[tech] Possible dead clubroom network port & SW webcam

[Felix von Perger]

Hi all,

Regarding dead ports, it appears that both port 14 (already known) and 
port 11 (recent issue) are not properly functional. Some amount of 
connectivity must be possible, since I am able to connect a laptop to 
the port and get a link-layer connection, although possibly not any 
actual data. [untested]

In any case, my solution to the webcam issue, and now also for the dead 
port, was to re-use the 8-port Gigabit switch from the shelf. Currently 
it is located on the desk behind Catfish, connected to port 13, and 
provides networking to the SW webcam and Catfish.

Best regards,
Felix [FVP]


On 26/3/19 3:00 pm, jimbo wrote:
> Hi tech,
>
> Earlier today, [DAS] noted that Christmas wouldn't allow sign-ins to 
> network accounts and didn't show an internet connection.
>
> We investigated and determined that it worked while plugged into a 
> different clubroom network port, and other computers wouldn't work 
> when plugged into Christmas's port. I have not investigated much 
> further but it appears port 11 is not functioning (at least for IPv4).
>
> I have left Christmas plugged into port 10. Port 10's previous 
> occupier, the SW clubroom webcam which was currently non-functional 
> anyway, has been left unplugged.
>
> Cheers,
> James [MPT]