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Re: [DNA] Reminder: WG LC on draft-ietf-dna-goals-01.txt is running
>>> To examine the status of the existing configuration, a host may
>>> check
>>> whether a 'link change' has occurred. The term 'link' used in
>>> this
>>> document is as defined in RFC 2461 [4]. The notion 'link' is not
>>> identical with the notion 'subnet' as defined in RFC 3753 [7].
>>> For
>>> example, there may be more than one subnets in a link.
>>
>> Also "A host connected to a link may be part of one or more of the
>> subnets on the link."
>
> ok. Then the sentence will be
>
> ................................................................The
> term 'link' used in this
> document is as defined in RFC 2461 [4]. The notion 'link' is not
> identical with the notion 'subnet' as defined in RFC 3753 [7]. For
> example, there may be more than one subnets in a link and a
> host connected to a link may be part of one or more of the subnets
> on the link.
Looks good to me.
>> Bernard mentioned that one STA connecting to multiple APs
>> simultaneously
>> is not prohibited by the spec, and it is feasible. I recommend you
>> replace "contact" with "be within the coverage are of". This reflects
>> your intention, and uses common terms.
>
> ok. The sentence will be
>
> ...... a host may be with in the coverage area of multiple
> (802.11) access points at the same time.
Looks good to me other than do we need to mention 802.11 here?
If it is true for 802.11, it may be true for other wireless
technologies, too.
>>> DNA scheme is run per interface because some IP configuration,
>>> such
>>> as IPv6 address, is interface specific. When a host has multiple
>>> interfaces, each interface separately check for link change to
>>> verify each one's IP configuration.
>
> Pekka is not entirely happy to add the above paragraphs. We exchanged
> thoughts and kindly give your opinion on it.
Right. But that discussion now has its own thread.
--Pekka