Hi, how does the sysctl ip_queue_maxlen variable work(net.ipv4.ip_queue_maxlen). This is used by the ip_queue.o module in the kernel to queue packets that have to be sent to user land using netlink sockets. I felt that this sysctl variable helped us define the max length for the queue maintained by ip_queue.o, but when I looked at ip_queue.c , the value for the sysctl variable is stored at &sysctl_maxlen, where as before enqueing a packet using the function __ipq_enqueue_entry, the present len is compared against the variable queue_maxlen and not against sysctl_maxlen, why is that so ?? so afterall is the queue max len configurable ?? i have tried using sysctl from command line on ip_queue_maxlen, it works fine and allows me to set it to any value sizeof(int), but is this value usde somewhere inside ip_queue, I could not find that in ip_queue.c ... any clues ?? regards Amit "DISCLAIMER: This message is proprietary to Hughes Software Systems Limited (HSS) and is intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. It may contain privileged or confidential information and should not be circulated or used for any purpose other than for what it is intended. If you have received this message in error, please notify the originator immediately. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that you are strictly prohibited from using, copying, altering, or disclosing the contents of this message. HSS accepts no responsibility for loss or damage arising from the use of the information transmitted by this email including damage from virus." -- Kernelnewbies: Help each other learn about the Linux kernel. Archive: http://mail.nl.linux.org/kernelnewbies/ FAQ: http://kernelnewbies.org/faq/
