Lucent Technologies 7820-0802-003 manual Performing Basic Configuration

Performing Basic Configuration 1

Introduction to basic configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Connecting to a new unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Configuring the shelf-controller IP address on a nonredundant unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Setting the system date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Setting the system name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Setting the log level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Configuring a default gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Configuring basic DNS information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Pinging the TAOS unit from a local host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Recommended basic security measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Where to go next . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Introduction to basic configuration

Table 1-1lists the sections describing the tasks you must perform for the TAOS unit basic configuration. The table includes a brief description of each task and lists the commands and parameters you will use.

For information about more advanced configuration of your TAOS unit, see the following configuration guide:

•APX 8000/MAX TNT/DSLTNT ATM Configuration Guide

•APX 8000/MAX TNT/DSLTNT Frame Relay Configuration Guide

•APX 8000/MAX TNT/DSLTNT WAN, Routing, and Tunneling Configuration Guide

For information about commands, profiles, and parameters, see the

APX 8000/MAX TNT/DSLTNT Reference manual.

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APX 8000/MAX TNT/DSLTNT Physical Interface Configuration Guide 1-1