negative reply clarification/question
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> For negative replies, > the Holding Time field is relevant; however, the preference, > Address Type, and NBMA length fields MUST be zero, and the NBMA > Address SHALL NOT be present. The mandatory part length will always be a multiple of 4 octets. Therefore, when the "NBMA Address" is NOT present (eg, negative reply packet), padding must be added to the mandatory part. Correct? Maybe such a comment should be added to the draft... -- Russell