[rescue] Ethernet Problem.

[Steve Sandau]

Mike Valley wrote:
> 
I'd try setting the IP manually to see what happens. That'll eliminate a
few potential problems (like the dhcp server, for one).

You might also try running a packet sniffer on that segment to see if
the mac address of the SPARC (available on the boot screen or the boot
monitor I think) shows up on the network.

Or, maybe the Windows box broke the cable. ;)

> I have a strange problem with a Sparc 20 that I purchased from ebay. I was
> able to load Solaris 8 on it successfully and thought everything would
> working fine with the network. I configured the system to use dhcp and
> hooked the sparc up to a known working line that was previously attached to
> a Windows Box.  I boot up the Sparc 20 and I receive errors saying the it
> cannot obtain a dhcp address. Since I know that the cable is good and the
> dhcp server is working, I proceed to hit Stop-A and enter Openboot. There, I
> ran the diags on the TPE network device and it says that the internet &
> external test work. So, what gives? Is the Ethernet port damaged in some
> way, or is this a software issue?
> 
> ------
> Mike Valley
> Network Engineer
> Azerity
> 
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Steve Sandau, IS Technician
TMA Bath, Maine
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