[Tfug] Slightly OT: Weird home networking issue

[Christopher Robbins]

I've got a firewall...Let me dust it off and give that a try.  I've already
asked CenturyLink for a replacement, and it's on it's way.


On Fri, Feb 22, 2013 at 1:29 PM, Eric Vorrie <vorrie at gmail.com> wrote:

> Can you substitute the modem/router with another device (PC, old router,
> etc) to troubleshoot?  Ive had my fair share of troublesome ISP provided
> equipment in the past, so, I had to ask.
>
>
> On Friday, February 22, 2013, Christopher Robbins wrote:
>
>> Here's a head scratcher...Home network looks something like this -
>>
>> CenturyLink DSL modem/router - (straight through CAT5) - > 8 port
>> 10/100/1000 switch
>>
>> For some reason, the switch drops connectivity to the router after
>> several minutes.  I've setup a continuous ping in my terminal, and I can
>> see the drop.  I don't have much of an explanation, though - I've tried a
>> new switch, reset the router, and checked the cabling (both devices are
>> auto-mdix compatible, so no need for a crossover).  The wireless clients
>> don't seem to have an issue; once they're up, they're up.
>>
>> Anyone deal with something similar before?  Any ideas?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> --
>> Christopher P Robbins
>> P: 480.336.3043
>> C: 928.257.6368
>> Email: robbinsc at gmail.com
>>
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Christopher P Robbins
P: 480.336.3043
C: 928.257.6368
Email: robbinsc at gmail.com
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