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4-2 C
HAPTER
4: N
OVELL
IPX
AND
B
RIDGING
The central site unit cannot be automatically configured using the
Quick Configuration facility of the unit because this facility requires a
ready-configured unit to act as a reference point.
The Quick Configuration facility should only be used at a remote site.
Alternatively, the remote site unit can be configured by utilizing the
remote configuration facility (
REM
) of the central site unit.
Outline of Configuration Procedure
The steps below are intended as an outline of the sequence for
configuring a unit for bridging and IPX. They are for guidance only
and must be used in conjunction with the full description given in the
following pages.
There are four basic steps required for manual configuration of a unit
for bridging and IPX. The sequence for remote configuration of a unit
necessitates a different sequence with additional steps. The
additional steps are given in “Configuring a Remote Unit from the
Central Site” on page 4-7. The Quick Configuration facility has two
steps.
The five basic steps are:
■
Assign a unique name to the unit.
■
Configure a unique, valid IP address for the unit.
It is very important to assign a unique name and IP address to each unit.
■
It is good practise to configure a valid subnet mask for the unit.
Although this step is not absolutely necessary, it is recommended.
■
Configure the ISDN network type, if required.
■
Set up the ISDN Numbers table to associate a remote unit name
with an ISDN number.
The Quick Configuration steps are:
■
Assign the unit name, configure the IP address, the network
subnet mask and the ISDN network type.
■
Specify the ISDN number of the central site unit.
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