dropped packets

[sven]

hum... i keep getting a few dropped tcp packets every minute. is this possible hacking attempt, or a computer thinking that its still the computer from before with those resources?

[prathapml]

do you have ZoneAlarm or some such firewall, to check for any intrusion attempts ?

[tguy]

Sven,

How do you know your losing packets? Have you tried analyzing your connections with a sniffer like Ethereal and WinPCap?

Check to make sure that your NIC cards are seated firmly into their slots.

Check to make sure that your NIC cards are installed properly.

Update the firmware and software drivers on the NIC's to the latest version.

Hard code the port speed of the NIC on your OS and if you are using a managed switch or hub, hard code the port speed your PC or server is plugged into on the switch or hub.

Make sure the RJ-45 connectors on your ethernet cables are crimped firmly. Try replacing the cables to see if that helps.

One or all of the above could be the cause of your problem(s)...