A routable (routed) protocol can be
delivered beyond a single LAN or WAN segment; its packets can be
routed. For routed protocols, a best path can be selected and the
packet switched to the appropriate interface for that best path.
Non-routable protocols cannot leave the LAN on which they originate.
Routable (routed) protocols include IP, IPX, and AppleTalk. NetBEUI is
an example of a non-routable protocol.
|
|