Config- uring ip header compress- ion (iphc), Configuring ip header compression (iphc) – Verilink Net Engine (3150-30626-001) Product Manual User Manual

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NetEngine IAD User Guide

Router Configuration

126

Config-
uring IP
Header
Compress-
ion (IPHC)

IPHC reduces the number of bytes transmitted across the WAN, thus
conserving bandwidth.

To enable or disable IP header compression, follow these steps:

1. On the Router Configuration menu, type

Q

.

2. The IAD displays the port table and prompts for a port:

Port VPI VCI Encapsulation Type

PCR

Service

1

0

40 RFC 1483 (with LLC Encap)3641

UBR

Total = 3641 cps

Maximum PCR this interface can support = 3622 cps

Select Port: [1-8]

Type the port number and press Enter.

3. The IAD displays the header compression status and prompt:

IP Header Compression for SDSL, Port 1 is currently
DISABLED

Enter E to Enable, D to Disable:

Type

E

to enable IP header compression on this port, or

D

to disable it.

If you enable IP header compression, the IAD displays the following
message:

Springtide Compatibility mode ENABLED (currently not
selectable)

The IAD saves the changes and displays the Router Configuration
menu.

4. Continue with other configuration tasks, or press Escape to return to

the Main menu.

5. Reset the IAD (page

15

) when you finish configuration.

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