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[.....]
> Even if you specifiy a non-host mask, a host route is set...if that is the
> case then only a host mask should be allowed, and a host mask should
> be forced. You SHOULD be able to override the host setting, that is, if a
> mask is specified explicitly then the route should be set according to the
> netmask.

I agree, and I'll implement the change unless someone has a good 
reason not to..... any takers ?

> Dennis

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