you probably already know/tried this but are you sure you've got the appropriate extensions etc. in place. I recall having to search for the ones I needed for ethernet cable modem hookup because I'd trashed em previously. And I am not sure if they'd have been enabled on you CD. rdw
Ray Wysocki wrote: > Ok I have tried and tried and have not been able to fix this myself, So I > need help. > > I have a Beige G3, I recently decided to connect it to my router/network. > I cannot get the built in 10BT Ethernet port to work. > I have reinstalled the OS, Booted from the 9.1CD, and zapped the pram and > removed the Battery (all many times). > No matter what I do it gives an error when I try and select "Ethernet" in > the AppleTalk CP that says to check my connections (I have tried two know > good cables, and have connected to my router and also PowerBook using a good > crossover cable) > When I Start-up the G3 the router light shows a connection but it goes off > once it finishes booting. The router also lights up (for a few sec's) when I > switch TCP/IP settings or attempt to select "Ethernet" as my AppleTalk > choice. Also whenever I trash all Pref.'s and restart, the router light > stays on until I attempt to change TCP/IP or AppleTalk setting at which time > the light goes off. > I have even cleaned the jack a few times but am unable to get a connection. > > Since it still happens when booted from the CD I am starting to believe it > must be hardware based. > Is my Ethernet port dead, or am I just missing something simple? > > Thanks > Ray > > -- > G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | > -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> > Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! > <http://www.applelinks.com> -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
