SIEMENS 5890 DSL Router
User’s Guide
Chapter 5 Advanced Setup
Remote File Configuration
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Remote File Configuration
Using the
Remote File Configuration
option to add, modify, or delete a remote file. Each remote file
represents a connection to a remote router. It is possible that multiple remote files are used in conjunction for a
single connection.
To create a remote file:
1. Click
Remote File Configuration
on the left navigation pane of the Router Information page. This displays
the Remote File Configuration page that lists all current remote connections.
2. Click
Create Remote
to configure a new remote connection. This displays the Remote File Setup page.
3. In
Remote Name
, enter the name you wish to assign to the remote connection. Typically this is
internet
for the main connection;
basic
for the PPPoE connection, and
backup
for dial backup connection. Spaces
are not allowed in the remote name.
4. Select the protocol that supports this remote connection from the
Protocol
drop-down menu.
5. Enter a
PPP
User Name
and
PPP
Password
. These are required for authentication when the remote
connection is being established.
6. In
PVC
, enter the circuit information for the connection. This will be one of the following:
•
For ATM, enter Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) information (VPI / VCI).
•
For Frame Relay, enter a DLCI.
7. In
NAT
, specify
enable
or
disable
to enable or disable Network Address Translation for this connection. If
enabled, outgoing traffic appears as if it originated from the router’s IP address.
8. In
IP Address
and
Subnet Mask
, enter the IP Address and subnet mask of the remote device.
9. Click
Save
.
