Chapter 4 Remote Node Configuration; Remote Node Setup; Remote Node Profile; Encapsulation & Multiplexing Scenarios - ZyXEL Communications Prestige 642M series User Manual

A remote node is required for placing calls to a remote gateway. A remote node represents both the remote
gateway and the network behind it across a WAN connection. Note that when you use Menu 4 to set up
Internet access, you are actually configuring one of the remote nodes.
4.1

Remote Node Setup

This section describes the protocol-independent parameters for a remote node.

4.1.1 Remote Node Profile

To configure a remote node, follow these steps:
Step 1. From the Main Menu, select Menu 11 – Remote Node Setup.
Step 2. When Menu 11 appears, as shown below, enter the number of the remote node that you wish to
configure.
When Menu 11.1 - Remote Node Profile appears fill in the fields as described in the table that follows to
define this remote profile. The Remote Node Profile Menu Fields table shows you how to configure the
Remote Node Menu.
4.1.2 Encapsulation & Multiplexing Scenarios
For Internet Access you should use the encapsulation and multiplexing methods used by your ISP. For a
LAN-to-LAN application, e.g., branch office and corporate headquarters, prior mutual agreement on
methods used is necessary because there is no mechanism to automatically determine
encapsulation/multiplexing. Selection of which encapsulation and multiplexing methods to use depends on
Remote Node Configuration
Remote Node Configuration
This chapter shows you how to configure a remote node.
Menu 11 - Remote Node Setup
1. ChangeMe (ISP)
2. ________
3. ________
4. ________
5. ________
6. ________
7. ________
8. ________
Enter Node # to Edit:

Figure 4-1 Menu 11- Remote Node Setup

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