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4.2 Select Host Connection Method
If you do not have a previously configured boot diskette, select a method to connect the host or serial
terminal before installing the Router software as described in Chapter 5.
Table 4-1. Host Connection Methods.

Host Required Host Required Host Location Required Network Protocols

Applications

PC or workstation telnet utility1Must be on the same IP
(2 of Figure 4-1) Ethernet as Router
PC (3 of Figure 4-1)RouterVu utility1Must be on the same IPX
Ethernet as Router
PC (4 of Figure 4-1) Serial terminal utility Must be connected to
or terminal emulation Router’s console port
Serial terminal None Must be connected to
(5 of Figure 4-1) Router’s console port
1After the Router is initially installed, the system administrator can manage it remotely over the dialup
link or from the local Ethernet LAN, using either:
• telnet for IP networks, or
• RouterVu for IPX networks.
The telnet utility allows you to access and configure Routers remotely over an IP network.
The RouterVu utility allows you to access and configure Routers remotely over an IPX network.