Hi I am new to networking stuff , correct me if i am wrong. We have recently set up a new network with a NETGEAR 24-port 10/100BASE-TX Fast HUB. When we have installed the new hub, i have seen like there are some ports in the hub which did not work when i hooked them to some computers.( i was not sure) Now after 1-2 weeks , There is one particular system in the network which is Windows XP professional which is loosing network connection from the domain repeatedly. From 3-4 days we have to checked the LED at both the ends (XP PRO laptop end & Port end at HUB) the LED is not glowing , and we have changed the cable to a different port in the hub and now the LED glows at both the ends and the LAPTOP is in network. This has happened for about 3-4 times and each and everytime i am changing the port in the HUB. These 3-4 ports which failed in the HUB, when i hook them up with a different system also they dont work. I guess there ports went bad. How can check this ? Is there something wrong with the new HUB or Do i have to check something else ? Any help !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks ----Cathy
Sounds like the ports are just bad and you should replace the unit. It's still under warranty, so there's no sense in messing around with it at this stage.
