Step 5: Create a Profile

Settings for particular connections are contained in profiles on the Eicon 1530.

Note: When you change protocols for the VHSI interface, all profile information is lost. To avoid having to

re-enter configuration information, choose the protocol first, as described at the beginning in Step 4: Modify VHSI Settings on page 17.

Creating a Profile

1.From the Link List, click the ‘Connection’ link. The ‘Connection Profiles’ page appears.

2.To add a profile, enter the name in the ‘Name’ field, then click the ‘Done’ button.

‘Name’ field

Note: With X.25 or Frame Relay, you can create up to eight profiles. For PPP, you can create only one profile.

3.The web page for your new profile will be displayed.

4.To edit the profile, make sure it is selected and click ‘Edit”.

5.Make the required changes to the profile. Be sure to scroll down and inspect all parameters. In particular:

If you are using X.25, make sure to enter the remote DTE address and remote IP address.

If you are using Frame Relay, make sure the local DLCI number is the same as the remote DLCI.

If you are using PPP, make sure to enter the IP information at the bottom of the page.

6.Click the ‘Save’ button (located at the bottom right of the page) when finished.

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