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Linux can transmit on eth0 but not receive
Hi - I have two linux boxes on a local ethernet, and one can transmit & receive fine, but the other can only transmit. I've replaced and swapped cables and cards (3com 509B), but nothing helps.
The machines are:
10.1.1.2 redhat 5.2
All WORKS well; can transmit/receive through a router. route table:
Destination Gateway Genmask
10.1.1.2 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255 eth0
10.1.1.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 eth0
127.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 255.0.0.0 lo
0.0.0.0 10.1.1.1 0.0.0.0 eth0
10.1.1.7 redhat 6.0
can transmit only.
route table:
10.1.1.7 0.0.0.0 255.255.2552.55 eth0
10.1.1.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 eth0
127.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 255.0.0.0 lo0
0.0.0.0 10.1.1.1 0.0.0.0 eth0
router 10.1.1.1
works well.
I run tcpdump on both linux boxes and when
I ping from 10.1.1.7 to 10.1.1.2 , I see:
10.1.1.2 log:
arp who-has 10.1.1.2 tell 10.1.1.7
arp who-has 10.1.1.1 tell 10.1.1.7
over and over.
On 10.1.1.2 I see, over and over:
arp who-has 10.1.1.1 tell 10.1.1.7
arp reply 10.1.1.1 is-at 0:50:73:7:c6:b8
arp who-has 10.1.1.2 tell 10.1.1.7
arp reply 10.1.1.2 is-at 0:90:27:54:7a:55
Any help Appreciated!!
The machines are:
10.1.1.2 redhat 5.2
All WORKS well; can transmit/receive through a router. route table:
Destination Gateway Genmask
10.1.1.2 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255 eth0
10.1.1.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 eth0
127.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 255.0.0.0 lo
0.0.0.0 10.1.1.1 0.0.0.0 eth0
10.1.1.7 redhat 6.0
can transmit only.
route table:
10.1.1.7 0.0.0.0 255.255.2552.55 eth0
10.1.1.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 eth0
127.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 255.0.0.0 lo0
0.0.0.0 10.1.1.1 0.0.0.0 eth0
router 10.1.1.1
works well.
I run tcpdump on both linux boxes and when
I ping from 10.1.1.7 to 10.1.1.2 , I see:
10.1.1.2 log:
arp who-has 10.1.1.2 tell 10.1.1.7
arp who-has 10.1.1.1 tell 10.1.1.7
over and over.
On 10.1.1.2 I see, over and over:
arp who-has 10.1.1.1 tell 10.1.1.7
arp reply 10.1.1.1 is-at 0:50:73:7:c6:b8
arp who-has 10.1.1.2 tell 10.1.1.7
arp reply 10.1.1.2 is-at 0:90:27:54:7a:55
Any help Appreciated!!
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If you notice on the machine you can transmit only, you have a mistake in the table....2552? this looks like the problem to me. 10.1.1.7 0.0.0.0 255.255.2552.55 eth0
If you notice on the machine you can transmit only, you have a mistake in the table....2552? this looks like the problem to me. 10.1.1.7 0.0.0.0 255.255.2552.55 eth0
Also the .55 is probably going to bite you too.
Also the .55 is probably going to bite you too.
Your problem is in your first line of the routing table...
10.1.1.7 redhat 6.0
can transmit only.
route table:
PROBLEM LINE ==> 10.1.1.7 0.0.0.0 255.255.2552.55 eth0
You have the 3rd octet as 2552 and the foruth octet as 55.
Hope this helps.
10.1.1.7 redhat 6.0
can transmit only.
route table:
PROBLEM LINE ==> 10.1.1.7 0.0.0.0 255.255.2552.55 eth0
You have the 3rd octet as 2552 and the foruth octet as 55.
Hope this helps.
ASKER
The pnpdump idea is the first ray of hope in a long while. Sorry about the 2552 route, it's actually 255.255.255.255 on my computer, but I mistyped the expertsexchange query.
I think the problem is related to isapnp, but
how do I change it?
The pnpdump -c output is shown below.
==========================
$ pnpdump -c > tempc
$ cat tempc
# $Id: pnpdump.c,v 1.18 1999/02/14 22:47:18 fox Exp $
# This is free software, see the sources for details.
# This software has NO WARRANTY, use at your OWN RISK
#
# For details of this file format, see isapnp.conf(5)
#
# For latest information and FAQ on isapnp and pnpdump see:
# http://www.roestock.demon.co.uk/isapnptools/
#
# Compiler flags: -DREALTIME -DNEEDSETSCHEDULER -DABORT_ONRESERR
#
# Trying port address 0203
# Board 1 has serial identifier 07 4b d4 ef f0 98 50 6d 50
# (DEBUG)
(READPORT 0x0203)
(ISOLATE PRESERVE)
(IDENTIFY *)
(VERBOSITY 2)
(CONFLICT (IO FATAL)(IRQ FATAL)(DMA FATAL)(MEM FATAL)) # or WARNING
# Card 1: (serial identifier 07 4b d4 ef f0 98 50 6d 50)
# Vendor Id TCM5098, Serial Number 1272246256, checksum 0x07.
# Version 1.0, Vendor version 1.0
# ANSI string -->3Com 3C509B EtherLink III<--
#
# Logical device id TCM5098
# Device support I/O range check register
# Device supports vendor reserved register @ 0x38
# Device supports vendor reserved register @ 0x3a
# Device supports vendor reserved register @ 0x3d
#
# Edit the entries below to uncomment out the configuration required.
# Note that only the first value of any range is given, this may be changed if required
# Don't forget to uncomment the activate (ACT Y) when happy
(CONFIGURE TCM5098/1272246256 (LD 0
# Compatible device id PNP80f7
# IRQ 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 or 15.
# High true, edge sensitive interrupt (by default)
(INT 0 (IRQ 3 (MODE +E)))
# Logical device decodes 16 bit IO address lines
# Minimum IO base address 0x0210
# Maximum IO base address 0x03e0
# IO base alignment 16 bytes
# Number of IO addresses required: 16
(IO 0 (SIZE 16) (BASE 0x0210) (CHECK))
(NAME "TCM5098/1272246256[0]{3Co
(ACT Y)
))
# End tag... Checksum 0x00 (OK)
# Returns all cards to the "Wait for Key" state
(WAITFORKEY)
==========================
When I issue:
pnpdump -c > tempc
isapnp tempc
I get the following messages:
Board 1 has Identity 07 4b d4 ef f0 98 50 6d 50: TCM5098 Serial No 1272246256 [checksum 07]
tempc:47 -- Fatal - resource conflict allocating 16 bytes of IO at 210 (see tempc)
tempc:47 -- Fatal - IO range check attempted while device activated
tempc:47 -- Fatal - Error occurred executing request '<IORESCHECK> ' --- further action aborted
If I change the IRQ for the 509 card to IRQ 5
I get:
Board 1 has Identity 07 4b d4 ef f0 98 50 6d 50: TCM5098 Serial No 1272246256 [checksum 07]
tempd:47 -- Fatal - resource conflict allocating 16 bytes of IO at 210 (see tempd)
tempd:47 -- Fatal - IO range check attempted while device activated
tempd:47 -- Fatal - Error occurred executing request '<IORESCHECK> ' --- further action aborted
I think we're on the right track here. But what
do I change?
Many thanks!
Steve
My BIOS Setup Utility shows ...
Plug & Play O/S: No
Reset Config Data: No
Perepheral Configuration:
Serial port A: enabled
Base I/O addr: 3F8
Interrupt: IRQ 4
Serial port B: enabled
Mode: normal
Base I/O addr: 2F8
Interrupt: IRQ 3
Parallel port: enabled
Mode: bi-directional
Base I/O addr: 378
Interrupt: IRQ 7
Autio: enabled
Legacy USB Support: enabled
IDE Configuration:
IDE controller: both
....etc
Floppy disk controller: enabled
DMI event logging: enabled
Video, etc. ... etc.
I think the problem is related to isapnp, but
how do I change it?
The pnpdump -c output is shown below.
==========================
$ pnpdump -c > tempc
$ cat tempc
# $Id: pnpdump.c,v 1.18 1999/02/14 22:47:18 fox Exp $
# This is free software, see the sources for details.
# This software has NO WARRANTY, use at your OWN RISK
#
# For details of this file format, see isapnp.conf(5)
#
# For latest information and FAQ on isapnp and pnpdump see:
# http://www.roestock.demon.co.uk/isapnptools/
#
# Compiler flags: -DREALTIME -DNEEDSETSCHEDULER -DABORT_ONRESERR
#
# Trying port address 0203
# Board 1 has serial identifier 07 4b d4 ef f0 98 50 6d 50
# (DEBUG)
(READPORT 0x0203)
(ISOLATE PRESERVE)
(IDENTIFY *)
(VERBOSITY 2)
(CONFLICT (IO FATAL)(IRQ FATAL)(DMA FATAL)(MEM FATAL)) # or WARNING
# Card 1: (serial identifier 07 4b d4 ef f0 98 50 6d 50)
# Vendor Id TCM5098, Serial Number 1272246256, checksum 0x07.
# Version 1.0, Vendor version 1.0
# ANSI string -->3Com 3C509B EtherLink III<--
#
# Logical device id TCM5098
# Device support I/O range check register
# Device supports vendor reserved register @ 0x38
# Device supports vendor reserved register @ 0x3a
# Device supports vendor reserved register @ 0x3d
#
# Edit the entries below to uncomment out the configuration required.
# Note that only the first value of any range is given, this may be changed if required
# Don't forget to uncomment the activate (ACT Y) when happy
(CONFIGURE TCM5098/1272246256 (LD 0
# Compatible device id PNP80f7
# IRQ 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 or 15.
# High true, edge sensitive interrupt (by default)
(INT 0 (IRQ 3 (MODE +E)))
# Logical device decodes 16 bit IO address lines
# Minimum IO base address 0x0210
# Maximum IO base address 0x03e0
# IO base alignment 16 bytes
# Number of IO addresses required: 16
(IO 0 (SIZE 16) (BASE 0x0210) (CHECK))
(NAME "TCM5098/1272246256[0]{3Co
(ACT Y)
))
# End tag... Checksum 0x00 (OK)
# Returns all cards to the "Wait for Key" state
(WAITFORKEY)
==========================
When I issue:
pnpdump -c > tempc
isapnp tempc
I get the following messages:
Board 1 has Identity 07 4b d4 ef f0 98 50 6d 50: TCM5098 Serial No 1272246256 [checksum 07]
tempc:47 -- Fatal - resource conflict allocating 16 bytes of IO at 210 (see tempc)
tempc:47 -- Fatal - IO range check attempted while device activated
tempc:47 -- Fatal - Error occurred executing request '<IORESCHECK> ' --- further action aborted
If I change the IRQ for the 509 card to IRQ 5
I get:
Board 1 has Identity 07 4b d4 ef f0 98 50 6d 50: TCM5098 Serial No 1272246256 [checksum 07]
tempd:47 -- Fatal - resource conflict allocating 16 bytes of IO at 210 (see tempd)
tempd:47 -- Fatal - IO range check attempted while device activated
tempd:47 -- Fatal - Error occurred executing request '<IORESCHECK> ' --- further action aborted
I think we're on the right track here. But what
do I change?
Many thanks!
Steve
My BIOS Setup Utility shows ...
Plug & Play O/S: No
Reset Config Data: No
Perepheral Configuration:
Serial port A: enabled
Base I/O addr: 3F8
Interrupt: IRQ 4
Serial port B: enabled
Mode: normal
Base I/O addr: 2F8
Interrupt: IRQ 3
Parallel port: enabled
Mode: bi-directional
Base I/O addr: 378
Interrupt: IRQ 7
Autio: enabled
Legacy USB Support: enabled
IDE Configuration:
IDE controller: both
....etc
Floppy disk controller: enabled
DMI event logging: enabled
Video, etc. ... etc.
Ok our files look almost identical. hHere is what the bottom part of mine looked like
(CONFIGURE TCM5098/1272246256 (LD 0
Compatible device id PNP80f7
IRQ 5,
High true, edge sensitive interrupt (by default)
(INT 0 (IRQ 5 (MODE +E)))
Logical device decodes 16 bit IO address lines
Minimum IO base address 0x0210
Maximum IO base address 0x03e0
IO base alignment 16 bytes
# Number of IO addresses required: 16
(IO 0 (SIZE 16) (BASE 0x0210) (CHECK))
(NAME "TCM5098/1272246256[0]{3Co
(ACT Y)
))
# End tag... Checksum 0x00 (OK)
# Returns all cards to the "Wait for Key" state
(WAITFORKEY)
Note My card now works fine however I do get an error on bootup saying error in line 41 of isapnp.conf file however after all the hassle I went through I leave it alone just knowing it works.
Make sure the file is in /etc/isapnp.conf
Thanks
Kevin
(CONFIGURE TCM5098/1272246256 (LD 0
Compatible device id PNP80f7
IRQ 5,
High true, edge sensitive interrupt (by default)
(INT 0 (IRQ 5 (MODE +E)))
Logical device decodes 16 bit IO address lines
Minimum IO base address 0x0210
Maximum IO base address 0x03e0
IO base alignment 16 bytes
# Number of IO addresses required: 16
(IO 0 (SIZE 16) (BASE 0x0210) (CHECK))
(NAME "TCM5098/1272246256[0]{3Co
(ACT Y)
))
# End tag... Checksum 0x00 (OK)
# Returns all cards to the "Wait for Key" state
(WAITFORKEY)
Note My card now works fine however I do get an error on bootup saying error in line 41 of isapnp.conf file however after all the hassle I went through I leave it alone just knowing it works.
Make sure the file is in /etc/isapnp.conf
Thanks
Kevin
I'm having the exact same problem, however I'm finding it pretty wierd. I've tried it with the following cards, but they are all on IRQ 10. (I think)
3c905,3c509(ISA),DEC Tulip
I've tried a couple different kernels. 2.2.10 2.2.12
I noticed that the output from ifconfig (and /proc/net/dev) showed that while pinging from the 'bad' box, the statistics for received errors and frames was increasing. This would stop when there was no traffic.
I'm going to try the IRQ thing, but I don't know how to on a PCI board. Please let me know if you find a solution.
3c905,3c509(ISA),DEC Tulip
I've tried a couple different kernels. 2.2.10 2.2.12
I noticed that the output from ifconfig (and /proc/net/dev) showed that while pinging from the 'bad' box, the statistics for received errors and frames was increasing. This would stop when there was no traffic.
I'm going to try the IRQ thing, but I don't know how to on a PCI board. Please let me know if you find a solution.
ASKER
Hi -
SOLVED!
I'm using an Intel motherboard with a built-in sound card.
A friend used the BIOS menus to disable the sound
card, and now EVERYTHING WORKS! It was a simple
IRQ conflict between Intel's sound adapter and the
3Com 509. The same problem happened with a newer
3Com PCI card ( I forget the model - something
like "officeConnect"), and the newer card also worked
fine after disabling the sound adapter.
SOLVED!
I'm using an Intel motherboard with a built-in sound card.
A friend used the BIOS menus to disable the sound
card, and now EVERYTHING WORKS! It was a simple
IRQ conflict between Intel's sound adapter and the
3Com 509. The same problem happened with a newer
3Com PCI card ( I forget the model - something
like "officeConnect"), and the newer card also worked
fine after disabling the sound adapter.
Sheesh.. that didn't solve my problems.
I mean, I got the DEC Tulip running.. kinda. In NT it works fine, but in Linux it doesn't quite start working until I sorta kick around the modules. I did play with the PCI IRQ assignment a bit...
anyway.. I'm typing this through the tulip...
I mean, I got the DEC Tulip running.. kinda. In NT it works fine, but in Linux it doesn't quite start working until I sorta kick around the modules. I did play with the PCI IRQ assignment a bit...
anyway.. I'm typing this through the tulip...