Re: DLSw - Introducing a dummy device

From: Erick B. (erickbe@xxxxxxxxx)
Date: Wed Jan 24 2001 - 03:28:55 GMT-3


   
Hi Bernard,

Thanks for the info. Appreciate it very much. Was
playing around w/DSPU and VDLC just now. I currently
have a FOUND status in remote cache but will work this
further tomorrow and see if this works good as a
emulation method.

I'll post sample working configs soon for the list
members.

--- Bernard Dunn <dunn@cisco.com> wrote:
> Erick,
>
> The easiest is if you have 2 pc's running Win95/98,
> and using NetBEUI. If
> you've spare routers, then can try dspu.
>
> DSPU is a fun thing to try. What you'll need is
> another set of routers
> outside the dlsw routers:
>
> dspu host -( )- dlsw ---z___ dlsw ---( )--- dspu
> client
>
> You can vary the layout with different media (sdlc
> serial, ethernet).
>
> The whole idea is to make the dspu routers function
> as if it is the end
> station, host and client. Configure :
>
> dspu host router:
>
> dspu pu CLIENT1 rmac 4000.1010.1010 rsap 4 lsap 4
> dspu pu CLIENT1 xid-rcv 01010101
> interface tokenring 0
> ! this is the interface pretending to be a FEP or
> something
> mac-address 4000.3745.0001
> dspu enable-pu lsap 4
>
> dspu client side:
>
> dspu host HOST1 xid-snd 01010101 rmac
> 4000.3745.0001 rsap 4 lsap 4
> interface tokenring 0
> ! this interface pretends to be an end station
> client
> mac-address 40000.1010.1010
> dspu enable-host lsap 4
> dspu start HOST1
>
> Regards
>
> Bernard.
>
> On Tue, 23 Jan 2001, Erick B. wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I've asked this before but haven't got a answer
> yet or
> > a definate no that it isn't possible. I'm trying
> to
> > emulate a NetBios (or whatever) device to
> introduce
> > into the DLSw reachability table so it can be
> learned
> > on peers and give me something to verify that my
> DLSw
> > configurations are working accuratly.
> >
> > The problem I have is I don't have equipment at
> home
> > and have access to racks w/plenty of gear but none
> > with no servers or workstations. I have tried
> numerous
> > ways to try to set up static netbios names,
> > icanreach's, etc but so far haven't had any luck
> > getting something in the reachability table.
> >
> > If anyone can provide a sample config for getting
> a
> > dummy station into DLSw I would appreciate it very
> > much (I'll buy you a drink or two even). I've been
> > studying DLSw peers and have peers, etc up but I'm
> not
> > confident since I don't see anything in
> reachability
> > table. I'm the type that needs to see it work and
> be
> > able to play with it and break it; not just rely
> on
> > docs/books.
> >
> > Thanks in advance!
> > Erick B.



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