OK, the same effect on domain password: Had Caslow on one side and caslow on the other area.....NO problem....it still works!! Cleared the clns neigh, isis *, ip route * shut the intf.. etc....but still it works.....Why?? Anyone??
>From: "Cisco Nuts" >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: ISIS area password NOT same but still works?? >Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 18:50:27 +0000 > >Hello, >Have 2 routers with isis area passwords configured....One has >#area-password FRED and the other #area-password Fred..... >Adjacencies form (as explained) but the routes area exchanged too!! >This should NOT happen as the passwords don't match even though they are in >the same area. >Incidentally, a 3rd router in another area NOT configured for any >authentication see all other routers?? This is as it should work. >NO problem...But shouldn't this be thought of as a weakness in ISIS >authentication?? >Any ideas. >Thanks!! >Sincerely, >CN > >BTW: I am following NetMaster Class' paper on Isis authentication. >Got to go back and check Doyle now... > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=65511&t=65511 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

