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downquark1 · 10-05-2004, 20:44

After repaving the drive it seems the ethernet cable going up the side of the house is damaged, the router light is on and flashing (vigourously) but it cannot recieve an ip address (DHCP). I'm assuming I'll have to check the cable for loose spots and maybe replace it. Any tips?

10-05-2004, 20:44	#1
downquark1 cf.mega poster Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,952	Semi-broken Ethernet cable After repaving the drive it seems the ethernet cable going up the side of the house is damaged, the router light is on and flashing (vigourously) but it cannot recieve an ip address (DHCP). I'm assuming I'll have to check the cable for loose spots and maybe replace it. Any tips? __________________ "Knowledge is Power. Power Corrupts. Study Hard. Be Evil."