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To: B F <maxtoejammer@yahoo.com>
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On Wed, 29 Oct 2003 13:16:30 -0800 (PST)
B F <maxtoejammer@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi, I just started using FreeBSD and am new to all things
> non-Windows so please bear with me.  I am having trouble getting my
> internet connection working.  I have installed FreeBSD 4.8.  It
> shares a switch with my Windows machine:
>  
> FreeBSD machine
>     |
>     |
>    \|/
> Switch---------->Cable modem----->internet
>    /|\
>     |
>     |
> WindowsXP machine

 Do you have 2 routable  ips ? You want be able to use both boxes in
the same time otherwise.
 Provide more info: 
1. Did you manage to set-up your network card ?
2. If yes, can you ping the win box ?
3. What isn't working ?


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