Configuring a LAN Port

Each SmartSwitch 1800 contains an Ethernet or Token Ring (depending on the model) port. To configure the port, press [B] at the Port Configuration Menu.

Node N ame=nod exyz

LAN Card Con figu ration

*I nterface Nu mber: 0

*Typ e

BLocally Admin MAC Add r

CR in g Sp eed

Token R in g 400000000001 16 MBits /s ec

Option:

Figure 6-4 LAN Card Configuration Record

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

Item C (Ring Speed) will not be displayed if Type is Ethernet .

This screen is called LAN "Card" Configuration because the software code is shared with the FRX6000 and Frame Relay Module, both of which contain one or (FRX6000 only) two LAN cards.

LAN Card Parameters

Table 6-1 LAN Card Parameters

Parameter	Valid Values	Default Value


Locally Admin MAC Addr	000000000000–7ffffffffffff	000000000000

Ring Speed 1	4 MBits/sec or 16 MBits/sec 16 MBits/sec
1 Token Ring SmartSwitch only.

Locally Admin MAC Addr

is a MAC address that will override the universally administered MAC address. If all zeros are specified, the universal address will be used. Under most circumstances, this parameter should be left at the default setting.

Ring Speed

specifies the speed of the ring to which the interface will connect.

Configuring Physical Ports

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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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Cabletron Systems 1800 manual Configuring a LAN Port, LAN Card Parameters

Models: 1800