[Techtalk] 2nd networking question

[H. Peter Anvin]

Maria Blackmore wrote:
>> 
> tcpdump -nvv -s 9000 -w dumpoutput tcp port 20 or tcp port 21 or icmp
> 
> before making the ftp connection and transfering the file.
> (9000 because you're using gigabit ethernet, gigabit ether supports Jumbo
> frames up to 9000 bytes in size, which is Funky(tm) )
> 

Actually only some cards/switches do, and everything in between needs to 
support them.  Depending on the card, you might need driver support, too.

	-hpa