Connecting FP1601 Fieldpoint ethernet controller with Laptop computer

[faizul]

Dear All,

I was using FP1601 ethernet module along with other DAQ modules with my desktop PCs (Connection using Crossover cable), they worked fine, but when I try to use the FP1601 with laptop computers (using crossover cable) the ethernet port is not blinking also the Link LED in FP1601 is dead too. I tried this with two laptops HP and Compaq, both running Windows XP, I also did checked the ethernet ports of the laptops with LAN link and with other PCs the ethernet adaptor is working fine.

The problem is only when connecting FP1601 with laptop through crossover cable. Am I doing any mistakes, I donot know,

Please If anyone could able to help me out, I shall be grate full, since I have to undertake an assignment to measure data in vehicle, where obviously I could not carry a PC.

Thanks in advance.

Hameed Faizul, Scientist CVRDE, DRDO India

[P.Sanders]

what are your laptop models?

[beal]

I'm having same problem with a Dell Latitude E6400 running Windows 7 Enterprise 32-bit. Was this ever resolved?

[faizul]

I donot Know, whether I had solved the exact nature of the problem, But I found a way out.

Instead of using crossover cable between laptop and the FP 1601, I used a straight cable and incuded a network switch in between,

This had solved my issue..