Date: Tue, 22 Aug 1995 12:18:10 -0700 (PDT) From: "Rodney W. Grimes" <rgrimes@gndrsh.aac.dev.com> To: gibbs@freefall.FreeBSD.org (Justin T. Gibbs) Cc: wmbfmk@urc.tue.nl, hackers@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Can't connect to FreeBSD hosts Message-ID: <199508221918.MAA07320@gndrsh.aac.dev.com> In-Reply-To: <199508221451.HAA28674@freefall.FreeBSD.org> from "Justin T. Gibbs" at Aug 22, 95 07:51:14 am
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> > > > >Hi, > > > >I have noticed something awkward. I can't connect to FreeBSD machines > >on the net. I have no problems reaching other hosts (via ppp), but all > >connections to FreeBSD machines seem to succeed, only to hang after > >the initial contact. > > > > Disable RFC1644 and RFC1323 negotiation. The pppd of your service > provider can't handle it. From /etc/netstart: > > if [ -n "$tcp_extensions" -a "x$tcp_extensions" = "xNO" ] ; then > sysctl -w net.inet.tcp.rfc1323=0 > sysctl -w net.inet.tcp.rfc1644=0 > fi > > You can just set the tcp_extensions sysconfig variable appropriately. Well, this has become the FAQ of the week for too many weeks, I think we need to change the default on tcp_extentions to ``NO'' in /etc/sysconfig as shipped. Those who want these can turn them on. Opinions? -- Rod Grimes rgrimes@gndrsh.aac.dev.com Accurate Automation Company Reliable computers for FreeBSD
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