Fabio Coatti wrote:
> On Wed, Feb 24, 1999 at 04:39:44PM -0400, teckman wrote:
> > > Hello
> > > I have installed 5.3 all went well! And as a Linux/unix newbie It was
> > > the easiest install of an os i have ever done. I for now only have 2
> > > problems, I can't telnet (as user not as root:)) nor can i log on via
> > > ftp.... I can do both however as long as i am on my wan/lan. The
> > > problem only shows up when i try it from another account (dial in) and
> > > try to telnet or ftp to my machine. I suspect its something in ipfadm or
> > > ipfw? I have looked and read any/all faqs etc since sunday but still no
> > > luck. Im sure i have missed something simple But just cant seem to get
> > > it yet!
>
> can you reach your machine with ping? I suspect some network
> configuration problem. Another hint: check logs for "reverse lookup
> failed" (or something like this); this can be due to a name server problem.
>
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Hmmm i'll look see if there are any errors... i havent seen any yet.... but
i can telnet and ftp while on the lan.... ping works both on the lan and from
the outside. HTTP also works from the outside....
