Can I read Multicast Traffic and Netfilter in Linux on EtoBox?

Multicast Traffic and Netfilter in Linux by Jeff Sessions is a document available to read on EtoBox.

What is Multicast Traffic and Netfilter in Linux about?

The document discusses how multicast traffic is able to bypass the netfilter connection tracking system on a Linux router. Specifically, multicast traffic from the ISP to IP address 239.3.5.3 is received by an mplayer client on the local network despite being dropped by iptables rules. This is because multicast traffic creates a connection tracking entry that allows the traffic for a few minutes before it disappears. To fully allow multicast routing, the router must accept IGMP and PIM packets on the local

Author

Jeff Sessions

Language

EN