Apologies if this a repeat -- I searched the forum and found no duplicates.
I run a smallish LAN at work (30-70 computers depending on the day). I am having a problem with connecting to my DHCP server through an unmanaged switch.
I have only one ethernet port in a particular room and need to connect 3-4 computers through that port. It is my understanding that an unmanaged switch should do the trick (correct me if I'm wrong).
The problem I have is that I cannot get more than 2 computers to get an IP from DHCP. It's a different two computers everytime -- it just seems that it's a race to the DHCP server and once two computers get there, the others are locked out.
Various things I have tried:
-Static IPs have no bearing.
-Forcing a NIC to use reduced speeds makes no difference.
-The switch is Auto-MDIX
-The problem persists whether using regular switch ports or the uplink port.
-I have also tried a second switch I own with the same problem.
-Windows firewall is disabled and turning off anti-virus makes no difference.
-My scope has not run out of IPs.
Is there something I am missing here? I feel like the problem is simple or fundamental and I'm just not seeing it.
Thanks in advance for any help you can give.
I run a smallish LAN at work (30-70 computers depending on the day). I am having a problem with connecting to my DHCP server through an unmanaged switch.
I have only one ethernet port in a particular room and need to connect 3-4 computers through that port. It is my understanding that an unmanaged switch should do the trick (correct me if I'm wrong).
The problem I have is that I cannot get more than 2 computers to get an IP from DHCP. It's a different two computers everytime -- it just seems that it's a race to the DHCP server and once two computers get there, the others are locked out.
Various things I have tried:
-Static IPs have no bearing.
-Forcing a NIC to use reduced speeds makes no difference.
-The switch is Auto-MDIX
-The problem persists whether using regular switch ports or the uplink port.
-I have also tried a second switch I own with the same problem.
-Windows firewall is disabled and turning off anti-virus makes no difference.
-My scope has not run out of IPs.
Is there something I am missing here? I feel like the problem is simple or fundamental and I'm just not seeing it.
Thanks in advance for any help you can give.