Chapter 8 Management Network Connectivity

IP Addressing Scenarios

Figure 8-6 Scenario 5: Static Route with One CTC Computer Used as a Destination

LAN A

CTC Workstation

IP Address 192.168.1.100

Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway = 192.168.1.1

Host Routes = N/A

Router

IP Address of interface ìAî to LAN A 192.168.1.1 IP Address of interface ìBî to LAN B 192.168.2.1 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0

Default Router = N/A

Static Routes = Destination 192.168.3.20 Gateway 192.168.2.10

Destination 192.168.4.30 Gateway 192.168.2.10 Int "A"

Int "B"

LAN B

ONS 15310 #1

IP Address 192.168.2.10

Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0

Default Router = 192.168.2.1

Static Routes = Destination 192.168.1.100

Mask 255.255.255.255

Next Hop 192.168.2.1

Cost = 2

SDH RING

ONS 15310 #2

IP Address 192.168.3.20

Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0

Default Router = N/A

Static Routes = N/A

ONS 15310 #3

IP Address 192.168.4.30

Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0

Default Router = N/A

Static Routes = N/A

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The destination and subnet mask entries control access to the ONS 15310-MA SDH nodes:

If a single CTC computer is connected to a router, enter the complete CTC “host route” IP address as the destination with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.255.

If CTC computers on a subnet are connected to a router, enter the destination subnet (in this example, 192.168.1.0) and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.

If all CTC computers are connected to a router, enter a destination of 0.0.0.0 and a subnet mask of 0.0.0.0. Figure 8-7shows an example.

The IP address of router interface B is entered as the next hop, and the cost (number of hops from source to destination) is 2.

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15310-MA specifications

Cisco Systems has established itself as a leader in the networking domain, offering a wide array of solutions to meet the needs of modern businesses. Among its impressive product lineup are the Cisco 15310-CL and 15310-MA routers, designed to provide advanced network performance and reliability.

The Cisco 15310-CL is a versatile platform that primarily serves as a carrier-class router aimed at supporting high-speed data and voice services. It is built to handle the demands of large enterprises and service providers, offering a robust design that ensures maximum uptime and performance. One of its standout features is its modular architecture, which enables users to customize their configurations based on specific application needs. This scalability allows for future expansion without the need for a complete hardware overhaul.

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