Using TAP device with simple_switch

[azad2003-ai]

I attempted to use TAP devices without success. I created the TAP device as follows:

ip tuntap add mode tap dev tap0
ip link set tap0 up

Then, I started simple_switch with:

sudo simple_switch_grpc --log-console -L debug -i 0@tap0

A quick grep through the code suggests that TAP devices are not supported. Supporting them would simplify switch usage compared to using veth pairs.

Is this something you would consider adding?

Thanks!

[jafingerhut]

That seems like a reasonable feature to add. The main question is who has the time, skill, and desire to do so. This project has only a few volunteer developers at the moment, so unless someone notices this issue and decides to take on the task. Note: that someone might be a person who has not contributed code to the project before. If you are interested and find a solution, feel free to create a PR.

[azad2003-ai]

“Certainly, sir. I am ready to work on this project. I will solve the issue and share the project idea and my approach with you within three days for sure.”

[azad2003-ai]

That seems like a reasonable feature to add. The main question is who has the time, skill, and desire to do so. This project has only a few volunteer developers at the moment, so unless someone notices this issue and decides to take on the task. Note: that someone might be a person who has not contributed code to the project before. If you are interested and find a solution, feel free to create a PR.

“Certainly, sir. I am ready to work on this project. I will solve the issue and share the project idea and my approach with you within three days for sure.”

[antoninbas]

This is an exact copy-paste of this issue: #1294
People claiming it doesn't work should probably show evidence first.

Oh, the joys of OSS with the prevalence of AI assistants...

[Dscano]

He did the same also here p4lang/gsoc#94. I do believe that @azad2003-ai is looking to achieve a contribute task for GSoC

[fruffy]

Duplicate of #1294