Network cable unplugged??!

Hi,

I hope someone can help - I have a router connected to a host computer that reads "network cable unplugged" although the cable is plugged in. It used to work then one day stopped...(the linked computer connects no problem)

When I try to connect to the internet just through the modem - it still won't work.

Any ideas? Thanks,

 

It happened to me a while ago; twice actually. It turned out to be my network card. I had to change them both times.

Didn't come up with a different solution.


True_Snake

 

Here are a few steps, you could try out when you see the dreaded "Network Cable is Unplugged" message.

1. Check the cable as this message is a kind of information to check the cable going bad. Try a different cable.

2. Check the cable length, try limiting it to less that 6 ft.
3. Try updating the NIC drivers.
4. In Device Manager, Right Click the NIC adapter -> Select Properties. If Power Management tab is available,
then click to uncheck the option to allow Windows to turn of the device for power saving.
5. Try reseating the NIC card or also try to seat it in different slot.
I see this suggestion on many places and was wondering how we could use it on notebook computers.
The reseating option can be used on computers having the NIC as a miniPCI card.
For integrated NIC (LOM), you might want to try out the following:
Disable network adapter from BIOS set up
Uninstall the network drivers from safe mode
Enable the network adapter again
Reinstall the network drivers
6. Try Flashing the bios
7. For DSL connections - Newer phones emits signals that interfere with the network communications. Sometimes,
installing a "DSL filter" ($10 from Radio Shack) between the phone and its wall jack clears up the problem.
8. ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) is an absolute no, no and must be disabled for all networking under XP!!!
Follow the following steps to disable ICS
Right click My Computer -> Click on Manage .-> Click on the + next to Select Services &
Applications -> Select Services in the list
On the right side of the window select Internet Connection Sharing -> Right Click and
click the Properties and select Disable. Restart the machine.
9. Delete network bridge, turn off all of the associated components for a few minutes(router, modem and computers)
restart the computer.
10.Hard set the media type in Windows (2000/XP). To hard set the media type:
Right-click My Computer -> Properties ->Hardware -> Device Manager
Click the + sign Network Adapters -> Double-click the network adapter. The Network Properties window appears.
Click the Advanced tab.
Change the connection speed (the name of the setting may be different according to the card manufacturer
and/or driver version). If the hub is a 10/100/1000 auto-switching hub, configure the card for 10Mb.
If the hub is a 1000Mb only hub, configure the card for 1000Mb. If the hub is a 100Mb only hub,
configure the card for 100Mb. If the hub is a 10Mb only hub, configure the card for 10Mb.
Configure the card for half duplex (the name of the setting may be different according to the
card manufacturer and/or driver version).
10 mbps+half duplex and 10mbps+full duplex appear to be the safest options.

TRY THIS -- THIS WORKS FOR SURE -- ONE OF MY FRIEND PROVIDED ME THIS SOLUTION - IT WORKED FOR ME

 

wow thanks - I guess I'll start with #1 and will let you know how it all works in a couple of days...