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  Q103116 - Configuring KlasTA to HotDial with an OMNIxi using Clear Channel



KB article reference no. Q103116
Version: 1.0
Keywords: KlasTA, OMNIxi, HotDial, Clear Channel

The information in this article applies to:
KlasTA Firmware v2.02

  Table of Contents
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2.0
3.0
4.0
 Introduction
Cable Connections
Configure the OMNIxi
Configure KlasTA





 
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 Sample Scenario using the OMNIxi for Type-1 Encryption
KlasTA Configuration Main Screen
KlasTA Configuration Profiles Screen
KlasTA Input Device Screen
KlasTA Network Type Screen
KlasTA Bonding Mode Screen
KlasTA Dial and Answer Screen
KlasTA Dial Parameters Screen
KlasTA Extra Configuration Commands Screen
KlasTA Configuration Summary Screen
Downloading CC Firmware Version
KlasTA Configuration Progress Screen
KlasTA Save Profile Screen
  1.0 Introduction

Figure 1. Sample Scenario Using the OMNIxi for Type-1 Encryption

This document describes how to configure a KlasTA connected to an OMNIxi in order to HotDial a 64K connection using a single 64K INMARSAT satellite terminal. In this example, KlasTA uses the Clear Channel protocol in order to encapsulate the data stream from the RS-530 synchronous serial port into an individual 64K channel. This channel will be sent through the ISDN Output port on the KlasTA connected to the INMARSAT terminal. Follow the directions in the sections below outlining the steps from the KlasTA configuration wizard.

  2.0 Cable Connections

Prior to beginning, ensure the following cable connections have been properly secured:

  1. Power cord is plugged in and KlasTA is on.
  2. Control Port Cable is connected to the PCs serial port.
  3. Control Port Cable is connected to the ‘Control’ port on the front of the KlasTA.
  4. Black OMNIxi cable is connected to the male RS-530 connector of the OMNIxi and the female RS-530 synchronous serial port on the KlasTA.
  5. ISDN cables are connected to the RJ-45 ISDN Output Port 1 from KlasTA and the RJ-45 S/T Input Ports on an ISDN NT1 device.

  3.0 Configure the OMNIxi

The OMNIxi has a specific sequence of settings that allow it to encrypt data using the RS-530 serial data port.  Follow the instructions from Klas Application Note Q100009 in order to configure the OMNIxi so that it will work properly with KlasTA. Given the sensitive nature of Type-1 documentation, please contact a Klas Technical Support Representative for this Application Note.

  4.0 Configure KlasTA

Open the KlasTA configuration application on your PC.  Follow the steps below to configure KlasTA.

  1. Click on the ‘Configure’ button on the opening menu.

Figure 2. KlasTA Configuration Main Screen

  1. Check the ‘Configure KlasTA using step-by-step wizard’ radio button.  Click the ‘Next’ button to continue and move on to the next configuration screen.

Figure 3. KlasTA Configuration Profiles Screen

  1. Check the Encryption Device radio button and select OMNI as the Encryption Device from the pull-down menu. (Note: This parameter must be identical for the KlasTAs on both sides of the call.)

Figure 4. KlasTA Input Device Screen

  1. Select the ‘Satellite’ radio button indicating you will be dialing from a satellite terminal.

Figure 5. KlasTA Network Type Screen

  1. Select the ‘Clear Channel radio button indicating that both KlasTAs will be using the Clear Channel protocol.

Figure 6. KlasTA Bonding Mode Screen

  1. Select the ‘Dial and Answer’ radio button to enable KlasTA to initiate the dialing sequence. Also, check the ‘Dial when DTR goes high (Hotdial)’ radio button. This option specifies that KlasTA will only dial when DTR is asserted. If you are using a DTR switch cable, check the ‘I am using a DTR switch cable…’ box. Finally, you can specify the DTR drop disconnect timeout. The default is 30 seconds and this value represents the amount of time KlasTA will wait once DTR is lowered before it automatically closes the connection.

Figure 7. KlasTA Dial and Answer Screen

  1. Input the dial string of the opposite KlasTA you would like to call. Since this is a 64K call, there is only one 64K B-channel. Ensure you type in ‘#’ after the last digit in the dial string indicating to the KlasTA that the last number has been dialed.

Figure 8. KlasTA Dial Parameters Screen

  1. The Extra Config Commands screen allows you to enter manual commands that enable seldom used features. No extra configuration commands are needed for this setup.

Figure 9. KlasTA Extra Configuration Commands Screen

  1. Review the configuration options to ensure they are correct and then click on the ‘Configure’ button to initiate the configuration sequence on the KlasTA.

Figure 10. KlasTA Configuration Summary Screen

  1. If required, KlasTA may initially erase and reflash the firmware needed to support Clear Channel, as shown in Figure 12. Once the firmware change is complete, the configuration settings will be loaded into KlasTA, as shown in Figure 13. Click on the ‘OK’ button once the configuration sequence has successfully completed.

Figure 11. Downloading Clear Channel Firmware Version

Figure 12. KlasTA Configuration Progress Screen

  1. If desired, click the ‘Yes’ radio button to save this configuration as a Profile. Click on the ‘Finish’ button to go back to the Main Menu.

Figure 13. KlasTA Save Profile Screen

 

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