A/UX: Diagnostics for a "ping" Error


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08/31/92 - REVIEWED
* For technical accuracy.


After executing ping on a remote Sun system, I got the error

ping:send to: network is down

and was logged off. I had all correct daemons running. When I run ruptime, it
shows no systems up.

Assuming that the systems were indeed up and running, do these diagnostic
steps:

1) Reboot the system.

2) Check that cabling is correct.

3) Try another system to see if other systems can be seen.

4) Check that terminating resistors are in place.

5) Try reseating the Ethernet board. If that doesn't work, try a new board.

6) Check your IP address to see if it's valid.

7) Also, check your domain name.


Published Date: Feb 18, 2012