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- imac G3 450MHZ 512 RAM DVD
Hey there guys, i've got a little problem with the iMac G3 - The focus of the problem is on networking and it should be pretty easy to fix! I think i'm just missing something vital.
Thanks in advance :3
A while ago I thought the ethernet port on my iMac G3 450MHZ had died, and I was about ready to sell the poor dear for a reduced price. I upgraded from Panther to Tigr to see if I could fix the problem but nothing seemed to help.
I had given up until I had the idea of checking cables for one last time today. This you won't belive! It actually worked!
My usual config for connecting to the internet with the iMac was:
Magic internet cable to modem
modem to switch
switch to 2 PCs
switch to 1 Mac
If it helps the switch is the D-Link DES-1005D '5-Port 10/100Mbps'
I had tried the iMac on different ports in the switch, tried different cables etc. Today I tried connecting the iMac via the spare ethernet port on my main PC rig.. clicked a browser in my dock aaannd bam! We are active!
Could someone please advise me as to what wwent wrong, how to fix and/or prevent it in the future? It would be great to get any feedback.
The problem with running off my main PC is, my PC is currently awaiting replacment so it can crash to restart at any time - thus losing connection on the iMac. Is there any way I could get the iMac back to life?
Looking forward to replies!
Thanks in advance :3
A while ago I thought the ethernet port on my iMac G3 450MHZ had died, and I was about ready to sell the poor dear for a reduced price. I upgraded from Panther to Tigr to see if I could fix the problem but nothing seemed to help.
I had given up until I had the idea of checking cables for one last time today. This you won't belive! It actually worked!
My usual config for connecting to the internet with the iMac was:
Magic internet cable to modem
modem to switch
switch to 2 PCs
switch to 1 Mac
If it helps the switch is the D-Link DES-1005D '5-Port 10/100Mbps'
I had tried the iMac on different ports in the switch, tried different cables etc. Today I tried connecting the iMac via the spare ethernet port on my main PC rig.. clicked a browser in my dock aaannd bam! We are active!
Could someone please advise me as to what wwent wrong, how to fix and/or prevent it in the future? It would be great to get any feedback.
The problem with running off my main PC is, my PC is currently awaiting replacment so it can crash to restart at any time - thus losing connection on the iMac. Is there any way I could get the iMac back to life?
Looking forward to replies!