Prestige 153/153X WAN Bridge/Routers

1.5.2 Multi-protocol/Multilink LAN-to-LAN Connection

You can use the Prestige to connect two geographically dispersed networks over the WAN connection. The Prestige supports TCP/IP and Novell IPX routing, as well as transparent bridging for other network layer protocols. Your Prestige can also bundle multiple links in a single connection for greater bandwidth. A typical LAN-to-LAN application for your Prestige is shown in Figure 1-5.

Branch Office LAN Coporate LAN

WIN 95/NT NOVELL BRIDGING

TCP/IP IPX

Ethernet LAN

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Ethernet LAN

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Figure 1-5. LAN-to-LAN Connection Application

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