Hello, Cisco's implementation of HDLC is proprietary to Cisco and Cisco recommends using PPP when connecting to non-cisco routers. BTW most HDLC implementation of other vendors is proprietary also.
The new Quidway routers (from Hua Wei) on the other hand support Cisco's implementation of HDLC. Quidway routers are supposed to be clones of cisco routers. At 10:23 PM 3/2/02 +0800, you wrote: >On Sat, 2 Mar 2002, Jeffrey Wong wrote: > > I also suggest that you should stick with PPP encapsulation, since PPP > > implementation is standardized and HDLC is not. > > > >actually HDLC is a standard (much older than PPP i believe). it's usually >used on synchronous point-to-point hardwired links (such as leased lines) >where other advanced features of PPP arent really needed (like >link authentication or IP address/parameter negotiation). so if it's a >leased line, HDLC is the simpler choice for connectivity and >troubleshooting (because the telco always supports it). and linux >supports HDLC too in case you want to replace your cisco routers. > >pong > > >_ >Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at >http://plug.linux.org.ph >To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to >[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
