Comtech EF Data CDM-570/570L Vipersat - Manual (Page 35)

Chapter 2 - Quick Start Configuration 2-11
Initial Configuration
Set the Vipersat Configuration
1. Enter V at the Main Menu command prompt shown in figure 2-1 to select
the Vipersat Configuration menu shown in figure 2-9.
Figure 2-9 Vipersat 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.
6. Enter V at the command prompt to set the Receive Multicast Address.
This IP address is the multicast address assigned to the VMS and to all