On Mon, Apr 22, 2002 at 11:00:56PM -0500, Peter Caldes wrote: > I want the application(s) to specify the next hop the packet takes without modifying >the IP packet > itself, so that the packet can be directed/forwarded to a particular router based on >the application > parameters. The real reason is that IP addresses in the same subnet might reside >behind different > routers. (ie. 1.2.3.1 is behind RouterA, 1.2.3.2 is behind RouterB). The application >knows which > router to use.
Why not take a look at the source code to traceroute on Linux? It should have an implementation of what you're trying to do. At least if I understand what you want correctly. -- Ben Reser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://ben.reser.org What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans, and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty and democracy? - Ghandi
