[SOLVED] Windows can't detect ethernet cable

VACRMH · 10-16-2007, 12:56 AM

Ok, i'll add as much detail as I can to this.

I'm running XP, and after having some problems I decided to format and reinstall. After doing that, I was unable to connect to the internet using my cable modem. Everything lights up - Power, PC link, Cable and Activity, but I can't connect.

Using a USB cable lets me connect immediately with no problem, but I have no idea why ethernet doesn't work. I've even tried a different cable, but nothing works.

I have a 1394 Connection under network connections, that is Connected, but it doesn't show any activity whatsoever.

I can answer any questions if it helps me get ethernet to work again. Thank you very much.

chauffeur2 · 10-16-2007, 01:06 AM

G'Day VACRMH, Welcome to TSF!

When you say

Quote:

I decided to format and reinstall

did you re-install ALL the drivers for the Motherboard?

You will need to do this using the Motherboard CD that came with it, or go to the Motherboard Manufacturer's Website and download them from there.

Report back with the results.

Kind Regards,

VACRMH · 10-16-2007, 02:12 AM

Wow, is my face red.

Didn't even think about installing the drivers. Brain fart I suppose.

The second I installed them, a message came up about a network cable being unplugged.

Thanks alot!

chauffeur2 · 10-16-2007, 07:31 PM

Glad to hear that you got it sorted!

10-16-2007, 12:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
VACRMH Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2 OS: XP SP2	[SOLVED] Windows can't detect ethernet cable Ok, i'll add as much detail as I can to this. I'm running XP, and after having some problems I decided to format and reinstall. After doing that, I was unable to connect to the internet using my cable modem. Everything lights up - Power, PC link, Cable and Activity, but I can't connect. Using a USB cable lets me connect immediately with no problem, but I have no idea why ethernet doesn't work. I've even tried a different cable, but nothing works. I have a 1394 Connection under network connections, that is Connected, but it doesn't show any activity whatsoever. I can answer any questions if it helps me get ethernet to work again. Thank you very much.

10-16-2007, 02:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
VACRMH Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2 OS: XP SP2	Re: Windows can't detect ethernet cable Wow, is my face red. Didn't even think about installing the drivers. Brain fart I suppose. The second I installed them, a message came up about a network cable being unplugged. Thanks alot!

10-16-2007, 07:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
chauffeur2 Manager, TSF Articles Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 10,135 OS: Xp Sp3 with all updates + Vista™ Ultimate SP1. My System	Re: [SOLVED] Windows can't detect ethernet cable Glad to hear that you got it sorted! __________________ Dave T. Submit New Articles If it works, Don't fix it! Especially if Bill Gates had anything to do with it!!