> > I first thought the Ethernet port on the 520 would be bust, but local > > connectivity seems to indicate otherwise. Am I missing anything > > obvious??? > > How to proceed to troubleshoot this one?? > > If you're using static IP addresses it has to either be corrupted > TCP/IP prefs on the failing machine *or* the gateway address and/or the > network mask are set wrong. ISTR that they have to be set manually in > 8.1; they won't get the addresses from the DHCP server. > > I'd wager on the latter, I'd bet, if you're using static addresses. If > it's the latter, just trash the prefs file and set it up again. I've > had that happen on occasion.
I've tried over and over, checked the manual settings, trashed the TCP/IP prefs, done the manual settings again, I've also tried to trash TCP/IP prefs and the MacTCP DNR pane and replace them with copies from another machine that connects just fine. No success. I add a recap of the symptoms in the hope that someone might spot some potential cause. I'm back thinking of a possible hardware fault. - WLAN set with static IP address for each machine - 520 with OS 8.1 connects fine to other machines in the WLAN - 520 won't connect to remote hosts and websites (can't resolve names, made me think that it was problem of communication with the router which is also set as Name Server) - tried also to connect with NiftyTelnet SSH to a remote host using the remote host IP address and it won't connect either. Same trying to load websites using their IP address rather tnah the URL. - other similar machines with identical settings connect ok. anything else to try short of replacing the mobo? cheers, gianfranco -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
