NIC problem

[matt2364]

Just installed a new router and everyones computers on the network, 6 total are all working fine, but mine will not recognize the cat5 anymore. A nything special that i need to do. I have my line plugged into someone elses computer and it works fine so it is something with my computer. Please let me know if you have any suggestions. I have tried restarting the router and modem, nothing has helped so far.

[Trap05]

Do you have a hardcoded ip set on your nic? Make sure it's set to receive a DHCP address from the router. Are you getting an IP at all or is it saying cable unplugged?

[matt2364]

it is saying cable unplugged

[matt2364]

I set the connection to automatically find DNs server and ip address and nothing has changed...still does not work

[conway]

Try it in a different port on the router. Try different cables, etc.

[matt2364]

I have tried different ports, differant cables, and using other computers on my line, it is something with my computer, not the router or lines. I did get it to work for a little bit, but then it said "network cable unplugged" again. I think that my network card might be going on and off somehow? It is built into my motherboard and maybe something is wrong with it and I should buy a network card...any other ideas?

[TempliNocturnus]

Is your cable a crossover? It prolly shouldn't matter since most switches will work with either cable type. Try going to the connection properties for that NIC, and click on configure. Under the advance tab, make sure the media type, or speed is set to auto. If it already is, try setting it to either 100Mbps Full or half and see what happens.

[matt2364]

I tried that and nothing happened...anymore ideas?

[Cheator]

Replace the nic? IT looks like the nic is telling tiself its unplugged. Also, swap with a workign cable from another computer, just in case.

[matt2364]

I have plugged my cable into a laptop and it works fine, so it is nothing to do with the cable. I just need to go buy a new NIC first.... :(

[Trap05]

He's already said he's tried a different cable twice. It's the NIC card. Buy a new one and disable the onboard nice in the bios and uninstall the drivers. Install the new one and you're good to go.

[thideras]

Have you tried removing and re-installing the nic and chipset drivers? :eh?:

[Trap05]

You could certainly try the drivers first

[Cheator]

He's already said he's tried a different cable twice. It's the NIC card. Buy a new one and disable the onboard nice in the bios and uninstall the drivers. Install the new one and you're good to go.

I realize that, but there isn't anything wrong with swapping with a known good one. I cant tell you how many times ive run into 3 bad cables in a row.

[matt2364]

I tried my cable on other computers and it has worked fine, not the cable. Thanks for your input though, can never be too thorough. I will try to buy a network card tomorrow. Just really mad, because the mobo is only a few months old.

[matt2364]

Just got a new network card, everything is working good. Internet seems to be slower than usual. The card is set a autodetect for the speed. 1.0 Gbs is the current speed, I do not, however, think that the lan cables I am using support 1 Gbs. Do most support this speed?

[Cheator]

Cat5e will support it, but it won't be perfect. The most ideal situation is cat6 for gigabit. Still, you should get close to full capacity on cat5e.

[matt2364]

thanks for the help everyone, really appreciate it