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Show HN: Implementing ping from the Ethernet layer (ARP,IPv4,ICMP in user space)
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ibuki256
2 hours ago
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enjoykaz
2 hours ago
Fragment reassembly in user space is the part most toy implementations skip. Handling the DF bit and ICMP Fragmentation Needed (Type 3/4) means it actually deals with path MTU discovery scenarios. Most stop at basic echo/reply.