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Contents
Configuring DECnet Services
About This Guide
Before You Begin .............................................................................................................xiii
Conventions .................................................................................................................... xiv
Acronyms .........................................................................................................................xv
Ordering Bay Networks Publications ...............................................................................xv
Technical Support and Online Services
Bay Networks Customer Service ...................................................................................xviii
Bay Networks Information Services ................................................................................ xix
World Wide Web ...................................................................................................... xix
Customer Service FTP ............................................................................................. xix
Support Source CD ...................................................................................................xx
CompuServe ............................................................................................................. xx
InfoFACTS ................................................................................................................ xxi
How to Get Help ....................................................................................................... xxi
Chapter 1
DECnet Overview
DECnet Network Organization .......................................................................................1-1
DECnet Phase IV Organization ................................................................................1-1
DECnet Phase V Organization .................................................................................1-3
Routing DECnet Packets across the Network ................................................................1-4
The Routing Process ................................................................................................1-5
Update Process .................................................................................................1-5
Listening Process ..............................................................................................1-6
Decision Process ...............................................................................................1-6
Forwarding Process ...........................................................................................1-8
The Designated Router ............................................................................................1-9
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