I think your network was probably okay. My guess is there was just a problem with users getting to shares on the file server, so they screamed like users always do.
The master browser holds the master list of all available shares - that's probably simplifying it, but that's how I understand it. Since this one XP workstation was becoming the master browser, it would be involved when clients accessing file shares. Then when this guy turns off his workstation (you said you couldn't ping it) an election would take place so the network could figure out who the new master browser is. Then the guy comes back and turns his workstation back on and another master browser election takes place. This could make the list float around, from one place to another and possibly be unavailable for short periods, making it seem like the network is slow when in actuality it's just the process of finding shares that's slow. Just my guess. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=56198&t=56190 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
