Network card problem (maybe router problem)

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by insamaic, Oct 16, 2006.

  1. insamaic

    insamaic Guest

    What's a Workstation?

    Hey,

    I've seen everything Desktop, Servers, Notebooks, and.... Workstations.

    They're weird, they have Server Parts, such as Xeon CPUs and Registered RAM, but they don't look like a Server, nor have a name that mentions anything like that.

    Now, all I'd like to know is what is a workstation meant for?
     
  2. PhilB

    PhilB Private E-2

    My PC keeps disconnecting it self from my network every few seconds and the massage "A network cable is unplugged" comes up I think my network card may be faulty but its only a few months old. Ive tried re installing the drivers using a different cable, different router port and even used another slot on my montherboard.

    My network card is a Realtec RTLB139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
    Router is Linksys Wireless - G ADSL gateway.

    I haven't got another Network card or PC to test on

    Is there anything else i could try?
     
  3. Mada_Milty

    Mada_Milty MajorGeek

    How many devices are on the network?
    Is the affected machine using DHCP or a static address?

    Intermittent connectivity on a wired connection is often due to IP settings.

    On a side note, how does a "network cable unplugged" massage feel? ;)
     
  4. PhilB

    PhilB Private E-2

    Only 2 devices on the network (the affected PC and a laptop that in connected wirelessly)

    I dont know how do i find out?

    I haven't changed any IP setting for ages. However i did connect another laptop to the router last week and the problem occured after that. (Probably nothing to do with it but just thought i say incase)
     
  5. Mada_Milty

    Mada_Milty MajorGeek

    Weird! Looks like your thread just got merged with another...

    Here's how to check your IP settings (on Windows 2000/XP - post back for another OS):

    1. Right-click 'My Netowork Places' or 'Network Neighbourhood'
    2. Select 'Properties'
    3. Right-click the affected network adapter
    4. Select 'Properties'
    5. Select 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP'
    6. Press the 'Properties' button.

    Here, you will see a dialog with your network card's IP settings. What does it say here?
     
  6. PhilB

    PhilB Private E-2

    Obtain an IP address automaticly
    Obtain DSN server address automaticly
    Both checked

    Then when i clicked advanced DHCP is enabled
     

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