[RESOLVED] Full Duplexing 100 mpbs over router help...

[archonix]

Hi,
I have two PCs with 2K. Both have 100 mbps NICs and I have a linksys switch. (just switch no router.) when i tell them to use the full duplexing mode I loose connectivity between the two machines. The switch says it supports full duplex @ 100 and so do the NIC drivers and spec sheets. Any thoughts?

(I can't even ping the machines from each other.)

[condor]

if your NIC are Realtek Based it's a known problem.

replace then to 3Com 90x cards or Intel Pro 100 +



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Computers do exactly what you tell them to do - not exactly what you want them to do ...

[Gabriel]

Though i very much Appriciate the Knowledge of Condor - i would try another Computer - It Sounds like a Driver Problem.

Also Check the Line Specs and Length - Should be a good thing to Check!

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[cyberhh]

Can you change the settings on the switch so that it is set to 100Mpbs/Full? I have seen that problem on DEC equip through a Cisco switch.

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[x_789]

first can you tell us what kind of nics you are running also are you sure youo ahve good cat5 cables?? X

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No really That paper thingy you took out of the box with all the words on it was not packing material its called a "MANUAL"

[archonix]

Correcto mundo. One of the NICs is realtek based. The other is a Netgear FA310TX. Would a realtek drive update fix this or am I a shot?

[condor]

unfortunatly no


just switch this card manually to half duplex..

you can throw this POS realtek card and get a 3Com or Intel Card ... - kiss your troubles goodbye

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Computers do exactly what you tell them to do - not exactly what you want them to do ...