3Com 500 Network Router User Manual


 
Utilities Diskette 1-51
Sub-directory NOVELL 1-51
Sub-directory MIB 1-52
Sub-directory DECNET 1-52
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Introduction A-1
Bridging and Routing Concepts A-2
Guidelines For Choosing Bridging or Routing A-2
How Bridges Learn A-3
Bridging Between Remote Sites A-4
Building a Larger Network A-5
Multiple Paths Between Bridged LANs A-6
Network Topology A-6
Broadcast Storms A-6
Optimum Use of Resource A-7
Network Organization, Structure and Physical Layout A-7
The Internet A-7
Routing IP and IPX A-8
IP Routing A-10
IPX Routing A-12
IP Addresses A-13
Subnet Masking A-14
Obtaining an IP Address A-16
Numbered and Unnumbered Links A-18