Network delay on startup - WinXP/DSL/router configuration

[cadizoo1]

First, the relevant config:

WinXP Home
Linksys network card
Linksys router
DSL connection via PPPoE

Once I installed SP2, I began experiencing a 1-2 minute delay when
starting Windows. I can open any folders on the desktop except My
Computer and My Network Places; "Open File" dialogs are also off limits
(presumably because of the "My Computer" dropdown box). My LAN
connection icon also does not appear in the taskbar notification area.
At first, I also had no internet access; but lately, I seem to be able
to use the network (as long as I don't try to view it).

From what I've been able to read, the problem seems to be WinXP trying

to get an IP address assignment through DCHP, and the solutions I've
read have been either:

1) Get a router, or
2) Assign your IP addy manually.

Since I already have 1), I tried 2). Manual assignment does not work at
all (programs act as if there is no connection, despite what the LAN
icon says) unless I turn off the DCHP function of the router, as well.
Then, I couldn't access any sites by name until I also explicitly
assigned the DNS addresses for the network connection (something I
haven't seen mentioned in any posts I've found). Finally, I had a
functioning connection again, but upon rebooting, I *still* had the 1-2
minute delay! I still could connect, but woe unto me if I should dare
to open My Computer!

What else is there to try? Could my modem be interfering here, too?

/me looks for his Sledgehammer of *Windows Logic* (+5 to patience)

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

First, the relevant config:

WinXP Home
Linksys network card
Linksys router
DSL connection via PPPoE

Once I installed SP2, I began experiencing a 1-2 minute delay when
starting Windows. I can open any folders on the desktop except My
Computer and My Network Places; "Open File" dialogs are also off limits
(presumably because of the "My Computer" dropdown box). My LAN
connection icon also does not appear in the taskbar notification area.
At first, I also had no internet access; but lately, I seem to be able
to use the network (as long as I don't try to view it).

to get an IP address assignment through DCHP, and the solutions I've
read have been either:

1) Get a router, or
2) Assign your IP addy manually.

Since I already have 1), I tried 2). Manual assignment does not work at
all (programs act as if there is no connection, despite what the LAN
icon says) unless I turn off the DCHP function of the router, as well.
Then, I couldn't access any sites by name until I also explicitly
assigned the DNS addresses for the network connection (something I
haven't seen mentioned in any posts I've found). Finally, I had a
functioning connection again, but upon rebooting, I *still* had the 1-2
minute delay! I still could connect, but woe unto me if I should dare
to open My Computer!

What else is there to try? Could my modem be interfering here, too?

/me looks for his Sledgehammer of *Windows Logic* (+5 to patience)

Does your computer have more than one LAN connection? If so,
right-click and disable all unused ones.
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Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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[cadizoo1]

Nope, just one LAN connection. No luck in finding other ways around it
yet, either.