Networking Controller Problems

Hi,

One of the computers on my home network has lost the ability to connect to the internet, even though the icon in the system tray says connected....

All 3 computers are connected to a Linksis Wireless-G ADSL Gateway (Model wag54gs version 1.1) (FYI all computers are connected via ethernet cables and not using the wireless function)

The computer in question has been working fine for months and has recently stopped allowing me to browse the internet or send/receive emails...

I have performed system diagonistics which shows the results as follows:

Internet Service
+ Default Outlook Express Mail mail.ukservers.net / smtp.ukservers.net FAILED
InBoundMailPort = 110
+ InBoundMailServer = mail.ukservers.net (FAILED)
Ping request could not find host mail.ukservers.net. Please check the name and try again.
InBoundMailType = POP3
Unable to connect to mail.ukservers.net port 110
OutBoundMailPort = 25
+ OutBoundMailServer = smtp.ukservers.net (FAILED)
Ping request could not find host smtp.ukservers.net. Please check the name and try again.
OutBoundMailType = SMTP
Unable to connect to smtp.ukservers.net port 25
Default Outlook Express News Not Configured
Internet Explorer Web Proxy Not Configured
Computer Information
+ Computer System OWNER-AF5642AD6
AdminPasswordStatus = 3
AutomaticResetBootOption = FALSE
AutomaticResetCapability = TRUE
BootROMSupported = TRUE
BootupState = Normal boot
Caption = OWNER-AF5642AD6
ChassisBootupState = 3
CreationClassName = Win32_ComputerSystem
CurrentTimeZone = 0
DaylightInEffect = FALSE
Description = AT/AT COMPATIBLE
Domain = WORKGROUP
DomainRole = 0
EnableDaylightSavingsTime = TRUE
FrontPanelResetStatus = 3
InfraredSupported = FALSE
KeyboardPasswordStatus = 3
Manufacturer = System manufacturer
Model = System Product Name
Name = OWNER-AF5642AD6
NetworkServerModeEnabled = TRUE
NumberOfProcessors = 4
PartOfDomain = FALSE
PauseAfterReset = -1
PowerOnPasswordStatus = 3
PowerState = 0
PowerSupplyState = 3
PrimaryOwnerName = Owner
ResetCapability = 1
ResetCount = -1
ResetLimit = -1
+ Roles
LM_Workstation
LM_Server
NT
Potential_Browser
Master_Browser
Status = OK
+ SupportContactDescription
For Technical Support:
If you have any questions concerning the operation
of your PC Specialist Personal Computer or require technical
assistance or warranty service, please contact our support staff
-----------------------------------------
Online: http://pcspecialist.co.uk
E-mail: support@pcspecialist.co.uk
0845 226 4036
SystemStartupDelay = 30
SystemStartupOptions = "Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
SystemStartupSetting = 0
SystemType = X86-based PC
ThermalState = 3
TotalPhysicalMemory = 3756503040
UserName = OWNER-AF5642AD6\Owner
WakeUpType = 6
+ Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
BootDevice = \Device\HarddiskVolume1
BuildNumber = 2600
BuildType = Multiprocessor Free
Caption = Microsoft Windows XP Professional
CodeSet = 1252
CountryCode = 1
CreationClassName = Win32_OperatingSystem
CSCreationClassName = Win32_ComputerSystem
CSDVersion = Service Pack 2
CSName = OWNER-AF5642AD6
CurrentTimeZone = 0
DataExecutionPrevention_32BitApplications = TRUE
DataExecutionPrevention_Available = TRUE
DataExecutionPrevention_Drivers = TRUE
DataExecutionPrevention_SupportPolicy = 2
Debug = FALSE
Distributed = FALSE
EncryptionLevel = 168
ForegroundApplicationBoost = 0
FreePhysicalMemory = 3330524
FreeSpaceInPagingFiles = 3340744
FreeVirtualMemory = 2053196
InstallDate = 09:25:28 14/03/2007
LargeSystemCache = 0
LastBootUpTime = 10:22:01 15/01/2008
LocalDateTime = 15:23:47 15/01/2008
Locale = 0409
Manufacturer = Microsoft Corporation
MaxNumberOfProcesses = -1
MaxProcessMemorySize = 2097024
Name = Microsoft Windows XP Professional|C:\WINDOWS|\Device\Harddisk0\Partition1
NumberOfProcesses = 21
NumberOfUsers = 2
OSLanguage = 1033
OSType = 18
Primary = TRUE
ProductType = 1
QuantumLength = 1
QuantumType = 2
RegisteredUser = Owner
SerialNumber = 76487-OEM-0056827-27922
ServicePackMajorVersion = 2
ServicePackMinorVersion = 0
SizeStoredInPagingFiles = 3500744
Status = OK
SuiteMask = 272
SystemDevice = \Device\HarddiskVolume1
SystemDirectory = C:\WINDOWS\system32
SystemDrive = C:
TotalVirtualMemorySize = 2097024
TotalVisibleMemorySize = 3668460
Version = 5.1.2600
WindowsDirectory = C:\WINDOWS
+ Version 5.1.2600
Version = 5.1.2600
BuildVersion = 2600.0000
Modems and Network Adapters
Modems
- Network Adapters [00000009] NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller FAILED
Caption = [00000009] NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller
DatabasePath = %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\etc
+ DefaultIPGateway = 192.168.1.1(Same Subnet) (FAILED)
Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Ping statistics for 192.168.1.1:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss)
Description = NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller - Packet Scheduler Miniport
DHCPEnabled = FALSE
DNSEnabledForWINSResolution = FALSE
DNSHostName = owner-af5642ad6
- DNSServerSearchOrder (FAILED)
+ 62.24.199.13 (FAILED)
Pinging 62.24.199.13 with 32 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Ping statistics for 62.24.199.13:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss)
+ 62.24.199.23 (FAILED)
Pinging 62.24.199.23 with 32 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Ping statistics for 62.24.199.23:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss)
DomainDNSRegistrationEnabled = FALSE
FullDNSRegistrationEnabled = FALSE
GatewayCostMetric = 1
Index = 9
+ IPAddress = 192.168.1.7 (PASSED)
Pinging 192.168.1.7 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 192.168.1.7: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
Reply from 192.168.1.7: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
Reply from 192.168.1.7: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
Reply from 192.168.1.7: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
Ping statistics for 192.168.1.7:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss)
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms
IPConnectionMetric = 20
IPEnabled = TRUE
IPFilterSecurityEnabled = FALSE
IPSecPermitIPProtocols = 0
IPSecPermitTCPPorts = 0
IPSecPermitUDPPorts = 0
IPSubnet = 255.255.255.0
IPXEnabled = FALSE
MACAddress = 00:1A:92:13:3E:2E
ServiceName = NVENETFD
SettingID = {2137926C-8148-40CB-B858-04AEBFC8713A}
TcpipNetbiosOptions = 0
WINSEnableLMHostsLookup = FALSE
+ Network Clients
+ Microsoft Terminal Services
Description = RDPNP
Manufacturer = Microsoft Corporation
Name = Microsoft Terminal Services
Status = Unknown
+ Microsoft Windows Network
Caption = Workstation
Description = Creates and maintains client network connections to remote servers. If this service is stopped, these connections will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Manufacturer = Microsoft Corporation
Name = Microsoft Windows Network
Status = OK
+ Web Client Network
Caption = WebClient
Description = Enables Windows-based programs to create, access, and modify Internet-based files. If this service is stopped, these functions will not be available. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Manufacturer = Microsoft Corporation
Name = Web Client Network
Status = OK


From my very limited knowledge it would appear that the NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller has failed - so I have re-installed the supplied drivers for this adapter, and the system diagonstic still shows this device as 'failed'

The system information for this PC is below:


ASUS P5N-E SLI ACPI BIOS Revision 0202


Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Version: 5.1.2600
Service Pack: 2.0
Location: C:\WINDOWS
PID: 76487-OEM-0056827-27922
Hot Fix: KB935840


Memory (RAM)
Capacity: 4 GB


Processor
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU @ 2.66GHz
Version: x86 Family 6 Model 15 Stepping 7
Speed: 2666 MHz
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU @ 2.66GHz
Version: x86 Family 6 Model 15 Stepping 7
Speed: 2666 MHz
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU @ 2.66GHz
Version: x86 Family 6 Model 15 Stepping 7
Speed: 2666 MHz
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU @ 2.66GHz
Version: x86 Family 6 Model 15 Stepping 7
Speed: 2666 MHz


General Computer Info
System Name: OWNER-AF5642AD6
Domain: WORKGROUP
Time Zone: GMT Standard Time
Connection: Workstation (standalone)
Proxy Server: None
IP Address:
IPX Address: 00000000:927720524153


Local Disk
Total Capacity: 419.19 GB
Sum of Hard Disks: (C: F: G: )
Used: 143.87 GB

Free: 275.32 GB



I have ran WinsockXPFix and also performed netsh winsock reset but still no luck...

Any help would be gratefully appreciated!

Many thanks in advance for your time,

Mark

 

Just thought I'd let anyone interested know...

Thought it would be worth a try putting another network card into the machine, and problems solved... must be a faulty card!

Hope this helps anyone who finds themselves in a similar position!

Cheers!!!