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somanynames90 · 09-02-2009, 21:46

No the Server has a Static IP - 192.168.1.1
Eircom is 192.168.1.254
Gateway for the computers/ server is 192.168.1.254

and gives out the lease rang of 192.168.1.1 - 192.168.1.253

Alzar · 09-02-2009, 21:47

I think it may be a mismatch between the speed & duplex set on the port & the server. What i mean is the network card could be set to 100Mb/Full Duplex whereas the port maybe hardcoded to 100Mb/Half Duplex ot the port could be set to Auto/Auto.

Personally I don't go touching NIC settings while working from home. Much prefer to be onsite. Too many lost connections & unaccessible servers.

As a little aside, i'd recommend setting up a DHCP scope on your server & removing it from the Eircom Router. I don't know how you feel about it.

Al.

**feylya** · 09-02-2009, 21:47

So it gives out an ip of 192.168.1.1 while the server is staticly set to 192.168.1.1. See any problem there?

somanynames90 · 09-02-2009, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alzar

I think it may be a mismatch between the speed & duplex set on the port & the server. What i mean is the network card could be set to 100Mb/Full Duplex whereas the port maybe hardcoded to 100Mb/Half Duplex ot the port could be set to Auto/Auto.

Personally I don't go touching NIC settings while working from home. Much prefer to be onsite. Too many lost connections & unaccessible servers.

As a little aside, i'd recommend setting up a DHCP scope on your server & removing it from the Eircom Router. I don't know how you feel about it.

Al.

If I done that would it help with the file server access ???

Thanks

S

somanynames90 · 09-02-2009, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by feylya

So it gives out an ip of 192.168.1.1 while the server is staticly set to 192.168.1.1. See any problem there?

Sorry i Typed that wrong - i understand how IPS work cos its static on server, the lease range

is 192.168.1.2 - 192.168.1.253

sorry for the typo

Alzar · 09-02-2009, 21:53

@feylya - is there conflict detection a eircom router? I don't think so?

@Somanynames90 - first off I would change the dhcp scope on the router from
192.168.1.1 - 192.168.1.253
to something like
192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.120

You only have 9 pc's right? You don't need 250 odd ip address' available for 9 clients.

Al.

somanynames90 · 09-02-2009, 21:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alzar

@feylya - is there conflict detection a eircom router? I don't think so?

@Somanynames90 - first off I would change the dhcp scope on the router from
192.168.1.1 - 192.168.1.253
to something like
192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.120

You only have 9 pc's right? You don't need 250 odd ip address' available for 9 clients.

Al.

Cool I will try that - can i give either of yous a call

Just need to get my head around this

**feylya** · 09-02-2009, 21:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alzar

@feylya - is there conflict detection a eircom router? I don't think so?

Doubt it.

Please keep everything on thread, solely for the reason that it might help someone in the future

Alzar · 09-02-2009, 22:01

What is the card speed & duplex set to on the server?
Do you have access to the switch?

Al.

somanynames90 · 09-02-2009, 22:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alzar

What is the card speed & duplex set to on the server?
Do you have access to the switch?

Al.

theres no GUI with the switch just 16 ports

and the card is Broadcom NetXtreame 5721 Gigabit Controller

and looks to be set to 100 full

Alzar · 09-02-2009, 22:16

What make is the switch, as a matter of interest?
You have the latest drivers installed for the NIC too?

First off

!!!! I don't recommend doing this remotely !!!!

You could try changing the NIC speed/duplex to Auto/Auto
If the switch is hardcoded to something other than 100/Full, the card should perform better.
If you do this, it will drop your remote connection, but it should come back & you will be able to reconnect.

Al.

somanynames90 · 09-02-2009, 22:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alzar

What make is the switch, as a matter of interest?
You have the latest drivers installed for the NIC too?

First off

!!!! I don't recommend doing this remotely !!!!

You could try changing the NIC speed/duplex to Auto/Auto
If the switch is hardcoded to something other than 100/Full, the card should perform better.
If you do this, it will drop your remote connection, but it should come back & you will be able to reconnect.

Al.

I dont know the name of the switch sadly -

why do u think its the speed (full / half etc)

Alzar · 09-02-2009, 22:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by somanynames90

I dont know the name of the switch sadly -

why do u think its the speed (full / half etc)

I took the info from your first/second post - can access the server sometimes but no problem accessing the internet through the router.

"when i go to start and run and type \\server or \\192.168.1.1 it can either come up striaght away or it takes a long time to bring up the window with all the folders

Some times

This problem is very imtermiant but its happens with in minutes "

We had a similar issue in work & it turned out to be a speed/duplex mismatch.

I'm not trying to be smart assed here, but have a look at this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duplex_mismatch
It will explain it better than I could ever do.

I certainly hope I'm not sending you off on a wild goose chase here, but your problem does sound so familiar to our problem.

Al.

somanynames90 · 09-02-2009, 22:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alzar

I took the info from your first/second post - can access the server sometimes but no problem accessing the internet through the router.

"when i go to start and run and type \\server or \\192.168.1.1 it can either come up striaght away or it takes a long time to bring up the window with all the folders

Some times

This problem is very imtermiant but its happens with in minutes "

We had a similar issue in work & it turned out to be a speed/duplex mismatch.

I'm not trying to be smart assed here, but have a look at this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duplex_mismatch
It will explain it better than I could ever do.

I certainly hope I'm not sending you off on a wild goose chase here, but your problem does sound so familiar to our problem.

Al.

Ok - I set the Server to 100 Full it was set to auto

S

Alzar · 09-02-2009, 22:55

So the NIC on the server was set to Auto/Auto.
You've now set it to 100Mb/Full.

Guess the thing to do now is to test the change. I suppose you'll have to wait until you're back in work.

Remember if you need to undo the change, it will drop the NIC for a short time while it reconfigures itself.

Will you update the thread with the results - good or bad?

Ta!
Al.

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09-02-2009, 21:46	#16
somanynames90 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tallaght Posts: 81 Adverts \| Friends	No the Server has a Static IP - 192.168.1.1 Eircom is 192.168.1.254 Gateway for the computers/ server is 192.168.1.254 and gives out the lease rang of 192.168.1.1 - 192.168.1.253

09-02-2009, 21:47	#17
Alzar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kilkenny City Posts: 311 Adverts \| Friends	I think it may be a mismatch between the speed & duplex set on the port & the server. What i mean is the network card could be set to 100Mb/Full Duplex whereas the port maybe hardcoded to 100Mb/Half Duplex ot the port could be set to Auto/Auto. Personally I don't go touching NIC settings while working from home. Much prefer to be onsite. Too many lost connections & unaccessible servers. As a little aside, i'd recommend setting up a DHCP scope on your server & removing it from the Eircom Router. I don't know how you feel about it. Al.

09-02-2009, 21:47	#18
feylya Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 26,450 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Instruments	So it gives out an ip of 192.168.1.1 while the server is staticly set to 192.168.1.1. See any problem there?

09-02-2009, 21:53	#21
Alzar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kilkenny City Posts: 311 Adverts \| Friends	@feylya - is there conflict detection a eircom router? I don't think so? @Somanynames90 - first off I would change the dhcp scope on the router from 192.168.1.1 - 192.168.1.253 to something like 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.120 You only have 9 pc's right? You don't need 250 odd ip address' available for 9 clients. Al.

09-02-2009, 22:01	#24
Alzar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kilkenny City Posts: 311 Adverts \| Friends	What is the card speed & duplex set to on the server? Do you have access to the switch? Al.

09-02-2009, 22:16	#26
Alzar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kilkenny City Posts: 311 Adverts \| Friends	What make is the switch, as a matter of interest? You have the latest drivers installed for the NIC too? First off !!!! I don't recommend doing this remotely !!!! You could try changing the NIC speed/duplex to Auto/Auto If the switch is hardcoded to something other than 100/Full, the card should perform better. If you do this, it will drop your remote connection, but it should come back & you will be able to reconnect. Al.

09-02-2009, 22:55	#30
Alzar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kilkenny City Posts: 311 Adverts \| Friends	So the NIC on the server was set to Auto/Auto. You've now set it to 100Mb/Full. Guess the thing to do now is to test the change. I suppose you'll have to wait until you're back in work. Remember if you need to undo the change, it will drop the NIC for a short time while it reconfigures itself. Will you update the thread with the results - good or bad? Ta! Al.