[thelist] [OT] bizarre network issue

Sarah Heffron sarah at meatlike.com
Wed Jul 17 15:36:00 CDT 2002


Perhaps someone has had this problem before and might know what to do. I
think the entire thing is pretty weird.

We have 3 computers on a small LAN. All previously connected to the
internet and eachother fine. The ethernet cable to one of the computers
was accidently cut and then replaced and now this computer is having
problems connecting to the other computers in the LAN, but it can connect
to the internet all the time with no problems. The problem computer
(computer #1) can see computer #2, but not computer #3. Computer #2 cannot
see computer #1, but computer #3 can see computer #1 (by see, i mean
it was pingable). I find this very weird. I just deleted all the network
settings on computer #1 and then setup the exact same settings and
rebooted and everything works. Then randomly it will stop working. It
still connects to the internet so I don't understand. I've repeated the
same "fix" a few times and it works, but then it will stop. I'm at my wits
end on trying to figure this out. If you need clarification I will try my
best, otherwise I hope someone can help.

Thanks,
Sarah

<tip author="Sarah Heffron">
If you move any of your networked computers to another location (even
in the same room) and you use a router, be aware that the router could reset to
default settings and not work properly if it is disconnected for a long
enough period of time.
</tip>






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