User`s guide

2-18 YesWare Server operating system and software modules
Software Release 2.30 YesWare Applications User’s Guide 08-01016-01
Port Manager
The Port Manager allows you to provision EtherLoop modems as well as
Ethernet switches and their associated ports. From here, you can also configure
the subnet mask, gateway address for the InterProxy-VBN system, branding
setup, and check-in/check-out times.
The Port Manager module is divided into the following sections:
• EtherLoop Modem Provisioning: The functions in this section control
the provisioning of the EtherLoop CO/SE and CPE/CE modem databases.
The Find New Modems function automatically detects all modems on the
same LAN segment as the YWS network interface (ETH 0 or ETH 1).
• Ethernet Switch and Port Provisioning: The functions in this section
control the provisioning of the Ethernet switch and port databases.
• System Setup: The functions in this section set up the branding
configuration, which identifies the Internet Service Provider (ISP) and
Home Page URL "splash page" that is displayed to YesWare end-users.
Customizing the branding setup is required in order for your splash page
to be presented to guest users. This section also includes the functions to
set up the gateway and subnet mask used by provisioned Ethernet
switches.
• System Tools: The functions in this section handle port testing, tracing
user activity, and customizing the YesWare end-user interface.
Figure 2-15 on page 2-19 shows the Port Manager page.
Find New Modems and ETH 0 / ETH 1
The Find New Modems function automatically detects all modems on the same
LAN segment as the YWS network interface (ETH 0 or ETH 1). To detect
modems in an InterProxy-VBN
system, the Modex Daemon must be set to
ETH 1. In a "one-armed" EtherLoop OAM&P
system, the Modex Daemon must
be set to ETH 0. See “Modex Daemon and ETH 0 / ETH 1” on page 2-15.
Ethernet Switches and InterProxy
Ethernet switches and ports can only be provisioned for InterProxy (ETH 1) VBN
systems.
Port Manager / System Setup Gateway and Subnet Mask
System Setup Gateway=
InterProxy
ETH 1 IP address
System Setup Subnet Mask=
InterProxy
ETH 1 Network Mask
The Gateway Address used by the YesWare system is the same address as the
InterProxy ETH 1 IP address. The Subnet Mask address used by the YesWare
system is the same address as the ETH 1 network mask address.