Adding a Vendor

The following procedure can be used to configure a new Vendor.

The fields are described in Diameter Vendors elements.

1. Click Diameter > AVP Dictionary > Vendors.
2. Click Insert.

   If the maximum number of Vendors (128) has already been configured in the system, then the Diameter > AVP Dictionary > Vendors [Insert] page does not open and an error message appears.

3. Enter a unique Vendor Name for the Vendor that is being added.
4. Enter a Vendor ID for the Vendor.
5. Click:
   • OK to save the changes and return to the Diameter > AVP Dictionary > Vendors page.
   • Apply to save the changes and remain on the Diameter > AVP Dictionary > Vendors [Insert] page.
   • Cancel to return to the Diameter > AVP Dictionary > Vendors [Insert] page without saving any changes.
   If OK or Apply is clicked and any of the following conditions exist, then an error message appears:

   • The Vendor Name or Vendor ID contains any characters that are not valid or are out of the allowed range
   • The Vendor Name or Vendor ID is empty (not entered)
   • The Vendor Name is not unique