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network connection with long cables
I have three Dimension 4600 (win XP) that are connected to a switch (PowerConnect 2016). To the switch is connected also a PowerEdge 700 (Win 2003 Small Business Server) and a Latitude D800.
If I use a short cable to connect to the switch (< 4 meters) there is no problem: I can see all the computers and the folders inside. If I use a long cable (15 - 20 meters) the Dimension 4600 can't see the network (XP says that they are connected - the network icon is on - but I can't see the other computers).
If I use the long cables on the Latitude D800 there are no problems (so it seems that is not a cable problem).
The TCP/IP configuration is the same on all the computers.
Someone can help me?
Many thanks
Stefano
No, the Dell PC's are not XP firewall protected. But I think that the problem is the length of the cable and not the firewall configuration (a firewall works regurarly with long or short cables).
I read on the cable: GALAXY E200579 CM 75°C UTP CAT 5e 4PR 24AWG VERIFIED (UL) CSA CMG 75°C LL81924 ETL VERIFIED TO TIA/EIA-568-B.2 PATCH CABLE. Do you think it's not a correct cable?
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Posted July 30th, 2004 19:00