Re: [WinMac] Macintosh Network Connections

Doug Clements(doug_clements[at]eee.org)
Thu, 3 Sep 1998 07:36:10 -0700

You should check to make sure that the switch/hub that you're plugging into
isn't auto-sensing the port speed. I've seen some cards that will no
auto-sense to 100mbit/s with certain hubs. It you set the switch port to
100mbit/s manually, the cards might have an easier time finding out which
speed to use. While you're at it, you may want to set the duplexing on the
switch manually, too. Of course, if you're just using a dumb hub, then this
is all moot. :)

>Our network has both Windows 95 and Macs (System 8.1). We are connecting
>to both 10 and 100 ethernet, category 5 wiring. We are not having any
>problem with the PC's that are connecting to the 100's; however, the
>Macs are giving us fits. Some of the Macs do not have any problems at
>all, but others will not recognize the 100 when they log on in the
>morning. If we pull the cable out of the 100, put it into a 10, and then
>put it back into the 100, they suddenly work.
>
>What could be keeping them from seeing 100 capability when they first
>log on? Is there a certain period of time on the Macs that they try to
>see the network and then they timout? We are using Asante cards (we have
>also tried Dayna cards, with the same result) in the Macs, and I have
>downloaded the lastest drivers. Yesterday we loaded the drivers on, and
>they worked fine (we rebooted them a few times to be sure). Last night
>the Macs were shut down, and when we rebooted them this morning we had
>the same problem.
>
>We have tried two kinds of network cards, we have tried different slots
>for the cards, and we have the latest drivers. We have had the lines
>tested to make sure they are ok. Is there a glitch in the operating
>system? My network support person doesn't even seem to know the answer
>(although he doesn't know the answer for a lot of things).
>
>Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!
>
>Kathy Cendekowitsch
>

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