My Reply follows quote. On 16/02/2006 22:57 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: > >Hi, Listers! > >I can't connect my PB 540c to the Internet via the Ethernet port in the >back. (Using the Asante FriendlyNet adapter). The adapter lights do >light up, but the browser can't connect to any page. I'm using a NetGear >router. And using OS 8.1. Checked that Ethernet was selected on TCP/IP >Panel. >I have an Apple adapter somewhere, however, I do not remember if the >Asante FriendlyNet needed some special software. (I think not). >Well, if there are some suggestions, please remember that I'm on Digest >mode. >Best regards. >Hugo Diaz ---------- Well, I am not familiar with your particular Asante adapter, but many Asante ethernet cards have problems with routers that "auto-negotiate" the connection speed (i.e. 10/100).
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