Re: [PATCH,pktgen] account for preamble and inter-packet gap

[Ben Greear <greearb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Lennert Buytenhek wrote:
> Hi!
>
> If you account for the Frame Check Sequence when computing bandwidth
> stats, it's only fair that you count the preamble and inter-packet gap
> as well.  Suggested patch attached.

a) When an ethernet NIC claims 100Mbps, does this count the preamble and 
IPG?

b) Or, can send and receive 100Mbps of data by only counting
   the ethernet header + payload + CRC?

If b is true, then I definately would not want to see the IPG and preamble
counted.  If a is true, then I still don't want it counted, but I would
agree that it is worth considering :)

Ben

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