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DLC 802.2 Link Service

  Configuring a DLC 802.2 Link Service


Configuring a DLC 802.2 Link Service

A DLC 802.2 link service allows SNA Server to communicate with host, peer, or downstream computers over token ring and Ethernet LANs.

For specific information about using an IBM token ring adapter, see the Microsoft SNA Server Installation Guide.

To configure a DLC 802.2 link service

1	To change the default title, in the Title box, delete the default, and type the new title for this link service.

You can use as many as 40 characters for the title.

2	In the Adapter box, select the adapter card you are using.

3	In the Local Service Access Point (SAP) box, type the local SAP.

This number must be a multiple of 4, ranging from 4 through 252. In most cases, the SAP for SNA Server is 4.

4	Choose Continue.

Setup copies the required files, and the Link Service Configuration dialog box appears listing the entry for this link service.


  DLC 802.2

Data Link Control or 802.2. The logical link control protocol used for communication over a token ring or Ethernet network. The 802.2 protocol is an IEEE standard.


SAP address

Service access point address. A value that codes for access to certain services on an 802.2 connection within an SNA network.