Introductory Screens

Begin Configuration Process

FieldsEnter a network interface

The network name (NI name) is used to easily identify one of the types of network interfaces: LAN, Token Ring, FDDI, NS Point-to-Point, X.25 or Gateway Half. The name can be up to eight alphanumeric characters, starting with a letter. The maximum number of NIs that can be configured on a node is 48. One of the 48 allowable NIs is reserved for loopback. (Loopback is configured for you automatically.)

If a node interfaces to more than one network, give each NI on that node a unique name. Although all nodes on the same network do not have to have the same NI name, it will be easier to remember if you make the NI name the same for all nodes on the same network (for instance, LANNET). You will use the NI name with the NETCONTROL command to start the transport and network link.

Enter a network type

Number that indicates the type of network interface you are configuring. You must enter a network type if you are configuring a new network interface. Refer to the following for what number to enter:

•Enter 1 for a LAN NI (100Base-T, ThinLAN or 100VG-AnyLAN)

•Enter 2 for a Point-to-Point (router) NI

•Enter 3 for an X.25 NI

•Enter 5 for a Gateway Half NI

•Enter 6 for a Token Ring NI

•Enter 7 for an FDDI NI

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