Functioning Ethernet card. Archived from groups: comp.dcom.lans.ethernet () I am trying to help a friend switch from using a USB connection to the cable modem to the use of an ethernet connection so that he can then add a router. We have installed the card...

key known as the MAC address factory-assigned | to the network interface card, to ensure that all systems in an | Ethernet have distinct addresses. Due to the ubiquity of Ethernet, | many manufacturers build the functionality of an Ethernet card | directly...

to the modem with a USB cable because the internal ethernet card does not appear to be functioning correctly. XP reports that the card is functioning correctly, but messages say it's not plugged in, so I suspect it's toast. Anyway, is there any way to...

So I got on my other computer, downloaded the a newer driver from the gigabyte website, put it on the new computer and loaded it. Device manager now shows the ethernet card is functioning properly. However... All I get is "Connecting to network... Limited...

That should not be a problem. A wireless router is really three devices in one: router, Ethernet switch, and wireless access point. Without an internet connection, you won't be using the router function. The Ethernet switch requires no configuration....

side, I have converted a pc to perform "routing" functions. It has a 100Mbps ethernet card connected to my hub and a MSI PC54G 802.11g wifi card, also with an external antenna. We get excellent signal between the two points. My ip addresses range from...

for so many questions at once. 1. Yes, you should be able to find an ISA ethernet card that has all the functionality of a PCI ethernet card. It may not be as simple to configure, but they are readily available. 2. The max length of 10baseTX (The cable...

functional is a laptop in this age with no Ethernet or USB? functional : > for what exactly? checking your email with a dial-up modem? : Thanks, Yes. I will add an Ethernet card. Is it possible to add a : writeable CD drive or USB ports via a PC card?...

You are certainly correct that NetBEUI and IPX are not involved with obtaining an IP address. But obtaining one isn't an Ethernet function. An Ethernet frame addressed to the broadcast MAC address (ff-ff-ff-ff-ff-ff) carries an IP packet addressed to the...