Re: Retain an IP address on a i/f partcipating in a bridge?

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On Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:33:28 +0100
"Joakim Tjernlund" <joakim.tjernlund@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Currently one must unset the IP address on an i/f that is included in a
> bridge and
> move the IP address to the bridge i/f instead if one wants to maintain
> connectivity with
> the box. This is a problem for us as one loses all routes. The rename of the
> i/f 
> is also a problem.
> 
> Is there a fundamental reason one cannot keep the IP address on one i/f that
> is a member in a bride? I only have two real interfaces in the bridge if
> that 
> makes it any easier.
> Any pointers where I need to adjust the bride code would be appreciated.
> 
>      Jocke

When bridge is active on an interface all packets are processed by the bridge
device not by the individual device.   You can always setup a bridge with only
one interface, or use a script that setups the bridge.
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