Summary

More and more companies are adopting IP-based networks, so shooting trouble with IPX may or may not be among your worries. To enhance your overall troubleshooting skills, you should gain an understanding of IPX end-to-end issues and know where to find the right tools and how to use the proper methods to ensure internetwork connectivity, availability, redundancy, responsiveness, and security. This chapter reviewed IPX protocols and packets, addressing, and routing protocol topics to prepare you for IPX troubleshooting. The focus now turns to Layer 2 LAN and WAN technologies to continue to build your practical troubleshooting skills.