Network Errors

[bjmorse]

2 of the linux machines that we have installed are generating a number or network errors. Below is the results of ifconfig on one of the machines. Any suggestions???

inet addr:10.10.10.21 Bcast:10.10.255.255 Mask:255.255.0.0
UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:87375981 errors:7954 dropped:1444 overruns:0 frame:15908
TX packets:0 errors:79453389 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:148167006
collisions:0 txqueuelen:100
RX bytes:528254838 (503.7 Mb) TX bytes:0 (0.0 b)
Interrupt:5 Base address:0x2400

 

[ericbrunson]

What are the network errors?

 

[cdlvj]

from a FAQ

My network seems to have numerous collisions, or is very slow!! Can this be because of my cabling?

Yes, in fact most network collisions are due to poor equipment, I.E. wiring jacks, patch panels or poor installation. Electrical noise from lights, motors and some equipment will cause network collisions and significantly reduce the speed.

 

[thedaver]

I'd first guess that the flood of inbound packets and errors therein might indicate either bad equipment or another machine using the same IP address.

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[fdalmoro]

Did you crimp these cables yourself? I've noticed that CAT6 and CAT5e are very hard to crimp, recheck and recrimp. Are you using stranded or solid? Stranded causes problems.

Fernando