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APX 8000/MAX TNT/DSLTNT Physical Interface Configuration Guide Preliminary May 9, 2000 1-1
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Performing Basic Configuration
Introduction to basic configuration
Table 1-1 lists the sections describing the tasks you must perform for the TAOS unit basic
configuration. The table includes a brief description of each task and lists the commands and
parameters you will use.
For information about more advanced configuration of your TAOS unit, see the following
configuration guide:
• APX 8000/MAX TNT/DSLTNT ATM Configuration Guide
• APX 8000/MAX TNT/DSLTNT Frame Relay Configuration Guide
• APX 8000/MAX TNT/DSLTNT WAN, Routing, and Tunneling Configuration Guide
For information about commands, profiles, and parameters, see the
APX 8000/MAX TNT/DSLTNT Reference manual.
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Introduction to basic configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Connecting to a new unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Configuring the shelf-controller IP address on a nonredundant unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Setting the system date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Setting the system name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Setting the log level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Configuring a default gateway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Configuring basic DNS information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Pinging the TAOS unit from a local host. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Recommended basic security measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Where to go next . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12