- ready to pass packets&#13;
                down(2),&#13;
                testing(3)   -- in some test mode&#13;
            }&#13;
    MAX-ACCESS  read-write&#13;
    STATUS      current&#13;
    DESCRIPTION&#13;
            "The desired state of the interface.  The testing(3) state&#13;
            indicates that no operational packets can be passed.  When a&#13;
            managed system initializes, all interfaces start with&#13;
            ifAdminStatus in the down(2) state.  As a result of either&#