6.5.2 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, and then AVP Dictionary, and then Vendors.
2. Click Insert.

   If the maximum number of Vendors (128) has already been configured in the system, then the Diameter, and then AVP Dictionary, and then 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, and then AVP Dictionary, and then Vendors page.
   • Apply to save the changes and remain on the Diameter, and then AVP Dictionary, and then Vendors [Insert] page.
   • Cancel to return to the Diameter, and then AVP Dictionary, and then 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