Ted Miller writes: > > > 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 > ____________________________________________________
Try another cable as well, could be a corroded connection registered Linux user number 414240 Guy Faulks the only person to enter the Parliament with honest intentions and he was going to blow them up ! --------------------------------------------- Free POP3 Email from www.Gawab.com Sign up NOW and get your account @gawab.com!! ____________________________________________________ Want to buy your Pack or Services from Mandriva? Go to http://store.mandriva.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrivaclub.com ____________________________________________________
