Something like a heater, a/c or refrigerator that your line runs 
near could have that effect.
On Fri, Feb ,  at 02:52:20PM -0600, Seth Dimbert wrote:
> Here at my office, I use a Windows PC on a Netware Network.
> 
> I recently moved offices and am experiencing slower than usual internet
> speeds at my new desk. Pages load slowly, or not at all. The problem is, it
> happens periodically.
> 
> We've tested the NIC and patch cable and double-checked all the appropriate
> network settings in Windows. All looks OK.
> 
> Is there any kind of test I could run that would track up/download speeds
> over a period of time? Does anyone know of any hardware tester I could run
> that would check the efficiency of the cable between my office and the hub?
> Can anyone think of anything I've overlooked?
> 
> -SD
> 
> 
> 

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JD Runyan
Mid-Range Systems Administrator
USDA NITC Kansas City