LAN Emulation Connections (Platform Notes: The SunATM Driver Software)

Platform Notes: The SunATM Driver Software

LAN Emulation Connections

There are several connections established at all times when a host is a member of an emulated LAN. The following table outlines the various LAN Emulation-related connections that should be on a LAN Emulation client (LEC).

Note -

Use the command qccstat(1M) to view all existing connections for a given interface.

Table 5-1 LAN Emulation Connections


VCC	Endpoints	Comments
Configuration Direct	LEC --> LECS	This connection is not required to remain open after the initial join of the emulated LAN, and thus may time out after a host has joined the LAN.
Control Direct	LEC --> LES	Point-to-point connection over which the host may send LE ARP requests and receive responses from the LES.
Control Distribute	LES --> LEC	Point-to-multipoint connection over which the LES may send administrative information to all hosts. Hosts may not send on this connection.
Multicast Send	LEC --> BUS	Point-to-point connection over which the host may send broadcast messages to the BUS. A limited amount of data is also allowed on this connection.
Multicast Forward	BUS --> LEC	Point-to-multipoint connection over which the BUS sends broadcast messages. Hosts may not send on this connection.