Chapter 7: General Configuration Using Local Management
If you type in an invalid port number the error message: “PORT NUMBER IS OUT OF RANGE” displays. Perform steps 1 and 2 again.
Entering the IPX Address
All IPX hosts must have an IPX address for each network interface. These addresses identify each network connection.
To enter the IPX address for a router port, complete the following steps:
1.Use the arrow keys to highlight the IPX ADDRESS field.
2.Type in the IPX address and then press ENTER.
3.Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and then press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays.
Selecting the Frame Type for a Port
On each port, frame type specifies the format of the frame in which IPX packets are encapsulated for transmission. The frame type options available for each router port are dependent on the type of media supported by that router port.
To select the frame type for a port, complete the following steps:
1.Use the arrow keys to highlight the Framing field.
2.Use the ENTER key to toggle the entry to the correct frame type for the port.
3.Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and then press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays.
Setting the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU)
The Maximum Transmission Unit specifies the maximum packet size for all IPX packets that are transmitted.
To select the MTU for a port, complete the following steps:
1.Use the arrow keys to highlight the MTU field under Port Level Setup.
2.ENTER an MTU value for the media used.
3.Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and then press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays.
