Wan interface configuration, T1 physical communications settings, Required for dedicated line operation – Compatible Systems T1-10/100 User Manual
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Chapter 2 - Quickstart Instructions
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WAN Interface Configuration
The default setting for all WAN interfaces on your Octal T1-10/100 RIOP is Off for all proto-
cols and for the link configuration. In order to use a WAN interface, you may first need to set
some physical parameters and then set up the link and protocol parameters.
T1 Physical Communications Settings
Required for Dedicated Line Operation
No changes from the default values are required for standard operation over a T1 line. The
default values are listed in Chapter 3.
Suggested for Dedicated Line Operation
Changing to fractional T1, different coding or framing, etc., may be required for a particular
installation.
CV: Use the Physical Configuration: WAN Dialog Box.
TB: Use configure and the T1 Interface WAN 0 (and/or any other port you wish to configure)
section.
PPP Configuration
This section covers the settings required for PPP (point-to-point) protocol operation of the T1
WAN interfaces.
WAN Link Configuration
Required for Dedicated Line Operation
This is the only mode of operation supported via the built-in T1 CSU/DSU.
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Set PPP connection
CV: Use the Link Configuration: WAN Dialog Box.
TB: Use configure and then set the Mode keyword in the Link Config WAN 0 (and/or any
other port you wish to configure) section.
Suggested for Dedicated Line Operation
Dedicated line operation generally does not require additional parameters for operation.
IP Protocol
Required for IP
WAN interfaces which are set for PPP operation do not generally use an IP address. They are
set to act as an “unnumbered interface.” In this mode of operation, there are no required
settings.
Suggested for IP
These parameters help supply information about the segment that the interface is connected to.
With this information, routing can take place.
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Set IP RIP 1, IP RIP 2, OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) or BGP (Border Gateway
Protocol)
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Set IP static routes
CV: Use the TCP/IP Routing: WAN Dialog Box to set RIP, and the IP Static Routing Dialog
Box (under Global/IP Static Routes) to set static routes. OSPF and BGP can only be config-
ured using text-based configuration.