ZyXEL Communications Prestige 642 - Manual (Page 72)

Prestige 642 ADSL Internet Access Router
Remote Node Configuration 4-1
Chapter 4
Remote Node Configuration
In this chapter, we discuss the parameters that are protocol independent.
The protocol-dependent configuration will be covered in subsequent chapters.
A remote node is required for placing calls to a remote gateway. A remote node represents both the remote
gateway and the network behind it across a WAN connection. Note that when you use Menu 4 to set up
Internet access, you are actually configuring one of the remote nodes.
4.1 Remote Node Setup
This section describes the protocol-independent parameters for a remote node.
4.1.1 Remote Node Profile
To configure a remote node, follow these steps:
Step 1.
From the Main Menu, select menu option 1. Remote Node Setup
Step 2. When Menu 11 appears, as shown below, enter the number of the remote node that you wish to
configure.
Figure 4-1 Menu 11 – Remote Node Setup
When Menu 11.1 - Remote Node Profile appears fill in the fields as described in the table that follows to
define this remote profile. The Remote Node Profile Menu Fields table shows how to configure the Remote
Node Menu.
4.1.2 Encapsulation & Multiplexing Scenarios
For Internet Access you should use the encapsulation and multiplexing methods used by your ISP. For a
LAN-to-LAN application, e.g., branch office and corporate headquarters, prior mutual agreement on
Menu 11 - Remote Node Setup
1. nodename
2. ________
3. ________
4. ________
5. ________
6. ________
7. ________
Enter Node # to Edit: