Cables to Go CDM-570L manual Set the Vipersat Configuration, 8Vipersat Configuration screen Hub

Initial Configuration

Set the Vipersat Configuration

1.Enter V at the Main Menu command prompt shown in figure 2-1to select the Vipersat Configuration menu shown in figure 2-8.

Figure 2-8Vipersat Configuration screen (Hub)

2.Enter R at the command prompt to toggle the Unit Role to either Hub or Remote.

This parameter will determine the role the target CDM-570/570L will per- form in the network and what type of commands and functions it will receive from the VMS.

3.Enter E to set the Expansion Unit value (Yes or No).

When configured as an expansion unit, either as a hub (switched) or as a remote (mesh), the CDM-570/570L is set up so that the demod is in SCPC mode and available as a resource for dedicated communications with the other end of the satellite link.

4.Enter B at the command prompt to set the Network ID.

The Network ID that is assigned to the unit defines to what network the target CDM-570/570L will belong. All units used in a network will have the same Network ID. This parameter is used by the VMS to identify units common to a network and allows the VMS to manage multiple networks, each with its own unique network ID number.

5.Enter N at the command prompt to set the Unit Name.

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