Specifications

38 Chapter 2. Planning for Router Configuration

Bridging Network Protocol

System Names and Authentication Passwords

For the Target Router

You define the system name and authentication password for the target router. A system name and

authentication password are required because they are used by a remote router to authenticate the target

router.

For the Remote Site(s)

This information is obtained from the Network Service Provider. For each remote site, you must have the

site name and its authentication password. They are used by the target router to authenticate the remote

end. The name and password are used in both PAP and CHAP authentication. Please refer to the diagram

under PAP/CHAP Security Authentication, on page 22 to see how this information is used.

Note 1: A sample configuration containing Names and Passwords is provided in the section Sample

Configuration 1: PPP with IP and IPX, on page 61.

Note 2: If the ISP does not support the authentication of the ISP system by the caller, use the command

remote disauthen <remoteName> to disable the authentication.

VPI and VCI Numbers

Your router may have been preconfigured with VPI/VCI numbers. If not, you will have to obtain these

numbers from your Network Service Provider and then configure them.

If you are connecting to multiple remote sites, you will need to obtain additional VPI and VCI numbers

from your Network Service Provider and/or Network Access Provider. These numbers identify the

remote destination and must, therefore, be unique for each remote.

DLCI (for Frame-Relay Routers)

The DLCI number applies to Frame-Relay routers only. Your Network Service Provider or your

Network Access Provider will provide you with a Data Link Connection Identifier (DLCI). The DLCI is

an address identifying your connection.

DNS Internet Account Information (optional)

This information is obtained from the Network Service Provider. Consult with you Network Service

Provider to find out if you need to enter the following information:

¥ DNS server address

¥ DNS second server address

¥ DNS domain name

Note: If you intend to connect to the Internet only, enter this information using the Internet Quick Start

configurator.