almost got it...

[Benno Senoner]

Brian Lewis wrote:

> Everyone,
>
>   Thank you for your replies to my problem.  I have progressed further!!!
>
>    I have compiled the latest 3c59x.c into a .o and replace the original file.
>    On bootup, ETH0 is initialized properly!
>    If I type IFCONFIG it displays the ETH0 CARD!!!
>    When I PING the Interface for that card it works!!!
>
> BUT!
>
>    1) If I look at the back of the card or the 10/100Mbps hubs, I notice the unit is in
>    10Mbps mode instead of 100Mbps.
>
>
> Anyone have any ideas on what to change to get it to 100Mbps, I believe that might fix
> my problem..

Usually I use the DOS utility which comes with the card and

set the NIC speed to fixed 100Mbps instead of autodetect.

This works fine for me.

hope this helps.

reagards,

Benno.