Setting the SAP Mode 8-13
Setting the SAP Mode
You can select a SAP mode that is appropriate for your network. SAP can
operate in any of three modes:
■Off — The EFSM ignores all incoming SAP packets and does not generate
any SAP packets of its own.
■Passive — The EFSM processes all incoming SAP packets, but does not
broadcast periodic or triggered SAP updates, or respond to SAP requests.
Active — The EFSM processes all incoming SAP packets, responds to
explicit requests for routing information, and broadcasts periodic and
triggered SAP updates.
SAP default mode By default, SAP is off.
To set the SAP operating mode:
1From the Administration Console top-level menu, enter:
ipx sap
2Enter the slot(s) of the EFSM(s) for which you want to set the RIP mode.
Separate non-consecutive slots with commas (,). Enter a consecutive series
of slots using a dash (-).
3Enter the SAP mode (off, passive, or active). To use the value in
brackets, press [Return] at the prompt.
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enhanced
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