Ping and http

Bob Chiodini rchiodin at bellsouth.net
Thu Sep 15 14:25:21 UTC 2005


On Thu, 2005-09-15 at 06:09 -0700, Jared Hall wrote:
> I have been able to ping google.com without packet loss but I can not
> establish an http connection.  where should I start looking for
> answers?
> 
> Jared
> 

Jared,

What does cat /proc/sys/net/ipv4/tcp_ecn produce?  Try setting it to 0
if it's not already.

Also,  if this is a DSL/cable connection through an ethernet I/F, check
link speed and duplex (mii-tool).  Make sure they match your modem.

BTW:  I cannot ping www.redhat.com either

Bob...





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