Posted September 23, 200915 yr PaulV wrote: > Hello. > > We have a network that incorporates a Micronet ADSL2 4 port router for > internet access and 23 PCs running a mixture of XP Pro, XP Home, 2000 and > Win98. Mostly the network is used for internal (intranet) use however 6 > users often use the internet. > > A problem has recently reared its ugly head for which I have been unable to > find a solution. > > I believe it’s the XP Pro machines that cause this but I cannot be sure > that’s it’s exclusive to them, while booting the internet is disconnected for > a couple of minutes although the intranet is unaffected. Once the PC has > booted connection is restored. > > It appears that the booting PC is blocking all traffic to/from the router > during boot which can lead to serious problems for the other internet users > should a financial transaction be taking place at the time. > > This problem has only appeared in the last few weeks and it is duplicated at > home where the same problem has recently cropped up. My son and I share a > Dynamode ADSL 4 port router directly connected to 2 PCs and a print server. > > My thinking is that a recent security update could be the cause of this > behaviour however I am currently unable to find a solution. Has anyone else > experienced similar problems or know of a solution? > > Thanks in advance > > PaulV *multiposted* Hello Paul: Unless you suspect network malware or spyware is the root of the trouble, I would strongly suggest you may have posted to a group that sees very little life these days. I have reposted your experience to: "microsoft.public.windowsxp.general" Additional helpful information would be what "Service Pack" level the XP Pro systems are at. Best wishes, -- 1PW
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