Chapter4 Edit Interface/Connection
Connection: ADSL
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Cisco Router and Security Device Manager Version 2.2 User’s Guide
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Encapsulation
Select the type of encapsulation that will be used for this link.
•PPPoE specifies Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet encapsulation.
•PPPoA specifies Point-to-Point Protocol over AT M encapsulation.
•RFC 1483 Routing (AAL5 SNAP) specifies that each PVC can carry
multiple protocols.
•RFC 1483 Routing (AAL5 MUX) specifies that each PVC carry only one
type of protocol.
If you are editing a connection, the encapsulation is shown, but not editable. If you
need to change the encapsulation type, delete the connection, and recreate it,
using the encapsulation type you need.
For more information on these encapsulation types, click Encapsulation.
Virtual Path Identifier
The virtual path identifier (VPI) is used in ATM switching and routing to identify
the path used for a number of connections. Enter the VPI value given to you by
your service provider.
If you are editing an existing connection, this field is disabled. If you need to
change this value, delete the connection and recreate it using the value you need.
Virtual Circuit Identifier
The virtual circuit identifier (VCI) is used in ATM switching and routing to
identify a particular connection within a path that it may share with other
connections. Enter the VCI value given to you by your service provider.
If you are editing an existing connection, this field is disabled. If you need to
change this value, delete the connection and recreate it using the value you need.
IP Address
Select how the router will obtain an IP address for this link.
•Static IP address—If you choose static IP address, enter the IP address and
subnet mask, or network bits in the fields provided. For more informa tion,
refer to IP Addresses and Subnet Masks.