We need to write an ethernet FAQ. I wouldn't know where to start, it's all so complicated... :-)

But before we go any farther, now that you've got virtual PC working, can you at least get it to recognize the Empeg via the serial port?

Now, on to ethernet, because it's your best bet.

First: You need to know your Mac's IP address, and whether it's a fixed address or if it gets the address from a DHCP server (for future reference- and also we don't know whether you're trying this from your home network or from work).

Second, you need to be sure the TCP/IP software is even installed on the VirtualPC at all (it might not be). Go into control panel/network, there should be a TCP/IP protocol installed.

Third, do you have any other hard-wired ethernet devices on the network that you can ping to make sure everything else (besides the empeg) is working on TCP/IP

Fourth, are you getting a proper link light at both ends of the ethernet cable that you're using to connect the empeg to... wait... what are you connecting the empeg to? Anyway, if you're not getting a link light, then you need the "other" kind of cable (either crossover or non-crossover).

Let's get these things ironed out before moving on to deeper diagnostics...

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Tony Fabris