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

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J.R.,

Thank you for the suggestion but I already gave that a try more times 
than I can remember in the midst of trying everything else! I am 
considering an Apple 10/100 PCI ethernet card on ebay for $1 so if I 
have to use plan B it won't cost too much at least! Thanks again.

Casey
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> 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
Armadillo Press-Printing & Graphics
305 Wells Fargo Dr., Suite 4
Houston, TX 77090
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dilloman at armadillo-press.com
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