Appendix B

Addressing Schemes

This appendix contains a brief introduction to the IP and IPX addressing schemes for administrators that are new to either one or both.

IPX Addressing Basics

Unlike TCP/IP, Novell’s IPX protocol uses two separate address fields for each network interface: a 4 octet (4 byte) network number and a 6 octet node address. The complete 10 octet address is traditionally written as two hexadecimal numbers separated by a colon, for example: 001EF230:000000012A45.

The network number is an arbitrary value assigned by the network administrator. Each unique network number desig- nates a single LAN segment. When configuring the NETServer for IPX routing, you will need to assign several IPX network numbers. Each one should be entered as an 8 digit hexadecimal number.

The node address of an IPX machine is taken directly from the MAC address of each network interface card. This address was pre-configured by the manufacturer of the card and usually cannot be changed by a network administrator.

IP Addressing Basics

IP addresses are 32 bits long and generally written in what is called dotted decimal notation: four decimal values separated by periods. For example, 192.77.203.5.

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