Configuring a X.25 Node

 

Configure an X.25 Network Interface

 

An address key called POOL is already preconfigured for you though it

NOTE

 

doesn’t show up on the screen. POOL allows the node being configured to

 

receive any incoming calls even if the remote system’s address is not

 

configured on this screen. POOL will also allow you to use NetIPC to

 

programmatically provide an X.25 address that is not configured on this

 

screen. If you want to delete the POOL address key, in the last line of the

 

X.25 Virtual Circuit Configuration screen enter a 3 (for switched VCs)

 

and press the [Go To] key. That brings you to the X.25 SVC Address Key

 

Paths screen where you can then remove the default name POOL by

 

typing over it with spaces and then saving the data.

Step 4. If the address type is a switched virtual circuit complete steps a through c, but if the address type is a permanent virtual circuit, skip to step 5.

a.In the Remote X.25 address field, enter the X.25 address of the remote host for X.25 public data networks or private networks.

b.Make sure the name of the facility set you are using is in the Facility set field. You may either choose the default facility set (STDSFSET) or enter an alternative. If you are configuring a new facility set, enter a new name. (To modify facility set parameters, enter a 5 in the last field on the screen and press the [Go To] key.)

c.In the Security class field, enter the level of logical security you want to have on this particular entry. The possible values are IN (accept calls from the address), IO (accept calls from and send calls to the address, default), OU (send calls to the address, incoming calls are rejected), and LK (block calls to or from the address).

Step 5. If the address type is a permanent virtual circuit (PVC), in the Permanent VC number field, enter the PVC number of the PVC on the remote node. This value cannot be greater than the number of PVCs for which you are subscribed. It must be within the PVC range you defined during DTC configuration.

Step 6. After you have finished entering new information for each remote node, press the [Save Data] key. (Press the key once for each remote node you are configuring.)

Step 7. If you have completed configuration of X.25, press the [Validate Netxport] key and proceed to Chapter 10 , “Validating and Cross-Validating with SYSGEN.” Otherwise, press the [Prior Screen] key to return to the X.25 Configuration screen.

FieldsNetwork directory name

The network directory file that will be updated by the information entered through this screen.

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