> 1.Find two machine attached to the same switch and ping from host to host.
> If this doesnt work then it is likely the switch is at fault. If it
> seems to be
> the switch make sure that the duplex/speed on the network cards and the
> switch match. Do NOT rely on auto negoiation.
>> 2. If pinging between hosts on the same switch works then try pining from one
> of these hosts to another pc attached to another switch. If this
> doesnt work then
> try finding two hosts attached to the second switch and ping between them.
> If this works then it is the link between the switches at fault.
And what if everything fails ? It seems that various hosts on same
switch see some hosts and some of them not.
Bye,
Ago
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