Fromhostnet
Fromhostnet is a term used in computing to denote traffic, data, or configuration that originates from the host's network stack rather than from a guest, container, or isolated namespace. The exact interpretation varies by platform, and there is no single universal definition.
In containerization and virtualization environments, fromhostnet is commonly used as a label or flag to distinguish
Because there is no standardized specification, implementations differ. In some contexts, fromhostnet refers to packets that
The designation can aid debugging, security auditing, and policy enforcement by allowing operators to treat host-origin
See also: host networking, network namespaces, container networking, veth, vhost-net, firewall.