Bay Technical Associates RM356 - Manual (Page 61)

Reference Guide for the Model RM356 Modem Router
Remote Node Configuration 5-3
Pri(mary) Phone
Number and
Sec(ondary)
Phone Number Both the Primary and Secondary Phone numbers refer to the number that the
router dials to connect to the remote node. The router calls the remote node usin g
the Primary Phone number first. If the Primary Phone number is busy or does not
answer, the router calls the Secondary Phone number if available. In addition to
numbers, these fields accept pound sign (#), star (*), and comma (,) where
necessary.
Edit PPP Options To edit the PPP options for this remote node, move the cursor to this field, use the
space bar to select Yes, and press [Enter] to display Menu 11.2 - Remote Node
PPP Options. For more information about configuring PPP options, see
“Editing
PPP Options ” on page 5-4 .
Rem IP Addr This field is required on all remote nodes except the ISP node. Enter the IP address
of the router at the remote site. A static route will be created to the network address
of that router. Note that if the remote network uses a netmask other than the
standard class netmask, you must enter the netmask in the Edit IP Options
submenu.
Edit IP Options This field edits the parameters of the TCP/IP protocol. Select Yes and press [Enter]
to display Menu 11.3 - Remote Node Network Layer Options. For more information
about this screen, refer to
Chapter 7, “TCP/IP Configuration .”
Edit Script Options If the remote node requires a login script handshake, use the space bar to select
Yes and press [Enter] to display Menu 11.4 - Remote Node Script. For more
information about editing scripts, see
“Editing Script Options ” on page 5-5 .
Telco Options:
Allocated
Budget (min) This field sets a budget on outgoing call time for the remote node. The default for
this field is 0 for no budget control.
Period (hr) This field sets the time interval to reset the above outgoing call budget control.
Session Options:
Output Filter Sets
Call Filter Sets In these fields, select which filter set(s) you would like to implement to filter the
incoming and outgoing traffic between this remote node and the router. You can
choose from 12 different filter sets. In addition, you can link up to 4 filter sets
together for further customization (for example, 1, 5, 9, 12). Spaces and commas
are accepted in this field. The default is blank (no filters are defined). Refer to
Chapter 8, “Filter Configuration ,” for more information about configuring filters.
Idle Timeout (sec) This value specifies the number of idle seconds elapsed before the remote node is
automatically disconnected. Idle seconds is the period of time where no data is
passed between the remote node and your router. Administrative packets such as
RIP are not counted as data. The default is 300 seconds (5 minutes).
Table 5-1. Menu 11.1 - Remote Node Profile Fields (continued)
Field Description