Since area level authentication has been deprecated since RFC 2178, it would be impossible for this remnant from pre-RFC2178 OSPFv2 to be misinterpreted. Thanks, Acee
On 9/27/13 3:39 AM, "Abdussalam Baryun" <[email protected]> wrote: >I don't think it was an editorial error, it is technical error, > >AB > >On 9/24/13, RFC Errata System <[email protected]> wrote: >> The following errata report has been submitted for RFC2328, >> "OSPF Version 2". >> >> -------------------------------------- >> You may review the report below and at: >> http://www.rfc-editor.org/errata_search.php?rfc=2328&eid=3734 >> >> -------------------------------------- >> Type: Technical >> Reported by: Ramakrishna DTV <[email protected]> >> >> Section: 8.2 >> >> Original Text >> ------------- >> The AuType specified in the packet must match the AuType >> specified for the associated area. >> >> >> Corrected Text >> -------------- >> The AuType specified in the packet must match the AuType >> specified for the associated interface. >> >> >> Notes >> ----- >> In OSPFv2, authentication is configured per interface and not per area. >> Appendix D clarifies this: "The authentication type is configurable >>on a >> per-interface >> (or equivalently, on a per-network/subnet) basis." >> >> Instructions: >> ------------- >> This errata is currently posted as "Reported". If necessary, please >> use "Reply All" to discuss whether it should be verified or >> rejected. When a decision is reached, the verifying party (IESG) >> can log in to change the status and edit the report, if necessary. >> >> -------------------------------------- >> RFC2328 (no draft string recorded) >> -------------------------------------- >> Title : OSPF Version 2 >> Publication Date : April 1998 >> Author(s) : J. Moy >> Category : INTERNET STANDARD >> Source : Open Shortest Path First IGP >> Area : Routing >> Stream : IETF >> Verifying Party : IESG >> _______________________________________________ >> OSPF mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ospf >> _______________________________________________ OSPF mailing list [email protected] https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ospf
