Installation guide

Efficient Networks Bridge Configuration 21

Step 4: Configuring the Bridge

Once your 5600 unit is functioning in bridge mode, you can configure the

Bridge through either the Web Interface or the Command Line Interface:

Configuring the Bridge through the Web Interface

Creating a Virtual Circuit using RFC 1483 Encapsulation:

Start your web browser

2 Enter the bridge’s IP address: 10.0.0.1

The browser displays the bridge’s management interface.

4 On the main page, click on Simple Setup.

5 Enter the VPI and VCI numbers provided by your Internet service

provider. If your provider has not given you a VPI and VCI, click the

set defaults button and skip to step 9.

6 Select the desired RFC 1483 multiplexing method (LLC or VCMUX).

7 Select Max as the rate.

8 Click on the Create VC button to set new parameters or select Set

Defaults

to return to the default configuration.

9 When the response appears at the bottom of the screen, it will include

a link that says “

REBOOT REQUIRED”. Click on that link and choose

yes to reboot the bridge.

10 Select Refresh after the Ethernet (enet) light turns green to see the

new configuration. Refer to “Web Interface” on page 25 for more

information on configuring the bridge via the web interface.

Configuring the Bridge through the Command Line

Interface

The command line interface is designed for advanced users. Refer to

“Command Line Interface” on page 26 for more information about the

command line. Detailed instructions for using the command line interface