INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION
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Document No.: COM-00-05-16 June 2006, Revised June 2014
Version: C.1
2.6.13
Type 7 Address Route Length
The significant number of ATCS address digits to be used for determining how to route the ATCS
messages can be configured. The allowable values are from 4 digits to 14 digits. A setting of 004
digits displays 7.RRR and routes everything for a particular railroad out to a particular interface. A
setting of 014 digits displays the full Type 7 ATCS address (7RRRLLLGGGSSDD) and routes only
specific addressed messages to a particular interface.
Typically, 12 significant digits are used (default 7RRRLLLGGGSS) which designates a particular
hardware while the DD part of the address designates a particular software application located
within that hardware.
The WAG routing table stores the ATCS address of a device that the WAG hears communicating as
well as the device’s interface. If the device was heard on the Ethernet interface, the IP address of
the device that sent the ATCS message is recorded. If the interface was Echelon, the Subnet/Node
or Unique Neuron ID of the ATCS device is recorded.
This configuration setting tells the router how many digits to use when searching the destination
ATCS address of a message against the routing table to determine which interface to route the
ATCS message to.
To Change the Type 7 Address Route Length:
1.
On the First Configuration menu, select “Type 7 Address Route Length” of the WAG to be
changed. The Type 7 Address Route Length Address screen appears.
Figure 2-25. Type 7 Address Route Length Screen
2.
To keep the current configuration, press
ENTER
. If not, make a selection by entering a
number from 4 to 14 and then press
ENTER
.
The user will be returned to the First Configuration Menu. The Type 7 Address Route Length
is displayed.
3.
Prior to exiting the First Configuration Menu, select “Save changes then restart” to save
changes and restart the WAG.
