Date: Fri, 4 Dec 1998 16:05:07 -0700 (MST) From: wildcardus freakis <wildcard@dax.belen.k12.nm.us> To: "Singh, Hardeep IN" <singhh@delpo1.in.unisys.com> Cc: FreeBSD <freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG> Subject: Re: BSD Packet Filter.Device Not Configured Message-ID: <Pine.BSF.3.96.981204160159.21086A-100000@dax.belen.k12.nm.us> In-Reply-To: <199812042237.WAA23706@bbmail1.unisys.com>
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yup...it needs to be in the kernel...you should have an entry like: pseudo-device bpfilter 4 #Berkley Packet Filter and then you can have up to 4 filters going on diffrent interfaces. i.e. ep0, fx0, etc. On Sat, 5 Dec 1998, Singh, Hardeep IN wrote: > Sir, > I have installed tcpdump and libpcap from there source code downloaded from > ftp://ftp.ee.lbl.gov using make utility. > Make went all fine with no errors or warnings !!. > Now when I run tcpdump it gives me error > /dev/bfp0 not configured > where as the device is there in /dev directory with entry as follows > crw------- 1 root wheel 23, 0 Jan 3 21:24 bpf0 > Is it that the entry for this device is not in the kernel.If that is so > please guide if as to what > should i do for it.Do i need to recompile the kernel.What entry do I need to > put in my config file > I shall be greatly thankful to you for your kind assistence > Also even before installation when i was using tcpdump installed by default > in My FreeBSD > I was getting the same error.Please guide me where can i get more info > regarding this.I tried searching your website to relevent information but i > could not get one i required. > Thanks & regards > Hoping for a prompt reply > > Hardeep Singh > singhh@delpo1.in.unisys.com > > > > To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org > with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message > To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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