Normally, the packet will be fragmented, sent on its way, and reassembled by the receiving host. However, there is a "Don't Fragment" (DF Bit) option with IP, and if toggled, indicates that the packet should not be fragmented by routers-- instead an ICMP "can't fragment" error is returned sent to the sender and the packet is dropped. There is are also ways to override the DF bit, but I hope this answers your question. :)
- Sean -----Original Message----- From: somera cecilia [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, February 01, 2002 12:35 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MTU packet fragmentation Q [7:34022] hello, i need some help on this subject. If a packet is more than the set mtu size of 1500, say packet size is 4352 bytes -does the packet get dropped? -or fragmented and re-assembled in the destination end what should be the correct behaviour? when does the packet don't get fragmented? TIA cecil Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=34070&t=34022 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
