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federico_vitali
Dec 16, 2011Aspirant
Gigabit direct connection Intel 82566 DC 2 & Vista
Hi everyone, does anybody have configured a direct connection between a PC with network card Intel 82566 DC 2 with Windows Vista and a Ready NAS NV+ ? After a few minutes of slow speed conneci...
PapaBear1
Dec 16, 2011Apprentice
Have you tried a known good cable?
Have you had any other network connection problems with this NIC?
How old is the NV+?
What lights are lit on the NIC ports when you first start and are the still lit when the NAS goes off line?
While the NIC on the MB can fail, the cable can cause problems, and the NIC on the NAS can also fail. While typically very reliable, none are perfect.
Have you had any other network connection problems with this NIC?
How old is the NV+?
What lights are lit on the NIC ports when you first start and are the still lit when the NAS goes off line?
While the NIC on the MB can fail, the cable can cause problems, and the NIC on the NAS can also fail. While typically very reliable, none are perfect.
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