Re: 802.3

On Monday 12 May 2003 14:11, Chris Vitale wrote:
> Wrote an extension I'd like to share.  Basically I just ripped off the ARP
> kernel/userspace stuff.

Thanks, I've put it in the CVS.

> Adds:
>
> --802.3-sap
> --802.3-type

I've changed this into 802_3-{sap,type}.

> sap's argument is a one byte hex value.  type takes a two byte hex value. 
> -p must be LENGTH.  The file _ebt_802.c is the userspace file.
>
> --802.3-type will only check 802.3 packets with sap value 0xaa (which is
> the correct behavior).

Please add a comment in the code about the used magic numbers. A man page 
entry would be appreciated too.

> Comments are welcome.  If you guys think it looks alright I'll add 802.3
> control matching later this week.

You can start from the kernel and userspace files in the CVS and send new code 
in patch-form.

cheers,
Bart



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