Compatible Systems HSSI-10/100 manual Saving a Configuration File to Flash ROM, DECnet Protocol

Chapter 2 - Quickstart Configuration 11

DECnet Protocol

Required for DECnet

In order to be used, DECnet must be turned on both globally and for a particular port.

WAN interfaces which are set for Frame Relay operation do not need any additional parame- ters set in order to function.

•Set DECnet on (globally, and for this port)

CV: Use the DECnet Routing Dialog Box (under Global/DECnet Routing) and the DECnet: WAN Dialog Box.

TB: Use configure and set the Mode keyword in the DECnet WAN 0 section.

ϖNote: Setting DECnet on for any port with the command line also sets DECnet on globally. In CompatiView you must set a global parameter and a port-specific parameter.

SMDS Configuration

This section covers the settings required for SMDS (Switched Multi-megabit Data Service) operation of the HSSI WAN interface (IP only). SMDS is a connectionless, packet-switched service that offers LAN-to-LAN connectivity across a wide area at up to 1.544 Mbps. SMDS addresses and other parameters can only be set using text-based configuration.

ϖNote: The IP protocol settings and the physical communication settings are the same as they would be for Frame Relay operation. The only parameters which should be set differently for SMDS are the Link Configuration and the SMDS addressing section.

Link Configuration

SMDS is presently supported in the HSSI-10/100 RIOP only via synchronous dedicated line operation.

•Set Dedicated connection

•Set SMDS connection

TB: Use configure to set the Mode and ConnectMode keywords in the Link Config WAN 0

section.

Suggested for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation

Dedicated line operation generally does not require additional parameters for operation.

SMDS Addressing

Many of these parameters will be given to you by your service provider.

TB: Use configure and set the StationAddress, IPMulticast and PollingFrequency

keywords in the SMDS WAN 0 section.

Saving a Configuration File to Flash ROM

Once a configuration is complete, you can save it to the router’s Flash ROM. Until saved, all changes are made in a separate buffer and the actual router interfaces continue to run as before the changes were made.

CV: Use the Save to/Device option from the File menu.

TB: Use the save command.