[G4] DP MDD 1.25 ghz built in ethernet (sort of) not working

[J. R. Rosen]

On Nov 3, 2006, at 11:58 AM, C wrote:

> Hi there,
>
> I have a DP 1.25ghz  MDD and am having ethernet problems. The built  
> in ethernet port is basically not working and extremely slow. Under  
> System Preferences / Network / Network Status it shows the green  
> dot and states that its active, gives the IP address and connected  
> to the internet via built in ethernet. I am connected using DHCP.  
> It will check mail (takes 5-10 minutes) but a web page takes  
> forever to load if it even will at all.
>
> I have switched cables, reset PRAM and NVRAM, verified and repaired  
> permissions, deleted all plists regarding network and the like,  
> reconfigured it numerous times, and no luck. Do you think this is a  
> software or hardware problem?
>
> This MDD is new to me from as I am upgrading from my G4 AGP  
> Graphics (which worked perfect on the same ethernet cable)
>
> I have done everything I can think of and searched all sorts of  
> blogs, articles, etc and can't seem to find a solution (other than  
> installing a pci ethernet card). Anyone else ever encounter this  
> problem? If I install an apple oem 10/100 pci ethernet card will it  
> work at the same speed as the built in? Thanks in advance for your  
> help.
>
> Casey

Casey, it sounds to me like your modem or router needs to be reset.

Power it/them off for about 30 seconds, them power them back on - you  
may need to restart your computer as well.

Try this before spending bucks on PCI cards.  It's the cheapest fix  
you can do.

J. R. Rosen
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