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Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 06:51:01 -0800
From: Bruce M Simpson <bms@spc.org>
To: Elton Machado <elton.machado@norteglobal.com>
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Subject: Re: How can I create and use a Tap device
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On Thu, Nov 18, 2004 at 02:08:50PM +0000, Elton Machado wrote:
> I need a virtual ethernet device, can I use tap for that?

Yes.

> How can I create it?

Read the man page.

BMS