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4.4 Local
Syntax: local ipaddr=<IP address> submask=<submask>
The
local
(or
lo
) command sets the address of the
IP-DSU
, to facilitate communication
with a peer
IP-DSU
.
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The ipaddr is the IP address of this unit. The submask is the subnet mask of this unit,
with a default value of 8 bits (255.255.255.0).
4.5 Destination
Syntax: dest [ipaddr=<IP address>] [trans=< UDP | TCPORIG | TCPRCV >]
The
dest
(or
de
) command specifies the IP address of the peer
IP-DSU
. All data leaving
through the unit’s 10Base-T LAN interface is destined for another
IP-DSU
with this
configured IP address. Address resolution occurs when the unit is restored to service.
By default, UDP is used for data transport. This is the recommended transport protocol.
The
IP-DSU
, using UDP, will minimize delay, optimize throughput, and preserve the
error handling methods of the network. This means that the connected network, whether
it is BNS-2000, SNA, X.25, Frame Relay, or SMDS DXI, will maintain its inherent error
recovery scheme. Re-transmissions (if necessary) will continue to be performed by the
end devices.
The
trans
parameter allows the user to instead select TCP transport. TCP formalizes a
set of rules by which lost data is re-transmitted, and by which out-of-sequence data is
reorganized on a per-byte basis (neither of which is done by UDP). It is typically used for
asynchronous terminal server connections (telnet over TCP). For using TCP, one
IP-
DSU
is considered the call originator and the peer unit is considered the call receiver,
hence the TCPORIG and TCPRCV options. For correct operation, the
IP-DSU
and its
peer must have the opposite options if TCP is being used.
The TCP transport rate should not exceed 56 Kbps., whereas the default UDP transport
option is capable of transmission rates up to T1 (1.544 Mhz).
4.6 Gateway
Syntax: gateway ipaddr=<IP address>
The
gateway
(or
ga
) command specifies the IP address of the local gateway router, if
any. If the remote
IP-DSU
resides on a different LAN, the gateway is the first hop data
travels through to reach it.
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References to a peer
IP-DSU
include the use of a Universal Trunk Module (UTM) optioned for “IPDSU”
trunk type as the peer.