Comtech EF Data SLM-5650A Vipersat Parameter Editor - Manual (Page 15)

Chapter 1 - General 1-3
Product Description
Product Description
Introduction
The Parameter (Param) Editor provides a simple graphical user interface (GUI)
for making configuration changes to modem/routers used in a Vipersat satellite
network. Accessible from both the VMS and VLoad, the Parameter Editor oper-
ates on the param files that store the operating parameters for network terminals.
This user guide documents the Parameter Editor as it applies to the SLM-5650A
satellite modem.
The Parameter Editor is the same in both the VMS and VLoad. However, the
way edited parameters are applied to the Vipersat network modem/routers
differs between the two. Once a modem’s configuration has been changed using
the VMS, the change is immediately applied to the modem. In contrast, changes
made using the VLoad utility are not applied until the new param file is Put
(uploaded) to the unit by the operator.
Note: Many of the parameters will interact with other parameters. Carefully
read the instructions before making changes to a unit’s configuration
settings.
Parameter modifications may also be made directly to the modem/router using a
direct console connection, a Telnet connection, or the World Wide Web. Refer
to the modem/router’s documentation for details on making equipment parame-
ter modifications directly at the unit.
For more information on using the Parameter Editor with the VMS, refer to the
Vipersat Management System User Guide.
For more information on using the Parameter Editor with VLoad, refer to the
Vipersat Load Utility User Guide.
Parameter Editor Features
The Parameter Editor software has the following features:
• Simple yet comprehensive graphical user interface.
• Integrates with both the VMS and VLoad.
• Context sensitive for device type as well as for unit role (Hub/Remote).
• Configuration alert error checking on range value parameters.
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