I think you may get a more appropriate definition of a Magic Number by taking a peek at RFC 1661. Specifically, you may want to take a look at paragraph 6.4:
"6.4 Magic-Number Description This Configuration Option provides a method to detect looped- back links and other Data Link Layer anomalies. This Configuration Option MAY be required by some other Configuration Options such as the Quality-Protocol Configuration Option. By default, the Magic-Number is not negotiated, and zero is inserted where a Magic-Number might otherwise be used." HTH, Paul Werner > While trying to find a good definition of what a Magic Number is > (CCO was useless, many hits on where & why used, but none on > a concise definition on what it was.) I found this site using Google. > > http://www.science.uva.nl/~mes/jargon/ > > It is in the Netherlands of all places, but seems to be pretty good. > With it I was able to "grok" (check dictionary to see what that means) > what a magic number is. > > Prof. Tom Lisa, CCAI > Community College of Southern Nevada > Cisco Regional Networking Academy ________________________________________________ Get your own "800" number Voicemail, fax, email, and a lot more http://www.ureach.com/reg/tag Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=22145&t=22145 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
