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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