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Datalink Layer Level-2 Passthru example?

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Description

Hello,

I am investigating low level cross-platform network libraries for a project that needs to be at the Level-2 Datalink layer.

What I am seeing to find out is if libpnet has any type of passthrough example to get an idea as to what it can do?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

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The issue names no file, test, or entry point. Begin by checking libpnet's existing datalink examples and platform support for a Level-2 passthrough; done means documenting or adding a verified cross-platform example, if the library supports it.

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Tech stack
rust
Domain
networking
Issue type
Documentation
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5/5
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