Where can the user set the long-haul WT decoder parameter, when designing a network with EPT?

The "long-haul WT decoder" is a specific hardware-level parameter for an optical transponder card within a Network Element (NE). In the Nokia EPT (Ethernet Packet Transport) design tool, parameters that are specific to the hardware configuration of a particular node, such as the operational mode of a card or port, are set within the properties of that NE. This allows designers to accurately model the specific equipment and its capabilities for different links (e.g., long-haul vs. metro) within the network plan.

A. In the network parameters: Network parameters are for global settings that apply to the entire network design, not for device-specific hardware configurations.

B. In the optimization parameters: Optimization parameters are inputs for algorithms that calculate paths or allocate resources, not for setting a specific hardware operational mode.

D. In the audit menu: The audit menu is a verification tool used to compare a design against live network data or rules, not a location for initial configuration.

1. Nokia EPT R21 User Guide, Chapter 4: "Building the Network", Section: "Configuring NE Properties". This section details the process of adding Network Elements to a design and modifying their specific attributes. It specifies that hardware-level settings, including transponder modes and port-specific parameters like the WaveTracker decoder type, are configured in the NE's property window.

2. Nokia Courseware: 4A0-205 - Nokia EPT, Module 3: "Network Design Workflow". This training module illustrates that the standard workflow involves creating NEs, equipping them with virtual cards and pluggables, and then configuring the parameters for that hardware directly on the NE object within the EPT graphical user interface. The long-haul decoder setting is provided as an example of such a parameter.