> > Description: Fixes problem with external loopback, using crossed route entries.
> > Version: 2.0.36 (& 2.0.37-pre9)
> > Testing: Connected two NICs together, using an external cross-over cable,
> > swapped route entries (to force packets out the opposite interfaces),
> > and then issued pings, telnets, & ftps to both addreseses. Unplugged
> > the cable to verify pings, etc. were appropriately halted.
> > Request: Please CC bmoyle@redcreek.com with any comments/feedback.
>
> The kernel knows perfectly well that its silly to send packets to yourself
> via external interfaces. This patch isn't needed. The bug is your routing
> table and trying to set up this configuration.
Alan, this bitten me long time ago, too. External loopback is very
nice for testing...
Pavel
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