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Configuring Frame RelayFrame Relay Configuration Task ListFigure 22Typical Frame Relay ConfigurationV.35DSU/CSU4-wire T1Public FrameRelay networkRouterV.3562863RouterThe Frame Relay interface actually consists of one physical connection between the network server andthe switch that provides the service. This single physical connection provides direct connectivity to eachdevice on a network.Frame Relay Configuration Task ListYou must follow certain required, basic steps to enable Frame Relay for your network. In addition, youcan customize Frame Relay for your particular network needs and monitor Frame Relay connections.The following sections outline these tasks:• Enabling Frame Relay Encapsulation on an Interface (Required)• Configuring Dynamic or Static Address Mapping (Required)NoteFrame Relay encapsulation is a prerequisite for any Frame Relay commands on an interface.The tasks described in the following sections are used to enhance or customize your Frame Relay:• Configuring the LMI (Optional)• Configuring Frame Relay SVCs (Optional)• Configuring Frame Relay Traffic Shaping (Optional)• Configuring Frame Relay Switching (Optional)• Customizing Frame Relay for Your Network (Optional)• Monitoring and Maintaining the Frame Relay Connections (Optional)See the section “Frame Relay Configuration Examples” at the end of this chapter for ideas about how toconfigure Frame Relay on your network. See the chapter “Frame Relay Commands” in the Cisco IOSWide-Area Networking Command Reference for information about the Frame Relay commands listed inthe following tasks. Use the index or search online for documentation of other commands.Enabling Frame Relay Encapsulation on an InterfaceTo enable Frame Relay encapsulation on the interface level, use the following commands beginning inglobal configuration mode:3