USER’S GUIDE
88 SmartSwitch Remote Access Module
IP RIP
This section provides guidance for diagnosing IP RIP operational problems.
IP RIP I
NITIALIZATION
Problem:
The SmartSwitch Remote Access Module does not display the correct IP RIP Initialization
messages. Instead, it displays one or more of the following message:
[IP RIP] Initialization failed, unable to allocate buffers
[IP RIP] Unable to open RIP/UDP port 512
Action:
There is an unexpected condition present within the SmartSwitch Remote Access Module software.
Contact Customer Support.
IP RIP O
UTPUT
P
ROCESSING
ON
A
LAN I
NTERFACE
Problem:
The local IP Host does not display the correct route entry, for example, the IP Host does not seem
to be learning route information from the SmartSwitch Remote Access Module via RIP.
Action:
1.
Using SFVRA-CFG, verify that the IP RIP Send Control is set to a RIP version that the IP Host
can understand. To check the system’s IP RIP Send Control value
a.
If it is not already running, start up SFVRA-CFG.
b.
From the toolbar, select Functions, then IP Network, then Systems, or click on the
icon.
c.
Select the system’s site from displayed list (you should have already configured IP subnet
and network interface information for this site).
d. Click on the Network Interface tab.
e.
Select the appropriate interface.
f.
Click on the Expert Options tab.
g.
Check to see that the value selected for RIP Send Control is set to the version the IP Host
can understand. If necessary, change the value.
h. If you made any changes to the configuration, download the updated configuration files to
the effected site.
For more detailed instructions, refer to the following sections in the SFVRA Configuration
Manager User’s Guide:
•
For network interfaces: refer to Configuring IP Network System Interfaces in the Configuring
IP Network Information chapter.
