Perle 833IS, User Manual

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Configuring IPX
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Configured
The network number for the frame type is set by configuration and is entered in the
Network Number field. This guarantees that the Network Number will always be
available and lets the 833IS connect to the network faster by eliminating repetitive
searches.
If you enable static routing, you must configure the network number.
Disabled
All frames of the frame type will be ignored.
Network Number
The Network Number is entered if the frame type was set as Configured. It must
match the network number that is used on the subnetwork. See your IPX Network
Administrator for this information.
The Network Number is formatted as 1 to 8 hex digits.The numbers FFFFFFFF and
0 are reserved.
Dial-In Network Number
People dialing in to the Perle 833IS look like they are on a subnetwork separate from
the LAN. This subnetwork requires its own network number. The following options
are available from the drop box:
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Auto Generated : The 833IS will automatically choose a network number at
power up time. Although the network number may change on the next power up,
this will have no effect on the dial in connections.
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Configured : The dial in network number is set by configuration and is entered in
the Network Number field. If you are using tools to monitor your network it is
preferable to have a constant network number.
Network Number
The Network Numbe r is formatted as 1 to 8 hex digits. The numbers FFFFFFFF
and 0 are reserved.