Implementation Considerations

The following sections contain information relevant to implementation:

  • Network support

  • Hardware support

  • Addressing

  • Rules for assigning components to interfaces and subinterfaces

Network Support

In this release, Cisco supports the following networking features:

  • Ethernet-emulated LANs

    • Routing from one emulated LAN to another via IP, IPX, or AppleTalk

    • Bridging between emulated LANs and between emulated LANs and other LANs

    • DECnet, Banyan VINES, and XNS routed protocols

  • Token Ring emulated LANs

    • IP routing (fast switched) between emulated LANs and between a Token Ring emulated LAN and a legacy LAN

    • IPX routing between emulated LANs and between a Token Ring emulated LAN and a legacy LAN

    • Two-port and multiport source-route bridging ...

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