Joe, > This method uses conventional PMTU, i.e., sends large packets and resets > the MTU down when ICMP NACKs are received, vs. Fred's draft which > involves probes. It has disadvantages (susceptible to blackholing) but > doesn't involve a new header either, and might be worth noting.
FWIW, the period during which the blackholing occurs could be indefinite if the network doesn't deliver the ICMPs. I agree that the ICMPs are nice to have, but the mechanism should work even if they are absent. Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Int-area mailing list [email protected] https://www1.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/int-area
