How to increase nmbclusters?

["ricardo_(_at_)_datawan_(_dot_)_net" <ricardo_(_at_)_datawan_(_dot_)_net>]

I'm running OpenBSD 3.2 as an IDS using Snort and Demarc Front-End.  The
machine has a P4 2.0 proc, 256MB Ram, and 20gig HD. It is monitoring a very
active network with lots of traffic.  Everything runs ok for about 36 to 48
hours and then stops.  I loose access via SSH or telnet and have to go to
the console.  I can then sucessfully login and the following message
appears on the screen:

Warning: mclpool limit reach: increase nmbclusters

After a little research I see that I may have to build a custom kernel
(which I've never done) to increase the nmbcluster limit.  My question is
Will increasing memory and the swap file fix the problem? Or will I have to
increase the nmbcluster size?  Also, is there any way to increase the limit
without having to build custom kernel?

thank you,
Ricardo Londoño

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