> 1) Why do you think the kernel does not know which IP address is associated
> with which network device? This information is obviously available.
I dont think. I said the kernel does not now if two interfaces are on the
same cable or not.
> 2) Why would you want to respond to ARP requests received on a device that
> does not have an IP address configured?
I am not talking abut "no address" but "other address".
> As to the responses that having multiple interfaces on a single broadcast
> domain is an illegal configuration, it sounds like several other people are
> interested in using such a setup as well.
I didnt not say that it is illegal or makes no sence, i just say the kernel
doesnt know.
Greetings
Bernd
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