Configuring a LAN Node

Configure an FDDI Network Interface

Configure an FDDI Network Interface

The FDDI Configuration screen (#201) in Figure 6-4is displayed when you press the [Config Network] key at the Network Transport Configuration screen (#42) with an NI type of 7 (FDDI). Refer to Chapter 5 , “Introductory Screens,” for information on the Network Transport Configuration screen.

Figure 6-4 FDDI 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 FDDI 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 FDDI Device Adapter. Enter the physical path number corresponding to the SPU slot number where the FDDI device adapter is located.

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