Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001 03:13:43 +0200 From: "Magnus" <handaa@chello.no> To: <questions@freebsd.org> Subject: System unable to resolve hostnames Message-ID: <000701c10f26$e381e800$0200a8c0@chello.no>
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FreeBSD Alpha.chello.no 4.3-RELEASE FreeBSD I have a wierd problem, where the system is unable to resolve hostnames. Even though I have configured resolv.conf, here is the output of the file: search chello.no nameserver 212.186.255.29 nameserver 212.186.255.30 I have checked the addresses, and they are correct. Have also tried using those DNS server on a win box, wich works fine. I am able to ping numerical addresses, however, when I try to ping hostnames I get: "ping: cannot resolve freebsd.org: unknown host" Have tried several adresses, all with the same result. This happens also when I try to ftp, http with lynx, ntp update, they all fail to connect when I use hostnames. What makes it even more wierd, is that I am able to resolv hostnames by using 'nslookup'. prompt # nslookup freebsd.org server: dnscache01.chello.no address: 212.186.255.29 Name: Freebsd.org address: 216.136.204.21 Wich means I am able to resolve hostnames, DNS is working, however applications like ping, ftp etc. fails to resolve hostnames. How does the application resolve hostnames, what can cause what I am experiencing ? I would like to resolve this problem, if someone could shed some light on this problem. I would greatly appreciate it. If you need more feedback, to trouble shoot this problem. Let me know, and I will reply as soon as possible. Magnus Oslo, Norway To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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