Santa wrote:
> Guys:
>
> This is very strange problem, looklike this problem is not going to
> leave me for months. I have a computer with Windows2K and Linux. I
> have Netgear 4-port Switch/Router (connected to DSL modem). If I boot
> with Linux, everything is OK, I can be on-line, also two of my other
> computers works fine. If I boot my PC with Win2K, then immediately all
> computers are down. None of the computer connected to network. I
> thought some problem with LAN card, so I went for early bird sale on
> day after Thanksgiving and I got one LinkSys PCI LAN card and one
> Router and I plugged new LAN card into my machine, then I booted with
> Windows, same problem. No problem on Linux side, then I changed my
> Router with new Router, samething.
>
> CAN SOME EXPERT SUGGEST ME, WHAT IS HAPPENING with my Win2K machine.
> But if I bypass Router and connect directly from DSL modem to my Win2K
> PC, then it is working. Why win2K pc is not working with Router.
>
> I have two more XP machines connected top 4-port switch (one is with
> cable and other one is with 802.11), they are working fine.
>
> Can somebody suggest me, how can I fix this. I verified MAC address,
> all are Unique MAC's.
>
> Thanks in advance.

I think you'd first verify if you have conflicts in IP addresses.