Ip/Ipx And Bootp Network Configuration Options - Bay Networks 281xSA Using Manual

Configuring the Model 281xSA Hub for IP/IPX Networks
IP/IPX and BootP Network Configuration Options
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The configuration process for the Model 281xSA hub depends on the network
management protocol and on whether or not the network has an operating
BootP server. The following four circumstances are typical:
If the network is IP based and lacks a BootP server, you must configure the
Model 281xSA hub through a terminal connected to the Model 281xSA
service port. For instructions on configuring the Model 281xSA hub
through the service port, see the section "Setting the Boot Configuration
without a BootP Server" later in this chapter.
If the network is IP based and has a BootP server, you do not need to
configure the Model 281xSA hub through a terminal connected to the
service port, provided that you first modify the load server configuration
file, BOOTPTAB.TXT, and the Model 281xSA configuration file. The
Model 281xSA configuration file should be installed on the load server
as specified in the publications that came with load server or network
management software. Text for the Model 281xSA configuration file and
file parameter descriptions are given in Appendix G, "Setting Up the
Model 281xSA Hub Configuration File."
If the network is IPX based, you do not configure the Model 281xSA hub
manually through the service port because the hub automatically obtains
required IPX network information from the network.
If the network uses both IP and IPX, you may need to configure the Model
281xSA hub for IP operation through the service port if no BootP server is
operating on the network. For the IPX portion of the network, configu-
ration through the service port is not necessary.
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