How to Use the Seabrook Street Data Manager
This application allows you to manage street and house data for Coast Communications Plant Maps,
including cable infrastructure, coax outlets, external power availability, and conduit information.
Application Overview
Statistics Dashboard
The main page displays real-time statistics:
- Total Streets: Number of streets in the system
- Total Houses: Total properties across all streets
- Fiber Available: Houses with fiber or both fiber/coax
- Coax Outlets: Total coax outlets across all properties
Navigation Structure
Two main pages provide different functionality:
- Main Page (index.php): Street management and overview statistics
- Street Pages (street.php): House management with collapsible interface
- Instructions Page: This comprehensive guide
Managing Streets (Main Page)
Viewing Streets
- Streets display as clickable list items
- Automatically sorted alphabetically
- Click any street name to view its houses
- Delete button available for each street
Searching Streets
- Use the "Search streets..." input field
- Type any part of the street name
- Results filter in real-time
- Search is case-insensitive
Tip: Partial matches work - typing "oak" will find "Oak Street", "Oak Avenue", etc.
Adding Streets
- Scroll to the "Add New Street" section
- Enter the complete street name
- Click Add Street
- Street appears immediately in the sorted list
Format: Include full name (e.g., "Main Street", "Oak Avenue")
Deleting Streets
- Find the street in the list
- Click the red Delete button
- Confirm deletion in the popup
Warning: This permanently removes the street and ALL houses on it!
Managing Houses (Street Pages)
New Interface: Houses now use a collapsible card design with summary badges and detailed edit forms.
Collapsible Interface
House Headers: Each house shows a summary with badges:
- Address House number/address
- Fiber or Coax cable type
- X coax outlets outlet count
- Ext. Power Available power status
- Has Conduit conduit availability
Control Buttons:
- Details - Expand/collapse house details
- 🗑️ - Delete house
- Expand All - Open all houses
- Collapse All - Close all houses
Street Statistics
Each street page shows real-time statistics:
- Houses: Total properties on the street
- Fiber Available: Count of fiber-enabled houses
- Coax Outlets: Total outlets on the street
- Has Ext. Power: Houses with external power
Searching Houses
Use the "Search houses..." field to filter by:
- Address
- Cable Type
- Outlet Count
- External Power
- Conduit Status
- Notes
Examples: Search "fiber", "available", "6" (for outlets), or any text in notes
Adding New Houses
Use the "Add New House" form at the bottom of each street page:
| Field | Required | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Address | Required | Property number or identifier | "123", "45A", "101B" |
| Cable Type | Optional | Infrastructure type available | "Fiber", "Coax", "Both Available" |
| Coax Outlets | Optional | Number of coax outlets in house | 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 |
| External Power Available | Optional | Electrical power for fiber ONTs | "Available", "Not Available", "Unknown" |
| Conduit Available | Optional | Underground conduit for cables | "Yes", "No", "Unknown" |
| Notes | Optional | Additional information | "Difficult access", "Tenant contact: John" |
Editing Houses
- Click Details to expand a house
- Edit any field in the detailed form
- Click Update House to save
- Changes are immediately reflected in badges and statistics
Address Changes: You can change house addresses. The system uses the original address to locate the record, then updates it.
Deleting Houses
- Find the house in the list
- Click the red 🗑️ button in the header
- Confirm deletion in the popup
- Statistics update automatically
Warning: This permanently removes all house data. Cannot be undone!
Terminology & Best Practices
Field Definitions
- Coax Outlets
- Cable television/internet connection points (not electrical outlets)
- External Power
- Electrical power availability for fiber ONT equipment
- Conduit
- Underground pipe/tunnel for running cables
- Fiber Available
- Houses with fiber optic or "both" fiber/coax capability
Best Practices
- Consistent Naming: Use standard formats like "Main Street", "Oak Avenue"
- Address Format: Use simple numbers/letters: "123", "45A", "101B"
- Cable Types: Common entries: "Fiber", "Coax", "Both Available"
- Notes Field: Include helpful details like access issues or contact info
- Regular Updates: Keep external power and conduit status current
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
- Statistics not updating: Refresh the page (F5)
- Houses not expanding: Ensure JavaScript is enabled
- Save button not working: Check all required fields are filled
- Search not working: Clear the search field and try again
Browser Requirements
- Modern browser with JavaScript enabled
- Bootstrap 5 and Bootstrap Icons support
- Cookies enabled for proper functionality
- Recommended: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge