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IPX R
OUTING
Configuring IPX RIP
and SAP
RIP is utilized as a means of communicating routing information between
routers. This is done to keep the routers updated on information. Service
Advertising Protocol (SAP) is a protocol used by IPX servers and routers to
exchange information about the location of servers.
Local Site (LAN) RIP
and SAP
IPX RIP and SAP parameters can be configured in the advanced IPX
options for the local site (LAN).
1 Select Configuration > Local Site > IPX.
2 Select the Local Site definition from the list and click Advanced to
access the IPX Advanced screen containing the following parameters:
■
Your network performance may be degraded if you set the IPX
maximum packet size to less than 500 bytes. It is not generally
recommended to modify the IPX maximum packet size.
■
Checking the SAP Nearest Replies box requests the nearest server
for routing information.
3 Enter the value for the LAN RIP and LAN SAP Age Multipliers. These
are values by which to multiply the corresponding update interval to
obtain the length of time (seconds) before aging out entries in either the
RIP or SAP database.
4 Enter the Update Intervals for the LAN RIP and LAN SAP. These are the
intervals (seconds) for how often the LAN should send out periodic RIP or
SAP updates.
5 Click Submit when the values on the screen have been correctly entered.
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