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>>>>> "Jonathan" == Jonathan Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Jonathan> Hello, Does anybody know if the pcap library supports
Jonathan> dropping packets? (As in, blocking them, like a firewall)
Jonathan> Also, if not, what other libraries can I use? (And how
Jonathan> :D)
It does not.
pcap can use kernel or userland filters to limit which packets are
passed up, but it does not affect what packets the kernel receives.
use a firewall system appropriate to your OS.
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