ADTRAN 1000R Series alias link<text>

Command Reference Guide HDLC Command Set

alias link<“text”>

Each configured HDLC interface (when referenced using SNMP) contains a link (physical port) and a

bundle (group of links). RFC1471 (fo r Link Conn ection 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 (HDLC 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 HDLC identification string appears as empty quotes. (“ “)

Applicable Platforms

This command applies to the 1000R, 3000, 4000, and 5000 an d Total Acce ss 900 Series units.

Command History

Release 10.1 Command was introdu ced.

Functional Notes

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

the link.

Usage Examples

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

(config)#interface hdlc 1

(config-ppp 1)#alias link “HDLC_link_1”

Technology Review

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