298 Chapter 5: Network Protocols
Figure 5-33
IPX Routing Algorithm
Am I
configured to route
IPX packets?
Compare the destination
network number in the
destination address of the
packet with the IPX
routing table
The destination network
is NOT found in the IPX
routing table. Is there a
default route?
Discard packet
The destination network
IS found in the IPX
routing table
Build the data link header
appropriate for the
outgoing interface
Forward the frame out
that interface
Branch to bridging
logic (not shown)
No
Yes
No
Yes
Packet Arrives
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