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Thread ID: 85565 2007-12-14 09:58:00 Trying to install ethernet cards Thebananamonkey (7741) Press F1
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621176 2007-12-14 09:58:00 I've been a little cheap and taken a whole bunch of unused ethernet cards from work and I'm trying to find one that'll work on my comp. They've all come up as working, flashin lights etc. They all say they're working online etc. but I can't get them to recieve packets, only send them.

I'm on cable if that's any help. The weird thing is though, that the other day when I tried with some other ones I could only receive packets... heaps of them. Help?
Thebananamonkey (7741)
621177 2007-12-14 10:27:00 I assume the drivers for the cards are loaded ok , Is the firewall set to allow traffic through?

When you mention cable is this via a router as well or direct to the modem ?
wainuitech (129)
621178 2007-12-14 10:44:00 using generic windows drivers, but they do mention the precise model no. does this mean they're kosher? or should I still try and get new ones. Going directly to the modem, but trying to install it as I want to be able to connect a wireless router, then wire this pc to that. I'm not sure if it's an IP thing. does that sound likely? Thebananamonkey (7741)
621179 2007-12-14 17:51:00 Install the drivers for the cards.

Whatever the brand/model is.
Speedy Gonzales (78)
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