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From: JERRY@STAR.STANFORD.EDU
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Subject: RE: VAXstation-2000 ethernet problem...
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Date: Mon, 29-Jun-87 16:17:37 EDT
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You are right, the DESVA (ethernet controller on the 2000)
will not receive ANY broadcast packets.  This is because
DEC has decided to disable this functionality except for
those ports that specifically ask for it (via the 
multicast address option or by setting the multicast
state to be on).  DEC recommends the multicast address option (MLA).
DEC also plans to make this a standard across all ethernet cards, so
processes like CMU's and mine (Wollongong) will have to change.

Anyway, all you need to do for a quick solution is to turn MLT state on
when you are allocating your DESVA port and broadcast packets will be
accepted.

Jerry Scott