HP e3000/iX Network Planning and Configuration Guide (36922-90037)

Chapter 9 153
Configuring a Gateway Half
To Configure a Gatehalf Network Interface
To Configure a Gatehalf Network Interface
The Gatehalf Configuration screen (#40) in Figure 9-2 is displayed
when you press the
[Config Network] key at the Network Transport
Configuration screen (#42) with an NI type of 5 (Gateway Half). Refer
to Chapter 5, “Introductory Screens,” for information on the Network
Transport Configuration screen.
Figure 9-2 Gatehalf Configuration Screen
Step 1. In the Partner’s IP address field, enter the internet protocol (IP)
address of this gateway half’s partner.
Step 2. The IP subnet mask is optional. If entering one, tab down to the next
field. In the IP subnet mask field, enter the number in the same format
as an IP address.
Step 3. Tab to the Home NI name field. Enter a name that is the same as one of
the LAN, Point-to-Point, or X.25 network interface names of the node
being configured.
Step 4. Tab down to the Link name field and enter a link name to represent
each individual hardware interface card.
Step 5. Tab over to the Link type field. Enter DD for direct dial or DC for
leased lines, private lines, or other non-switched links.