Subject: Re: troubles with ath(4) and vpnc(8)
To: None <tech-net@netbsd.org>
From: Jukka Salmi <j+nbsd@2006.salmi.ch>
List: tech-net
Date: 06/15/2006 17:55:48
Jukka Salmi --> tech-net (2006-06-15 16:30:19 +0200):
> Forgot to note: the laptop in question is running NetBSD/i386 3.99.20.

...and the problem still exists with the latest 3.99.21 kernel.


> Jukka Salmi --> tech-net (2006-06-15 16:27:45 +0200):
> > Hi,
> > 
> > I'm having problems with [1]vpnc on a laptop when connected to the
> > WLAN (ath0):
> > 
> > - vpnc connects successfully
> > - I mount a file system from a SMB/CIFS server through the VPN
> > - accessing the smbfs (cd, copying small files) works fine
> > - trying to copy a larger file results in a time out message:
> > 
> > $ cp Test.pdf /tmp
> > cp: /tmp/Test.pdf: Connection timed out
> > 
> > After this I'm unable to interrupt the copy process and to unmount the
> > smbfs. Furthermore, shutting down the system hangs forever while trying
> > to unmount file systems.
> > 
> > When the laptop is connected to the LAN (wm0), everything works fine,
> > including copying large files through the VPN.
> > 
> > Any hints what could be the source of this problem or where I should
> > start debugging?
> > 
> > 
> > TIA, Jukka
> > 
> > [1] http://www.unix-ag.uni-kl.de/~massar/vpnc/

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