
Configuring Ethernet, FDDI, and Token Ring Services
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Using the BCC
To enable BofL messages on an Ethernet interface, access an existing Ethernet
line service and enter:
bofl enable
To disable BofL messages on an Ethernet interface, access an existing Ethernet
line service and enter:
bofl disable
For example, to enable BofL messages:
box> ethernet slot 13 connector 1
ethernet/13/1> bofl enable
Using Site Manager
Complete the tasks in the following table to enable or disable BofL messages.
Setting the BofL Timeout
With BofL enabled, a network timeout will occur if five periods elapse without a
successful BofL message transmission. When timeout occurs, the router
automatically disables and reenables the Ethernet interface. For example, if you
set the BofL timeout interval to 10 seconds, the interface must successfully
transmit a BofL message within 50 seconds.
Site Manager Procedure
You do this System responds
1. In the Configuration Manager window,
choose an XCVR Connector.
The Edit Connector window opens.
2. Choose Edit Line. The Edit CSMA/CD Parameters window
opens.
3. Set the BofL Enable parameter. Click on
Help or see the parameter description on
page A-2.
4. Click on OK. Site Manager returns you to the Edit
Connector window.
5. Click on Done. Site Manager returns you to the
Configuration Manager window.
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