On Feb 26, 2:42 pm, Bruce Johnson <[email protected]> wrote: > On Feb 26, 2010, at 11:47 AM, Clark Martin wrote: > > > > >> What's happening, I think, is that your router and your Mac aren't > >> properly establishing connections. > > > Which is odd as this part of networking has gotten pretty stable. > > In my experience this only happens nowadays with a failing switch port > in the phone closet or the computer. IN his case it's the DSL router > and the computer. > > Remotely, it might be a flaky ethernet cable. I can't remember if he's > tried this. > > -- > Bruce Johnson > University of Arizona > College of Pharmacy > Information Technology Group > > Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs.
Dear Bruce et al., I did try using a different computer (PM G4 MDD 2003) with the same Ethernet cable and DSL modem. It worked perfectly (as it had in the past). Then plugged the G5 in again and decided to jiggle the cable around. Sure enough, when the plug is pulled outward (but still seated) it disconnects.When pushed inward as far as possible there is no problem. I tried the same maneuver with the second Ethernet port and had similar results (second port slightly better). Also tried a different cable; same story. Whew! It would seem that my options now are: 1. Open the machine and check the connections at the Ethernet ports for any repairable looseness (doubtful). 2. Use Ethernet and tape the cable securely in place. 3. Install wireless capablility, which I intend to do anyway, and forget about Ethernet. 4. Get a new logic board (doesn't seem worth it). Any further comments welcome, and many thanks for all the help. Herb Goodfriend -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
