ADTRAN 1000R Series alias link<text>

Command Reference Guide PPP Interface Configuration Command Set

alias link<“text”>

Each configured PPP interface (when referenced using SNMP) contains a lin k (physical port) and a bundle

(group of links). RFC1471 (for Link Connection Protocol) provides an interface table to manage lists of

bundles and associated links. The alias link command provides the management station an identifying

description for each link (PPP physical).

Syntax Description

<“text”> Describes the in te r face (for SNMP) by al phanumeric character string (must be

encased in quotation marks).

Default Values

By default, the PPP identification string appears as empty quotes. (“ “)

Applicable Platforms

This command applies to the NetVanta 300, 1000R, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 and Total Access 900

Series units.

Command History

Release 1.1 Command was introduced.

Functional Notes

The alias link string should be used to uniquely identify a PPP link. Enter a string that clearly identifies the

link.

Usage Examples

The following example defines a unique character string for the virtual PPP interface (1):

(config)#interface ppp 1

(config-ppp 1)#alias link “PPP_link_1”

Technology Review

Please refer to RFC1990 for a more detailed discussion on PPP links and bundles.