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Did that get your attention? Good, because I really need some help here :D.

Ok, I am configuring a dual P3 webserver (Redhat Linux) and I have it connected to a 1000MB eth1 to a D-Link 5 port switch via Cat6.

I have the link light, I have the firewall off, but no matter what I try it won't connect.

Here is a pic of my setup:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...on_problem.gif

Now, if I connect the server to the Netgear Wireless router directly (CAT5), it connects without a problem. But when ever I try to make it connect using the setup shown above, it can't connect and gives me the following error:

Quote:

Determining IP information for eth1...PING 192.168.0.1 (192.168.0.1) 56(84) bytes of data.

--- 192.168.0.1 ping statistics ---
3 packets transmitted, 0 received, +3 errors, 100% packet loss, time 2018ms
, pipe 4
PING 192.168.0.1 (192.168.0.1) 56(84) bytes of data.

--- 192.168.0.1 ping statistics ---
3 packets transmitted, 0 received, +3 errors, 100% packet loss, time 2011ms
, pipe 4
PING 192.168.0.1 (192.168.0.1) 56(84) bytes of data.

--- 192.168.0.1 ping statistics ---
3 packets transmitted, 0 received, +3 errors, 100% packet loss, time 2011ms
, pipe 4
failed.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Are both the D-Link and the netgear "switch/routers" ?

The D-Link is just a switch, the Netgear is just a router.

Well, I beleive that's your prob, you need a router right after the cable modem. Of course the cable modem connection plugs into the "WAN" port on the router.

Code:

                  [cable modem]      

                        |

                        |

                      \|/

                  [Some Router]

                  |        |

              [server]    [computer]

Nice picture - but he's correct, you need a router splitting the Cox connection. The reason is this - your cable company probably limits you to 1 ip address (check your EULA). Well, if the switch is allowing concurrent connections without subnetting it, it's allowing the use of more than 1 global IP - can't (well, can, but Cox ain't gonna let it) happen. You need to replace the DLink switch with a router, and the wireless router with a wireless switch. Know what I'd do? Take the DLinka nd the Netgear back, and get a DLink wireless router - all problems solved.

You will have to connect the server to the router, then do port forwarding (port 80, 8080, etc..) in order to run the webserver. I think that you router is also a firewall, check your manual. To learn more about routing go here..
http://www.ox.compsoc.net/~steve/portforwarding.html

Ok, thanks for your help guys. I'll buy a D-Link wireless router, return the switch and throw Netgear in the garebage.

Well if yer just gonna throw it away you can send it to me instead ;)