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From: nectar@communique.net (Jacques Vidrine)
Newsgroups: comp.os.386bsd.misc
Subject: Problem with FreeBSD 2.0R, NE2000, & TCP/IP
Date: 2 Jan 1995 20:23:51 GMT
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I posted before this problem, but I got no response.  I'll try again.

I've a Pentium with an Eagle Technologies NE2000plus 10BaseT Ethernet card.
When I tried to install FreeBSD 2.0R on this machine, I was able to load the
kernel and ifconfig the NE2000, but once this was done, the TCP/IP was very
flakey.  For example, I could TELNET to another host on my network and get
a "connected" message from my TELNET client, but I wasn't able to log in
to the host.  Similiarly, I could TELNET to a service port (such as SMTP
or FTP) of a host and get a welcome message, but I wasn't able to get
anywhere from that point.  

Pinging works fine, DNS does not. 

I know at least on other person out there has experienced this.  Anybody
know the solution?  Any help is appreciated!!

-- 
Jacques Vidrine       | "Listen, this old system of yours could be on fire and
Communique, Inc.      | I couldn't even turn on the kitchen tap without filling
nectar@communique.net | out a 27b/6 ... bloody paperwork." - Harry Tuttle