Troubleshooting networking issues

This article explains how to troubleshoot network problems and which information our support needs to proceed.

In general

Try checking the physical connection. If there is a successful connection the LEDs on both sides of the cable should be blinking.

Instructions

Execute the following commands on the machine, where you have problems with.

Windows

Network configuration

ipconfig /all

And then search for your network adapter, e.g., Ethernet. This will provide you with your current MAC, IP, DNS and Gateway.

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Internet access

ping google.de

This tests whether the general connection to the internet (and your DNS)

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DNS

nslookup umh.app

This checks whether your DNS is set up correctly.

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Linux

Just a little different commands

Network configuration

ip addr

Internet access

ping google.de

DNS

nslookup umh.app
Last modified February 17, 2023: update (#208) (ea731fc)