Hey there folks, Well, it's been solved here before, but since I wasted a day of my time (& Shannan's @ Southwest Data Tech's too), thought I might just post it for ya'll to put in that 3Com headache folder you have like I do. "New" (to me...) HiperARC cards, console is fine, but only through the initial post & gets only to the 2nd line, which is Kernal loading ......... OK ...then sits and does nothing. Now mind you, the card DOES work, but lacking an ability to get into it and set an IP address is a problem. Flip DIP SWITCH 5 ON And this will go away and it'll but just fine for you. Someone somewhere knows why, not I, not super caring, either, I was able to do me lil' setup script and drive away happy. Another helpful reminder: Be sure to change password/delete adm account if you don't use it/use an alternate. Default I think is still no password. Joel Fox will find you and make consulting work for himself otherwise. (kidding kidding kidding!) Since the cards you get now...may not be brand new, that sheet o' paper in the box saying this thing isn't there anymore. Two lil' duh's for you.... Have a fine Memorial Day weekend. SMT PS: Shannan @ Southwest Data is a gem of a fellow. What incredible customer service. He overnighted me a 2nd card set & was extremely available and helpful. Buy some stuff from him, he deserves the business! (ahem...not that anyone doesn't, I was just super duper pleased). Boy if you don't have backup ARC's/DSP's, hanging around, this is the time to buy them. Scott Trautman President/Owner www.gdinet.com Global Dialog Internet 608-240-4638,7fax 2049 Skaalen Road scott@gdinet.com Stoughton WI 53589 Internet Service across Southern Wisconsin