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Re: [STDS-802-16] mesh net routing

Markus Kiennen wrote:
> Hi again,
> 
> i was just wondering: As I understand it in 6.3.1.2 the Xmt Node ID 
> transferred in the Mesh-subheader is the senders ID. I don't see what 
> this is necessary for. The neighbouring node knows where the data 
> originates looking at the CID. But if the NodeID would be the 
> destination ID it would also know where to forward it to.
> 
> I hope you can bring light into the darkness of my understanding :)
> 
> Thank you.
> 
> Markus Kiennen

Hi,

I am still stuck at this point. Could anyone tell me why the 
Mesh-subheader contains the sender's node ID? (aside from request/grants 
- it is needed there)

Thank you.

Markus