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users. This value should work in small networks. If in doubt, consult
your network administrator.
Gateway IP Address
If the remote EtherPath (in “Client/Server” mode) is not on the same
LAN, then the gateway to the other LAN must be entered here.
Mode
Server and Client modes provide a raw data path and should be
selected when two EtherPaths are used in a nailed up configuration.
This is often named “raw sockets” mode and is transparent to the
data being transported.
Telnet Server and Telnet Client modes perform Telnet command
processing and should be used when an EtherPath is communicating
directly with a Host Telnet Client or Server.
Ethernet Mode
Although most often used in auto-configure mode, the EtherPath
may be forced to 10Mbps, 100Mbps, half, or full duplex. This
option is useful when connected to a switch that is very slow
powering up. The EtherPath powers up fairly quickly, and may be
forced to a compatible mode to prevent it from negotiating an
invalid configuration with a hub or switch that isn’t initialized to
negotiate.
Administrator Access Rights
If the entries are blank, then any user on the LAN may
configure the EtherPath. If you are not sure about using this
feature, leave the addresses all zeros.
This screen shows a table containing four (4) entries. By default, all
entries are blank. These entries provide a security feature. Only a