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Atlantis Land 111U User Manual

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RFC 1483 (Bridged and Routed Mode): RFC 1483 describes two

methods for Multiprotocol Encapsulation over ATM Adaptation Layer 5

(AAL5). The first method allows multiplexing of multiple protocols over a

single ATM virtual circuit (LLC-based multiplexing) and the second method

assumes that each protocol is carried over a separate ATM virtual circuit

(VC-based multiplexing). Please refer to the RFC for more detailed

information.

5.1.2 Multiplexing

There are two conventions to identify what protocols the virtual circuit (VC) is carrying.

Be sure to use the multiplexing method required by your ISP.

The WebShare 111U Modem/Router supports followings tran sport methods:

VC-Based Multiplexing: In this case, by prior mutual agreement, each

protocol is assigned to a specific virtual circuit; for example, VC1 carries IP,

etc. VC-based multiplexing may be dominant in environments where

dynamic creation of large numbers of ATM VCs is fast and economical.

LLC-Based Multiplexing: In this case one VC carries multiple protocols

with protocol identifying information being contained in each packet

header. Despite the extra bandwidth and processing overhead, this

method may be advantageous if it is not practical to have a separate VC

for each carried protocol, for example, if charging heavily depends on the

number of simultaneous VCs.

5.1.3 VPI and VCI

Be sure to use the correct Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Channel Identifier

(VCI) numbers assigned to you. The valid range for the VPI is 0 to 255 and for the VCI

is 32 to 65535 (0 to 31 is reserved for local management of ATM traffic). Please see

the appendix for more information.

5.1.4 Quick Start

Following next steps you can make operating WebShare 111U in short time using PCs

in DHCP mode. Click on Quick Start then Run Wizard to perform an automatic

protocol selection.