[c-nsp] Encapsulate IPX traffic in IP for MPLS WAN

[Asbjorn Hojmark - Lists]

> Is there a way to encapsulate the IPX traffic in IP packets?

Yes, you can run IPX over GRE.

> I'm thinking I may have to create a VPN tunnel for the
> traffic...beats me..?

! router1
int loopback0
 ip addr 1.2.3.4 255.255.255.255

int FastEthernet0
 ipx network 12345 encapsulation <what you use>

int tunnel0
 desc IPX tunnel to Whatever
 tunnel source loopback0
 tunnel destination 5.6.7.8
 ipx network 23456

! router2
int loopback0
 ip addr 5.6.7.8 255.255.255.255

int FastEthernet0
 ipx network 34567 encapsulation <what you use>

int tunnel0
 desc IPX tunnel to Where ever
 tunnel source loopback0
 tunnel destination 1.2.3.4
 ipx network 23456

> We are using 18xx series routers currently.

Make sure you get an Adv. Enterprise Services image to get IPX
support.

-A