User's Manual Part 1

Link Compatibility Chapter 9
RADWIN 2000 User Manual Release 2.5.40 9-3
Link Compatibility
Link Compatibility indicates the version compatibility using software traps. As new hardware
or software is added to existing networks compatibility issues may arise. An incompatibility
issue is indicated to the user by a change of color of the Link Status box on the Main Menu
window. Trap messages (can be viewed in the Events Log) indicate the problems or limita-
tions and suggest upgrades when appropriate.
The following Link Status messages are given:
fullCompatibility - different software versions were detected that are fully compatible. The
message indicates that an upgrade is available.
restrictedCompatibility - different software versions were detected that operate correctly.
However, new features are not supported.
softwareUpgradeRequired - different software versions were detected allowing limited opera-
tion. The message is, that a software upgrade is required.
versionsIncompatibility - different software versions were detected that are incompatible. You
need to perform local upgrades.
TDM Loopbacks
Internal and external loopbacks on both sites of a link are used to test the TDM
connections
 To activate a loopback:
1. From the Maintenance menu, choose Loopbacks... or right-click the TDM
display in the main window.
The Loopbacks dialog box appears:
Table 9-2: Link Compatibility Trap Messages
Link State
Link State
text
Link Status
Color
Site Description
fullCompatibility Active
Green
Software Upgrade
Available
restrictedCompatibility
Active -
Software
Version
mismatch
Magenta
(Same as
authenticatio
n error)
Software Upgrade
Recommended
softwareUpgradeRequired
Active –
Software
Upgrade
Required
Brown
(Major)
Software Upgrade
Required
versionsIncompatibility
Not Active -
Software
Upgrade
Required
Red
Local Software
Upgrade Required