Network Dictionary – RITA – Reliable Internetworking Troubleshooting Agent

Reliable Internetworking Troubleshooting Agent RFC 2321

Key Facts

Firstly you should consult the RFC for background.

You don’t hit something with RITA, you ‘wang’ it.

Wanging your computer or router may not necssarily fix it, but you will feel better

Wanging management or co-workers is not generally a good idea (TM)

RITA as described in the RFC.

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         ^     ^                                     ^          ^
         |     |                                     |          |
        beak  wattles                               legs       ethernet

Figure 2

Rare photo showing a freshly acquired RITA in its virginal state. Note that there is no evidence of repeated percussion against Cisco routers, salesmen or line managers.