Introduces the various module entities.
1 – CONFIGURATOR
Use the SET MODULE CONFIGURATOR command to create or modify the parameters of the Ethernet configurator module component in the volatile database at the local node on an Ethernet circuit. A qualifier must be specified following the configurator keyword. SET MODULE CONFIGURATOR KNOWN CIRCUITS ALL CIRCUIT circuit-id SURVEILLANCE control All underscores found in parameters must be replaced with spaces when parameters are used in NCP commands.
1.1 – ALL
Copies the configurator module information from the permanent database into the volatile database at the local node.
1.2 – SURVEILLANCE control
Indicates whether or not a list of active systems is to be kept for the Ethernet circuit or circuits specified. There are two control values: DISABLED The list is not to be kept. This is the default. ENABLED The list is to be kept.
2 – X25-ACCESS
Use the SET MODULE X25-ACCESS and DEFINE MODULE X25-ACCESS commands to associate the host node with the specified multi-host node for the purpose of accessing a specified X25 network. The multi-host node connected to the specified X25 network is a VMS node with VAX PSI multi-host software installed. SET MODULE X25-ACCESS NETWORK network-name ACCOUNT KNOWN NETWORKS ALL NODE PASSWORD USER All underscores found in parameters must be replaced with spaces when parameters are used in NCP commands.
2.1 – ACCOUNT
Identifies the user account for use by incoming calls to the network. Specify a string of from 1 to 39 characters. By default, no account is used.
2.2 – ALL
Copies all X25-ACCESS parameters from the permanent data base into the volatile data base.
2.3 – KNOWN NETWORKS
Identifies all known networks
2.4 – NETWORK network-name
Identifies the network whose parameters are to be set in the data base.
2.5 – NODE node-id
Specifies the node address or name used of the multi-host node that is connected to a specified X25 network. When you specify an X25-ACCESS network for the first time, this parameter is mandatory.
2.6 – PASSWORD
Specifies the password for use by incoming calls to the network. Specify a string of from 1 to 39 characters. The default is that no password is used.
2.7 – USER
Specifies the user identification for use by incoming calls to the network. Specify a string of from 1 to 16 characters. The default is that no user identification is used.
3 – X25-PROTOCOL
Use the SET MODULE X25-PROTOCOL command to create or modify the parameters of the Protocol Module component in the volatile data base. Use the DEFINE MODULE X25-PROTOCOL command to create or modify the parameters of the Protocol Module component in the permanent data base. Use separate SET MODULE X25-PROTOCOL commands to a specify a DTE with its associated parameters, a group with its associated parameters and the network profile. SET MODULE X25-PROTOCOL DTE dte-address NETWORK network-name KNOWN DTES KNOWN NETWORKS ALL CALL TIMER seconds CHANNELS list CLEAR TIMER seconds COUNTER TIMER seconds DEFAULT DATA bytes DEFAULT WINDOW count INTERFACE code INTERRUPT TIMER seconds LINE line-id MAXIMUM CIRCUITS count MAXIMUM CLEARS count MAXIMUM DATA bytes MAXIMUM RESETS count MAXIMUM RESTARTS count MAXIMUM WINDOW count RESET TIMER seconds RESTART TIMER seconds STATE ON OFF SHUT GROUP group-name ALL KNOWN GROUPS DTE dte-address NETWORK net-name NUMBER group-number TYPE BILATERAL NETWORK net-name PROFILE profile-name KNOWN NETWORKS All underscores found in parameters must be replaced with spaces when parameters are used in NCP commands.
3.1 – ALL
Can be used with DTE, GROUP or NETWORK. It selects all parameters for the specified component or for all known DTEs, groups or networks.
3.2 – CALL TIMER
Specifies a timer that starts when a request to set up an X25 virtual circuit is transmitted, and whose termination clears the request if no response has been received. Specify a value in the range 1 to 255. By default the timer takes the network value specified by the PROFILE parameter.
3.3 – CHANNELS
Specifies a list of logical channel numbers (LCNs) reserved for outgoing calls. The list can consist of one or more LCNs. Separate LCNs with hyphens to indicate ranges, or with commas to indicate separate list items. Specify a value in the range 0 to 4095 for each LCN. If a DTE is to make outgoing calls you must specify this parameter when defining the DTE.
3.4 – CLEAR TIMER
Specifies a timer that starts when a request to clear an X25 Virtual circuit is transmitted, and whose termination retransmits the clear request if not response has been received. Specify a value in the range 1 to 255. By default, the timer takes the network value specified by the PROFILE parameter.
3.5 – COUNTER TIMER
Sets a timer whose expiration causes a DTE counter logging event. Specify a decimal integer in the range 1 to 65,535.
3.6 – DEFAULT
3.6.1 – DATA
Specifies the default packet size for X25 virtual circuits. This value must be at least 5 bytes less than the MAXIMUM BLOCK value you specify in the SET LINE command and must be a power of 2. Specify a value in the range 16 to 4096 bytes. By default packet size takes the network value specified by the PROFILE parameter.
3.6.2 – WINDOW count
Specifies the default window size for X25 virtual circuits, that is, the maximum number of packets for which outstanding acknowledgments are allowed. Specify a value in the range 1 to 127. By default, window size takes the network value specified by the PROFILE parameter.
3.7 – DTE
Identifies a local DTE. If you specify the DTE qualifier, you must associate with it: NETWORK network-name or KNOWN NETWORKS
3.8 – KNOWN
Can be used with DTES, NETWORKS and GROUPS. KNOWN DTES selects all known DTEs on the network specified or all known networks. KNOWN NETWORKS selects all known networks. KNOWN GROUPS selects all known groups.
3.9 – INTERFACE code
Specifies the way in which the processor operates. This parameter can only be used with the ISO8208 profile. The parameter can take one of the following values: DTE The processor operates as a DTE. DCE The processor operates as a DCE. NEGOTIATED The processor can operate either as a DTE or DCE. The processor automatically selects the correct method of operation. The default is DTE.
3.10 – INTERRUPT TIMER secs
This is the interrupt timer (ISO T26 timer). This parameter can only be used with the ISO8208 profile. Specify a value in the range 1 to 255. If you do not specify a value there is no time limit on interrupt acknowledgments.
3.11 – LINE line-id
Identifies the line associated with the DTE. Specify a line name in the format dev-c[u]. This parameter is mandatory when you specify a DTE for the first time.
3.12 – MAXIMUM
3.12.1 – CIRCUITS count
Specifies the maximum number of circuits for the DTE. By default, the maximum is 255.
3.12.2 – CLEARS count
Specifies the maximum number of attempts to clear an X25 virtual circuit. Specify a value in the range 1 to 255. By default the value is the network value specified by the PROFILE parameter.
3.12.3 – DATA bytes
Specifies the maximum packet size for X25 virtual circuits. This value must be at least 5 bytes less than the MAXIMUM BLOCK value you specify in the SET LINE command and must be a power of 2. Specify a value in the range 16 to 4096 bytes. By default the value taken is the network value specified by the PROFILE parameter.
3.12.4 – RESETS count
Specifies the maximum number of attempts to reset an X25 virtual circuit. Specify a value in the range 1 to 255. By default, the count takes the network value specified by the PROFILE parameter.
3.12.5 – RESTARTS count
Specifies the maximum number of attempts to restart an X25 virtual circuit. Specify a value in the range 1 to 255. By default, the count takes the network value specified by the PROFILE parameter.
3.12.6 – WINDOW count
Specifies the window size allowed for X25 virtual circuits, that is, the maximum number of packets for which outstanding acknowledgments are allowed. Specify a value in the range 1 to 127. By default, the window size takes the network value specified by the PROFILE parameter.
3.13 – GROUP
Identifies a closed user group (CUG) or bilateral closed user group (BCUG) or specifies all known groups.
3.13.1 – DTE dte-address
Identifies the local DTE associated with the group name. This parameter is mandatory when creating a group.
3.13.2 – ALL
Copies the group parameters from the permanent data base into the volatile data base. (Used only with the SET MODULE X25-PROTOCOL command.)
3.13.3 – NUMBER group-number
Specifies the CUG or BCUG number. Specify a two-digit number for a CUG and a four-digit number for a BCUG. You can omit leading zeroes. This parameter is mandatory when creating a group.
3.13.4 – TYPE BILATERAL
Specifies the user group as a BCUG. Omit this parameter if the user group is a CUG.
3.14 – ALL
Copies the network parameters from the permanent data base into the volatile data base. (Used only with the SET MODULE X25-PROTOCOL command.)
3.15 – NETWORK net-name
Identifies a network.
3.16 – PROFILE profile-name
Specifies a profile to be used on the network. The profile-name is a character string of up to 32 characters. This parameter is mandatory.
3.17 – RESET TIMER secs
Specifies a timer that starts when a reset is transmitted, and whose termination retransmits the reset if no response has been received. Specify a value in the range 1 to 255. By default the timer takes the network value specified by the PROFILE parameter.
3.18 – RESTART TIMER secs
Specifies a timer that starts when a restart is transmitted, and whose termination retransmits the restart if no response has been received. Specify a value in the range 1 to 255. By default, the timer takes the network value specified by the PROFILE parameter.
3.19 – STATE dte-state
Specifies the operational state of the DTE as follows: ON The DTE is available for normal use OFF The DTE is not in use SHUT The DTE is to be closed down when all present activity has ceased
3.19.1 – PROFILE
Specifies a profile to be used on the network. The profile-name is a character string of up to 32 characters. This parameter is mandatory.
3.20 – CALL TIMER seconds
Specifies a timer that starts when a request to set up a virtual circuit is transmitted, and whose expiration clears the request if no response has been received. Specify a value in the range 1 to 255. By default, the timer takes the network value specified by the NETWORK parameter.
3.21 – CLEAR TIMER seconds
Specifies a timer that starts when a request to clear a virtual circuit is transmitted, and whose expiration retransmits the clear request if no response has been received. Specify a value in the range 1 to 255. By default, the timer takes the network value specified by the NETWORK parameter.
4 – X25-SERVER
Use the SET MODULE X25-SERVER command to create or modify the parameters of the X25 Call Handler in the volatile data base. Use the DEFINE MODULE X25-SERVER command to create or modify the parameters of the X25 Call Handler in the permanent data base. The components contain records that identify a destination, specify parameters for this destination, specify the maximum number of circuits that each module (that is, all destinations for a particular module) may have, and specify the state of the module. Specify the module parameters and the destinations using separate SET or DEFINE MODULE X25-SERVER or X29-SERVER commands. Format: SET MODULE X25-SERVER ALL X29-SERVER COUNTER TIMER seconds MAXIMUM CIRCUITS count STATE ON OFF SHUT DESTINATION dest-name ACCOUNT account KNOWN DESTINATIONS CALL MASK hex-value CALL VALUE hex-value CALLED ADDRESS dte-address EXTENSION MASK hex-string EXTENSION VALUE hex-string GROUP group-name INCOMING ADDRESS dte-address NETWORK network-name NODE node-id OBJECT object-id PASSWORD password PRIORITY priority RECEIVING DTE dte-address REDIRECT REASON code SENDING ADDRESS dte-address SUBADDRESSES range USER user-id All underscores found in parameters must be replaced with spaces when parameters are used in NCP commands.
4.1 – ALL
Copies the Call Handler parameters from the permanent data base into the volatile data base. (Used only for the SET MODULE X25-SERVER command or the SET MODULE X29-SERVER command.)
4.2 – KNOWN DESTINATIONS
Specifies all known destinations.
4.3 – COUNTER TIMER seconds
Sets a timer whose expiration causes a server module counter logging event. Specify a decimal integer in the range 1 to 65,535.
4.4 – MAXIMUM CIRCUITS count
Specifies the maximum number of circuits that the module (that is, all destinations) may have. By default, the maximum is 255.
4.5 – STATE
Specifies the operational state of the server module. This parameter takes one of the following values: ON The module is available for normal use. OFF The module is not in use. SHUT The module is to be closed down but only when all present activity has ceased. (The SHUT value applies only to the SET MODULE X25-SERVER or X29-SERVER command.) For the X25 server module, the default state is ON. For the X29 server module, the default state is OFF.
4.6 – CALLED ADDRESS dte-address
For redirected calls, this parameter identifies the DTE that was originally called. The parameter value is used to select a destination for a redirected call. By default, no called DTE is used.
4.7 – DESTINATION dest-name
Identifies a destination or specifies all known destinations. Dest-name is an id string. Associate parameters with the destination or destinations, as follows:
4.8 – ACCOUNT account
Identifies the user account for use by incoming calls to the destination. Specify a string of from 1 to 39 characters. By default, no account is used.
4.9 – CALL
4.9.1 – MASK hex-value
Specifies the mask applied to the incoming call data before it is tested. Hex-value is a string of 2 to 32 hexadecimal digits. By default, no mask is used.
4.9.2 – VALUE hex-value
Specifies the string used to test the incoming call data. Hex-value is a string of 2 to 32 hexadecimal digits. By default, no value is used.
4.10 – EXTENSION
4.10.1 – MASK hex-string
Provides a mask for the called address extension facility. Using logical AND, the mask is merged with the called address extension in the incoming call and the result is compared with the extension value. By default no extension mask is used.
4.10.2 – VALUE hex-string
Provides a value for the called address extension facility. This value is compared with the address extension in the incoming call (after merging as described in EXTENSION MASK). By default no extension value is used.
4.11 – GROUP group-name
Identifies a closed user group (CUG) or bilateral closed user group (BCUG). The group-name is an id string. By default, no group name is used.
4.12 – INCOMING ADDRESS dte-address
Identifies the address of the DTE receiving the call (as specified in the call packet).
4.13 – NETWORK net-name
Specifies the network for which calls are accepted. By default, no network name is used.
4.14 – NODE node-id
Identifies the host node which is to be the destination of the incoming X25 call.
4.15 – OBJECT object-id
Identifies the object that is activated when an incoming call arrives. The object-id is an id string. If the object name looks like a number, enclose the string in quotes. This parameter is mandatory when you specify a destination for the first time.
4.16 – PASSWORD password
Specifies the password for use by incoming calls to the destination. Specify a string of from 1 to 39 characters. The default is that no password is used.
4.17 – PRIORITY priority
Specifies the priority of the destination record and is used to select one of a set of destinations for which the incoming call may be valid. Specify a value in the range 0 to 255, where 255 is the highest priority. By default, priority takes a value of 0.
4.18 – RECEIVING DTE
Identifies the local DTE. IT is used to select a destination for calls received on the local DTE. By default, no receiving DTE is used.
4.19 – REDIRECT REASON code
Identifies a reason for redirecting an incoming call. The reason code can take one of the following values: BUSY The original DTE was busy and could no accept any more calls. OUT OF ORDER The original DTE was out of order. SYSTEMATIC All calls to the original DTE are automatically rerouted. The reason code is used to select a destination for a redirected call. By default, no reason is used.
4.20 – SENDING ADDRESS dte-address
Identifies the address of the remote DTE that originated the call. By default, no sending DTE is used.
4.21 – SUBADDRESSES range
Specifies the range of local DTE subaddresses that identify the destination for the incoming call. Range consists of one or two subaddresses. Subaddress is a decimal integer in the range 0 to 9999. Separate two subaddresses with a single hyphen to indicate a range. The second subaddress must be greater than the first. By default, no subaddress range is used.
4.22 – USER user-id
Specifies the user identification for use by incoming calls to the destination. Specify a string of from 1 to 16 characters. The default is that no user identification is used.
5 – X29-SERVER
Use the SET MODULE X29-SERVER command to create or modify the parameters of the X.29 Call Handler in the volatile data base. Use the DEFINE MODULE X29-SERVER command to create or modify the parameters of the X.29 Call Handler in the permanent data base. The components contain records that identify a destination, specify parameters for this destination, specify the maximum number of circuits that each module (that is, all destinations for a particular module) may have, and specify the state of the module. Specify the module parameters and the destinations using separate SET or DEFINE MODULE X25-SERVER or X29-SERVER commands. Format: SET MODULE X25-SERVER ALL X29-SERVER COUNTER TIMER seconds MAXIMUM CIRCUITS count STATE ON OFF SHUT DESTINATION dest-name ACCOUNT account KNOWN DESTINATIONS CALL MASK hex-value CALL VALUE hex-value CALLED ADDRESS dte-address EXTENSION MASK hex-string EXTENSION VALUE hex-string GROUP group-name INCOMING ADDRESS dte-address NETWORK network-name NODE node-id OBJECT object-id PASSWORD password PRIORITY priority RECEIVING DTE dte-address REDIRECT REASON code SENDING ADDRESS dte-address SUBADDRESSES range USER user-id Please refer to help on SET MODULE X25-SERVER for more details.