> > My guess is that those machines are sending packets in 100mbps whereas
the
> > Linux machine uses a 10mbps card and loses packets, which results in a
> > broken connection.
>
> I was under the impression that a good dual-speed switch should handle
those speed differences by itself, transparently. What is the model of your
switch?
>
Yes, I thought so too. Note that network communication is working, but
occasionally web pages are not displayed and e-mail download gets broken.
The switch is a 3COM OfficeConnect Dual speed switch.
- Aviram
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