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Date: Tue, 05 Mar 2002 10:44:15 +0000
From: Armin <akuster@pacbell.net>
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To: Jim Duey <jduey@ccc-dcs.com>
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Subject: Re: Walnut networking problems
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Jim Duey wrote:
> I have a Walnut board that I've been working with for sometime.  I got it
> working fine with Linux, but the networking seems to be fragile.  For
> instance, I switch from a Ethernet switch to a hub and now the board won't
> boot over the network.  Also, it has never been able to use DHCP.  What are
> teh reasons for this fragility?  If I design the 405GP into my product, will
> it have the same problems or is this strictly a Walnut related issue?
>
> Jim
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The Walnut requires DHCP 2 with patch level 5.  You should be fine using
linux

armin


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