RE: ip_alwas_defrag kernel parameter

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-----Original Message-----
From: netfilter-admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:netfilter-admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of __ Radien__
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 1:17 AM
To: netfilter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: ip_alwas_defrag kernel parameter

Dear All

   Does kernel, newer than 2.4.*, defrags fragmented packets?
   I cant find ip_always_defrag in RH 9.0, so I think it should do it by
default.
   Am I right?

Regards
__Radien__

If you are using connection tracking, fragmented packets are (must be)
reassembled by default in order for connection tracking to effectively
function as designed. So, yes you are correct.




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