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From: brian@awfulhak.demon.co.uk (Brian Somers)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
Subject: Re: ed0: device timeout (help)
Date: 28 Apr 1996 12:29:09 +0100
Organization: Coverform Ltd.
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Kevin Dulzo (kdulzo@enteract.com) wrote:


: On 18 Apr 1996, george p swanton wrote:

: > 
: > I'm feeling a little feeble-minded for not being able to
: > outhink some transistors and bits but I cant recall how
: > to do this correctly.
: > 
: > I'm getting 'ed0: device timeout' during boot and cant
: > get the (ethernet) netwoking working...
: > 

: [unecessary info cut]

[and more]

: 	But "ed0:devidce timeout" in my experience, assuming the device is 
: ok at boot, means it cannot access the network (no connection/bad 
: connection).  If the probe is ok -- check the cables/ports.

: Kevin Dulzo

If it's a cheapnet network, you're not terminated.  If you have no wire
connected, plug a terminator directly onto the card.


--
Brian <brian@awfulhak.demon.co.uk>
Don't _EVER_ lose your sense of humour....