Configuring a Point-to-Point Node

Configure Neighbor Gateways

Specify Neighbor Gateway Reachable Networks

The Neighbor Gateway Reachable Networks screen (#158) in figure 7-4 is displayed when you press the [Add] key or the [Modify] key for a valid gateway name from the Neighbor Gateways screen (#152) in Figure 7-3.

Figure 7-4 Neighbor Gateway Reachable Networks

Step 1. In the Neighbor Gateway IP Internet Address field, enter the IP address of the gateway specified on the Neighbor Gateways screen. An example of an address is: C 192.191.191 009.

Step 2. In the IP Network Address fields under the title Configured Reachable Networks, enter the IP addresses of all the remote networks that can be reached through the gateway whose IP address is configured in the previous field.

Step 3. The IP subnet mask is optional. If entering one, tab to the next field. In the IP subnet mask field, enter the number in the same format as an IP address.

Step 4. In the field labeled Hops, enter the number of hops (full gateways) needed to get to the target network. Two partner gateway halves count as one hop.

Step 5. Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 for each remote reachable network. The information configured in this screen can extend to more than one page, if necessary, to allow configuration of up to 2550 reachable networks per link (255 pages and 10 reachable nets per page). If you need to configure more than 10 networks, press the [Save Data] key then press the [Next Page] key to enter more networks.

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E3000 MPE/IX, E3000/IX specifications

The HP E3000 series, particularly the E3000/IX and E3000 MPE/IX, represents a significant milestone in the evolution of business computing, developed by Hewlett-Packard (HP) during the late 1970s and early 1980s. These systems were designed to provide robust, reliable, and efficient operation for mid-sized businesses, leveraging the power of the MPE (Multi-Programming Executive) operating system.

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