MacMan
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I think I once read somewhere that certain network cards in some 68k machines will only function correctly on an ethernet network when connected through a native 10Mbps switch, rather than a 10/100 switch. This certainly seems to be the case with my IIcx and Asante NuBus network card, as it flatly refuses to work with my Netgear 10/100 switch (the connectin LED just blinks and no connection is made). Incidentally, it's nothing to do with cables - I have tried many good cables with it all giving the same result. I also know the card is functional as it works fine when connected to an ADSL router. All of my other 68k machines work fine with my current setup, it's just the IIcx's network card that doesn't like it.
So I'm thinking I'll buy an older 10Mbps hub/switch on eBay for connecting the IIcx to the rest of the network, and perhaps some other 68k machines that run at 10Mbps. I'm only looking for something with 5 to 10 ports on it, nothing huge. Are there any particular makes and models that I should look out for, which are known to work well with 68ks, or will any old 10Mbps switch work?
So I'm thinking I'll buy an older 10Mbps hub/switch on eBay for connecting the IIcx to the rest of the network, and perhaps some other 68k machines that run at 10Mbps. I'm only looking for something with 5 to 10 ports on it, nothing huge. Are there any particular makes and models that I should look out for, which are known to work well with 68ks, or will any old 10Mbps switch work?