Discovering
devices
EXM tab page
The EXM tab page contains the following parameter:
Data
Allows you to specify a string which you can send in a message to other
remote maintenance points.
VSM tab page
The VSM tab page contains the following parameter:
Data
Allows you to specify a string which you can send in a message to other
remote maintenance points.
Discovery view (802.1ag/Y.1731 protocols)
Touching the Discovery button available for the 802.1ag or Y.1731 protocol
will display the screen shown below.
The contents of the Discovery view screen is the same for both protocols.
The screen contains the following parameters:
CCM/LBM
Select the radio button for the relevant method of discovery.
CCM - Passive method. Discover Remote Maintenance points by looking
at incoming CCM frames. This is the preferred method of discovery and
the default selection.
LBM - Active method. Discover other devices by sending out a multicast
loopback message and discover the devices' MAC addresses.
Discovery interval
Use the drop-down menu to specify the time period during which to wait and
discover messages.
Max discovered devices
Allows you to specify the maximum number of devices that will be
discovered.
To discover devices, touch the Discover button on the left side of the
screen. This will display the Discovery dialog box.
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