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December 11, 2000 at 06:37 AM
sholmes

New Computer wont see network.

by sholmes . Updated 25 years, 6 months ago

At my work we are using a Novell 4.2 server as our file and print server and a winNT 4.0 server to run out exchange. I had set up a new computer for a user in my tech room. Connected to the network just fine and even loged in as the user. When i went to install the computer at the users station, who already had a computer up and connected to the network, it would not see the network. Both computers are using win95 OSR2, Novell client32 ver 3.3, and 3com NICs. The NIC in the new computer is integrated and the one in the old computer is a PCI card. I tried hooking the computer up to a different line that was going to the same HUB with the same results. I checked both lines and they are ok. Then HUB is a 16port Kingston(i am not sure whitch modle), that did have a red LED on it indicating there was a line partitioned. I am not too clear on what that means but i am also not too clear why the current PC in place can see the network and the new PC can not. I have yet to test the line from that HUB to the switch that it is connected to. Any input on why one PC works and the other doesnt and some possible causes would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for any help.

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