LAN costs are 4 by default (for VMS nodes anyway).
Maybe on VMS, but check MIM - the UNA-0 cost is 3, not 4.
I've seen both values used; I think the default must vary depending on the
system or OS version.
Bob
Topsxx default
NCP>sh cir ni-0-0 char
NCP>
17:19:20 NCP
Request # 52; Show Circuit Characteristics Completed
Circuit = NI-0-0
Service = Enabled
Cost = 1
Maximum Routers = 16
Router Priority = 10
Hello Timer = 15
Type = Ethernet
Adjacent Node = 59.11 (DIMMA)
Listen Timer = 45
Circuit = NI-0-0
Adjacent Node = 59.58 (STUPI)
Listen Timer = 45
(if there are more than one area router on the same LAN it will
use the one with the highest node number, no metrics...)
-P