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RADview-SC/TDMoIP IPmux-11 RADview-SC/TDMoIP IPmux-11 Overview 1-1
Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the IPmux-11 device and the RADview
Service Center TDMoIP IPmux-11 functions, and contains the following sections:
• IPmux-11 Overview
• RADview-SC/TDMoIP IPmux-11 Overview
• Overview of the RADview FCAPS Model
• Overview of the IPmux-11 Management Functions
1.1 IPmux-11 Overview
IPmux-11 offers a solution for extending traditional E1/T1 data services
transparently over packet switched networks (PSNs) such as IP, Ethernet, and
MPLS networks. The device converts the data stream coming from its TDM ports
into configurable-sized packets that are extended over the Fast Ethernet network
port, and vice versa. IPmux-11 offers end-to-end synchronization for voice/leased
line applications. IPmux-11 also features two Fast Ethernet user ports for data
(Ethernet) connectivity to the IP/Ethernet network. Management is performed
locally from a terminal, or remotely via Web, Telnet, or SNMP.
1.2 RADview-SC/TDMoIP IPmux-11 Overview
IPmux-11 includes an SNMP agent that enables full management from the
network via SNMP, for example, by means of RADview network management
stations. In addition, IPmux-11 includes the following additional management
capabilities via both out-of-band and inband communication:
• Supervision terminal (ASCII terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation
program), connected either directly or through a modem or any other type of
full-duplex data link. This terminal can perform all of the IPmux-11 supervision
and configuration functions, including preliminary system configuration.
• Telnet, from any host capable of IP communication with IPmux-11 (out-of-
band using SLIP or PPP, or inband over IP). The functions available via Telnet
are similar to those available from a supervisory terminal.
• Web browsers, using ConfiguRAD. ConfiguRAD is a user-friendly Web-based
element management system that is embedded in IPmux-11 and provided at
no extra cost. ConfiguRAD can be accessed from any standard Web browser.
This manual discusses configuration via RADview, RAD’s SNMP-based network
management application for PC or Unix. To configure IPmux-11 via ASCII
terminal, Telnet, or Web browser, see the IPmux-11 Installation and Operation
Manual.