[slim] Re: Ethernet cable length problem...???

2006-06-14 Thread JJZolx
seanadams Wrote: > It will certainly auto-negotiate to 10Mbps if the other end does not > _support_ 100Mbps. As for a noisy cable, I would have to dig into the > PHY docs and driver code to figure out what is supposed to happen, and > if it is configurable. I know that it does not always drop to

[slim] Re: Ethernet cable length problem...???

2006-06-13 Thread seanadams
JJZolx Wrote: > But shouldn't the Squeezebox auto-negotiate the connection down to > 10Mbps if 100Mpbs fails? It will certainly auto-negotiate to 10Mbps if the other end does not _support_ 100Mbps. As for a noisy cable, I would have to dig into the PHY docs and driver code to figure out what is

[slim] Re: Ethernet cable length problem...???

2006-06-13 Thread JJZolx
Ben Sandee Wrote: > Are you two done with your nerd showdown now? I declare Sean the > winner > because his company owns the forums/mailing list. I did a quick search, but couldn't find a good cabling 101 guide or I'd have just posted a link. I know that if I were going to spend several hours

Re: [slim] Re: Ethernet cable length problem...???

2006-06-13 Thread Ben Sandee
On 6/13/06, JJZolx <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: seanadams Wrote:> Actually, the issue in this case is not whether they're wired the same > (we know it works with a different device, presumably at 10Mbps), but> that the pairing isn't messed up (which would explain failure at> 100Mbps).But shouldn't th

[slim] Re: Ethernet cable length problem...???

2006-06-13 Thread JJZolx
seanadams Wrote: > Actually, the issue in this case is not whether they're wired the same > (we know it works with a different device, presumably at 10Mbps), but > that the pairing isn't messed up (which would explain failure at > 100Mbps). But shouldn't the Squeezebox auto-negotiate the connecti

[slim] Re: Ethernet cable length problem...???

2006-06-13 Thread seanadams
JJZolx Wrote: > That's 568B. There's also 568A, which is equally valid. > You're right - I was just trying to keep it simple. I've only ever encountered T568A in the wild at one data center. It is very rare. > > The important thing is that both ends of the run must be wired the > same. >

[slim] Re: Ethernet cable length problem...???

2006-06-13 Thread JJZolx
This sounds very much like the problem described in another recent thread, where someone was unable to get their Squeezebox 3 to work over an Ethernet cable on which other devices worked fine. http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24655&highlight=ethernet -- JJZolx Jim --

[slim] Re: Ethernet cable length problem...???

2006-06-13 Thread stuorguk
I got caught out with making up my own leads. Whilst standard ethernet cables are wired one-to-one, it's important you observe which twisted pairs to use. This is especially true for data speeds above 10Mbs -- stuorguk st

[slim] Re: Ethernet cable length problem...???

2006-06-13 Thread seanadams
Check the wire colors. It should go: Orange-white Orange Green-white Blue Blue-white Green Brown-white Brown -- seanadams seanadams's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3 View this thread: http://for

[slim] Re: Ethernet cable length problem...???

2006-06-13 Thread dave w
ntom- sure you've not made yourself a x-over cable by mistake..suggest to check your pinouts it could be that the rio device you tried will autosense straight through or crossover cables ? have you tried a pc or laptop for example. 45m should be fine as long as you have cat5/cat5e/cat6 cabling -

[slim] Re: Ethernet cable length problem...???

2006-06-13 Thread jonheal
ntom Wrote: > Hi. Thx for reply. > > I've tried that as well...just comes back with message that ethernet is > not connected! Try the "Factory Reset." Hold down the PLUS button while you're powering it on. You'll have to setup networking yet again. -- jonheal Jon Heal says: Have a nice da

[slim] Re: Ethernet cable length problem...???

2006-06-13 Thread ntom
Hi. Thx for reply. I've tried that as well...just comes back with message that ethernet is not connected! -- ntom ntom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3197 View this thread: http://forums.sli

[slim] Re: Ethernet cable length problem...???

2006-06-13 Thread jonheal
ntom Wrote: > Can anyone suggest where my problem may liei'm left scratching my > head at the moment!! > > I have been using SB3 for some time using wireless & all is fine. > > Last weekend I thought i'd try out a cable connection for the heck of > it to see if it sounds any different >