Preface

This guide is written for personnel responsible for configuring and maintaining the Building Broadband Service Manager (BBSM). The guide explains how to configure and define specific characteristics for BBSM networks. After BBSM has been configured, it is ready to be used at each site.

Purpose

The purpose of this guide is to help configure BBSM for operation on a site-by-site basis. During daily operation, BBSM uses the information provided during configuration to recognize the sites, ports, switches, and other related network equipment. The result allows service providers to offer Internet services on a port-by-port basis.

Organization

Chapter/Appendix		Description
No.	Title	Description
1	Overview	Lists the software features and deployment options of this release. It provides examples of how the BBSM server is integrated into a network.
2	Preconfiguration and Setup	Provides the necessary steps to prepare the BBSM system for configuration, including setting up a Site Controller.
3	Basic BBSM Configuration (WEBconfig)	Describes how to configure the BBSM server by using the WEBconfig feature accessed under the Administration section on the BBSM Dashboard.
4	Testing the PMS Interface (WEB PMS Test)	Describes how to test the PMS interface by using the WEB PMS Test feature accessed under the Administration section on the BBSM Dashboard.
5	Installing Service Packs, Patches, and Upgrades (WEBpatch)	Describes how to install service packs, patches, and upgrades by using the WEBpatch feature accessed under the Administration section on the BBSM Dashboard.
6	BBSM Operations	Describes the four functions under the Operations section of the BBSM Dashboard: Port Control, Map Rooms, Subscription Port Control, and Access Code Management.
7	Viewing and Printing BBSM Reports	Discusses the reporting options available from the BBSM Dashboard.
8	Customizing Your BBSM System	Describes the additional features and options of your BBSM system.
9	Web Printing	Explains how to add a web printing option for end users.
A	BBSM Basics	Describes the features and options that make up the BBSM architecture.
B	Using the BBSM Interfaces	Describes the two GUI interfaces—the BBSM Dashboard and WEBconfig—that are key to the configuring and using BBSM.
C	Installing an SSL Certificate	Describes how to acquire and install an SSL certificate to provide Internet security through the BBSM server.
D	Using RADIUS Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting	Explains how to use RADIUS with the BBSM system.
E	Understanding Port Hopping	Describes port hopping as it applies to the BBSM system.
F	BBSD Feature	Describes the Building Broadband System Director (BBSD) feature.
G	Configuring a Laptop for Room Mapping	Explains how to configure your laptop so it can be used to map the room ports.

Conventions

This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information:

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