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<P><FONT SIZE=2>We have a RedHat 6.0 box that has multiple interfaces defined on eth0. We are using it to route packets between various subnets. That part is working well.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>It also appears that each interface is configured with BROADCAST on. And we seem to be receiving broadcast storms at various times during the day that are affecting operations.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>Here's my questions:</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>When BROADCAST is on for an interface, does that mean it will forward all broadcast packets to each of the subnets?</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2> If so, does anyone know how to disable that?</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2> Could you use ipchains to stop the forwarding if you cannot disable that functionality?</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>If BROADCAST does *not* mean it will forward bcast packets, does anyone have any other ideas of how to track down what might be causing this?</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>(Two comments: This started shortly after adding the multiple interfaces on this machine, so we believe it is the cause. And secondly, I have tried ifconfig with a -broadcast parameter with no effect. The BROADCAST flag still shows up when you look at ifconfig.)</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>Gregory L. Camp</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>Gregory.Camp@osc.com</FONT>
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