[OLSR-users] Non-OLSR ad-hoc client

[Joe Bush]

> > > I have several openWrt boxes running olsr. These are all configured as
> > bridges, so I understand that wired clients are able to access the
> > internet. My PocketPC is configured with static address (10.0.0.5) and
> > gateway (10.0.0.4). The actual gateway is 10.0.0.1.
> > >
> >
> > Are you sure that 10.0.0.5 cannot hear data being transmitted back by
> > 10.0.0.1?
> > Some sniffing would probably solve this riddle.
>
> I am sure it can. But the packets coming from 10.0.0.1 are designated
> for 10.0.0.4. How would 10.0.0.5 be able to determine that it is the
> final recipient? I didn't think it would examine the packet any
> further than seeing if is the intended resipient, and then dropping it
> since it isn't.

Nevermind. I just realized that everything I just said is rubbish. :)