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WCM5100
Quick Start Guide
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4.2.4 Encapsulation
This menu allows the configuration of the packet encapsulation mode for transporting
packets across the WAN port.
4.2.4.1 Encapsulation
The WCM5100 uses GFP ( Generic Framing Procedure ) as defined in ITU G.7041 to
encapsulate the Ethernet Packets for transmission across the WAN port.
4.2.4.2 GFP FCS
The GFP standard allows for a Frame Check Sequence to be calculated over the payload
for additional error detection.
Options:
Disabled
No FCS calculated, or checked
Enabled
FCS added and checked, errored packets discarded.
