Hi all I think Static filtering entries are needed in bridging for security purposes. I read that we can add static filtering entries in to the bridge filtering database. The entry information includes the destination MAC address and the port number(other fields as required)so that when a packet/frame arrives with the destination mac address that was specified in static filtering entry the frame gets bridged/forwarded to the interface/port that we have specified in the table(as a static filtering entry). -----Original Message----- From: Stephen Hemminger [mailto:shemminger@xxxxxxxx] Sent: Friday, March 30, 2007 9:32 AM To: Majjari Vikram(TLS-ESG), Bangalore Cc: bridge@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: Static filtering entries in bridging -- linux 2.4.20kernel Majjari Vikram(TLS-ESG), Bangalore wrote: > > Hi all > > Iam working on bridging in linux 2.4.20 kernel. can any > one help me on these questions. > 2.4 code is in stable (dormant) mode, major bug fixes only. > > > 1. how to make static filtering entries and > Bridging in linux does not have a way to add static entries. Why do you need them? > > 1. > > > 2. how to make group MAC addresses (multicast addresses) in bridging. > You don't need to. All mulitcasts are forwarded automatically as per 802.1d spec. > > > Eagerly waiting for reply. > DISCLAIMER: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The contents of this e-mail and any attachment(s) are confidential and intended for the named recipient(s) only. It shall not attach any liability on the originator or HCL or its affiliates. Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not necessarily reflect the opinions of HCL or its affiliates. Any form of reproduction, dissemination, copying, disclosure, modification, distribution and / or publication of this message without the prior written consent of the author of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please delete it and notify the sender immediately. Before opening any mail and attachments please check them for viruses and defect. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Bridge mailing list Bridge@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx https://lists.linux-foundation.org/mailman/listinfo/bridge
