Group: What we have here is a 'failure to communicate.' I just got a Linksys DSL 4-port router so I could surf our new DSL connection using my 2400c w/GV combo card and my wife could use her iMac. We both run MacOS 8.6. Here's the catch: While her connection has worked flawlessly from the get-go (as it had before we got the router), I cannot get the 2400c to connect reliably, most times not at all, to the router. And sometimes I can get the Chooser/Appleshare (on the 2400) to show her computer and I can share files, and other times it doesn't show up, yet other times it does show up, but when I click on her computer's name in the Chooser window, the connection doesn't happen, as her computer 'cannot be found.' I upgraded the Linksys to the latest firmware (I don't really know if that was a problem, but what the heck) and programmed it as per instructions. I upgraded the GV combo card to the latest firmware...yet still no dice. Tried DHCP in TCP/IP control panel. The TCP/IP doesn't recognize the router, and DHCP does not issue a number to the laptop. Nope (this works fine on the iMac). Manual addressing...still no. Oh, yes, Appleshare works perfectly between the two computers when I use a simple crossover cable.... The combo card has worked well for me in the past, with another ethernet network (using Apple's Ethertalk, not TCP/IP). The modem has been stellar. But with the router setup, no. I tried 3 different (non-crossover) cables, including the one that works just fine between the router and the iMac, and no luck, nada. :-( So, is it the router? The combo card? The 2400c? Software setup? ( I tried to set things the same with both computers) Those are all the clues. Suggestions? Spent all day yesterday, and don't have so much time to give today. Really would like to solve this one!! Where's Brandy when you need her? David Reaves ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
