IPX Setup 11-3

The following is a list of common SAP server types:

Unknown

0000h

 

 

Print Queue

0003h

 

 

File Server

0004h

 

 

Job Server

0005h

 

 

Print Server

0007h

 

 

Archive Server

0009h

 

 

Remote Bridge Server

0024h

 

 

Advertising Print Server

0047h

 

 

Reserved Up To

8000h

 

 

NetBIOS

NetBIOS is a protocol that performs tasks related to the Transport and Session layers of the OSI model. It can operate over IPX, using a special broadcast packet known as “IPX Packet type 20” to communicate with IPX NetBIOS servers.

IPX Spoofing

The Netopia R2020 has several IPX features designed to restrict the traffic on the dial-up link when the unit is not sending or receiving IPX data. When the link is idle and a user is logged into a Novell server, the server will send “keep alive” packets to ensure the user is still there. If the link is idle, the “keep alive” packets will be sent back to the server by the locally connected Netopia R2020 as though they came back from the user without bringing up the dial-up link.

Similarly, “SPX keep alive” packets are treated in this manner. IPX RIP, and SAP messages will not be sent if the link is down. Together these features enable the user to remain connected to a Novell server or SPX peer without bringing up the dial-up link, except to send and receive actual user data.

IPX setup

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IPX Setup

The IPX Setup screen is where you configure the Ethernet side of the Netopia R2020. The information you enter here controls how the Router routes IPX traffic.

Consult your network administrator for the IPX setup information you will need before changing any of the settings in this screen. Changes made in this screen will take effect only after the Netopia R2020 is reset.

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