Configuration

CIP over ATM (RFC 1577)

CIP over ATM (RFC 1577)

RFC 1577 support is also known as Classical IP (CIP) over ATM. CIP is provided as a path for controlling multiple Broadmore 1750s when IP connectivity over Ethernet is not available to all of the installed Broadmore 1750s. Control signals are sent to a Broadmore 1750 over the ATM if the Broadmore 1750 is not on the Ethernet with the control station. As a prerequisite, the configuration process must be completed.

Configuration forms the Broadmore 1750s into a subnetwork, with either an ATM switch or workstation designated the server and others designated as clients. The server maintains a Logical IP Subnetwork (LIS), which cross-references logical IP addresses to ATM addresses. When the control station sends IP traffic (e.g., control signals) via the subnetwork IP address to a Broadmore 1750, the server uses LIS data to tell the sender an equivalent ATM address to use in place of the IP address. The IP datagrams are then sent over the ATM network to the desired Broadmore 1750, which takes appropriate action and responds. The control station has full communications with the Broadmore 1750 over ATM/Ethernet. Control is identical to control over Ethernet, and the ATM control path is essentially transparent to the user.

Select System Management

Select Configuration

Select System Services

Select CIP over ATM

Follow the path shown to reach the CIP over ATM configuration items. These items are listed in the following table.

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