On Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 11:36 AM, Gichingiri Kuria <gmail@gichingiri.com> wrote:

My problem is that it works with a router. However, if I connect directly to the radio gadget, it doesn't work. Same story on 2 Ubuntu desktops. No problem with MacBook.

I've tried a few suggestions from some forums but no success.

Any ideas?

Try checking the Duplex on your ethX interface. Perhaps a duplex mismatch is causing it. It should work with a straight cable. Set your ethX duplex to "auto" and see if that changes the scenario.