Howto unset the DF bit in the IP header so that fragmentation can occur

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Issue

  • Seems our packets are setting DF=1 when payload is smaller than 1500-40.
  • is it possible to disable DF (dont fragment)

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • tunnels with small MTUs that require IP fragmentation

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