Avaya Configuring IPX Services User Manual

Part No. 117369-B Rev. 00June 1998BayRS Version 12.20Site Manager Software Version 6.20 BCC Version 4.00 Configuring IPX Services

x117369-B Rev. 00Entering the Hop Count ...5-129Setting the Time

Configuring IPX Services5-26117369-B Rev. 00If you enter a host number, the circuit adopts that value as the MAC address at which this interface can r

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-27 Enabling Source Routing for an Interface on a Token Ring CircuitYou can enable or disable source routing for an in

Configuring IPX Services5-28117369-B Rev. 00Using Site ManagerTo enable or disable source routing for an IPX interface on a token ring circuit, comple

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-29 Using the BCCTo enter a WAN broadcast address, navigate to the IPX interface prompt (for example, box; ethernet 2/

Configuring IPX Services5-30117369-B Rev. 00You can accept the default value, or enter a WAN multicast address to send all multicast traffic through t

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-31 Responding to IPX Watchdog PacketsYou can enable or disable a router from responding locally to broadcast IPX watc

Configuring IPX Services5-32117369-B Rev. 00Using Site ManagerTo enable or disable a router from responding locally to watchdog packets, complete the

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-33 Using Site ManagerTo specify the amount of time to transmit 1 byte of data, complete the following tasks: Specifyi

Configuring IPX Services5-34117369-B Rev. 00Using Site ManagerTo specify the data throughput, complete the following tasks: Setting the Stabilization

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-35 Using Site ManagerTo specify the RIP/SAP delay period, complete the following tasks: Handling Packets Associated w

117369-B Rev. 00xiIPX NetBIOS Static Route Parameters ... A-48Adjacent Hosts Conf

Configuring IPX Services5-36117369-B Rev. 00Bay Networks router software lets you select the basis on which an IPX router makes its routing decisions

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-37 Routers maintain route tables by exchanging RIP request and response packets. A RIP request packet specifies the d

Configuring IPX Services5-38117369-B Rev. 00Enabling RIP on the RouterYou can enable or disable RIP on a circuit. By default RIP is not enabled on the

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-39 Using Site ManagerTo enable RIP on the router, complete these tasks; Choosing the Routing MethodYou can specify a

Configuring IPX Services5-40117369-B Rev. 00Bay Networks recommends using the default (tick-based) method. Note that every node on the network must us

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-41 Setting a Cost for an InterfaceYou can set the cost (number of ticks or hops) for an interface. The value you ente

Configuring IPX Services5-42117369-B Rev. 00Figure 5-3. IPX Configurable RIP Interface CostYou can set the cost (number of ticks or hops) for an inter

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-43 Using the BCCTo specify the routing cost for an interface, navigate to the IPX interface prompt (or example, box;

Configuring IPX Services5-44117369-B Rev. 00Using the BCCTo specify the maximum number of hops, navigate to the global IPX prompt (for example, box; i

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-45 Do not change the default value of this parameter unless you are an expert IPX user (for example, a Bay Networks T

xii117369-B Rev. 00Appendix C Common Service Types and IdentifiersAppendix D Sample IPX ConfigurationConfiguration Particulars ...

Configuring IPX Services5-46117369-B Rev. 00Enabling RIP Listen and Supply FunctionsThe IPX router lets you determine whether the IPX router learns ro

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-47 Using Site ManagerTo specify whether IPX transmits and/or receives periodic or triggered RIP updates, complete the

Configuring IPX Services5-48117369-B Rev. 00Using Site ManagerConfigurable RIP TimersYou can extend the standard 60-second IPX periodic RIP advertisem

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-49 For example, in Figure 5-4, if router R1 is configured to issue periodic RIP advertisements every 240 seconds over

Configuring IPX Services5-50117369-B Rev. 00Note that increasing the value of the age multiplier can cause routes to take longer to age out; decreasin

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-51 Using Site ManagerAdjusting the RIP Packet SizeBy default the size of a RIP update packet is 432 bytes. You should

Configuring IPX Services5-52117369-B Rev. 00Using Site ManagerEnabling Multicast Transmission of RIP PacketsBy default, the IPX router broadcasts RIP

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-53 Using the BCCTo use multicasting, first enable multicasting and then specify a WAN multicast address.To enable mul

Configuring IPX Services5-54117369-B Rev. 00Using Site ManagerTo use multicasting, complete the following tasks:Configurable Split HorizonThe Split Ho

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-55 Figure 5-5. Split Horizon Enabled in a Fully Meshed NetworkNon-Fully Meshed NetworksA non-fully meshed network is

117369-B Rev. 00xiiiFiguresFigure 3-1. Multiple IPX Interfaces per Physical Circuit ...3-9Figure 3-2. Frame

Configuring IPX Services5-56117369-B Rev. 00Figure 5-6 shows a sample non-fully meshed network with Split Horizon disabled.Figure 5-6. Split Horizon D

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-57 Using the BCCTo enable Split Horizon, navigate to the IPX RIP interface prompt (for example, box; ethernet 2/1; i

Configuring IPX Services5-58117369-B Rev. 00Updating Routers about a Failed RouteBy default, when a circuit goes down on a router, the router immediat

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-59 Using Site ManagerAdvertising Default Routes in RIP PacketsA RIP packet does not normally include a default route

Configuring IPX Services5-60117369-B Rev. 00Using Site ManagerTo advertise default routes in RIP packets, complete the following tasks:Accepting Defau

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-61 Using Site ManagerTo specify whether a RIP interface accepts the default route in RIP packets, complete the follow

Configuring IPX Services5-62117369-B Rev. 00Using the BCCWhen you first configure SAP on an interface, it is automatically enabled. To change SAP’s st

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-63 network resources (users, groups, servers, file volumes, printers, and so on) in a hierarchical tree structure. Ne

Configuring IPX Services5-64117369-B Rev. 00By default, each SAP packet can contain up to seven Service Advertising updates. This number is configurab

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-65 Using the BCCTo configure SAP timers, you must configure the SAP update interval and age multiplier for informatio

xiv117369-B Rev. 00Figure A-7. IPX RIP Circuit Window ... A-35Figure A-8. IPX SA

Configuring IPX Services5-66117369-B Rev. 00Using Site ManagerTo configure SAP timers, complete the following tasks:SAP via Default RouteA SAP adverti

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-67 Using the BCCTo enable SAP advertising via the default route, navigate to the global IPX prompt (for example, box;

Configuring IPX Services5-68117369-B Rev. 00When you enable both the listen and supply mode, the IPX router performs both the listen and supply mode f

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-69 Using Site ManagerDetermining the Pace of SAP PacketsThe SAP pace determines the frequency, in packets per second,

Configuring IPX Services5-70117369-B Rev. 00Using the BCCTo specify the RIP pace, navigate to the IPX SAP interface prompt (for example, box; etherne

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-71 Adjusting the SAP Packet SizeBy default the size of a SAP update packet is 480 bytes. You should leave the SAP pac

Configuring IPX Services5-72117369-B Rev. 00Responding to SAP Nearest Server RequestsYou can specify whether you want the router to respond to SAP get

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-73 Using a Multicast AddressBy default, when you specify SAP on a router, the router uses a multicast address to send

Configuring IPX Services5-74117369-B Rev. 00Saving the Service NameBy default, a router will save all 48 bytes in the service name field of SAP packet

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-75 Transmitting and Receiving SAP Updates over the Same InterfaceThe IPX router, by default, uses split horizon updat

117369-B Rev. 00xvTablesTable 2-1. LAN Circuit and Frame Support for IPX Interfaces ...2-4Table 2-2. WAN Circuit and

Configuring IPX Services5-76117369-B Rev. 00Using Site ManagerUpdating Routers about a Failed ServiceBy default, the router performs immediate SAP upd

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-77 For example, to cause the router to know about state changes immediately, enter:triggered-update enabledUsing Site

Configuring IPX Services5-78117369-B Rev. 00Alternatively, you can disable SAP entirely on an individual-interface basis or disable just the SAP immed

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-79 Using Site ManagerTo reduce traffic and disable immediate updates, complete the following tasks:A service sends an

Configuring IPX Services5-80117369-B Rev. 00Figure 5-7. Static Service Network ConfigurationFigure 5-8 shows another example, in which a SAP filter is

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-81 Figure 5-8. IPX SAP Filters Prohibiting SAP BroadcastsYou add, edit, or delete static services through the IPX Sta

Configuring IPX Services5-82117369-B Rev. 00Using the BCCWhen you first configure a static service, by default it ie enabled. To change the state of a

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-83 Specifying the Network Address of a ServiceWhen you are using a static service, the network address for the servic

Configuring IPX Services5-84117369-B Rev. 00Specifying the Address of the Host that Provides a ServiceYou must specify the address of a remote IPX hos

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-85 Assigning a Symbolic Name to Your ServiceYou must assign a symbolic name to the service you want to advertise. Use

Configuring IPX Services5-86117369-B Rev. 00Using Site ManagerTo assign a symbolic name to the service you want to advertise, complete the following t

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-87 Using the BCCTo change the service type for a static service, navigate to the IPX static service prompt (for examp

Configuring IPX Services5-88117369-B Rev. 00Entering the Socket Address of a ServiceYou must enter a socket address consisting of 4 hexadecimal charac

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-89 Entering the Hop CountEnter the number of router hops that exist between a router and a specific remote Novell ser

Configuring IPX Services5-90117369-B Rev. 00Customizing NetBIOS Static RoutingNetBIOS establishes sessions (logical connections) and allows for commun

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-91 In Figure 5-9, for example, when end system ES2 wants to find and establish a connection to a NetBIOS application

Configuring IPX Services5-92117369-B Rev. 00Using the BCCWhen you initially activate the static route record, you must supply the symbolic name of the

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-93 Entering the Name of the NetBIOS Target ServerWhen you send NetBIOS packet over a network, you must specify the na

Configuring IPX Services5-94117369-B Rev. 00Using Site ManagerTo specify the name of the NetBIOS target server, complete the following tasks:Entering

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-95 Using the BCCWhen you activate the NetBIOS static route record, you must specify the address of a destination netw

117369-B Rev. 00xvii About This GuideIf you are responsible for configuring IPX, you need to read this guide.You can now use the Bay Command Console (

Configuring IPX Services5-96117369-B Rev. 00Directing a NetBIOS Packet Using Nonstandard Static RoutingYou can direct a NetBIOS packet through a netwo

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-97 Using the BCCTo enable Novell certification, navigate to the global IPX prompt (for example box; ipx) and enter:no

Configuring IPX Services5-98117369-B Rev. 00• NetBIOS broadcast packets are sent to all accessible host IDs on all accessible IPX networks. • NetBIOS

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-99 Using Site ManagerTo configure NetBIOS broadcast filters on an interface, complete these tasks:Site Manager Proced

Configuring IPX Services5-100117369-B Rev. 00When you enable an IPX interface to accept NetBIOS broadcasts, the IPX router accepts NetBIOS broadcast p

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-101 Figure 5-11. NetBIOS Packet FlowYou must enable an IPX interface to accept or deliver NetBIOS boradcasts for deli

Configuring IPX Services5-102117369-B Rev. 00As another example, in Figure 5-12, NetBIOS broadcasts from the end system ES1 on network A are accepted

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-103 Using the BCCTo make the adjacent host active, you must first configure an adjacent host on an IPX interface. To

Configuring IPX Services5-104117369-B Rev. 00Using Site ManagerTo specify the state of the adjacent host, complete the following tasks:Entering the ID

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-105 Using the BCCWhen you first configure an adjacent host, you must supply the host ID of the adjacent host. To conf

Configuring IPX Servicesxviii117369-B Rev. 00Before You BeginBefore using this guide, you must complete the following procedures. For a new router:• I

Configuring IPX Services5-106117369-B Rev. 00Entering a WAN AddressIf the interface you are configuring is on an ATM or SMDS network, supply a WAN add

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-107 Using Site ManagerTo specify the WAN address, complete the following tasks:Site Manager ProcedureYou do this Syst

Configuring IPX Services5-108117369-B Rev. 00Creating a Frame Relay SVC to an Adjacent HostYou can create a frame relay SVC to an adjacent host. You m

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-109 To identify the type of number used to establish an SVC to the adjacent host, navigate to the adjacent host promp

Configuring IPX Services5-110117369-B Rev. 00Using Site ManagerTo create an SVC to an adjacent host, complete the following tasks:Site Manager Procedu

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-111 Dial ServicesA dial service provides access to a switched network by means of a dial-up line (also called a switc

Configuring IPX Services5-112117369-B Rev. 00Using Dial-on-Demand ServiceDial-on-demand supports synchronous lines (RS232, V.35, RS422, and X.21) and

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-113 Figure 5-13. Dial-on-Demand ServiceUsing Static Routing with Dial-on-DemandAs part of its standard operation, IPX

Configuring IPX Services5-114117369-B Rev. 00Tips for Using Dial-on-Demand with IPXThe following suggestions may help improve overall system efficienc

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-115 Without local watchdog acknowledgment, each time a server sends an IPX watchdog packet to a logically connected c

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Configuring IPX Services5-116117369-B Rev. 00Using Site ManagerTo configure the router to use local watchdog acknowledgment, complete the following ta

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-117 Once you have enabled dial optimized routing on a dial on demand circuit, the only times the router sends routing

Configuring IPX Services5-118117369-B Rev. 00Default IPX Dial Optimized Routing FiltersWhen you enable IPX on a dial-optimized routing circuit, severa

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-119 Using Site ManagerTo change the update interval period, complete the following tasks:Configuring the Routing Upda

Configuring IPX Services5-120117369-B Rev. 00Determining the Frequency of Scheduled Updates By default, IPX sends out scheduled updates every 60 secon

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-121 Using Site ManagerTo regulate the frequency of broadcasts, complete the following tasks:You must enable IPX watch

Configuring IPX Services5-122117369-B Rev. 00• You reduce the cost of administering Bay Networks routers installed across your network, compared to th

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-123 RIP and SAP timer settings should be the same on both sides of the WAN. Refer to the sections “Configurable RIP T

Configuring IPX Services5-124117369-B Rev. 00Using Static RoutesA static route specifies a transmission path between networks.The static route feature

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-125 Static route support lets you identify the next interface and next router in the path toward a destination networ

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Configuring IPX Servicesxx117369-B Rev. 00LSAP link service access pointMAC media access controlMAU media access unitMDI-X Media-Dependent Interface w

Configuring IPX Services5-126117369-B Rev. 00IPX static routes are user-specified routing table entries. Static routes, like routes learned through RI

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-127 Using Site ManagerTo specify the network address, complete the following tasks: Entering the Next-Hop HostWith th

Configuring IPX Services5-128117369-B Rev. 00Using the BCCWhen you first create a static route, you must supply a target network address. To modify th

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-129 Entering the Hop CountThe IPX router uses a hop count when determining the best route for a datagram to follow. T

Configuring IPX Services5-130117369-B Rev. 00Setting the Timer TicksWith the static route feature, you specify the number of 1/18th-second timer ticks

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-131 Using Site ManagerTo specify the number of timer ticks, complete the following tasks: Using Route FiltersYou can

Configuring IPX Services5-132117369-B Rev. 00The filter ID and the mask definition work together to determine which addresses are filtered on the inte

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-133 Using SAP FiltersBriefly, a filter is a pattern for matching a service name or service network. The router scans

Configuring IPX Services5-134117369-B Rev. 00Using the BCCTo specify that a SAP filter accept incoming service information, navigate to the route filt

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-135 Using Site ManagerTo specify the filter mode, complete the following tasks:Figure 5-15 shows an example of SAP ou

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Configuring IPX Services5-136117369-B Rev. 00In this example, a SAP filter configured on router R1 prevents SAP advertisements and updates pertaining

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-137 Using the BCCTo specify a SAP filter’s action, navigate to the route filter prompt (for example, box; ipx/00023

Configuring IPX Services5-138117369-B Rev. 00Using SAP Filters at the Network LevelYou can filter service information pertaining to entire networks by

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-139 To configure a filter’s action, navigate to the route filter prompt (for example, box; ipx/00023456; route-fil

Configuring IPX Services5-140117369-B Rev. 00The IPX router with an outbound filter configured on an interface includes information about a service in

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-141 The wildcard characters are:* (Asterisk) matches any number of instances (zero or more) of the previous character

Configuring IPX Services5-142117369-B Rev. 00Using Pattern Matching with SAP FiltersYou can also filter SAP packets by, matching a filter pattern that

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-143 You can also construct longer filters by combining (that is, concatenating) these single-character regular expres

Configuring IPX Services5-144117369-B Rev. 00Table 5-2. Concatenation Rules and OperatorsRule/Operator Interpretation?(Question Mark)A single-characte

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-145 The server name filters take precedence over the service network filters. Both service name and service network f

Configuring IPX Servicesxxii117369-B Rev. 00How to Get HelpIf you purchased a service contract for your Bay Networks product from a distributor or aut

Configuring IPX Services5-146117369-B Rev. 00For example, you may want to advertise from an IPX interface only one type of service (type 4) belonging

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-147 ExampleUsing Site Manager, open the IPX Service Network Filters window, and for the Target Network (hex) and Targ

Configuring IPX Services5-148117369-B Rev. 00Using the BCCTo activate the service name filters feature, you must first configure a service name filter

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-149 Using Site ManagerTo activate the service name filters feature, complete the following tasks:Entering the Target

Configuring IPX Services5-150117369-B Rev. 00Using the BCCTo specify the service name or filter type, navigate to the service name filter prompt (for

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-151 Entering the Target Service TypeIf you are using a service name filter, you must specify the type of server that

Configuring IPX Services5-152117369-B Rev. 00Setting the Filter PriorityEnter a decimal value that indicates this filter’s priority relative to other

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-153 Applying Filters to Inbound or Outbound PacketsYou can apply the service name filter to inbound packets, outbound

Configuring IPX Services5-154117369-B Rev. 00Using Site ManagerTo apply the service name filter, complete the following tasks:Specifying the ProtocolW

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-155 Using the BCCTo apply an outbound filter to services learned on a specified protocol, navigate to the service nam

117369-B Rev. 001-1 Chapter 1Starting IPX ServicesIPX is the network-layer routing protocol used in the NetWare environment. The primary tasks of IPX

Configuring IPX Services5-156117369-B Rev. 00Specifying How to Process SAP AdvertisementsYou can specify how the router should process any SAP adverti

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-157 Using Site ManagerTo specify how the router should process SAP advertisements, complete the following tasks:Speci

Configuring IPX Services5-158117369-B Rev. 00By default, the cost is set to 1. A zero cost indicates that the route’s actual cost should be used.Using

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-159 Using Site ManagerTo assign a cost for a static service filter, complete the following tasks:Source Route Bridge

Configuring IPX Services5-160117369-B Rev. 00All traffic is source route bridged within the local token ring environment. Routable traffic intended fo

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-161 Figure 5-16. IPX Routers Source Routing across a Token Ring NetworkThe transition to network-layer routing outsid

Configuring IPX Services5-162117369-B Rev. 00Using the BCCTo configure source route end station support on each interface, configure IPX on a token ri

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-163 IPX Ping SupportThe Bay Networks Site Manager supports the IPX ping feature, which uses an IPX diagnostic packet

Configuring IPX Services5-164117369-B Rev. 00• Client sends get_nearest_service/get_nearest_directory_server SAP requestA client sends this request to

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-165 The client sends a Network Core Protocol (NCP) create connection request to the server. The request includes the

Configuring IPX Services1-2117369-B Rev. 00Starting IPXIPX can operate over LAN or WAN media. This section describes how to get IPX and, optionally, I

Configuring IPX Services5-166117369-B Rev. 00Figure 5-17. Sample IPX NetworkTokenRingClientAClientBClientDClientFClientEClientCPrint serverHost 1File

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-167 Deleting IPX from the RouterYou can use the BCC or Site Manger to delete IPX from the router.Using the BCCTo dele

Configuring IPX Services5-168117369-B Rev. 00

117369-B Rev. 00A-1Appendix ASite Manager IPX ParametersThis appendix explains all the IPX parameters and how to use them if you want to customize an

Configuring IPX ServicesA-2117369-B Rev. 00Figure A-1. IPX Configuration windowParameter: Configured Network Number (hex)Path: Configuration Manager &

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-3Note: The Configured Network Number parameter is active only for circuits that are not configured as IPX

Configuring IPX ServicesA-4117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Configured EncapsPath: Configuration Manager > Select Protocols > IPX > InterfacesDefau

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-5Parameter: IPXWANPath: Configuration Manager > Select Protocols > IPX > InterfacesDefault: Enab

Configuring IPX ServicesA-6117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Negotiated Protocol(s)Path: Configuration Manager > Select Protocols > IPX > Interfaces

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-7IPXWAN Configuration ParametersThe IPX configuration parameters enable you to get IPX using IPXWAN servi

Starting IPX Services117369-B Rev. 001-3 b.Configure an IPX interface on the physical interface.To configure an IPX interface on a physical interface,

Configuring IPX ServicesA-8117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Primary Net Number (hex)Path: Configuration Manager > Select Protocols > IPX > Enable I

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-9IPX Global ParametersThe IPX global parameters determine the way IPX works on the router. You access the

Configuring IPX ServicesA-10117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: EnablePath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > GlobalDefault: EnableOptions: En

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-11Parameter: Router Host Number (hex)Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > GlobalDefau

Configuring IPX ServicesA-12117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Primary Net Number (hex)Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > GlobalDefault:

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-13IPX Advanced Global ParametersIPX advanced global parameters enable you to fine tune the way IPX runs o

Configuring IPX ServicesA-14117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Routing MethodPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Global > Advanced Def

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-15Parameter: Maximum PathPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Global > AdvancedDef

Configuring IPX ServicesA-16117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Maximum Path SplitsPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Global > Advance

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-17Parameter: Destination CountPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Global > Advanc

Configuring IPX Services1-4117369-B Rev. 003.Use IPX.After you supply the required settings to configure IPX globally, on a LAN interface, or on a WAN

Configuring IPX ServicesA-18117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Host CountPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Global > AdvancedDefault:

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-19Parameter: Aging Pending FrequencyPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Global >

Configuring IPX ServicesA-20117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: SAP via Default RoutePath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Global > Advan

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-21Parameter: Novell Certification ConformancePath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Glo

Configuring IPX ServicesA-22117369-B Rev. 00IPX Interface ParametersIPX interface parameters determine how IPX behaves on individual router interfaces

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-23Parameter: EnablePath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > InterfacesDefault: EnableOpti

Configuring IPX ServicesA-24117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Cost Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > InterfacesDefault: 0 (for hop- or

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-25Parameter: Host Number (hex)Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > InterfacesDefault:

Configuring IPX ServicesA-26117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Configured EncapsPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > InterfacesDefault: Ci

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-27Parameter: NetBIOS AcceptPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > InterfacesDefault: Di

Starting IPX Services117369-B Rev. 001-5 Each service under IPX has configurable attributes. To determine what these arrtibutes are, enter the service

Configuring IPX ServicesA-28117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: FR Broadcast (hex)Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > InterfacesDefault: 0

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-29Parameter: IPX Watchdog SpoofingPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > InterfacesDefa

Configuring IPX ServicesA-30117369-B Rev. 00IPX Change Circuit ParametersIPX change circuit parameters modify the way IPX runs over a particular circu

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-31Figure A-6. IPX Change Circuit WindowParameter: Configured Network Number (hex)Path: Configuration Mana

Configuring IPX ServicesA-32117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Configured EncapsPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Interfaces > Circu

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-33Parameter: IPXWANPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Interfaces > Circuit >

Configuring IPX ServicesA-34117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Negotiated Protocol(s)Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Interfaces >

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-35IPX RIP Circuit ParametersIPX RIP circuit parameters determine the way RIP behaves on a particular circ

Configuring IPX ServicesA-36117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: EnablePath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Interfaces > RIP Default: Ena

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-37Parameter: PacePath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Interfaces > RIPDefault: 18

Configuring IPX Services1-6117369-B Rev. 005.Select IPX or RIP/SAP (which automatically selects IPX as well) from the Select Protocols window.If you s

Configuring IPX ServicesA-38117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Packet SizePath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Interfaces > RIPDefault:

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-39Parameter: Split HorizonPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Interfaces > RIPDef

Configuring IPX ServicesA-40117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Default Route SupplyPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Interfaces > RI

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-41IPX SAP Circuit ParametersIPX SAP circuit parameters determine the way SAP works on a particular circui

Configuring IPX ServicesA-42117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: ModePath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Interfaces > SAPDefault: Listen

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-43Parameter: Update Interval (sec)Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Interfaces >

Configuring IPX ServicesA-44117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Packet SizePath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Interfaces > SAPDefault:

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-45Parameter: Save Full NamePath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Interfaces > SAPDe

Configuring IPX ServicesA-46117369-B Rev. 00IPX NetBIOS Static Route Configuration ParametersIPX NetBIOS static route configuration parameters establi

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-47Parameter: Target ServerPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > NetBIOS Static Routes

Starting IPX Services117369-B Rev. 001-7 -- FDDI circuits support LSAP and SNAP frames.-- HSSI circuits support PPP and SNAP frames.-- ISDN circuits s

Configuring IPX ServicesA-48117369-B Rev. 00IPX NetBIOS Static Route ParametersIPX NetBIOS static route parameters determine the location of a NetBIOS

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-49Parameter: EnablePath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > NetBIOS Static RoutesDefault:

Configuring IPX ServicesA-50117369-B Rev. 00Adjacent Hosts Configuration ParametersIPX adjacent hosts configuration parameters establish an adjacent h

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-51Parameter: Host Address (hex)Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filter Tab

Configuring IPX ServicesA-52117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Remote Party Sub-AddressPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filter

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-53IPX Adjacent Hosts ParametersIPX adjacent hosts parameters determine the location of an adjacent host.

Configuring IPX ServicesA-54117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: WAN NumberPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filter Tables > Ad

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-55Parameter: Remote Party Sub-AddressPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filt

Configuring IPX ServicesA-56117369-B Rev. 00IPX Static Route Configuration ParametersFigure A-13. IPX Static Route Configuration WindowParameter: Targ

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-57Parameter: Next Hop Host (hex)Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filter Ta

117369-B Rev. 00iiiBay Networks, Inc. Software License AgreementNOTICE: Please carefully read this license agreement before copying or using the accom

Configuring IPX Services1-8117369-B Rev. 00If you enabled IPXWAN services in the IPX Configuration window, the IPXWAN Configuration window appears. Yo

Configuring IPX ServicesA-58117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: TicksPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filter Tables > Static

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-59IPX Static Route Parameter DescriptionsFigure A-14. IPX Static Routes WindowParameter: EnablePath: Conf

Configuring IPX ServicesA-60117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Hop CountPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filter Tables > Sta

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-61IPX Static Service Configuration ParametersThis section describes all parameters shown in the IPX Stati

Configuring IPX ServicesA-62117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Service Type (hex)Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filter Tables

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-63Parameter: Host Number (hex)Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filter Tabl

Configuring IPX ServicesA-64117369-B Rev. 00IPX Static Service ParametersThis section describes all parameters shown in the IPX Static Services window

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-65Parameter: EnablePath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filter Tables > Sta

Configuring IPX ServicesA-66117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Socket (hex)Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filter Tables >

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-67Route Filter Configuration ParametersThis section describes all parameters shown in the IPX Route Filte

117369-B Rev. 002-1 Chapter 2IPX ConceptsThis chapter describes some IPX concepts you will need to know before you begin configuring an interface on a

Configuring IPX ServicesA-68117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Target Network Mask (hex) Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filte

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-69IPX Route Filter ParametersThis section describes how to set all the parameters shown on the IPX Route

Configuring IPX ServicesA-70117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Target Network (hex) Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filter Tab

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-71Parameter: Filter PriorityPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filter Tables

Configuring IPX ServicesA-72117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: ActionPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filter Table > Route F

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-73Parameter: CostPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filter Table > Route

Configuring IPX ServicesA-74117369-B Rev. 00Service Network Filter Configuration ParametersThis section describes all parameters shown in the IPX Serv

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-75Parameter: Target Network Mask (hex)Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Fil

Configuring IPX ServicesA-76117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Filter PriorityPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filter Tables &g

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-77IPX Service Network Filter ParametersThis section describes all parameters shown in the IPX Service Net

Configuring IPX Services2-2117369-B Rev. 00About the IPX ProtocolThe Internet Packet Exchange protocol is the Novell, Inc., adaptation of the Xerox Ne

Configuring IPX ServicesA-78117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: EnablePath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filter Tables > Net Fi

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-79Parameter: Target Service Type (hex)Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Fil

Configuring IPX ServicesA-80117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: ProtocolPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filter Tables > Net

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-81Parameter: CostPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filter Tables > Net F

Configuring IPX ServicesA-82117369-B Rev. 00IPX Service Name Filter Configuration ParametersThis section describes all parameters shown in the IPX Ser

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-83Parameter: Target Service Type (hex)Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Fil

Configuring IPX ServicesA-84117369-B Rev. 00IPX Service Name Filter Parameters This section describes how to set all parameters shown on the IPX Servi

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-85Parameter: Target Service NamePath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filter Ta

Configuring IPX ServicesA-86117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Filter PriorityPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filter Tables &g

Site Manager IPX Parameters117369-B Rev. 00A-87Parameter: ActionPath: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filter Tables > Nam

IPX Concepts117369-B Rev. 002-3 Network-Level ServicesA Bay Networks router running IPX provides the following network-level support:• Dynamic routing

Configuring IPX ServicesA-88117369-B Rev. 00Parameter: Cost Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IPX > Static/Filter Tables > Name Fi

117369-B Rev. 00B-1 Appendix BBCC show Commands for IPXUse the BCC show command to display configuration and statistical information about IPX service

Configuring IPX ServicesB-2117369-B Rev. 00Commands for IPXThe show ipx <container> command displays information about the router’s dial backup

BCC show Commands for IPX117369-B Rev. 00B-3 show ipx summary The show ipx summary command displays general information about IPX.The output contains

Configuring IPX ServicesB-4117369-B Rev. 00adjacent-hosts The show ipx adjacent-hosts command displays information for configured adjacent hosts.The o

BCC show Commands for IPX117369-B Rev. 00B-5 interfaces [-encaps <method>] [-host <address>] [-net <address>] [-name <symbolic_na

Configuring IPX ServicesB-6117369-B Rev. 00route-filters [-direction <filter_direction>] [-net <address>] [-proto <protocol>] [-acti

BCC show Commands for IPX117369-B Rev. 00B-7 saps The show ipx saps command displays IPX SAP interface record configuration information.The output con

Configuring IPX ServicesB-8117369-B Rev. 00server-network-filters [-direction <filter_direction>] [-net <address>] [-type <filter_type&

BCC show Commands for IPX117369-B Rev. 00B-9 static-netbios-routes [-net <target_net_address>] [-name <target_name>]The show ipx static-ne

Configuring IPX Services2-4117369-B Rev. 00Table 2-1 shows the types of LAN circuits and frame formats supported by Bay Networks routers running IPX.

Configuring IPX ServicesB-10117369-B Rev. 00static-servicesThe show ipx static-services command displays IPX static service table information.The outp

117369-B Rev. 00C-1Appendix CCommon Service Types and IdentifiersTable C-1. Service Types and IdentifiersService TypeHexadecimal IdentifierWildcard FF

Configuring IPX ServicesC-2117369-B Rev. 00NACS 0023 Remote Bridge Server 0024Bridge Server 0026 TCP/IP Gateway (Racal-Datacom) 0027Eicon X.25 Point-t

Common Service Types and Identifiers117369-B Rev. 00C-3WANcopy Utility 0072Cheyenne ARCserv 5.0 Intel 0077TES-NetWare for VMS 007AEmerald Backup/WATCO

Configuring IPX ServicesC-4117369-B Rev. 00CSA SSA 011ACSA STATUS 011BCSA APPC 011ESNA TEST (SAA profile) 0126CSA TRACE 012AUnknown 012ECommunications

Common Service Types and Identifiers117369-B Rev. 00C-5Intel LanDesk Manager 01BFUnknown 01CAShiva Netmodem 01CBLanRover 01CCCastelle FAXPress Server

Configuring IPX ServicesC-6117369-B Rev. 00Multi Server Director 0327Intel NetPort II 0361ECS Cheyenne ARCserv 5.0 Intel 0375Cheyenne ARC Serv 5.0 Int

Common Service Types and Identifiers117369-B Rev. 00C-7Novix TCP/IP support NLM 04DCSiteLock Checks 0520Certus Anti Virus NLM (master) 0523SiteLock Ch

Configuring IPX ServicesC-8117369-B Rev. 00SiteLock Metering VAP/NLM F11FSiteLock F1FFSQL Server (IPX) F503Table C-1. Service Types and Identifiers (c

117369-B Rev. 00D-1Appendix DSample IPX ConfigurationThis appendix provides a sample IPX configuration. Depending on the interface type and service re

IPX Concepts117369-B Rev. 002-5 You can use these tables when you select an encapsulation method on the IPX Configuration window. For more information

Configuring IPX ServicesD-2117369-B Rev. 00Figure D-1. Sample IPX ConfigurationConfiguration ParticularsRouter 1Edit the E21 circuit and add the IPX a

Sample IPX Configuration117369-B Rev. 00D-3Edit the S21 circuit and set the WAN protocol to Standard. Add the IPX and RIP protocols. The IPX Configura

117369-B Rev. 00Index-1Aacceptingdefault configuration parameter values, 1-8accessing IPX parametersusing the Technician Interface, A-9actionSAP filte

Index-2117369-B Rev. 00customer supportprograms, xxiTechnical Solutions Centers, xxiiDdata link layer addresses, 3-12, 4-8datagram, 2-2default configu

117369-B Rev. 00Index-3HHDLC encapsulation, 5-41hopas basis for routing decision, 5-36definition, A-14RIP maximum, 5-39hop count, A-14hostRouter Host

Index-4117369-B Rev. 00logical LAN, 3-8logical network address, 3-8MMaximum Hopsadvanced global parameter, A-16Maximum Pathadvanced global parameter,

117369-B Rev. 00Index-5Packet SizeIPX RIP circuit parameter, A-38IPX SAP circuit parameter, A-44pattern matchingconcatenation rules and operators, 5-1

Index-6117369-B Rev. 00SAP serviceconfiguration parameters, A-61deleting, A-67SAP timerconfigurable, 5-64SAP update packet transmissions frequency, 5-

117369-B Rev. 00Index-7timerconfigurable SAP timers, 5-64RIP (configurable), 5-48RIP and SAP broadcast, 5-121token ringconfiguring host ID numbers, 3-

117369-B Rev. 003-1 Chapter 3Customizing IPX for LAN MediaYou can use IPX services over either a LAN or a WAN. This chapter relates specifically to us

Configuring IPX Services3-2117369-B Rev. 00Assigning a Unique Network NumberWhen you initially add an IPX interface to the router configuration, enter

Customizing IPX for LAN Media117369-B Rev. 003-3 Using Site ManagerTo specify a network number for the IPX network segment associated with an interfac

iv117369-B Rev. 00its own data and information and for maintaining adequate procedures apart from the Software to reconstruct lost or altered files, d

Configuring IPX Services3-4117369-B Rev. 00To enable RIP, navigate to the RIP prompt (for example, box; ethernet 2/1; ipx 00023456; rip 00023456) and

Customizing IPX for LAN Media117369-B Rev. 003-5 You can also enable or disable RIP or SAP services separately. To enable or disable only RIP services

Configuring IPX Services3-6117369-B Rev. 00Choosing a Frame Encapsulation TypeWhen you add an IPX interface to the router configuration, you must spec

Customizing IPX for LAN Media117369-B Rev. 003-7 Using the BCCTo specify the encapsulation method, navigate to the IPX interface prompt (for example,

Configuring IPX Services3-8117369-B Rev. 00Specifying Multiple Interfaces per CircuitYou can configure one or more IPX interfaces per physical circuit

Customizing IPX for LAN Media117369-B Rev. 003-9 Figure 3-1. Multiple IPX Interfaces per Physical CircuitChoose the following encapsulation methods th

Configuring IPX Services3-10117369-B Rev. 00• Ethernet circuits support Ethernet, LSAP (802.2), Novell (802.3), and SNAP frames.• Token ring circuits

Customizing IPX for LAN Media117369-B Rev. 003-11 Using Site ManagerSite Manager automatically assigns a circuit identifier to each circuit that you c

Configuring IPX Services3-12117369-B Rev. 00You specify the source for the host number by entering a host number in hexadecimal notation. (If you do n

Customizing IPX for LAN Media117369-B Rev. 003-13 Because an IPX logical interface can receive and send data, the host ID also identifies a source dat

117369-B Rev. 00vContents About This GuideBefore You Begin ...

Configuring IPX Services3-14117369-B Rev. 00Using the BCCTo specify the host ID, navigate to the global IPX prompt (for example, box; ipx) and enter:h

Customizing IPX for LAN Media117369-B Rev. 003-15 Token Ring MAC Address SelectionFor token ring circuits, you can select the means by which the route

117369-B Rev. 004-1 Chapter 4Customizing IPX for WAN MediaYou can use IPX services over either a LAN or a WAN. This chapter relates specifically to cu

Configuring IPX Services4-2117369-B Rev. 00Using IPXCP and IPXWANIncorporating IPXWAN in the Bay Networks router provides the following benefits:• Adh

Customizing IPX for WAN Media117369-B Rev. 004-3 Running IPXWAN over Frame Relay Permanent Virtual CircuitsEach IPX packet is encapsulated in a Frame

Configuring IPX Services4-4117369-B Rev. 00Configuring an IPX Service to Run over a WANWhen you configure IPX over WAN media, you can either configure

Customizing IPX for WAN Media117369-B Rev. 004-5 Using the BCCYou can specify the network number only when you configure IPXWAN services. Once you sup

Configuring IPX Services4-6117369-B Rev. 00Enabling RIP on an InterfaceThe default for this parameter depends on the WAN protocol you are using. Using

Customizing IPX for WAN Media117369-B Rev. 004-7 Enabling SAP on an InterfaceThe default for this parameter depends on the WAN protocol you are using.

vi117369-B Rev. 00Chapter 3 Customizing IPX for LAN MediaAssigning a Unique Network Number ...

Configuring IPX Services4-8117369-B Rev. 00Identifying a CircuitThe Site Manager automatically assigns a circuit identifier to each circuit that you c

Customizing IPX for WAN Media117369-B Rev. 004-9 Figure 4-1 illustrates this concept in a Bay Networks router that has two IPX logical interfaces, eac

Configuring IPX Services4-10117369-B Rev. 00Figure 4-2 illustrates this concept in a Bay Networks router configured with two IPX logical interfaces, e

Customizing IPX for WAN Media117369-B Rev. 004-11 Using the BCCTo establish an IPX connection over an ATM network if you plan to use multiple host add

Configuring IPX Services4-12117369-B Rev. 00Using Site ManagerTo establish an IPX connection over an ATM network, complete these tasks: Enabling IPXW

Customizing IPX for WAN Media117369-B Rev. 004-13 Using the BCCTo run IPXWAN over a WAN, configure a WAN (for example, box; serial 3/1; ppp) and enter

Configuring IPX Services4-14117369-B Rev. 00Using Site ManagerTo enable or disable IPXWAN, complete the following tasks:.Assigning a Primary Network N

Customizing IPX for WAN Media117369-B Rev. 004-15 Using Site ManagerTo specify the primary network number, complete the following tasks:Entering a Rou

Configuring IPX Services4-16117369-B Rev. 00Using the BCCYou can assign a router name to the remote route only when you configure IPXWAN services. Onc

Customizing IPX for WAN Media117369-B Rev. 004-17 Indicating the Protocol Negotiated for an InterfaceWhen you specify an IPXWAN interface on a circuit

117369-B Rev. 00viiConfiguration 2 (IPXWAN on Both Interfaces) ...4-21Configuration Guideli

Configuring IPX Services4-18117369-B Rev. 00Sample IPXCP and IPXWAN ConfigurationsFigure 4-3 shows a local router communicating with a remote router u

Customizing IPX for WAN Media117369-B Rev. 004-19 IPXCP Link NegotiationIn Figure 4-3, the local router and remote router 1, both configured for IPXCP

Configuring IPX Services4-20117369-B Rev. 00IPXWAN and IPXCP Link ConfigurationsTable 4-1 shows the various WAN protocol configurations likely to exis

Customizing IPX for WAN Media117369-B Rev. 004-21 Configuration Guidelines -- Configuration 1• IPXCP -- Use the value zero for the IPX network number

Configuring IPX Services4-22117369-B Rev. 00Configuration 3 (Only IPXCP on Both Interfaces)In this configuration, IPXCP exclusively negotiates an IPX

117369-B Rev. 005-1 Chapter 5Customizing IPXIn most cases, after you add a circuit and supply the basic LAN or WAN settings as shown in chapters 3 and

Configuring IPX Services5-2117369-B Rev. 00Customizing IPX Global OperationAny IPX interface you add to a physical circuit inherits a default IPX conf

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-3 Using Site ManagerTo set the maximum number of paths, complete these tasks:Filtering Log MessagesYou can filter spe

Configuring IPX Services5-4117369-B Rev. 00Do not change the default value of this parameter unless you are an expert IPX user. Changing the value of

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-5 Using Site ManagerTo specify the filtering mode, complete the following tasks:Specifying the Maximum Number of Equa

viii117369-B Rev. 00Setting the Delay Time ...5-32Specifying

Configuring IPX Services5-6117369-B Rev. 00Using Site ManagerTo specify whether the router will do load balancing to a particular destination, complet

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-7 Using the BCCTo set the maximum number of destinations, navigate to the global IPX prompt (for example, box; ipx) a

Configuring IPX Services5-8117369-B Rev. 00Entering the Maximum Number of ServicesYou can specify the maximum number of services for the router to lea

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-9 Using Site ManagerTo specify the maximum number of services for the router to learn, complete the following tasks:

Configuring IPX Services5-10117369-B Rev. 00Specifying the Granularity for Aging RIP and SAP InformationYou can specify the granularity, in seconds, f

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-11 Using Site ManagerTo specify the granularity for aging RIP and SAP information, complete the following tasks:Speci

Configuring IPX Services5-12117369-B Rev. 00Using the BCCTo set the number of routes and services to age before pending, navigate to the global IPX pr

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-13 Enabling IPX Default RoutingYou can globally enable or disable the use of the default route 0xFFFFFFFE for IPX rou

Configuring IPX Services5-14117369-B Rev. 00Using Site ManagerTo globally enable or disable the use of the default route for IPX routing, complete the

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-15 Multipath RoutingMultipath is a “round-robin” or cyclic multiplexing mechanism. When multiple least-cost paths of

117369-B Rev. 00ixEnabling Static Services ...5-81Specifying the

Configuring IPX Services5-16117369-B Rev. 00Because the IPX interfaces have duplex functionality, the router can also use multipath to collect frames

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-17 Because of the round-robin algorithm, IPX packets that belong to the same data stream may require resequencing at

Configuring IPX Services5-18117369-B Rev. 00Equally important, the multiline circuits feature provides increased bandwidth between two sites without t

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-19 • Multiline circuits require WAN links of equal bandwidth on which to distribute IPX traffic, while IPX multipath

Configuring IPX Services5-20117369-B Rev. 00Selecting the GNS Response ModeYou can specify which server the router will choose when responding to a ge

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-21 Using Site ManagerTo specify which server the router will choose when responding to a get_nearest_server request,

Configuring IPX Services5-22117369-B Rev. 00Specifying the Size of the Network TableTo specify the size of the network table, navigate to the global I

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-23 Enabling IPX Routing on an InterfaceAfter you add an interface to a circuit, you can enable or disable IPX routing

Configuring IPX Services5-24117369-B Rev. 00Using Site ManagerTo enable IPX routing on an interface, complete the following tasks:Entering a Symbolic

Customizing IPX117369-B Rev. 005-25 Using Site ManagerTo specify a symbolic name for an IPX interface on a server, complete the following tasks: Assig