Comtech EF Data DTMX5000 SpectraCast - Manual (Page 156)

Central Configuration Unit DTMX5000 IP Gateway
B-20 Rev. 1
3. Click the specific Billing Server folder to which the CCU is to be configured.
The RADIUS Billing Server Properties dialog opens on the right, as shown
below:
The CCU can be configured to the selected RADIUS Server by entering
properties in the following fields:
Note: The properties should be obtained beforehand from the server
operator.
Servername: Enter a meaningful Billing Server name. This name is used in log
messages referring to this Server. This name can be identical to the
name specified in the CCU identified as (host name) field (see below).
Server IP
address. Enter the specific Server IP number.
CCU identified as
(host name).
Enter the name of the CCU. The Server uses this name to identify this
specific CCU from the cluster of other CCUs that may be using the
same server.
Mutual secret. Enter the password that is shared between the CCU and the Billing
Server. The password is never sent to the server. It enables the CCU
and the server to authenticate each other’s messages, by means of a
specially encrypted digital signature based on the password.
Server RADIUS
port.
From the dropdown list, select either the 1646 (Default) value or the
1813 (Official) value. Most RADIUS Servers use the 1646 (Default)
value.
Enable server Check the checkbox to activate the RADIUS Billing Server. If the
checkbox remains unchecked, Billing is not activated for any clients
accessing the system, meaning that all traffic is free of charge. This
mode is useful if you do not want to work with a Billing Server.