Configuring Interfaces

Following are the steps for configuring interfaces to allow communication over a LAN or WAN. To configure the interface parameters, you need your interface network addresses and subnet mask information. Consult with your network administrator for this information.

Configuring Ethernet Interfaces

In the following example, the system is being configured for an Ethernet LAN using IP.

1.Respond to the prompts as follows, using your own addresses and mask at the setup prompts:

Configuring interface parameters:

Configuring interface Ethernet0/0:

Is this interface in use? [yes]:

Use the 100 Base-TX (RJ-45) connector? [yes]:

Configure IP on this interface? [no]: yes

IP address for this interface: 10.1.1.10

Number of bits in subnet field [0]:

Class A network is 1.0.0.0, 0 subnet bits; mask is 255.0.0.0

2.Determine if you are going to enable IPX on thisinterface; if you are, enter the unique IPX network number:

Configure IPX on this interface? [no]: yes

IPX network number [2]:

3.If you will be using AppleTalk on the interface, enter yes. Enter yes to configure for extended AppleTalk networks, and then enter the cable range number. Enter the zone name and any other additional zones that are associated with your local zone:

Configure AppleTalk on this interface? [no]: yes

Extended AppleTalk network? [no]: yes

AppleTalk starting cable range [0]:

4.Save your settings to NVRAM. (Refer to the “Saving the Running Configuration to NVRAM” section on page 27.)

Note If additional Ethernet interfaces are available in your system, you are prompted for their configuration as well.

Configuring Synchronous Serial Interfaces

Synchronous serial interfaces are configured to allow connection to WANs through a CSU/DSU. Complete the following steps to configure the serial ports:

1.To configure serial port 0, enter yes:

Configuring interface Serial1/0:

Is this interface in use? [no]: yes

2.Determine which protocols you want on the synchronous serial interface and enter the appropriate responses:

Configure IP unnumbered on this interface? [no]:

IP address for this interface: 10.1.1.20

Number of bits in subnet field [0]:

Class A network is 1.0.0.0, 0 subnet bits; mask is 255.0.0.0

Configure IPX on this interface? [no]: yes

IPX network number [2]:

Configure AppleTalk on this interface? [no]: yes

Extended AppleTalk network? [no]:

AppleTalk network number [1]:

3.Save your settings to NVRAM. (Refer to the “Saving the Running Configuration to NVRAM” section on page 27.)

Note If additional synchronous serial interfaces are available in your system, you are prompted for their configuration as well.