AFP users getting disconnected "because the volume could not be found"

We have a Leopard server which is mostly used for its file sharing services (AFP for the office Macs and SMB for the PCs).
The PCs never seem to have a problem with SMB, but the Macs using AFP regularly get kicked off with the message, "Volume "....." can not be used and will be ejected because it is no longer available."
Some days it doesn't happen at all, while other days (like today!) it happens constantly.
What I've tried so far:
- Restarting AFP
- Restricting the number of users that can connect
Not a big list, but I can't think of anything else to try.
By the way, the problem happens both inside the LAN and when connecting via the Internet.
Any ideas for where to start troubleshooting?

Thanks for the reply, Leif.
Strange characters in the share name: No, just regular roman characters
Share folders/whole volume: Yes, certain folders only on the volume
Shared volume on external FW drive: Yes (or USB 2.0 - I will have to check when I'm back at the office tomorrow), but definitely not set to sleep.
Hope this gives some possible clues.
Thanks again --

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