---
oid: "1.3.6.1.4.1.1978.2.1.6.2.1.2"
short-description: "apathType OBJECT-TYPE"
last-modified: "2020-07-30"
parent-oid: "1.3.6.1.4.1.1978.2.1.6.2.1"
---

## OID: `1.3.6.1.4.1.1978.2.1.6.2.1.2`

```asn1
{iso(1) identified-organization(3) dod(6) internet(1) private(4) enterprise(1) 1978 tiger(2) generalTiger(1) apath(6) apathTable(2) apathEntry(1) apathType(2)}
```

### Description

```asn1
apathType OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER {
primary (1),
secondary (2),
primary-mute (3),
primary-mute-xlat (4)}
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"Defines the mode of operation for this Apath:
Primary: We send enquiry messages.
Secondary: We respond to enquiry messages.
Primary-Mute: We won't send enquiry messages.
The path is up on on the basis of the connected stream.
Primary-Mute-Xlat: Same as Primary-Mute except it enables SABRE/PIA
character set translation."
DEFVAL {primary}
```

**Classification:** MIB object for network management

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