XP dropping my Novell network connection

[FredNoB]

I have an XP workstation connecting to a Novell Netware server and a W2K server. My workstation has started telling me that I am working offline from the Novell server. When I reboot I get the connection back for a short while and then it goes offline again.

The only thing that I had changed on the computer was that I directed the My Documents folder to my home area on the Novell server. I have changed this back to the original configuration but the problem still exists.

I'm sure that this is an XP issue rather than a Novell one as I have'nt had any reports of connection problems with other workstations. Any help is gratefully appreciated.

 

[golflover]

What version of the Novell Client are you running, and have you tried this particular workstation on a network connection that isn't having any problems?

 

[bcastner]

There are several possibilities:

1. If you are using a RealTek chipset based NIC, there is no resolution other than changing NICs that I have seen;

2. Modify the XP Autodisconnect Timer:

http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...port/kb/articles/q138/3/65.asp&NoWebContent=1

3. There have been several revisions to the Netware Client:

http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2965619.htm

 

[FredNoB]

I am using 4.83 sp2 novell client and it's the same on another network point

Also it's an Intel chipset based nic.

I have installed the 4.83 sp2a client so I'll see if this makes a difference before doing anything else. Thanks for the advice so far. I'll let you know how I get on.