Internal Ethernet Problem with iBook

[kpmeagher]

Hello,

I cannot get the internal Ethernet port on my iBook to work. The iBook is running 10.3.6 and the ethernet port appears to be configured correctly but when I plug in a RJ-45 to my router the iBook never recognizes the network connection. I also have a D-Link 122 installed (works great with a driver release from the international group at D-Link, an FYI) but the RJ45 does not work. I know the cable is good because I connect to an XP laptop fine. Does the iBook need a crossover cable?

Any help or suggestions greatly appreciated.

PS - This is my cousins iBook and while I am a previous Mac user, I have not used one in a couple of years.

 

[jadam]

I seem to be having the same problem with my G3 700 ibook. Sometimes what I would have to do is put some slight presssure on the bottom of the ethernet cable, but now, it doesnt work at all anymore and im angry as hell!

 

[combatcolin]

try and connect with another ethernet cable, if you havn't got one borrow one from a tech-head - they'll aways have spares

 

[jadam]

My ethernet cables work fine, as they work perfectly fine when I plug them into my pc.