[NTLUG:Discuss] simple network problem

[Bobby Wrenn]

"Geremy L. Hamlett" wrote:
> >
> 
> I just installed the card. I have pinged other computers from the win
> box.  DHCP is not enable, I have a static IP for each comp. and the
> Subnet mask is the same on each box.
> 
> I don't know how to explain this.  Here goes....When I plug the cable
> into the hub nothing shows that it has been connected.
> 
> Example:  When I plug in the cable from the win box.  A light comes on
> from the hub and from the card in the comp.  When I plug in the cable
> from the Debian box no lights on either the hub or the card.
> 
> I think the interfaces is configured correctly.  Is there something else
> I am missing.   Again I know the card is not broken.
> 

Can the Linux box ping itself? Is the cable good? Is the port on the hub
good?