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    What happens with "Maximum number of unique source hosts (TCP/UDP/ICMP)"

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    • DerelictD
      Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
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      When "Maximum number of unique source hosts (TCP/UDP/ICMP)" is set in a rule, is the n+1 source host denied or is the oldest entry (and all its states) cleared and the new one added?  Or something else?

      And can I safely assume that as soon as all states for a particular source host expire, that slot is freed for another source host?

      Thanks.

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      • jimpJ
        jimp Rebel Alliance Developer Netgate
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        New connection is denied. Old ones will die off as they close normally.

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