As I just noted on the upstream bug (https://bugzilla.mindrot.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2365), the "-o Tunnel=ethernet" option needs to be before the "-w" option. Then, the tap device should be created as expected.
** Bug watch added: OpenSSH Portable Bugzilla #2365 https://bugzilla.mindrot.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2365 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to openssh in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1316017 Title: openssh client ignores -o Tunnel=ethernet option, creating an IP tunnel device instead of an ethernet tap device To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/openssh/+bug/1316017/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list [email protected] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
