1. Local Service Management System Database Administrator's Guide
  2. Managing NPAC Relations

3 Managing NPAC Relations

This chapter discusses the data that the LSMS and Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC) have in common.

Resynchronizing LSMS and NPAC Data

This chapter discusses data that the LSMS and NPAC have in common.

Figure 3-1 LSMS NPAC Menu


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The LSMS database continually receives realtime updates from the regional NPAC databases. If the network connection between the LSMS and the associated NPAC is broken for a brief period of time, the LSMS initiates an automatic reconciliation procedure to make sure that its subscription and network information are current. For more information, refer to the Alarms and Maintenance Guide.

Perform these tasks by using the procedures described in the following sections to verify that the LSMS and the NPAC are using the same data:

  • Resynchronize an individual TN
  • Resynchronize a range of TNs
  • Resynchronize for a defined period of time

    Note:

    Resynchronization for a defined period of time will not resynchronize data for TNs that were modified after the defined period of time. A resynchronization for a time period that ends with the present time, or an import of a full bulk data download, may be necessary to acquire all data.
  • Resynchronize an individual NPB
  • Resynchronize a range of NPBs

You can complete each task using the LSMS GUI as described in the following sections.

Resynchronizing an Individual TN Using the GUI

To download subscription information from the NPAC relating to an individual TN using the GUI:

  1. Log in to LSMS as a member of the permission group that is authorized to perform this operation.
  2. From the LSMS Console window, select NPAC, and then Resync NPAC Data.
    The Manual NPAC Resync – Individual TN window displays.
  3. Select the desired NPAC region from the pull-down menu.

    Figure 3-2 NPAC Region Pull-Down Menu


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  4. Enter the TN (ten numeric characters only required; no spaces, hyphens, or underscores).
  5. When the above information is complete, click OK or Apply to start the resynchronization.

Resynchronizing a Range of TNs Using the GUI

To download subscription information from the NPAC relating to a range of TNs using the GUI:

  1. Log in to LSMS as a member of the permission group that is authorized to perform this operation.
  2. From the LSMS Console window, select NPAC, and then Resync NPAC Data.
    The Manual NPAC Resync – Individual TN window displays.
  3. Select the TN Range tab at the top of the window.
    The Manual NPAC Resync – Range TN window displays.

    Figure 3-3 Manual NPAC Resync – Range of TNs Window


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  4. Select the desired NPAC region from the pull-down menu.
  5. Enter the starting TN (lowest numeric value, ten numeric characters only required; no spaces, hyphens, or underscores).
    This includes the NPA (area code), NXX (exchange code), and the remaining four digits of the TN.
  6. Enter the last four digits of the ending TN (highest numeric value).
    The NPA and NXX of this TN are the same as those of the starting TN.
  7. When the above information is complete, click OK or Apply to start the resynchronization.

Resynchronizing for a Defined Period of Time Using the GUI

To download subscription information and network data from the NPAC for a defined period of time using the GUI:

Note:

Time Stamp values are entered in local time. LSMS automatically converts local time to Z (Zulu), which is also called GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). For more information, see Appendix A, "Local Time Calculation and World Time Zone Data."

Note:

Resynchronization for a defined period of time will not resynchronize data for TNs that were modified after the defined period of time. A resynchronization for a time period that ends with the present time, or an import of a full bulk data download, may be necessary to acquire all data.
  1. Log in to LSMS as a member of the permission group that is authorized to perform this operation.
  2. From the LSMS Console window, select NPAC, and then Resync NPAC Data.
    The Manual NPAC Resync – Individual TN window displays.
  3. Select the Time Range tab at the top of the window.
    The Manual NPAC Resync – Time Range window displays.
  4. Select the desired NPAC region from the pull-down menu.
  5. Specify the Beginning Date and Time by placing the cursor on the desired field and then clicking the up or down scroll buttons until the desired value displays in the listbox.
    Field entries have the following parameters:
    • Month – Maximum two numeric characters (1–12 only)
    • Day – Maximum two numeric characters (1–31 only)
    • Year – Exactly two numeric characters
    • Hour – Maximum two numeric characters (1-12 only)
    • Minute – Exactly two numeric characters (0–59 only)
    • Second – Exactly two numeric characters (0–59 only)
    • AM or PM – Exactly two alphabetic characters
  6. Specify the Ending Date and Time by placing the cursor on the desired field and then clicking the up or down scroll buttons until the desired value displays in the listbox.
    The field entries have the same parameters as those listed in managing-npac-relations1.html
  7. Select one or both of the following fields:
    • Download Subscription Data – Select this field to resynchronize the TN records with the NPAC.
    • Download Network Data – Select this field to resynchronize the LRN and NPA-NXX records with the NPAC.
  8. When the preceding information is complete, click OK or Apply to start the resynchronization.

Resynchronizing an Individual NPB Using the GUI

To download subscription information from the NPAC relating to an individual NPB using the GUI:

  1. Log in to LSMS as a member of the permission group that is authorized to perform this operation.
  2. From the LSMS Console window, select NPAC, and then Resync NPAC Data.
    The Manual NPAC Resync window displays.

    Figure 3-4 Manual NPAC Resync Window


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  3. Select the Individual NPB tab from the top of the Manual NPAC Resync window.
  4. Select the desired NPAC region from the pull-down menu.

    Figure 3-5 NPAC Region Pull-Down Menu


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  5. Enter the NPB (exactly seven numeric characters required; no spaces, hyphens, or underscores).
  6. When the above information is complete, click OK or Apply to start the resynchronization.

Resynchronizing a Range of NPBs Using the GUI

To download subscription information from the NPAC relating to a range of NPBs using the GUI:

  1. Log in to LSMS as a member of the permission group that is authorized to perform this operation.
  2. From the LSMS Console window, select NPAC, and then Resync NPAC Data.
    The Manual NPAC Resync window displays.
  3. Select the NPB Range tab at the top of the window.
    The Manual NPAC Resync – NPB Range window displays.

    Figure 3-6 Manual NPAC Resync – Range of NPBs Window


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  4. Select the desired NPAC region from the pull-down menu.
  5. Enter the starting NPB (lowest numeric value, exactly seven numeric characters required; no spaces, hyphens, or underscores).
    This includes the NPA (area code), NXX (exchange code), and X (the first digit of the TN).
  6. Enter the ending NPB (highest numeric value, exactly four numeric characters required; no spaces, hyphens, or underscores).
    This includes the NXX (exchange code) and X (the first digit of the TN). The NPA of the ending NPB is the same as the starting NPB.
  7. When the above information is complete, click OK or Apply to start the resynchronization.

Viewing an NPAC Service Provider Network

To view information about the service provider network:

  1. Log in to LSMS as a member of the permission group that is authorized to perform this operation.
  2. From the LSMS Console window, select NPAC, and then Service Provider Network, and then View.
    The View Service Provider Network window displays.

    Figure 3-7 View Service Provider Network Window


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  3. Select the desired NPAC region from the pull-down menu.
  4. Enter the Service Provider ID (maximum four alphanumeric characters).
  5. Click Apply.
    The Network Name information is returned in the Network Name field.

Managing NPAC Service Provider Local Routing Number (LRN)

The following procedures explain how to add, view, and delete an NPAC Service Provider LRN.

Adding an NPAC Service Provider LRN

To send a request to the NPAC to add an NPAC service provider LRN:

  1. Log in to LSMS as a member of the permission group that is authorized to perform this operation.
  2. From the LSMS Console window, select NPAC, and then Service Provider LRN, and then Create.
    The Create Service Provider LRN window displays.

    Figure 3-8 Create Service Provider LRN Window


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  3. Select the desired NPAC region from the pull-down menu.
  4. Enter the Service Provider ID (maximum four alphanumeric characters).
  5. Enter the LRN value (ten numeric characters required).
  6. Click OK or Apply.
    This sends a Create request to the NPAC. The NPAC sends the Create later if it determines it is valid. The Creation of ServiceProvLRN Successful message displays.
  7. Click OK at the bottom of the message window.

Viewing an NPAC Service Provider LRN

To view an NPAC service provider LRN:

  1. Log in to LSMS as a member of the permission group that is authorized to perform this operation.
  2. From the LSMS Console window, select NPAC, and then Service Provider LRN, and then View.
    The View Service Provider LRN window appears.

    Figure 3-9 View Service Provider LRN Window


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  3. Select the desired NPAC region from the pull-down menu.
  4. Optionally, enter the Service Provider ID (maximum four alphanumeric characters).
  5. Enter the LRN value (ten numeric characters required).
  6. Click Apply. The Download Reason and Creation Time Stamp information appears.

    Note:

    Time Stamp values are entered in local time. LSMS automatically converts local time to Z (Zulu), which is also called GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). For more information, see Appendix A, "Local Time Calculation and World Time Zone Data."
    • The Download Reason describes the reason that the LRN was last modified. The reason codes are:
      • 0 = new
      • 1 = delete
      • 2 = modify
      • 3 = audit discrepancy
    • The Creation Time Stamp is the date and time that the LRN was created.

Deleting an NPAC Service Provider LRN

To send a request to the NPAC to delete an NPAC service provider LRN:

  1. Log in to LSMS as a member of the permission group that is authorized to perform this operation.
  2. From the LSMS Console window, select NPAC, and then Service Provider LRN, and then Delete.
    The Delete Service Provider LRN window appears.
  3. Select the desired NPAC region from the pull-down menu.
  4. Enter the Service Provider ID (maximum four alphanumeric characters).
  5. Enter the LRN value (ten numeric characters required).
  6. Click OK orApply to delete.
    The Deletion of ServiceProvLRN Successful window appears.
  7. Click OK at the bottom of the message window.

Managing NPAC Service Provider NPA-NXX

The following procedures explain how to add, view, and delete an NPAC Service Provider NPA-NXX.

Adding an NPAC Service Provider NPA-NXX

To send a request to the NPAC to add a service provider NPA-NXX:

  1. Log in to LSMS as a member of the permission group that is authorized to perform this operation.
  2. From the LSMS Console window, select NPAC, and then Service Provider NPA-NXX, and then Create.
    The Create Service Provider NPA-NXX window appears.

    Figure 3-10 Create Service Provider NPA-NXX Window


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  3. Select the desired NPAC region from the pull-down menu.
  4. Enter the Service Provider ID (maximum four alphanumeric characters).
  5. Enter the NPA-NXX value (six numeric characters required; no spaces, hyphens, or underscores).
  6. Specify the Effective Time Stamp by placing the cursor on the desired field and then clicking the up or down scroll buttons until the desired value displays in the listbox.
    Field entries have the following parameters:
    • Month – Maximum two numeric characters (1–12 only)
    • Day – Maximum two numeric characters (1–31 only)\
    • Year – Exactly two numeric characters
    • Hour – Maximum two numeric characters (1-12 only)
    • Minute – Exactly two numeric characters (0–59 only)
    • Second – Exactly two numeric characters (0–59 only)
    • AM or PM – Exactly two alphabetic characters

    Note:

    Time Stamp values are entered in local time. LSMS automatically converts local time to Z (Zulu), which is also called GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). For more information, see Appendix A, "Local Time Calculation and World Time Zone Data."
  7. Click OK or Apply.
    The Creation of ServiceProvNPA-NXX Successful window appears.
  8. Click OK at the bottom of the message window.

Viewing an NPAC Service Provider NPA-NXX

To view a service provider NPA-NXX:

  1. Log in to LSMS as a member of the permission group that is authorized to perform this operation.
  2. From the LSMS Console window, select NPAC, and then Service Provider NPA-NXX, and then View.
    The View Service Provider NPA-NXX window appears.

    Figure 3-11 View Service Provider NPA-NXX Window


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  3. Select the desired NPAC region from the pull-down menu.
  4. Optionally, enter the Service Provider ID (maximum four alphanumeric characters).
  5. Enter the NPA-NXX value (six numeric characters required; no spaces, hyphens, or underscores).
  6. Click Apply when the information is complete.
    The Download Reason, Creation Time Stamp, and Effective time Stamp information is returned to the window.
    • The Download Reason box describes the reason that the NPA-NXX was last modified.

      The reason codes are:

      • 0 = new
      • 1 = delete
      • 2 = modify
      • 3 = audit discrepancy
    • The Creation Time Stamp is the date and time that the NPA-NXX was created.
    • The Effective Time Stamp is the date and time that the last modification took effect.
  7. After viewing the information, click Cancel.

Deleting an NPAC Service Provider NPA-NXX

To send a request to the NPAC to delete a service provider NPA-NXX:

  1. Log in to LSMS as a member of the permission group that is authorized to perform this operation.
  2. From the LSMS Console window, select NPAC, and then Service Provider NPA-NXX, and then Delete.
    The Delete ServiceProvider NPA-NXX window appears.
  3. Select the desired NPAC Region from the pull-down menu.
  4. Enter the Service Provider ID (maximum four alphanumeric characters).
  5. Enter the NPA-NXX value (six numeric characters required; no spaces, hyphens, or underscores).
  6. Click OK or Apply to delete.
    The Deletion of ServiceProvNPANXX Successful message window displays.
  7. Click OK.