AppleShare G3 server loses connection

[Missy]

I have a fairly new G3 AppleShare IPWeb and File server that hosts only a few users, but is responsible for nightly remote backups -- Retrospect v. 4.1Ai<br>
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This server occasionally just hangs up -- no bomb, no error message.<br>
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Also, I have one user who (no matter how many times I remove and re-add to the list) is not getting backed up. (Using client v.3, just like everyone else) I also make sure that the user Mac is waiting for the Retrospect backup to occur.<br>
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In the morning, the Retrospect screensaver is showing, but the Mac needs to be control-apple-started.<br>
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Any Advice?<br>
Thanks<br>
Missy

 

[kendevanney]

What version of Ipshare are you using? <br>
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Are you using tcp/ip or appleshare as your network protocol?<br>
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what Mac OS version are you running..<br>
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Let me know and I might have a few suggestions..<br>
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it could be if you are using tcp/ip sometimes it loses the connection when you have &quot;only use tcp/ip when required&quot; box is checked. If it is checked uncheck it. you find this in the tcp/ip control panel..advanced user options

 

[johnnyg]

There is only a SMALL chance that this is the issue, but if all the connections are 100BaseT (and not 10BaseT) there is a chance that somewhere in the loop the category 5 wire has been compromised. If so, the physical wires are unable to support the sustained 100Mbps throughput..<br><br>For example, if a patch cord or other network cable was ever kinked, or if it was hand made and has more than 1/2 inch of untwisting at the connector, it is no longer considered a cat 5 cable, and therefore unable to sustain a 100Mbps connection, even though it might support the connection long enough to login and whatnot.<br><br>If you look and realize your wiring may be in question, check<br><A HREF="

http://www.hubbell-premise.com/TechInfo.asp"

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http://www.hubbell-premise.com/TechInfo.asp</A><br>for

fairly easy to understand industry cabling standards.<br><br>But please don't let this advice send anyone on a wild goose chase.

 

[DaveGoTech]

Make sure no workstation (especially the one experiencing the problems) is<br>connected to the &quot;uplink&quot; port on the hub. If not, try switching the suspected<br>cable with another on the hub & see what happens. <p>David J. Aller<br><a href=mailto:GoTech@GoTechnologiesInc.com>GoTech@GoTechnologiesInc.com</a><br><a href=

http://www.GoTechnologiesInc.com>Business

Computer Systems & Networking Services</a><br> I try to share some of my knowledge and experience with others, and also have picked-up many<br>
tips from reading other postings.<br>
If you have any questions or comments, please email.

 

[archnemesis]

You need the Appleshare Memory Manager Init available from the Apple web site and available on later IP disks