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yes, that's how it was set. gave up and flattened server and installed 2k3 r2 and problem gone away thanks to all

thanks for the responses cabling checked, swapped patch leads, tried different data points, mobo swapped out - nics on board. old drivers tried and updated to latest, firmware updated, bios flashed. tried both network cards individually in 100mbps and 1000mbps ports on procurve switch. tried hp teaming on and off with old version and updated to latest version used wireshark and ms network monitor with nothing obvious used pc and laptop with 100mbps and 1000mbps nics on data points and all OK, tried server on other data points and even tried plugging into a mini switch and a 10mbps hub

This is the problem we have: Server 2008 r2 standard on an ML350G6 4gb RAM, quad core, RAID 5 built with smart start 8.30. All drivers updated to latest version from HP. Built server, added roles and features - Directory services, DCPROMO, DNS, DHCP. This is an infant school and 1st time they've had a server - only server in domain Windows updates all done - took several attempts due to problem below Network/DNS is really flaky: network icon in taskbar constantly flashes up telling us no internet access. Run a continuous ping to the gateway and we get about 20% failure rate. Plug another PC into same network point and ping is 100% Joining a pc to domain is nigh on impossible, if you do manage it after several attempts, logon is just as unreliable RDP into server and every few minutes connection is dropped. Sometimes it will reconnect itself, sometimes it times out. already reinstalled OS from scratch HP have replaced Motherboard googled myself silly looking for a fix. Have turned off eDNS but this hasn't fixed it HELP PLEASE!

Currently, we use Cisco 4400 series WLAN controller with Cisco 1131 APs. Works a treat and dead easy to manage

definitely sounds like a virus or malware... seen this before and sophos hadn't picked it up. Try a different AV/malware scanner, eg malware bytes

had issues with 3com WAPS where they go AWOL. Solved by putting timer switches on power injectors to turn them off for 15 mins at 5am every morning. Also, worth getting a wireless survey of site done. we use airmagnet and its excellent

It appears that this thread has opened up a can of worms here in notts. Pottsey, perhaps we need to have a chat about your specific concerns and grievances. For the record, I have no issues with public debate, in fact it can be healthy for all concerned. But, your post is very one sided and doesn't present a fair and reasoned argument. pvtBanner comes and works with you every 2 weeks - did you not think to mention this to him? I know we have issues regarding embc but all concerned are working damned hard to rectify this.

That's bordering on slander, Mods could this be removed?

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