ATM Configuration

5-4 Configuring Connections

Encaps
Displays the method used to encapsulate LAN packets on the selected circuit.
Current versions of 7A06-01 firmware use 802.3 VC-based multiplexing for
bridging protocols (designated 802.3); future versions will add support for ATM
Forum LAN Emulation and Cabletron’s SecureFast Switching.
Status
Displays the current administrative status of the connection: Up (enabled) or
Down (disabled). In current versions of firmware, all connections are enabled by
default, and cannot be disabled.
Uptime
The length of time the selected connection has been enabled. This field is not
currently supported by firmware, and will display only a value of 0.
Selecting the Add button launches the Create Channel window, which allows you
to configure additional PVCs.
Selecting the Delete button deletes the selected connection.
Selecting Update refreshes the connection information displayed in the list box.
Configuring Connections
To configure new Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs):
1. From the AToM Mib window, click to select . The Create Channel
window, Figure 5-2, will appear.
Figure 5-2. The ATM Create Channel Window
2. The Interface text box will by default display the index number assigned to the
active ATM front panel interface whose connection was selected in the AToM
MIB window. If you have more than one 7A06-01 installed in your