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Emulex DCP_link manual Configuring the Network Interface

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Configuring the Network Interface

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Configuring the Network Interface

To configure network interface parameters for Emulex Frame Relay software, load the INETCFG Internetworking Configuration menu:

1) At the server prompt, type

>LOAD INETCFG <Enter>

The Internetworking Configuration menu is displayed.

Figure 6-1 Internetworking Configuration

2)Select Network Interfaces, then press <Enter> The Network Interfaces window is displayed.

Figure 6-2 Network Interfaces

3)The network interfaces for the Emulex DCPx86i/e adapter will be displayed. Each interface is associated with a physical port. Select the port (interface) for configuration and press <Enter>.

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Emulex DCP_link manual Configuring the Network Interface

Contents

PT1054605-00, Rev A December DCPlink Multi-Protocol Router Advanced Configuration GuidePrinted in U.S.A FCC Statement USADOC Statement Canada Introduction Table of ContentsHardware Configuration PrefaceRS-423/RS-485 Null Modem Cable Chapter 3 Installation and CablingRS-232 Null-Modem Cable Crossover Installing to Novell NetWare version Software InstallationSoftware Configuration Chapter 6 Frame Relay ConfigurationNetwork Protocol and Binding Configuration Chapter 7 X.25 ConfigurationConfiguring the WAN Call Directory Appendix A Diagnostic ProgramsProduct Support Audience for Advanced Configuration GuidePreface DCPx86i/e Terminology User Guide ConventionsNetWare Guides Included with DCPlink Related DocumentationProtocol Guides Emulex GuidesEMULEX DCPLINK ChapterIntroduction 1-2 Chapter Emulex DCPlinkSoftware Requirements Hardware Requirementsdisk compression utilities, such as Disk Doubler What’s Next?CAUTION The system must not load any of the following modules extended memory managers, such as HIMEM, QEMM, or EMM386DCP386 I/486 E DAUGHTERBOARD SETTINGS Hardware ConfigurationDCP386 I ADAPTER CONFIGURATION DCP486 E ADAPTER CONFIGURATIONFactory Default Settings Hardware Configuration Base I/O AddressFigure 2-1 SW1 SW1 - Base I/O Address Settings2-4 Chapter Host Interrupt Level IRQ Setting Jumper Settings DCPx86i/e Adapter ConfigurationDCP286i-SBC Adapter Configuration Figure 2-5 Factory Default Jumper Block Placement Software Compatibility Level2-8 Chapter Control Register 4 Read OptionWindow Group Select Memory SizeFigure 2-8 DCE Settings All Modes Except Setting Data Clock Direction DTE or DCEFigure 2-7 Factory Default DTE Settings All Modes Except Figure 2-10 DCE Settings for the V.35 Mode After configuring the DCP286i adapter, refer to chapter 3 to† Install the DCP286i adapter in your computer † Attach cable Figure 2-9 DTE Settings for the V.35 ModeJumper Settings DCP386i Adapter ConfigurationWindow Group Select PC I/O Channel CheckFigure 2-12 DCP386i Factory Default Jumper Connections Figure 2-13 Window Group Select Jumper Plug SettingsWhat’s Next? † Configure daughterboardHardware Configuration 2-14 Chapter DCP486e Adapter ConfigurationJumper Settings Window Group SelectFigure 2-15 Window Group Select Jumper Positions Hardware ConfigurationWhat’s Next? DTE/DCE Selection DCP386i/486e Daughterboard Settings8-Port RS-232 Daughterboard Hardware Configuration SwitchPort # 8-Port RS-422/X.21 Daughterboard Setting DTE or DCE OperationWhat’s Next? Switch† Install the adapter in your computer † Attach cable Hardware ConfigurationChapter Installation and CablingINSTALLING THE EMULEX ADAPTER 3-27 TROUBLESHOOTINGDCP386I/486E DAUGHTERBOARD CABLING 3-20Installing the Emulex Adapter DCP386i/486e Daughterboard Cabling NOTE All connections to the board should be made usingCabling Connections DCP286i-SBC Adapter CablesRS-422/X.21 Cabling R-S232/EIA-530 Loopback Plug DB25F Optional Cable DrawingsLoopback Plug Options S R T V AA V X C D H E F V.35 Loopback Plug Winchester MaleHardware Installation Figure 3-2 Not Supplied by EmulexFigure 3-3 Not Supplied by Emulex X.21 Loopback Plug DBI5F3-8 Chapter Figure 3-4 Emulex PT1011208-01 RS-232 Cable AssemblyDCP286i-SBC Adapter Cables Hardware InstallationFigure 3-5 Emulex PT1011209-01 RS-422/530 Cable Assembly3-10 Chapter Figure 3-6 Emulex Part #PT1011211-01 RS-423 Cable AssemblyHardware Installation Figure 3-7 Emulex PT1011210-01 RS-485 Cable Assembly3-12 Chapter Figure 3-8 Emulex PT1011213-01 V.35 Cable AssemblyHardware Installation Figure 3-9 Emulex PT1011221-01 X.21 Cable Assembly3-14 Chapter MODEM OR RS-232 Standard CableHardware Installation Figure 3-10 Not Supplied by EmulexFigure 3-11 Not Supplied by Emulex RS-232 Null-Modem Cable Crossover3-16 Chapter Figure 3-12 Not Supplied by Emulex RS-423/RS-485 Null Modem CableHardware Installation Figure 3-13 Not Supplied by Emulex V.35 Null Modem Cable3-18 Chapter Figure 3-14 Not Supplied by Emulex X.21 Null Modem CableHardware Installation shielded cables to reduce radio frequency interference DCP386i/486e Daughterboard CablingRS-232 Cabling NOTE All connections to the board should be made usingTDA RDA RTSA CTSA DSRA SG CDA TCA RCA DTRA Hardware InstallationRS-232 Standard Cable DB25 FEMALE DCP PORTFigure 3-16 Not Supplied by Emulex RS-232 Three-Wire Port CableRS-232 Null-Modem Cable Crossover 3-22 ChapterRS-422/X.21 Cabling MODEM OR DCE RS-422 Standard Cable3-24 Chapter DCP PORTFigure 3-19 Emulex PT1011204-01 X.21 Adapter CableHardware Installation 13 z RS-422 Null-Modem Cable3-26 Chapter DCP PORT2 Is the board securely seated in the system unit? TroubleshootingWhat’s Next? Chapter Software InstallationSOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE UNINSTALL PROCEDURESInstalling to Novell NetWare version Software Installation ProcedureAfter a short delay, the Installation Options menu appears 4-4 Chapter Installing to Novell NetWare versionFigure 4-4 The Installation Options Menu Figure 4-5 Other Installation Actions MenuFigure 4-6 The Installation Options Menu Uninstall Using NetWare Version Uninstall Procedures5 At the console server prompt, type 4-8 Chapter Uninstall using NetWare versionWhat’s Next? INETCFG Software ConfigurationCONFIGURING WITH INETCFG ChapterINETCFG Menus INETCFGProtocols - Specifies global parameters for Network-layer protocols Using Context-Sensitive Help Configuring with INETCFG Note Call Emulex technical support if the driver is not listed 6 Review the default values in the Board Configuration menu, and makes changes as needed What’s Next? Use the Tab key to toggle between Enabled and Disabled as needed9 Press Esc to return to the Internetworking Configuration menu † Frame Relay Configuration † X.25 ConfigurationConfiguring Protocol Parameters Frame Relay ConfigurationCONFIGURING THE NETWORK INTERFACE CONFIGURING WAN CALL DIRECTORYFrame Relay Networks IntroductionFrame Relay Parameters 6-4 Chapter Diagramming Your Frame Relay NetworkPlanning Your Frame Relay Network communicate with three remote sites using a minimum of 32 Kbps sustained bandwidth, the physical interface must be able to support at least 3 x 32 Kbps = 96 Kbps. You should also consider traffic pattern characteristics bursty or sustained when specifying interface speed Configuring the Network Interface 6 Select the adapter you wish to configure and press Enter Parameter Group field specifies the type of link management required Full Status Enquiry Counter specifies the number of standard status enquiries to exchange before issuing a full status inquiry from the network. The value ranges from 1 to 255 with a factory default of 6 enquiries. A full status enquiry response from the network updates the Frame Relay network and link information tables Configuring WAN Call Directory 3 Press Ins to configure a new WAN Call Destination 7 Circuit Type Permanent, the default, is the only option available Network Protocols and Bindings Configuring Protocol ParametersBinding Network Protocols to a WAN Interface 3.0 Advanced Configuration and Management Guide4 Select the desired protocol e.g., IPX, then press Enter 9 Highlight the desired WAN Call Destination, then press Enter What’s Next?Chapter X.25 ConfigurationCONFIGURING THE X.25 NETWORK INTERFACE CONFIGURING THE WAN CALL DIRECTORY7-2 Chapter IntroductionOn-Demand SVC Virtual Circuit ServiceProtocol PermanentLogical Channel Numbers Frame Level Parameters Diagramming Your X.25 NetworkPlanning Your X.25 Network 7-6 Chapter Packet Level ParametersNote The following timers and counters are not configurable PVC, Lowest LCN - Determines the lowest LCN used for a PVC Logical Channel NumbersEmulex X.25 User Facilities 7-10 Chapter Configuring the X.25 Network InterfaceFigure 7-2 Network Interfaces Figure 7-1 Internetworking Configuration5 Card Type Select the Emulex adapter type if not already displayed Modifying/Creating a Profile 7-14 Chapter Lowest Two-Way SVC LCNLowest Outbound SVC LCN Local DTE Address X.25 Authentication Options7-16 Chapter Figure 7-6 Internetworking Configuration Configuring the WAN Call Directory2 The Configured Wan Call Destinations window is displayed − You can display a list of Interface Group names by pressing Enter 9 For SVC, enter the DTE Address in the Destination DTE Address field On-Demand 7-22 Chapter Expert Call ConfigurationTo configure another WAN Call Destination, repeat the above steps 7-24 Chapter Network Protocol and BindingConfiguring Protocol Parameters Binding Network Protocols to a WAN Interface 3.0 Advanced Configuration and Management GuideFigure 7-11 Internetworking Configuration Figure 7-12 Configured Protocol to BindingsFigure 7-14 Wan Call Destination Entry 7-26 ChapterFigure 7-13 Binding IPX Figure 7-15 Configured Wan Call Destinations TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Contacting EmulexPRODUCT SERVICE ChapterTechnical Assistance Prior to Your CallPlacing the Call European Domestic24 - Hour Support Product ServiceBulletin Board System Contacting Emulex FileNOTE The file EMULEX.LST in area #1 describes the files in each area Area DescriptionInternet EmuFax USING DCPDIAG3 FOR THE DCP386 Diagnostic ProgramsAppendix A DIAGNOSTIC PLATFORMREADME.DOC Diagnostic PlatformDiagnostic Operating Requirements Distribution Diskette Diagnostic Platform InstructionsLoading and Running the Diagnostic Platform A-4 Appendix A Menus− All On - Enables all tests in the displayed list CONFIG FILE README.DOC Using DCPDIAG3 for the DCP386iDiagnostic Operating Requirements Diagnostic Programs A-7A-8 Appendix A Running the Diagnosticdcpdiag3 Diagnostic Programs A-9