frame errors in ifconfig output?

[Net Llama!]

On 06/16/2006 07:04 PM, David Bandel wrote:
> On 6/16/06, Net Llama! <netllama at linux-sxs.org> wrote:
>> I've googled a bit on this, and I'm not coming up with any clear
>> explanations.  Does anyone know what could cause frame errors in ifconfig
>> output?  While we're at it, can someone explain what could cause all the
>> other types of errors ('errors', overrruns, carrier)?
> 
> errors: (sum total of all errors)
> dropped:  self-explanatory
> overruns: not self-explanatory -- card that keeps transmitting when it
> should shut up (said to jabber) -- frames are too big
> frame/carrier:  ethernet frames.  IP travels inside (and inside the IP
> packet is normally TCP or UDP). This is damage to the frame itself (or
> loss of carrier)
> collisions:  exactly what it says (usually causes runts or short
> packets).  You'll often see frame errors with wireless (interference,
> RF distortion from too loud or too soft signals).

Thanks this helps.  Are frame errors normally caused by faulty hardware, 
or a broken driver, or something else?

> 
> Search for Ethernet: The Definitive Guide -- may give you better results.

Hrmm, looks like i'd need to purchase that boook


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