On 9/29/02 2:00 PM, David Klaus at <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Yes, I have tried it both ways. >> >> Also, TCP/IP is not set to "Load Only When Needed." >> >> One thing I noticed when I set it to DHCP is that it's getting the wrong >> subnet - 255.255.0.0 instead of 255.255.255.0 - and a 169 IP address >> (instead of 192). Which explains things, although I don't know WHY it's >> happening or how to fix it. >> >> Thanks, >> Amber > > Ah, try disconnecting the ethernet cable and then booting the > computer. My guess is that the ethernet settings will be identical, > indicating the Mac Ethernet port is NOT working.
Just tried it - and yes, that's what happened. So I'm thinking it is in fact a hardware problem. That kind of irritates me. I wonder if the guy from swap list who sold me this computer knew about it. > FWIW, my working OS 9.1 install on my 9600 includes the following: > > Apple Enet > Apple Enet DLPI Support > EnetShimLib I have Apple Enet but not the other two. I've never seen either of the other two on an OS 9 machine. My iBook has neither and is fine. So, is it the consensus that a PCI ethernet card is the way to go here? Anyone have one they wanna sell me? -- *** Amber Rhea *** [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.tangerinecs.com /"\ ASCII Ribbon Campaign \ / No HTML/RTF in email X No Word docs in email / \ Respect open standards! -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
