TCP/IP default ATM values

Valid ATM network adapter attributes can have their values changed using the Network Interface Selection menu in SMIT.

Attribute Default value Possible values
netaddr    
netmask    
state up up, down, detach
Connection Type svc_s svc_c, svc_s, pvc
ATM Server Address    
Alternate Device    
idle timer 60 1 through 60
Best Effort Bit Rate (UBR) in kbits/sec 0 1 through 155,000

The following valid ATM network device driver attribute is shown along with its default values as displayed under the Network Interface Drivers menu in SMIT.

Attribute Default value Possible values
mtu 9180 1 through 64K
Note: Network Administrators need to exercise caution while changing MTU size from default to some other value. The MTU size needs to be coordinated with other stations on the network.

If PVCs are to be used on an interface, the VPI:VCIs needs to be defined. This is performed through the Network Interface Selection Menu. The PVCs for IP over ATM Network option on this menu is used to list, add, change, or remove PVCs.