I think this can sum it up. http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc3021.html
-Eric -----Original Message----- From: VoIP Guy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 7:33 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: /31 subnet. [7:27742] Maybe I'm missing something, but there are only 2 useable addresses in a /30, and only 2 interfaces participating in a point-to-point link, so how are there 50% of the addresses wasted. Steve ""MADMAN"" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > Point to point connections, with a /30 you waste 50% of the > avaivalable addresses. > > Dave > > Nicolas FEVRIER wrote: > > > > Hi group, > > > > I'm puzzled by the use of /31 subnets... > > Anybody can explain me the benefits of such a subnet on an interface ? > > > > Thanxx. > > > > Nicolas. > -- > David Madland > Sr. Network Engineer > CCIE# 2016 > Qwest Communications Int. Inc. > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 612-664-3367 > > "Emotion should reflect reason not guide it" Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=27809&t=27742 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
