Chapter 2 - Quickstart Configuration | 11 |
DECnet Protocol
Required for DECnet
In order to be used, DECnet must be turned on both globally and for a particular port.
WAN interfaces which are set for Frame Relay operation do not need any additional parame- ters set in order to function.
•Set DECnet on (globally, and for this port)
CV: Use the DECnet Routing Dialog Box (under Global/DECnet Routing) and the DECnet: WAN Dialog Box.
TB: Use configure and set the Mode keyword in the DECnet WAN 0 section.
ϖNote: Setting DECnet on for any port with the command line also sets DECnet on globally. In CompatiView you must set a global parameter and a
SMDS Configuration
This section covers the settings required for SMDS (Switched
ϖNote: The IP protocol settings and the physical communication settings are the same as they would be for Frame Relay operation. The only parameters which should be set differently for SMDS are the Link Configuration and the SMDS addressing section.
Link Configuration
SMDS is presently supported in the
•Set Dedicated connection
•Set SMDS connection
TB: Use configure to set the Mode and ConnectMode keywords in the Link Config WAN 0
section.
Suggested for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation
Dedicated line operation generally does not require additional parameters for operation.
SMDS Addressing
Many of these parameters will be given to you by your service provider.
TB: Use configure and set the StationAddress, IPMulticast and PollingFrequency
keywords in the SMDS WAN 0 section.
Saving a Configuration File to Flash ROM
Once a configuration is complete, you can save it to the router’s Flash ROM. Until saved, all changes are made in a separate buffer and the actual router interfaces continue to run as before the changes were made.
CV: Use the Save to/Device option from the File menu.
TB: Use the save command.