Re: eth0: promiscuous
i dont know how to explain it fully it its a mode where the network card
tries to listen to everything it can.. network analysis tools turn this on
when they are running, turning this on may not have much effect if your on
switched ethernet(if any)
some network admins get mad if they see a machine sniffing packets.
nate
On Sat, 20 Nov 1999, Alberto Maurizi wrote:
albert >
albert > What does "eth0: Setting promiscuous mode" mean?
albert > And where to find information about?
albert >
albert > Thanx
albert > Alberto
albert >
albert >
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