Exactly right. Sometimes it's nice to have a virtual interface whose status is not tied directly to a physical interface. We've mentioned several configurations where this is the case. From the routers perspective it may have a couple of special properties, since it's virtual, but it's still just another interface, as Dave said.
>>> MADMAN 8/5/03 1:25:25 PM >>> I think your thinking way too hard about this;) A loobback is nothing more than a logical interface as opposed to a physical interface. As far as the routing process is concerned it's just another interface. Don't know how to articulate it any further. Dave Robert Edmonds wrote: > You gentlemen have pointed out some good uses for loopback interfaces. > However, my dilema still remains that I have yet to have somebody solidly > explain loopback interfaces in a way that my simple mind can understand. I > have also been unsuccessful in finding any website that accomplish this. > Any takers? > > Robert > > ""p b"" wrote in message > news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>terminate iBGP sessions on > **Please support GroupStudy by purchasing from the GroupStudy Store: > http://shop.groupstudy.com > FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html > -- David Madland CCIE# 2016 Sr. Network Engineer Qwest Communications 612-664-3367 "Government can do something for the people only in proportion as it can do something to the people." -- Thomas Jefferson **Please support GroupStudy by purchasing from the GroupStudy Store: http://shop.groupstudy.com FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=73553&t=73305 -------------------------------------------------- **Please support GroupStudy by purchasing from the GroupStudy Store: http://shop.groupstudy.com FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html
