1.0 OVERVIEW
This document describes the installation and configuration of the iConverter GX/TM standalone Network
Interface Device and plug-in modules. The difference between the module types are indicated using the
following legend throughout this User Manual:
- Plug-In
PI
- Standalone
SA
1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Omnitron iConverter®GX/TM is a carrier-class media converter and a Network Interface Device (NID) that
provides 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T (10/100/1000) to 1000BASE-X Fiber media conversion
with integrated management.
The GX/TM conforms to Ethernet in the First Mile (EFM) fiber standards to support Fiber-to-the-X (FTTX)
Metropolitan access and Enterprise LAN networks. GX/TM media converters are used to provide managed
copper demarcation points at the customer premises and network edge, offering service provisioning
functions, such as, Quality of Service and Bandwidth Control (rate-limiting) capabilities.
The IP-based remote management of the GX/TM can be accessed by Omnitron’s NetOutlook® SNMP
Network Management Software, third-party SNMP clients and Telnet. The management IP address is
configured manually or as a DHCP client in the configuration menu. IP-less remote management is supported
via 802.3ah OAM or Secure OAM protocol. A menu-driven CLI is accessible via Telnet, serial console
port, or a modem connection to the serial console port.
IMPORTANT
This manual provides information on the installation and configuration of the module using the command
line interface (serial console). For ongoing network management, Omnitron Systems recommends
NetOutlook, an SNMP-based Network Management Software.
NetOutlook provides an efficient, user-friendly way to configure, monitor and manage devices installed
on a single network or on a series of networks by providing an intuitive graphical display with real-time
status and alarm (trap) information. The user can easily manage iConverter equipment on a large
Enterprise network or Metropolitan Area network (MAN) from a single location without the need of
additional resources.
The firmware of the Network Management Module (NMM) and NetOutlook must be the same or
greater than the firmware on the GX/TM for the module to be managed.
1.1.1 Advanced Features
The GX/TM features Port VLAN, Tag VLAN, Provider VLAN and QoS prioritization which are defined in
the IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1ad and 802.1p specifications.
Ethernet Virtual Connections can be configured with Provider VLAN to support E-Line and E-LAN
connections on Metro Ethernet Networks. Access to the management control can be restricted with the
Port VLAN and Tag VLAN features, helping to prevent Denial-Of-Service (DoS) and unauthorized
management access.
Other advanced features include:
• Real-time MIB statistics reporting (38 variables) • 802.3ah OAM and Extensions
• Port Access Control • cNode Level 1 Agent
• SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, SNMPv3
Refer to the appropriate sections for configuration information.
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