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QUICK START CONFIGURATION

Introduction

This chapter describes the minimum configuration of a Vipersat CDM-570/ 570L Modem/Router that is necessary in order for the equipment to function in a Vipersat network.

The Vipersat CDM-570/570L stores its configuration in an ASCII file named the PARAM file. Equipment configuration is typically performed through the use of the Command Line Interface (CLI), particularly the initial configuration. Once the equipment is functioning in the network, additional configuration can be performed via the VMS.

Refer to Chapter 3, “Using the Command Line Interface,” for a detailed descrip- tion on the usage of this feature.

This manual covers the configuration specifics of the CDM-570/570L when used in a Vipersat network. Refer to the CDM-570/570L Installation and Oper- ation Manual (Part Number MN/CDM570L.IOM) for general instruction on setting up, installing and configuring this equipment.

NOTE

Note: Before attempting to configure a CDM-570/570L to be used in a Vipersat network, make certain it has the Vipersat option installed and enabled.

Caution: Do not connect the TX cable until the modem is properly configured, and the Home State is verified and Saved.

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Contents

User Guide Page Vipersat CDM-570/570L Comtech Vipersat Networks, Inc Document Revision Status This Page Intentionally Blank Table of Contents Network Addressing Dynamic Power Control Vipersat CDM-570/570L User Guide List of Figures Appendix a Figures General How to Use This ManualQuick Start Configuration Manual Organization Conventions and References Vipersat Management System User Guide Part Number Introduction Modem FeaturesRouter Features Product Description Dynamic Scpc dSCPC Network and Bandwidth Management New in this Release Release Automatic Home State Control Remote Unit ECM User Defined Switch TypeVipersat File Streaming VFS Reader Comments / Corrections Return Material AuthorizationCustomer Support Contact Information This Page is Intentionally Blank Introduction Quick Start Configuration Introduction Vipersat CDM-570/570L User Guide Terminal Connection Initial ConfigurationNetwork Role Set the Feature Configuration Setting Vipersat CDM-570/570L Operating Parameters 1Main Menu screen 3Feature Configuration screen Set the IP Address Ensure that the Working Mode is set to Router-Vipersat Creating the Routes Configure the Route TableRouting in a Vipersat Network 6Configuring the Route Table screen 7Tx Configuration screen Set the Satellite Modem Configuration 8Vipersat Configuration screen Hub Set the Vipersat Configuration Initial Configuration Save Parameters to Permanent Storage Common Screen CommandsGeneral Telnet Logout Exit Main menu AdministrationMenu Descriptions Feature Configuration Vipersat Management Vipersat Feature Codes menu Vipersat File Streamer Vipersat Auto SwitchingVipersat Stdma Stdma Mode Vipersat Configuration Stdma Hub Type Stdma Tx Rate GIR FixedDynamic Slot Dynamic Cycle Burstmap Multicast IP Group IDLow Data Rate Fast Acquisition Cycles Per Burst Map Outbound IP Slot Preamble Length Slot Guardband Slot Cycle Length Slot Data Length Adding a Remote to the Stdma Group Slot Start in CycleSet Remotes 17Adding a Remote to the Stdma group Base Set Remote Policies Remote Count 21Entry Channel Switch Rates screen View Remotes Enable/Disable RemoteDelete Remote Remove Retry Timeout Remove Timeout Stdma Statistics 29Remove Retry Timeout prompt 31STDMA Statistics screen Remote Show Hub Statistics 33STDMA/SCPC Auto Switching screen Hub STDMA/SCPC Automatic Switching Voice & Video Application Switching Auto SwitchingCurrent WAN Transmit Mode Video Switch Detection ToS Switch DetectionVoice Switch Detection This menu item appears for Remote modems only QoS Switch Detection Configure QoS Rules Enable Quality of Service QoS Feature 35QoS Configuration screen Configure QoS Rules Based Switching Enable QoS Switch Detection Feature Load Switching Stdma Slot Capacity Stdma Switch Delay Scpc Step Down Threshold Percent AllocationScpc Step Up Threshold Scpc Step Up Excess ToS Switching ParametersScpc Step Delay 41ToS Switching Control screen ToS Switching Entry View Delete Expansion Unit Unit Role Network ID Unit NameReceive Multicast Address Primary Heart Beat Managing IP Address Home State Revert Dynamic Power Control Configuration 51DPC Configuration screen Stdma mode DPC Enabled Calibrated Data Rate Nominal Power LevelMax Power Min Power Max Step Up Power Max Step Down Power Speed Up EbNo Target EbNoTarget Range Target DPC Address Set Home State Parameters 61Home State Configuration screen Set Current Configuration as Home State Transmit Data Rate Force Modem to Home StateStdma State Transmit Frequency Transmit Coding Rate Transmit FEC Type Receive Frequency Transmit Power LevelTransmit Enable Transmit Modulation Type Receive Coding Rate Receive Data RateReceive FEC Type Receive Modulation Type Vipersat Summary 74Vipersat Summary screen Vipersat Migration 75Vipersat Migration prompt This Page is Intentionally Blank Network Addressing Layers 1 OSI Reference Model OSI Reference Model Figure A-2Bits and Bytes Binary Math Binary Math IP Address Classes IP Addressing Class D Private Network IP Addresses Subnets Subnet Mask Figure A-6Default Subnet Masks for IP Classes Figure A-7ANDing an IP address and a subnet mask Network Segments MAC Addresses Default Gateways Figure A-10Network Node MAC Addresses Bandwidth Allocation and Load Switching Automatic Switching Load Switching Determine if a load switch is needed Load Switching Figure B-1Hub autoswitching menu Load Switching Process Determining Need-for-Change Figure B-3Load switching diagram Load Switch Example Load Switch Example Reduced data flow in switched mode Scpc Figure B-4Application switching diagram Application switching Application switching Type of Service ToS Switching Applications Switching Entry Channel Mode ECM Switching Figure B-5ECM switch recovery 3 minutes Figure B-6ECM switch recovery 3 minutes Introduction Dynamic Power Control Description Parameter Default Significance Adjustment for Data Rate Level Power Appendix C Dynamic Power Control This Page Intentionally Blank Network Migration General Basic Steps Firmware UpgradeUpgrade Overview Required Support Utilities and Firmware Getting Information with Vload Migration Procedure Figure D-2Initial Vload screen Figure D-4Get Information for IP Address Upgrade Router to Figure D-5Put Application screen Consecutive Load Save and Reboot to Latest Figure D-7Unit Information screen Router Get Information for Router Upgrade Image 1 on Base Modem to Upgrade Base Modem to When the file transfer is completed, Hard Reset the Modems Download Base Modem v1.5.1 to Image Figure D-13Download v1.5.1 and Hard Reset screen Picking Up Straggler/Offline Remotes Completing MigrationDownload Router v1.5.3 to Image Figure D-17Main Menu screen, CLI Setting v1.5.2 Compatibility in Hub Modems Figure D-18Vipersat Configuration screen Firmware Upgrade This Page is Intentionally Blank Glossary Vipersat CDD-564L User’s Guide Appendix E Glossary ISP Appendix E Glossary Vipersat CDD-564L User’s Guide Appendix E Glossary Vipersat CDD-564L User’s Guide Appendix E Glossary This Page 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