User guide

Chapter 2. Planning for Router Configuration 41
FRF8 Link Protocol
The FRF8 Link Protocol is an encapsulation method that allows an ATM router to interoperate with a
Frame- Relay network.
FRF8 is only used in conjunction with the IP Network Protocol. Obtain the information described below. This
data will be used later to configure your router using the Command Line Interface (see Configuration Tables, on
page 45).
IP Routing Network Protocol
¥ 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.
¥ DNS Internet Account Information (optional)
The following information is obtained from the Network Service Provider. Consult with your NSP 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 only to the Internet, enter this information using the Internet Quick Start
configurator.
¥ IP Routing Entries
For the Ethernet Interface
This information is defined by the user or the Network Administrator.
Ethernet IP Address (Local LAN)
An Ethernet LAN IP address and subnet mask are required for the routerÕs local Ethernet LAN
connection.
TCP/IP Ethernet Routes
You normally do not need to define an Ethernet IP route. An Ethernet IP route consists of an IP address,
a mask, a metric, and a gateway. An Ethernet route is usually defined when there are multiple routers on
the Ethernet that cannot exchange routing information.