Date: Wed, 9 Jul 1997 10:48:41 -0700 (PDT) From: Tom <tom@uniserve.com> To: Mike Nowlin <mike@r2d2.smlab.com> Cc: stable@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: limit socket connections on 2.1.7 Message-ID: <Pine.BSF.3.96.970709104754.17219C-100000@shell.uniserve.com> In-Reply-To: <Pine.LNX.3.96.970709125458.32507B-100000@r2d2.smlab.com>
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On Wed, 9 Jul 1997, Mike Nowlin wrote:
> Looking for a bit of information............
>
> I'd like to limit the number of incoming TCP connections to a range of
> port numbers (8000-8999). ("Limit port 8000 to 4 connections, 8001 to 10
> connections, and 8002 to 13 connections" type of thing...)
>
> With any luck, this capability is built into the 2.1.7 kernel, and I just
> have to wave my magic wand and activate it. If not........
>
> ......... How?? Kernel modifications?
>
> Any pointers would be greatly appreciated...
This type of thing is normally done at the application level, not in the
kernel. Whatever application you are using, should not open more
connections than you want.
> --Mike
> mike@smlab.com
>
>
>
Tom
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