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Appendix B. Configuring IPX Routing
IPX Routing Concepts
IPX Routing is established by entering all remote routers in the remote router database to which this router will
connect.
1. For each remote router, enter network addresses and services that may be accessed beyond the remote router.
2. Also enter a network number for the WAN link.
3. After specifying the route addressing and services, you then enable IPX routing across the Ethernet LAN.
Static Seeding:
When IPX traffic is for network segments and servers beyond the remote router, the target router’s routing
information table must be statically seeded. Static seeding ensures that the target router connects to the appropriate
remote router. After the link is established, RIP broadcast packets will dynamically add to the target router’s
routing table. Seeding the routing table is not necessary when a target router never connects; it will discover
remote networks beyond the calling router as soon as RIP updates arrive (provided the remote router supports
RIP). However, for watchdog spoofing to work, the remote IPX routes for network segments and servers should
be defined.
Configure IPX Routing
Configuring your router for IPX routing can be rather complex. The following section will guide you through the
configuration process. Remember that PPP Authentication configuration must be completed
before
attempting
IPX routing configuration. The full router configuration for simple IPX routing includes the following:
• PPP Authentication
• IPX routing (this section)
The following section,
Step 1: Collect your Network Information for the Target (Local) Router,
provides a
configuration diagram and a command table to assist you with the configuration of the target router.
Step 2: Review your Settings
lists the commands used to review the IPX configuration and provides a
configuration example.