So I switched the ABS to another port (a not normal/uplink selectable one) and now the iMac does just what it's supposed to! 
Thanks for your help!
Matthew

Thanks for your help!
Matthew
| Source Forum | iMac Won't Take IP Address From Base Station, But iBook and PC Do... — #3 |
|---|---|
| Category | Networking |
| Post Date | Wed, 2 Oct 2002 - 12:37 |
| Original URL | https://web.archive.org/web/20050522191829/https://forums.macnn.com/showthread.php?t=125948 |
