Re: openvpn question

[Gregory Nowak <greg@gregn.net>]

On Sat, Aug 24, 2013 at 12:44:28PM +1000, Zenaan Harkness wrote:
> Whether or not using proxy arp, I recommend using tap device. I
> believe there is a little more overhead with tun (higher in the
> stack), _especially_ given you want to forward everything, ie DNAT and
> SNAT.  tun buys nothing but overhead, compared to tap.

I've thought of doing that earlier, but didn't see the point of
switching from the openvpn default, since I don't need to actually
transport ethernet frames. I'll do that though, and will see if I
notice any improvement. Thanks.

Greg


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