squid proxy server

[Mike Burger]

On Mon, 30 Aug 2004, Alexander Apprich wrote:

> David,
> 
> David wrote:
> > hi all,
> > 
> > i hav setup squid that controls 3 different classrooms.
> > each class has a range of ip addresses.
> > 
> > i hav used the acl as per documentation & help that every1 has given me.
> > 
> > acl machine src 192.168.10.21-192.168.10.41/255.255.255.0
> > 
> > but when i restart squid it generates the following warnings.
> > 
> > aclParseipData; WARNING : Netmask masks away part of the speified IP in
> > '192.168.10.21-192.168.10.41/255.255.255.0'
> > 
> > what is wrong??
> 
> Just a best guess, so not sure if this really is where the problem
> lies...
> 
> With this netmask you would allow more than the 21 computers. Reduce the
> metmask so not more than your 21 computers are able to connect.

Additionally, there is no netmask that would incorporate just this range 
of IPs.

Is the netmask actually required in the squid config?
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