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From: Michael Knigge <Michael.Knigge@set-software.de>
Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2003 14:00:44 GMT
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Subject: Re: Strange e1000
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Hi,

> Could it be possible that the 1000MBps FD on the e1000 side is
> a local configuration, and that it needs some time to discuss with
> the Netgear switch to negotiate correctly speed and duplex before
> working correctly ? (i.e. 20 sec = negotiation time)

Hmmm, I don't think so but I will try to 

A) force e1000 to negotiate only 1000/FD   and
B) configure the switch to force 1000/FD

Maybee it wil help....


Bye
  Michael