Comtech EF Data CDM-425, Installation And Operation Manual

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CDM-425 Advanced Satellite Modem
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Ethernet-based Remote Product Management 7–46 MN-CDM-425
7.5.4.3.4 Configuration | Managed Switch
The features on this nested page are accessible only to Admin users and when
you install and enable the optional IP Packet Processor card. See Sect. 7.5.3.1
for complete details about using conditional access pages.
For configuration of Managed Switch Mode features that do not require the
presence or enabling of the optional IP Packet Processor (i.e., L2 QoS,
Dedicated Management Port, VLAN Mode), see Sect. 7.5.4.3.2.1 Configuration |
LAN | IP.
Managed Switch Mode is primarily intended for operation in a point-to-point topology. It supports
VLAN as well as advanced features such as QoS, Header Compression, Payload Compression,
and Encryption/Decryption.
Figure 7-23. Configuration | Managed Switch Page
Managed Switch Configuration
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Header Compression: When this optional feature is available, use the drop-down list
select Header Compression as Disable, L2 Enabled , or L2/L3 Enabled .
Click [Save] when done.
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Payload Compression: When this optional feature is available, use the drop-down list to
Disable or Enable Payload Compression.
Click [Save] when done.
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Encryption: When this optional feature is available , use the drop-down list to Disable or
Enable Encryption.
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Encryption Key: When this optional feature is available and encryption is Enabled , the
Encryption keys are used to encrypt traffic being sent over the satellite interface:
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Select Key 1 through Key 8 to use the key specified in the Encryption/Decryption
Configuration Page ( Sect. 7.5.4.3.5.3 ) to encrypt WAN traffic.
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Select Random to cause the IP Module to randomly use any of the eight Tx Keys
to encrypt the traffic destined for the satellite link.
Click [Save] when done.