Finding a Network Element

The Search function lets you find a specific network element within a large configuration. You can also use the function to locate all of the Cable Modem Termination Systems (CMTS) and MPE devices associated with a specified subscriber IP address or subnets. To use the network element search function:

From the Policy Server section of the navigation pane, select Network Elements.
The content tree displays a list of network element groups; the initial group is ALL.
From the content tree, select ALL.
The Network Element Administration page opens in the work area.
Click Search.
The Network Element Search Criteria window opens.
Enter the search criteria:
- Name
  The name assigned to the network element.
- Host Name/IP Address
  The domain name or IP address in IPv4 or IPv6 format of the network element.
- Description
  The information pertaining to the network element that helps identify it within the network. Enter up to 250 characters.
  Note: Searches are not case sensitive. You can use the wildcard characters * and ?.
If a subscriber IP address is entered with a mask code (up to 32 for IPv4, or up to 128 for IPv6), then the associated MPE device is displayed. If the mask is left blank, then the input IP subnet is treated as an IP address, and the mask code is set automatically to 32 for IPv4 or 128 for IPv6.
After entering search criteria, click Search.

The Search Results page opens in the work area, displaying the results of the search. The last search results are held in a Search Results folder in the content tree until you close the Search Results page.