3c589 no light on switch

Xebec · 09 May 2016, 23:12

Hi folks!

I'm trying to figure out if my 3c589D is bad (using A1200 and MiamiDX).

When I fire up MiamiDX, and configure the card / select online, the green light on the dongle turns off (green light is on until i select "online"). However, the light on my switch never turns on - as if the card isn't able to establish a link with the switch (perhaps a bad dongle/cable).

I know that my PCMCIA port is good as i'm able to use compact flash storage via that port. I also *think* the card electronics are good as MiamiDX is at least able to initialize it and cause the green light to go out. I'm assuming though I have more than a software problem if I can't get a light on my switch?

(I have tried several ports on the switch, and i've verified they're all good with other computers). For testing purposes i'm using a fixed IP address as DHCP fails obviously..

Thanks,
John

idrougge · 10 May 2016, 00:40

The card must be matched with the right dongle. You can't mix and match 3Com cards and dongles.

Xebec · 10 May 2016, 01:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by idrougge

The card must be matched with the right dongle. You can't mix and match 3Com cards and dongles.

OK - unfortunately I have no idea if this is the right dongle for the card.. I bought it as a set off of ebay..

09 May 2016, 23:12	#1
Xebec Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Philadelphia, USA Posts: 67	3c589 no light on switch Hi folks! I'm trying to figure out if my 3c589D is bad (using A1200 and MiamiDX). When I fire up MiamiDX, and configure the card / select online, the green light on the dongle turns off (green light is on until i select "online"). However, the light on my switch never turns on - as if the card isn't able to establish a link with the switch (perhaps a bad dongle/cable). I know that my PCMCIA port is good as i'm able to use compact flash storage via that port. I also think the card electronics are good as MiamiDX is at least able to initialize it and cause the green light to go out. I'm assuming though I have more than a software problem if I can't get a light on my switch? (I have tried several ports on the switch, and i've verified they're all good with other computers). For testing purposes i'm using a fixed IP address as DHCP fails obviously.. Thanks, John

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10 May 2016, 00:40	#2
idrougge Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stockholm Posts: 4,332	The card must be matched with the right dongle. You can't mix and match 3Com cards and dongles.

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