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Re: ping with more than 1472 bytes fails in ecos tcp/ipstack
ethernet MTU is 1500
1472 + 28 (IP +ICMP header lenght) = MTU
But even for bigger packets IP should fragment and reassembly for you.
which stack?Only Redboot's stack does not do fragmenting.
> Hello,
>
> I tried to ping eCos TCP/IP stack with more than 1472 bytes, but the
> reply is not coming.
>
> For ping less than or equal to 1472 bytes, the response comes without
> any problem.
>
> What may be the cause for this. Is this alright?
>
> Cheers,
> Prakash
>
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