User guide

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-1

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CONFIGURING NETWORK MODEMS

General

This section describes using VMS to configure Vipersat network modems.

Configuration of modem parameter files is accomplished using the Parameter

Editor. The Parameter Editor, as used from the VMS, performs the same func-

tions as the Parameter Editor accessed via Vipersat’s VLoad utility. The uses of

the Parameter Editor in VMS and VLoad differ, however, in the way the edited

parameters are stored and applied.

For example, once a modem/router parameter has been changed by the VMS,

clicking the OK button on the edit screen causes the change to be implemented

immediately in the modem. The same change made using VLoad will not be

implemented in the modem until the modified parameter file is uploaded or

“put” to the subject modem/router.

The parameter modifications may also be made directly to the modem using

either a console, Telnet, or HTTP connection. Refer to the modem’s documenta-

tion for details on configuring modem equipment using one of these methods.

The settings of any network modem/router can be configured or modified using

the VMS. Right-clicking on a device icon will display a drop-down menu show-

ing the options that can be exercised for the device (figure 4-1).

The following describes the actions for each item/command on the drop-down

menu.

Note: Many of the parameters interact with each other. Before making a

change to a parameter, carefully read the instructions and note any inter-

action with other parameters.

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