Netgear.

spectroo · 12-07-2007, 02:46 PM

I currently purchased a Netgear wireless router. I connected 2 computers (desktop, not laptop) to the internet with it (using the Netgear installation CD

). Internet was working on both computers, then I tried to setup a network between them. I just don't understand why the second computer blinks RED (10 mbps) and not GREEN (100 mbps) on the router. Might it have something to do with the cable lenght? because it's pretty far away, in another room.
Also, when I attempt to transfer large files (about 400 megs) throught the "Network Places", it begins to transfer saying 208 mins left(!) and after a small while a message pops up something like this: "The directory on the network is not found".
Thanks in advance.

**johnwill** · 12-08-2007, 01:29 PM

This sounds like a classic case of a mis-wired cable. Remember, the EXACT pairing of the cable IS important.

CAT5 Cable Wiring Diagram

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN CAT 5, TWISTED-PAIR NETWORK CABLES

spectroo · 12-08-2007, 03:20 PM

Thanks for the reply. Your first link isn't working. There is more than one type of ethernet network cable?! It was hard for me to find one this length at Radioshack, and it turns out I have the wrong one.

I looked at the wire, the RED Blinker, and it says CAT-5e. Same goes for the one that connects the router to the modem. Not sure about the cable connecting the first comp (I'm using the cable that came with a PS3 =/). I'm still really confused. Can you explain a bit more "exact cable pairing".
Thanks in advance.

EDIT: I think I may have figured out the problem. The PS3 cable might be a CAT 6. I'll have to check it out. Thanks for the help!

spectroo · 12-08-2007, 03:54 PM

Sorry for the double post. Couldn't re-edit it. Anyways, now I made sure all the cables connected are CAT-5. Is there a difference between CAT-5 and CAT-5e? because it's the same problem: can't transfer and still blinks red (10 mbps).

EDIT: Mhm. There is. Now I have to look for more cables. Why make so many different ethernet cables!? Can't they have like a universal one?

**johnwill** · 12-09-2007, 08:21 AM

Actually, there is just a couple of wiring standards. Here's a replacement link for the first one, that page apparently went away: http://www.lanshack.com/make-cat5e.aspx

You should be wiring ALL the cables to the 568-B wiring diagram. The only difference is the colors of the pairs, either type of cable will work. The pairs are VERY important, they MUST be wired to the correct pins and in the correct polarity.

CAT5 and CAT5e cables are wired identically. AAMOF, so are CAT6 cables, though they use slightly different connectors since the wire gauge is larger than the others.

spectroo · 12-10-2007, 02:43 PM

Thing is I didn't wire (to the connectors; pins) any of my cables. I already bought ready ones. What's wierd is the cable that is connected to the second computer (the one this glowing red on my router) glows red EVEN when the computer is off... Every wire is working fine except this one: (I'll type what is says on it) CAT-5e 10811 ISO/IEC UTP 24AWG 4Pair.

**johnwill** · 12-11-2007, 07:44 AM

The NIC is powered by the standby power in the machine, so the NIC staying powered with the machine off is normal. That's to allow WOL (Wake On LAN) capability.

As far as the failing cable, there's obviously something wrong with it. It's not impossible for ready-made cables to be defective, I've had a few of them. I also had a bunch of patch cords that were mis-wired, all the same brand.

12-07-2007, 02:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
spectroo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 6 OS: XP Professional SP2	Netgear. I currently purchased a Netgear wireless router. I connected 2 computers (desktop, not laptop) to the internet with it (using the Netgear installation CD). Internet was working on both computers, then I tried to setup a network between them. I just don't understand why the second computer blinks RED (10 mbps) and not GREEN (100 mbps) on the router. Might it have something to do with the cable lenght? because it's pretty far away, in another room. Also, when I attempt to transfer large files (about 400 megs) throught the "Network Places", it begins to transfer saying 208 mins left(!) and after a small while a message pops up something like this: "The directory on the network is not found". Thanks in advance.

12-08-2007, 01:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,607 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Netgear. This sounds like a classic case of a mis-wired cable. Remember, the EXACT pairing of the cable IS important. CAT5 Cable Wiring Diagram HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN CAT 5, TWISTED-PAIR NETWORK CABLES __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

12-08-2007, 03:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
spectroo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 6 OS: XP Professional SP2	Re: Netgear. Thanks for the reply. Your first link isn't working. There is more than one type of ethernet network cable?! It was hard for me to find one this length at Radioshack, and it turns out I have the wrong one. I looked at the wire, the RED Blinker, and it says CAT-5e. Same goes for the one that connects the router to the modem. Not sure about the cable connecting the first comp (I'm using the cable that came with a PS3 =/). I'm still really confused. Can you explain a bit more "exact cable pairing". Thanks in advance. EDIT: I think I may have figured out the problem. The PS3 cable might be a CAT 6. I'll have to check it out. Thanks for the help! Last edited by spectroo; 12-08-2007 at 03:40 PM.

12-08-2007, 03:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
spectroo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 6 OS: XP Professional SP2	Re: Netgear. Sorry for the double post. Couldn't re-edit it. Anyways, now I made sure all the cables connected are CAT-5. Is there a difference between CAT-5 and CAT-5e? because it's the same problem: can't transfer and still blinks red (10 mbps). EDIT: Mhm. There is. Now I have to look for more cables. Why make so many different ethernet cables!? Can't they have like a universal one? Last edited by spectroo; 12-08-2007 at 04:00 PM.

12-09-2007, 08:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,607 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Netgear. Actually, there is just a couple of wiring standards. Here's a replacement link for the first one, that page apparently went away: http://www.lanshack.com/make-cat5e.aspx You should be wiring ALL the cables to the 568-B wiring diagram. The only difference is the colors of the pairs, either type of cable will work. The pairs are VERY important, they MUST be wired to the correct pins and in the correct polarity. CAT5 and CAT5e cables are wired identically. AAMOF, so are CAT6 cables, though they use slightly different connectors since the wire gauge is larger than the others. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

12-10-2007, 02:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
spectroo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 6 OS: XP Professional SP2	Re: Netgear. Thing is I didn't wire (to the connectors; pins) any of my cables. I already bought ready ones. What's wierd is the cable that is connected to the second computer (the one this glowing red on my router) glows red EVEN when the computer is off... Every wire is working fine except this one: (I'll type what is says on it) CAT-5e 10811 ISO/IEC UTP 24AWG 4Pair. Last edited by spectroo; 12-10-2007 at 02:46 PM.

12-11-2007, 07:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,607 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Netgear. The NIC is powered by the standby power in the machine, so the NIC staying powered with the machine off is normal. That's to allow WOL (Wake On LAN) capability. As far as the failing cable, there's obviously something wrong with it. It's not impossible for ready-made cables to be defective, I've had a few of them. I also had a bunch of patch cords that were mis-wired, all the same brand. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience