3Com 3C13751 Getting Started Manual

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48 Chapter 3: Starting and Configuring the Router 5000ConfigurationFundamentals ofthe RouterIn general, the configuration steps are as follows:1 Before configuring the router, the networking requirements should bemade specific, which include networking purpose, the role of the routerin the network, the division of subnets, WAN type and transmissionmedium, the network security policy and reliability.2 Based on the above requirements, draw a clear and integratednetworking diagram.3 Configure the WAN interface of the router. First, configure the physicaloperating parameters (e.g., the operating mode of the serial interface,baud rate and synchronous clock) of the interface according to thetransmission medium of the WAN. For the dial-up interface, the user alsoneeds to configure DCC parameters. Then, configure the link layerprotocol encapsulated on the interface and the related operatingparameters according to the WAN type.4 Configure the IP addresses or IPX network numbers of all the interfaceson the router according to the division of the subnets.5 Configure the routes. If it is necessary to enable a dynamic routingprotocol, the user should configure the related operating parameters ofthe protocol.6 If special security is required, perform the security configuration for therouter.7 If special reliability is required, perform the reliability configuration for therouter.Command LineInterfaceCharacteristics of the command line interfaceThe command line interface of the Router 5000 provides a number ofconfiguration commands, which can be used to configure and managethe router. The command line interface has the following characteristics:■ Performs the local configuration through CON port.■ Performs the local or remote configuration through telnet command,which can be used to directly log on and manage other routers.■ Users can enter ? anytime to get online help.