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IPX Protocol
Required for IPX
WAN ports which are set for PPP operation do not generally use an IPX address.
They are set to act as an “unnumbered interface.” In this mode of operation, there
are no required settings.
Suggested for IPX
If you plan to use dial-on-demand for this link, you should set the update method (to
triggered) to avoid the link being brought up by transmission of IPX RIP
information.
•Update Method
RV: Use the WAN/IPX screen.
CL: Use interface(misc) and then ipx wan(set).
AppleTalk Protocol
Required for AppleTalk
WAN ports which are set for PPP operation do not generally use an AppleTalk
address. They are set to act as an “unnumbered interface.” In this mode of
operation, there are no required settings.
Suggested for AppleTalk
If you plan to use dial-on-demand for this link, you should set the update method (to
triggered) to avoid the link being brought up by transmission of AppleTalk RTMP
information.
•Update Method
RV: Use the WAN/AppleTalk screen.
CL: Use interface(misc) and then appletalk wan(set).
DECnet Protocol
Required for DECnet
WAN ports which are set for PPP dial-on-demand operation should have their
DECnet hello timers and DECnet routing timers set for a fairly long period, since
the link will be brought up when this information is transmitted.
•Hello timer
•Routing timer