[Dnsmasq-discuss] Loading Dnsmasq before the interface is up

[Simon Kelley]

On 15/08/12 16:34, Tsachi wrote:
> Thanks Simon,
>
> I use the "bind-interfaces" since I am going to run two instances of
> dnsmasq, and without, the second fails to bind (address already in
> use).
> The second dnsmasq is configured to listen on a specific interface
> after the interface is loaded.
> I also tried to add "except-interface=XXXX" for the first instance,
> but it didn’t do the trick for me.
>
> Anyhow, the "bind-dynamic" option sounds great,
> Will it give the user the ability to configure the IP address before
> the IP assigned or it is intended for interface name only ?

Either interface name or address will work.

> Will the binding will take place when netlink receives an update?

Yes, that's how it works.


Cheers,

Simon.