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Configuring a LAN Node
Configure Neighbor Gateways
Identify Neighbor Gateway Reachable Networks
The Neighbor Gateway Reachable Networks screen (#158) in Figure 6-6
is displayed when you press the
[Add] or [Modify] key for a valid gateway
name from the Neighbor Gateways screen (#152) in Figure 6-5.
Figure 6-6 Neighbor Gateway Reachable Networks Screen
Step 1. In the Neighbor Gateway IP Internet Address field, enter the IP
address of the gateway specified on the Neighbor Gateways screen.
C 192.191.191 009 is a typical address.
Step 2. In the IP Network Address fields under the title Configured
Reachable Networks, enter the IP addresses of all the remote networks
that can be reached through the gateway whose IP address is
configured in the previous field. If you want to designate this gateway
as a default gateway, enter an at sign (@) in one of the fields as well.
Step 3. The IP subnet mask is optional. If entering one, tab to the next field. In
the IP subnet mask field, enter the number in the same format as an IP
address.
Step 4. In the field labeled Hops, enter the number of hops (full gateways)
needed to get to the target network. Two partner gateway halves count
as one hop.
Step 5. Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 for each remote reachable network. The
information configured in this screen can extend to more than
one page, if necessary, to allow configuration of up to 2550
reachable networks per link (255 pages and 10 reachable nets