[CS-FSLUG] Networking details #2 (slapping myself)

[Ed Hurst]

Frank Bax wrote:
> True, but with remote trouble-shooting, it's possible to miss something 
> that is obvious when you can see the equipment.  Do we have any assurance 
> that switch and cables actually work?  Do lights on switch and nic come on 
> & go out when CAT5 cable is connected & disconnected?  Do lights on 
> switch/nic blink when you issue ping commands?

Meaningful question. My system produces no flashing on the switch, but
the Winbox does. As I've already replaced the NIC on my box (someone
donated a dozen to my work), now I'll try another cable. More later.

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Ed Hurst
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