netdev - Re: ARP response with link local IP, why not broadcast

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Date:	Wed, 22 Jul 2015 10:56:10 -0700 (PDT)
From:	David Miller <davem@...emloft.net>
To:	db_extern@....de
Cc:	sowmini05@...il.com, netdev@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Re: ARP response with link local IP, why not broadcast

From: Sebastian Fett <db_extern@....de>
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2015 09:49:49 +0200

> I think that behaviour is acceptable because it only happens in local
> networks. Waking up sleeping devices will not be a concern there.

No, it is not acceptable.

If your laptop or cell phone's wireless interface is sleeping, they
are on a "local" network and shouldn't be woken up.
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