Chapter 8. Ethernet Interface Operation; Ethernet Management Interfaces & Protocols - Comtech EF Data SLM-5650A Installation And Operation Manual

Chapter 8. ETHERNET INTERFACE
8.1 Ethernet Management Interfaces & Protocols
The SLM-5650A Satellite Modem rear panel features a 10/100 BaseT RJ-45 'J5 Ethernet'
monitor and control (M&C) interface port. This port operates in the Auto-Negotiation and Auto-
Crossover mode.
You may use the optional Network Processor (NP) Interface Module as an alternate means of
M&C access. The NP Interface Module features four 10/100/1000 BaseT RJ-45ports labeled 1, 2,
3 and 4. The operational mode of these ports can be individually selected for Auto-Negotiation or
fixed mode operation.
The internal systems of the SLM-5650A are interconnected with an internal Ethernet bus, which
allows both the Base Modem 'J5 Ethernet' port and NP Ports 1 through 4 to provide M&C access
while the NP is operating in Router modes.
The following Ethernet M&C Protocols are supported by the SLM-5650A:
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HTTP (non-secure) or HTTPS (secure) interface – These interface modes require a
compatible user-supplied web browser such as Internet Explorer, FireFox, or Google
Chrome. These protocols are supported by the following systems:
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Ethernet Interface Operation
Base Modem M&C (HTTP only)
Network Processor (NP) M&C (HTTP/HTTPS)
TRANSEC Module M&C (HTTPS only)
For more information about these operational interfaces, see:
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Chapter 9. BASE MODEM HTTP INTERFACE
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Appendix E. OPTIONAL NETWORK PROCESSOR (NP)
INTERFACE MODULE
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Appendix F. OPTIONAL TRANSEC MODULE
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