3C905 & HUB switch-on

Al Smith Al.Smith@aeschi.ch.eu.org
Wed Nov 18 05:15:31 1998


> Why? I want to use fullduplex, HUB is full duplex capable, but Linux driver
> doesn't work properly. Netware server with same configuration haven't this
> problem (NW server is connected to same HUB). This mean, that there is
> something missing in Linux driver. Or not?

with my AT-8118 switch, the 0.99E driver refused to negotiate at 100Mb/sec.

using the 0.99G driver, it negotiates fine. i can also unplug and replug the
cable, or turn the port off and on and it still reaches 100Mb/sec.