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I think you need a router not a switch. Most routers have built in switches
now and are very cheap considering. You can pick one up at best buy.

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crazymiclo
A+, Network+, MCP

"David" <> wrote in message
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> I was working installing a 2nd computer and a switch to a network with
> a cable modem. I added the switch and plugged the new cable that I
> make into the computer that had the modem working on and it then
> started sending packets but it wouldn't receive anything. the first
> thing I did was try a different cable that I know works and I got the
> same problem so I knew I didn't make a bad cable all of the settings
> are right and all the lights that should be on are on. The system
> doesn't show any other problems so I think it's just a bad card. But
> if anyone could think of anything else please let me know.
>
>
> David

David, what kind of switch are you using? The ones I'm familar with are
like 8 ports that work like a hub, but capable of 100mhz.

David wrote:
> I just wanted to know if there was a setting that was hidden or that i
> over looked because i know that it is a problem with the card or
> computer. because if i set it back up the way it was befor when it was
> working it does the same thing.
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