Local profile setup menu fields – Carrier Access CMG Router User Manual

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CMG Router - Release 2.7

Profile Directory:Local Profile

LAN (Local) Profile Setup

Local Profile Setup Menu Fields

Profile Setup for (LocalUnit)

The (LocalUnit) is the default name for this unit and will be used during the authentication
process to ensure this unit’s identity. This name can easily by changed by simply typing over
the "LocalUnit" and saving when closing this window. This name can be up to 11 characters.

Protocol

This column includes three protocol options, IP, IPX and Other. These protocols are used to
define Frame Types and LAN Network Updates to be used by this Adit unit.

Frame Types

Define the frame type of the packets that are sent and received by the Adit. If a packet is received
formatted in a frame type that has not been enabled, the Adit will not accept the data.

NOTE: Multiple frame types may be supported simultaneously for IPX and
Other protocols.

802.2

When selected (X) this Adit may send and receive packets that match the 802.2 format. The 802.2
format complies with IEEE specifications.

Eth II

When selected (X) this Adit may send and receive packets that match the Ethernet II format. Note
that the IP protocol commonly uses this format.

SNAP

When selected (X) this Adit may send and receive packets that match the SNAP (Subnet Network
Address Protocol) format.

802.3

When selected (X) this Adit may send and receive packets that match Novell’s X802.3 format.

LAN Network Updates

Use the LAN Network Updates field to determine whether the Local (LAN) unit will learn, via
RIP and SAP packets, which networks and services are attached to the local LAN, and whether
Remote (WAN) networks and services will be advertised to the LAN. If this information is
learned, it may be advertised to remote devices if advertising is established. Use the

[S

PACEBAR

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to select from the following options: <Both>, <Neither>, <Send> and

<Receive>.

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