On Dec 17, 2012, at 8:04 PM, Miod Vallat <[email protected]> wrote:

>>> Description:
>>        I'm running OpenBSD 5.2 on an Apple PowerBook 12" 1.5 GHz with two 
>> network interfaces. gem0, the internal interface works fine for a few 
>> minutes after the system booted. After that it stops working. I couldn't 
>> find a log entry about the problem in /var/log/messages. The device stays in 
>> the list yet I can't reach the network conntected to it. Same from the 
>> outside. I can't ping the box. When I connect the network ot the USB 
>> interface it works fine, so I'd rule out a problem with the network as such.
> 
> Are you using a fixed IP configuration or DHCP to get an address? Also,
> which speed is your link?

Hi Miod,

Thanks for your reply.

I've configured the network statically. So far I haven't tried it in DHCP 
client mode.

I'm also having the 6.8 model with a 100MBit gem interface. Maybe I'll involve 
myself into some more detailed testing as well.
Originally I just thought about getting another USB->Ethernet Interface, but at 
30 EUR each and a tight budget I'd rather get the internal device working.

cu
Roman

> 
> I have a similar PowerBook6,8 system, and have noticed it takes a
> significant while (i.e. 10 seconds or more) after the interface is
> brought up, for a link to be obtained. I have not noticed loss of link,
> though (at 100baseTX FD), but I have not used this system in a while...
> maybe it's time for more investigation.
> 
> Miod

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