On Sat, 2 Oct 1999, Richard Scobie wrote:
> I am trying to network two machines directly, via a crossover cable, but
> am unable to achieve link integrity.
>
> The crossover cable has been tested OK.
> Here is the output from mii-diag:
>
> Basic registers of MII PHY #3: 3000 7809 0181 4401 01e1 0001 0000 ffff.
> Basic mode control register 0x3000: Auto-negotiation enabled.
> Basic mode status register 0x7809 ... 7809.
> Link status: not established.
This is reporting that the transceiver is powered, but you have no link beat.
I still suspect the cable. Check the 'mii-diag' output on the link partner.
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