Ethernet Port stays on

Homerunhiter · 09-02-2009, 08:02 PM

On my Windows XP SP3 computer, my Local Area Connection is constantly on without any cables attached to it. It says its status is limited or no connectivity. The ethernet port on the back of my computer stays green to mean a cable is plugged in but no cables are plugged into it. I have a VIA Rhine II Fast Ethernet Adapter 3.84.0.1 which my computer says is working properly. If I try uninstalling, repairing, or updating it, the process freezes and I have to go to the task manager to end it. What can I do to fix it so I can use a ethernet cable for internet? Thanks

gcavan · 09-04-2009, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Homerunhiter

On my Windows XP SP3 computer, my Local Area Connection is constantly on without any cables attached to it. It says its status is limited or no connectivity. The ethernet port on the back of my computer stays green to mean a cable is plugged in but no cables are plugged into it. I have a VIA Rhine II Fast Ethernet Adapter 3.84.0.1 which my computer says is working properly. If I try uninstalling, repairing, or updating it, the process freezes and I have to go to the task manager to end it. What can I do to fix it so I can use a ethernet cable for internet? Thanks

You say all this is happening with no ethernet cable connected. What happens when you hook up?

Homerunhiter · 09-04-2009, 02:16 PM

Nothing changes, it like its not even connected. I have tried the ethernet cable on a different computer and it works fine.

Suncoast · 09-04-2009, 06:47 PM

You need to replace the LAN card. If that's a Laptop, you will need to get a repair shop to look at it. From what you've described, you probably had a power surge that damaged the LAN card.

Homerunhiter · 09-05-2009, 09:23 AM

Its not a laptop, just a desktop. I don't think I can though because its connected directly to the motherboard.

Suncoast · 09-05-2009, 10:22 PM

Hello Homerunhiter,

Well you're in luck. If you can get your hands on a new LAN card, you can disable the one on the Motherboard and use the new plug-in card instead. You will need to find out what kind of "Bus" your computer uses. All modern desktop computers support either PCI or PCI Express. And you can usually get one for about $20.

Homerunhiter · 09-06-2009, 08:37 AM

Well that seems like what I have to do. Thanks everyone.

09-02-2009, 08:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Homerunhiter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8 OS: Windows XP Home Edition	Ethernet Port stays on On my Windows XP SP3 computer, my Local Area Connection is constantly on without any cables attached to it. It says its status is limited or no connectivity. The ethernet port on the back of my computer stays green to mean a cable is plugged in but no cables are plugged into it. I have a VIA Rhine II Fast Ethernet Adapter 3.84.0.1 which my computer says is working properly. If I try uninstalling, repairing, or updating it, the process freezes and I have to go to the task manager to end it. What can I do to fix it so I can use a ethernet cable for internet? Thanks

09-04-2009, 02:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Homerunhiter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8 OS: Windows XP Home Edition	Re: Ethernet Port stays on Nothing changes, it like its not even connected. I have tried the ethernet cable on a different computer and it works fine.

09-04-2009, 06:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Suncoast Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Largo, FL, USA Posts: 389 OS: XPP, Linux, 2003, Cisco	Re: Ethernet Port stays on You need to replace the LAN card. If that's a Laptop, you will need to get a repair shop to look at it. From what you've described, you probably had a power surge that damaged the LAN card.

09-05-2009, 09:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
Homerunhiter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8 OS: Windows XP Home Edition	Re: Ethernet Port stays on Its not a laptop, just a desktop. I don't think I can though because its connected directly to the motherboard.

09-05-2009, 10:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Suncoast Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Largo, FL, USA Posts: 389 OS: XPP, Linux, 2003, Cisco	Re: Ethernet Port stays on Hello Homerunhiter, Well you're in luck. If you can get your hands on a new LAN card, you can disable the one on the Motherboard and use the new plug-in card instead. You will need to find out what kind of "Bus" your computer uses. All modern desktop computers support either PCI or PCI Express. And you can usually get one for about $20.

09-06-2009, 08:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
Homerunhiter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8 OS: Windows XP Home Edition	Re: Ethernet Port stays on Well that seems like what I have to do. Thanks everyone.