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Chapter 3. ConÞguring Router Software
This chapter covers configuration tables and verifying the router configuration. It also provides sample
configurations.
Configuration commands are outlined for each Link Protocol/Network Protocol supported by the router.
The information needed to configure the router is contingent on the chosen Link Protocol. It is therefore
important to know which Link Protocol you are using (this is determined by your Network Service Provider)
to be able to refer to the configuration sections that apply to your setup.
A configuration table for the Dual-Ethernet Router (with IP routing enabled) is also provided.
The section on verifying the router configuration describes how to test IP, IPX, or Bridging.
In this chapter, you will find two sample configurations with diagrams, commands, and list outputs.
Note 1: For usage conventions and a complete description of the commands mentioned in this chapter, refer
to Chapter 8. Command Reference on page 187.
Note 2: To configure the router software, the Command Line Interface is available to you at all times after
you have installed the router hardware, connected to the router with a terminal-emulation session (or ASCII
terminal), and powered the unit on. This chapter assumes that you have successfully installed the router
hardware as described in the Quick Start Guide.
If you intend to use the Command Line Interface through Configuration Manager, it is assumed that you have
installed the Configuration Manager software and can access the terminal window (refer to the Quick Start
Guide).
Note 3: Worksheets are provided in Appendix A so that you can enter details about your target router and
remote routers. The worksheets list the commands associated with setting the features.
To configure the target router, you need to fill out one chart for the target router and one remote router chart
for each remote router to be entered into the remote router database.
If you are setting up both ends of the network, you will need a mirror image of the information listed below
for configuring the router on the other end of the link.
Important: If you change any the of the following settings, you must use the commands reboot and save for the
changes to take effect:
Ethernet LAN: Ethernet IP or IPX address, TCP/IP routing, IPX routing
Bridging: Bridging, Filters
Remote Router: TCP/IP route addresses, IPX routes, IPX SAPs and bridging control, and enable, disable, or
add remote routers