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Network - IPXODI (Internet Packet Exchange

Open Data-Link Interface) In Novell NetWare 3.x and later, IPXODI is a protocol driver that can prepare workstation requests intended for the network. The preparation may involve attaching the appropriate header to the packet, packaging the packet in the appropriate manner, and passing the packet on to the link-support layer (LSL). (The LSL mediates between the LAN driver for the network interface card and the protocol stack running on the network.) Data sent using IPXODI is handled as datagrams, which means the packager makes a best effort but cannot guarantee delivery. The next higher layer, SPX (Sequenced Packet Exchange), makes sure the data is received correctly. BROADER CATEGORY NetWare