Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1998 16:24:47 -0800 (PST) From: Lew Payne <lewiz@netcom.com> To: Dan Busarow <dan@dpcsys.com> Cc: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Strange Network Problem Message-ID: <199812150024.QAA24409@mail.lppi.com> In-Reply-To: <Pine.BSF.3.96.981214154913.10968C-100000@java.dpcsys.com> References: <199812142315.PAA22711@mail.lppi.com> <Pine.BSF.3.96.981214154913.10968C-100000@java.dpcsys.com>
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On Mon, 14 Dec 1998 15:52:34 -0800 (PST), Dan Busarow wrote: > > A more accurate answer would be, make sure that your non-aliased > IP address is assigned the correct netmask. Use 255.255.255.255 > for all aliased IP's that are within the subnet defined by the > real netmask. Actually, I use the "correct" netmask even with my aliased IP's. If my aliases fall within a Class C, I use 255.255.255.0 netmask. I'm intrigued by the responses advising a straight .FF netmask for aliases, however. I've never done it this way. Can you please elaborate as to the logic/advantages? Is this "by the book?" I look forward to learning a new trick... To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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