Installing and Administering LAN/9000 Software

Chapter 4 93
Troubleshooting LAN/9000
Diagnostic Flowcharts
F. Command hangs? If a message is not returned after
executing ping, go to Flowchart 5.
G. Unknown host? (Error= Unknown host hostname?)
There is a problem with the configuration for the host
in the /etc/hosts file or on the name server.
H. Correct BIND, NIS or /etc/hosts configuration. Add the
missing host name and start again with Flowchart 4.
I. No route to host? (Error= Sendto: No route to host?)
Use netstat -rn to check the routing table. If there is
no route table entryfor the host, go to J. Otherwise, call
your HP representative for help.Be prepared to discuss
the problem as described in “Contacting Your HP
Representative” at the end of this chapter.
J. Add route table entry. Using route, add a route table
entry for that host.