Dynamic Routing Parameters have

N ode Name=n odexyz

I P In terface Configuration

*Interface Numb er: 10

A

Maximum Transmiss ion Un it

4096

B

Routing Metric Coun t

0

C

ICMP R ed irects

Y

D

RIP Sup port

0 En abled

E

RIP Flash Up dates (sec)

60

F

RIP Fu ll U pdates (sec)

120

G

Priority

5

H

Bandw id th Allocation Group

1

I

Interface Type

FRL

J

Source Card

0

K

Source Port

0

L

Source DLC I

16

M

Enable I nvers e ARP

N

N

Destination IP Ad dres s

100. 100.2. 1

O

Unn umbered I nterface

N

P

Source IP A ddress

100. 100.2. 2

Q

Network Mas k

255. 0.0. 0

Option:

Figure 14-2 IP Interface Record – Frame Relay Example

[A],[C], [E],[B] from Main Menu

Destination IP Address is displayed only if Enable Inverse ARP is N. Source IP Address is displayed only if Unnumbered Interface is N.

Some changes to IP Interfaces and Static Routes (described later) require an extra step to update the SmartSwitch software. Changing certain param- eters will generate the message:

changed. ............. Do you wish to update them at this time Y/N (N)? This must

be done, but if you are making several changes to IP Interfaces and Static Routes, you can save time by specifying N for each change until the final one. Entering Y after the final change will update all changes made to both IP Interfaces and Static Routes.

If you forget to specify Y after the last change, you can still update the SmartSwitch 1800 via On-line Update Dynamic Routing Parameters, [G] at the IP/LLC2/BRIDGE/IPX Defaults Configuration menu (or [A], [A], [E],

[G]from the Main Menu).

If the Interface Type is Ethernet, 802.3 , or 802.5, there will be a menu item called Con- figure Secondary Addresses. Selecting this item will display a screen similar to the following.

Configuring IP Routing

14-5

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1800 specifications

Cabletron Systems, a leading player in network management and telecommunications solutions during the late 20th century, introduced several innovative products that played a crucial role in shaping enterprise networking. Among these were the Cabletron FRX6000, FRX4000, and the FRX1800, which delivered advanced features aimed at enhancing network performance, security, and scalability.

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