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This chapter provides specific examples of AutoTracker 

VLAN

s in various network configura-

tions. These examples illustrate basic concepts about AutoTracker and highlight issues that 
can arise when AutoTracker is used in different network situations. 

• Application Example 1 illustrates a network organized according to logical policies and 

explains the benefits of a logical network organization.

• Application Example 2 explains unique characteristics of 

IPX

 networks that must be consid-

ered when using AutoTracker 

IPX

 network address 

VLAN

s.

• Application Example 3 highlights an issue concerning translated frames and AutoTracker 

IPX

 network address 

VLAN

s.

• Application Example 4 explains how routing works generally in 

IPX

 networks and explains 

how to avoid an exception condition in which AutoTracker can affect the behavior of an 

IPX

-routed network.

• Application Example 5 explains why a port-based policy may be required for a 

VLAN

 – in 

addition to any other policies defined for that 

VLAN

 – to establish communications in some 

network situations, such as traversing a backbone.