Pls help me to interpret the ff. router config

vlad110226 · ‎01-04-2008

interface Serial0/1

description *** 512k to SFS8131gsp02 (back-to-back) ***

bandwidth 256 <<-- pls explain

ip address 10.0.0.5 255.255.255.252

ip access-group ACL-SFS8131GSP01-06 in

ip nat inside

clockrate 512000 <<< - pls explain

thanks!

Danilo Dy · ‎01-04-2008

Hi,

Check this link http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios113ed/cs/csprtd/csprtd1/cssyncs.htm

The "bandwidth" is useful to Dynamic Routing Protocol. For example, in OSPF it use in metric calculation. If you don't use Dynamic Routing Protocol, I don't see the use of "bandwidth" command. Check this link regarding "bandwidth" command in serial interface http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-1035_11-6093972.html

To configure serial port in DCE mode, use "clock rate bps" - bps is your line speed. Take note that the higher speed may not work if your cable is too long. To allow higher speed, use only EIA/TIA-449 or V.35

Regards,

Dandy