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Chapter 6 Edit Interface/Connection
Note
Encapsulation
Virtual Path Identifier
Virtual Circuit Identifier
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If the connection that you are configuring uses a DSL controller, the Equipment
Type and Operating Mode fields do not appear in the dialog.
Choose the type of encapsulation that will be used for this link.
PPPoE specifies Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet encapsulation.
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PPPoA specifies Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM encapsulation.
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RFC 1483 Routing (AAL5 SNAP) specifies that each PVC can carry
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multiple protocols.
RFC 1483 Routing (AAL5 MUX) specifies that each PVC can carry only
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one type of protocol.
If you are editing a connection, the encapsulation is shown, but not editable. If you
need to change the encapsulation type, delete the connection and re-create it using
the encapsulation type you need.
For more information on these encapsulation types, click
Autodetect.
The virtual path identifier (VPI) is used in ATM switching and routing to identify
the path used for a number of connections. Obtain this value from your service
provider.
If you are editing an existing connection, this field is disabled. If you need to
change this value, delete the connection and re-create it using the value you need.
The virtual circuit identifier (VCI) is used in ATM switching and routing to
identify a particular connection within a path that your connection may share with
other connections. Obtain this value from your service provider.
If you are editing an existing connection, this field is disabled. If you need to
change this value, delete the connection and re-create it using the value you need.
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