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16 NETBUILDER SOFTWARE VERSION 11.1 RELEASE NOTES
the two edge devices are both physically attached to the same ATM network
fabric, then the edge devices should be able to communicate directly with each
other, bypassing one or more intermediate routers in the data path.
Multiprotocol Over ATM (MPOA) is used to bypass the intermediate routers. It
allows the edge devices to resolve their ATM address and setup the short-cut
connections between each other. MPOA consists of the MPOA server (co-located
with routers) and the MPOA client (co-located with edge devices). The NETBuilder
II bridge/router serves as an MPOA server, which provides the information required
by MPOA clients (edge devices) to setup the short-cut connections.
Token Ring in Fast Ethernet (TIFE)
Token Ring in Fast Ethernet (TIFE) is a method for tunneling token ring frames,
including source route information, through a Fast Ethernet network. For
customers with an existing token ring infrastructure, TIFE provides a gradual
migration path to an Ethernet LAN, preserving the investment in capital
equipment and source route sensitive applications. For the NETBuilder
bridge/router, TIFE provides a means to support token ring media without
requiring a token ring interface. In addition, the 802.1Q VLAN support required
for TIFE allows the routing protocols to access Ethernet and Fast Ethernet VLANs.
(VLAN over FDDI or token ring is not supported with this release.)
Network Management
Features
This release adds the following new network management features.
ASCII Boot
The ASCII LoadConfigs feature on the NETBuilder bridge/router has been
expanded to provide a way for an ASCII text file to be executed automatically
when the router is booted. Along with this new functionality, a new Transcend
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Network Application Tool (available Fall 1998) called NETBuilder Configurator, will
provide an easy mechanism for setting up multiple routers to use the ASCII boot
feature. NETBuilder Configurator will provide a straightforward spreadsheet GUI
interface for you to build and deploy ASCII text files based on custom made
templates.
The ASCII boot feature simplifies the management of a network allowing you to
mange the configuration of your own router with a single ASCII text configuration
file.
56/64K CSU/DSU External Loopback
OfficeConnect NETBuilder and SuperStack II SI NETBuilder bridge/router platforms
with a CSU/DSU option installed have a new remote loopback capability. The
remote loopback functions include Remote CSU Loopback and Remote DSU
Loopback. The Remote Loopback can be started/terminated via SNMP. The
Remote initiated Local V54 loopback has the same functionality as the existing
V54 Loopback from the console.
NETBuilder Web Link Improvements
The NETBuilder Web Link application has been improved to include the following
enhancements: