Can't create a 10/100 Network |
May, 14, 2003 12:23 AM |
treczek |
OK I am trying to use a pc that I have as a network back up device. I just upgraded my 8600 running 10.2.6 with a D-link 10/100 pci nic and also purchased a new Netgear 8 port switch to connect all my devices. I can see and connect to all necessary drives but I can not copy files without getting either -36 or -46 errors. I then lose my DHCP connection and have to reset everything all over. Everything worked great with the old 10BT network stuff and still does when I reconnect it. I would normally classify this as PC issues (surprise, surprise) but it does the same connecting to my Wallstreet. I can't verify if this is an Old World issue or what. Can anyone verify for me that they are in fact running similiar networks and what kind of hardware do you have or even recommend. I have wasted two days returning/swapping hardware and installing everything fresh. HELPPPPPPP!!!!!! Thanks in advance, Tom |
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RE: Can't create a 10/100 Network |
May, 14, 2003 8:01 PM |
treczek |
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Thanks for the help! I will try a another brand. I only bought that one because of the BIG sticker on it that said it is OSX compatible. I guess I shouldn't believe everything I read :-) I will post back with an update when I get the new card. |
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RE: Can't create a 10/100 Network |
May, 14, 2003 2:59 PM |
marcush |
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You should try a card with the DEC 21xx4 chipset. These will probably work with Apple's built-in drivers. I use a Zynx NetBlaster 345 card. It uses the DEC chipset. Zynx was an OEM supplier for Apple also. This card works without 3rd party drivers in both OSX and OS9. I have a Macsense Realtek 8139 based card that I used to use before I discovered this problem with it. It is fine for connecting to the internet but as soon as I began a file transfer networking would die on both the target and source machines. I got the Zynx card at weirdstuff.com for $19. It is now $14. It was recommended by another poster here several months ago. |
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RE: Can't create a 10/100 Network |
May, 14, 2003 12:33 PM |
lei1 |
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The D-link card did not work for me and the drivers were buggy. I ended up installing an Asante card which worked much better. I still get some problems when transferring large amounts of data (9600 locks up) but that may be related to PCI slot position as I am fully loaded. I have found that the position of PCI cards is critical in old world machines running X. You can try a bit of swapping but I certainly don't recommend the D-link card and their support was deplorable. |
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RE: Can't create a 10/100 Network |
May, 14, 2003 8:25 AM |
nick.ashton |
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The D-Link 10/100 Ethernet card uses an RTL 8139 chip. There are some recent posts on this forum about other users having problems with cards using this chip. You could try a different make of Ethernet card. |