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Setting Global Values

To set values that affect more than one aspect of Cisco TCP/IP Suite, use the Global tab in the Configuration Utility.

To set global values:

  1. Start the Configuration Utility and choose the Global tab.
  2. Enter the workstation's name in the PC Host Name field, such as SQUIRREL.
  3. Specify the workstation's domain name in the Local Domain Name field. The name should not include the workstation's host name. For example, if the fully qualified host name is SQUIRREL.YOYODYNE.COM, enter YOYODYNE.COM in the Local Domain Name field.
  4. In Windows 3.x, choose your local time zone from the Time Zone drop-down list.
  5. Check Enable IP Forwarding if you want your machine to act as a gateway router for IP packets when connecting to networks using both a serial and LAN interface.

    IP forwarding can bypass firewalls and other security measures on your network. For example, if you make a serial connection to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider while you are connected to your corporation's LAN, and you enable IP forwarding, your corporation's LAN might be accessible by anyone on the Internet. Check with your network administrator before enabling IP forwarding

  6. In the Desktop Options group, check the Cheetah Icon Visible When Active check box to display the cheetah icon when the stack is running. To hide the cheetah icon when the stack is running, clear the Cheetah Icon Visible When Active check box.
  7. In the Desktop Options group, check the Cheetah Icon Animated check box to animate the cheetah when the stack is running. To display the cheetah as a stationary icon, clear the Cheetah Icon Animated check box.
  8. When finished with the Configuration Utility, click Done and save your changes.


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