Help debugging network problem

[Wade Smart]

scott wrote:
>> The network will work for a few minutes, then seize up for a few
>> minutes, then magically start working again 
>>
>> Michael
>>
> Possibly your router is too close to a cordless phone, microwave or
> any other appliance that uses nearly the same radio band.
> Scott 


20081108 0922 GMT-6

I would bet on Scotts diagnosis.

My dad purchased a new laptop. He has a Motorola SBG900 wireless cable 
modem. Everything was fine until the phone rang and then ---- no 
connection. They didn't put it together but when I was visiting weekend 
I noticed the problem and tracked it down pretty quick. I had personally 
not seen a phone do that until then.

AT&T cordless phones found at Walmart have been a major cause of 
problems among many of my clients.

Though I was unable to get get a signal though from the modem to the pc 
when the phone was in use on any channel, I would definitely try it as 
it depends on which phone you have.

Wade

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