The AppleTalk Protocol
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NBP Parameters
The NBP parameters permit control over retransmissions, replies, and inter-
vals used by the other NBP test commands. Table 10.2 defines the values
that are entered in the syntax nbp parameters [retransmissions]
[replies] [interval]
.
AppleTalk debug Commands
The AppleTalk debug commands are helpful for isolating and resolving network
problems by providing the administrator with real-time data. Care must be exer-
cised in using these commands, however, because they may disrupt network
handling by the router. Also, there are instances when a protocol analyzer may be
a better troubleshooting tool; and, as with all troubleshooting procedures, it is
helpful to understand the client, server, and network components. A listing of the
debug apple
commands from the ? option is listed as follows:
Router_C#debug apple ?
arp Appletalk address resolution
protocol
aurp-connection AURP connection
aurp-packet AURP packets
aurp-update AURP routing updates
domain AppleTalk Domain function
eigrp-all All AT/EIGRP functions
T A B L E 1 0 . 2
NBP Parameter Values
Option
Definition
Range of
Values
Default
Retransmissions
Maximum number of
lookup retransmissions
1 to 5
5
Replies
Maximum number of
replies per lookup
1 to 500
1
Interval
Number of seconds
between each retry
1 to 60
5
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