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Part No. 115391-A Rev. ANovember 1996 BayStream Multiservice Software Version 7.0BayStream Site Manager Software Version 7.0 Configuring Line Serv

x 115391-A Rev. A Viewing the Configured WAN Protocol ...5-15Setting Pass-Through Add

115391-A Rev. A 5-1 Chapter 5Customizing Synchronous andAsynchronous InterfacesThe following sections describe how to change the default settings for

Configuring Line Services5-2 115391-A Rev. AEnabling or Disabling the Asynchronous DriverThe BayStream software enables asynchronous line services whe

Customizing Synchronous and Asynchronous Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 5-3 With the Start Protocol set to Originate, you must configure the• Remote IP Addr

Configuring Line Services5-4 115391-A Rev. ASetting the Baud RateThe Baud Rate parameter specifies the line speed for this asynchronous interface. Sele

Customizing Synchronous and Asynchronous Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 5-5 Setting the TCP Keepalive Message IntervalThe TCP Keepalive message interval sp

Configuring Line Services5-6 115391-A Rev. ASetting the Maximum Transmit Queue LengthThe Cfg TxQ Length parameter specifies the maximum length of the t

Customizing Synchronous and Asynchronous Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 5-7 • Setting the Signal Mode• Enabling or Disabling RTS Signals• Enabling or Disab

Configuring Line Services5-8 115391-A Rev. AEnabling or Disabling Breath of Life MessagesThe BofL parameter enables or disables the transmission of pr

Customizing Synchronous and Asynchronous Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 5-9 Setting the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU)The MTU parameter specifies the large

115391-A Rev. A xiCustomizing MCT1 Port Details ...6-7Enabling or Disabli

Configuring Line Services5-10 115391-A Rev. AWith this parameter set to Internal, the BayStream platform you are configuring supplies the required timi

Customizing Synchronous and Asynchronous Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 5-11 • 56, 64, 125, 230, 420, 625, or 833 Kb• 1.25, 2.5, or 5 MbSome routing protoc

Configuring Line Services5-12 115391-A Rev. AEnabling or Disabling DMA Burst CyclesThe Burst Count parameter specifies single or multiple DMA burst cyc

Customizing Synchronous and Asynchronous Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 5-13 You can set the link-level protocol for the interface.Setting the Transmit Win

Configuring Line Services5-14 115391-A Rev. AConventional addressing designates routers A, B, and C as DCE (address = 01) and routers X, Y, and Z as D

Customizing Synchronous and Asynchronous Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 5-15 You can set the Remote Address for the interface.Viewing the Configured WAN Pro

Configuring Line Services5-16 115391-A Rev. ASetting the CRC SizeThe Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) size specifies an error detection scheme. You can ch

Customizing Synchronous and Asynchronous Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 5-17 Setting the Line CodingOn ASN platforms, and on a BN with an Octal Sync link m

Configuring Line Services5-18 115391-A Rev. ASetting the Retry CountBy default, the BayStream software makes 16 attempts to retransmit a frame before

Customizing Synchronous and Asynchronous Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 5-19 Setting the Cable TypeIf the synchronous interface is connected to a dial-up d

xii 115391-A Rev. A Configuring ISDN PRI Logical Lines ...6-27 Chapter 7Con

Configuring Line Services5-20 115391-A Rev. AEnabling or Disabling Extended AddressingBy default, the BayStream software does not test the address len

Customizing Synchronous and Asynchronous Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 5-21 Setting Sync PriorityOn a synchronous interface configured for dial or switched

Configuring Line Services5-22 115391-A Rev. AThe BayStream software detects the loss of synchronization between KG84A devices by monitoring the number

Customizing Synchronous and Asynchronous Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 5-23 KG84A Sync Loss IntervalBy default, the BayStream software waits 50 cycles aft

Configuring Line Services5-24 115391-A Rev. AKG84A Sync PulseBy default, the BayStream software transmits a 10-millisecond pulse to the KG84A device w

115391-A Rev. A 6-1 Chapter 6Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 InterfacesThis chapter describes how to use the Configuration Manager to add Multichannel E1 (MCE

Configuring Line Services6-2 115391-A Rev. ASelecting the Port ApplicationHow you configure an MCE1 or MCT1 interface depends on whether you will use t

Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 6-3 3.Click on OK.The Edit Clock Parameters parameters window appears. Go to “Setting the Clock Pa

Configuring Line Services6-4 115391-A Rev. A• Select Port 3 Ext Loop to use the signal coming in from Port 3 (QMCT1 modules only).• Select Port 4 Ext

Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 6-5 • Setting the Line Coding Method• Setting the Alarm Threshold Time• Setting the Alarm Threshol

115391-A Rev. A xiiiSpecifying the Multiline Select Algorithm ...8-10Setting the Multilin

Configuring Line Services6-6 115391-A Rev. ASetting the Line TypeSelect one of the following line types to match your E1 equipment:•E1• E1 CRC• E1 MF

Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 6-7 Setting the Alarm Threshold Clear TimeBy default, the clear time for performance failure condi

Configuring Line Services6-8 115391-A Rev. A• Setting the Remote FDL HDLC Address Mode• Enabling or Disabling Loopback Requests• Setting the Loopback

Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 6-9 Enabling or Disabling the MCT1 PortThe MCT1 interface is enabled by default when you add the c

Configuring Line Services6-10 115391-A Rev. ASetting the Line Coding MethodBy default, the MCT1 interface uses bipolar with 8-zero substitution (B8ZS)

Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 6-11 Setting the Alarm Threshold TimeBy default, the MCT1 interface waits 2 seconds before logging

Configuring Line Services6-12 115391-A Rev. ASetting the Loopback ConfigurationYou can set the way that an MCT1 interface handles loopback signals by s

Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 6-13 Setting the Primary Clock Source (QMCT1)You can specify the primary source for timing signals

Configuring Line Services6-14 115391-A Rev. AConfiguring Non-PRI Logical LinesLogical lines are the logical paths for data communications on a physical

Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 6-15 Defining Logical LinesTo add the logical lines for an MCE1 or MCT1 port:1. Start at the MCE1 o

xiv 115391-A Rev. A PPP Interoperability ...10-18St

Configuring Line Services6-16 115391-A Rev. AFigure 6-6. Default Circuit Name for Link ModulesFigure 6-7. Default Circuit Name for ASN Net Modules4.Cl

Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 6-17 Figure 6-8. Logical Lines Window with One Circuit Defined (MCE1 example)7.Repeat Steps 2 throu

Configuring Line Services6-18 115391-A Rev. ACustomizing Logical LinesAfter you finish adding the logical lines for a non-PRI interface, the MCE1 or MC

Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 6-19 Enabling or Disabling the Logical Line The logical line is enabled by default. You can disabl

Configuring Line Services6-20 115391-A Rev. AViewing the Configured WAN ProtocolYou can view which WAN protocol is configured on this logical line. Do n

Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 6-21 Setting the Remote HDLC AddressSpecify the 1-byte HDLC address of the remote MCE1 interface a

Configuring Line Services6-22 115391-A Rev. ASetting the Interframe Time Fill PatternYou can select the interframe time fill pattern for transmission a

Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 6-23 Enabling or Disabling Remote Loopback DetectionSetting Remote Loopback Detection enables or d

Configuring Line Services6-24 115391-A Rev. AEnabling or Disabling Fractional T1 Loopback Code (QMCT1 only)Fractional T1 loopback is an ANSI-standard

Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 6-25 Assigning TimeslotsAfter configuring the logical lines, you must assign timeslots (also called

115391-A Rev. A xvSpecifying the Inbound Link Quality ...11-15Specifying the Outbound Link

Configuring Line Services6-26 115391-A Rev. AFigure 6-10. Assigning a Timeslot (MCE1 Example)4.Select the logical line to which you want to assign the

Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 6-27 Configuring ISDN PRI Logical LinesTo configure ISDN PRI logical lines:1. Start at the PRI Logic

Configuring Line Services6-28 115391-A Rev. AFigure 6-12. MCE1 Timeslots Window (ISDN PRI Configurations)3.Click on a timeslot to assign.4. Select B-Ch

Configuring MCE1 and MCT1 Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 6-29 7.Select the B-Channel in the scroll box.8. Edit the MTU Size (byte) parameter for the B-Chan

115391-A Rev. A 7-1 Chapter 7Configuring Multiline ServicesThis chapter describes how to configure multiline services over the following types of WAN me

Configuring Line Services7-2 115391-A Rev. A• Frame Relay Considerations• Bandwidth-on-Demand (BOD)Benefits of a Multiline ConfigurationUsing a multilin

Configuring Multiline Services115391-A Rev. A 7-3 Figure 7-1. Multiline Circuit Composed of Three Synchronous LinesTypes of Multiline CircuitsThere ar

Configuring Line Services7-4 115391-A Rev. AFigure 7-2. Multiline Circuit TypesA multiline circuit reacts to individual data paths coming up and going

Configuring Multiline Services115391-A Rev. A 7-5 Multiline Traffic DistributionTo distribute traffic among multiline data paths, you can use one of the

xvi 115391-A Rev. A Appendix BDefault Line Parameter Settings Asynchronous Line Parameters ...

Configuring Line Services7-6 115391-A Rev. ARandom SelectionIf you choose Random selection, the BayStream software determines the data path for outbou

Configuring Multiline Services115391-A Rev. A 7-7 Configuring MultilineThe method you use to configure a multiline circuit depends on the types of lines

Configuring Line Services7-8 115391-A Rev. AFigure 7-3. Add Circuit Window3.Click on the other connectors that you want to add to the multiline circui

Configuring Multiline Services115391-A Rev. A 7-9 Adding Physical Synchronous Lines to a CircuitThe data paths that form a multiline circuit must shar

Configuring Line Services7-10 115391-A Rev. A4. Click on the connectors that you are adding to the circuit.Site Manager highlights the connectors you

Configuring Multiline Services115391-A Rev. A 7-11 Changing the Traffic Distribution MethodAll multiline circuits, by default, distribute traffic using

Configuring Line Services7-12 115391-A Rev. AGrouping Logical Lines into a Multiline CircuitThis section describes how to group multiple unused MCE1 o

Configuring Multiline Services115391-A Rev. A 7-13 Figure 7-7. Logical Lines Window with Unused Logical Lines (MCE1 Example)To group lines into a mult

Configuring Line Services7-14 115391-A Rev. AFigure 7-8. Circuit Definition Window3.Click on the connector that has the unused logical lines.The Select

Configuring Multiline Services115391-A Rev. A 7-15 Figure 7-10. Selecting an Unused Logical Line5.Select a logical line that you want to include in th

115391-A Rev. A xvii Figures Figure 1-1. Configuration Manager Window ...1-2Figure 1-2. Ci

Configuring Line Services7-16 115391-A Rev. AFigure 7-11. Multiline Option from the Circuit Definition Window10.Select File > Exit.The MCE1 or MCT1

Configuring Multiline Services115391-A Rev. A 7-17 Figure 7-12. Example Logical Lines Window with a Multiline Circuit DefinedNote that all logical line

115391-A Rev. A 8-1 Chapter 8Obtaining Quality of Service With the LineResource ManagerThe first part of this chapter provides an overview of line reso

Configuring Line Services8-2 115391-A Rev. AThe Line Resource Manager allows you to use guaranteed QoS to both meet the demands of realtime applicatio

Obtaining Quality of Service With the Line Resource Manager115391-A Rev. A 8-3 4. The LRM either reserves the necessary services or refuses service.St

Configuring Line Services8-4 115391-A Rev. A4. Select the Line Resources box.5. Click on Values.6. Click on Edit Line Resources in the Edit Connector

Obtaining Quality of Service With the Line Resource Manager115391-A Rev. A 8-5 Figure 8-4. Edit Line Resources Window

Configuring Line Services8-6 115391-A Rev. AConfiguring the LRMWhen you activate the LRM, you must1. Specify an estimated bandwidth value greater than

Obtaining Quality of Service With the Line Resource Manager115391-A Rev. A 8-7 Setting the Estimated BandwidthTo activate resource reservation, enter

xviii 115391-A Rev. A Figure 6-7. Default Circuit Name for ASN Net Modules ...6-16Figure 6-8. Logical Lines

Configuring Line Services8-8 115391-A Rev. ASpecifying the Traffic Queuing AlgorithmBy default, LRM uses best-effort scheduling for all reserved traffic

Obtaining Quality of Service With the Line Resource Manager115391-A Rev. A 8-9 Setting the Inflate Reservations PercentageBy default, LRM does not add

Configuring Line Services8-10 115391-A Rev. ASpecifying the Unreserved Queue LengthIf the Unreserved Policing Algorithm parameter is set to Queue Limi

Obtaining Quality of Service With the Line Resource Manager115391-A Rev. A 8-11 Setting the Multiline Threshold BandwidthWhen using the First Fit Mult

Configuring Line Services8-12 115391-A Rev. ARemoving a Line’s ReservationsTo remove all outstanding reservations for a particular line:1. Start at th

Obtaining Quality of Service With the Line Resource Manager115391-A Rev. A 8-13 Figure 8-6. Deleting the CRM Line Resource Record5.Click on OK.The Con

115391-A Rev. A 9-1Chapter 9Starting PPPPPP is a standard point-to-point protocol for sending data packets over serial synchronous and asynchronous li

Configuring Line Services9-2 115391-A Rev. A3. Enable PPP on the interface.If you are using Site Manager: a. Select PPP from the WAN Protocols menu.Th

Starting PPP115391-A Rev. A 9-3• Configure authentication protocols• Set up link quality monitoring• Configure echo requestsRefer to the following chapt

115391-A Rev. A xix Tables Table 1-1. Site Manager Abbreviations for Circuit Types ...1-3Table 1-2. Line Type

115391-A Rev. A 10-1Chapter 10PPP ConceptsThis chapter introduces concepts you can use to customize the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) software on a Ba

Configuring Line Services10-2 115391-A Rev. APPP uses a suite of data link and network control protocols to connect peer routers. It also allows peers

PPP Concepts115391-A Rev. A 10-3Initializing a PPP InterfacePPP creates an interface between peer routers to allow them to exchange data. The routers

Configuring Line Services10-4 115391-A Rev. AEach router receives a Configure-Request packet from its peer. Each router responds with one of three type

PPP Concepts115391-A Rev. A 10-5Figure 10-2. Initializing the PPP InterfaceRouter A Router BPPP0002A1. PPP interface comes alive on network; begin LCP

Configuring Line Services10-6 115391-A Rev. AAuthenticating the PPP Link: PAP and CHAP In the authentication phase of PPP initialization, one or both

PPP Concepts115391-A Rev. A 10-7One-Way AuthenticationOne-way authentication uses an authentication protocol on only one side of a dial-up connection.

Configuring Line Services10-8 115391-A Rev. ADatagram EncapsulationBefore transmitting data across the link, PPP encapsulates data in a frame similar

PPP Concepts115391-A Rev. A 10-9PPP Dial Services SupportBay Networks dial services offer access to switched networks through dial-up line connections

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xx 115391-A Rev. A Table B-19. MCT1 Clock Parameters (All Modules except QMCT1) ... B-9Table B-20. MCT1 Port Application Para

Configuring Line Services10-10 115391-A Rev. ADial Backup If a primary PPP, Frame Relay, or standard line fails and you have enabled dial backup, the

PPP Concepts115391-A Rev. A 10-11Using Protocol Prioritization with MultilineWhen you configure a router, you can prioritize the different types of tra

Configuring Line Services10-12 115391-A Rev. AMonitoring PPP Link QualityTo ensure that the router can successfully transfer data, PPP monitors the qu

PPP Concepts115391-A Rev. A 10-13For example, in Figure 10-4, the acceptable outbound and inbound link quality configured on Router A for the PPP inter

Configuring Line Services10-14 115391-A Rev. AIn addition to LQR packets, PPP periodically transmits Echo-Request packets (when Echo-Request is enable

PPP Concepts115391-A Rev. A 10-15Synchronous versus Asynchronous Connections When you configure a dial (switched) circuit, you can specify whether you

Configuring Line Services10-16 115391-A Rev. ARecognizing Asynchronous Modem Control CharactersFor a link that uses asynchronous modems, you can config

PPP Concepts115391-A Rev. A 10-17PPP Line Parameters When you enable PPP on a circuit (the default), PPP automatically sets the line parameters shown

Configuring Line Services10-18 115391-A Rev. APPP InteroperabilityBay Networks implementation of PPP conforms to the RFCs listed in the previous secti

115391-A Rev. A 11-1Chapter 11Customizing PPPThis chapter describes how to customize PPP services. It assumes • You already configured PPP services on

115391-A Rev. A xxi About This Guide If you are responsible for installing Site Manager and configuring and managing BayStream ™ platforms, you need

Configuring Line Services11-2 115391-A Rev. ASetting Up Remote AddressesYou can define an IP address that you want the remote peer to use. After enabli

Customizing PPP115391-A Rev. A 11-3Enabling Data Compression on This InterfaceIf you enabled data compression when you initially configured this interf

Configuring Line Services11-4 115391-A Rev. AEditing PPP Line ParametersIf you change any of the parameters in the following list and you are dynamica

Customizing PPP115391-A Rev. A 11-5You can change as many parameters as necessary before forcing the renegotiation. After making all your changes to t

Configuring Line Services11-6 115391-A Rev. ASpecifying the Interval between Echo-Request PacketsThe value of the Seconds between Xmit of Echo-Request

Customizing PPP115391-A Rev. A 11-7Specifying the Maximum Configuration Failure CountThe Max Configuration Failure Count parameter specifies the maximum

Configuring Line Services11-8 115391-A Rev. ACustomizing PPP Authentication ParametersPPP imposes network security by offering support for two types o

Customizing PPP115391-A Rev. A 11-9Setting a Time Limit for AuthenticationYou can specify the maximum number of seconds the router waits for a respons

Configuring Line Services11-10 115391-A Rev. ANow set the local PAP password.The Local PAP Password parameter specifies the password assigned to this i

Customizing PPP115391-A Rev. A 11-11Allowing PAP RejectionSome peers do not use PAP. If you set the Allow PAP Reject parameter to Enable, your router

Configuring Line Servicesxxii 115391-A Rev. A Audience Written for system and network managers, this guide assumes that• You have a working knowledge

Configuring Line Services11-12 115391-A Rev. ASpecifying the CHAP Local NameA local CHAP name informs the peers of each other’s identity. Specify the

Customizing PPP115391-A Rev. A 11-13Setting Up Link Quality MonitoringWhen you turn on the link quality monitoring and reporting function for an inter

Configuring Line Services11-14 115391-A Rev. AEstablishing the Timing of Link Quality ReportsYou can specify which peer is responsible for running the

Customizing PPP115391-A Rev. A 11-15Specifying the Inbound Link Quality The Inbound Link Quality parameter specifies the minimum acceptable success rat

Configuring Line Services11-16 115391-A Rev. ASpecifying the Asynchronous Modem Control Character MapDuring LCP negotiations, the peers negotiate the

Customizing PPP115391-A Rev. A 11-17Disabling Loopback CheckingFor test purposes, you can disable the loopback test that the peer normally performs as

115391-A Rev. A A-1 Appendix AParametersThe following sections describe the Site Manager Line Service parameters:• Editing LAN Line Services• Editing

Configuring Line ServicesA-2 115391-A Rev. ACSMA/CD Line ParametersYou access the CSMA/CD line parameters for an Ethernet/802.3 LAN interface from the

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-3 Parameter: Hardware FilterPath: XCVR Connector (10Base-T only) > Edit Line > Edit CSMA/CD ParametersDefault: Disab

About This Guide 115391-A Rev. A xxiii brackets ([ ]) Indicate optional elements. You can choose none, one, or all of the options.ellipsis points Ho

Configuring Line ServicesA-4 115391-A Rev. AFDDI Line ParametersYou access the FDDI line parameters for an FDDI interface from the Configuration Manage

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-5 Parameter: BofL Enable Path: FDDI Connector > Edit Line > Edit FDDI ParametersDefault: EnableOptions: Enable | Dis

Configuring Line ServicesA-6 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Connection PolicyPath: FDDI Connector > Edit Line > Edit FDDI ParametersDefault: 0xff65Op

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-7 Parameter: Hardware FilterPath: FDDI Connector > Edit Line > Edit FDDI ParametersDefault: Disable (the default cha

Configuring Line ServicesA-8 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Status Report ProtocolPath: FDDI Connector > Edit Line > Edit FDDI ParametersDefault: Ena

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-9 FDDI MAC Attribute ParametersFDDI Path Attribute ParametersParameter: LLC Data EnablePath: FDDI Connector > Edit Line

Configuring Line ServicesA-10 115391-A Rev. AParameter: T_Max Lower Bound (ms)Path: FDDI Connector > Edit Line > Edit FDDI Parameters > Exper

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-11 FDDI Port Attribute ParametersParameter: LER CutoffPath: FDDI Connector > Edit Line > Edit FDDI Parameters > E

Configuring Line ServicesA-12 115391-A Rev. AToken Ring Line ParametersYou access the Token Ring line parameters for a Token Ring interface from the C

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-13 Parameter: MAC Address SelectPath: TOKEN Connector > Edit Line > Edit Token Ring ParametersDefault: PROMOptions:

Configuring Line Servicesxxiv 115391-A Rev. A CRC cyclic redundancy checkCRM Circuit Resource ManagerCSMA/CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Colli

Configuring Line ServicesA-14 115391-A Rev. AEditing WAN Line ServicesUse the parameter descriptions in this section for editing• Asynchronous Line Pa

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-15 Parameter: MTU Path: COM Connector > Edit Line > Edit Asynchronous ParametersDefault: 1000 bytesOptions: 3 to 158

Configuring Line ServicesA-16 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Remote PortPath: COM Connector > Edit Line > Edit Asynchronous ParametersDefault: 7Optio

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-17 Parameter: Idle Timer Path: COM Connector > Edit Line > Edit Asynchronous ParametersDefault: 20 secondsOptions: 1

Configuring Line ServicesA-18 115391-A Rev. AParameter: TCP Inactive Limit Path: COM Connector > Edit Line > Edit Asynchronous ParametersDefault

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-19 ATM ARE Line ParametersYou access the ATM ARE line parameters from the Configuration Manager.Parameter: Cfg RxQ Length P

Configuring Line ServicesA-20 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Data Path EnablePath: ATM Connector > Line Attributes > ATM ARE Line Driver AttributesDe

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-21 Parameter: SVC Inactivity Timeout EnablePath: ATM Connector > Line Attributes > ATM ARE Line Driver AttributesDef

Configuring Line ServicesA-22 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Clocking Signal SourcePath: ATM Connector > Line Attributes > ATM ARE Line Driver Attrib

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-23 ATM FRE-2 Line ParametersYou access the ATM FRE-2 line parameters from the Configuration Manager.Parameter: DS3/E3 Scram

About This Guide 115391-A Rev. A xxv PDU Protocol Data UnitPHY Physical Layer Protocol (FDDI)PMD Physical Layer Media Dependent (FDDI)PPP Point-to-P

Configuring Line ServicesA-24 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Interface MTUPath: ATM Connector > Line Attributes > ATM/ALC ParametersDefault: 4608 oct

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-25 Parameter: SVC Inactivity Timeout EnablePath: ATM Connector > Line Attributes > ATM/ALC ParametersDefault: Enable

Configuring Line ServicesA-26 115391-A Rev. AParameter: ScramblingPath: ATM Connector > Line Attributes > ATM/ALC Parameters > Physical >

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-27 E1 Line ParametersYou access the E1 line parameters from the Configuration Manager.Parameter: EnablePath: E1 Connector &

Configuring Line ServicesA-28 115391-A Rev. AHSSI Line ParametersYou access the HSSI line parameters from the Configuration Manager.Parameter: Mini Dac

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-29 Parameter: BofLPath: HSSI Connector > Edit Line > Edit HSSI ParametersDefault: EnableOptions: Enable | DisableFun

Configuring Line ServicesA-30 115391-A Rev. AParameter: MTUPath: HSSI Connector > Edit Line > Edit HSSI ParametersDefault: 4608 bytesOptions: 3

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-31 LAPB ParametersYou access the Link Access Procedure Balanced (LAPB) line parameters from the Configuration Manager.Param

Configuring Line ServicesA-32 115391-A Rev. AParameter: EnablePath: COM Connector for X.25 Interface > Edit Line > LAPB > Edit LAPB Parameter

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-33 Parameter: Control FieldPath: COM Connector for X.25 Interface > Edit Line > LAPB > Edit LAPB ParametersDefaul

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Configuring Line ServicesA-34 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Max N2 RetriesPath: COM Connector for X.25 Interface > Edit Line > LAPB > Edit LAPB P

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-35 Parameter: Max T2 Acknowledge Timer (seconds)Path: COM Connector for X.25 Interface > Edit Line > LAPB > Edit

Configuring Line ServicesA-36 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Initiate Link Setup Action Path: COM Connector for X.25 Interface > Edit Line > LAPB >

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-37 Parameter: WAN ProtocolPath: COM Connector for X.25 Interface > Edit Line > LAPB > Edit LAPB ParametersDefault

Configuring Line ServicesA-38 115391-A Rev. AMCE1 and MCT1 Logical Line ParametersYou access the MCE1 and MCT1 logical line parameters from the Configu

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-39 Parameter: Fractional LoopbackPath: Configured MCE1 or MCT1 Connector > MCE1/T1 Logical LinesDefault: DisableOptions:

Configuring Line ServicesA-40 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Local HDLC AddressPath: Configured MCE1 or MCT1 Connector > MCE1/T1 Logical LinesDefault: 7O

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-41 Parameter: Interframe Time Fill CharacterPath: Configured MCE1 or MCT1 Connector > MCE1/T1 Logical LinesDefault: Flag

Configuring Line ServicesA-42 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Remote Loopback DetectionPath: Configured MCE1 or MCT1 Connector > MCE1/T1 Logical LinesDefa

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-43 MCE1 Port ParametersYou access the MCE1 port parameters from the Configuration Manager.Parameter: Accept Fractional Loop

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Configuring Line ServicesA-44 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Primary Clock Path: MCE1 CLOCK Connector > Edit Slot x DS1/E1 Clock ParametersDefault: Port

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-45 Parameter: Line TypePath: MCE1 Connector > Edit Logical Lines > Port Details > MCE1 Port ParametersDefault: E1

Configuring Line ServicesA-46 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Setup Alarm Threshold (seconds)Path: MCE1 Connector > Edit Logical Lines > Port Details

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-47 MCT1 Port ParametersYou access the MCT1 port line parameters from the Configuration Manager.Parameter: Line ImpedancePat

Configuring Line ServicesA-48 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Primary Clock Path: MCT1 CLOCK Connector > Edit Slot x DS1/E1 Clock ParametersDefault: Port

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-49 Parameter: Line TypePath: MCT1 Connector > Edit Logical Lines > Port Details > MCT1 Port ParametersDefault: ES

Configuring Line ServicesA-50 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Signal Level (dB)Path: MCT1 Connector > Edit Logical Lines > Port Details > MCT1 Port

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-51 Parameter: Clear Alarm Threshold (seconds)Path: MCT1 Connector > Edit Logical Lines > Port Details > MCT1 Port

Configuring Line ServicesA-52 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Remote FDL HDLC Address ModePath: MCT1 Connector > Edit Logical Lines > Port Details >

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-53 QMCT1 Port ParametersIn addition to the parameters in the previous section, the Port Parameters window for the QMCT1 li

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Configuring Line ServicesA-54 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Accept Perf Measurement CR AddrPath: MCT1 Connector > Edit Logical Lines > Port Details

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-55 Synchronous Line ParametersYou access the synchronous line parameters from the Configuration Manager.Parameter: Secondar

Configuring Line ServicesA-56 115391-A Rev. AParameter: BofLPath: COM Connector > Edit Line > Edit Sync ParametersDefault: EnableOptions: Enable

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-57 Parameter: MTUPath: COM Connector > Edit Line > Edit Sync ParametersDefault: 1600 bytesOptions: 3 to 4608 bytesFu

Configuring Line ServicesA-58 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Clock SourcePath: COM Connector > Edit Line > Edit Sync ParametersDefault: External Opti

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-59 Parameter: Internal Clock SpeedPath: COM Connector > Edit Line > Edit Sync ParametersDefault: 64 KB (19200 KB fo

Configuring Line ServicesA-60 115391-A Rev. AParameter: RTS EnablePath: COM Connector > Edit Line > Edit Sync ParametersDefault: DisableOptions:

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-61 Parameter: ServicePath: COM Connector > Edit Line > Edit Sync ParametersDefault: LLC1Options: Transparent | LLC1

Configuring Line ServicesA-62 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Retry TimerPath: COM Connector > Edit Line > Edit Sync ParametersDefault: 300 tenths of

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-63 Parameter: Transmit Window SizePath: COM Connector > Edit Line > Edit Sync ParametersDefault: 1 frameOptions: 1 t

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Configuring Line ServicesA-64 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Remote AddressPath: COM Connector > Edit Line > Edit Sync ParametersDefault: 7Options: 1

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-65 Parameter: Pass Thru Remote AddressPath: COM Connector > Edit Line > Edit Sync ParametersDefault: NoneOptions: An

Configuring Line ServicesA-66 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Sync Media TypePath: COM Connector > Edit Line > Edit Sync ParametersDefault: DefaultOpt

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-67 Parameter: KG84A Sync Loss IntervalPath: COM Connector > Edit Line > Edit Sync ParametersDefault: 50 cyclesOption

Configuring Line ServicesA-68 115391-A Rev. AParameter: KG84A Sync PulsePath: COM Connector > Edit Line > Edit Sync ParametersDefault: 10 millis

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-69 Parameter: Sync Hold Down TimePath: COM Connector > Edit Line > Edit Sync ParametersDefault: 3 seconds for a dial

Configuring Line ServicesA-70 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Sync Line CodingPath: COM Connector > Edit Line > Edit Sync ParametersDefault: NRZOption

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-71 Parameter: Sync B Channel OverridePath: COM Connector > Edit Line > Edit Sync ParametersDefault: DefaultOptions:

Configuring Line ServicesA-72 115391-A Rev. AT1 Line ParametersYou access the T1 line parameters from the Configuration Manager.Parameter: Enable Path:

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-73 Parameter: Line BuildoutPath: T1 Connector > Edit Line > Edit T1 ParametersDefault: 1 footOptions: 1 to 655 ft.Fu

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Configuring Line ServicesA-74 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Mini DacsPath: T1 Connector > Edit Line > Edit T1 ParametersDefault: Idle Options: Idle

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-75 Editing Multiline Configuration ParametersYou access the Data Path Chooser parameter from the Configuration Manager.Param

Configuring Line ServicesA-76 115391-A Rev. AEditing Line Resource ParametersYou access the Line Resource Manager (LRM) configuration parameters from t

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-77 Parameter: Traffic Queuing AlgorithmPath: XCVR, HSSI, MCT1, or COM Connector configured for the ST2 protocol > Edit Li

Configuring Line ServicesA-78 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Bandwidth Interval (Secs)Path: XCVR, HSSI, MCT1, or COM Connector configured for the ST2 protoc

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-79 Parameter: Unreserved Policing AlgorithmPath: XCVR, HSSI, MCT1, or COM Connector configured for the ST2 protocol > Ed

Configuring Line ServicesA-80 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Multiline Select AlgorithmPath: XCVR, HSSI, MCT1, or COM Connector configured for the ST2 proto

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-81 Editing PPP ParametersUse the parameter descriptions in this section for editing• PPP Interface Parameters• PPP Line Pa

Configuring Line ServicesA-82 115391-A Rev. APPP Interface ParametersNote: In BayStream software environments, only the following interface parameters

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-83 PPP Line ParametersUse the following guidelines to configure the PPP Lines parameters. The order of presentation corresp

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Configuring Line ServicesA-84 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Restart Timer in SecondsPath: Protocols > PPP > Interfaces > LinesDefault: 3 (seconds

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-85 Parameter: Max Configure-RequestsPath: Protocols > PPP > Interfaces > LinesDefault: 10 (packets)Options: 1 thro

Configuring Line ServicesA-86 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Max Configuration Failure CountPath: Protocols > PPP > Interfaces > LinesDefault: 10Op

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-87 Parameter: Local Authentication ProtocolPath: Protocols > PPP > Interfaces > LinesDefault: CHAP for dial servi

Configuring Line ServicesA-88 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Local PAP IDPath: Protocols > PPP > Interfaces > LinesDefault: NoneOptions: Any text

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-89 Parameter: Remote PAP IDPath: Protocols > PPP > Interfaces > LinesDefault: NoneOptions: Any text string; maxim

Configuring Line ServicesA-90 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Enable PAP FallbackPath: Protocols > PPP > Interfaces > LinesDefault: DisableOptions:

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-91 Parameter: Peer Link Quality Report TimerPath: Protocols > PPP > Interfaces > LinesDefault: EnableOptions: Ena

Configuring Line ServicesA-92 115391-A Rev. AParameter: Inbound Link QualityPath: Protocols > PPP > Interfaces > LinesDefault: 90 (percent)Op

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-93 Parameter: CHAP SecretPath: Protocols > PPP > Interfaces > LinesDefault: NoneOptions: Any text string; maximum

Configuring Line ServicesA-94 115391-A Rev. AParameter: CHAP Periodic TimerPath: Protocols > PPP > Interfaces > LinesDefault: 0 (disabled)Opt

Parameters115391-A Rev. A A-95 Parameter: Async Control Character MapPath: Protocols > PPP > Interfaces > LinesDefault: 655360Options: 0 thro

Parameter: Authentication TimerPath: Protocols > PPP > Interfaces > LinesDefault: 10Options: 1 through 1000 (seconds)Function: Sets the time

115391-A Rev. A B-1 Appendix BDefault Line Parameter SettingsThis appendix lists the default settings for all line, multiline, Line Resource Manager (

Configuring Line ServicesB-2 115391-A Rev. AAsynchronous Line ParametersATM ARE Line ParametersTable B-1. Asynchronous Line Parameters Parameter Defau

Default Line Parameter Settings115391-A Rev. A B-3 ATM FRE-2 Line ParametersFraming Mode SONETClocking Signal Source InternalDS3 Line Build Out ShortD

Configuring Line ServicesB-4 115391-A Rev. AE1 Line ParametersEthernet (CSMA/CD) Line ParametersTable B-5. E1 Line Parameters Parameter Default Enable

Default Line Parameter Settings115391-A Rev. A B-5 FDDI Line ParametersTable B-7. FDDI Line ParametersParameter Default Enable EnableBOFL Enable Enabl

Configuring Line ServicesB-6 115391-A Rev. AHSSI Line ParametersTable B-10. FDDI Path Attribute ParametersParameter DefaultTvx Lower Bound (ms) 2.5 ms

Default Line Parameter Settings115391-A Rev. A B-7 Line Resource Manager ParametersMCE1 Line ParametersTable B-13. LRM Parameters Parameter DefaultEst

115391-A Rev. A 1-1 Chapter 1Getting StartedThis chapter describes how to access the physical and data link layer (line) services for the configured ci

Configuring Line ServicesB-8 115391-A Rev. ATable B-16. MCE1 Port Parameters Parameter DefaultEnable/Disable EnableLine Type E1Line Coding HDB3Setup A

Default Line Parameter Settings115391-A Rev. A B-9 MCT1 Line ParametersTable B-18. MCE1 Port Action Parameters Parameter DefaultBERT Mode Enable Disab

Configuring Line ServicesB-10 115391-A Rev. ATable B-22. MCT1 Port Parameters Parameter DefaultEnable/Disable EnableLine Type ESFLine Coding B8ZSSigna

Default Line Parameter Settings115391-A Rev. A B-11 Interframe Time Fill Character FlagsCRC Size 16-bit CRCMTU Size (bytes) 1600Remote Loopback Detect

Configuring Line ServicesB-12 115391-A Rev. AMultiline ParametersPPP ParametersThe PPP default configuration depends on which protocols you enable for

Default Line Parameter Settings115391-A Rev. A B-13 Table B-28. Point-to-Point (PPP) Line Parameters Parameter DefaultEnable (LCP) EnableRestart Time

Configuring Line ServicesB-14 115391-A Rev. ASynchronous Line ParametersAsync Control Character Map 655360 (0x000A000)Authentication Timer 10Convergen

Default Line Parameter Settings115391-A Rev. A B-15 Remote Address 7 (1 or 3 if X.25 is enabled) 7WAN Protocol None LAPBPass Thru Local Address None

Configuring Line ServicesB-16 115391-A Rev. AT1 Line ParametersToken Ring Line ParametersTable B-30. T1 Line Parameters Parameter DefaultEnable Enable

115391-A Rev. A Index-1 Symbols100Base-T. See Ethernet, 2-310Base-T. See Ethernet, 2-3Aaccessing line service parameters, 1-2address modes, 6-11, A-51

Configuring Line Services1-2 115391-A Rev. AAccessing Line Services with Site ManagerThis section describes how to access the Site Manager windows tha

Configuring Line ServicesIndex-2 115391-A Rev. AData Path Notify Timeout, 4-7Enable, 4-6Loopback, 4-9SVC Inactivity Timeout (Secs), 4-8SVC Inactivity

Index115391-A Rev. A Index-3 Configure-NAK packet, 10-3, 10-4, 11-7setting maximum number, A-85Configure-Reject packet, 10-3, 10-4, 11-7Configure-Request

Configuring Line ServicesIndex-4 115391-A Rev. ALine Type, 4-10Mini Dacs, 4-12, A-28echo frames, FDDI, 2-12Echo-Reply Acceptable Loss parameter, A-83,

Index115391-A Rev. A Index-5 Frame Relay and multiline traffic distribution, 7-5frame structure, 10-8Ggetting helpfrom a Bay Networks Technical Respons

Configuring Line ServicesIndex-6 115391-A Rev. Aline codingMCE1, 6-6, A-45MCT1, 6-10, A-49Line Lists window, A-82line parameters, 11-4, A-82line resou

Index115391-A Rev. A Index-7 MMagic Num Disable parameter, 11-17, A-95, B-14map, async control character, 10-16, 11-16Max Configuration Failure Count p

Configuring Line ServicesIndex-8 115391-A Rev. ANNCP. See Network Control Protocolnegotiating network layer protocols, 10-7Neighbor Information frames

Index115391-A Rev. A Index-9 Protocol-Reject packet, 10-3QQMCT1logical line parameters, A-43parametersAccept Perf Measurement CR Addr, A-53Send Perfor

Configuring Line ServicesIndex-10 115391-A Rev. APass Thru Remote Address, 5-15, A-64Promiscuous, 5-9, A-57Remote Address, 5-15, A-63Remote Loopback D

Getting Started115391-A Rev. A 1-3 Figure 1-2. Circuit List Window3.Select the circuit for which you want to edit line service parameters.Table 1-1 li

Configuring Line Services1-4 115391-A Rev. AThe Circuit Definition window appears (Figure 1-3).Figure 1-3. Circuit Definition Window5.Select Lines >

Getting Started115391-A Rev. A 1-5 Figure 1-4. Edit Lines Window6.Select the line you want to edit and click on Edit.Depending on the type of circuit

115391-A Rev. A 2-1 Chapter 2About Line ProtocolsThe following sections describe the LAN and WAN media and their associated data link layer protocols:

iv 115391-A Rev. A Bay Networks Software License (continued) 9. Licensee shall not reverse assemble, reverse compile, or in any way reverse enginee

Configuring Line Services2-2 115391-A Rev. AEthernet OverviewEthernet is a 10-megabit/second (Mb/s) or 100-Mb/s LAN that uses the Carrier Sense Multip

About Line Protocols115391-A Rev. A 2-3 Ethernet Frame FormatsThere are two MAC-layer frame format specifications used in Ethernet LANs. The first speci

Configuring Line Services2-4 115391-A Rev. AEach 100Base-T port supports 100Base-TX or MII physical interfaces. The integral 100Base-TX transceiver en

About Line Protocols115391-A Rev. A 2-5 Figure 2-3. Ethernet LAN, Star TopologyFDDI OverviewFiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) comprises a set of

Configuring Line Services2-6 115391-A Rev. AThe FDDI StandardFDDI uses a dual counter-rotating ring topology for fault recovery and sophisticated enco

About Line Protocols115391-A Rev. A 2-7 Figure 2-4 shows the relationship of the four FDDI standards.Figure 2-4. Relationship of FDDI StandardsFDDI Du

Configuring Line Services2-8 115391-A Rev. AFigure 2-5. Failure of Corresponding Links on Both RingsFigure 2-6. Failure of Node on RingxxPrimary ring

About Line Protocols115391-A Rev. A 2-9 FDDI Ring OperationAn FDDI ring consists of nodes in a ring architecture. There are two classes of nodes: stat

Configuring Line Services2-10 115391-A Rev. AStation Timers Each node uses three timers to regulate its operation in the ring:• Token rotation timer (

About Line Protocols115391-A Rev. A 2-11 FDDI SMTBayStream platforms support Version 7.2 of the SMT protocol. SMT is a low-level protocol that manages

115391-A Rev. A v Contents About This Guide Audience ...

Configuring Line Services2-12 115391-A Rev. ASMT Frame ServicesSMT frame services manage and control the FDDI network and the nodes on the network. Di

About Line Protocols115391-A Rev. A 2-13 Echo Frames verify that nodes on an FDDI network can communicate with each other. Echo frames are used to tes

Configuring Line Services2-14 115391-A Rev. AToken Ring OverviewToken Ring is a 4-Mb/s or 16-Mb/s token-passing, baseband LAN that operates in a ring

About Line Protocols115391-A Rev. A 2-15 Figure 2-7. Token Ring LANData Flow and Media Access ControlDevices on a Token Ring network get access to the

Configuring Line Services2-16 115391-A Rev. AOverview of WAN ProtocolsThere are several types of BayStream platform circuits that support communicatio

About Line Protocols115391-A Rev. A 2-17 HSSI OverviewThe High-Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) provides a high-speed interface supporting bandwidth-inte

Configuring Line Services2-18 115391-A Rev. AMCE1 and MCT1 OverviewMultichannel E1 (MCE1) and T1 (MCT1) interfaces provide high-density access to digi

About Line Protocols115391-A Rev. A 2-19 T1 OverviewT1 services use digital signals to allow two pairs of wires to carry 24 voice or data transmission

Configuring Line Services2-20 115391-A Rev. AFigure 2-8. D4 FrameTimeslot 24Timeslot 2Timeslot 1Framing bitLS0012A

About Line Protocols115391-A Rev. A 2-21 ESFThe D4 format does not allow testing of a digital line while the line is in use. To allow such testing, yo

vi 115391-A Rev. A Ethernet Topologies ...2-4FDDI Overview .

Configuring Line Services2-22 115391-A Rev. ABipolar FormatT1 and E1 use bipolar format for signals. In bipolar format, alternating positive and negat

About Line Protocols115391-A Rev. A 2-23 Figure 2-11. Bipolar with 8-Zero SubstitutionDSU/CSUThe Data Service Unit (DSU) provides the connection neces

115391-A Rev. A 3-1 Chapter 3Customizing LAN InterfacesThe following sections describe how to change the default settings of the physical layer parame

Configuring Line Services3-2 115391-A Rev. AEnabling or Disabling an Ethernet InterfaceThe BayStream software enables CSMA/CD line services when you a

Customizing LAN Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 3-3 Setting the 100-Mb/s Interface Line SpeedBy default, the line speed for a 100 Mb/s Ethernet line is half

Configuring Line Services3-4 115391-A Rev. AConfiguring the CSMA/CD Automatic Negotiation ProtocolWhen you set the line speed to Automatic Negotiation

Customizing LAN Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 3-5 Selecting Line Advertising CapabilitiesSite Manager negotiates with remote nodes that also have automati

Configuring Line Services3-6 115391-A Rev. AFigure 3-3. Sample Auto Negotiation State Information WindowTable 3-1. 100-Mb/s Ethernet Auto Negotiation

Customizing LAN Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 3-7 3.Proceed as follows, depending on the status of the transaction:• If negotiation or data transmission i

115391-A Rev. A viiEnabling or Disabling Breath of Life Messages ...3-8Setting the BofL Interval

Configuring Line Services3-8 115391-A Rev. AEnabling or Disabling the FDDI InterfaceThe BayStream software enables FDDI line services when you add the

Customizing LAN Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 3-9 Editing FDDI Station Management AttributesThe SMT standard defines the protocols for managing the Physica

Configuring Line Services3-10 115391-A Rev. AFigure 3-5. FDDI SMT Attributes WindowSpecifying the SMT Connection PolicyAn FDDI station sets the corres

Customizing LAN Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 3-11 To set the connection policies that you want this line to reject, you specify a status word to a value

Configuring Line Services3-12 115391-A Rev. AFigure 3-6. Default Connection Policy Status WordSpecifying the Neighbor Notification IntervalYou can set

Customizing LAN Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 3-13 Enabling or Disabling Status Report FramesBy default, the FDDI line generates status report frames (SRF

Configuring Line Services3-14 115391-A Rev. AEnabling or Disabling Media Access Control LLCBy default, the interface to the MAC entity is available to

Customizing LAN Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 3-15 Figure 3-7. Range of Values for FDDI Path AttributesTo edit the path attributes for an FDDI line:1. Cli

Configuring Line Services3-16 115391-A Rev. ASpecifying the Minimum Valid Transmission TimeThe minimum TVX must be• Greater than zero• Less than the R

Customizing LAN Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 3-17 Specifying the LER CutoffThe LER is an estimate at which a link connection is broken. The LER cutoff ra

viii 115391-A Rev. A Editing ATM FRE-2 Lines ...4-6Enab

Configuring Line Services3-18 115391-A Rev. ASpecifying a MAC Address SourceBy default, the Token Ring interface uses the MAC address in PROM on the l

115391-A Rev. A 4-1 Chapter 4Customizing WAN InterfacesThe following sections describe how to change the default settings of line parameters for ATM,

Configuring Line Services4-2 115391-A Rev. AYou can edit ATM ARE line parameters for• Enabling or Disabling the ATM ARE Driver• Setting the Maximum Tr

Customizing WAN Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 4-3 Enabling or Disabling Data Path NotifyIf the cable becomes disconnected from the ATM module, the BayStre

Configuring Line Services4-4 115391-A Rev. ASetting the SVC Inactivity TimeoutWith the SVC Inactivity Timeout enabled, the BayStream software closes t

Customizing WAN Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 4-5 Setting the Physical Line Length (DS3 Modules Only)By default, the BayStream software conditions signals

Configuring Line Services4-6 115391-A Rev. AEditing ATM FRE-2 LinesThe type of ATM link module you use in the BayStream platform determines how you ed

Customizing WAN Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 4-7 Setting the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU)By default, the MTU on the ATM FRE-2 interface is 4608 octets

Configuring Line Services4-8 115391-A Rev. AEnabling or Disabling the SVC Inactivity TimeoutWith the SVC Inactivity Timeout parameter enabled, the Bay

Customizing WAN Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 4-9 Setting the Framing ModeBy default, the framing mode is SONET. You can change the framing mode to SDH, o

115391-A Rev. A ixAssigning Channel Functions ...4-19Circuit Assignment

Configuring Line Services4-10 115391-A Rev. AEditing E1 LinesThe following sections describe how to change the default settings for E1 link modules:•

Customizing WAN Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 4-11 Enabling or Disabling High-Density Bipolar CodingE1 uses bipolar format for signals. In bipolar format,

Configuring Line Services4-12 115391-A Rev. AAssigning Channel FunctionsUnless you change the default channel function, each E1 channel on an interfac

Customizing WAN Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 4-13 Editing HSSI LinesThe following sections describe how to change the default settings for HSSI link modu

Configuring Line Services4-14 115391-A Rev. AYou can enable or disable transmission of BofL messages on this interface.Setting the BofL IntervalThis p

Customizing WAN Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 4-15 Viewing the Configured WAN ProtocolYou can view which WAN protocol is enabled on this HSSI circuit:• Sta

Configuring Line Services4-16 115391-A Rev. ASetting the External Clock SpeedThe HSSI specification requires that the DCE provide a transmit clock that

Customizing WAN Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 4-17 Enabling or Disabling a T1 LineThe BayStream software enables T1 line services when you add the interfa

Configuring Line Services4-18 115391-A Rev. ASpecifying the Physical Line LengthLine Buildout conditions the signals to mitigate attenuation, and depe

Customizing WAN Interfaces115391-A Rev. A 4-19 Assigning Channel FunctionsEach T1 channel on an interface is idle by default. You can assign the follo