Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 18:20:25 -0400 From: Devin Smith <devin-freebsdquestions@rintrah.org> To: <freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG> Cc: xique <xique-list@subatomic.net> Subject: Re: traceroute only works after ping Message-ID: <20011001222025.18345@mail.rintrah.org> In-Reply-To: <B7DE074F.3FE1%xique-list@subatomic.net> References: <B7DE074F.3FE1%xique-list@subatomic.net>
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>Perhaps someone can help explain this odd behavior. If I do a traceroute to >any host on the Internet it times out. If I ping the host first and then do >a traceroute it works fine. > >Things I have checked based on searching the mailing list archives: > >I am not running ipfw (firewall_enable="NO" in /etc/rc.conf) >I am not running ipf (ipfilter_enable="NO" in /etc/rc.comf) > >Other facts: > >This machine is running a generic, clean copy of FreeBSD 4.4. >I have a Linksys BEFSR11 (one-port) router with default configuration. >My 'net connection is an AT&T/RoadRunner/MediaOne cable modem. > >Even though I have an easy work-around I'd still appreciate help figuring >out why this is happening. Thanks! > > >To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org >with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message > Try taking the Linksys Router out of the picture. I've seen those do some really weird connection related things, especially when you combine them with a hub or switch from another manufacturer. Hook the FreeBSD box up directly to the cable modem and see what happens. --devin -- Devin Smith | Master of nothing in particular http://127.0.0.1 | devin-freebsdquestions@rintrah.org "How many people do *you* know whose mail server can handle 650MB email attachments?" To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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