network access periodic

[kdunbar]

I have Win2K Server running on a Dell computer. The network interface allows incoming and outgoing traffic to pass for about 6 mins then the interface shuts down for 4-5 mins. It then restarts and allows traffic again. I can't find the source of the problem. Things done so far in an attempt to fix:a) ensure it's not a dup IP, b) ensure it's not a dup computer name, c) local disconnect timeout is set to 0, d) replaced the NIC with another brand and driver
Can anyone suggest other things to look for?

 

[brontosaurus]

change the cable and/or change the port you're plugging into?

 

[Guest_imported]

So... I tried replacing the cable, and the switch port we were connecting to. The problem continues.

 

[JayKarabin]

how do you have the nic configured? 100 full/half/auto?

 

[kdunbar]

The NIC is configured as auto. It's running at 100M

 

[JBruyet]

Have you tried putting the NIC in a different PCI slot in the computer?

Joe Brouillette

 

[kdunbar]

The original NIC card was on the mother board. I put a new netgear NIC in this machine and disabled the original NIC. I tried two different PCI slots. Problem exists in all senarios.

 

[brontosaurus]

I'm going to make this suggestion, and you're probably not going to like it, but I think it's time to test the OS for corruption. Can you do a parallel install of W2K on this box? Keep it real simple to save time, just the OS and NIC drivers with TCP/IP suite. See if it stays online with the new OS installation....

 

[GlenJohnson]

Does your event viewer show anything? Glen A. Johnson
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