[svlug] able to ping using IP but not able using hostname

[ericv]

Remove the static entries from /etc/hosts and send us the contents of
/etc/resolv.conf.


On Wed, 6 Dec 2006 16:13:21 -0800 (PST), Prasad Paranjape wrote
> Hello Gurus,
> 
> I am new to Linux and Networking.I have following
> scenario:
> 
> 1) Linux Box 1 Is configured to obtain IP address from
> DHCP running on Router.
> 2)Linux Box 2 Is configured to obtain IP address from
> DHCP running on Router.
> 
> The /etc/hosts files on both the machines I have
> entries for the other host
> with fixed private IP addresses ( Though I am using
> DHCP to obtain IP addresses).
> 
> Now I am able to connect to Internet from both the
> hosts as router is connected to cable modem.
> 
> I can ping to Box 2 from Box 2 using the IP address of
> the Box1 but not using the hostname and same happens
> vice versa.
> 
> I know there should be something wrong with names
> resolving but know very little and nothing about it.
> 
> Can anybody guide me on this?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Prasad
> 
>
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