To configure an MLPPP bundle as a network interface on a channelized ASAP MDA

Purpose

Perform the following procedure if you need to configure an existing MLPPP group bundle as a network interface; see To create an MLPPP bundle for details.

Consider the following when configuring an MLPPP as a network interface.

  • Only channelized ASAP MDAs on the 7705 SAR and 7750 SR support MLPPP group bundles.

  • The MLPPP network interfaces do not support LFI.

  • The MLPPP network interfaces do not support MC MLPPP.

  • IPv6 network interfaces are not supported.

Steps
 
1 

On the equipment tree, right-click on an NE and choose Properties. The Network Element (Edit) form opens.

2 

On the NE navigation tree, expand Shelf→Card Slot n→Daughter Card Slot n→Bundles.

3 

Right-click on an MLPPP group bundle object and choose Properties. The Multilink Bundle (Edit) form opens.

4 

Click on the Bundle Members tab and configure the port mode:

  1. Search for bundle members, choose a member from the list and click Properties. The Bundle Member (Edit) form opens.

  2. Click on the Port tab.

  3. Click Properties beside the port name. The DS0 Channel Group (Edit) form opens.

  4. Set the Mode parameter to Network.

  5. Save your changes and close the form.

5 

Save your changes and close the form. The form refreshes with new tabs.

6 

Click on the Network Interfaces tab and configure a network interface:

  1. Click Create. The Create Network Interface - Routing Instance form opens.

  2. See To create an L3 network interface on a routing instance for information about creating a network interface on the DS0 channel.

    Note:

    The port in Step 5 of To create an L3 network interface on a routing instance is set to the DS0 channel by default. Go to Step 8 of To create an L3 network interface on a routing instance .

    The L3 interface appears on the Network Interfaces tab.

7 

Save your changes and close the form.

End of steps