Sun Microsystems SunLink SNA 9.1 PU2.1, Configuration Manual

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6.1.1 Basic LAN Configuration
Line Name
The name that identifies the LAN connection. The name can contain up to
eight alphanumeric characters (including @, #, and $). Tabs and spaces are not
allowed. The first character cannot be a number. You must specify name of the
connection. The name cannot be the same as any other connection name.
Comment
A free-form text area that you can use to further qualify and describe the LAN
connection. For example, you can use this parameter to specify the physical
location of the connection or the patch panel.
Type
The type of LAN connection. The value can be Token-Ring, Ethernet, or FDDI.
Note – Ethernet and FDDI connections are not supported on all platforms.
For more information, contact your Sun sales representative.
Device
The Unix pathname for the device-specific file for the LAN port.
An entry is required in this field. However, if you specify an appropriate
system type, a default device is automatically provided. For more information,
refer to Type in Chapter 4, “Configuring Systems."