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Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page 3-9
Ethernet AppleTalk (ELAP) differs from Token Ring AppleTalk (TLAP)
in AARP packets and in the use of zone multicast addresses. If so
configured, the ATX will translate AARP packets and will exchange zone
multicast addresses as needed.
The AppleTalk translation options specify when bridging AppleTalk
ELAP, TLAP, and AARP packets, whether the packets are to be translated
to Ethernet-like format. The possibilities for option are:
• Off - perform no translation
• On - translate the packets
To enable AppleTalk translation from LCM, enter
translate followed by
a Token Ring port range,
apple and on. For example:
ATX> translate 4-6 apple on
NOTE
On Token Ring, certain AppleTalk packets are transmitted as
source routing explorers. If translation is enabled, the ATX will
pass both the original frame and a stripped copy of the frame.
This may double the multicast traffic on the Internet. Given
AppleTalk’s propensity for frequent multicast packets, network
administrators should use this option with care.