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ATM Switch Router Software Configuration Guide
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Initially Configuring the ATM Switch Router
This chapter discusses specific steps used to initially configure the ATM switch router.
Note This chapter provides advanced configuration instructions for the Catalyst8540 MSR,
Catalyst 8510 MSR, and LightStream 1010 ATM switch routers. For conceptual and background
information, refer to the Guide to ATM Technology. For complete descriptions of the commands
mentioned in this chapter, refer to the ATMSwitch Router Command Reference publication.
This chapter includes the following sections:
Methods for Configuring the ATM Switch Router, page 3-2
Configuration Prerequisites, page 3-2
Configuring the BOOTP Server, page 3-4
Configuring the ATM Address, page 3-5
Modifying the Physical Layer Configuration of an ATM Interface, page 3-6
Configuring the IP Interface, page 3-7
Configuring Network Clocking, page 3-10
Configuring Network Routing, page 3-18
Configuring System Information, page 3-19
Configuring Online Diagnostics (Catalyst 8540 MSR), page 3-19
Testing the Configuration, page 3-24
Testing the Configuration, page 3-24