BBSM

[j.nahas]

Hi,

I would like to use BBSM at one of my sites which uses 3com APs and 3com Router.I will be using it to assign usernames and passwords for the clients using the internet both wired and wireless.I would also like to set up a custom page where the clinets are prompted to entee their username and passwor.I would like to know if BBSM will work with 3com products.

[Marvin Rhoads]

In a limited fashion. Per the product Q&A (http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/cisco_building_broadband_service_manager_b9/mics_guides/bbsm_q_a.pdf):

"Third-party switches: Some third-party network devices may be compatible with BBSM. However, they have not been tested with BBSM and are not officially supported. To use these third-party devices, choose Generic, Generic without Link Status, or NULL:Clients connect to router from the drop-down menu on the Switches web page. For additional switch information, refer to the Cisco BBSM Products Network Device Compatibility Guide."

The compatibility guide is a bit dated (5 years old) and is posted here: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/docs/net_mgmt/cisco_building_broadband_service_manager_b9/mics_guides/Devices.html

As with most Cisco network management products, BBSM's utility with non-Cisco products is very limited. Since this product is no longer sold, no further enhancements will be forthcoming.