Network card stopped working

davidb2989 · 07-27-2006, 04:14 AM

My Sony VAIO suddenly could not connect to the internet. The network card [in hardware profiles] indicates it's working properly, but 'a network cable is diconnected]. Thinking the card [built in] failed, I purchased a LinkSys network card, and installed it. Same problem. Changed cables...same problem. I have attached a wireless B card I had for an old laptop, and CAN CONNECT to the internet. Both network cards indicate they are 'working properly'. It seems the computer 'thinks' a netcable is unplugged from my router. I have used the port on my router with my laptop to connect with the cable, so I've eliminated the router, the cable, and both cards seem to be working properly. ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED....
davidb2989

secretservgy · 07-27-2006, 09:20 AM

If that is so, then something is internaly wrong in Windows, i dont use Windows, but it may be something in properties. Can you double click on an icon in taskbar for wirelss? Does your ssid come up? If you have another computer, maybe you can try to use a wireless card into one of those, and if it works then theres something wrong with your OS (IMO, Windows is one big wrong error)

davidb2989 · 07-27-2006, 10:42 AM

My problem is with the Ethernet WIRED network card...as I stated above, I connected a WIRELESS card to this computer and it works....I CANNOT GET A WIRED ETHERNET CARD TO WORK. The message is that a 'cable is disconnected', but in hardware, it says the 'device is working properly'....any insight????

**johnwill** · 07-28-2006, 06:02 AM

The obvious place to start is the cable and the connection at the other end of the cable.

davidb2989 · 07-29-2006, 11:59 AM

As I stated, the cable works fine on other computers, so I really don't think the problem is with the router of internet connection.

**johnwill** · 07-29-2006, 01:26 PM

Did you actually try a different port on the router, or are you just imaging that it's fine?

snowspomer · 12-05-2007, 03:56 PM

I'm getting the same error on my Sony Vaio as well. I have a PCG-7Z1L, and I am going to take it to a specialist. If we figure out what's wrong I'll post something here for you..

AUST!N

maygb2000 · 12-22-2007, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowspomer

I'm getting the same error on my Sony Vaio as well. I have a PCG-7Z1L, and I am going to take it to a specialist. If we figure out what's wrong I'll post something here for you..

AUST!N

i have a question... i have a pcg 7z1l too. i want to down grade from vista to xp
if i do.. the sony panel gets lost right? how do i reinstall it again?
this might be a stupid question for most of u.. but i really need help :P

**johnwill** · 12-22-2007, 01:32 PM

snowspomer and maygb2000, start your OWN threads for an issue. Don't hijack someone else's thread.

07-27-2006, 04:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
davidb2989 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 44 OS: xp/vista	Network card stopped working My Sony VAIO suddenly could not connect to the internet. The network card [in hardware profiles] indicates it's working properly, but 'a network cable is diconnected]. Thinking the card [built in] failed, I purchased a LinkSys network card, and installed it. Same problem. Changed cables...same problem. I have attached a wireless B card I had for an old laptop, and CAN CONNECT to the internet. Both network cards indicate they are 'working properly'. It seems the computer 'thinks' a netcable is unplugged from my router. I have used the port on my router with my laptop to connect with the cable, so I've eliminated the router, the cable, and both cards seem to be working properly. ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.... davidb2989

07-27-2006, 10:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
davidb2989 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 44 OS: xp/vista	Network Wired Card Not Working My problem is with the Ethernet WIRED network card...as I stated above, I connected a WIRELESS card to this computer and it works....I CANNOT GET A WIRED ETHERNET CARD TO WORK. The message is that a 'cable is disconnected', but in hardware, it says the 'device is working properly'....any insight????

07-28-2006, 06:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,721 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	The obvious place to start is the cable and the connection at the other end of the cable. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

07-29-2006, 01:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,721 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Did you actually try a different port on the router, or are you just imaging that it's fine? __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

12-05-2007, 03:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
snowspomer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1 OS: Vista	Re: Network card stopped working I'm getting the same error on my Sony Vaio as well. I have a PCG-7Z1L, and I am going to take it to a specialist. If we figure out what's wrong I'll post something here for you.. AUST!N

07-27-2006, 09:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
secretservgy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NY,USA Posts: 35 OS: Ubuntu Linux (6.06) My System	If that is so, then something is internaly wrong in Windows, i dont use Windows, but it may be something in properties. Can you double click on an icon in taskbar for wirelss? Does your ssid come up? If you have another computer, maybe you can try to use a wireless card into one of those, and if it works then theres something wrong with your OS (IMO, Windows is one big wrong error)

07-29-2006, 11:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
davidb2989 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 44 OS: xp/vista	As I stated, the cable works fine on other computers, so I really don't think the problem is with the router of internet connection.

12-22-2007, 01:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,721 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Network card stopped working snowspomer and maygb2000, start your OWN threads for an issue. Don't hijack someone else's thread. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience