Cable is new.


This might be the root of your problem.

Ethernet cables (like serial cables) come in two flavors -- "regular" and "crossover" Below is an excerpt from a website that a google search for 'ethernet crossover cable' returned:

Ethernet crossover cables are most often used in home networks when connecting two ethernet computers without a hub. An Ethernet crossover cable has it's send and receive wires crossed. When using a hub or switch, this is automatically done for you.

Unfortunately some devices like cable and dsl modems have their actual ethernet plugs reversed. This is to allow people to hook up a cable modem to a computer without a special crossover cable. When adding a hub into the mix, the issue can get confusing.


Are you sure your new cable is the right cable?

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