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VFS v1.2.xVIPERSAT File StreamerUSER GUIDEPart Number MN/12917 Revision 1.0

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Chapter 1 - General 1-1CHAPTERGENERALHow to Use This ManualThis manual documents the features and functions of the Vipersat File Streamer software app

How to Use This Manual1-2 VFS User GuideChapter 3 — Using VFSDescribes using VFS for streaming data files over the Vipersat network at high transmissi

Chapter 1 - General 1-3Product DescriptionProduct DescriptionIntroductionVipersat File Streamer (VFS) is a software application that allows rapid file

Product Description1-4 VFS User Guideby enabling a FAST feature code within the gateway modems at each endpoint in the network.VFS receives authorizat

Chapter 1 - General 1-5Product DescriptionFeatures• Maximize (up to 99%) channel utilization of satellite bandwidth for all bit rates• Significant red

Product Description1-6 VFS User GuideClient PC Components• CPU – Pentium IV, 3.0 GHz or higher• Operating System – Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2

Chapter 1 - General 1-7Customer SupportCustomer SupportContact InformationContact Comtech Vipersat Networks Customer Support for information or assist

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Chapter 2 - VFS Installation 2-1CHAPTERVFS INSTALLATIONThis chapter provides the steps necessary to install the VFS software application on a host PC/

Installing VFS on Client Workstation2-2 VFS User Guide 1. Download the VFS installation files to the desktop of the host PC/workstation. 2. Double-cli

Chapter 2 - VFS Installation 2-3Installing VFS on Client Workstation 4. Designate the installation folder, if different from the default, then click t

Installing VFS on Client Workstation2-4 VFS User Guide 5. The most important parameter to set is the VFS Gateway Address. Enter the IP address of the

Chapter 2 - VFS Installation 2-5Installing VFS on Client Workstation 8. Once the default configuration values have been entered, click the OK button t

Installing VFS on Client Workstation2-6 VFS User GuideFigure 2-7 VFS Setup, Installation CompletedClicking on the Details button will display the se

Chapter 2 - VFS Installation 2-7Installing VFS on Client WorkstationFigure 2-9 Files Installed in VFS DirectoryWinVfsThe WinVfs.exe file opens the c

Installing VFS on Client Workstation2-8 VFS User GuideFigure 2-11 Vipersat File Streamer PropertiesThis completes the installation of the VFS applic

Chapter 2 - VFS Installation 2-9VFS Feature ConfigurationVFS Feature ConfigurationIn order for the VFS software application to successfully perform a

VFS Feature Configuration2-10 VFS User GuideRefer to the Vipersat CDM-570/570L User Guide (Part Number 22125) and/or the Vipersat CDD-56X Series User

Chapter 3 - Using VFS 3-1CHAPTERUSING VFSMain Window DescriptionThis section describes how to use the controls and capabilities that are available in

VFS v1.2.xVIPERSAT File StreamerUser GuideMarch 05, 2007Part Number MN/12917Document Revision 1.0Software version 1.2.x

Main Window Description3-2 VFS User GuideMenu BarThe VFS commands are provided within four pull-down menu items in the Menu Bar, shown at the top of f

Chapter 3 - Using VFS 3-3Main Window Description• Detail – Display the file transfer progress detail, including time, directory path, data bit rate, f

Main Window Description3-4 VFS User GuideThe buttons are context-sensitive and only active when appropriate. Inactive buttons appear as grayed-out sha

Chapter 3 - Using VFS 3-5Starting VFSStarting VFSTo start VFS, open the WinVfs.exe application from one of the three locations:• The winvfs shortcut i

Starting VFS3-6 VFS User GuideFigure 3-5 VFS Event Log, InitialVFS GatewayIf the VFS Gateway is not connected, ensure that the correct IP address ha

Chapter 3 - Using VFS 3-7Creating a VFS SessionCreating a VFS SessionGlobal ConfigurationThe Global Configuration settings apply to all VFS sessions.

Creating a VFS Session3-8 VFS User GuideFigure 3-8 Global Configuration Settings, Remote GatewayNew SessionTo create a new VFS session, click on the

Chapter 3 - Using VFS 3-9Creating a VFS SessionNote that the window appearance in this example reflects a Remote gateway. The default settings for a H

Creating a VFS Session3-10 VFS User GuideFigure 3-11 VFS Directory BrowserFigure 3-12 VFS File Browser

Chapter 3 - Using VFS 3-11Creating a VFS Session 4. Specify the Destination Folder, if different from the default, on the receiving PC/workstation. Th

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Creating a VFS Session3-12 VFS User GuideFigure 3-14 New Session ListingAdditional information—such as Initial Time, Next Time, and Estimated Durati

Chapter 3 - Using VFS 3-13Session ProgressSession ProgressOnce a VFS session has been created and the selected schedule time arrives, the progress of

Session Progress3-14 VFS User GuideVMS IndicationsWhen a VFS session occurs over a Vipersat network involving automatic switching between nodes, the e

Chapter 3 - Using VFS 3-15Event LogEvent LogClicking on the View Log button in the tool bar displays the detailed events of VFS for the current date.

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Appendix A - Glossary A-1APPENDIXGLOSSARYAALC Automatic Limit Control is a closed loop mechanism controlling the gain stabilization of the HPA’s RF ou

A-2 VFS User GuideCC-Band A frequency band commonly used for satellite communications (and sometimes terrestrial microwave). For terrestrial earth sta

Appendix A - Glossary A-3EEb/NoEb/No is the ratio of Eb (energy per bit) and No (noise power density per Hz). The bit error rate (BER) for digital dat

A-4 VFS User GuideHHDLC High Level Data Link Control – A standard defining how data may be transmit-ted down a synchronous serial link.HPA High Power

Appendix A - Glossary A-5LL-Band A frequency band commonly used as an IF for satellite systems using block up/down conversion. Usually 950-1450 MHz.LA

Document Revision HistoryRevision Description1.0 Initial Release

A-6 VFS User Guidebe built into the motherboard, or be an expansion card. Some computers have multiple NICs, each identified by a unique IP address.NO

Appendix A - Glossary A-7RRF Radio Frequency – A generic term for signals at frequencies above those used for baseband or IF.RFC Request For Comment –

A-8 VFS User GuideTTCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol – A standard for networking over unreliable transmission paths. See also U

Appendix A - Glossary A-9WWizard A specialized program which performs a specific function, such as installing an application.WRED Weighted Random Earl

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Index-1Aabout VFS, 3-3application policies, 2-10, 3-9archive, 2-4automatic switching, 2-9, 2-10Bblocking, 2-4browser buttons, 3-9Cchange date button,

Index-2 VFS User Guidestreamload protocol, 1-3switch type, 3-9system requirements, 1-5TTDM outbound, 1-4tool bar, 3-3type 1 policy, 2-10UUDP, 1-3using

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iChapter 1GeneralHow to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Manual Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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