Fast Features - Comtech EF Data Vipersat SLM-5650A User Manual

of the satellite network by providing a combination of routing and bridging
functions. Note that this option is only available if the NP BPM FAST feature
has been installed on the modem/router.
When BPM (Bridged Point-to-Multipoint) is selected as the routing mode, the
function of the five Ethernet ports changes: NP module ports 1 through 4
change from routed Layer 3 traffic and management use to bridged Layer 2 traf-
fic; base modem port J5 changes from remote control connector to routed Layer
3 traffic and management use.
Caution: When using a remote connection to change the Routing Mode from
Additional information about the BPM feature can be found in the SLM-5650A
Installation and Operation Manual.
Ensure that the Vipersat Working Mode is set as specified for this unit. If it is
not, change the setting by selecting the appropriate radio button(s) and clicking
the Submit button. The modem unit will automatically be set up for the appro-
priate configuration parameters based on this setting, thus simplifying deploy-
ment.

FAST Features

From the Admin submenu, select FAST Features to display the FAST Feature
page shown in figure 3-7.
This read-only page displays the status for both the Network Processor and the
Modem FAST Features—Installed or Not Installed.
C h a p t e r 3 - U s i n g t h e W e b S e r ve r I n t e r f a c e ( W S I )
Router to BPM, ensure that the Ethernet connection that is being
utilized is cabled to port J5. If the connection is utilizing one of the
four ports on the NP module, connectivity with the modem will be lost
as soon as the change is submitted.
M e n u D e s c r i p t i o n s
3-7