Configuration Options
C-22 3166-A2-GB20-10November 1998

Table C-6. General Management Configuration Options (4 of 4)

Com NetMask:
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Subnet Mask for the Communication Port. Specifies the subnet mask for the
communication port if the Com Use configuration option is set to Mgmt.
Edit – Allows you to edit and/or display the subnet mask for the communication port.
Clear – Allows you to clear the subnet mask for the communication port. The subnet
mask is set to 000.000.000.000. If the subnet mask is 000.000.000.000, the IP protocol
creates a default subnet mask based on the class of the IP address (Class A:
255.000.000.000, Class B: 255.255.000.000, or Class C: 255.255.255.000).
NOTE:This configuration option is not available if the communication port is
disabled.
Com Link: PPP
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Com Port Link Layer Protocol. Specifies the link layer protocol for the communication
port if the Com Use configuration option is set to Mgmt.
PPP – Specifies PPP as the link layer protocol for the IP management link on the
communication port.
SLIP – Specifies SLIP as the link layer protocol for the IP management link on the
communication port. The communication port must be configured for asynchronous
operation to support SLIP.
NOTE: This configuration option is not available if the communication port is
disabled.