Re: FN-FORUM: network problems

date posted 13th January 2005 16:43

Make sure you have at least sp1 on XP, GOLD doesn't work properly with third
party DHCP servers - also check for spyware and viruses. Check also for
rogue lmhosts and hosts files. Make sure there are no manual DNS settings
on anything. Run ipconfig /all on all PCs to see what is actually
happening. Make sure NAT, PAT or whatever is setup correctly on the Netgear.

Might be a master browser issue. What OS on the other PCs?

If that doesn't solve it, try something like Ethereal to see what traffic
there is and what it is doing.

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Subject: FN-FORUM: network problems


>
> posted this Sunday evening but got not a single reply:
>
> Fixed up one of the Desktops standing around gathering dust. Put XP
> Pro on and plugged it into the network. Strangely it takes 10-20 secs
> to stop Internet access to my main
> laptop and the other PC's. Set-up is a Netgear Router/wireless AP/Hub
> connected to the BY cable modem. Once I disconnect the 'culprit' and
> reboot router and cable modem, everything works again.
>
> I checked IP address conflict and tried 'culprit' on DHCP and with
> fixed IP, same result. Checked DHCP result on router, shows different
> Mac and IP addresses. Internal traffic is still possible but internet
> has a problem with DNS loookups.
>
> Puzzled and confused, seeking help. Any clues or pointers most welcome
> as I would like that PC to be on the network.
>
> Hope someone has some suggestions (sensible ones preferred)
> Peter
>
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