Possible Networking Problem?

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Possible Networking Problem? - 01/14/05 09:23 PM

Hello to all. I didn't know if I should of posted this anywhere else so I decided to just put it in general discussion if you don't mind.

I've got a problem with a network that my friend told me about and he can't seem to find what's wrong with it. Basically he's got quite a few computers hooked up in a network in an office on some Switches. And all the switches are showing trafic at the exact same time with the lights flashing simultaniously non-stop. But the thing is everything still works fine. So I was wondering if any of you guys could give me a hand with this.

Re: Possible Networking Problem? - 01/15/05 02:47 AM

I don't quite understand... What is your question?
S

Re: Possible Networking Problem? - 01/23/05 09:29 PM

Do you mean the switches are showing a lot of traffic, but no activity is really taking place between the PCs on the network?

Switch config, number of stations, WAN connectivity could all be factors.....I'm a little rusty on my Layer 1/2/3 switching, and protocols. Maybe a few more details would help, and someone with a bit more experience could provide some feedback.

W

Re: Possible Networking Problem? - 01/24/05 09:41 AM

Install ethereal and sniff the switch.