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From: Bernd Eckenfels <ecki@calista.eckenfels.6bone.ka-ip.net>
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Subject: Re: hidden interface (ARP) 2.4.20
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In article <Pine.LNX.3.96.1021211110329.18520C-100000@gatekeeper.tmr.com> you wrote:
> Don't. You are right about this one, a client originated connection will
> have an ARP entry and route back by the original route.

Most likely it will not have an ARP entry, since there is only the ARP entry
for the router. Not-directly connected hosts are not listed in the
neighbours cache, but yes, you will have an routing cache entry (netstat
-C).


Greetings
Bernd
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