Re: BGP TTL check in 12.3(7)T

[David Meyer <dmm () 1-4-5 net>]

> > The TTL mechanism is just a way to distinguish at low cost between
> > good for_us traffic and junk. So more of a classifer than a security
> > layer, though it can be argued both ways.  And even though it
> > does have security in the title, it is _not_ a panacea for "securing"
> > bgp or any routing information.
> >
> > http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc3682.html

        Just to second what Vijay said here, what GTSM does is
        close the window a bit; it doesn't shut it.

        Dave