On 09/18/2010 09:44 PM, JD wrote: > > Are there any bios hooks in your mobo? dont think so ... > > Did you try all theports of the switch? Not yet no - excellent suggestion tho ... I have to proceed with care as the network is in production. I will definitely test this. > > > > How about getting a cat6 null modem cable > > and plug it's ends into both of your GigE ports. > > and the see if the port that is currently operating > > in GigE mode drops down to 100M. Both cards are running at 100 but good idea > > Has it ever operated at GigE speeds in combination > > with the switch? > > While the cards were unused (bought a few years ago and in the parts department :-) ... the switch is not. So this firewall had not had Gb the cards before .. tho it does have that one on board NIC i could try as well. thanks for ideas (reply to yours seems to go to gmail instead of list ... sometimes) -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines