Windows 8 did something to my network.

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PhilJ

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Hi, I built a new windows 8 machine on my network and since then 2 of the 3 other computers on my network lose there connection randomly and will not regain it unless I turn the Windows 8 computer on, one is a vista computer and one is windows 2000 machine. The 3rd computer which is a vista machine is unaffected. I know this is not a lot of information to go on but any suggestions would be appreciated=).
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    CPU
    i5-3570k
    Motherboard
    GIGABYTE Z77X-D3H
    Memory
    16GB CRUCIAL DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI RADEON 7878
PhilJ said:
Hi, I built a new windows 8 machine on my network and since then 2 of the 3 other computers on my network lose there connection randomly and will not regain it unless I turn the Windows 8 computer on, one is a vista computer and one is windows 2000 machine. The 3rd computer which is a vista machine is unaffected. I know this is not a lot of information to go on but any suggestions would be appreciated=).
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How are these other machines connected to the router?

It sounds like you are using ICS with the requirement to turn on the Windows 8 PC so the other ones can connect.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro WMC
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home built
    CPU
    Q9650 @ 4.05 GHz
    Motherboard
    Gforce 780i SLI FTW
    Memory
    8GB Gskill DDR2 1200Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX-480
    Sound Card
    Asus D2 Xonar
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HannsG
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Gskill 120GB SSD
    PSU
    Thermal Take 1000watts
    Case
    Thermal Take Xtreme
    Cooling
    9 fans air cooled
    Keyboard
    G15 logitech
    Mouse
    G9 logitech
    Internet Speed
    50mbps
All are hardwired to it, its a 4 port actiontec mi424wr router, I trusted windows when I installed and didn't do any custom settings so if its that ICS thing it defaulted on somehow. Not even sure where to look to find out if you are right, but ty so far=_)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    CPU
    i5-3570k
    Motherboard
    GIGABYTE Z77X-D3H
    Memory
    16GB CRUCIAL DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI RADEON 7878
PhilJ said:
All are hardwired to it, its a 4 port actiontec mi424wr router, I trusted windows when I installed and didn't do any custom settings so if its that ICS thing it defaulted on somehow. Not even sure where to look to find out if you are right, but ty so far=_)
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I'd have to see the ipconfig/all from the machines that are having the problem and the ipconfig/all from the Windows 8 machine would also be helpful. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro WMC
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home built
    CPU
    Q9650 @ 4.05 GHz
    Motherboard
    Gforce 780i SLI FTW
    Memory
    8GB Gskill DDR2 1200Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX-480
    Sound Card
    Asus D2 Xonar
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HannsG
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Gskill 120GB SSD
    PSU
    Thermal Take 1000watts
    Case
    Thermal Take Xtreme
    Cooling
    9 fans air cooled
    Keyboard
    G15 logitech
    Mouse
    G9 logitech
    Internet Speed
    50mbps
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