Explanation to worksheet – I-Data ReRouter User Manual

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7.1.4 Explanation to Configuration Worksheets

This chapter gives a description of each of the Communication Manager/2
profiles for S/370 - S/390 and AS/400 stated in the configuration
worksheet (see the sections 7.1.2 for S/370 and section 7.1.3 for
AS/400).

The numbers below refer to the profile numbers in the worksheet.

1. Configuration file name

This is the workstation's configuration filename to apply when

installing and configuring Communications Manager/2.

2. Adapter number

This is a 1 byte digit indicating the adapter card number to be used.

3. Max. link stations

This value in Communications Manager specifies the maximum
number of concurrent SNA links supported by the T/R adapter. Must
not exceed the value called max. no. of SNA links specified in the LAN
Adapter and Protocol Support (LAPS), IEEE 802.2 protocol.

4. Max. RU size

Specifies the maximum request/response unit (RU) size supported by
the T/R adapter. This number must be the same or larger than:

- the NCP PU MAXDATA parameter specified in S/370 - S/390
and
- AS/400 Token Ring Line description
- AS/400 APPC Controller description

5. C&SM LAN ID

Specifies the identifier to be used by Communication & System
Manager for Network Management functions.

6. Network name

This is the name of the network to which the workstation is connected.
Must match:

S/370 - S/390:

VTAM NETID parameter.

AS/400:

RMTNETID parameter

7. Local node name

The local node name is used in error logs and in Network Management
alert messages to identify this workstation within the host system
network. Co-ordinate this assignment with your network administrator.

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