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Efficient Networks
®
Router family
Technical Reference Guide
Chapter 3: Installation and Setup
Efficient Networks
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CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION AND SETUP
This chapter describes the steps necessary to plan and deploy your router with basic
operation. Within this chapter, the following steps will be followed to plan for and
configure your router:
• Planning the Configuration
• Configuring Your Computer
• Installation
• Establishing a Connection
– Connecting through the Web Management Interface
– Accessing the Command Line Interface
• Configuring the Router
• Verify the Router Configuration
Planning the Configuration
This section describes the basic information you need before you can begin
configuring your router. The basic configuration tasks can be performed using the
Command Line Interface described in this manual or the graphic interface described
in the User Reference Guide (co-located on this CD-ROM). The basic configuration
information is the same for either interface. The basic configuration tasks include the
following:
• Setting names, passwords, PVC numbers, and link and network parameters
• Configuring specific protocol requirements, such as IP or IPX addresses and
IP protocol controls
• Activating bridging and routing protocols
• Enabling the Internet firewall filter with IP routing