#4452 NORM Future : Script for network information display for next build

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#4452: Script for network information display for next build
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  Reporter:  yani         |       Owner:  mstone        
      Type:  enhancement  |      Status:  new           
  Priority:  normal       |   Milestone:  Future Release
 Component:  distro       |     Version:                
Resolution:               |    Keywords:  killjoy?      
  Verified:  0            |    Blocking:                
 Blockedby:               |  
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Comment(by mburns):

 Trying to debug network issues without preinstalled network tools becomes
 a very frustrating chicken/egg problem. Several of us on the support gang
 would *love* a script (or button on the appropriate troubleshooting-
 related activity. A Terminal.xo tab?) like this that goes one step farther
 by actively trying to see where connectivity dies with a mix of ping,
 traceroute and such. I imagine a series of OK/FAIL tests:

 Connected to AP? Which?
 Has valid IP address or DHCP lease?
 Can ping gateway?
 Can connect to school server?
 Can connect to jabber server?
 Can connect/ over port 80 to one or more of {some list of reliable
 internet servers}? This would be useful to reveal firewall or non-icmp
 complications.

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Ticket URL: <http://dev.laptop.org/ticket/4452#comment:3>
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