Configuring a LAN Node

Configure a LAN Network Interface

Configure a LAN Network Interface

The LAN Configuration screen (#41) in Figure 6-2is displayed when you press the [Config Network] key at the Network Transport Configuration screen (#42) with an NI type of 1 (LAN). Refer to Chapter 5 , “Introductory Screens,” for information on the Network Transport Configuration screen.

Figure 6-2 LAN Configuration Screen

Step 1. In the IP address field, enter the internet protocol (IP) address for the node being configured. An example of an address is:

C 192.191.191 009.

Step 2. The IP subnet mask is optional. If entering one, tab to the IP subnet mask field and enter the number in the same format as an IP address.

Step 3. The proxy node is optional. Enter Y only if your network has internetworks (networks with gateways) or non-HP nodes and you are not using domain name services.

Step 4. Move to the Link name field. Enter a link name to represent the LAN card for which you are configuring a link. This name must be unique to the node.

Step 5. Move to the Link type field. Enter BT100 for a 100Base-T link, LAN for a ThinLAN link, or VG100 LAN for a 100VG-AnyLAN link.

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