Did you check if that code catches a ping?
Also, have you tried running tcpdump to make sure your router is indeed
sending the packets you expect?
sudo tcpdump -nnexi en0 icmp
(replace "en0" with the interface you want to listen on)
-Dan
On Tue, 28 Jun 2005, Chase wrote:
Scratch that last question. I've read a lot since yesterday on ICMP and that
question really didn't make any sense, now that I understand a little more
about it.
But, this little code snippet I found in an online tutorial isn't catching
any ICMP packets:
int main() {
char buffer[8192];
int fd = socket (PF_INET, SOCK_RAW, IPPROTO_ICMP);
printf("\nHere we go...\n");
while (read (fd, buffer, 8192) > 0) {
printf("Caught ICMP Packet\n");
}
return 0;
}
It compiles and runs fine, but never catches anything. It just sits on the
read() line, waiting indefinitely.
I tried unplugging/replugging routers to force them to send ICMP router
advertisements, but still nothing shows up.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
- Chase
PS: Anyone know of a higher volume list where I could ask these questions?
I'm practically the only poster for almost two straight days.
