NMC-RX 7.2.x User Guide, Vol. 1 > Configuring ATM > Creating a VP Tunnel

Creating a VP Tunnel

As an option, you can create VP tunnels for the ATM major interface you just created. Each tunnel can contain multiple subinterfaces and circuits.

To create a VP tunnel:

1. Either from the Instance Explorer or from the list area, navigate to the ATM interface for which you want to create a VP tunnel.
2. Right-click the ATM interface for which you want to create a VP tunnel, select Create, and click VP Tunnel.

The Create VP Tunnel dialog box appears.

3. Set the VP tunnel parameters (Table 60).

 Table 60:  ATM VP Tunnel Parameters 

 Parameter
 Description

 Logical Name

 Identifies the VP tunnel


 VPI


  
 Indicates with which VPI this tunnel is associated.
  
 Number ranging from zero to one lower than the value selected in the VCI/VPI Bits group box.
  
 Number corresponds with the maximum number of VPIs. There is no default.



 Tunnel Rate (kbps)

 PCR of tunnel in kilobits per second. The correct number depends on the physical interface type and the framing type of the line interface.
 If CAC is enabled on this interface, the software will check if the total used bandwidth exceeds the subscription bandwidth.


 Service Category

 Type of traffic management; nrt-VBR (non-real-time variable bit rate) is the default and only choice.



 

4. Click OK.