[comp.protocols.tcp-ip.ibmpc] PCrouter 2.2 with tcp & smb on same wire

exnirad@brolga.cc.uq.oz.au (Nirad Sharma) (05/25/91)

  I have an existing PC-lan running LANsmart networking software for file
and printer sharing.  TCP is run as needed (FTP software's PC/TCP) to connect
to our local UNIX box as required.

  We are in the process of getting our LAN connected to our University
Ethernet and will be using PCrouter 2.2 to do the IP routing.  I know that
only TCP/IP packets will be routed by this software but what I have just
become concerned about is the likely effect of the SMB packets on the router.
(I don't expect nor want SMB routing.)  Will SMB confuse the router ?

  Sorry if this is a stupid question but I only have a working knowledge of
network protocols and their interaction.


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