On Sun, 12 Aug 2001 21:39:13 -0500 "Miller, John" <JMiller2 at dainrauscher.com> wrote: > ok the question is how do I make the physical layer happy. Get the hardware squared away. >Could the nic be shot? Based on my interpretation of what you have said so far, I think that is a reasonable assumption. Sub in a known good part to prove it - right or wrong... I believe you have two NICs of the same model? It might be interesting to try them as individuals.. -.bill.layer.- -.hi, how are you? I send you this email to troubleshoot your network.- -.frogtown.- -.minnesota.- -.u.s.a.-