--- Jeff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Shawn Lamson, 2002-Jan-27 03:23 -0800: > > of course, i always had "matching" addresses (on the same network). > > but i dont get a green light on the cards, and i cant ping! > > I re-emphasize that i can connect to the DSL modem with any of the > > cards/cables... > > Hmm, it appears to me that you are not using a cross-over cable > when connecting the two boxes together, indicated by your comment > "i dont get a green light on the cards". > > A standard cable as used to connect to the dsl modem is a > straight-thru cable. Host-to_host requires the crossover. > > Invest in an ethernet hub to connect everything together, it's > more fun that way. > > jc You have to be kiddin' me; i spent $25 on a 35' cable, and stood there while they made it and tested it... i figured that the cable from NIC to aDSL modem must be crossover too, since the long (35 footer) performed the same function when i hooked up either PC to the DSL with it! Are you SURE that the PC -> aDSL modem uses a straight thru cable?
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