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From: "Koster, K.J." <K.J.Koster@kpn.com>
Subject: RE: Pseudo ethernet interface
To: 'Suma H R' <sumahr@sasken.com>
Cc: Brahma Naidu Golla <gbnaidu@sasken.com>, hackers@FreeBSD.ORG
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Dear Suma,

> 
> 	Is it possible to provide pseudo ethernet interfaces?
> Can we associate an IP and MAC address with a psuedo ethernet 
> interface
> to facilitate data packet transmission & reception through that?
> If so, how does it work?
> Pointers to any documentation in this regard will be appreciated.
> 
Have you looked at the tun device?

    Kees Jan

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