I only got the Dlink because it was the same thing used at work. Since I don't know much about this old stuff I stuck to duplicating everything exactly. I am using NT4 with service pack 6 and both systems are the same because they are clones of the work setup which is still working. >>>OK, thanks for that. It's helpful to know which version you are talking about.<<< I am using a hardware cloning device made by Logicube which probably cost $$ when new but I didn't pay much for it. I use the exact same drive and it has always worked when cloning these workstations. >>>Then you are able to do something that no other Company on the planet has been able to do.<<< I get the green lights on the Dlink. I swapped the main drive into a different computer and I am wondering if the hardware change is causing problems. >>>Since you didn't provide the hardware specs of the source computer and the hardware specs of the target computer, I can't say. However, if you move a 100% cloned disk image from one Motherboard-computer to a different Motherboard-computer, that certainly will not work as the BIOS, Chipset, and internal circuitry timings and voltage requirements are going to be drastically different, even from one Model to another Model of the same make, such as a Dell Dimension 8100 to an Dell Dimension 8400. If the drive out of your source PC is not 100% IDENTICAL to the target PC hardware, then it will absolutely not work! And the networking difficulties you are experiencing are not the only thing that will not work (things like audio and video also will not work). <<< But I am just not sure and need someway to confirm that the NIC card is or isn't working or if it is just something else. It is hard to find simple info on how to set these older NT systems up.>>>I can imagine. Most of the people building and maintaining NT systems have retired, and like me cleaned out their closets and gotten rid of that old stuff, including documentation. I still have stubbornly held onto some of my materials. Many used books are available on ebay and other web sources, at ridiculously low prices compared to time of purchase. You should look there.<<< So convoluted and no real clear direction. >>>If you didn't take the actual hands-on Microsoft instructor-led classroom trainging at an MTEC (Microsoft Technical Education Center) facility, I can certainly understand that. Unless you are a Certified MCSE or MCP, which means you took rigorous tests in various Microsoft networking, you probably just have a smattering of what you really need to know. I took many of these courses, but could not pass all of their tests. It didn't matter, I obtained the "back-room" knowledge that was needed to build and maintain real-world business NT networks; last Corporate position I had, I was responsible for about 13 core NT4.0 servers in a 3-continent WAN. Much of this knowledge was obtained over 30+ years in the networking field, gathered both on the job and professional vendor-sponsored training (quite expensive).<<< Some of this network stuff is still confusing to me. >>>Are the person that's responsible for maintaining this 2nd network, or do you work for someone who is? Can you not ask for help from him/them?<<< I get a driver showing up in devices manager, does that mean the driver is detecting the hardware or can it show up but not be the right hardware. I have the same NIC cards being used. >>>How about the exact model of those Netgear NIC cards, please? I can help you determine whether there are Netgear diagnostics programs including with the driver software from the manufacturer (NETGEAR). Have you attempted to contact Netgear Tech Support via E-mail or telephone? They can also tell you how to determine if their cards are working or not (sending/receiving data). Also, many NIC cards including NETGEAR have diagnostic led's built into them on the backplate to tell you just that--does your NIC card have those diagnostic LED's? Did you know that you can directly connect the 2 NIC cards from your 2 computers with a "crossover-cable" and run a data loopback test to determine packet-passing capability? Networking 101.<<< Do I need to turn off plug and play in the BIOS? Will that cause a problem? Is there a way to test the NIC Card? So many questions. >>>ABSOLUTELY!! NT4 will never work in any BIOS of any make comptuter I've ever seen with PNP (Plug-and-Pray) enabled!! Again, Networking 101. I'm not intending to insult you, just telling you that you need to spend some time either in Industry standard networking classes, or networking courses commonly available in Colleges or Universities to develop these skills. <<<
Thanks again,
Russ