Setting IPX Forwarding 8-11
Setting IPX Forwarding
You can control whether an EFSM forwards or discards IPX packets
addressed to other routers. When you enable IPX forwarding, the EFSM acts
as a normal IPX router, forwarding IPX packets from one network to another
when required. When you disable IPX forwarding, the EFSM discards any IPX
packets not addressed directly to one of its defined IPX interfaces.
IPX forwarding default By default, IPX forwarding is disabled on all EFSMs.
To enable or disable IPX forwarding:
1From the Administration Console top-level menu, enter:
ipx forwarding
2Enter the slot(s) of the EFSM(s) for which you want to enable or disable IPX
forwarding. Separate non-consecutive slots with commas (,). Enter a
consecutive series of slots using a dash (-).
3Enter the IPX forwarding state (enabled or disabled). To use the value in
brackets, press [Return] at the prompt.
Setting the RIP Mode
You can select a RIP mode that is appropriate for your network. RIP can
operate in any of three modes:
■Off — The EFSM ignores all incoming RIP packets and does not generate
any RIP packets of its own.
■Passive — The EFSM processes all incoming RIP packets, but does not
broadcast periodic or triggered RIP updates, or respond to RIP requests.
■Active — The EFSM processes all incoming RIP packets, responds to explicit
requests for routing information, and broadcasts periodic and triggered RIP
updates.
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