MegaVision Network Management System User Manual

MegaVision Network Management System User Manual MRV Communications, Inc. URL: http://www.mrv.com

Logging InWhen you start MegaVision, you can log in as user or supervisor. As a user, you can viewnetwork configuration and device status, but you can

MegaVision allows the network manager to switch between SUPERVISOR and USER modeswhile the program is running. To change modes, select Login from the

Using PasswordsIn its default configuration, MegaVision requires a password to login. You can also set up thePassword window to start the program with

Main WindowThe MegaVision main window is the major gateway to all monitoring and control functions ofdevices on your network. The main window contains

5. Copy the selected device to buffer (for later paste)6. Cut: copy and remove the selected device from the map.7. Paste previously cut/copied devi

Adding Background ImagesYou may add a background image to the main map by selecting Select Background Imagefrom the Map menu item. Some bitmaps are in

Device Main WindowEach device on the MegaVision map has a main window that displays the front panel of thatdevice. From this panel you can quickly mon

Control WindowsThe Device Main Window provides access to a set of Control Windows, through which theNetwork Manager can perform remote control operati

Graphics SupportYou can graphically view counters data as speedometer, line, or bar graphs. These alternateviews of data make it easier to analyze and

SpeedometersThis type of display shows the instantaneous value of a selected counter in a speedometer-like window. The window contains a moving indica

WARRANTYThe software described in this document is subject to change without notice. The informationin this document is subject to change without noti

Line GraphsThe line graph feature provides a wide variety of options for monitoring and comparing data.In its simplest form, one graph for each counte

in a new window. Figure 11b. Multiple Line Graphs.For some statistic-to-graph conversions, you will need to use the mult

Figure 12. Graph Options Dialog.1. Polling Interval  Changes the v

In addition to Line and Speedometer Graphs, MegaVision also supports bar graphs. You candisplay data from any counter with bars. You can add data from

AlarmsAlarms are activated by status changes in network devices. When MegaVision detects achange in a device, it generates an alarm. A beep is sounded

Alarms Configuration WindowYou can change the severity level of any situation that calls for an alarm. You can choose torecord or not record an alarm

Figure 17. E-mail Configuration window.After setting the necessary E-mail Configuration parameters you may send the contr

Figure 19. Remote MegaVision-WEB GUI interface.

SNMP Management Information Base (MIB) BrowserMegaVision provides an SNMP MIB browser. From the Main Window menu Control item,select MIBView. You can

Add, Remove, Change, and Compile buttons are used to add new MIBs to the MibViewwindow. It is recommended to place the MIB file in the application’s M

Contents 1. Overview 2. Quick start 3. Logging in 4. Using passwords 5. Main Window 6. Adding Background Images 7. Device Main Window 8. Control wind

Interfaces MonitoringMegaVision provides extensive monitoring performance of any SNMP devices interfaces,whether they belong to the supported set of d

• Operational Status of the Interface (up/down/testing) – the current operationalstate of the interface. The testing state indicates that no operatio

The information is based on the ifTab (RFC1213, MIB-II). The counters are described thereas follows:• Input Bytes - the total number of octets recei

Figure 23. Statistics and Graphs per Counter windowInterfaces Utilization Window.You may enter this window from:1. The Main Menu

Figure 24. Interfaces Utilization windowThe buttons at the bottom of the graphs have the same function as those in t

RMON SupportMegaVision supports RMON Groups 1,2,3,9 for any RMON-capable device, which supportsthe same groups via SNMP.RMON Group 1 Statistics Window

• This window shows the Control Table in the upper left corner. The table presentscontrol entries for RMON Group 1. Each entry corresponds to one of

RMON Group 2 (History) WindowYou can enter this window from1. The Main Window Menu Bar (Monitor: RMON Group 2)2. From the device window menu bar for

Figure 31. Add RMON Group 2 Control Entry Window.You are required to enter some

When you open RMON Group 2 Window or select any History Control Table Entry, twoTrend Graph Windows open (in addition to the main window) to reflect t

OverviewMegaVision is a network management application. Its main function is managing a specificset of supported devices, however, it can discover and

interfaces, but may be empty as well (this is the default ). If this table is empty, it is due toone of the following reasons:• RMON Group 3 is not su

• Rising Event Index: The Index from the Events Table (see below) which corresponds toRising Event.• Falling Event Index: The Index from the Events T

• Event Description• Community: A value for the trap being sent when the event is triggered. Note that all thetraps are reflected in the Alarms Log. Y

Adding and Deleting Devices. Describe Window.Before you can manage a device, you must first define the device, provide parameters toestablish communic

Figure 36. Describe Window.4. In the Name field, type a map name for the device.5. In the SNMP Community Names section,

9. In the IP Address field, enter the IP Address for the interface. Select an interfacefrom the Interface Type list. Choose Ethernet when this interf

Figure 38. A map with a submap.T

The newly created map opens immediately after you click OK in the New Mapwindow. Note that you may also use the Open Map window to delete maps or open

AutodiscoveryThe autodiscovery process allows you to easily add network devices without knowing their IPaddresses. MegaVision polls each IP address wi

LinksTo help you visualize your network configuration, you may add links between devices on themap. Links are added manually. To add a link, select Ad

MegaVision FeaturesMegaVision helps you to quickly configure the network. It detects network problems,provides device and port control, and offers rea

General Device Information: SNMP Device Identify WindowThe SNMP Device Identify window provides you with a quick look at basic informationabout a devi

Generic SNMP and TCP/IP Devices, Monitoring servicesGeneric SNMP Device.The Generic SNMP Device type allows you to manage any SNMP compliant device. T

Figure 45. TCPIP device icon and TCPIP device main windowMonitoring Services.MegaVision allows to monitor performanc

directory contains information how to see/modify the full list of monitored services. You canuse the standard MegaVision Graphics Support (see the Gra

Alias ManagerMegaVision allows you to assign aliases to MAC addresses, easing identification of networkdevices and stations. Each network device (a wo

If there is only a vendor part of MAC address, MegaVision will append the remaining digits.If there is no corresponding alias entry just the MAC addre

TereScope™ Management In order to optimally integrate the TereScope™ Wireless Optical links into complete network solutions, the TereScope™ products

On/Off Status Wire Link Status Communication status via wire data Port. Air Link Status Communication status via Laser Data Ray. Wire Link Port Th

Running MegaVision as a plug-in application for different NMSplatformsThere some differences between the way MegaVision-WEB and MegaVision Classic wor

MegaVision Classic under HP OpenView WindowsThe following directions describe how to install a MegaVision for HP OpenView for MS-Windows. Following th

Quick Start1. Always reboot MS-Windows before installing MegaVision-WEB. Make sure that noother MegaVision version is running.2. Install MegaVision-

MegaVision Classic under Castle Rock SNMPc Network ManagerSNMPc version must be 4.x or SNMPc for Win-NT (5.x). Please note that MegaVision hastwo d

MegaVision Classic under Spectrum 4.0 for Windows NTMegaVision Classic can function as an application for Cabletron Spectrum 4.0 rev. 1 andhigher, run

1. Check that the current image represents an SNMP device. The “MegaVision” item shouldnot appear within non-SNMP devices.2. In the DOS prompt or Spec

Please, note the "password" is the same "password" which is used in the MegaVision-WEB Login screen. By default, after

e. Close the Internet Explorer and enter it again. You should not see this errorany more.11. IMPORTANT TROBLESHOOTING INFO!!! If you do not succeed t

80 by default) enter: "http://a.b.c.d/”; b2. If you reconfigured the HTTP port value (e.g.port=2000) enter: "http://a.b.c.d:2000/"c) U