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Assigning Internet Addresses 39
Figure 4 Assigning an IP Address to a bridge/router Port
For additional information on Internet addresses and subnet masks, see Using
Enterprise OS Software. After assigning an Internet address or addresses to the
bridge/router or tunnel switch, go to Chapter 1 in Using Enterprise OS Software.
Obtaining an
Internet Address
If you want to connect your TCP/IP network to the Internet, you must obtain a
unique address from the central authority, the InterNIC. This central authority
provides the following services:
■ Registration Services
Assists in registering networks and domains, and assigns network numbers and
other entities to the Internet community.
■ Directory and Database Services
Maintains lists of FTP sites, various types of servers available on the Internet,
white and yellow page directories, library catalogs, and data archives. For more
information, phone (908) 668-6587 or use network mail
(admin@ds.internic.net).
■ Information Services
Offers information about how to get connected to the Internet, pointers to
network tools and resources, and seminars on various topics held in locations
around the country. For more information, phone (800) 444-4345 or use
network mail (info@internic.net).
The Registration Service of the InterNIC assigns a globally unique network number,
leaving responsibility for assigning a unique local host number to the network
administrator.
To obtain a unique Internet address, contact the following organization:
Network Solutions
Attn: InterNIC Registration Services
505 Huntmar Park Drive
Herndon, VA 22070
1-703-742-4777
800-444-4345 (Referral Desk)
Network mail: HOSTMASTER@RS.INTERNIC.NET
For customers in Europe (including the former Soviet Union and the Middle East),
contact the Reseaux IP European (RIPE) Network Coordination Center in the
Netherlands using telephone number 3120592 5065.
All other customers abroad should contact Network Solutions at the telephone
number given above for assistance in locating network providers in your region.
Network A
Assign an IP address
to Port 1 so that the
bridge/router can boot
from the TFTP server
Assign an IP address
to Port 2 so that the
host can access the
bridge/router via Telnet
Network B
Bridge/Router
Port 1
Port 2
Host
TFTP
192.1.5.4
192.1.5.1 192.1.3.1
192.1.3.2
OSI
host
OSI
host