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<p>On 5/2/18 5:50 PM, Johnny Billquist wrote:<br>
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cite="mid:d6b7e4d0-67a1-eac0-87fa-dcd6f0e64270@softjar.se">Sumpratim,
an area router is just a more capable DECnet router. It has to be
either a PDP-11 or a VAX. Alpha's does/did not support area
routing.
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Obviously other gear like Ciscos can also act as area routers.
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There are various rules on what is connected to what when it comes
to the various routing domains in DECnet.
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Once you have an area router then yes, any number (well, up to 63)
is supported. There are no other limitations.
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Essentially, area routing isn't anh more complicated that routing
within the area. As an admin, you don't really have to do much of
anything.
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But it's good if you have some bandwidth, a fixed address, and are
generally online.
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Johnny
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OK, I am willing to give this a shot. Let me think a bit more about
the specifics, I will contact you soon.<br>
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