User's Manual

Version 3.03 SPEEDLAN 9000 Series Installation and Operation User Guide
6-2 Using the Configurator to Set Up Special Parameters for Point-to-Point Routers
Network Menu
Interfaces for Point-to-Point Mode
The Network Interfaces page will appear when you choose Interfaces under the
Network menu. This is where you enter the interface type (or router) and network name
of the interface (or the point-to-point primary or secondary router).
Figure 6-1: Selecting point-to-point primary or secondary mode
Important Note: The "Pt to Pt Configure" button is only accessible in point-to-point
primary mode.
• Network Name: This is the fixed or wireless interface (e.g., pt to pt: primary
or pt to pt: secondary).
• Hardware Address: In a LAN environment each network interface contains its
own Medium Access Control (MAC) address which is the embedded and
unique hardware number.
• Status: This is the state of the interface. Up - ready to pass packets; Down -
cannot pass packets.
• IP Address: This address tells the network how to locate the computers or
network equipment connected to it.
Select the point-to-point router
(primary or secondary) from
the Interface Type drop-down
list. When finished, click
Apply. This will tell the config-
urator that you are in point to
point (primary or secondary)
mode.
Click Pt to Pt Configure to
modify authentication or
point-to-point primary or
secondary settings. See If you
clicked the Secondary Node
Settings Button..., page 6-5 for
more information.