Command Reference Guide ATM Sub-Interfa c e Config Command Set
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encapsulation [aal5mux | aal5snap]

Use the encapsulation command to confi gure the encapsulation type for the ATM Adaption Layer (AAL)
of the ATM Protocol Reference Model.
Variations of this command include the following:
encapsulation aal5mux [ip | ppp]
encapsulation aal5 sn a p
Syntax Description
aal5mux Specifies encapsulation type for multiplexed virtual circuits. A protocol must be
specified.
aal5snap Specifies encapsulation type that supports LLC/SNAP protocols.
[ip | ppp] Specifies protocol type used for multiplexed virtual circuits (aal5mux).
Default Values
By default, the encapsulation type is aal5snap.
Applicable Platforms
This command applies to the NetVanta 300, 1000R, 3000, and 4000 Series units.
Command History
Release 8.1 Command was introduced.
Functional Notes
For PPP and PPoE, the encapsulation type can be aal5snap or aal5mux ppp.
For IP with no bridging, the encapsulation type can be aal5snap or aal5mux ip.
For IP with bridging, the encapsulation typ e can only be aal5snap.
For bridging, the encapsulation type can only be aal5snap.
Usage Examples
The following example sets the encapsulation type to all5snap:
(config)#interface atm 1.1
(config-atm 1.1)#encapsulation aal5snap