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Buyer's Guide
Overview
GL's Windows Client/Server software allows the user of T1/E1 analysis cards, the capability of remote operation, automation, and
multi-site connectivity. T1/E1 Cards in a Server are easily controlled through software Clients at remote or local sites via TCP/IP sockets.
Connectivity can be via Dial-Up, LAN, WAN, or more typically the Internet. Server software can run multiple tasks simultaneously at
the request of the Client software. Server software is supported on Windows 2000, XP and Vista.
Typical applications include:
- CAS Simulator - complete simulation of any CAS protocol
- Intrusive /
Non-Intrusive T1/E1 Testing
- Performance monitoring and testing of multiple site locations from a single client
- Shared use of T1/E1 test equipment from multiple client locations
- Automated factory testing on production lines
- Simultaneous testing of high capacity T1/E1 systems through a single Client
- Integration of T1/E1 testing into more complex testing systems
- Collection of call records from remote locations based on signaling (SS7, CAS, ISDN, etc.)
- Simple modifiable scripts to run each and every G.168 tests
- Monitor, report, and record alarms at various sites every two seconds or as they occur
- Detect and report DTMF/MF/MFC-R2 digits on channels as they occur
- Perform BERT on selected timeslots involving multiple paths simultaneously
- Remote Protocol Analyzers (requires separate license) can be integrated with Windows Client Server to remotely
analyze SS7, ISDN, GR303, V5, HDLC, and Frame Relay protocols
GL Server Functions
The Server performs 'actions' and 'tasks'. An 'action' is in response to a 'command' initiated by a Client. The Server performs the
action immediately and notifies the Client of the result. An example of such commands - actions are board configurations. A 'task'
is more complicated, and usually involves real time generation and processing of data, i.e. perform BERT for 10 minutes on a T1, as
shown here. Multiple tasks can be initiated without completion of previous tasks. The Server informs the Client on tasks: started,
status, complete, etc. Typical tasks are real time Transmission and Recording of files, bit error rate testing, alarm monitoring,
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) operations, ds0 power monitoring, dtmf/mf/mfcr2 digit detection and generation, and hdlc decoding.
For a complete list refer to the User's Manual.
Platforms: Dual HD PCI T1/E1 Cards and Portable USB T1/E1 Units
Shown below are single and dual PCI T1/E1 Cards and portable USB T1/E1 units. A T1/E1 Server can be configured with as
many as four cards in a single PC. Processing constraints should be taken into account.
Screen Shot of Dual HD PCI T1/E1 Cards
Screen Shot of Portable USB T1E1 Units
Screen Shot of Server Software
Screen Shot of Connect to Server
GL Clients
Client application is distributed freely with GL's Windows Client Server (WCS) application and can be used as a template
for more complex tasks. Example Clients are available in C++, TCL, C#, Java, and other easy to use scripting languages. Clients can
be run under any OS, including UNIX, LINUX, Windows, etc.
C++ Client
A Client communicates with the Server via TCP/IP encapsulated commands/tasks/responses. GL provides sample-working clients
written in C++, TCL, and Java. The user may expand on these, as the user desires. Both commands and tasks are high-level
functions, e.g. perform a BERT, perform HDLC decoding on TS0 and provide packets. A client can initiate multiple tasks simultaneously or
sequentially (queue up tasks in succession). All exchanges between the Client and Server are displayed and can be logged to a file for
later viewing. Batches of commands/tasks can be saved or loaded for efficiency. 'Cut' and 'paste' features are also provided. The frame
shown here shows that hundreds of tasks can be queued up for processing and many can be executing simultaneously.
Screen Shot of Client Software
Click here to download C++ Client Source
Code
VB Client
GL's VB Client is a Windows based GUI Client application that communicates with the GL's Server Software to execute and
display basic functions on T1 and E1 lines. The VB Client application can be invoked as a stand-alone Client or in the case when
it is co-resident with GL's T1/E1 analyzer cards, from the special application drop down menu --> WCS VB client. GL can provide
free assistance in developing additional capability in the VB Client or GL Server. Click here to learn
more.
C# Client for .NET (Complete source code available for free download)
C-Sharp (C#) Client is a Windows based GUI Client developed in C# language, that works with GL's Server Software to execute
and display basic functions on T1 and E1 lines. Using this client, you can connect to a GLServer running on local or remote machine.
You can send basic commands to the server as well as see the reply sent back by the server. Example screen shots are provided
below. The source code is provided free of charge, and provides a reliable framework for rapidly developing applications with GL's
Server using the .Net platform. GL can provide free assistance in developing additional capability into the C# Client or GL
Server.
Instructions for building & running the C# client source code:
You must have Microsoft's Visual C# .Net version 7.1 (Microsoft's .Net framework version 1.1.4322) or above installed on your
machine to build the source code. Unzip the downloaded zip file into an empty directory on your local machine. It will create a new
directory called "CSharpClient". Open this directory and then double click on the file named "CSharpClient.sln" to open the C#
project and then use the "Start" button on the Visual C# IDE (or use F5 key) to build and run the C# client.
Screen Shot of C# Client Software
Click here to download C# Client Source
Code.
TCL Client
TCL (Tool Command Language) Client is a client application that allows you to connect remotely to GL's T1/E1 analyzer
via TCP/IP and perform various functions such as Intrusive / Non-Intrusive T1/E1 Testing, Monitoring Byte Values, Power level,
Frequency, DC Offset, Transmit Tone, Digits, Signaling Bits, Error Insertion, Playback and record a data file. The TCL Client application
includes a GLTclIfc.dll file, a packaged library that enables communication with the WCS Server from a TCL environment.
The advantage of such communication is to enable the user to process the response of a server query and to use it accordingly
with the added benefits of a fully capable flow control engine. TCL provides a simple scripting language, with programming facilities
such as looping, procedures, and variables. Thus, users can now use the entire vast range of commands in the WCS Server in a much
more beneficial way than the WCS Client.
Main Features of TCL Client:
- Compatible with MS-DOS/Windows 2000/XP/Vista Operating System.
- Works with GL's field proven T1/E1 internal cards or Laptop T1/E1 external units.
- All commands are simple and self-explanatory.
- Commands can be customized to implement interactive menu options to play a file, wait for a digit, play another file based on the
digit, and so on.
- Values returned from the server can be easily accessed and stored as user-defined variables.
- The commands provide easy access to the latest messages using various keywords such as task-clear, and -last.
- Streamlines both the source script and the output by executing only the messages that user requested.
- For and While loops in scripts make task execution simpler.
- Includes remote monitoring capability.
This application is available as optional software with the GL's T1/E1 analyzer. The application can be invoked by double-clicking on
TClsh84.exe file in \Program Files\GL Communications Inc\TCL Client directory to invoke a command-line client, and double-click on
TclGUI.exe file in \Program Files\GL Communications Inc\TCL Client directory to invoke a windows-based TCL client application.
Screen Shot of TCL Client Software
Screen Shot of TCL Client Command Line Interface
Click here to download TCL Client Source Code
Get the latest TCL Interpreter from www.scriptics.com
Client Development Tools and Demo Applications
Client Core Library
- GLXClient ActiveX Control
- GLDClient DLL
- GLDMClient DLL
- GLSClient Automation Server
The basic module for many GL Client Development tools is the GL Client Core Library. This library may be linked directly to
application programs written in C/C++. It also has been wrapped in many other GL development tools that can be incorporated
easily into applications written in other languages.
GLXClient ActiveX Control
The GLXClient ActiveX Control brings Windows ActiveX technology to the GL Client/Server paradigm.
Developers can use graphic development tools to incorporate the GLXClient ActiveX control into their applications.
GLDClient DLL
The GLDClient DLL provides a generic interface to core client services. Applications written in any language that
supports Windows Dynamic Link Libraries can use this tool.
GLDMClient DLL
The GLDMClient DLL provides client applications with multi-server support through a DLL interface.
Applications written in any language that supports Windows Dynamic Link Libraries can use this tool.
GLSClient Automation Server
The GLSClient Automation Server builds on the GLXClient ActiveX Control to provide client services to Automation Clients such as
VBScript
Demonstration Clients
In addition to the above client development tools, GL maintains a growing library of sample client applications written for
commonly-used platforms such as Visual Basic and Tcl/Tk. Please enquire about sample client code written for these and other
platforms.
| Module Name |
Description |
Uses
Module(s) |
| GLClient.lib |
GL Client Core Library. Provides connection management and transaction management services. C++ source code
is available. |
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| GLClient.exe |
GL C++ Client Application. Demonstrates steps needed to connect to servers, send commands, read responses,
and run scripts. C++ Source code available. |
GLClient.lib |
| GLXClient.ocx |
GL Client ActiveX Control. Allows easy integration of client services into Windows Applications. Provides visual
transaction register. C++ Source Code available. |
GLClient.lib |
| GLXClientExe.exe |
GL ActiveX Client Application. Demonstrates use of programming interface provided by GLXClient.ocx ActiveX
control including use of ActiveX events. C++ source code available. |
GLXClient.ocx |
| GLDClient.dll |
GL Client DLL. Provides a Windows DLL wrapper for the GLClient library, allowing its services to be used by
Windows applications written in many different programming languages. C/C++ source code available. |
GLClient.lib |
| GLDClientTest.exe |
GL Client DLL Test Application. Demonstrates use of programming interface provided by GLDClient.dll in
Windows applications, including use of callbacks to handle events. C++ source code available. |
GLDClient.dll |
| GLDConsole - ClientTest.exe |
GL Client DLL Test Application. Demonstrates use of programming interface provided by GLDClient.dll in
Windows Console applications, including use of callbacks and special requirements for pumping Windows messages. C++ source
code available. |
GLDClient.dll |
| GLDMClient.dll |
GL Client Multi-Server DLL. Provides a Windows DLL wrapper for the GLClient library that allows client
applications to communicate with multiple servers. C/C++ source code available. |
GLClient.lib |
| VBClient.exe |
GL Visual Basic Client Application. A relatively full-featured client application that demonstrates the use of the
GLXClient ActiveX control in a Visual Basic Application. VB code available. |
GLXCleint.ocx |
| GLClient.tcl |
GL Tcl/Tk Client Application. A relatively full-featured stand-alone client application that demonstrates the
requirements for a client application written with Tcl/Tk. Source code is available. |
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WCS Modules
- WCS module XX610 - File based Record/Playback
This is an optional module that allows performing real-time Transmission and Recording of files from multiple client locations.
- WCS module XX620 - Transmit/Detect digits
This is an optional module is used detect and report DTMF/MF/MFC-R2 digits on channels as they occur from multiple client locations.
- WCS module XX625 – Channel Associated Signaling (CAS) Simulation
It is an optional application that simulates any user defined CAS protocol by providing signaling bit transitions and
forward/backward frequency tones/digits. Supported Protocols include· E1 MFC-R2 (All variants, full /semi compelled)· T1 Winkstart
(R1 wink)· T1 Loopstart and T1 Groundstart· E1 European Digital CAS (EUC)·and any user-defined CAS protocol.
- WCS module XX629 – ISDN Emulation
A Server client application is used for configuring the ISDN Layer parameters, Called/Calling Numbering Plan/Type,
type of ISDN service, Place call or accept call for each timeslot or for the whole trunk, Switch and Subscriber Emulation,
Simple NFAS setup for T1, and performs various other tasks on remote WCS clients.
- WCS Pulse Mask
This Client-Server application in Universal boards is used for detection, monitoring, and plotting of transmitted pulses.
It includes Monitor Pulse Mask and Pulse Mask Display (pulsemaskchk.dll) modules that can be remotely controlled using
simple commands by client applications. Some of the commands supported are CheckPulseMask, validate pulse, stop
pulse mask validation, and others.
For complete information, click here to visit WCS Pulse Mask web page.
- WCS module XX630 - DSP Functionality
Scripted DSP commands provide the ability to specify a sequence of digital signal processing steps to be performed on incoming and/or
outgoing timeslots. The WCS DSP Operation module allows real-time as well as offline testing using DSP commands to perform functions such
as Amplification/Attenuation, Delay, Filter, File Tx/Rx, Logical operations, Echo Cancel, and so on.
Complex echo paths and complex block diagram operations can be easily simulated using the following functions: sum, invert, filter, delay,
amplify, attenuate, bxor, bor, brev, bnot, band, infile, outfile, white noise, tone, dual tone, phase shift, dtmf digits, mf digits, mfcr2 digits, power
monitor, signaling bits monitor, const, bytes, and many other operators.
List of some sample DSP scripts using C++ client
List of some sample DSP scripts using TCL client
- WCS module XX631 – Dynamic DSP Capability
Scripted DSP commands provide the ability to perform dynamic or time-varying operations via schedules. A schedule is a CSV file which
specifies a sequence of digital signal processing steps to be performed at specified time offset for each operator on incoming and/or outgoing signals.
The Dynamic DSP Operation module allows real-time as well as offline testing using DSP commands to perform functions such as
Amplification/Attenuation, Delay, Filter, File Tx/Rx, Logical operations, Echo Cancel, and so on.
Click here to download scripts for
Dynamic DSP Offline and Real-time Operations with a help guide for Real-time Test Procedure.
- WCS module XX634 - Multi-Channel HDLC Emulation and
Analysis & File based High Throughput
HDLC Record/Playback
The HDLCTerr module performs multi-channel HDLC emulation and analysis. It permits frame error testing and transmission of
memory generated sequences of fixed or variable length HDLC frames, GL *.HDL Trace file frames, and various bandwidth streams.
The HDLCHpio module performs file–based HDLC record and playback actions. It permits receive / transmit of HDLC streams of
various bandwidth (hyper channel, timeslot, and multiple sub-channel streams per timeslot).
- WCS module XX635, XX636 – PPP, MLPPP, & Multi-Channel
(MC) Emulation and Analysis
Automated testing of PPP and MLPPP can be accomplished using client-server based PPP, MLPPP, & Multi-Channel (MC) Emulation
and Analysis (MLPPPTerr)module. The PPP, MLPPP, & Multi-Channel (MC) Emulation and Analysis module is an optional application
that displays the command syntax, sends and receives MLPPP frames with or without impairments, and logs the events.
- WCS module XX640, XX641 - File based HDLC Record/Playback &
Remote Record/Playback
The File based HDLC Record/Playback (Hdlcfunc) module is an optional application that allows HDLC Traffic Capture/Playback. It
also allows transmission/reception of *.HDL frames files located on the server and on client.
- WCS module XX645 - File based TRAU Record/Playback
The File based TRAU Record/Playback (Traufunc) module is an optional application that allows Capture/Playback of TRAU traffic.
They are similar to File based HDLC Record/Playback module with additional TRAU broadcasting transmission and multiple receive
features per task. The module also allows to check for command syntax and also transmission / reception of TRAU frames in *.hdl
file format located on server.
- WCS module XX646 - Multi-Channel TRAU Tx/Rx Emulation and Analysis
The WCS TRAU Tx/Rx Test (TrauTerr) module is a GUI based client as well as command-line based client application, which can simulate & analyze
TRAU/CCU (BTS or BSC end) on GL’s T1/E1 cards. The application is capable of generating and receiving TRAU traffic (with or without impairments) based
on the codec type, and time alignment (if specified). The frames are transmitted through the 16 or 8 kbps channels. Traffic source can be sequence number,
HDL files (containing trau frames), flat binary file, and user-defined frames (ASCII HEX string/ file). This application can be used to test the correctness of
the received data, by comparing with predefined patterns.
- WCS module XX650 - File based HDLC Record/Playback over SA-bits
The File based HDLC Record/Playback over SAbits (SaBitsFunc) module is an optional application that allows receive and transmit
of HDLC frames in *.hdl file format.
- WCS module XX655 – Multi-link Frame Relay Emulation
Automated testing of FR and MFR can be accomplished using client-server based Multi-link Frame Relay Emulation module. The MFR Emulation module is an
optional application that displays the command syntax, sends and receives FR and MFR frames with or without impairments.
- WCS module XX660 - File based Record/Playback over FDL
The File based Record/Playback over FDL (FdlFunc) module is an optional application that allows to receive and transmit HDLC
frames and signals in *.hdl file format over facility data link (FDL).
- WCS module XX670 – Multi-Channel BER Testing
Multi-channel BER Testing server function allows the user to take advantage of the more advanced features of the HD
boards. It supports transmit and receive of *.ber files, bit inversion on Rx pattern, and logic errors insertion for Tx and Rx patterns.
- WCS module XX680 - Traffic Classifier
Traffic Classifier is an application that can analyze the traffics such as voice, fax, data, and tones (dial tone, ring-back
tone, busy tone, so on) and also identify dialing digits and other events happening on a T1/E1 network
- WCS module XX690 - SS7 Decode Agent
A console client application that monitors SS7 Links, decodes multiple SS7 protocol standards, filters user-specified
protocol parameters, builds CDRs, and streams over TCP/IP to remote site.
- WCS module XX691 - ISDN Decode Agent
A console client application that monitors ISDN Links, decodes multiple ISDN protocol standards, filters user-specified
protocol parameters, builds CDRs, and streams over TCP/IP to remote site.
Windows Client/Server Documentation
GL Server User's Guide (including C++ Client)
VB Client Documentation
GL Server Command Reference
GL Server Guide to DSP Operations
Implementing Callback Functions In WCS Clients
Synchronous Messaging In WCS Clients
'DSP Functionality' in WCS
What's New In Version 3.24
Buyer's Guide, License and WCS Commands Information
Please Note:The XX in the Item Number refers to the hardware platform, listed at the bottom of the Buyer's Guide,
which the software will be running on. Therefore, XX can either be HDT, HDE, HUT, HUE, UTA or UEA depending upon
the hardware.
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