.-LANTEST--=--LOCAL------. >>-+------------------------+---------------------------------->< '-LANTEST--=--+--------+-' +-GLOBAL-+ '-LOCAL--'
| statements: | PU |
| dependencies: | none |
Restriction: If you specify MEDIUM=CSMACD (Ethernet) on the associated XCA PORT definition statement, the parameter has no meaning and is ignored.
This parameter allows the user to define how the XCA peripheral
nodes connected on the token ring will be located. There are two types
of TEST commands sent: LOCAL and GLOBAL. The LOCAL will flow only
on the local token ring. The GLOBAL will flow with a routing information
field. This routing information field has the broadcast bit on, meaning
to route the test into the entire network.
Note: The LANTEST parameter
under the switched PU definition has meaning only for switched PUs
connecting in through an XCA Major Node.
- LANTEST=LOCAL
- Specifies that a TEST frame will first be sent out on the LOCAL token ring. If no response is received within the PORT TIMER interval, a GLOBAL TEST frame will be sent. Each time the GLOBAL TEST receives no response within the PORT TIMER interval, another GLOBAL TEST will be sent. The GLOBAL test will be repeated up to four times, at which time the connection setup is terminated if no response is received.
- LANTEST=GLOBAL
- Specifies that only GLOBAL TEST frames will be used to locate the device. Each time the GLOBAL TEST receives no response within the PORT TIMER interval, another GLOBAL TEST will be sent. The GLOBAL test will be repeated up to five times, at which time the connection setup is terminated if no response is received.