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> > The same TX & RX are shown for both interfaces. |
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That implies that they are layer 2 counters and will therefore be the same |
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for a given physical interface. |
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> I don't know whether the tools have changed much since those I'm using on |
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> this box, but the difference *might* be that Grant's IPs are on the same |
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> subnet. I *think* it's possible for the route (as in: `man route`) to |
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> configure packets that come in on 1.2.3.2 to be replied to via 1.2.3.1. |
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If the return packets are part of the same TCP session it will automatically |
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be sent from the correct IP address. If it didnt, the remote end wouldnt |
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consider the return packets part of the same session and reject them. |
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