Linux network behavior wierdness

[Kevin D. Clark]

Darrell Michaud writes:

> There also might be a tiny possibility that the infrastructure switches
> are filtering or otherwise interfering with the broadcast ping.
> 
> It might we worth testing with with a single dumb switch, or even a
> crossover cable.

I second this recommendation.  If there is any network gear in this
setup that is filtering out directed broadcasts, this might explain
some of the strangeness.

Regards,

--kevin
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