Your DSL modem may auto-detect when you have a cross-over cable
installed while your router may not. I would recommend that you swap
one of the cables from the working machines onto your 2.4 and see what
the result is.
Tony Mayer
Sysop
The Magic FunHouse BBS
http://bbs.magicom.net
> I appreciate the input. Here's what I've done so far. Used LANtester to
> check cabling from 2.4 to router. All eight lights lit. Installed new
> NIC...still not connecting. Moved 2.4 to other router ports and get no lights on
> router. Other comps getting all lights and have access. Ran 2.4 cat5 cable
> directly to dsl modem and got internet connection. But plugging it into router,
> regardless of which port, I still don't get internet connection nor can I see
> other comps. Other comps can't see 2.4 either. Called Linksys and they said as
> long as other comps can connect in any of the ports then router is not at
> fault.
>
> So here's where I stand: dsl modem works; cabling works; router works; Nic
> card works. Can't see other comps nor connect to internet thru router. Did
> hard reset of router (pushed reset button until diag lite turned on then off).
> Still no progress.
>
> Any more ideas? I'm at a loss. Is there something in the 2.4's
> configuration that is amiss? I've compared TCP and connection settings amongst all and
> they are the same.
>
> Kevin Nowicki
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