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Re: [Debconf-discuss] Bridged interface + Debconf wifis



On 19/08/15 21:10, Steven Chamberlain wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Tomasz Buchert wrote:
> > anybody was able to bridge vm with wifi interface and get IPv4 address
> > from debconf wifi? What would be a reason behind the fact that I cannot
> > get IPv4 address for my VM?
>
> Bridging means the VM's MAC address would be used as the source of
> WLAN frames, instead of the WLAN interface's own MAC.  Probably the APs
> would filter this.  And also, any replies would be directed at the VM's
> MAC, so your WLAN chipset may filter those too (unless in monitor mode).

Yes, precisely. I'd say that APs block this, since it works over a telephone.

>
> Unfortunately you may have to use NAT.  Or wired connection?
>
> Regards,
> --
> Steven Chamberlain
> steven@pyro.eu.org

Thanks!
Tomasz

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