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GeoffW · 21-11-2005, 21:16

Nobody has asked the obvious question - how long is the cable? 100m is the maximum distance you get.

A 169 address means no connection to the DHCP server so its definitely at lower layers. Do you get a carrier? Can you see packets in and out of the status icon?

21-11-2005, 21:16	#12
GeoffW Inactive Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Reading Posts: 256	Re: Cabling Problems Nobody has asked the obvious question - how long is the cable? 100m is the maximum distance you get. A 169 address means no connection to the DHCP server so its definitely at lower layers. Do you get a carrier? Can you see packets in and out of the status icon?