> [ml] DHC is one place to perform this function, but I think 802.1X would
> ALSO be a good place to convey location information to a hardwired host. I
> believe both mechanisms (DHC & 802.1X) should provide this capability (using
> the same location object). This would give implementors the choice that
> would fit their individual needs.
Do you know if IEEE 802 is willing to consider this? I agree that this
would be a nice solution.
> [ml]If the netheads want to assume the responsibility of the bellheads, they
> will have to conform to rules and regs that govern the bellheads. Most PBX
> admins know with reasonable accuracy where their ports are connected to.
> Most Net admins don't care. Convergence means the best and worst of both
> worlds.
Our net admins have started to care, usually after some host gets broken
into and starts a DOS attack. They want to know quickly which power plug
needs to be pulled.
Received on Fri Dec 13 14:28:32 2002
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