Comtech EF Data CDD-56X Series Vipersat - Manual (Page 75)

Chapter 3 - Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) 3-41
MN/22137, rev 1 Vipersat Configuration
CDD-56X responds to the VMS server with a unicast containing its current
configuration data, including the CDD-56X’s IP address. When the VMS
receives the unicast response, it registers the CDD-56X on the network.
Enter V at the command prompt in the Vipersat Configuration screen
(figure 3-6) to display the dialog shown in figure 3-54. Enter the Receive Multi-
cast Address as assigned by the network operator/administrator.
Figure 3-54 Receive Multicast IP Address prompt
Managing IP Address
The Managing IP Address command in the Vipersat Configuration screen
(figure 3-6) allows the IP address for the server running VMS to be entered.
Enter I at the command prompt to display the dialog shown in figure 3-55.
Figure 3-55 Managing IP Address prompt
The Managing IP Address of the VMS is sent out with the multicast to all of the
Vipersat units and will be automatically updated during the registration process.
The CDD-56X sends a unicast registration request to the managing address
every 60 seconds when requesting initial registration on the VMS network.
Later the CDD-56X uses this address to send switch requests, network health
status messages, etc. to the managing VMS server.
Note: The managing address will be set automatically if the Receive Multicast
Address is configured correctly and the unit is receiving the announce-
ment multicast message. However, the unit WILL NOT send its registra-
tion request message until this address is set.
NOTE