Applications
Managing the router Using Menus
This section describes the minimum configuration parameters required when setting up the router. Each of the configuration scenarios requires setting of operational parameters on the router. The
When navigating around the menu system, a new menu or an option may be chosen by simply typing the number associated with the option that you wish to choose. The menu system operates on a “hotkey” principal. Each menu option may be chosen by simply typing the number associated with that option. The router will accept the choice and act on it immediately.
The menu system consists of different menu levels each containing new configuration options. Navigation back out of a nested menu is easily accomplished by pressing the tab key. The tab key takes you to the previous menu level. If you wish to move from your current menu location directly to the main menu simply press the equals “=” key.
When choosing menu options that will toggle between values, simply pressing the number associated with that option will cause the options value to change. Each successive selection of the option will cause the options value to change.
Some menu options require input from the operator. When selecting an option that requires a value, the menu system will display the range of values acceptable and a prompt symbol “>”. Simply enter the new value at the prompt symbol and press enter. Should you make an error in entering the new value, the [BACKSPACE] key (for most terminals) deletes the most recently entered characters.
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