DDR 700: Dynamic IP And IPX Snapshot Routing To Another 700 Series Router

700 Series ISDN Dial-On-Demand Sample Configuration Dynamic IP And IPX Routing To Another 700 Series Router	Cisco Fast Step Windows 95 Configuration Application

Note: Routing protocols are not supported over an unnumbered IP connection. In order for 700 series routers to dynamically route IP, an IP network must be assigned to the ISDN segment.

This sample configuration dynamically routes both IP and IPX between two 700 series routers using snapshot IP RIP, snapshot IPX RIP/SAP, and PPP with CHAP authentication over ISDN. With snapshot routing, IP route updates and IPX route and service updates are exchanged between routers during a user configured interval rather than the constant periodic exchange required of normal IP RIP and IPX RIP/SAP. Aside from this snapshot interval, the ISDN line activates only when traffic demands. This is known as dial-on-demand routing (DDR). In contrast, the periodic exchange of normal RIP would force the ISDN line to be permanently active, potentially resulting in high ISDN costs.

An alternative to DDR using a snapshot routing protocol is DDR using static routes. Routing tables are statically created by the network administrator eliminating the need for snapshot routing exchanges. For smaller networks, static routes may suffice. However, for larger networks, manually maintaining static routing tables on every router can be an administrative chore. Fortunately, the duration and frequency of the snapshot routing interval can be configured such that any ISDN costs due to dynamic routing are relatively negligible compared with the benefits of simplified network administration.

Get A DDR Configuration Using Static Routes if static routing is still desired.
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As an added convenience, this configuration also includes the option to utilize the 700 series router's dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server feature. With DHCP, the administrative burdens of configuring and maintaining IP information on each workstation can be greatly reduced. Workstations configured as DHCP clients automatically are assigned IP information (e.g. IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, etc.) by the router. The probability of IP configuration errors is greatly reduced when all IP information is controlled from a single point.

Note: DHCP commands may be ignored if the DHCP server feature is not desired.

Info On PPP
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Info On Snapshot Routing
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Info On DHCP
Faxback Doc #dhcp

Before You Begin

Get The IOS-700 Command Glossary
Faxback Doc #0554

Detailed descriptions of all commands used in the 700 series router sample configurations. Also provides links to the 700 Command Reference if more information is required.

Preconfiguration Checklist

ISDN Information
The following info must be gathered from the ISDN service provider

ISDN Switch Type
ISDN SPIDs (where applicable)
In North America, SPIDs are required for all ISDN switch types except for 5ESS Custom Point-to-point
ISDN Directory Numbers
The directory number is the local seven digit ISDN phone number (no area codes) of your router

Network Information
The following info must be gathered from the network administrator

PPP Client Name
A PPP client name must be assigned to both locations
PPP Authentication Type
CHAP authentication is preferred and used in this example
PPP Password
A PPP password must be assigned to both locations
IP Address Information
An IP network design must be created
IPX Address Information
An IPX network design must be created
Phone Numbers
ISDN phone numbers of both locations

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After You've Tried

You've tried the configuration and it doesn't work. Help is available!

Get 700 Series Router Troubleshooting Assistance
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