Multi-Tech Systems MTASR1-100 - Manual (Page 69)

Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software
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DLCI
This dialog box allows you to add, delete and modify DLCI parameters. The Frame Relay DLCI dialog box is
displayed by clicking on the DLCI button in the Frame Relay Setup dialog box.
Adding a DLCI
Enter the DLCI Number to be added in the DLCI field. If you had already selected a DLCI from the list of
Configured DLCI’s and modified it, then before adding the new DLCI you will be queried if you want to save
the changed parameters. After entering the DLCI, you can map it to a protocol stack.
Note: It will not be possible to have more than sixteen DLCIs.
For mapping to a protocol stack you should enable the required stack by checking its check box. Then you
should properly choose an address from the combo box of that protocol stack.
The Committed Information Rate (CIR) and Excess Burst Rate (Be) indicate the values at which the PVC
operates on. These two parameters will take care of congestion problems. The Mode group will be by default
set to Adhere to CIR. This can also be changed to As Fast As Possible but the network may lose data packets
when it is not capable of handling the excess data. After setting all the parameters, you should click on the
Add button that will add the number entered into the List Box of Configured DLCI’s.
Note: The value of Excess Burst Rate + Committed Information Rate should not exceed the Link Speed,
otherwise the network will not be able to operate properly.
Deleting a DLCI
Choose the DLCI to be deleted from the list of Configured DLCI’s. After you select the DLCI, the Delete button
will be enabled and clicking it will delete that DLCI. You can verify that the DLCI has been deleted by viewing
the Configured DLCI's list Box.