[ntp:hackers] Findinterface

[mayer]

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> Hi!
> 
> Could anyone explain to me why we need to check which interface has to
> be used for which association? AFAIK that shouldn't be something to 
> worry about, the OS should take care of that question whenever we are 
> sending out a packet.
> 
> Is this related to authentification? If yes, why?
> 
In a word, yes. The authentication is specific to the IP address
(not the name). Look at the documentation on authentication.

Danny

> Kind regards,
> Heiko
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