Enterasys Networks CSX7000, CSX5500, CSX6000 ON-NODE Device Database Configuration Elements, Ppp

CONFIGURING DEVICE LEVEL DATABASES

On-node Device Entries

USING MANAGE MODE COMMANDS

device

Displays the current Device Table. Included in this display is each device’s ID and name. After the list has been displayed, you may enter a specific device Id to display detailed information for that device.

device add

Allows you to add a device entry to the Device Table. You will be prompted for the device name and device type. The rest of the information you will be prompted for will depend upon the device type you are configuring, and the security options that are enabled. Note that the device name is case sensitive. You are prompted for the device information similarly to the way you are prompted by CFGEDIT. Refer to the above section, Using CFGEDIT for instructions.

device change

Allows you to change information for a specific device entry. The current device table will be displayed. Enter the device Id or device name of the entry you wish to change. Note that the device name is case sensitive. Step through the configuration information displayed for the device, pressing <return> if you wish to keep the originally configured information, and entering new information where you want it changed. For a definition of the configuration elements, refer to the section, On-node Device Database Configuration Elements.

device delete

Allows you to delete a device entry for a specific device. The current device table will be displayed. Enter the device Id or device name of the device whose device entry you wish to delete. Note that the device name is case sensitive.

ON-NODE DEVICE DATABASE CONFIGURATION ELEMENTS

GENERAL CONFIGURATION ELEMENTS

DEVICE NAME

A1 to 63-character, user-defined case-sensitive name that uniquely identifies the device to the system administrator. The name may contain any displayable ASCII character except the quote “” character. This name is displayed on the connection monitor window when the device connects to the system.

ISDN CONFIGURATION ELEMENTS

Note: These elements are configured for ISDN devices and devices over dedicated connections only.

ISDN LINE PROTOCOL

The available line protocols for ISDN access devices. Possible line protocols include:

•PPP

Point-to-point protocol. Allows device to use TCP/IP. The default configuration value.

•HDLC Bridge

HDLC encapsulated bridge frames are used to connect the system to remote bridges. It is the simplest line protocol, using a standard HDLC frame.

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