Re: xp pro drops network connection from 2000 server

Have you found an answer to this question yet? I've dealt with this for 2+
years now, and have not been able to find a resolution. If you know
anything, would you let me know?

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Ben Coats
..Net Developer
Newberry Pathology Associates
Newberry, SC, USA


"guzintaman" wrote:

> I already removed the properties to the NIC. The properties have the NIC set
> at on 100 percent of the time. For some reason sitting idle for several hours
> XP still loses its connection. I have checked the switch for any settings
> involving dropping connections as well. Unfortunately, going to XP did not
> solve my problem, actually created one. Any other thoughts??
>
> "NotMe" wrote:
>
> > I would check the NIC properties in device manager.
> > Make sure the power management setting to 'allow windows to turn off this
> > device to save energy' or such is disabled.
> >
> > I do know that WinME and W98 have a problem maintaining a connection to a
> > W2K domain.
> > Our security settings are to lock a user out after 3 failed login attempts.
> > Our systems are left on 24/7.
> > After being inactive overnight, users would be locked out due to the
> > conflicting network protocols between W2K server and ME/98.
> > It got really old calling GM every day to have users accounts unlocked.
> > Upgrading to XP solved the issue for us.
> >
> > --
> > A Professional Amatuer...If anyone knew it all, none of would be here!
> >
> > "guzintaman" <guzintaman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:F02855FE-33EA-44FE-85EF-20321FDD3292@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >I have a situation where I'm stumped. I have 6 xp pro workstations
> > >connected
> > > to a 2000 server and when we come in the morning cannot log into network.
> > > I have to reboot each machine before I can see the network. It seems that
> > > the
> > > network connection is being dropped and not recognized when attempting to
> > > reconnect. I have turned off any wakeup settings on the NIC and still no
> > > luck. I have checked the server for any profile issues or connection drops
> > > and still nothing. Does anyone have any ideas and has anyone seen this
> > > before?
> >
> >
> >
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