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Re: iptables with a linux bridge



* Wichert Akkerman <wichert@wiggy.net> [2001.12.02 22:30:02+0100]:
> Why is a filtering bridge no longer a bridge? It does not route, it
> does not change packets, it just selectively does not pass some on.
> A broken bridge maybe from a strict standpoint, but still a bridge.

because it's filtering based on the IP information. brides speak no
IP.

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