User guide

Chapter 5
Routing
This Chapter
This chapter introduces some protocols supported by the router, including:
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Internet Protocol (IP) (see “Configuring an IP Network” on page 63).
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IP Multicasting (see “Configuring IP Multicasting” on page 67).
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Configuring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (see “Configuring
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)” on page 73.)
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Novell IPX (see “Configuring a Novell IPX Network” on page 75).
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IPX Dial-on-Demand (see “Configuring IPX Dial-on-Demand” on page 79).
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AppleTalk (see “AppleTalk” on page 82).
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Routing Information Protocol (RIP) (see “Routing Information Protocol
(RIP)” on page 83).
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Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP) (see “Resource Reservation Protocol
(RSVP)” on page 83).
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OSPF (see “OSPF” on page 84).
For a complete description of all protocols supported by the router, see the
AR400 Series Router Software Reference.
Configuring an IP Network
TCP/IP is the most widely used network protocol. The Internet uses TCP/IP
for routing all its traffic. TCP/IP provides a range of services including remote
login, Telnet, file transfer (FTP), Email and access to the World-Wide Web.
The AR400 Series routers route TCP/IP packets between switch ports in
separate VLANs, and across the Wide Area Network using services like ISDN,
Frame Relay and leased lines. This enables you to join remote TCP/IP LANs
together as a single internet to exchange information.