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Figure 4 Assigning an IP Address to a bridge/router Port

Network A Network B

OSI

host

192.1.5.4

TFTP

Assign an IP address		Assign an IP address
to Port 1 so that the		to Port 2 so that the
bridge/router can boot		host can access the
from the TFTP server		bridge/router via Telnet
192.1.5.1	Bridge/Router		192.1.3.1
	Port 1	Port 2

192.1.3.2

Host

OSI host

For additional information on Internet addresses and subnet masks, see Using Enterprise OS Software. After assigning an Internet address or addresses to the bridge/router or tunnel switch, go to Chapter 1 in Using Enterprise OS 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) 668-6587 or use network mail (admin@ds.internic.net).

■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) 444-4345 or use network mail (info@internic.net).

The Registration Service of the InterNIC assigns a globally unique network number, leaving responsibility for assigning a unique local host number to the network administrator.

To obtain a unique Internet address, contact the following organization:

Network Solutions

Attn: InterNIC Registration Services 505 Huntmar Park Drive Herndon, VA 22070 1-703-742-4777

800-444-4345 (Referral Desk)

Network mail: HOSTMASTER@RS.INTERNIC.NET

For customers in Europe (including the former Soviet Union and the Middle East), contact the Reseaux IP European (RIPE) Network Coordination Center in the Netherlands using telephone number 3120592 5065.

All other customers abroad should contact Network Solutions at the telephone number given above for assistance in locating network providers in your region.