Cell Relay Archive

[faster68@hushmail.com (Dave)]

HARDWARE:
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Current system:  Home network with a 4 port linksys hub.  'Uplink'
port is plugged into a FreeBSD server via a cross over cable (built by
a friend).  The FreeBSD server is plugged into the cable modem.

Goal system:  Set up my home network with a Centillion 100 to replace
the 4 port linksys hub.  The Centillion 100 details are--  Centillion
100 Chassis w/ dual power supply, an ATM switch card, a token ring
card, two 16 slot T10 etherport and a 4 slot T10/100 etherport. (I
bought the Centillion from a friend who is moving)


TASK:
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I know that a Centillion 100 may be overkill, however, I am trying to
learn about ATM switches and networking (a hobby, not a full time gig
).  I cannot figure out what part of the Centillion 100 I should be
using for my 'uplink'.  I'm not going to list out all of the silly
thing that I have done to try an get this working-- lets just say that
I have learned a bit and I can find my way around the CLI and know a
few of the commands such as enet.


ISSUES:
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1)  What card should the 'uplink' from my FreeBSD server be plugged
into?  Do I need a normal or cross over cable?  Is this even do-able
(god, I sure hope it is as I have sent way too much time on this is it
is!)

2)  I moved the first 16 slot T10 etherport from bay 3 to 4 and now I
get a message 'card is initializing.'  When un-seeding and re-seeding
a card in one of the 6 bays, do I need to change the configuration in
any way?

3)  I have had a real hard time finding info on this, is there any
real good sources to search that I should look at next time?  Only
thing I have found are links to courses and pdf files with little info
(get the same info from CLi help files!)

Thanks in advance for the help-- you will have my eternal gratitude!
Dave