nmap and networking device

did i get this right: in order to use nmap i need to enable packet filtering because otherwise i would not have any device node for nmap to use? any hints appreciated, thanks ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list

Re: nmap and networking device

Yes, you must enable the device bpf in the kernel before using nmap. This also goes for things such as tcpdump, DHCPd, etc... Matt Lager did i get this right: in order to use nmap i need to enable packet filtering because otherwise i would not have any device node for nmap to use? any hints