Hi all I've been trying to set up IPSec on two SuSE 7.2 systems with FreeS/WAN and the default 2.4.4 kernel (k_deflt-2.4.4-4GB.rpm). Setup works fine, Pluto starts up ok on "rcipsec start", both gateways establish SAs, everything looks great. Then, when I send packets across (such as using 'ping'), the receiving gateway complains that it isn't getting IPSec packets (when debug output is on). A sniffer on the same hub shows me that it is wrong. So, after trying to find an error for a while, I went and installed the 2.2.19 kernel on the machines and, lo and behold, everything works fine. BUT: I can't use the 2.2.19 kernel, since I need iptables on the box. So the question is: Has anyone else encountered and perhaps mastered this problem? To Roman, Thomas et. al.: is this a known problem and are steps against it being undertaken? Thanks for any insights. Tobias -- Tobias Reckhard secunet Security Networks AG Tel : +49(6196)95888-42 Mergenthalerallee 77 Fax : +49(6196)95888-88 D-65760 Eschborn E-Mail: reckhard@secunet.de