I have set ip_local_port_range to smaller number. (e.g. 55000 56000) What happens after all client side socket are consumed by applications ? does kernel overrides the ip_local_port_range and try to allocate port from other ports ? does kernel indefinitely to try to find free port ? __ tharindu.info "those that can, do. Those that can’t, complain." -- Linus -- To unsubscribe from this list: send an email with "unsubscribe kernelnewbies" to ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxx Please read the FAQ at http://kernelnewbies.org/FAQ