I'm not sure how "on" or "off" topic this is, but here goes.
Our office recently installed a simple Linksys 4-port DSL router and 16-port switch, replacing an old ethernet hub, to handle our printing requirements and to deliver e-mail/Internet to all employees. It took a half-hour and everybody was up and running. We have three S900s on the net, one C600, and four 7500s. most of these units are boosted by daughtercards, and most -- but not all - run OS 9.1. One runs OS 8.0 and the C600 still operates with the Umax 7.6.1 system. It is the only one that doesn't get the e-mail/Internet product -- which is Outlook Express/Internet Explorer. Our problem: The network goes down daily, sometimes several times per day. The ISP says that they can "see us" but we can't get past the system to send or receive mail or browse the 'Net. Sometimes we can't see the printer in the chooser, either. Frequently, we look at the router and switch and see the LEDs simultaneously flashing on every station, as if data is being sent or received by everybody in the house -- AND NOBODY IS DOING THAT. They have suggested that we disconnect the power cords on the router and switch for 10 seconds, then plug them in, then restart our computers. It works and we're back on the network, able to do all that we want. Has anybody ever experienced anything like this? What could be causing it and what can we do about it? Somebody suggested that we may have a rogue computer that is bringing the whole thing down, while others point their fingers at the Linksys units, and still others blame the ISP. All I know is that we certainly don't want to have this hassle continue. Thanks for any help you can offer. Jerry -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
