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



If the NodeID is not contained, a reception node will not where the message in the mesh network comes after many routing hops.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Markus Kiennen" <fastjack@GMX.DE>
To: <STDS-802-16@listserv.ieee.org>
Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 10:11 PM
Subject: 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
>