NS3000/iX NMMGR Screens Reference Manual - Edition 9 (36922-90040)

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Gateway Half Network Interface Configuration Screens
Gateway Half Network Interface Link
• To change the link name of an existing NI link configuration, specify
the link name and a new name, then press the
[Rename] function
key. The previously configured name is replaced, and the screen
displays the new name in a display field under the label Configured
Network Links.
• To delete an existing link configuration, specify the link name, then
press the
[Delete] function key. Press the [Delete] function key again
to confirm the deletion. The previously configured name is deleted
and is no longer displayed under the label Configured Network
Links.
Fields Link name Enter the link name from the link configuration of a
gateway half; this enables the network transport to
associate the correct link with the gateway half
network interface. The name can contain as many as
eight alphanumeric characters, and the first character
must be alphabetic. The link name is used by the
network transport when establishing connections and
must match the link name configured for the link
configuration of a gateway half. Note that only one
gateway-half NI may be configured per network.
Related Screen:
• LINK
The link name configured in the
NETXPORT.NI.NIname.LINK.linkname screen must
be the same as a link name of type LAP-B configured
in the LINK screen.
Type Enter DD for a direct dial link, or DC if the link is direct
connect (leased line, private line, or other non-switched
link).
New name (Required only when renaming an existing
gateway link.) Enter a link name. This new link name
is used in place of the current link name for an existing
link configuration. The name can contain as many as
eight alphanumeric characters, and the first character
must be alphabetic.