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Efficient Networks
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Router family
Technical Reference Guide
Chapter 3: Installation and Setup
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Protocols to be Used
The information needed to configure the router depends on the link protocol and
network protocols that are to be used. The link protocol and network protocols used
are generally determined by your Network Service Provider.
This section is organized into sub-sections that apply to specific protocols.
If you are using Link and Network Protocols:
PPP with:
• IP Routing, see “IP Routing Network Protocol” on page 3-3.
• IPX Routing, see “IPX Routing Network Protocol” on page 3-6.
• Bridging, see “Bridging Network Protocol” on page 3-8.
RFC 1483 or RFC 1490 with:
• IP Routing, see “IP Routing Network Protocol” on page 3-9.
• IPX Routing, see “IPX Routing Network Protocol” on page 3-10.
• Bridging, see “Bridging Network Protocol” on page 3-12.
RFC 1483 MER or RFC 1490 MER (MAC Encapsulated Routing) with:
• IP Routing, see “IP Routing Network Protocol” on page 3-12.
PPP Link Protocol (over ATM or Frame Relay)
The PPP link protocol is an encapsulation method that can be used over ATM or over
Frame Relay. For PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE), see “PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)” on
page 6-41.
PPP over ATM and PPP over Frame Relay use different connection identifiers:
• ATM uses VPI/VCI numbers.
• Frame Relay uses a DLCI number.
IP Routing Network Protocol
To configure the IP network protocol and PPP link protocol, you need the following
information.
System Names and Authentication Passwords for the Local Router and All Remote
Routers
• For the Local Router:
You define a system name and authentication password for the local
router. Remote routers check the system name and authentication
password to authenticate the local router.