3Com 500 Network Router User Manual


 
Quick Configuration
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IP Mask of the remote host’s network
By default, this field is set to
INTERNET. Use this option if all IP traffic is to be passed to a single
destination and no other route exists. If you want to route to a specific
unit, type an IP subnet mask to match the address type being used.
Make of remote router
This option sets PPP parameters needed to
connect to the remote unit in its default configuration. If the remote unit’s
PPP configuration has been altered, you will need to amend the PPP
parameters on this unit to reflect the changes. Refer to the
AccessBuilder
ISDN Access Router Software Reference
guide for more information
Toggle this field to the type of remote router to which you are connecting.
The PPP options for the default settings at the remote router are then
automatically configured when you press [CTRL]+[E] to exit this screen.
The options are:
Default – Use this option if you are connecting to another
AccessBuilder 500. Also use this option if the remote unit is none of
the following and amend the PPP parameters accordingly.
3Com – 3Com NETBuilder router.
Cisco – Cisco router.
Ascend – Ascend router.
Spider – Spider/Shiva router.
If you are connecting to a Spider/Shiva router, you need also to edit the
ISDN port’s configuration and set the PAP field in the LCP Configuration
screen to Incoming. See the
AccessBuilder ISDN Access Router Software
Reference
guide for details.
PAP Password to login to Remote Site
By default this is set to
UNUSED
. If you need to use a PAP password, enter the password
provided by your Internet service provider or the system administrator
responsible for the remote router. This password is submitted to the
remote unit for it to verify. The password is case-sensitive.