>IIRC, this is b/c the Computer is looking for a DHCP server. This is a >TCP/IP issue. If you have TCP/IP configured to use a DHCP server, then >it will attempt to find one and keep trying every so often until it >does. You should verify that under TCP/IP options "Load only when >needed" is checked. (You may have to change 'user mode' under the >'edit' menu to advanced) This makes sure that the Mac doesn't enable >TCP/IP except when it is being accessed by an application. Therefore, >even though you need DHCP in the office, you can go on the road and not >have to worry about these 25 second freezes. > >HTH,. Or it doing a reverse DNS lookup, and gets confused on a LAN that it can't see beyond the NAT. Effectively the same thing :) -- weird pause, just like when you launch the file sharing control panel and it takes 30 seconds to pop up. Normal. Frustrating. Nothing broken. Cheers, Paul ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
