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I have two SMC RJ45 cards. None of the lights ever come on! I have a belkin CAT5 patch cable #r7j304 verified (UL). I have set the two peer-to-peer computers up just like it says at www.tectony.com. Yet I cant ping or see the opposite computer.
Name: --- Date: January 7, 2001 at 06:12:08 Pacific
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If the lights don't come on - they're often green in standby on most current cards - then the cards are either dead, or not properly installed.
Check your cards are properly and securely installed.
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Response Number 2
Name: Lee Nick123 Date: January 7, 2001 at 06:59:54 Pacific
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But Windows detects the cards?
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Response Number 3
Name: Big Joe Date: January 7, 2001 at 22:21:56 Pacific
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are you using a crossed cable? you need one!
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Response Number 4
Name: Lee Nick123 Date: January 8, 2001 at 10:22:00 Pacific
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Thanks guys, Crossed cable???? I am using belkin CAT5 patch cable #r7j304 verified (UL). - Is this the right type?
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Response Number 5
Name: Martin Date: January 8, 2001 at 13:27:23 Pacific
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If your connecting two computers directly, you'll need a special type of patch cable called a crossover cable.
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Response Number 6
Name: Lee Nick123 Date: January 8, 2001 at 14:33:43 Pacific
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DOH, Thanks anyway. Looks like I will have to mail order!
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Response Number 7
Name: John Russell Date: January 8, 2001 at 15:58:55 Pacific
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Lee,
You need a "crossover" cable. Belkin # A3X126-07-YLW-M, where the "07" refers to the length. See www.belkin.com. The transmit and receive wires are reversed in one plug. This lets you network two computers without a hub.
Name: Ernie Date: April 2, 2001 at 11:32:47 Pacific
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I have a similar problem. I am using Win 2K Pro and I have a crossover cable but the icon for networking "when connected" shows that the cable is unplugged on each machine even though they are not.
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