User guide

Chapter 5 - VMS Services 5-9
ViperView—Monitor and Control
The General tab displays the current name assigned to the modulator and
allows renaming, if required.
Clicking the Modem tab (CDM only) displays the dialog shown in figure 5-12.
This tab allows setting the Flags and the Carrier Type for the device.
Figure 5-12 Modem tab, CDM modulator and Demodulator only
These same settings also appear in the Demodulator Properties window for both
the CDM-570/570L and CDD-56X.
Event Log
The VMS Event Log displays a history of events occurring in the system and
network. Anytime that there is a change in the current setting, status, resources,
and configurations, the system ouputs an event message displaying information
about the event. The displayed information is part of a complete database file of
recorded network activity used for notifying the operator of possible errors or
failures.
With the use of this information, the system administrator can quickly locate,
identify, repair, or replace the network element that is associated with the error/
failure.
Selecting the Event Log icon (directly below the Server icon) from the left
panel of the ViperView window (figure 5-9) will display the Event Log view in
the right panel. Alternatively, right-clicking on the icon allows the Event Log to
be opened in a seperate ViperView child window (figure 5-13).
The Log lists all activity reported to the server. This is a useful tool when deter-
mining the functioning of the network. Each event listed is categorized by the
date, time, source, and user. A message describing the activity which created the
event is also provided.