For examples of the generation of a LAN node, refer to the section "Examples of dynamic generation". Examples LAN1#5 and LAN1#6 (on "ISO end system connected directly to a LAN (LAN1#5)" or "Local and remotely accessible end systems (LAN1#6)") are relevant for LAN nodes.
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<node-name 1..8>
Name of the LAN node
LINE=...
Name of the line that is to be defined as a new (additional) line to the node. If there is already an existing line to this node that uses the line name as the node name, a line name must always be defined with LINE.
LINE= *default
The node name is used as the line name.
LINE=<line-name 1..8>
Defines a line name for the new or additional line leading to this node.
GEN = LOCAL
Using GEN=LOCAL, you specify that a directly connected LAN node is included in the BCAM data structure and activated.
PROFIL=...
Using PROFILE, you specify which Layer 2/Layer 3 protocol profile is used via the LAN node.
Layer 3 protocols not specified can be extended in additional BCIN commands for a LAN processor.
PROFIL=(,,CSMACD)
The LAN node is an ETHERNET LAN, which is operated with the Layer 3 protocol ISO8473 Zero Internet.
If no local IPv6 address is explicitly specified and the IPv6 autoconfiguration function has been activated by means of /BCOPTION IPV6-AUTO-CONFIG then a "link-local" IPv6 address (IPv6 prefix: FE80/10) is generated and used.
PROFIL=(,IP,CSMACD),...
The LAN node is an ETHERNET LAN, which is operated with the Layer 3 protocol IP.
IPADR=<composed-name 7..15> / <x-string 1..8> /list-poss (4): <integer 0..255>
Using IPADR, you specify the local IP address, with which the host is addressed on this LAN.
IPSNMASK=...
Using IPSNMASK, you specify the IP subnet mask to be used on this LAN.
IPSNMASK=*default
The IP subnet mask used on this LAN is derived from the IP address (IPADR operand).
IPSNMASK=<composed-name 7..15> / <x-string 1..8> / list-poss (4): <integer 0..255>
Definition of the IP subnet mask used on this LAN.
PROFIL=(,IPV6,CSMACD),...
The LAN node is an ETHERNET-LAN which is operated using the Layer 3 protocol IPv6.
I6-ADDRESS=
In I6-ADDRESS you enter the local IPv6 address at which the host can be addressed at this LAN together with the IPv6 prefix length.
I6-ADDRESS=<c-string 1..49>
In I6-ADDRESS you enter the local IPv6 address at which the host can be addressed at this LAN together with the IPv6 prefix length.
(Syntax: IPv6 address/IPv6 prefix length)
PROFIL=(,INTF,CSMACD),...
The LAN node is an ETHERNET LAN, via which the Layer 3 protocol ISO8473 Full Internet is used.
INTADR=<x-string 1..40>
Using INTADR, you specify the local ISO Internet address, with which the host is addressed on this LAN.
PROFIL=(,(IP,IPV6),CSMACD),...
The LAN node is an ETHERNET-LAN which is operated using the Layer 3 protocol IP and IPv6 together with the Layer 3 protocol ISO8473 Full Internet.
IPADR=<composed-name 7..15> / <x-string 1..8> /list-poss (4): <integer 0..255>
Using IPADR, you specify the local IP address, with which the host is addressed on this LAN.
IPSNMASK=...
Definition of the IP subnet mask used on this LAN.
IPSNMASK= *default
The IP subnet mask used on this LAN is derived from the IP address (IPADR operand).
IPSNMASK=<composed-name 7..15> / <x-string 1..8> / list-poss (4): <integer 0..255>
IP subnet mask used on this LAN.
I6-ADDRESS=
In I6-ADDRESS you enter the local IPv6 address at which the host can be addressed at this LAN together with the IPv6 prefix length.
I6-ADDRESS=<c-string 1..49>
In I6-ADDRESS you enter the local IPv6 address at which the host can be addressed at this LAN together with the IPv6 prefix length.
(Syntax: IPv6 address/IPv6 prefix length)
PROFIL=(,(IP,INTF),CSMACD),...
The LAN node is an ETHERNET LAN, via which the Layer 3 protocol IP and the Layer 3 protocol ISO8473 Full Internet are used.
IPADR=<composed-name 7..15> / <x-string 1..8> / list-poss (4): <integer 0..255>
Using IPADR, you specify the local IP address, with which the host is addressed on this LAN.
IPSNMASK=...
Using IPSNMASK, you specify the IP subnet mask used on this LAN.
IPSNMASK= *default
The IP subnet mask used on this LAN is derived from the IP address (IPADR operand).
IPSNMASK=<composed-name 7..15> / <x-string 1..8> / list-poss (4): <integer 0..255>
IP subnet mask used on this LAN.
INTADR=<x-string 1..40>
Using INTADR, you specify the local ISO Internet address, with which the host is addressed on this LAN.
PROFIL=(,(IPV6,INTF),CSMACD),...
The LAN node is an ETHERNET-LAN which is operated using the Layer 3 protocol IPv6 together with the Layer 3 protocol ISO8473 Full Internet.
I6-ADDRESS=
In I6-ADDRESS you enter the local IPv6 address at which the host can be addressed at this LAN together with the IPv6 prefix length.
I6-ADDRESS=<c-string 1..49>
In I6-ADDRESS you enter the local IPv6 address at which the host can be addressed at this LAN together with the IPv6 prefix length.
(Syntax: IPv6 address/IPv6 prefix length)
INTADR=<x-string 1..40>
Using INTADR, you specify the local ISO Internet address, with which the host is addressed on this LAN.
PROFIL=(,(IP,IPV6,INTF),CSMACD),...
The LAN node is an ETHERNET-LAN via which the Layer 3 protocol IP and IPv6 together with the Layer 3 protocol ISO8473 Full Internet are operated.
IPADR=<composed-name 7..15> / <x-string 1..8> / list-poss(4): <integer 0..255>
Using IPADR, you specify the local IP address, with which the host is addressed on this LAN.
IPSNMASK=...
Definition of the IP subnet mask used on this LAN.
IPSNMASK= *default
The IP subnet mask used on this LAN is derived from the IP address (IPADR operand).
IPSNMASK=<composed-name 7..15> / <x-string 1..8> / list-poss (4): <integer 0..255>
IP subnet mask used on this LAN.
I6-ADDRESS=
In I6-ADDRESS you enter the local IPv6 address at which the host can be addressed at this LAN together with the IPv6 prefix length.
I6-ADDRESS=<c-string 1..49>
In I6-ADDRESS you enter the local IPv6 address at which the host can be addressed at this LAN together with the IPv6 prefix length.
(Syntax: IPv6 address/IPv6 prefix length)
INTADR=<x-string 1..40>
Using INTADR, you specify the local ISO Internet address, with which the host is addressed on this LAN.
DEV=list-poss(2):<device 2..4>
Mnemonic device names for the line.
The two device names (listed) describe the following devices:
1. Device name : write device
2. Device name : read device
LANADR=...
Using LANADR, you specify the Ethernet address of the connection to this LAN. You must specify a LAN address if you want to operate a partner system with the profile (ISO4,INT0) via this line connection.
LANADR= *none
The Ethernet address of the LAN channel adapter is to be used.
LANADR=<x-string 1..12>
Ethernet address of the connection to this LAN.
The original Ethernet address of the LAN channel adapter is overwritten with the specified Ethernet address.
MAX-LPDU-SIZE=<integer 1514..10240>
With MAX-LPDU-SIZE you specify the maximum frame data length on the line in bytes.
Default: 1514 for CSMACD
HOST=...
With HOST, you specify the name of the host to which the LAN node is connected.
HOST= *default
The name of the default host (host name from the DCSTART or DCOPT command) is used as the host name.
HOST=<host-name 1..8>
Name of the host to which the LAN node is connected.
ACT=...
Specifies whether the LAN node is activated.
ACT=YES
The LAN node is activated.
ACT=NO
The LAN node is not activated.
SLOW-POLL=...
Defines the SLOW-POLL behavior for lines to LAN nodes.
SLOW-POLL is only set if the affected connection is not active.
SLOW-POLL= *std
The general SLOW-POLL default setting (MODIFY-BCAM-OPTION command) is used.
SLOW-POLL=ON
Causes automatic reactivation following a line failure. This reactivation is attempted every 15 seconds until it succeeds or until a BCDAC or BCOUT command is issued.
SLOW-POLL=OFF
No reactivation following a line failure.
CONFIGURATION=...
The operand specifies whether or not the network configuration for the line connection is modified using the routing protocol function or as a result of line failures or variable activation speeds. The specification is only possible for line connections with the L3 profile IP, IPv6 or INTF exist.
CONFIGURATION=UPDATE
Route modifications resulting from routing protocol functions lead to modifications to the BCAM routing tables and remain effective for this BCAM session.
CONFIGURATION=PRIMARY
Route modifications resulting from routing protocol functions are canceled. The original configuration information is used again.
CONFIGURATION=NO
Route modifications resulting from routing protocol functions are not permitted.
Command logging
For reasons of compatibility, positive acknowledgments are supplied in news BCA0763, and negative acknowledgments in news BCA0762, followed by the message NBR0740. In addition, for positive acknowledgments, the messages BCA083F, BCA083E and BCA0631 may also appear.
A description of the error messages that may be issued during command processing is provided in the table below.
Command return codes
(SC2) | Maincode | Meaning |
| CMD0001 | Command successfully processed |
| BCA0621 | Start-up aborted |
| BCA0768 | Syntax error in command |
| BCA0833 | Name already defined |
| BCA0814 | BCAM is being terminated abnormally |
| BCA0816 | BCAM is terminating |
| BCA0766 | BCAM is not active |