[NTLUG:Discuss] what is the problem?

[Tom Woody]

Well, first I would verify the wire is good - check the wiring is it store bought, or custom made - if its custom made is it wired to TIA586 (a or b) standard?  You say an internet problem, but it looks like you are only having a problem between switches.  Do all these machines get a public address or is there some router/firewall in between?  Can any machine connected to any switch get access to the internet?

You need to provide a little bit more info on what works, and what doesn't work - but cabling it usually the problem and a good first place to start.

On Mon, 29 Jul 2002 18:33:33 +0000
"m m" <llliiilll at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Hi All:
> 
> I have a problem on internet connection, please help.
> 
> switch A connect to cable modem, switch A is about 100-150 feet aparts for 
> PCs and switch B. the connection cable are two cat5 with inline receptacle.
> I can connect from network switch A to any of my PCs, it works.
> I use the same wire to connect to network switche A (regular) to Switch B 
> (uplink), it does not work. the switch A light is on (indicate good), the 
> switch B uplink light is blinking (indicates collusion)
> I use the same wire to connect to network switche A (uplink) to Switch C 
> (regular), it does not work either. the switch A, the switch B lights are 
> blinking (indicates collusion)
> 
> any one have a clue?
> 
> thanks.
> 
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