network help
I had my network computer connected to a wireless router. The router has 4 switch connectors for ethernet. My deskop was plugged to one of those.
The I decide to move the router to center of the house for better reception. I bought a 13 meters cable. The Internet became really slow, but REALLY slow. I ping the router but I have like 25% packet loss. So I think maybe the problem was the cable. So I tested the cable with my laptop and ping again the router, and everything works great, 0% packet lost or 2% max.
So I thought maybe it was the ethernet card and I bought another. The new one could not even connect to the router. I use Mandrake 10 official. With knoppix I can ping the router with the new card but with a lo of packet lost. Any idea???? Why does the cable works find with the laptop and not with the desktop?
The old card is:
Intel Corporation|EtherExpress PRO/100
The new one:
Davicom|Ethernet 100/10 MBit DM9102
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