Re: Network Adapter gets disabled. Problem Fixed!
"azTom" <ks5x@live.com> wrote in message
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> On 4/12/2010 6:05 PM, SC Tom wrote:
>>
>> "azTom" <ks5x@live.com> wrote in message
>> news:zfNwn.28967$vC3.8985@newsfe04.iad...
>>> On 4/12/2010 12:25 PM, Char Jackson wrote:
>>>> On Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:56:07 -0700, azTom<ks5x@live.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed),
>>>>
>>>> That probably wasn't a good idea. You'll likely want to reinstall
>>>> those updates as soon as you're able.
>>>>
>>>>> P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network
>>>>> Adapter connects to the internet on boot; then after about 30
>>>>> seconds or
>>>>> so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO
>>>>> internet connection.
>>>>
>>>> Do you actually lose your Internet connection at that point? Many
>>>> current computers come with dual LAN ports now, so it's normal to have
>>>> a red X on the unused port unless/until you disable it.
>>>>
>>>> Assuming you have a single LAN port and you really do lose your
>>>> Internet connection, do you also lose your connection to your router
>>>> at that point? Do you trust your router? Have you tried another port
>>>> on the router, or do you have another computer that continues to work
>>>> through that router when this computer doesn't? Have you checked the
>>>> two LEDs next to the LAN port on your computer, (Link and Activity),
>>>> and the related LEDs on the router? Link should be on steady and
>>>> Activity should occasionally blink. Do you have another networking
>>>> device that you can plug the computer into, like a switch or hub,
>>>> (Internet connectivity isn't important or desired here) to see if the
>>>> computer recognizes the physical connection? Do you know how to check
>>>> your IP address information to see if anything changes after the red X
>>>> appears?
>>>>
>>> Believe it or not the problem comes and goes, I've seen the Red X then
>>> after awhile it is gone. Beats me! I have two computers, the router
>>> has been replaced, no change. Guess it's the motherboard ASRock P4
>>> COMBO their web site does not list Win7 as an operating system. The
>>> last BIOS update was 2005. Yes I have tried other ports and as I said
>>> if I uninstall the network adapter via the device manager everything
>>> works great until I shut down. It's been awhile since I checked the IP
>>> address please give me fresh instructions.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> --
>>> azTom
>>
>> One option may be to install a PCI NIC and disable the on-board one
>> through the BIOS. NIC's can be had for 15 to 20 bucks for a basic
>> gigabyte one.
>
> Thanks Tom for your suggestion, I tried an old (2005) PCI NI and couldn't
> find a driver for Win7, finally got to Best Buy and installed Win7
> recognized it and did a self-installation everything works great now.
> Thanks for your help it is greatly appreciated. God Bless You and Yours
> --
> azTom
Thank you. You are more than welcome! Glad all is right now.
(I'd have replied before now, but I was on vacation
)
--
SC Tom
