Situations Not Requiring Seed Routing (129039)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q129039

SUMMARY

Services for Macintosh provides seed routing support for multiple AppleTalk networks. Seed routers broadcast routing information and keep track of and direct data packets on AppleTalk networks. This article discusses situations when seed routing is not necessary.

MORE INFORMATION

Seed routing is not required:

  • If you have a flat network.

    A flat network is described as a network existing wholly on a single physical network that consists only of a single default zone. A flat network is also described as a bridged network connecting multiple physical segments that still only have a single existing zone.
  • If you already have a zone list during the installation of AppleTalk.

    This indicates that you have another router that is Windows NT-based, NetWare-based, or hardware-based that provides seed routing (such as Cisco or Wellfleet). It is not recommended to have more than one seed router in a single network.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/6/2003
Keywords:kbnetwork KB129039
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