Cisco Systems OL-4015-08 Connection: Serial Interface, HDLC Encapsulation

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Cisco Router and Security Device Manager Version 2.2 User’s Guide
OL-4015-08
Chapter4 Edit Interface/Connection
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 connection in the Edit
Interfaces and Connections window, 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.
Encapsulation
HDLC selected.
IP Address
Select either Static IP address or IP Unnumbered. If you select IP
Unnumbered, choose the interface whose IP address this interface is to use. If
you select 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, refer to 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 Internet service provider.
Subnet Bits
Alternatively, select 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 this button and
make new clock settings in the window displayed.