Assigning Internet Addresses
Assigning Internet If the bridge/router is used to route IP traffic, you must configure the ports on which Addresses to a Router IP packets are routed by assigning Internet addresses to them. You can assign
Internet addresses to individual ports using:
SETDefault !<port>
For more information, refer to the Reference for NETBuilder Family Software.
CAUTION: Do not assign an Internet address to port 0, or the IP routing function will be disabled.
The next example illustrates how to assign Internet addresses to a bridge/router.
Example In Figure
SETDefault !1
To assign an address to port 2, enter a command similar to the following:
SETDefault !2 -IP NETaddr = 192.1.3.1
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Figure 6-4 Assigning an IP Address to a Bridge/Router Port
For additional information on Internet addresses and subnet masks, refer to Using NETBuilder Family Software. After assigning an Internet address or addresses to the bridge/router, proceed to Chapter 1 in Using NETBuilder Family Software.
Obtaining an If you want to connect your TCP/IP network to the Internet, you must obtain a Internet Address unique address from the central authority, the InterNIC. This central authority
provides the following services:
■Registration Services
Assists in registering networks and domains, and assigns network numbers and other entities to the Internet community.
■Directory and Database Services
Maintains lists of FTP sites, various types of servers available on the Internet, white and yellow page directories, library catalogs, and data archives. For more information, phone (908)
■Information Services
Offers information about how to get connected to the Internet, pointers to network tools and resources, and seminars on various topics held in locations around the country. For more information, phone (800)