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Configuring IPX SAP Protocol (Layer 3)
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Click
APPLY
to save your changes, or
CANCEL
to restore previous settings.
Creating IPX SAP Filters
This section describes:
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Creating IPX SAP Name Filters
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Creating IPX SAP Network Filters
Creating IPX SAP Name Filters
To create IPX SAP Name filters:
1.
In the
IPX SAP Configuration
section of the Web Agent window, click
Name
Filters
. The IPX SAP Name Filters dialog box opens.
Use Max Packet Size Select to enable or disable whether the SAP packets sent out an
interface are set to the maximum transmission unit size.
• If disabled, SAP packets are limited to 7 service entries.
• If enabled, SAP packets can contain the maximum
number of service entries allowed by the MTU of the SAP
interface.
Periodic Update Interval
(sec)
Specify (in seconds) the interval at which periodic SAP updates
are sent out an interface.
Aging Interval Multiplier Specify the length of time that information from received SAP
updates are kept as a multiplier of the Periodic Update Interval.
Triggered Updates Select to enable or disable whether SAP updates are
immediately transmitted to the network in response to changes
in the network topology.
Get Nearest Server Reply Select to enable or disable whether the router responds to Get
Nearest Server requests received on the interface.
Get Nearest Server Reply
Delay
Specify the delay (in msecs) to wait before responding to a Get
Nearest Service request received on the interface.
Mode Select the mode for the SAP interface.
Options include:
• Talk/Listen - Send and receive advertisements.
• Talk Only - Send advertisements.
• Listen Only - Receive advertisements.
Table 6-1. IPX SAP Interface Parameters (Continued)
Parameter Allows you to...