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The WAN Call Directory is a list of the WAN call destination configurations that you want to use for each virtual circuit. You must create at least one WAN call destination configuration for each destination you want to communicate with. WAN call destination configurations contain the parameters that NetWare Link/Frame Relay applies when it is establishing and maintaining calls to the destination.
Only permanent call configurations are supported in the current frame relay implementation. You can specify permanent calls for switched or dial-up circuits, as well as for leased lines. If the connection fails, it is retried at periodic intervals. This type of connection is suited for use with dynamic routing protocols such as RIP or the NetWare Link Services ProtocolTM (NLSPTM) software.
Before you begin, make sure you have installed a WAN board and configured a NetWare Link/Frame Relay interface.
NOTE: This procedure is optimal for TCP/IP and source route bridge only. You only need to define WAN call destinations for TCP/IP if you are using a numbered link and the remote router does not support inverse ARP. You do not need to define WAN call destinations for the Internetwork Packet ExchangeTM (IPXTM) protocol or AppleTalk protocol.
To configure WAN call destinations for frame relay interfaces, complete the following steps:
Load NIASCFG, then select the following parameter path:
Select Configure NIAS > Protocols and Routing > WAN Call Directory
Press Ins to configure a new WAN call destination.
Enter a name of up to 37 alphanumeric characters for the new WAN call destination, then press Enter.
The WAN call destination name you enter here is used in other menu options when a WAN call destination name needs to be identified. You should use a descriptive name, such as the name of the remote destination or a branch office or store number.
A list of supported wide area media is displayed. These media are available on previously configured interfaces. Frame relay is not available if you have not yet configured a frame relay interface.
NOTE: If you did not install a WAN board and configure an interface before you attempt to configure a WAN call destination, the following message is displayed:
WAN network interfaces must be configured before WAN Call Destinations may be created.
NOTE: You must install a WAN board and configure a NetWare Link/Frame Relay interface, as described in the previous section.
Select Frame Relay as the wide area medium, then press Enter.
The Frame Relay Call Destination Configuration menu is displayed.
The Call Destination Name field is a read-only field. It displays the name you entered in the Configured WAN Call Destinations screen.
Select Interface Name, then press Enter.
The Select Interface screen displays a list of the configured frame relay interfaces. Using this menu, select the name of the interface through which this WAN call destination can be accessed.
Select a configured frame relay interface, then press Enter.
Circuit Type is selected; just press the Down-arrow key.
Only permanent virtual circuits are used in the current implementation of frame relay.
In the DLCI Number field, type the circuit number and press Enter.
This field specifies the DLCI number to be used for calls to this destination.
Press Esc; if prompted, select Yes to save the changes to the WAN call destination, then press Enter.
The WAN call destination you just configured appears in the list of configured WAN call destinations.
To configure another WAN call destination, repeat Step 2 through Step 9.
Press Esc to return to the Internetworking Configuration menu.
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