Re: [PATCH][MCAST]Clear MAF_GSQUERY flag when process MLDv1 general query messages.

From: Yan Zheng
Date: Mon Nov 07 2005 - 19:33:14 EST


> Do you have a test case that demonstrates this? It appears to
> me that an MLDv2 general query doesn't execute that code (short circuited
> above) and an MLDv1 general query (what that code is handling) will
> have a timer expiring before switching back to MLDv2 mode (so it'll send
> a v1 report, without any sources). Unless I'm missing something, I can't
> see any way for the scenario you've described to happen.
> That said, I also can't see anything it would hurt, so I don't
> object,
> but it looks unnecessary to me.
>
> +-DLS
>
>

>MLDv2 general query doesn't execute that code
Yes, MLDv2 general query also leave that bit unchanged. In MLDv1
compatibility mode, igmp6_timer_handler(...) uses igmp6_send(...) to
send report, it leaves that bit unchanged too. So when switching back
to MLDv2 mode, MAF_GSQUERY flag set long time ago may have effect on
the report .

>That said, I also can't see anything it would hurt
I agree with you. it hurts nothing but a report.

By the way. May I ask a question.
Do you agree my change on is_in(...)? That is check include/exclude
count when type is MLD2_MODE_IS_INCLUDE or MLD2_MODE_IS_EXCLUDE.
(especially for MLD2_MODE_IS_EXCLUDE)

Regards
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