Network Connection Problem

livpj11 · 07-22-2008, 02:25 PM

Hello all. I have a problem that is driving me crazy. I heard this was an excellent place to get help so hopefully we can get this resolved.

I recently brought over a file server from building B to our current site, building A. It is running Windows Server 2003 R2. If i plug in a network cable it tries to acquire an IP address and then shortly after says the connection is unplugged. If I disable and re enable the connection I get the same result. If I disable it, and then give it a static IP address, and enable the connection again it will connect for about 2 seconds and then disconnect. I put another NIC in it and got the same results. The cable I am using is a good cable. It was working perfectly fine before I brought it over here. Any ideas?

XtabbedoutX · 07-24-2008, 04:34 AM

Did you try a different ports on your switch? Do you use a managed switch?

livpj11 · 07-25-2008, 09:34 AM

Yes I tried different ports and yes the switch is a managed switch.

DPTECh · 07-26-2008, 06:36 PM

What is the event log reporting. This may help solve the problem. Why is the server setup for DHCP? All servers should have static IP addresses? Is your DHCP server ok. Enough IPs in the pool?? Please provide more info so we can help you

07-22-2008, 02:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
livpj11 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 6 OS: XP	Network Connection Problem Hello all. I have a problem that is driving me crazy. I heard this was an excellent place to get help so hopefully we can get this resolved. I recently brought over a file server from building B to our current site, building A. It is running Windows Server 2003 R2. If i plug in a network cable it tries to acquire an IP address and then shortly after says the connection is unplugged. If I disable and re enable the connection I get the same result. If I disable it, and then give it a static IP address, and enable the connection again it will connect for about 2 seconds and then disconnect. I put another NIC in it and got the same results. The cable I am using is a good cable. It was working perfectly fine before I brought it over here. Any ideas?

07-24-2008, 04:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
XtabbedoutX Tech, Microsoft Support Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 955 OS: Server 2K3 R2, Server 2K, XP PRO, Mac OS X 10.4, Mac OS X 10.5, Ubuntu Linux 7.10, iPhone My System	Re: Network Connection Problem Did you try a different ports on your switch? Do you use a managed switch? __________________ HJT - 5 steps against malware. Post your HijackThis log there and not here ! Posting system specs

07-25-2008, 09:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
livpj11 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 6 OS: XP	Re: Network Connection Problem Yes I tried different ports and yes the switch is a managed switch.

07-26-2008, 06:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
DPTECh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 18 OS: XP SP3 / Server 2008	Re: Network Connection Problem What is the event log reporting. This may help solve the problem. Why is the server setup for DHCP? All servers should have static IP addresses? Is your DHCP server ok. Enough IPs in the pool?? Please provide more info so we can help you __________________ DP Tech Group. I offer free Remote Support - PM for more info A+, Network+, MCSE 4.0/2000/2003, MCT