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13 • Frame Relay Access Server Administrators’ Reference Guide
144 DLCI window
Figure 42 shows an example Frame Relay connection with the management DLCI and one PVC with the
DLCI of 100. DLCI 100 has been configured by the Frame Relay service provider as the datalink the provider
will use for transporting your data.
Figure 42. DLMI—Configuration View window
To configure a DLCI you will need the DLCI number and the IP address of the far-end router. If you have
connected your access server to your provider’s Frame Relay network, you may automatically see one or more
DLCIs on the screen. These DLCIs will simply need an IP address to identify the next hop.
You can also manually enter in DLCIs using the
Add DLCIs
feature (see “Adding DLCIs” on page 145).
Note
The channels you assign must match what your provider has assigned
for your service or your connection will not function properly. If your
provider has informed you of the DLCIs and IP addresses, you may
manually enter in the connections.
DLCI (frCircuitDlci)
The Data Link Connection Identifier (DLCI) for this virtual circuit. Note: DLCIs can automatically appear if
your Frame Relay Service provider has already configured your link. In this case, all you will need to enter is the
IP address of the router at the far end of the link.
Interface # (FrameIPInterfaceNum)
The interface number assigned to a DLCI. This is a variable number which is assigned from a resource pool
within the access server.
State (frCircuitState)
This is the state of the interface with the following definitions:
• invalid(1)—Use this setting to delete DLCI’s on your access server’s configuration view. To delete a DLCI,
simply set the state to invalid(1) and Submit Query. Note: A deleted DLCI will reappear if your service pro-
vider’s Frame Relay switch is still configured to recognize that DLCI. This occurs after a Frame Relay Full
Status Enquiry.