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seretogis · 02-11-2004, 10:28 AM

My home network has four computers hooked up to it (using a Linksys BEFSR41 v2 switch) which consistently have network connectivity issues. I'm baffled as to what the cause would be, since I have switched around cables and router ports with no success. It seems to be a software issue but I can't determine what:

Box #1: Windows XP SP1 - This computer, the one that I'm typing on right now, has no connectivity issues.

Box #2: Windows 98 - This computer constantly has network problems. I will be using it and suddenly *poof* I can't access the internet anymore. I reboot it, and it works for about 20 seconds before it poofs again.

Box #3: Windows XP SP1 - This computer has the same issue as the 98 box, but it has the same network setup as the other XP box.

Box #4: Mac OSX 10.1 - This computer has no problem at all accessing the network at all times. This is a laptop which is parked right next to the 98 box -- when the 98 one poofs, I can still access the network / internet just fine on this box and the first XP one.

Aside from cables and defective router ports (which I've determined to not be the cause), I am at a loss to think of what could be causing such consistently inconsistent network connectivity problems. Anyone have an idea?

02-11-2004, 10:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
seretogis Huggles, sir? Location: Seattle	Consistently Inconsistent Network Issue..? My home network has four computers hooked up to it (using a Linksys BEFSR41 v2 switch) which consistently have network connectivity issues. I'm baffled as to what the cause would be, since I have switched around cables and router ports with no success. It seems to be a software issue but I can't determine what: Box #1: Windows XP SP1 - This computer, the one that I'm typing on right now, has no connectivity issues. Box #2: Windows 98 - This computer constantly has network problems. I will be using it and suddenly poof I can't access the internet anymore. I reboot it, and it works for about 20 seconds before it poofs again. Box #3: Windows XP SP1 - This computer has the same issue as the 98 box, but it has the same network setup as the other XP box. Box #4: Mac OSX 10.1 - This computer has no problem at all accessing the network at all times. This is a laptop which is parked right next to the 98 box -- when the 98 one poofs, I can still access the network / internet just fine on this box and the first XP one. Aside from cables and defective router ports (which I've determined to not be the cause), I am at a loss to think of what could be causing such consistently inconsistent network connectivity problems. Anyone have an idea? __________________ seretogis - sieg heil perfect little dream the kind that hurts the most, forgot how it feels well almost no one to blame always the same, open my eyes wake up in flames