3.7Quick Configuration
The first stage in configuration is to allocate some bandwidth of the communication link to the router. The second stage is to configure the SERVICE SETUP to allow communication between the two routers.
3.7.1 Multiplexer Configuration
From the main menu enter MULTIPLEXER MANAGEMENT. Allocate bandwidth to the router by entering ‘R’ in any free timeslot positions near the bottom of the screen. Each timeslot allocated will contribute 64Kbps of bandwidth to the router.
Save the multiplexer configuration using
Leave MULTIPLEXER MANAGEMENT by selecting Exit to Router at the top right of the screen.
3.7.2 Router Configuration
From the main menu enter ROUTER MANAGEMENT. Go into SERVICE SETUP and enter ETHERNET SERVICE. The following parameters need to be set. N.B. IP service must be configured even when IP is not being used on the local Ethernet network.
3.7.2.1Service Name
A name to identify the local Ethernet Network, this is displayed in the IP RIP, IPX RIP and IPX SAP tables and should ideally refer to network location.
3.7.2.2IP Address
A unique address within the IP network connected to the local Ethernet port. This is the IP Address of the Router and is used as the gateway address for routing between the local Ethernet network and the WAN link.
3.7.2.3IP Subnet Bits
The Subnet Bits should be set if subnetting is to be used on the local network, otherwise the default 0 should be used.
Echo LANlink Router Option User Manual | Issue 1.0 04 December 1997 Page 20 of 59 |
