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

[Harry Freeman]

Greetings ( + )!( + )

Casey, links to Apple usually don't work but try this one, perhaps it 
will offer some help.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106796

If it's doesn't work the search http://www.apple.com/support/ for "slow 
ethernet connection"
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On Nov 3, 2006, at 9:58 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
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