APPENDIX E " OWL/IP

"For network protocols that an IP router is configured to bridge. Many routers may be installed to bridge specific frame types. These routers are often referred to as B-routers.

"For network protocols a router is capable of routing. For example, IPX frames should not be tunneled through a router capable of routing both IP and IPX frames.

If access points are installed so that a wireless secondary LAN can be established between access points separated by a router, it is possible to inadvertently bridge around the router. This can be avoided by choosing designated bridge locations, or choosing radio channels to avoid inadvertent wireless bridging.

OWL/IP Safeguards

The purpose of a router is to segment traffic on a local network, and selectively forward frames destined to addresses on other networks. OWL/IP is designed to minimize the impact on existing installations, while supporting mobility for wireless stations. The safeguards on the following pages are built into OWL/IP.

Default Settings

By default, OWL/IP is disabled and must be manually enabled before tunnels are originated. Additionally, once enabled, default filter settings prevent forwarding of all protocols except NORAND Network Layer (NNL), ARP for IP address resolution, and ICMP, which supports diagnostic capabilities such as PING. Extensive filtering capabilities are provided to allow traffic to be restricted to that known to be destined to wireless stations.

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Intermec 6710 manual OWL/IP Safeguards, Default Settings