I'm currently in the process of updating my office computer and decided to do it myself. I put together all new PC's running Vista Business 64 bit edition and have the network running but it's not at all stable.
I have a business DSL connection with an older modem. The modem is connected to a wireless D-link router which is connected to a linksys 8 port switch.
From here the 8 port switch connects to a 24 port switch which distributes to network terminals (currently 4 PCs connected and 2 laser printers).
Connected to the 8 port switch I have another printer, a NAS server (Synology 207+) and a PC.
Here's where I run into problems... I can connect, and I can see all the connected hardware from some of the PC's but not from others. I can connect to the internet on all PC's, but it disconnects at times and I have to re-enter my DSL username and password whenever a PC disconnects. I can also see the NAS when I look at the network but when the Synology software searches it cannot detect the hardware.
The wireless works, but again I have to enter my DSL username and password.
On my home network, I can simply plug and play with any PC that's been given access. I don't need to type a password every time. That's what I would like to accomplish on my office network. I'd also like to be able to start putting files on my NAS and giving the appropriate users access.
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