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From: ccci!tcs@uunet.UU.NET (Terry Slattery)
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Subject: Re: backplane backbone, routing or bridging?
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Date: 26 Jun 91 14:02:06 GMT
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>Then there is the case of multiple IP subnetworks on a single cable with
>different subnet masks. This is also illegal.
>
>Right?
>
>Greg

With OSPF, you could have the different IP subnetworks on the same cable but
in different areas.  The OSPF area id would keep them distinct.  This
implies an area border router for each area on the same cable.

	-tcs