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authorChristian Pointner <equinox@anytun.org>2010-02-11 10:57:11 +0000
committerChristian Pointner <equinox@anytun.org>2010-02-11 10:57:11 +0000
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@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ anytun(8)
NAME
----
+
anytun - anycast tunneling daemon
SYNOPSIS
@@ -66,44 +67,44 @@ passed to the daemon:
This option instructs *Anytun* to run in foreground
instead of becoming a daemon which is the default.
-*-u, --username <username>*::
+*-u, --username '<username>'*::
run as this user. If no group is specified (*-g*) the default group of
the user is used. The default is to not drop privileges.
-*-g, --groupname <groupname>*::
+*-g, --groupname '<groupname>'*::
run as this group. If no username is specified (*-u*) this gets ignored.
The default is to not drop privileges.
-*-C, --chroot <path>*::
+*-C, --chroot '<path>'*::
Instruct *Anytun* to run in a chroot jail. The default is
to not run in chroot.
-*-P, --write-pid <filename>*::
+*-P, --write-pid '<filename>'*::
Instruct *Anytun* to write it's pid to this file. The default is
to not create a pid file.
-*-L, --log <target>:<level>[,<param1>[,<param2>[..]]]*::
+*-L, --log '<target>:<level>[,<param1>[,<param2>[..]]]'*::
add log target to logging system. This can be invoked several times
in order to log to different targets at the same time. Every target
hast its own log level which is a number between 0 and 5. Where 0 means
disabling log and 5 means debug messages are enabled. +
The file target can be used more the once with different levels.
If no target is provided at the command line a single target with the
- config *syslog:3,anytun,daemon* is added. +
+ config 'syslog:3,anytun,daemon' is added. +
The following targets are supported:
- *syslog*;; log to syslog daemon, parameters <level>[,<logname>[,<facility>]]
- *file*;; log to file, parameters <level>[,<path>]
- *stdout*;; log to standard output, parameters <level>
- *stderr*;; log to standard error, parameters <level>
+ 'syslog';; log to syslog daemon, parameters <level>[,<logname>[,<facility>]]
+ 'file';; log to file, parameters <level>[,<path>]
+ 'stdout';; log to standard output, parameters <level>
+ 'stderr';; log to standard error, parameters <level>
*-U, --debug*::
This option instructs *Anytun* to run in debug mode. It implicits *-D*
(don't daemonize) and adds a log target with the configuration
- *stdout:5* (logging with maximum level). In future releases there might
+ 'stdout:5' (logging with maximum level). In future releases there might
be additional output when this option is supplied.
-*-i, --interface <ip address>*::
+*-i, --interface '<ip address>'*::
This IP address is used as the sender address for outgoing
packets. In case of anycast tunnel endpoints, the anycast
IP has to be used. In case of unicast endpoints, the
@@ -111,20 +112,20 @@ passed to the daemon:
table. The default is to not use a special inteface and just
bind on all interfaces.
-*-p, --port <port>*::
+*-p, --port '<port>'*::
The local UDP port that is used to send and receive the
payload data. The two tunnel endpoints can use different
ports. If a tunnel endpoint consists of multiple anycast
hosts, all hosts have to use the same port. default: 4444
-*-r, --remote-host <hostname|ip>*::
+*-r, --remote-host '<hostname|ip>'*::
This option can be used to specify the remote tunnel
endpoint. In case of anycast tunnel endpoints, the
anycast IP address has to be used. If you do not specify
an address, it is automatically determined after receiving
the first data packet.
-*-o, --remote-port <port>*::
+*-o, --remote-port '<port>'*::
The UDP port used for payload data by the remote host
(specified with -p on the remote host). If you do not specify
a port, it is automatically determined after receiving
@@ -138,7 +139,7 @@ passed to the daemon:
Resolv to IPv6 addresses only. The default is to resolv both
IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.
-*-I, --sync-interface <ip-address>*::
+*-I, --sync-interface '<ip-address>'*::
local unicast(sync) ip address to bind to +
This option is only needed for tunnel endpoints consisting
of multiple anycast hosts. The unicast IP address of
@@ -147,7 +148,7 @@ passed to the daemon:
not use a special inteface and just bind on all interfaces. However
this is only the case if synchronisation is active see *--sync-port*.
-*-S, --sync-port <port>*::
+*-S, --sync-port '<port>'*::
local unicast(sync) port to bind to +
This option is only needed for tunnel endpoints
consisting of multiple anycast hosts. This port is used
@@ -160,7 +161,7 @@ passed to the daemon:
and unprotected by default. It is advised to protect
this port using firewall rules and, eventually, IPsec.
-*-M, --sync-hosts <hostname|ip>[:<port>],[<hostname|ip>[:<port>][...]]*::
+*-M, --sync-hosts '<hostname|ip>[:<port>],[<hostname|ip>[:<port>][...]]'*::
remote hosts to sync with +
This option is only needed for tunnel endpoints consisting
of multiple anycast hosts. Here, one has to specify all
@@ -172,7 +173,7 @@ passed to the daemon:
from the port, eg.: [::1]:1234. If you want to use the default port
[ and ] can be omitted.
-*-X, --control-host <hostname|ip>[:<port>]*::
+*-X, --control-host '<hostname|ip>[:<port>]'*::
fetch the config from this host. The default is not to use a control
host and therefore this is empty. Mind that the port can be omitted
in which case port 2323 is used. If you want to specify an
@@ -180,41 +181,41 @@ passed to the daemon:
from the port, eg.: [::1]:1234. If you want to use the default port
[ and ] can be omitted.
-*-d, --dev <name>*::
+*-d, --dev '<name>'*::
device name +
By default, tapN is used for Ethernet tunnel interfaces,
and tunN for IP tunnels, respectively. This option can
be used to manually override these defaults.
-*-t, --type <tun|tap>*::
+*-t, --type '<tun|tap>'*::
device type +
Type of the tunnels to create. Use tap for Ethernet
tunnels, tun for IP tunnels.
-*-n, --ifconfig <local>/<prefix>*::
+*-n, --ifconfig '<local>/<prefix>'*::
The local IP address and prefix length. The remote tunnel endpoint
has to use a different IP address in the same subnet.
- *<local>*;; the local IP address for the tun/tap device
- *<prefix>*;; the prefix length of the network
+ '<local>';; the local IP address for the tun/tap device
+ '<prefix>';; the prefix length of the network
-*-x, --post-up-script <script>*::
+*-x, --post-up-script '<script>'*::
This option instructs *Anytun* to run this script after the interface
is created. By default no script will be executed.
-*-R, --route <net>/<prefix length>*::
+*-R, --route '<net>/<prefix length>'*::
add a route to connection. This can be invoked several times.
-*-m, --mux <mux-id>*::
+*-m, --mux '<mux-id>'*::
the multiplex id to use. default: 0
-*-s, --sender-id <sender id>*::
+*-s, --sender-id '<sender id>'*::
Each anycast tunnel endpoint needs a uniqe sender id
(1, 2, 3, ...). It is needed to distinguish the senders
in case of replay attacks. This option can be ignored on
unicast endpoints. default: 0
-*-w, --window-size <window size>*::
+*-w, --window-size '<window size>'*::
seqence window size +
Sometimes, packets arrive out of order on the receiver
side. This option defines the size of a list of received
@@ -228,69 +229,69 @@ passed to the daemon:
By default the sequence window is disabled and therefore a
window size of 0 is used.
-*-k, --kd--prf <kd-prf type>*::
+*-k, --kd--prf '<kd-prf type>'*::
key derivation pseudo random function +
The pseudo random function which is used for calculating the
session keys and session salt. +
Possible values:
- *null*;; no random function, keys and salt are set to 0..00
- *aes-ctr*;; AES in counter mode with 128 Bits, default value
- *aes-ctr-128*;; AES in counter mode with 128 Bits
- *aes-ctr-192*;; AES in counter mode with 192 Bits
- *aes-ctr-256*;; AES in counter mode with 256 Bits
+ 'null';; no random function, keys and salt are set to 0..00
+ 'aes-ctr';; AES in counter mode with 128 Bits, default value
+ 'aes-ctr-128';; AES in counter mode with 128 Bits
+ 'aes-ctr-192';; AES in counter mode with 192 Bits
+ 'aes-ctr-256';; AES in counter mode with 256 Bits
-*-e, --role <role>*::
+*-e, --role '<role>'*::
SATP uses different session keys for inbound and outbound traffic. The
role parameter is used to determine which keys to use for outbound or
inbound packets. On both sides of a vpn connection different roles have
- to be used. Possible values are *left* and *right*. You may also use
- *alice* or *server* as a replacement for *left* and *bob* or *client* as
- a replacement for *right*. By default *left* is used.
+ to be used. Possible values are 'left' and 'right'. You may also use
+ 'alice' or 'server' as a replacement for 'left' and 'bob' or 'client' as
+ a replacement for 'right'. By default 'left' is used.
-*-E, --passphrase <pass phrase>*::
+*-E, --passphrase '<passphrase>'*::
This passphrase is used to generate the master key and master salt.
For the master key the last n bits of the SHA256 digest of the
passphrase (where n is the length of the master key in bits) is used.
The master salt gets generated with the SHA1 digest.
You may force a specific key and or salt by using *--key* and *--salt*.
-*-K, --key <master key>*::
+*-K, --key '<master key>'*::
master key to use for key derivation +
Master key in hexadecimal notation, e.g.
01a2b3c4d5e6f708a9b0cadbecfd0fa1, with a mandatory length
of 32, 48 or 64 characters (128, 192 or 256 bits).
-*-A, --salt <master salt>*::
+*-A, --salt '<master salt>'*::
master salt to use for key derivation +
Master salt in hexadecimal notation, e.g.
01a2b3c4d5e6f708a9b0cadbecfd, with a mandatory length
of 28 characters (14 bytes).
-*-c, --cipher <cipher type>*::
+*-c, --cipher '<cipher type>'*::
payload encryption algorithm +
Encryption algorithm used for encrypting the payload +
Possible values:
- *null*;; no encryption
- *aes-ctr*;; AES in counter mode with 128 Bits, default value
- *aes-ctr-128*;; AES in counter mode with 128 Bits
- *aes-ctr-192*;; AES in counter mode with 192 Bits
- *aes-ctr-256*;; AES in counter mode with 256 Bits
+ 'null';; no encryption
+ 'aes-ctr';; AES in counter mode with 128 Bits, default value
+ 'aes-ctr-128';; AES in counter mode with 128 Bits
+ 'aes-ctr-192';; AES in counter mode with 192 Bits
+ 'aes-ctr-256';; AES in counter mode with 256 Bits
-*-a, --auth-algo <algo type>*::
+*-a, --auth-algo '<algo type>'*::
message authentication algorithm +
This option sets the message authentication algorithm. +
If HMAC-SHA1 is used, the packet length is increased. The additional bytes
contain the authentication data. see *--auth-tag-length* for more info. +
Possible values:
- *null*;; no message authentication
- *sha1*;; HMAC-SHA1, default value
+ 'null';; no message authentication
+ 'sha1';; HMAC-SHA1, default value
-*-b, --auth-tag-length <length>*::
+*-b, --auth-tag-length '<length>'*::
The number of bytes to use for the auth tag. This value defaults to 10 bytes
- unless the *null* auth algo is used in which case it defaults to 0.
+ unless the 'null' auth algo is used in which case it defaults to 0.
EXAMPLES