Cisco Systems 2.5 Connection: Serial Interface, HDLC Encapsulation

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Connection: Serial Interface, HDLC Encapsulation
Connection: Serial Interface, HDLC Encapsulation
Fill out these fields if you are configuring a serial interface for HDLC
encapsulation. If you are editing a connection or creating a connecti on in the Edit
Interfaces and Connections window, the encapsulation is shown but is not
editable. If you need to change the encapsulation type, del ete the connection and
re-create it using the encapsulation type you need.
Encapsulation
HDLC chosen.
IP Address
Choose either Static IP address or IP Unnumbered. If you choose IP
Unnumbered, choose the interface whose IP address this interface is to share. If
you choose Static IP Address, complete the fields below.
IP Address
Enter the IP address for this interface. Obtain this value from your network
administrator or service provider. For more information, see IP Addresses and
Subnet Masks.
Subnet Mask
Enter the subnet mask. The subnet mask specifies the portion of the IP address
that provides the network address. This value is synchronized with the network
bits. Obtain the value of the subnet mask or the network bits fr om your network
administrator or service provider.
Subnet Bits
Alternatively, choose the number of bits that specify how much of the IP address
provides the network address.
Clock Settings
In most cases, clock settings should not be changed from the default values. If you
know that your requirements are different from the defaults, click and adjust the
clock settings in the window displayed.