
Frame Relay Overview
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To reduce broadcast traffic for all protocols, you can configure static routes and
adjacent hosts at the protocol level. This eliminates the need for the router to
perform address resolution. To reduce traffic associated specifically with VINES
address resolution, you can configure Inverse ARP. Inverse ARP is the default for
IP over frame relay. Refer to the appropriate protocol manual for more
information about static routes, adjacent hosts, and Inverse ARP.
Table 2-5
lists how the router handles address resolution for each protocol and
whether or not you can reduce broadcast traffic by modifying the address
resolution configuration.
Address Resolution for SVCs
For SVCs, adjacent host configuration including either an E.164 or X.121 address
eliminates the need for the router to do address resolution.
Table 2-5. How Protocols Handle Address Resolution
Protocol
How Router Performs
Address Resolution Configuration Requirements
Bridge (including
source route) Automatic None
IP ARP
or
Inverse ARP
Configure ARP
Configure Inverse ARP
DECnet IV Automatic None
VINES ARP
or
Inverse ARP
None for ARP
Inverse ARP is the default for
frame relay.
Internet Packet
Exchange (IPX)
Automatic None
Xerox Networking
System (XNS)
Automatic None
AppleTalk AppleTalk ARP None
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