[Pc_Support] Re: Pc_Support Internet (LAN)

[Homer Whittaker]

On Thursday 03 November 2005 14:17, Tim McDonough wrote:
> Homer Whittaker wrote:
> > I hesitate using WiFi because her machine is fairly close to
> > the road and might be hit by any old snoop going by.  One
> > question is,would another 10/100/1000 eth card help?  Would
> > another hub work?  Or what? Homer Whittaker
>
> Can you verify the port on the hub you're using functions with
> another machine?  
Yes, I have switched it between several other "working"  ports 
and have recycled the smart hub.  Nada.

>
> Can you move her machine near the hub temporarily and connect
> it with a known good cable to see if the NIC in her machine is
> functioning?

Not really.  It is her office and I it took me two years to get 
her to use the machine.  Now I cannot get her off it.
>
> I would install a proper CAT5 cable no matter what. Sounds
> like you're just inviting problems.
Well 100 ft (min) roll of Cat 5 is significant in view of the 
fact that we have our house up for sale and we will be moving 
into a much smaller home.

>
> Tim
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