a network cable is unplugged?

ambern · 11-28-2002, 05:42 PM

I recently got a cable modem and networked another computer in my home to it. The problem I am having is that my main computer keeps getting a message that reads "a network cable is unplugged". I get this messages about every ten minutes or so. I will be disconnected for about 30 secs. then it will reconnect. I've tried changing out the cables and even my ethernet card and I am still having the problem. When my main computer gets this message and goes down it does not affect my other computer at all. I've yet to figure out if this is a hardware or software problem. Any advice on what I can do to fix this?

mcgoo · 11-28-2002, 11:15 PM

I had the same problem with xp and a 3com card. Final result was i replace the card.

**Sealy** · 11-29-2002, 01:14 AM

YOU have arrived!!!! Now go to introductions so I can razz ya and my post won't get moved from here ;)

DJ Specs · 11-29-2002, 01:17 AM

I have an itchy "Remove Sealys Post" finger.... Welcome mcgoo & ambern!

**Sealy** · 11-29-2002, 01:19 AM

*bats eyes at Mr. Super Mod* I'm innocentI swear MT made me post here! :D :angel:

**merlin** · 11-29-2002, 02:05 PM

yeah, yeah, Sealy its always someone else LOL j/k...
now about the problem, is this on a laptop or desktop ? Did you try different slots for the card ? is the card properly seated all the way in ?

please let us know.

oh yeah, welcome !!!!!!

ambern · 11-29-2002, 07:34 PM

My computer is a desktop. I did like you said and tried different slots for the card and still no luck. I'm clueless as to whats wrong. If anyone else has anymore suggestions I sure could use them.

johnwill · 11-30-2002, 08:58 AM

What you describe is most likely either a defective NIC or cable, time to start substitution of those parts.

NetEngineer · 12-23-2002, 02:23 AM

Check the "advanced properties" for the network card and make sure that "use power management" (ie:sleep type mode) is not enabled on the NIC. Typically, when a NIC uses the "sleep mode"...if the NIC goes to "sleep"...so does your netwoek connection(s)..

Hope that helps......

NetEngineer......

www.wsbconsulting.com

11-28-2002, 05:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
ambern Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2 OS: xp	a network cable is unplugged? I recently got a cable modem and networked another computer in my home to it. The problem I am having is that my main computer keeps getting a message that reads "a network cable is unplugged". I get this messages about every ten minutes or so. I will be disconnected for about 30 secs. then it will reconnect. I've tried changing out the cables and even my ethernet card and I am still having the problem. When my main computer gets this message and goes down it does not affect my other computer at all. I've yet to figure out if this is a hardware or software problem. Any advice on what I can do to fix this?

11-29-2002, 01:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sealy Resident Brat :P Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 2,046 OS: XP(home)	YOU have arrived!!!! Now go to introductions so I can razz ya and my post won't get moved from here ;) __________________ ~Brightest Blessings~ Sealy Kim --------------------- Ná glac pioc comhairle gan comhairle ban. O Autumn. Laden with fruit, and stained With the blood of the grape, pass not, but sit Beneath my shady roof, there thou may'st rest, And tune thy jolly voice to my fresh pipe; And all the daughters of the year shall dance, Sing now the lusty song of fruits and flowers. -William Blake- Contributions will not go unnoticed.

11-29-2002, 01:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
DJ Specs Funkee Superstar! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 2,685 OS: Windows XP Home	I have an itchy "Remove Sealys Post" finger.... Welcome mcgoo & ambern! __________________ Forever Young! http://www.djspecs.com - Blog

11-29-2002, 01:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sealy Resident Brat :P Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 2,046 OS: XP(home)	bats eyes at Mr. Super Mod I'm innocentI swear MT made me post here! :D :angel: __________________ ~Brightest Blessings~ Sealy Kim --------------------- Ná glac pioc comhairle gan comhairle ban. O Autumn. Laden with fruit, and stained With the blood of the grape, pass not, but sit Beneath my shady roof, there thou may'st rest, And tune thy jolly voice to my fresh pipe; And all the daughters of the year shall dance, Sing now the lusty song of fruits and flowers. -William Blake- Contributions will not go unnoticed.

12-23-2002, 02:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
NetEngineer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 18 OS: Win2K/9.x/XP/2K Server/Netware	Check the "advanced properties" for the network card and make sure that "use power management" (ie:sleep type mode) is not enabled on the NIC. Typically, when a NIC uses the "sleep mode"...if the NIC goes to "sleep"...so does your netwoek connection(s).. Hope that helps...... NetEngineer...... www.wsbconsulting.com __________________ Hope that helps.... NetEngineer www.wsbconsulting.com

11-28-2002, 11:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
mcgoo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1 OS: xp	I had the same problem with xp and a 3com card. Final result was i replace the card.

11-29-2002, 02:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
merlin I helped the forums. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,612 OS: 3.11	yeah, yeah, Sealy its always someone else LOL j/k... now about the problem, is this on a laptop or desktop ? Did you try different slots for the card ? is the card properly seated all the way in ? please let us know. oh yeah, welcome !!!!!!

11-29-2002, 07:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
ambern Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2 OS: xp	My computer is a desktop. I did like you said and tried different slots for the card and still no luck. I'm clueless as to whats wrong. If anyone else has anymore suggestions I sure could use them.

11-30-2002, 08:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,754 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	What you describe is most likely either a defective NIC or cable, time to start substitution of those parts.