Re: Unable to get LAN connected
From: Chuck (none_at_example.net)
Date: 02/04/05
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Date: 3 Feb 2005 18:00:03 -0600
On Thu, 3 Feb 2005 09:35:02 -0800, "OLIM" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:
>Thanks for reply. Answer to your question.
>The LAN is using a fast Ethernet adapter, (sorry not at
>problem computer so unable to give name), installed
>inside the host/server computer (has been working before)
>& is then wired from this computer downstairs to
>upstairs, (on landing) where the new 'Sitecom' Network
>Switch (5 port) is going to be installed, then up to 3
>laptops or computers would be plugged into this Network
>Switch wired to each bedroom. They would then configure
>their own laptops to the one downstairs, have this system
>working in 3 other houses, with up to 6 bedrooms using
>only a hub on landing, and is working fine. So cannot
>understand why this house has the problem? Maybe using a
>Network Switch instead of a simple hub (as told this is
>better) may work when it gets installed. I will look at
>the websites you mention also.
Firstly, using a switch instead of a hub is absolutely a good idea, if you have
more than 3 computers connected. A hub is exactly like a party line phone
system (do you know anyone who can reminisce about party lines?). As cheap as
switches are, I cannot imagine why anybody would use hubs.
Unfortunately, a switch, by itself, probably won't solve a connectivity problem
like yours. Since you have multiple computers in your house, you're going to
have to move things around a bit to isolate your problem.
A connectivity issue like yours has 3 possible causes:
1) Component A (ie the hub).
2) Component B (ie the cable).
3) Component C (ie the computer).
You're going to have to swap things around a bit, connect the problem computer
in place of one of the other computers (IOW use a known good cable and hub port
to connect the problem computer). Then connect a good computer to the cable /
hub port that's involved in the problem. And see where the problem shows up.
How did you decide that the original hub was bad? Have you considered getting a
router, and eliminating the "host" issue altogether?
Also, how are you running these cables up and down the stairs without
interference between people and cables? Are they store bought cables with
pre-assembled connectors? Or custom length cables with connectors attached
on-site? How do you protect the cables from damage?
-- Cheers, Chuck Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing. My email is AT DOT actual address pchuck sonic net.
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