Ethernet Registration Authority

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1 total messages Started by Shaun McCullagh Sat, 09 Jan 1993 19:05

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Author: Shaun McCullagh
Date: Sat, 09 Jan 1993 19:05

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Hi,


Which entity is currently is responsible for registration of Ethernet
protocols?
(i.e. who issues the protocol number used in the ethernet header).

I understand that if a protocol is registered as a bona fide Ethernet
protocol
this implies it will not conflict with any other protocols on in use on a
LAN.

If this is true why do some sites restrict the range of protocols users
may 
use on their LAN? 

I guess one reason might be to limit the amount of bandwidth used
and thus reduce network congestion. (i.e. some protocols make more use of
broadcasts
than others)

I wonder how many sites still limit the choice of protocols?

If there is sufficient interest I'll summarize.



Shaun McCullagh (RA)
School of Information Systems.,
University of East Anglia.,
Norwich
England NR4 7TJ

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