Avocent Cyclades-PR2000 Network Router User Manual


 
Cyclades-PR2000
20Chapter 4 - Step-by-Step Instructions
STEP ONE
The first step is to determine the parameters needed to configure the Ethernet interface (ETH0). The
parameters in the Network Protocol Menu (IP) are shown in Figure 4.2. Fill in the blanks for your application in
the right-most column. These parameters will be entered into the router later, after all parameters have been
chosen. Each parameter in this menu is explained in more detail in chapter 5 of the Installation Manual.
Menu
CONFIG=>INTERFACE=>ETHERNET=>NETWORK PROTOCOL=>IP
Parameter Example Your Application
Active or Inactive Active enables IP communication (IPX
and Transparent Bridge are not used in
this example).
Interface Numbered
/Unnumbered
Numbered
Primary IP Address 192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Secondary IP
Address
0.0.0.0 for none.
IP MTU Use the preset value, 1500. This
determines whether or not a given IP
datagram is fragmented.
NAT Local
ICMP Port Inactive
Incoming Rule List None, filters are not included in this
example.
Outgoing Rule List
Name
None, filters are not included in this
example.
Proxy ARP Inactive
IP Bridge Inactive
FIGURE 4.2 ETHERNET NETWORK PROTOCOL MENU PARAMETERS