HDLC

2001-02-09 Thread Jeremy Dumoit
Getting some good info here.. So cisco has their own implementation of HDLC.. is it compatible with other non-cisco devices (nothing particular in mind here)? What does the control field of a cisco HDLC frame look like? Thanks!!! Jeremy _ FAQ, list archive

Dumb question

2001-02-08 Thread Jeremy Dumoit
I think I'm unclear on some of the protocols here... for what purpose would a protocol detect errors, but not correct them? Maybe QoS? _ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure

RE: not quite sure...

2001-02-08 Thread Jeremy Dumoit
Frame relay has no means for packet loss detection, so a higher layer protocol (probably TCP) would have to request retransmission of the data. This would occur between hosts rather than the router. X.25 and HDLC on the other hand are both reliable protocols... they would recognize a packet

RE: not quite sure...

2001-02-08 Thread Jeremy Dumoit
I actually think it depends on what encapsulation is running accross the serial link. If you're using HDLC then it's a connection oriented, reliable protocol... meaning if a packet is lost in transit accross the serial link, the router will knw it when it receives a response from the destina

LLC type 1

2001-02-08 Thread Jeremy Dumoit
Anyone know if there's a LAN type out there that uses LLC type 1 headers? Thanks, JD __ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ___