> > How about a nic from a different mfr? Using another good 'dc' nic doesn't > > rule out a basic hardware incompatibility related directly to that brand > > of nic card coupled with your other hardware. > > > > JB > > > > . > > > > Even though it worked fine with RH7.3 a three + year old OS ?
I've seen specific nic cards conflict with switches, hubs, and routers. Mix in some driver code that may do things a little different from one OS to another... By your response I take it you did swap out with the same brand of nic. Might be worth a try, what else has worked?
