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Topology

R1

R2

E0 S0

S0 E0

• R1 and R2 form a "virtual router"

• The serial link has no ip address

  • All packets arriving at S0 of either router immediately go to its E0
  • All packets generated at E0 go onto serial link

• Conserves addresses but makes management harder

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