Novell uses 802.3 to mean their raw format: Dst Src Length, IPX. They use 802.2 to mean an ordinary 802.3 frame: 802.3 followed by 802.2. In other words, Dest Src Length, DSAP SSAP Control.
Priscilla At 02:31 PM 11/12/01, CCIE TB wrote: >Priscilla, > >Related to your comment below: > >" This is a standard 802.3/802.2 frame. Dest Src Length, 802.2 (LLC). The >802.2 header has the DSAP, SSAP, and Control fields. This frame format is >confusing if you are used to Novell terminology because Novell calls it >802.2. But it's also 802.3 and IEEE assumes an 802.3 header has an 802.2 >header that follows and would just call this 802.3." > >Do you mean to say that these two frame format (802.2/802.3)are the same. >To me they look the same!!! >If that is true, why we have to select between them when configuring NWLink? >If they are not, what are the differences > >Regards > >Adiah > > > >_________________________________________________________________ >Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ________________________ Priscilla Oppenheimer http://www.priscilla.com Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=25988&t=25925 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
