users have to re-log in to
the Web LCT and reconnect to NEs because NEs have automatically gone
offline.
Procedure
Step 1 Open Internet Explorer.
Step 2 Optional: To set the compatibility view in Internet Explorer 10, do as follows:
1. Choose Tools > Compatibility View Setting from the main menu.
2. In the Compatibility View Setting dialog box, enter localhost in the Add
this website text box and click Add. Select Display intranet sites in
Compatibility View and Include updated website lists from Microsoft.
3. Click Close.
4. Re-open Internet Explorer.
NOTE
● 127.0.0.1 is the IP address of the server computer and 13443 is the port number.
● This uniform resource locator (URL) is case-sensitive.
The default user name is admin, and its initial password is Changeme_123. To ensure
system security, change the password immediately and keep the new password secure.
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Follow-up Procedure
● To ensure user security, click after logging in to the Web LCT and set
account and password polices in the Set Security Policy dialog box. For
details, see 3.5.3 Set Security Policy.
● To ensure user security, click after setting the security policies and change
the password in the Changing Password dialog box. For details, see 3.5.2
Changing Passwords.
Prerequisites
You have logged in to the Web LCT.
Procedure
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3.5.1 NE List
The home page of the Web LCT is an NE list. This list contains all the NEs
managed by the Web LCT and supports the following operations: adding NEs,
logging in to NEs, logging out of NEs, deleting NEs, backing up NE database,
browsing system logs, setting the time format.
NOTE
● The NE list is displayed after you successfully log in to the Web LCT client.
● The NE List is automatically refreshed every 5 seconds.
● A tooltip is displayed after the pointer hovers over any shortcut icon in the NE list for 2
seconds.
● The Web LCT can back up NE databases to control boards so that NE configuration data
can be saved.
GUI
Figure 3-1 shows the European NE list on the Web LCT.
Shortcut Icons
Icon Name Description
Buttons
Button Description
Shortcut Menu
Shortcut Menu Description
Parameters
Field Value Description
Navigation Path
NOTE
The password must meet the following rules to safeguard your user account.
1. The password length must be longer than or equal to Min. Password Length specified
in Set Security Policy.
2. The password length must be shorter than or equal to Max. Password Length specified
in Set Security Policy.
3. The password must contain at least 1 digit(s).
4. The password must contain at least 1 small letter(s).
5. The password must contain at least 1 capital letter(s).
6. The password must contain at least 1 special character: ` ~ ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) - _ = + \ |
[ { } ] ; : ' " , < . > / ? or space.
7. Do not use any of the last five passwords or passwords used in the last two months.
Buttons
Button Description
Parameters
Field Description
Navigation Path
Parameters
Parameter Value Description
3.5.4 NE Explorer
The NE Explorer is the main window for operating NEs on the Web LCT. It is NE-
specific. In the NE Explorer, users can configure, manage, and maintain the current
NE at the NE, board, or port level. Therefore, it is the primary window for NE
commissioning and configuration. The NE Explorer provides an object tree and a
function tree on the left, which helps quickly open the correct window at the
correct level.
GUI
To open the NE Explorer, select an NE in the NE List and click NE Explorer;
alternatively, double-click the NE.
Figure 3-2 shows the MSTP NE Explorer.
Navigation Path
The NE Panel is displayed by default when you open the NE Explorer.
NE Panel
Figure 3-5 shows the NE Panel.
NOTE
● For the OptiX OSN 8800 T64, the Web LCT displays the NE Panel for front and rear
boards.
● If you want the NE Panel to always stay on top, select the Always On Top check box.
● A board may take one of the following indicators:
Features
NOTICE
● To add a board, right-click a vacant slot and choose a board type from the
shortcut menu.
● To delete a board, right-click it and choose Delete from the shortcut menu.
● To view board and port legends and the meanings of different colors, click
on the toolbar.
NOTE
The relationships among different board states are illustrated in 3.5.7 Board States.
● To perform an operation on an installed board, right-click the board and
choose an item from the shortcut menu. For example, to open the path view
for an 12FIU board, right-click the board and choose Path View from the
shortcut menu. Figure 3-7 shows the path view.
Navigation Path
The NE Panel is displayed by default when you open the NE Explorer.
NE Panel
Figure 3-8 shows the NE Panel.
NOTE
If you want the NE Panel to always stay on top, select the Always On Top check box.
Features
NOTICE
NOTE
For split OptiX RTN 310s, the NE Panel displays ODU boards. Choosing Board
Manufacturer Information from the shortcut menu of an ODU board will expand details
about the board.
● To add a board, right-click a vacant slot and choose a board type from the
shortcut menu.
● To delete a board, right-click it and choose Delete from the shortcut menu.
● To reset an installed board, right-click the board and choose RF Reset from
the shortcut menu.
● To view board and port legends and the meanings of different colors, click
on the toolbar. Figure 3-9 shows the legends for an OptiX RTN 950.
NOTE
The relationships among different board states are illustrated in 3.5.7 Board States.
● To perform an operation on an installed board, right-click the board and
choose an item from the shortcut menu. For example, to open the path view
for a PH1 board, right-click the board and choose Path View from the
shortcut menu. Figure 3-10 shows the path view.
Board Type
Boards are hosted by NEs. All service functions depend on boards. Boards created
on the Web LCT are logical boards, and those installed in devices are physical
boards. Figure 3-11 shows the types of boards.
Board State
The board colors shown on the NE Panel reflect whether boards are present.
Figure 3-12 illustrates the relationships among board states.
Button Functionality
Button Functionality
Context
● If a parameter is gray, it is non-editable.
● If a parameter is olive, its value has been changed but not applied.
● If the value of a parameter is "/", the value is unknown.
● If the value of a parameter is "-", the parameter is not supported by the
object.
Sorting
You can sort records in a table in a certain order and quickly locate the type of
information you want to view. Clicking a column header will sort records
automatically and clicking it again will sort records in reverse order. The column
header by which records are sorted is marked with or . Figure 3-13, records
are sorted by NE ID.
Multi-selection
To select a consecutive group of rows, select the first row, hold down the Shift key
and then select the last row.
To select non-consecutive rows, hold down the Ctrl key and select rows as
required.
Paging
Some tables, such as the alarm and log tables, can be displayed in different pages.
Users can set the number of records to be displayed in each page. Figure 3-14
illustrates the paging function.
● When data is being queried or configured in the NE Explorer, do not close the
related windows or switch to other windows. Otherwise, data will be incorrect
or the Web LCT will malfunction.
4 Creating NEs
Actual OptiX series devices are represented as NEs on the Web LCT. Before the
Web LCT manages an actual device, users need to create a corresponding NE on
the Web LCT.
Context
There are two methods for creating NEs:
● Creating NEs through NE search: Use this method when a large number of
NEs need to be created, for example, during deployments.
● Creating NEs manually: Use this method in some special situations (for
example, communication failure) or when only a few NEs need to be created.
NOTE
Prerequisites
● The Web LCT is properly communicating with NEs.
Context
There are two methods for creating NEs: creating NEs through NE search and
creating NEs manually. Generally, NE IDs are unknown during the initial NE
configuration. These NEs must be created through NE search
NE search is divided into quick search and advanced search.
● Quick search: After this search, the Web LCT automatically adds the found
NEs to the NE list and logs in to them. From the Search NE dialog box, you
can switch to the NE Explorer directly, which facilitates NE management.
● Advanced search: After this search, you need to manually add and log in to
the found NEs.
NOTE
Before searching for NEs, add the related GNEs on the Web LCT. Otherwise, the Web LCT
cannot log in to the found NEs.
Procedure
● Quick search:
a. In the NE List, click NE Search and choose NE Search.
b. In the Search NE dialog box, click the NMS Port or User Port option
button to start an automatic search.
The IP addresses of the found NEs are displayed in the NE IP Address
drop-down list.
c. Select an NE from the NE IP Address drop-down list, enter the correct
user name and password, and click Apply.
The NE Explorer is displayed. The Web LCT automatically adds the NE to
the NE list and logs in to it.
● Advanced search (Search NE):
a. In the NE list, click NE Search and choose Advanced Search.
b. In the Search NE dialog box, click Manage Domain.
c. In the Manage Domain Search dialog box, click Add.
d. In the New Domain dialog box, set Domain Type to GNE IP Domain or
GNE IP Address, and enter an IP address in the Domain Address text
box.
e. Click OK.
NOTE
Use IP auto discovery when GNE IP Domain or GNE IP Address cannot be correctly
entered.
● IP auto discovery can obtain the GNE IP address and search out all the NEs
connected to the GNE.
● IP auto discovery applies only when the Web LCT and NEs are connected directly.
● If the Web LCT and a NE are connected through a router, you need to create an NE
by using the IP address of the GNE.
a. In the NE list, click NE Search and choose Advanced Search.
b. In the Search NE dialog box, select IP auto discovery from the Manage
Domain drop-down list box.
c. Set User name and Password.
NOTE
The default NE user name is lct and default password is Changeme_123. If the
NE user name or password has been changed, use the actual user name or
password of the NE.
d. Click Search
NOTE
When the search is in progress, you can click End Search as needed.
IF some NEs cannot be obtained by IP auto discovery, possible reasons are as
follows:
● The NEs are connected to the Web LCT through a router.
● Firewall or antivirus software is set incorrectly.
● The port 8001 or 8002 for the NE search is occupied.
● There are tow or more network cards exists in the PC that Web LCT
installed, and the network card that connected with the NE is not the
current default card.
e. After the search is completed, select an NE in the search results and click
Add NE.
A message is displayed, indicating that the NE is successfully added.
f. Click OK.
The NE is displayed in the NE list.
g. Optional: In the Search NE dialog box, select one or more non-gateway
NEs and click Set Gateway NE to set them as GNEs.
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Follow-up Procedure
To prevent unauthorized operations on the newly created NE, change the
password for the NE user immediately. During routine maintenance, change the
password regularly.
If login failure occurs on the newly created NE, possible causes are:
● The password for the NE user is incorrect. In this situation, enter the correct
password.
● The NE user is invalid or has logged in. In this situation, switch to another NE
user.
Prerequisites
● The Web LCT is properly communicating with NEs.
● The NE ID is known.
Context
● There are two methods for creating NEs: creating NEs through NE search and
creating NEs manually. Generally, NE IDs are unknown during the initial NE
configuration. These NEs must be created through NE search.
● SSL Gateway is recommended because of its higher security than others.
NOTE
Procedure
Step 1 In the NE list, click Add NE.
Step 2 In the Add NE dialog box, set NE attributes based on Table 4-1.
NE ID Enter a value.
Value range: 1 to 65534
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Follow-up Procedure
To prevent unauthorized operations on the newly created NE, change the
password for the NE user immediately. During routine maintenance, change the
password regularly.
If login failure occurs on the newly created NE, possible causes are:
● The NE cannot communicates with the Web LCT. In this situation, check the
communication parameters of the NE, such as the NE ID and IP address.
● The password for the NE user is incorrect. In this situation, enter the correct
password.
● The NE user is invalid or has logged in. In this situation, switch to another NE
user.
5 Logging In to an NE
After an NE is created, you need to log in to the NE before managing the NE.
Prerequisites
● The NE has been created.
● The Web LCT is properly communicating with the NE.
Procedure
Step 1 In the NE List, select an NE and click NE Login.
NOTE
Step 2 In the NE Login dialog box, set User Name and Password and click OK.
● The default user name is lct.
● The initial password for the lct user is Changeme_123.
NOTE
NOTE
● View legends to understand the meanings of different colors and symbols in the slot
layout diagram.
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Parameters
Parameter Value Range Default Value Description
Use same user Selected or Cleared Specifies whether to use the same
name and cleared user name and password to log in to
password to login all NEs.
Use the user Selected or Cleared Specifies whether to use the last user
name and cleared name and password to log in to the
password that NE.
was used last
time
6 FAQs
6.1 What Do I Do If the Web LCT Login Page Does Not Open up Automatically?
6.2 What Do I Do If My Browser Is Closed Unexpectedly upon Web LCT Login?
6.3 What Do I Do If "There is a problem with this website's security certificate" Is
Displayed upon Web LCT Login?
6.4 Why Cannot I Access Web LCT Through a Browser?
6.5 How Do I Switch Among Different Web LCT Versions?
6.6 What Do I Do If Internet Explorer Cannot Display Elements or Information
Completely?
6.7 What Do I Do If Internet Explorer Cannot Be Correctly Refreshed or Gives No
Response?
6.8 What Do I Do If the Web LCT Displays "LCT access disabled" When I Add an
NE?
6.9 Why Is NE Communication Status Abnormal in the NE List?
Answer
● Internet Explorer settings are incorrect.
a. Double-click the Internet Explorer icon on the desktop.
b. Choose Tools > Internet Options from the main menu.
c. On the General tab of the Internet Options dialog box, click Settings in
the Browsing history area.
d. In the Temporary Internet Files and History Settings dialog box, click
the Every time I visit the webpage option button and click OK.
e. In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Privacy tab, clear the Turn
on Pop-up Blocker check box, and click Apply.
f. In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Connections tab and click
LAN settings.
g. In the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialog box, clear the Use a
proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or
VPN connections) check box in the Proxy server area and click Apply.
NOTE
If your computer demands a proxy server, click Advanced in the Proxy server
area. In the dialog box that is displayed, add the IP address of the Web LCT
server to the text box in the Exceptions area and click OK.
h. Optional: In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Programs tab,
select the Tell me if the Internet Explorer is not default web browser.
check box, and click Apply. Skip this step in Windows 10.
i. In the Internet Options dialog box, click OK.
j. Restart Internet Explorer and set Internet Explorer as the default browser
when prompted.
● Environment variable settings are incorrect. To start Web LCT, explorer.exe is
invoked. explorer.exe is located in %SystemRoot% by default, and
%SystemRoot% is contained in the environment variable Path. Due to some
reasons, the directory of explorer.exe may be missing from Path. In that
event, the Web LCT login page cannot open up.
a. Search for explorer.exe and record its location, which is C:\WINDOWS by
default.
Answer
Possible causes:
● The Web LCT decompression directory contains Chinese characters, spaces, or
other special characters.
● Internet Explorer settings are incorrect.
Step 1 Check the name of the Web LCT decompression directory. Ensure that the name
contains only letters and digits and is free of Chinese characters, spaces, and other
special characters.
Step 2 Set basic attributes of Internet Explorer.
1. Double-click the Internet Explorer icon on the desktop.
2. Choose Tools > Internet Options from the main menu.
3. On the General tab of the Internet Options dialog box, click Settings in the
Browsing history area.
4. In the Temporary Internet Files and History Settings dialog box, click the
Every time I visit the webpage option button and click OK.
5. In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Privacy tab, clear the Turn on
Pop-up Blocker check box, and click Apply.
6. In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Connections tab and click LAN
settings.
7. In the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialog box, clear the Use a proxy
server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN
connections) check box in the Proxy server area and click Apply.
NOTE
If your computer demands a proxy server, click Advanced in the Proxy server area. In
the dialog box that is displayed, add the IP address of the Web LCT server to the text
box in the Exceptions area and click OK.
8. Optional: In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Programs tab, select
the Tell me if the Internet Explorer is not default web browser. check box,
and click Apply. Skip this step in Windows 10.
9. In the Internet Options dialog box, click OK.
10. Restart Internet Explorer and set Internet Explorer as the default browser
when prompted.
Step 3 If Internet Explorer settings are correct, check whether third-party plug-ins and
antivirus software are installed and whether the pop-up window and
advertisement blocker is enabled. If yes, uninstall the plug-ins and software and
disable the pop-up window and advertisement blocker.
1. Choose Start > Control Panel.
2. Select Large icons or Small icons from the View by drop-down list and click
Programs and Features.
3. Select the desired plug-in or software and click Uninstall.
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Answer
Possible causes:
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Answer
Probable cause:
Step 1 Select a supported browser version. Supported browser versions are listed in 1.1.1
Hardware and Software Requirements.
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Answer
Probable cause:
The cache of Internet Explorer is not cleared or the Web LCT server runs
abnormally.
● Method 1: Clear the cache of Internet Explorer. The following procedure uses
Internet Explorer 8.0 as an example.
a. Choose Tools > Internet Options from the main menu of Internet
Explorer.
b. In the Internet Options dialog box, click Settings in the Browsing
history area.
c. In the Temporary Internet Files and History Settings dialog box, click
the Every time I visit the webpage option button and click OK.
d. In the Internet Options dialog box, click Delete in the Browsing history
area.
e. In the Delete Browsing History dialog box, select all check boxes.
f. Click Delete.
g. In the Internet Options dialog box, click OK.
● Method 2: Restart the Web LCT server. Take this method if method 1 does not
work.
a. Shut down the Web LCT. For details, see 3.4 Shutting Down Web LCT.
b. Start the Web LCT. For details, see 3.2 Starting Web LCT.
● Method 3: Contact Huawei engineers to replace the OS or server and then
reinstall the Web LCT. Take this method if methods 1 and 2 do not work.
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Answer
● Method 1: Open Internet Explorer and maximize it.
● Method 2: Change the screen resolution to 1680*1050. The following
procedure uses Windows 10 as an example.
a. On the desktop, right-click in a blank area and choose Display setting
from the shortcut menu.
b. Select 1680*1050 from the Resolution drop-down list.
c. Click OK.
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Answer
● Method 1: Restart Internet Explorer.
a. Close Internet Explorer.
b. Start Internet Explorer.
● Method 2: Restart the Web LCT.
a. Double-click the Decompression directory\WebLCT\stopweblct.bat
script.
b. Double-click the Decompression directory\WebLCT\startweblct.bat
script.
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Answer
Step 1 Log in to another NMS (such as NCE/NCE Lite or other Web LCT) to which the NE
has been successfully added.
Step 2 Open the NE Explorer and choose Security > LCT Access Control from the
navigation tree.
Step 3 In the right pane, click Access Allowed to enable the Web LCT to access the NE.
Step 4 Log in to the Web LCT and add the NE again.
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Answer
The Web LCT is disconnected from the NE. Because the Web LCT cannot
automatically reconnect to NEs, Communication Status of the disconnected NE is
always Abnormal.
To resolve this problem, do as follows:
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This appendix describes service ports of the Web LCT, related precautions, and
how to query the service ports.
Background
To ensure the network security, the customer's network needs to take security
hardening measures. The following are the two cases that affect the network
security:
● Security filtering settings such as routers or firewalls are configured in the
network environment where the Web LCT runs. When carrying out the
project, avoid the service ports used by the Web LCT being filtered out by
those security filtering settings.
● Some service ports providing system services are disabled to prevent network
or virus attacks. Note that the service ports used by the Web LCT should not
be disabled. Otherwise, the Web LCT will fail to run properly.
Precautions
In the practical communication process, the source end (server) and the sink end
(client) use relevant ports. Usually you only need to specify the source port, and
the sink port is dynamically created.
Note the following during the project implementation:
● The service ports used by the Web LCT cannot be disabled.
● If there are routers or firewalls between the source and sink ends, check all
ports used by the source and sink ends and ensure that they can be enabled,
so that the source end can communicate with the sink end properly.