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Cc: freebsd-ipfw@freebsd.org, Adrian Chadd <adrian@freebsd.org>
Subject: Re: ipfw amd bridge
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Olivier Nicole wrote:
> Thanks,
> 
>>> I remember reqading in the past (4.x) that on a machine with bridged
>>> interfaces, only layer 2 rules of ipfw would apply.
>> not quite.
>> there are rules that do not work when called from a layer two
>> point. e.g. divert does not work, nor does 'fwd' (without patches).
> 
> And what would be the patches (if any exists)?
> 
>> note if_bridge and bridge are different and may have
>> behavioral differences in this regard.
> 
> I think it will be if_bridge (as bridge is obsolete).
> 
> Bests,
> 
> Olivier
> 
>  

I gave some to adrian (cc'd)..
I don't have them available right now..