dandantheitman wrote: > > > On 28/12/2007, Sarfaraz Kazi <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > <mailto:sarzkazi%40gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Hi! >> >> I've just installed Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) on my Compaq F500 laptop. >> >> The system is setup for dual booting with Vista (Home Basic) which >> came pre-installed with the laptop. I'm trying to get the wireless >> working in Ubuntu which requires a working internet connection in the >> first place in order to download the required software and get >> wireless recognised by Ubuntu. >> >> Towards this end, I tried connecting the laptop to the DSL modem >> (Siemens Speedstream 6520 supplied by Etisalat) through Ethernet >> cable. The problem I'm facing is that I cannot access the net when >> connected through Ethernet. I checked whether net is accessible >> through Ethernet connection under Vista but here also net is >> inaccessible. The status bar in Firefox just keeps saying >> "Connecting..." The DSL modem-cum-router is setup as DHCP server and >> assigns the IP address automatically to connected devices. My >> room-mate runs Windows XP on hi laptop and is connected to the same >> DSL modem through Ethernet cable. However, he is not facing any >> problem as far as accessing the Internet is concerned. >> >> Please help me to get the Ethernet connection working. >> >> Regards, >> Sarfaraz >> > > It sounds to me like you have a hardware failure. ( As Moeen has > pointed out) The ethernet port does not function in either linux or > windows. The Ethernet port on the modem / router works (as your > friends windows XP works off it just fine). Your next step should be > to try switching our your patch cable. If the patch cable is not the > problem then I think it is safe to assume you have a layer 1 issue. >
The Speedstream 6520 is a bit crappy device. I've had one a while back. When there is a significant load, it starts dropping packets. There have been different comments on this by different people, at least a large number of people faced the same issues. Another issue that i have seen on this router is that while running continuously, suddenly it will go completely dead, no activity. A reboot fixes sometimes. You can see other comments: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=318154&page=2 I would say an overall crappy device, this one. Maybe it is just that there are a large number of defective ones with this model. Easier to get a better device. Manu
