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1. Project: Ethernet bridge module for Solaris
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OpenSolaris Project: Ethernet bridge module for Solaris

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This project maintains a software Ethernet bridge module for Solaris. We plan to provide enough functionality to enable the creation of "stealth" (bridging) firewalls using IPFilter. Some form of this project is expected to become a standard part of the OpenSolaris code eventually, at which time this project may choose to continue maintaining the ethbridge code for older Solaris systems.

Our current prototype doesn't yet work with IPFilter and has some limitations when used with IP on the same host. It has only been tested on Solaris 10. It can be used to create a simple standalone bridge (no spanning tree support) while allowing the use of Solaris tools like snoop(1M).

There is a small team within Sun funded to work on this project. Anyone — inside or outside of Sun — who wishes to write code, beta test, or just participate in the design, is invited to join the project!

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10 Jan 2006

Ethernet Bridge Project Introduction