Hello again Torsten
Today i recieved a replacement OA 'sleeve' module from Germany that was sold as 'tested and working'
Im afraid it has made no difference. You were correct in your assumption of it not being the problem.
I just dont understand. If I click on my win7 machine 'adapter settings' the icon of my network adaptor comes up. If i double click on it i am shown a display of the adapter and the data being transmitted and recieved by the adapter. There is no data being recieved by the network adaptor from the laptop port of the OA sleeve, despite there being led activity. The windows machine says 'indetyfying network' when i pulg in the cable, but nothing is recieved, no data., then after a few moments it just says cable unplugged.
I have read the last post you have sent me and I will try to do what you say. I dont understand networking at all.
I have read about using ssh and puty but I dont have any communication from the OA sleeve
Do i have to have the blades installed for this to work. I have been trying all the time with no blades inserted into the machine.
I dont have the cable you describe but I will order one. It seems it will be the only way to gain access to the machine.
Again I tannk you for your kind help Torsten
regards