At 11:46 AM 3/6/02, Mckenzie Bill wrote: >O.k. > >Let me re phrase my question. How important is it to know how to conevert >the RD into hexidecimal?
In the real-world, it's not important at all. In a Cisco world, the other way around (hex to decimal) is somewhat useful. If you still have Token Ring on your network, then you will probably have a Sniffer or other device that will decode the hex RDs for you. But, let's say all you have is a Cisco box and that you are learning things the way that Cisco tells you to. Then you might have some rather poorly-designed debug tools that show you the RDs in hex. It might be very helpful to know how to convert these to actual decimal ring and bridge numbers. Converting the other way (from decimal to hex) would be a useless skill unless you're a programmer, but worth practicing anyway because it helps you develop the more useful skill (hex to decimal). My theory is that Cisco's debug and diagnostic tools were developed to help their QA people understand what the router is doing. They weren't developed to help their customers troubleshoot problems. Instead of fixing the tools, Cisco offers training, tech support, and books that help customers use the tools. In addition, Cisco offers certification programs that prove that you can use the tools. That's my cynical take anyway. ;-) Priscilla >I have the RII and the RIF but then a couple of >papers I read stated, and now the easy part...the RD, and then I'm lost. > >Any help? ________________________ Priscilla Oppenheimer http://www.priscilla.com Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=37468&t=37401 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
