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Chapter 3 Connect the PC and Log into the GUI
NTP- D278 Set Up Computer for CTC
NTP-D278 Set Up Computer for CTC
Note JRE 1.4.2 or JRE 5.0 is required to log into nodes running Release 7.0. To log into nodes running Release
4.5 or earlier, you must uninstall JRE 1.4.2 or 5.0 and install JRE 1.3.1_2. Complete the “DLP-D422
Change the JRE Version” task on page 21-4 as necessary.
Step 1 If your computer does not have an appropriate browser installed, complete the following:
• To install Netscape 7.x, download the browser at the following site:
http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/default.jsp
• To install Internet Explorer 6.x on a PC, download the browser at the following site:
http://www.microsoft.com
Step 2 Complete the “DLP-D224 Adjust the Java Virtual Memory Heap Size” task on page 19-23 to improve
CTC efficiency.
Step 3 If your computer is a Windows PC, complete the “DLP-D433 Run the CTC Installation Wizard for
Windows” task on page 21-18, then go to Step 5.
Step 4 If your computer is a UNIX workstation, complete the “DLP-D434 Run the CTC Installation Wizard for
UNIX” task on page 21-21.
Step 5 When your PC or workstation is set up, continue with the setup procedure appropriate to your network:
• NTP-D260 Set Up CTC Computer for Local Craft Connection to the ONS 15454 SDH, page 3-3
• NTP-D261 Set Up a Computer for a Corporate LAN Connection to the ONS 15454 SDH, page 3-5
• NTP-D262 Set Up a Remote Access Connection to the ONS 15454 SDH, page 3-6
Note Cisco recommends that you configure your browser to disable the caching of user IDs and passwords on
computers that are used to access Cisco optical equipment.
In Internet Explorer, choose Tools > Internet Options > Content. Click Auto Complete and uncheck
the User names and passwords on forms option.
In Netscape 7.0, choose Edit > Preferences > Privacy & Security > Forms and uncheck the option to
save form data. For passwords, choose Edit > Preferences > Privacy & Security > Passwords and
uncheck the option to remember passwords. Note that passwords can be stored in an encrypted format.
Netscape versions earlier than 6.0 do not cache user IDs and passwords.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
Purpose This procedure configures your PC or UNIX workstation to run CTC.
Tools/Equipment Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Release 7.0 software CD
Prerequisite Procedures Chapter 1, “Install the Shelf and FMECs”
Required/As Needed Required
Onsite/Remote Onsite or remote
Security Level None
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