Signalling Screen

3.17.1 Changing the UNI Version

To change the UNI Version perform the following steps:

1.Use the arrow keys to highlight the ILMI Status field.

2.Use the SPACE bar to toggle the field until the option Enabled displays.

CAUTION: Before completing the following step, ensure that this caution is fully understood. By changing the status of the ILMI, ALL SVCs currently configured on the VHSIM2-A6DP will be lost.

NOTE: In Enabled mode, the user can force the VHSIM2-A6DP to use a desired version of UNI, rather than the version of UNI that the ATM switch to which it is connected is currently using.

3.Use the arrow keys to highlight the UNI Version field.

4.Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the options until the appropriate version of UNI displays.

5.Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command and press ENTER. The changes are saved to memory.

3.17.2 Changing the ILMI Status to Disabled

To change the ILMI status from the default state of Auto Configure Enabled, perform the following steps:

1.Use the arrow keys to highlight the ILMI Status field.

2.Press the SPACE bar until the option Disabled displays.

CAUTION: Before completing the following step, ensure that this caution is fully understood. By disabling the ILMI, ALL SVCs currently configured on the VHSIM2-A6DP will be lost.

If the ILMI is disabled, and no ATM address is assigned in the ILMI Physical address field, the VHSIM2-A6DP will no longer support SVCs or LAN Emulation.

3.Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command located at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The ILMI has been disabled.

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VHSIM2-A6DP specifications

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