Re: Problems to connect to certains WebSite

Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Wed, 19 Feb 1997 21:22:04 +0000 (GMT)


> The temporary solution for my client is to install Trumpet Winsock. But
> last weekend, I upgraded my server to Linux 2.0.0 and the problem is
> always present.

Trumpet winsock.. words to strike fear into any net admin...

> wrong MTU setting. But now, with the new Linux version my ouptut connexion
> has a MTU=296 and my client-PPP connexion has also mtu=296; but the
> problem is always there...

You should always set the MTU on a PPP link to 1500 or higher, otherwise
some clients break.

The rest of the description sounds like mismatched MTU's or a faulty
router on a link somewhere