Cell Relay Archive

[Nige <znige@zwg.zicl.co.uk>]

Paul Koning wrote:
> 
> The UNI and signalling specs say "this end system identifier can be
> a globally unique identifier specified by an IEEE MAC address".
> 
> So the MAC address rules do apply.  What bugs me is the words "can be".
> That's bogus because it defeats the purpose.

I'm sure the words "can be" are intentional - to mean that this is a 
suggested value for the field.  But in no way is it mandatory.
I have a paper from the ISO explaining their (careful) use of
"shall", "should" etc.   I'm pretty sure I've seen similar from the ATMF.


        Cheers,
            Nige


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