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The Add/Delete Entry Screen

HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide

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Encapsulation Type (Toggle)

This field displays the type of data encapsulation that the HSIM-A6DP
will use to perform LAN to ATM translation. This field toggles between
the following options:

VC Mux 802.3 Bridged -

VC Based Multiplexing for Bridged

Protocols as defined by the IETF RFC 1483.

LLC Encapsulated -

Logical Link Control for Bridged Protocols as

defined by the IETF RFC 1483.

ADD/MODIFY (Command)

This command adds the PVC, or the modified PVC, to the HSIM-A6DP
connection table.

DELETE (Command)

This command appears only if a valid VCI has been entered in the VCI
field of the Add/Delete Entry screen. This command deletes the PVC
from the HSIM-A6DP connection table.

3.7.2

Adding an Entry (PVC)

To add an entry (PVC), perform the following steps:

1.

Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field and enter 0.

2.

Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field and enter a VCI value
from 32–1020.

3.

Use the arrow keys to highlight the Encapsulation Type field and
press the SPACE bar until the desired Encapsulation Type appears.

4.

Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/MODIFY command.

5.

Press ENTER. The “ENTRY ADDED” message appears at the top of
the screen indicating that Local Management has added the PVC.

NOTE

The VCI values 0 through 31 are reserved for ATM Forum use
only.

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