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USER'S GUIDE
After the tables are complete, you progressively configure the information that falls under the
function menu — beginning with building site templates, then sites, circuits, connections groups,
applicable protocol information (IP, IPX, or AppleTalk), and ending with any SNMP management
groups.
A site template is a time-saving tool that allows you to configure a template of generic site
information that can be used over and over for similar sites. Generic site information includes:
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Physical Resource Information
Includes BRI, PRI, V.35, and RS232 information. When applicable, switch type and related
information can also be entered.
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Site Options
Allows you to enable/disable protocols (bridging, IP, IPX, AppleTalk). Also allows you to
configure options such as SNMP, PPP, Call Control, and Default Line Protocol.
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Security Information
Allows you to configure local user table settings (the type of security used — PAP, CHAP,
bridge MAC address, or CLID), or if the site uses an SFVRA Manager, you can configure TCP
port information. Configuring administrative session information is optional.
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Connections
Allows you to specify how the site's systems will handle connections. For example, you can set
up call restrictions for the site template.
After you have designed site templates, you are then ready to define specific sites. For each site you
will enter various site properties (including the site template you wish to use for this site), optional
contact information, and the systems associated with this site. You will need to select a product
code for each system that you add to the site.
The next building block is the circuits. The circuits describe the physical WAN connections to each
system. Circuit information includes line properties, and where applicable, data link and access
information.
Through connection groups, you can logically group sites together. You can also select a central site
for the group, creating a star configuration.
You also need to define any IP network subnets, IPX network segments, and/or AppleTalk
network segments. This information provides IP and IPX interface information, and AppleTalk
port information.
Finally, configure any SNMP Management Groups. These are a group of sites that can be
collectively managed by an SNMP Manager.
Note that when changing or deleting information, you must work backwards, from the top layer of
building blocks down. For example, you cannot delete a site if that site is included in other upper
level configuration information, for instance, if it is included in a connection group. You must first
delete the site from the connection group, then you may delete the site.
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