Editing a Connection

Use this task to edit an existing Connection.

1. Verify the Connection to be edited is in the Disabled Admin State. See how to disable a connection in Disabling Connections.
2. Click Diameter > Configuration > Connections.
3. Select the Connection you want to edit.
4. Click Edit.
   The edit page does not open if any of the following conditions exist:

   • The selected Connection no longer exists.
   • The Connection is not in the Disabled Admin state.
5. Update the relevant fields.

   See the Connection configuration elements description in Diameter Connection Configuration Elements. The Connection Name cannot be edited.

   Note:

   Uncheck the Test Mode checkbox to change from test connection to normal connection. You cannot reverse this action.

   Selecting the X at the end of a field clears the field. You can enter or select another value.

6. Click OK, Apply, or Cancel.
   The following conditions exist:

   • Any request for a list of Connections does not include any dynamically created Connection instances.
   • Dynamic Peer Discovery can insert a connection instance whose Dynamic attribute is set to YES only.
   • Dynamic Peer Discovery software can delete a Connection instance whose Dynamic attribute is set to YES only.
   • If you attempt to edit a Connection whose Dynamic attribute set to NO, the Edit page only allows Peer Nodes and CEX Configuration Sets whose own Dynamic attribute set to NO the assigned Connection.
   • If you attempt to edit a Connection whose Dynamic attribute set to YES, the Edit page only allows CEX Configuration Sets whose own Dynamic attribute set to NO the assigned Connection. A Connection whose Dynamic attribute set to YES or NO the assigned Connection.
   • If you attempt to edit a Connection whose Dynamic attribute set to YES, the selection options for Connection Mode does not include Responder Only.
7. Use the Enabling Connections procedure to enable the edited Connection.