AF_XDP socket extension using libxdp api#797
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fklassen merged 4 commits intoappneta:Feature_#822_AF_XDF_socket_extensionfrom Sep 4, 2023
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Thanks for the PR. I have wanted to build and AF_XDP implementation for years. Targetting version 4.5 which hopefully will happen soon. |
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| # libpcap can require libnl | ||
| AC_SEARCH_LIBS([nl_handle_alloc], [nl], | ||
| [AC_MSG_NOTICE([Unable to find nl library - may be needed by libpcap])]) | ||
| [AC_MSG_NOTICE([Unable to find xdp library - may be needed by libpcap])]) |
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Yes, its very likely copy-paste mistake/quick experiment left in the final PR.
This line should be unmodified, as in the original code.
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Bringing into a development branch to resolve conficts and test, while maintaining history. |
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| #include <net/bpf.h> | ||
| #define PCAP_DONT_INCLUDE_PCAP_BPF_H 1 | ||
| #endif | ||
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The aim of this change is to extend existing packet sending methods with AF_XDP socket using libxdp api.
By using AF_XDP socket, the time needed for packet sending can be decreased substantially.
Potential improvement suggestions which are not part of this PR: