[thechat] Network clue needed ...
Luther, Ron
Ron.Luther at hp.com
Mon Jul 13 07:41:19 CDT 2009
Hi Gang,
Running into a networking issue.
Here is a simplimified view of the network:
- one combination DSL modem/router from AT&T feeding into
- one five way Cisco hub/switch thingie [*not* a router] with
- one Win XP laptop attached by Ethernet and
- one Ubuntu desktop wired as well.
The laptop is left running 24/7 ... but the Ethernet cable is unplugged when not in use. The Ubuntu box is powered down unless needed.
Here is the problem. The laptop runs just fine -- until I boot up the Ubuntu box. The Ubuntu box kicks the laptop offline and 'steals' the connection so that we have to 'ipconfig release' / 'ipconfig renew' the laptop to get it working again.
This is not winning me any points at home. ;-(
Is there a setting somewhere (hopefully on the Ubuntu box) that I can set to make it 'play nice' and quit stealing the XP's lunch money?
Thanks,
RonL.
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