Chapter 11 Configuring the Network Directory

Table of Contents

To Open the Network Directory

To Select the Update Directory Function

To Add Nodes to the Network Directory File

To Configure Path Report Data for a Node

A network directory is used by the node for internetwork routing. Each entry in a network directory consists of a node name associated with an IP address, the network type, and an additional address, if necessary. The network directory uses the internet protocol (IP) address to transfer data between networks. See Chapter 2 “Networking Concepts” for more information on network directory concepts and for guidelines as to when you need to configure a network directory.

Figure 11-1 “Network Directory Configuration Screen Flow” shows the screen flow for configuring the network directory screens. Screens unique to the network directory configuration are indicated by bold boxed screens. [FUNCTION] denotes the function key used at a screen to invoke the next screen on the screen flow.

Figure 11-1 Network Directory Configuration Screen Flow

• Open the network directory file.

• Select the update directory function.

• Add nodes to the network directory file.

• Configure path report data for a node.