Re: extreme latency in LAN pings, ssh, etc

[matthew_(_dot_)_garman_(_at_)_gmail_(_dot_)_com]

On Mon, May 01, 2006 at 12:22:17PM -0700, Spruell, Darren-Perot wrote:
> > Just today, however, I noticed huge latencies when I try to ssh
> > to another computer on the LAN.  Previously, I was connect an
> > instant after pressing return.  Now it takes several seconds
> > before the connection is made.
> 
> Can you verify for sure that your DNS is working properly? Is
> reverse DNS configured and working right?

You guys were much too easy on me :)

RTFM - FAQ Question 8.22.

I was missing the "lookup file bind" directive in /etc/resolv.conf.

Thanks everyone!
Matt