Dropped Packets

[shannanl]

I have noticed that lately our firewall log is showing a lot of dropped packets. What could be causing this? How can I track it down? Is this normal?

They are all broadcast packets. We run static i.p.s 192.168.0.XXX. The come from all the clients to 192.168.0.255.

Thanks in advance.

Shannan

 

[Jpoandl]

This sounds normal. Generally, you wouldn't want to allow broadcast packets through the firewall...unless of course, you had a special need to allow these.


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[shannanl]

Ok, it seems to be evenly spaced from all the clients. It just seems like we have had more lately than before.

Thanks,

Shannan

 

[rrevuru]

What kinda firewall is that?

 

[shannanl]

Its a Mcafee Pro 100.

Thanks,

Shannan