why does the following result from the 'sh ip route rip' command when rip is classful? R 172.16.55.0 [120/2] via 172.16.20.2 255.255.255.0, 00:00:14, Serial0 R 172.16.50.0 [120/2] via 172.16.20.2 255.255.255.0, 00:00:14, Serial0 R 172.16.30.0 [120/2] via 172.16.20.2 255.255.255.0, 00:00:14, Serial0 R 172.16.40.0 [120/2] via 172.16.20.2 255.255.255.0, 00:00:14, Serial0 however, if you just use the 'sh ip route' command, the subnet mask does not appear. thanks makeeda ___________________________________ UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]