Debugging a Network Connection

This section describes procedures to resolve common network configuration and connectivity issues on an OpenSolarisTM system. Perform all tasks by using a terminal window.

To test your connectivity to the network, use the ping command:

$ ping www.opensolaris.org
www.opensolaris.org is alive

If the system reports no connection, use the following procedures to troubleshoot your network connection:

Note - Occasionally, to resolve your network issues, you might need to manually configure your network interfaces. For the procedures, see Manually Configuring Your Network Connection.


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