Help, lost internet connection

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I have a wired network, 4 boxs all running XPpro SP2.

Currently my system setup is:-

NTL settop box to Server

Server via NIC to Netgear Gigabit 5 port switch

3 other boxes connect to the switch.

This works OK ish but has the problem that when the server goes down I lose the internet.
Now the server needs replacing I decided to try and rewire it

I took the NTL cable directly to Port 1 on the switch and the server to port 5.

Now only 1 box connects to the internet & only sees 1 box on the network
All the others see part of the network but have no internet connection.

The only difference is that the box that works is the only 1 with a gigabit LAN all the others are standard 10/100.

I have re-installed them all using the network wizard using

connection method > other > connects through network hub > name > group etc

but still nothing!

I have rebooted the settop box and dis/reconnected the power to the switch to reboot it

Have tried repair connection but would not renew IP address just get “could not complete”
Have also reloaded drivers.

My knowledge of networks is about zero so I would be very grateful for any help.
 
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