If no server is on that cable then the router will reply. If the nearest server is on that cable the router will not reply. Client sends a RIP request broadcast for the server's internal IPX network number. Client sends NCP connect request.
Client requests an action from the server.
If the client has Preferred Server set in its configuration file, then the client will ask the Nearest Server for information about the Preferred Server and attempt to connect to the Preferred Server. Cisco Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Important Notices and Privacy Statement .