Well...if stateful inspection is used at layer three..then the device utilizing this function is keeping track of the session flowing through...
I would think that stateful inspection at the application layer would be doing the same...(at least....maybe even extra stuff) So if you have an smtp session open through a device that had statefull inspection enabled for the application layer, then it would track the actual communication and not the session per se....of course... It would almost seem weird to have stateful inspection in the higher levels without layer 3....things that make you go hmmm..... Tiem to go do some research...hehe -Patrick >>> "Steven A Ridder" 02/28/02 12:17PM >>> I think it means the ability to check other layers such as 4-7. For example, the ability to check http or SMTP commands. -- RFC 1149 Compliant ""John Green"" wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED].; > what is multilayer stateful inspection ? > > stateful inspection is understood fine. but what does > the prefix multilayer denote or mean ? > > state refers to the state of a session information > that is temporarily kept in a state table for open > connections and is wiped or erased when the session > ends. BUT what does multilayer mean here ? > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Greetings - Send FREE e-cards for every occasion! > http://greetings.yahoo.com >>>>>>>>>>>>> Confidentiality Disclaimer <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< This email and any files transmitted with it may contain confidential and /or proprietary information in the possession of WellStar Health System, Inc. ("WellStar") and is intended only for the individual or entity to whom addressed. This email may contain information that is held to be privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized access, dissemination, distribution or copying of any information from this email is strictly prohibited, and may subject you to criminal and/or civil liability. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by reply email and then delete this email and its attachments from your computer. Thank you. ================================================================ Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=36826&t=36817 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
