Specifications

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The commands that define information for a remote router entry start with the word remote and end with the
name of the remote entry. Most of these commands are described in the section REMOTE Commands, on page
256.
Managing the Remote Entries
You can control the use of a remote entry in the remote router database by enabling or disabling its use. To enable
a remote, use the remote enable command (page 266). To disable a remote, use the remote disable command
(page 265). The remote remains enabled or disabled across reboots of the router.
The active session for a remote can be stopped and started independently of the other remotes (see the commands
remote stop, page 288, remote start, page 287, and remote restart, page 274). Certain configuration changes
require a save and restart before the change becomes effective. Thus, using these commands, you can activate
configuration changes for a remote without rebooting the router. Unlike enable/disable, a stop or start does not
remain in effect across reboots.
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 chapter is organized in sections that apply to specific protocols.
Note: Use the blank Network Information Worksheets in Appendix A to collect your network information.
If you are using Link and Network Protocols:
PPP with:
¥ IP Routing, go to page 34
¥ IPX Routing, go to page 36
¥ Bridging, go to page 38
RFC 1483 or RFC 1490 with:
¥ IP Routing, go to page 39
¥ IPX Routing, go to page 40
¥ Bridging, go to page 41
RFC 1483MER or RFC 1490MER (MAC Encapsulated Routing) with:
¥ IP Routing, go to page 42
FRF8 with:
¥ IP Routing, go to page 44