[m/f xp]My internet works only after I unplug/plug-in the ethernet cable a few times

IdeaofEvil · 01-01-2008, 05:56 AM

I recently built my own computer (first timer) and the internet seems to be my only problem.

Whenever my ethernet is disturbed (computer shut down, computer restart, modem shut down, modem restart, etc etc) I have to reach around to the back of my comp and unplug the ethernet cable/re-plug in the ethernet cable and constantly refresh my web browser (Firefox 1.5, rarely IE 7) until somehow internet access is accepted and I can use internet programs (games, browsers, instant messengers). Theres no specific number of times I have to do this until the internet comes up as it can happen right away at the start up of my comp to 15 minutes of plugging/unplugging the ethernet cable. And even then the internet itself, with no coutions or error messages, runs a bit "chocked" on a few sites I frequent that didnt run slow before.

Thing is my last computer (a Dell) worked fine and even if I plugged it back in to my ethernet today it will still connect right away.

If anyone here can tell me what they need (and explain it like youre talking to an idiot) Id be more than happy to provide any info I can to help solve this matter.

FYI:
-I have Comcast high speed internet coming from a modem
-That Comcast modem is connected to a Linksys wireless router (my computer is hard wired while 3 laptops and 1 other desktop can use wireless access - I was the one who set up the wireless configurations on the Linksys while owning the Dell computer)
-My new (built) comp has a Realtek integrated ethernet port on its motherboard with all drivers updated.
-I had installed Vista on the computer, but reverted back to XP SP2

Any kick in the right direction to not have to play around with the cable would be much appreciated

Thanks

IdeaofEvil · 01-02-2008, 12:02 PM

Bump for the afternoon crowd

IdeaofEvil · 01-10-2008, 05:21 PM

Last time...

VicoChoi · 01-10-2008, 05:30 PM

So your internet only shut down when you shut down your comp, restarting, etc.

or your internet shut downs randomly?

IdeaofEvil · 01-11-2008, 07:49 AM

My internet shuts down whenever my computer shuts down/restarts/etc

johnwill · 01-11-2008, 08:51 AM

Check in Device Manager for the NIC properties, see if there are power management options that specify power saving.

01-01-2008, 05:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
IdeaofEvil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4 OS: XP	[m/f xp]My internet works only after I unplug/plug-in the ethernet cable a few times I recently built my own computer (first timer) and the internet seems to be my only problem. Whenever my ethernet is disturbed (computer shut down, computer restart, modem shut down, modem restart, etc etc) I have to reach around to the back of my comp and unplug the ethernet cable/re-plug in the ethernet cable and constantly refresh my web browser (Firefox 1.5, rarely IE 7) until somehow internet access is accepted and I can use internet programs (games, browsers, instant messengers). Theres no specific number of times I have to do this until the internet comes up as it can happen right away at the start up of my comp to 15 minutes of plugging/unplugging the ethernet cable. And even then the internet itself, with no coutions or error messages, runs a bit "chocked" on a few sites I frequent that didnt run slow before. Thing is my last computer (a Dell) worked fine and even if I plugged it back in to my ethernet today it will still connect right away. If anyone here can tell me what they need (and explain it like youre talking to an idiot) Id be more than happy to provide any info I can to help solve this matter. FYI: -I have Comcast high speed internet coming from a modem -That Comcast modem is connected to a Linksys wireless router (my computer is hard wired while 3 laptops and 1 other desktop can use wireless access - I was the one who set up the wireless configurations on the Linksys while owning the Dell computer) -My new (built) comp has a Realtek integrated ethernet port on its motherboard with all drivers updated. -I had installed Vista on the computer, but reverted back to XP SP2 Any kick in the right direction to not have to play around with the cable would be much appreciated Thanks

01-02-2008, 12:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
IdeaofEvil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Re: My internet kinda works only after I unplug/plug-in the ethernet cable a few time Bump for the afternoon crowd

01-10-2008, 05:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
IdeaofEvil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Re: My internet kinda works only after I unplug/plug-in the ethernet cable a few time Last time...

01-10-2008, 05:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
VicoChoi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coquitlam, B.C. Posts: 25 OS: Window Xp	Re: My internet kinda works only after I unplug/plug-in the ethernet cable a few time So your internet only shut down when you shut down your comp, restarting, etc. or your internet shut downs randomly?

01-11-2008, 07:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
IdeaofEvil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Re: My internet kinda works only after I unplug/plug-in the ethernet cable a few time My internet shuts down whenever my computer shuts down/restarts/etc

01-11-2008, 08:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
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