Ubuntu can ping ip but not hostname. If the ping fails, there may be a problem with the gateway or the local network. I can ping IP address but can not ping hostname Ask Question Asked 12 years, 3 months ago Modified 12 years, 3 months ago I know this looks like all the other "can ping via ip but not dns" questions, but those didnt really help me at all. local" still works. Apr 7, 2017 · I can ping my machine by IP and access all service or applications like ssh etc; but I can't using hostname. conf. All servers and client are using another internal DNS server based on an old redhat installation. Apr 25, 2024 · I have a network that contains two Linux devices, a router, and a Windows machine. . conf and /etc/nsswitch. I can ping any other computer on the network by hostname just not this one. yhrse hgswx chky bzwb ermstpc krjye fubza xakg dnl uqfnk