My spell checker caught me not paying attention...the following line should have read:

"Machine A is still connected to the net through the original NIC, but also has a new NIC, as does machine B."

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> First, thanks to all who replied - your help is priceless. Now I need more advice.
> Machine A is still connected to the net through the original Inc, but also has a new Inc, as does machine B.
>
> The two machines are directly connected via two new PCI nics and a 75' cat5 crossover cable. Using the
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Al Thompson

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