We have seen a similar 'problem'. If the user changes MACs without changing IPs (ie, he plugs in an alternative host having the same IP config), a reboot is required to restore the host link. We're guessing that the aB keeps a MAC:IP table and updates it only when the IP changes.
Bill Clark ----- Original Message ----- From: "The Wirefree Network" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, 25 July, 2003 19:52 Subject: [smartBridges] airBridge stops passing traffic??? > I have a new airBridge installed at a customer's home (June purchase with > upgraded firmware). It has been online 3 days and has lost it's ability to > surf the net once a day since then. > > 1. I am ALWAYS able to ping/monitor/configure the device from the wireless > side. So...it is NOT losing association. > > 2. The client is ALWAYS able to ping/monitor/configure the device from the > wireless side. So...it is not losing Ethernet. > > 3. However, about once a day, the client can no longer ping my gateway, nor > surf the net. > > > FIX ACTION: Power Reset...and whammo...back online. > > ODD TWIST: If he disconnects the Ethernet cable from the Desktop and plugs > it into his laptop, he is back on the net instantly without a power reset. > Plug it back into his Desktop and he still cant surf. > > Any ideas???? > > Sully > > The PART-15.ORG smartBridges Discussion List > To Join: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type subscribe smartBridges <yournickname> > To Remove: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type unsubscribe smartBridges) > Archives: http://archives.part-15.org > > The PART-15.ORG smartBridges Discussion List To Join: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type subscribe smartBridges <yournickname> To Remove: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type unsubscribe smartBridges) Archives: http://archives.part-15.org
