User's Manual

Powerwave Fiber Optics
VM100 56/EN – User’s Manual Rev. P1A9-Draft 2004-11 5 - 1
5. IP Over Fiber
IP (Internet Protocol) network is the latest Powerwave network type with UDP/IP
protocol and many features, such as wire or fiber connection, PPP, routing capabilities
for many sub networks, etc.
IP network communication includes communication between network nodes as well as
communication between gateway nodes, for instance FON units, and an O&M software.
Communication can be initiated either by an O&M software or a network node.
When initiated by an O&M software, an operator connects to the network and logs on
to the desired node. An OMS station can also initiate scheduled communication that
automatically connects to the network and logs on to a node.
A network node initiates communication when an alarm is to be transferred, normally to
an OMS station. It also initiates communication if callback is required in a logon
session.
All operation and maintenance of repeaters and remote hubs are carried out via an O&M
software connected to a network. There are two network types that can be used for this
purpose, IP network and R2R network.
This chapter describes IP networks only and is focused on fiber networks.
IP networks over wire and R2R networks are described in the VM100 01/EN, OM-
Online, User’s Manual. This manual also contains further information about IP
networks, IP address planning, and network configuration.
This chapter is divided into the following main parts:
• Terminology for IP networks, page 5-2.
• Hardware and software requirements for IP networks, page 5-3.
• Fiber optic network characteristics, page 5-4.
• Node units in IP networks, page 5-5.
• Net interfaces of the FON unit, page 5-6.
• An example of a network, page 5-7.