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From: Devin Smith <devin-freebsdquestions@rintrah.org>
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Subject: Re: traceroute only works after ping
Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 18:20:25 -0400
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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!
>
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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

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