[SWLUG] NTL Cable modem problems in MDK10.0 install

[Julian Hall]

Marcus Davage wrote:

> Hi Julian,
>
> It's a direct connection into his PC, and he's had the foresight to 
> use the
> ethernet connection. That's what makes me suspicious that something 
> fundamental
> is awry.
>
> Marcus


Hi Marcus,

What does lspci say for his NIC?  Is it correctly identified?  Is it 
identified at all?  Is he using a straight or crossover CAT5 lead?  Does 
he (or do you?) have a laptop to connect to the modem for testing?  If 
it connects up OK on the laptop then the main PC has a problem, but if 
neither connect then unless I'm missing something blindingly obvious 
(which is always possible) chances are either the cable or the modem are 
faulty.

Kind regards,

Julian