Re: [nsp] HDLC with subinterfaces ?

From: Manpreet Singh (singh@ispsoft.com)
Date: Tue May 28 2002 - 10:14:34 EDT


Hi Stephen,
    thanks for replying. My question is that, HDLC is a point to point
protocol. In case subinterfaces are created,
    and HDLC is used as the framing protocol, then how is the Datalink
connection between two points identified ?

-Manpreet

Stephen Sprunk wrote:

> Thus spake "Manpreet Singh" <singh@ispsoft.com>
> > I have a question regarding HDLC on cisco.
> >
> > Why does cisco allow creation of subinterfaces with HDLC
> > encapsulation. How is the link layer connection identified ?
>
> There are certain features which require multiple (sub)interfaces but don't
> require link-layer separation. You can do non-ISL/dot1q subinterfaces on
> Ethernet as well.
>
> S



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