> > Jul 5 16:36:08 meikel-pc kernel: ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): eth0: link is not > ready > Jul 5 16:36:23 meikel-pc kernel: ADDRCONF(NETDEV_CHANGE): eth0: link > becomes ready > > It takes 15 seconds between the two messages until it becomes ready. I > have no idea why it first says that the link is not ready. > > Any ideas? > What is the upstream switch? If it is a Cisco switch does the configuration have `spanning-tree portfast` enabled? http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/switches/catalyst-6500-series-switches/10553-12.html