Rhys Griffin wrote:
> The OpenSolaris box is connected to the internet via a network cable to
> router. I can ping other computers on the network (albeit with high ms of
> around 500 whereas another computer can ping the OS box at <1ms). All other
> computers on the network are DHCP but the OS box is static (set in OS using
> the above guide). My internet is very fast and is not affected by any
> external slowdowns which may be causing the problem in OS.
Ping how? Have you tried "ping -n"?
> Is it possible that the static IP is causing the problem? Previously, if I
> had set it incorrectly (following other guides or mistaking some parts of the
> procedure) then there would be NO internet connectivity. Whereas now I am
> able to connect but after a while it degrades and eventually doesn't work
> unless I log off or reboot.
>
> I have checked the device driver manager and there were no problems listed. I
> understand I have not provided many technical details but if you could please
> direct me as to what information you require for debugging than I would be
> more than happy to oblige.
What you're describing sounds like a problem with name services, and
possibly a problem with the "router" you're using. It's not impossible
that it just doesn't like having static IP addresses on the network and
wants to use DHCP.
Some basic information to gather would include:
- snoop or wireshark traces when it works and when it gets slow
- messages (if any) in /var/adm/messages
- "netstat -ni", "netstat -nr", and "netstat -np", particularly if
different when fast and slow
- "netstat -s" sampled once before a slow connection and then again
after
- "kstat <driver>" for the Ethernet driver you're using before and
after the slowness starts
- "dig <name>", where <name> is the name of a host that you try to
contact through your browser and that seems slow
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