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Internal Network Number
It is a logical network number that identifies an individual Novell server. It is needed to specify a route to
the services (i.e., file services, print services) that Novell offers. It must be a unique number.
External Network (a.k.a. IPX Network Number)
It refers to a physical LAN/wire network segment to which servers, routers, and PCs are connected
(Ethernet cable-to-router segment). It must be a unique number.
WAN Network Number
Important
: This number is part of the routing information. It is used to identify the WAN segment
between the two routers only. Note that only both routers need to have the WAN Network Number
configured.
SAP (Service Advertisement Protocol)
SAP entries should reflect primary logon servers for the clients on the local LAN. Only the servers on the
remote side of the link have to be entered. Local servers do not need to be entered.
Frame Type
With local servers on your LAN, make sure to select the proper frame type for the IPX network number.
To determine this, consult with your network administrator. When you have only NetWare clients on
your LAN, leave the default (802.2) selected as most clients support any type.
The frame type choices are:
802.2
Default recommended by Novell
802.3
Other most common type
DIX
For DEC, Intel, Xerox; this setting is also referred to
as “Ethernet II”, and is rapidly becoming obsolete.
Note:
Appendix B provides step-by-step information on how to configure IPX routing.