Table Of Contents
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Preface
This preface describes the purpose, audience, organization, and conventions of this ATM and Layer 3 Quick Software Configuration Guide, and provides information on how to obtain related documentation.
Audience
This publication is intended as a starting place for configuring switch routers.It provides quick configuration instructions for experienced network administrators or engineers who are responsible for the initial configuration of switch routers. Only a small subset of features are described in this guide. For complete configuration information, refer to the ATM Switch Router Software Configuration Guide and Layer 3 Software Configuration Guide.
Organization
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1
Describes what you need to know about the Cisco IOS software before you begin to configure the switch router.
Chapter 2
Describes how to name the switch router, assign a password, and set up remote administrative access.
Chapter 3
Describes how to configure the following virtual connections: SVCs1 , PVCs2 , soft PVCs, PVPs, and VP tunnels.
Chapter 4
Describes how to configure LANE3 .
Chapter 5
Describes how to configure Layer 3 features.
Chapter 6
Describes how to configure ATM router module interfaces.
1 SVCs = switched virtual circuits.
2 PVCs = permanent virtual circuits.
3 LANE = LAN emulation.
Related Documentation
This guide is part of the switch router software documentation set, which includes:
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Guide to ATM Technology
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Conventions
This document uses the following conventions:
Notes use the following conventions:
Note
Tips use the following conventions:
Tips
Cautions use the following conventions:
Caution
Obtaining Documentation
The following sections provide sources for obtaining documentation from Cisco Systems.
World Wide Web
You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at the following sites:
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Documentation CD-ROM
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Ordering Documentation
Cisco documentation is available in the following ways:
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http://www.cisco.com/public/ordsum.html
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http://www.cisco.com/go/subscription
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Documentation Feedback
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Obtaining Technical Assistance
Cisco provides Cisco.com as a starting point for all technical assistance. Customers and partners can obtain documentation, troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from online tools. For Cisco.com registered users, additional troubleshooting tools are available from the TAC website.
Cisco.com
Cisco.com is the foundation of a suite of interactive, networked services that provides immediate, open access to Cisco information and resources at anytime, from anywhere in the world. This highly integrated Internet application is a powerful, easy-to-use tool for doing business with Cisco.
Cisco.com provides a broad range of features and services to help customers and partners streamline business processes and improve productivity. Through Cisco.com, you can find information about Cisco and our networking solutions, services, and programs. In addition, you can resolve technical issues with online technical support, download and test software packages, and order Cisco learning materials and merchandise. Valuable online skill assessment, training, and certification programs are also available.
Customers and partners can self-register on Cisco.com to obtain additional personalized information and services. Registered users can order products, check on the status of an order, access technical support, and view benefits specific to their relationships with Cisco.
To access Cisco.com, go to the following website:
http://www.cisco.com
Technical Assistance Center
The Cisco TAC website is available to all customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product or technology that is under warranty or covered by a maintenance contract.
Contacting TAC by Using the Cisco TAC Website
If you have a priority level 3 (P3) or priority level 4 (P4) problem, contact TAC by going to the TAC website:
http://www.cisco.com/tac
P3 and P4 level problems are defined as follows:
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In each of the above cases, use the Cisco TAC website to quickly find answers to your questions.
To register for Cisco.com, go to the following website:
http://www.cisco.com/register/
If you cannot resolve your technical issue by using the TAC online resources, Cisco.com registered users can open a case online by using the TAC Case Open tool at the following website:
http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen
Contacting TAC by Telephone
If you have a priority level 1(P1) or priority level 2 (P2) problem, contact TAC by telephone and immediately open a case. To obtain a directory of toll-free numbers for your country, go to the following website:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml
P1 and P2 level problems are defined as follows:
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