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DECnet Protocol
Required for DECnet
The router’s shipping configuration does not have DECnet turned on. In order to be used, DECnet must be turned on both globally and for a particular port.
WAN interfaces which are set for PPP
Because of the need to regularly bring the link up to exchange routing information,
•Set DECnet on (globally, and for this port)
•Set DECnet area
•Set DECnet node
•Set hello timer
•Set routing timer
CV: Use the DECnet Routing Dialog Box (under Global/DECnet Routing) and the DECnet: WAN Dialog Box.
TB: Use configure and set the HelloTimer and Mode keywords in the DECnet WAN 0 (and/or WAN 1) section. Use configure and set the Enabled, Area, and Node keywords in the DECnet Global section.
Note: Setting DECnet on for any port with the command line also vsets DECnet on globally. In CompatiView you must set a global parameter and a
Suggested for DECnet
Setting the parameters above should be adequate for most installations.