Configuring a LAN Node

Configure a Token Ring Network Interface

Configure a Token Ring Network Interface

The Token Ring Configuration screen (#49) in Figure 6-3is displayed when you press the [Config Network] key at the Network Transport Configuration screen (#42) with an NI type of 6 (Token Ring). Refer to Chapter 5 , “Introductory Screens,” for information on the Network Transport Configuration screen.

Figure 6-3 Token Ring 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.

Move to the Link name field. Enter a link name to represent the Token

 

Ring card for which you are configuring a link. This name must be

 

unique to the node.

Step 4.

Tab down to the field called Physical Path of Token Ring Device

 

Adapter. Enter the physical path number corresponding to the SPU

 

slot number where the Token Ring device adapter is located.

 

If the same Token Ring card is being used for both NS and SNA

NOTE

 

communications, you must use the same value for this field as is

 

configured for the SNA Link.

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