Ian Trickett wrote: > Dennis Duffner wrote: > >> Paul and all, >> >> Another anomoly I just noticed. >> >> When I turn on the machine, the port on the router is lit, showing >> that it sees the machine. As it boots up, the port goes off and then >> back on. But, when I sign in, it also goes off and on and then, once >> the session is reestablished, it goes out again. ifconfig still shows >> the adapter as UP. Very strange. >> >> I hope I don't have to re-install the OS. I did also notice that, in >> the /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0, that the gateway >> address was missing. I added it there but it hasn't helped any. >> >> Dennis Duffner >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Registered Linux User #362232 >> CoffeeCup Software Ambassador >> www.getcoffeecup.com > > IP address problem? Using DHCP or static? Has this changed since the > last time it was working? Sounds more probable than a hardware failure > by the way you described it, but do you have another network card you > can try? Sometimes, at this stage of the game, it's even worth trying a > (gasp) reboot....?
As long as you are rebooting, a Knoppix CD can tell you a LOT about your hardware. Since the lights go on and off in response to your activity, it sounds like more likely configuration than hardware. Ted Miller ____________________________________________________ Want to buy your Pack or Services from Mandriva? Go to http://store.mandriva.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrivaclub.com ____________________________________________________
