From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Just today, however, I noticed huge latencies when I try to ssh to > another computer on the LAN. Previously, I was connect an instant > after pressing return. Now it takes several seconds before the > connection is made.
Can you verify for sure that your DNS is working properly? Is reverse DNS configured and working right? > Likewise, even ping'ing other machines on the LAN takes 5--10 > seconds before I see any response. When the replies do start coming > back, they are on the order of fractions of milliseconds. I'd also verify no issues with duplicate IPs or speed/duplex mismatches. A few strategic packet traces during problem scenarios should greatly assist you in debugging this. DS

