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re: Network Cable Unplugged Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:32 am Posted by Casey (571 messages posted) Hi , if your trying to go card to card (no hub , router or switch) then you need a crossover network cable or you will get no link lights and the os's will report the "unplugged". Best I can do with the info you gave. Case On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:12 am, Robin wrote: >I have a question about Connect >to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network: >(Reposting this with a corrected subject) >We just bought a new computer with an A7N266-VM mother board and installed windows >XP. We tried to setup a > network to a computer running windows 95 (didn't work) and >a laptop running windows ME (didn't work). As far as we > can tell devices are enabled, internet cable is good and is >connected properly, ethernet driver is installed. However, on > the network connection information, we get a message saying >the cable is unplugged. Any help would be > appreciated. > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Saturday, March 29, 2003 at 9:00 am Posted by Simon (2 messages posted) I get exactly the same problem and am definitely using a crossover cable On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:32 am, Casey wrote: >Hi , if your trying to go card to card (no hub , router or switch) then you need >a crossover network cable or you will get no link lights and the os's will report >the "unplugged". Best I can do with the info you gave. Case > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Friday, April 25, 2003 at 6:11 am Posted by Elisa (2 messages posted) Hello, I have heard about this problem on NT4 domain with Xp client and they have been solved by install the lastest Sp on the server and on the client ... I can`t warranty you that it`s work on your case, but if you are not disturb by install the upgrade of MS perhaps can you try? On Saturday, March 29, 2003 at 9:00 am, Simon wrote: >I get exactly the same problem and am definitely using a crossover cable > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at 5:07 pm Posted by sandeep (2 messages posted) Hi Remove the nic physically from the system, restrat the system and boot without the nic. Then trun off the system and reset the nic. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Friday, May 2, 2003 at 2:04 pm Posted by Scott (1 messages posted) I enjoy the helpful tips here; however, I have seen this problem on a laptop, with a built in NIC connection. Removal and rebooting is not an option obviously. Any other suggestions? On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:12 am, Robin wrote: >I have a question about Connect >to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network: >(Reposting this with a corrected subject) >We just bought a new computer with an A7N266-VM mother board and installed windows >XP. We tried to setup a > network to a computer running windows 95 (didn't work) and >a laptop running windows ME (didn't work). As far as we > can tell devices are enabled, internet cable is good and is >connected properly, ethernet driver is installed. However, on > the network connection information, we get a message saying >the cable is unplugged. Any help would be > appreciated. > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, May 4, 2003 at 8:27 am Posted by John (2 messages posted) I was getting "Network cable unplugged" between two desktop PCs, one with a built-in NIC (on motherboard) and one with a LINKSYS NIC (PCI card slot). Problem was solved by moving the LINKSYS NIC to a different PCI card slot and making sure it was fully seated into the PCI slot. If you have a NIC in a PCI slot on one of the PCs in question, I would suggest trying a different PCI slot if you have one available or if not, simply removing the NIC card and re-installing it making sure that it is seated all the way into the PCI slot. If you don't have a spare slot, you might try moving your PCI cards around until you find a combination that works. Of course, this assumes that your NIC software and driver(s) are installed correctly. Good Luck! On Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at 5:07 pm, sandeep wrote: > >Hi > Remove the nic physically from the system, restrat the system and boot without the >nic. Then trun off the system and reset the nic. > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, May 4, 2003 at 8:34 am Posted by John (2 messages posted) Note: When I moved the NIC to a new PCI slot, the NIC was then recognized as "New Hardware", whereas it was not recognized as such in the previous slot for whatever reason (I thought it was seated completely). Anyway, once in the new slot and recognized as "New Hardware", the installation of the driver(s) for the NIC from its CD ran smoothly and the connection came up. BTW ... I am just using a cross-over cable directly between the two PCs, no hub or router. On Sunday, May 4, 2003 at 8:27 am, John wrote: >I was getting "Network cable unplugged" between two desktop PCs, one with a built-in >NIC (on motherboard) and one with a LINKSYS NIC (PCI card slot). Problem was solved >by moving the LINKSYS NIC to a different PCI card slot and making sure it was fully >seated into the PCI slot. If you have a NIC in a PCI slot on one of the PCs in question, >I would suggest trying a different PCI slot if you have one available or if not, >simply removing the NIC card and re-installing it making sure that it is seated all >the way into the PCI slot. If you don't have a spare slot, you might try moving your >PCI cards around until you find a combination that works. Of course, this assumes >that your NIC software and driver(s) are installed correctly. Good Luck! > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Monday, May 5, 2003 at 6:09 pm Posted by Robin (3 messages posted) We did try a crossover cable and that solved our problem instantly! Thanks for the help. On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:12 am, Robin wrote: >I have a question about Connect >to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network: >(Reposting this with a corrected subject) >We just bought a new computer with an A7N266-VM mother board and installed windows >XP. We tried to setup a > network to a computer running windows 95 (didn't work) and >a laptop running windows ME (didn't work). As far as we > can tell devices are enabled, internet cable is good and is >connected properly, ethernet driver is installed. However, on > the network connection information, we get a message saying >the cable is unplugged. Any help would be > appreciated. > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Friday, July 18, 2003 at 11:13 am Posted by Rob (1 messages posted) I have a Dell Isprion Laptop with a 3COM 3C920 Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller. A few weeks ago, I started to receive network cable unplugged message. I am use DSL cable modem. The cable is connected to the modem on one end and my laptop on the other end. It worked before but now it is not. When I called my ISP, they made me swapped the cable's direction, then the network was okay but only intermittently. And every 5 seconds I will get "network cable unplugged" msg. Now it's back to no network again. Any ideas? On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:32 am, Casey wrote: >Hi , if your trying to go card to card (no hub , router or switch) then you need >a crossover network cable or you will get no link lights and the os's will report >the "unplugged". Best I can do with the info you gave. Case > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, July 27, 2003 at 8:35 pm Posted by anderson (1 messages posted) On Friday, July 18, 2003 at 11:13 am, Rob wrote: >I have a Dell Isprion Laptop with a 3COM 3C920 Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller. >A few weeks ago, I started to receive network cable unplugged message. I am use DSL >cable modem. The cable is connected to the modem on one end and my laptop on the >other end. It worked before but now it is not. When I called my ISP, they made me >swapped the cable's direction, then the network was okay but only intermittently. >And every 5 seconds I will get "network cable unplugged" msg. Now it's back to no >network again. Any ideas? > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Friday, August 8, 2003 at 12:16 pm Posted by Kim (2 messages posted) am a technician and deal wirh all these issues on a daily basis , what can be done is u can disbale the connection and then delete it ans then create a new one. if u aree using a card and also have a integrated nic , thje disbalke it before u create a new connection On Monday, May 5, 2003 at 6:09 pm, Robin wrote: >We did try a crossover cable and that solved our problem instantly! Thanks for the >help. > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Friday, August 8, 2003 at 12:21 pm Posted by Kim (2 messages posted) also check if there is a red X on the lan connection On Friday, August 8, 2003 at 12:16 pm, Kim wrote: >am a technician and deal wirh all these issues on a daily basis , what can be done >is u can disbale the connection and then delete it ans then create a new one. if >u aree using a card and also have a integrated nic , thje disbalke it before u >create a new connection > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Friday, September 5, 2003 at 11:59 pm Posted by Sophie (2 messages posted) Hi, Rob, How did you resolve your problem? I got the exactly same problem as you encountered. Could you please help me out if you got the solution? Thanks a lot. On Friday, July 18, 2003 at 11:13 am, Rob wrote: >I have a Dell Isprion Laptop with a 3COM 3C920 Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller. >A few weeks ago, I started to receive network cable unplugged message. I am use DSL >cable modem. The cable is connected to the modem on one end and my laptop on the >other end. It worked before but now it is not. When I called my ISP, they made me >swapped the cable's direction, then the network was okay but only intermittently. >And every 5 seconds I will get "network cable unplugged" msg. Now it's back to no >network again. Any ideas? > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Saturday, September 6, 2003 at 12:03 am Posted by Sophie (2 messages posted) Hi, Kim, After disabled the LAN connection, I couldn't delete it. Delete button is not enabled. After enabled the LAN connection, it is showing as red X and message "network cable was unplugged". Any other tips, please? I am still looking for help. Thanks a lot. On Friday, August 8, 2003 at 12:16 pm, Kim wrote: >am a technician and deal wirh all these issues on a daily basis , what can be done >is u can disbale the connection and then delete it ans then create a new one. if >u aree using a card and also have a integrated nic , thje disbalke it before u >create a new connection > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Saturday, September 6, 2003 at 12:32 pm Posted by Mandy (1 messages posted) I'm having the same problem in that my laptop is saying the Network Cable is Unplugged. I was able to disable the connection, but when I go to delete the connection I get an error message saying " Cannot be deleted ". Is there a way around this? On Friday, August 8, 2003 at 12:16 pm, Kim wrote: >am a technician and deal wirh all these issues on a daily basis , what can be done >is u can disbale the connection and then delete it ans then create a new one. if >u aree using a card and also have a integrated nic , thje disbalke it before u >create a new connection > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Saturday, September 6, 2003 at 8:40 pm Posted by Adam (1 messages posted) Both my laptop and my desktop also started saying the network cable was unplugged. They were both hooked up to my DSL when this happened. However they both say the network adapter is running fine, and so is the DSL modem. I checked all the cables and they are fine and plugged in correctly. Also I tried reinstalling the adapter drivers on my desktop with no success. Please let me know if you know of a solution On Saturday, September 6, 2003 at 12:32 pm, Mandy wrote: > >I'm having the same problem in that my laptop is saying the Network Cable is Unplugged. >I was able to disable the connection, but when I go to delete the connection I get >an error message saying " Cannot be deleted ". Is there a way around this? > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Saturday, September 13, 2003 at 6:58 am Posted by Barrry (2 messages posted) Same problem here except I am on a satallite modem. The laptop was still under warrenty so I sent it back to Dell. They replaced the Mother board and updated the Bios. The problem occured just as a bolt of lightning struck not too far away. I tried putting in another nic and it also said the samething. I am gussing something on the motherboard got fried. I guess I have to replace the motherboard in my Demension 8100 desktop now. On Saturday, September 6, 2003 at 8:40 pm, Adam wrote: >Both my laptop and my desktop also started saying the network cable was unplugged. >They were both hooked up to my DSL when this happened. However they both say the >network adapter is running fine, and so is the DSL modem. I checked all the cables >and they are fine and plugged in correctly. Also I tried reinstalling the adapter >drivers on my desktop with no success. Please let me know if you know of a solution > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Monday, September 15, 2003 at 9:01 pm Posted by Karthik (1 messages posted) Try seeing through the following things... 1 Check the Cable,as also this message is a kind of information to check the cable going bad. 2Try updating the NIC drivers. 3 In Device Manager,Right click the NIC adapter,select properties,if power management tab available.,then click to uncheck the option to allow windows to turn of the device for power save.. 4 Try Reseating the NIC card or also try to seat it in different slot 5 check the cable length,try limiting it to less that 6 ft. 6 Try Flashing the bios 7 If you are connecting to other computer then check the drivers in the other computer.. :) [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, September 18, 2003 at 6:59 pm Posted by MWeiland (2 messages posted) I'm having similar problems over the past few weeks. I have an Intel Anypoint 10MB PCI NIC (Broadcom under the skin, I think), and am *constantly* getting intermittent "A network cable is unplugged" balloons. (Then the connection comes back momentarily.) Never had this until a few weeks ago. - My first thought was the NIC was flaking out, so I bought a new one, but still the same results. - I re-installed the NIC into another PCI slot, no help. - I replace the RJ11 cable between the NIC and the wall jack. - I uninstalled and re-installed the drivers (including the Anypoint "cleandrv" utility), still no help. The only thing I can think of that's changed in my environment recently is the addition of another telephone on my home phone system... I have a lot of phones. Is there any possibility that "too many phones" would cause a network connection to drop out intermittently? I don't suspect the actual wires in the wall; the telephone connected out of the Anypoint NIC works fine. I have 3 other Anypoint devices in the house and none of them are having any trouble. Thanks for any advice. Michael Weiland On Monday, September 15, 2003 at 9:01 pm, Karthik wrote: >Try seeing through the following things... > > 1 Check the Cable,as also this message is a kind of information to check the cable >going bad. > > 2Try updating the NIC drivers. > > 3 In Device Manager,Right click the NIC adapter,select properties,if power management >tab available.,then click to uncheck the option to allow windows to turn of the > device for power save.. > > 4 Try Reseating the NIC card or also try to seat it in different slot > > 5 check the cable length,try limiting it to less that 6 ft. > > 6 Try Flashing the bios > > 7 If you are connecting to other computer then check the drivers in the other computer.. > > > >:) [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Friday, September 19, 2003 at 4:05 pm Posted by Leslie Nicar (1 messages posted) I have also been having the same problem for several weeks now. The mesage "network cable unplugged" has been appearing everytime I log on to my system. Just this week I tried to install a wireless network between an emachine desktop and my sony vaio notebook (the notebook is the machine that receives the "network cable unplugged" message). I installed the router on the desktop emachine, installed the NIC on the notebook but can't get the two to communicate. The icon for the NIC on the notebook has a red slash through it and states "network cable unplugged". I am extremely ignorent in this area but why would a network cable being unplugged in a wireless network system cause the wireless system not to work? On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:12 am, Robin wrote: >I have a question about Connect >to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network: >(Reposting this with a corrected subject) >We just bought a new computer with an A7N266-VM mother board and installed windows >XP. We tried to setup a > network to a computer running windows 95 (didn't work) and >a laptop running windows ME (didn't work). As far as we > can tell devices are enabled, internet cable is good and is >connected properly, ethernet driver is installed. However, on > the network connection information, we get a message saying >the cable is unplugged. Any help would be > appreciated. > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Saturday, September 27, 2003 at 4:38 am Posted by Barrry (2 messages posted) Since my nic is intregrated and installing another with the same results I concluded that it must be something on the mother board. I bought a new one from Dell (for what it cost I could have almost bought a new PC) and "cable unplugged" message went away. But I still could not get on the internet with other PC's on my network. I replaced the eithernet hub and then it worked. My conclusion is that the lightning that I experienced at the time it "broke" fried my hub and also something beyound the nic connection. All the time I had the problem I was still able to connect to the internet on the PC connected to my satillite. On Friday, September 19, 2003 at 4:05 pm, Leslie Nicar wrote: >I have also been having the same problem for several weeks now. The mesage "network >cable unplugged" has been appearing everytime I log on to my system. Just this >week I tried to install a wireless network between an emachine desktop and my sony >vaio notebook (the notebook is the machine that receives the "network cable unplugged" >message). I installed the router on the desktop emachine, installed the NIC on the >notebook but can't get the two to communicate. The icon for the NIC on the notebook >has a red slash through it and states "network cable unplugged". I am extremely >ignorent in this area but why would a network cable being unplugged in a wireless >network system cause the wireless system not to work? > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, October 5, 2003 at 5:57 pm Posted by Joe (2 messages posted) I have been having same tbles and thru searches of google to different sites like this one, I chose to change my uplink cat-5 crossover cable, from linksys router to netgear router, with a different one crossover. It appears to have solved this issue. I haven't gotten error message. My one cable removed was a defective one. Five Pc's in system were getting message, so I was able to isolate with one it was cuzz it happen in both router internets. Thanks all for messages and responses which led me in the right direction to fix my "network cables is unplugged" ... It was driving me crazy,,,lol On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:12 am, Robin wrote: >I have a question about Connect >to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network: >(Reposting this with a corrected subject) >We just bought a new computer with an A7N266-VM mother board and installed windows >XP. We tried to setup a > network to a computer running windows 95 (didn't work) and >a laptop running windows ME (didn't work). As far as we > can tell devices are enabled, internet cable is good and is >connected properly, ethernet driver is installed. However, on > the network connection information, we get a message saying >the cable is unplugged. Any help would be > appreciated. > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, October 5, 2003 at 6:19 pm Posted by Joe (2 messages posted) Whoops never mine...just got error mesage again. Dang Guess I will try a straight cable in that link. or the routers are bumming out. Linksys router is not warranted or designed to be on 24/7. I will return if I get a solution [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at 1:38 pm Posted by BruceG (1 messages posted) Intermittent "Network Cable Unplugged" messages are a new feature of Win2k Service Pack 4. Try installing the Windows2000-KB822831-x86-ENU.exe update to correct the problem. Sorry, I couldn't find it on the MS website, only through Windows Update. -Bruce G On Thursday, September 18, 2003 at 6:59 pm, MWeiland wrote: >I'm having similar problems over the past few weeks. I have an Intel Anypoint 10MB >PCI NIC (Broadcom under the skin, I think), and am *constantly* getting intermittent >"A network cable is unplugged" balloons. (Then the connection comes back momentarily.) >Never had this until a few weeks ago. >- My first thought was the NIC was flaking out, so I bought a new one, but still >the same results. >- I re-installed the NIC into another PCI slot, no help. >- I replace the RJ11 cable between the NIC and the wall jack. >- I uninstalled and re-installed the drivers (including the Anypoint "cleandrv" utility), >still no help. > >The only thing I can think of that's changed in my environment recently is the addition >of another telephone on my home phone system... I have a lot of phones. Is there >any possibility that "too many phones" would cause a network connection to drop out >intermittently? > >I don't suspect the actual wires in the wall; the telephone connected out of the >Anypoint NIC works fine. > >I have 3 other Anypoint devices in the house and none of them are having any trouble. > >Thanks for any advice. >Michael Weiland > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Saturday, October 11, 2003 at 5:34 am Posted by MWeiland (2 messages posted) Well, I found the solution to my problem, at least. Apparently one of my newer phones emits signals that interfere with the network communications. I installed a "DSL filter" ($10 from Radio Shack) between that phone and its wall jack, and the problem cleared up. On Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at 1:38 pm, BruceG wrote: >Intermittent "Network Cable Unplugged" messages are a new feature of Win2k Service >Pack 4. Try installing the Windows2000-KB822831-x86-ENU.exe update to correct the >problem. Sorry, I couldn't find it on the MS website, only through Windows Update. > >-Bruce G > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, October 12, 2003 at 2:37 pm Posted by raj (1 messages posted) even though everything is plugged in, try switching the ends of the ethernet cable and restart comp [Reply or follow-up to this message] Backdoor Trojan Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at 6:35 pm Posted by Marc (1 messages posted) I had a similar experience on a friend's PC, I searched for a solution (thus finding this website) but couldn't find any resolve... but eventually discovered a Backdoor-BAM Trojan on his machine, once we by-passed his gateway and connected directly to his broadband modem through his computer's NIC, and downloaded the newest anti-virus signature definitions for his virus scan. We, of course, cleaned out the virus, but on subsequential reboots, windows refused to let us log in, (in an attempt to log in, the system would quickly log the user back out without even displaying a desktop) the theory is the trojan was inserted in a way that its deletion would cause collateral damage to the system files, (or something to that effect) so we simply did a repair install of Windows XP on his system and it recovered nicely. The network now works fine, and the intermitten baloon pop ups have gone away. The theory being that the trojan was trying to connect to an outside computer, but the gateway's built in firewall was blocking the trojan's efforts, but also resulted in the connection dropping about every 10-15 seconds or so. I didn't have the foresight at the time to check the gateway's logs to see if the theory was correct. On Thursday, September 18, 2003 at 6:59 pm, MWeiland wrote: >I'm having similar problems over the past few weeks. I have an Intel Anypoint 10MB >PCI NIC (Broadcom under the skin, I think), and am *constantly* getting intermittent >"A network cable is unplugged" balloons. (Then the connection comes back momentarily.) >Never had this until a few weeks ago. >- My first thought was the NIC was flaking out, so I bought a new one, but still >the same results. >- I re-installed the NIC into another PCI slot, no help. >- I replace the RJ11 cable between the NIC and the wall jack. >- I uninstalled and re-installed the drivers (including the Anypoint "cleandrv" utility), >still no help. > >The only thing I can think of that's changed in my environment recently is the addition >of another telephone on my home phone system... I have a lot of phones. Is there >any possibility that "too many phones" would cause a network connection to drop out >intermittently? > >I don't suspect the actual wires in the wall; the telephone connected out of the >Anypoint NIC works fine. > >I have 3 other Anypoint devices in the house and none of them are having any trouble. > >Thanks for any advice. >Michael Weiland > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, November 23, 2003 at 10:39 am Posted by shawn (9 messages posted) Today I had the same issue: all the the time: network cable unplugged. I updated my virusscan and found out that I had issues with the W32.Welchia.Worm. Using the removal tool from symantec solved the issue (for the moment) On Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at 1:38 pm, BruceG wrote: >Intermittent "Network Cable Unplugged" messages are a new feature of Win2k Service >Pack 4. Try installing the Windows2000-KB822831-x86-ENU.exe update to correct the >problem. Sorry, I couldn't find it on the MS website, only through Windows Update. > >-Bruce G > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, November 27, 2003 at 11:03 am Posted by Chris Burgess (1 messages posted) I have exactly the same problem as has been identified by several people within this forum, and despite a Google search I have been unable to fix the problem. After installing a new PCI NIC on a new(ish) Dell PC running XP, I always get a "Network Cable Unplugged" logo in the system tray. I am connecting directly into a hub (which I know works) with a new "straight" cable (alternatives tested) but I don't even get a LINK light on the NIC. I have tried: - new cables - new hub - new NIC - changing all of the settings (speed etc) ...but to no avail. PLEASE can anyone offer a resolution to this possible. Its driving me mad! Any suggestions most appreciated. Thanks. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Friday, November 28, 2003 at 3:37 pm Posted by rich thomas (10 messages posted) I guess I can add to the pile of issues here. I just connected my desktop and laptop together on a ethernet network, cat5e cable from ethernet port on desktop to port 1 on a Gigafast switch. Cat 5e cable from port 2 on Gigafast switch to Xircom cardbus 100+modem 56 PCMCIA card in my laptop. Laptop generates "network cable unplugged message" and has a red "x" through the LAN. Desktop LAN appears to be fully functional. Port 1 shows link light, port 2 shows nothing. Tried switching cables, reseating Xircom card, uninstalling/reinstalling Xircom card, switching ports on switch. I too am losing hair over this, please help. -JX On Thursday, November 27, 2003 at 11:03 am, Chris Burgess wrote: >I have exactly the same problem as has been identified by several people within this >forum, and despite a Google search I have been unable to fix the problem. > >After installing a new PCI NIC on a new(ish) Dell PC running XP, I always get a "Network >Cable Unplugged" logo in the system tray. I am connecting directly into a hub (which >I know works) with a new "straight" cable (alternatives tested) but I don't even >get a LINK light on the NIC. I have tried: > >- new cables >- new hub >- new NIC >- changing all of the settings (speed etc) > >...but to no avail. > >PLEASE can anyone offer a resolution to this possible. Its driving me mad! Any >suggestions most appreciated. > >Thanks. > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Monday, December 1, 2003 at 3:03 am Posted by Vince Marchant (1 messages posted) At the risk of adding more problems and no solutions...I also have this problem. Dell Dimension destop with built-in Intel Pro/100 VE NIC connecting to a D-Link DSL Hub/Router. I am getting the "Network Cable Unplugged" message despite changing speed settings and everything else suggested here. I know the cable and hub are OK because I can use the same cable in my notebook and it's fine. This is driving me insane. Short of a physical problem with the onboard NIC, I don't know what could be wrong.......HELP!!!!!! (please) On Thursday, November 27, 2003 at 11:03 am, Chris Burgess wrote: >I have exactly the same problem as has been identified by several people within this >forum, and despite a Google search I have been unable to fix the problem. > >After installing a new PCI NIC on a new(ish) Dell PC running XP, I always get a "Network >Cable Unplugged" logo in the system tray. I am connecting directly into a hub (which >I know works) with a new "straight" cable (alternatives tested) but I don't even >get a LINK light on the NIC. I have tried: > >- new cables >- new hub >- new NIC >- changing all of the settings (speed etc) > >...but to no avail. > >PLEASE can anyone offer a resolution to this possible. Its driving me mad! Any >suggestions most appreciated. > >Thanks. > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at 11:59 am Posted by Bob (1 messages posted) I also get the "unplugged" message, but under strange circumstances. Two computers, latest XP Home patches, identical MB's and VIA Rhine II Ethernet cards. LAN connections are happy as long as these two computers are connected. Took computer 1 and tried to connect it to a laptop...got "unplugged". Reconnected to computer 2 and it's fine. Took computer 2 and connected it to the laptop. Everything's fine. Got a NetGear router and two new ethernet cables. Plugged computer 2 in and got connected. Plugged computer 1 in an "unplugged" again! I'm thinking it's probably the NIC in computer 1, but why is it happy when it's connected to computer 2??? Any suggestions welcomed. On Thursday, November 27, 2003 at 11:03 am, Chris Burgess wrote: >I have exactly the same problem as has been identified by several people within this >forum, and despite a Google search I have been unable to fix the problem. > >After installing a new PCI NIC on a new(ish) Dell PC running XP, I always get a "Network >Cable Unplugged" logo in the system tray. I am connecting directly into a hub (which >I know works) with a new "straight" cable (alternatives tested) but I don't even >get a LINK light on the NIC. I have tried: > >- new cables >- new hub >- new NIC >- changing all of the settings (speed etc) > >...but to no avail. > >PLEASE can anyone offer a resolution to this possible. Its driving me mad! Any >suggestions most appreciated. > >Thanks. > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, December 4, 2003 at 9:24 am Posted by Les (2 messages posted) I am trying to set up a Smoothwall firewall using an older machine. The main unit is an XP with built in LAN. The other has a card. Having never set up a network I just went out and bought a regular network cable but get the unplugged message. Someone mentioned a crossover is needed if I don't use a router or hub. Is this like an adapter that goes on one end? I hate going crazy over such a simple thing. On Sunday, October 5, 2003 at 6:19 pm, Joe wrote: > > >Whoops never mine...just got error mesage again. > >Dang > >Guess I will try a straight cable in that link. or the routers are bumming out. > >Linksys router is not warranted or designed to be on 24/7. > >I will return if I get a solution > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at 4:11 am Posted by Naveen (1 messages posted) hello, I too ahve a same problem with windows xp home edition.My system fujitsu siemens scaleo has a built in lan card.I have one 100 base T switch and a 10 base T hub for networking.10 systems in a domain connected by switch(100mbps) and 10 systems as a workgroup with hub(10 mbps).I tried to conect the system to the switch it shows "cable is unplugged".But strangely when i connect to the 10 base T hub it is connected and n/w works fine.I connected another system with windows xp professional and it works fine with 100 base T switch.Is it something to do with xp home edition? Please anybody has an answer to this? On Thursday, December 4, 2003 at 9:24 am, Les wrote: > > >I am trying to set up a Smoothwall firewall using an older machine. The main unit >is an XP with built in LAN. The other has a card. > >Having never set up a network I just went out and bought a regular network cable >but get the unplugged message. > >Someone mentioned a crossover is needed if I don't use a router or hub. Is this >like an adapter that goes on one end? I hate going crazy over such a simple thing. > > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at 12:23 pm Posted by Les (2 messages posted) As regards my problem, I found that replacing the standard LAN cable with a crossover one solved my problem. It didn't help that the serial plug from the Mobo had come out as well. Had I noticed earlier I wouldn't have wasted a day swapping modems around. On Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at 4:11 am, Naveen wrote: >hello, >I too ahve a same problem with windows xp home edition.My system fujitsu siemens >scaleo has a built in lan card.I have one 100 base T switch and a 10 base T hub for >networking.10 systems in a domain connected by switch(100mbps) and 10 systems as >a workgroup with hub(10 mbps).I tried to conect the system to the switch it shows >"cable is unplugged".But strangely when i connect to the 10 base T hub it is connected >and n/w works fine.I connected another system with windows xp professional and it >works fine with 100 base T switch.Is it something to do with xp home edition? Please >anybody has an answer to this? [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 9:24 am Posted by Maxicomm (2 messages posted) Greetings fellow sufferers of the darn, "Network Cable Unplugged!" ... I've just finished a heavy session with Dell's email support ... and am happy report that this problem on my Inspiron 2500 is now resolved !! One important point to remember is that ICS (internet connection sharing) is an absolute no, no and must be disabled for all networking under XP !!! So without further messing, here is the contents of the email from Dell that solved this problem for me, at least. HOPE IT HELPS U " !!!!! Hello, Thank you for contacting Dell Hardware E-Support and Services. I have gone through your issue and feel that the following information will help you. Reseat the mini-PCI card.* - L2 chassis To reseat the mini-PCI card, follow the steps below: Locate the smaller of the two removable panels on the bottom of the computer. Use a small Phillips (#1) to remove the screw. Lift off the cover. Push outward on the two retaining clips. Once the clips release, the card will pop up at an angle. Disconnect the wiring harness and carefully pull the card out of its socket. Reseat the card, following the above steps in reverse order. NOTE: For additional information regarding how to reseat the mini-PCI card, refer to the Online User Guide in the resources above. <<<<<< THIS IS THE MAIN BIT >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hard set the media type in Windows. (2000/XP) To hard set the media type, perform the following steps: Right-click My Computer. The My Computer menu appears. Click Manage. The Computer Management window appears. Click to choose Device Manager from the list in the left-hand pane. Click the (+) symbol to the left of Network adapters in the right- hand pane. Double-click the network adapter. The Network Properties window appears. Click the Advanced tab. Change the connection speed (the name of the setting may be different according to the card manufacturer and/or driver version) If the hub is a 10/100/1000 auto-switching hub, configure the card for 10Mb. If the hub is a 1000Mb only hub, configure the card for 1000Mb. If the hub is a 100Mb only hub, configure the card for 100Mb. If the hub is a 10Mb only hub, configure the card for 10Mb. Configure the card for half duplex (the name of the setting may be different according to the card manufacturer and/or driver version.) Click the Apply button and then click OK. The Network Properties window closes. Restart the computer. .... and don't forget to disable ICS !!!!!!!! Right click My Computer left click on Manage select Services & Applications click on the + next to it and select Services in the list in the right side of the window select ICS (its in the long form not short hand like ICS) > right click for properties and select disable Then click out back to the desktop and restart the machine GOOD LUCK !! On Sunday, October 5, 2003 at 6:19 pm, Joe wrote: > > >Whoops never mine...just got error mesage again. > >Dang > >Guess I will try a straight cable in that link. or the routers are bumming out. > >Linksys router is not warranted or designed to be on 24/7. > >I will return if I get a solution > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, December 14, 2003 at 7:31 pm Posted by Chris (2 messages posted) Well, I'm having the same problem. I've read this entire thread and though most of it seems logical, nothing seems to work. I will, however, tell you that the problem is most likely in the culprit computer. I have my comp hooked up to a Belkin wireless bridge (via my realtec eithernet port) that sends a signal to a belkin internet gateway a few rooms over, then directly into the cable modem. Before this problem it always showed connected even when the signal wasn't getting from the bridge to the router. Now even when there is a connection from the bridge to the router there is no connection to my computer (I can see this via the lights on the bridge). This shows me that the router seems to be working and the bridge seems to be working. That pretty much leaves my computer (more specifically the eithernet card). And just wondering, has anyone here experienced any wierd freeze-ups or crashes right before the card stopped working. I was playing Battlefield 1942 Online when suddenly the monitor went blank. The computer was still running but apparently frozen so I did a force restart by holding down the front power button until shutdown. When it came back up it said that my video card was to blame for the crash but this is exactly when my eithernet problem came about. I don't think it is a virus but I would like to know what viruses are known to cause this. I downloaded the fix for the Welchia worm (which I had once before). What are the common names for the bam trojan refered to earlier in the thread. Also is it common for a crossover cable to suddenly go bad, or for that matter what can cause it. Thx. PS I had some trouble earlier so sorry if this is a double post. On Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at 12:23 pm, Les wrote: >As regards my problem, I found that replacing the standard LAN cable with a crossover >one solved my problem. It didn't help that the serial plug from the Mobo had come >out as well. Had I noticed earlier I wouldn't have wasted a day swapping modems >around. > > Well, I'm having the same problem. I've read this entire thread and though most of it seems logical, nothing seems to work. I will, however, tell you that the problem is most likely in the culprit computer. I have my comp hooked up to a Belkin wireless bridge (via my realtec eithernet port) that sends a signal to a belkin internet gateway a few rooms over, then directly into the cable modem. Before this problem it always showed connected even when the signal wasn't getting from the bridge to the router. Now even when there is a connection from the bridge to the router there is no connection to my computer (I can see this via the lights on the bridge). This shows me that the router seems to be working and the bridge seems to be working. That pretty much leaves my computer (more specifically the eithernet card). And just wondering, has anyone here experienced any wierd freeze-ups or crashes right before the card stopped working. I was playing Battlefield 1942 Online when suddenly the monitor went blank. The computer was still running but apparently frozen so I did a force restart by holding down the front power button until shutdown. When it came back up it said that my video card was to blame for the crash but this is exactly when my eithernet problem came about. I don't think it is a virus but I would like to know what viruses are known to cause this. I downloaded the fix for the Welchia worm (which I had once before). What are the common names for the bam trojan refered to earlier in the thread. Also is it common for a crossover cable to suddenly go bad, or for that matter what can cause it. Thx. PS I had some trouble earlier so sorry if this is a double post. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Monday, December 15, 2003 at 7:17 pm Posted by Jay Chandler (1 messages posted) Hi, Here is an idea. Stop the "WINS Client" - Service Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services > Wins Client > "Stop" Then Right Click Switch to Manual. I have a DSL carrier that if I have the WINS CLient running (Which XP loads by default) it will cause the Network Cable Unplugged error to flash in and out. This should work like a miracle cure. Stop the service and it all works. Start the service and it starts to error. Good luck. ~Jay On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:12 am, Robin wrote: >I have a question about Connect >to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network: >(Reposting this with a corrected subject) >We just bought a new computer with an A7N266-VM mother board and installed windows >XP. We tried to setup a > network to a computer running windows 95 (didn't work) and >a laptop running windows ME (didn't work). As far as we > can tell devices are enabled, internet cable is good and is >connected properly, ethernet driver is installed. However, on > the network connection information, we get a message saying >the cable is unplugged. Any help would be > appreciated. > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, December 21, 2003 at 12:07 am Posted by Kaza (3 messages posted) Hi, I am having the same problem as the people above me. My network connection started fine then one day, it displayed this message, "network cable unplugged". One of my computers is running xp the other 98, and the xp one is the one with the problem. I have tried everything the people above have told me, but nothing works. I have even re formatted both computers. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!! On Monday, December 15, 2003 at 7:17 pm, Jay Chandler wrote: >Hi, Here is an idea. Stop the "WINS Client" - Service > >Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services > Wins Client > "Stop" > >Then Right Click Switch to Manual. > >I have a DSL carrier that if I have the WINS CLient running (Which XP loads by default) >it will cause the Network Cable Unplugged error to flash in and out. > >This should work like a miracle cure. Stop the service and it all works. Start the >service and it starts to error. >Good luck. ~Jay > > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Saturday, December 27, 2003 at 4:46 pm Posted by Andrew (1 messages posted) Im losing sleep, hair and sanity over this issue. Im running Windows XP pro, have a perfectly good Ethernet network card with a perfectly good crossover cable, can i for the life of me network? oh no, all ive ever got, ever, is 'network cable unplugged' and doing an 'ipconfig /all' through command, i get 'media disconnected', now ive tried running the virus checker for the trojan mentioned elsewhere, no virus, ive tried modifying the registry to disable media sense, no change, dammit ive tried all the proposed solutions, bought new cards, new crossover cables, all to no avail. I have no on board networking (so i cant disable it) all i have is a dynamite usb broadband modem that uses an atm connection (ive also removed the modem and its drivers to see if anything was conflicting, nope) i am seriously at the end of my tether with this issue, and any help would be GREATLY appreciated. On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:12 am, Robin wrote: >I have a question about Connect >to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network: >(Reposting this with a corrected subject) >We just bought a new computer with an A7N266-VM mother board and installed windows >XP. We tried to setup a > network to a computer running windows 95 (didn't work) and >a laptop running windows ME (didn't work). As far as we > can tell devices are enabled, internet cable is good and is >connected properly, ethernet driver is installed. However, on > the network connection information, we get a message saying >the cable is unplugged. Any help would be > appreciated. > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Monday, December 29, 2003 at 3:14 am Posted by Chris Bastiaens (1 messages posted) Hi, I'm also having problems connecting two PCs with a crossed UTP cable. In order to configure both PCs, I had put them next to each other with a (home-made) crossed cable between them. The connection worked fine and after the PCs were configured, I move the second PC to its permanent location, pulled the UTP cable through the wall and re-assembled the crossed cable. My cable tester showed that the connection was OK and non-parallel. Nevertheless, XP shows "Network cable unplugged". The guy from the store where I bought my network cards told me that the reason might be that some wires are pinched and therefore weaken the signal. I find it difficult to believe this. He says that making a crossed cable is much more difficult than making a straight cable because of the possible pinching. Any ideas/comments? Please do not reply by e-mail. Thanx. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at 10:45 am Posted by steve Yohe (2 messages posted) Have any of you tried going to the driver properties page, choosing the configure tab, and setting the duplex and speed. Also, do any of you have one PC with just 10/100 and others with 10/100/1000. Crossovers are flaky with onboard nics so as it is, but without the autonegotiate signal from a hub or switch, they get confused. Try that and let me know how it works. I have the same problem with some of the new Dells with onboard nic trying to talk with Cisco Catalyst switches, and if I just put a 3com hub betwwen the cisco switch (data jack at wall) and the PC in question, and have the Cisco port plugged into the uplink, everything works fine. Try to go back and forget it. Both companies will most likely deny fault. Drivers and BIOS revs and or verifying that your crossover cable is NOT for only 10BT but for 100B also are the best first checks. IF it doesn't say Cat5...Throw it away.. Steve On Monday, December 29, 2003 at 3:14 am, Chris Bastiaens wrote: >Hi, I'm also having problems connecting two PCs with a crossed UTP cable. >In order to configure both PCs, I had put them next to each other with a (home-made) >crossed cable between them. The connection worked fine and after the PCs were configured, >I move the second PC to its permanent location, pulled the UTP cable through the >wall and re-assembled the crossed cable. My cable tester showed that the connection >was OK and non-parallel. >Nevertheless, XP shows "Network cable unplugged". The guy from the store where I >bought my network cards told me that the reason might be that some wires are pinched >and therefore weaken the signal. I find it difficult to believe this. He says that >making a crossed cable is much more difficult than making a straight cable because >of the possible pinching. > >Any ideas/comments? >Please do not reply by e-mail. > >Thanx. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, January 1, 2004 at 11:30 am Posted by Powcha (3 messages posted) I have this problem as well. At first I thought it was my router so I switched routers. I was thinking today I would switch netcards and see if this helps at all....however... The problem started about the time my other major xp annoyance started (2x pagedown scrolling) - right after I installed an xp security patch. Could it be just a bad xp patch?? On Sunday, December 14, 2003 at 7:31 pm, Chris wrote: > >Well, I'm having the same problem. I've read this entire thread and though most >of it seems logical, nothing seems to work. I will, however, tell you that the problem >is most likely in the culprit computer. I have my comp hooked up to a Belkin wireless >bridge (via my realtec eithernet port) that sends a signal to a belkin internet gateway >a few rooms over, then directly into the cable modem. Before this problem it always >showed connected even when the signal wasn't getting from the bridge to the router. > Now even when there is a connection from the bridge to the router there is no connection >to my computer (I can see this via the lights on the bridge). This shows me that >the router seems to be working and the bridge seems to be working. That pretty much >leaves my computer (more specifically the eithernet card). And just wondering, has >anyone here experienced any wierd freeze-ups or crashes right before the card stopped >working. I was playing Battlefield 1942 Online when suddenly the monitor went blank. > The computer was still running but apparently frozen so I did a force restart by >holding down the front power button until shutdown. When it came back up it said >that my video card was to blame for the crash but this is exactly when my eithernet >problem came about. I don't think it is a virus but I would like to know what viruses >are known to cause this. I downloaded the fix for the Welchia worm (which I had >once before). What are the common names for the bam trojan refered to earlier in >the thread. Also is it common for a crossover cable to suddenly go bad, or for that >matter what can cause it. Thx. PS I had some trouble earlier so sorry if this is >a double post. > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at 12:28 pm Posted by Harley (2 messages posted) This is what I was told to do by my cable company after a clean install of XP on my computer when I recieved the error "network cable unplugged". This " fix" was easy and worked PERFECT ! The cable company told me this happens ALOT with XP and that by following this simple instruction 9 times out of 10 it will work perfectly. This is what you do. Make sure when you have your modem connected to the computer the lights are all on first. ( this means your modem is working properly and your drivers are probably installed properly as well ). Then : SHUT DOWN your computer completely. UNPLUG the power cord from the tower ( the PC itself ). Leave the computer off and unplugged for at least 15 minutes to a half hour. Plug the power cord back into the tower ( your PC ) and turn the computer back on. Your problem should be fixed as long as the computer was originally showing the Network Card and as long as your drivers were installed. Fixed mine like a charm. I was back on the internet as easy as 1-2-3! Hope this works as easy for you as it did for me On Thursday, January 1, 2004 at 11:30 am, Powcha wrote: >I have this problem as well. > >At first I thought it was my router so I switched routers. I was thinking today I >would switch netcards and see if this helps at all....however... > >The problem started about the time my other major xp annoyance started (2x pagedown >scrolling) - right after I installed an xp security patch. Could it be just a bad >xp patch?? > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged -- intermittent Thursday, January 15, 2004 at 11:56 am Posted by john wirta (1 messages posted) I am having same problem -- trying to connect 2 computers both with NICs and a crossover cable. Want the win98 machine to be client, the winXP computer also has roadrunner cable modem connected through usb. The cable unplugged message comes on every few seconds then disappears. Ran the new connection wizard floppy from the XP setup wizard on the win 98 machine and got a security restrictions message. What worries me is that the cable unplugged message blinks on and off. Pretty sure that the cable is good and I know the NIC in the win 98 machine is good. Device manager and diagnostics on the win XP NIC shows it's fine and no conflicts. What settings on the win 98 machine should I check? Any ideas what else I can check or do? On Friday, July 18, 2003 at 11:13 am, Rob wrote: >I have a Dell Isprion Laptop with a 3COM 3C920 Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller. >A few weeks ago, I started to receive network cable unplugged message. I am use DSL >cable modem. The cable is connected to the modem on one end and my laptop on the >other end. It worked before but now it is not. When I called my ISP, they made me >swapped the cable's direction, then the network was okay but only intermittently. >And every 5 seconds I will get "network cable unplugged" msg. Now it's back to no >network again. Any ideas? > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, January 15, 2004 at 1:46 pm Posted by Powcha (3 messages posted) Still no solution on the network cable unplugged message (note that it does disable the network connection). The double page down scroll issue may be as a result of Q824145. On Thursday, January 1, 2004 at 11:30 am, Powcha wrote: >I have this problem as well. > >At first I thought it was my router so I switched routers. I was thinking today I >would switch netcards and see if this helps at all....however... > >The problem started about the time my other major xp annoyance started (2x pagedown >scrolling) - right after I installed an xp security patch. Could it be just a bad >xp patch?? > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, January 15, 2004 at 10:14 pm Posted by Richard Horobin (1 messages posted) The HomeNetworking site suggested ensuring the NIC is NOT in slot one. Make sure it is not next to an AGP video card. Something about Windows not reporting or fixing IRQ conflicts, but one exists between Slot One and the AGP video slot. They got this from Microsoft. I'll try it tonight. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Monday, January 19, 2004 at 3:55 am Posted by Blackbird (1 messages posted) I had a "Network Cable Unplugged" problem when connecting a desktop and a notebook with integrated NIC, via a crossover cable. This was THE SOLUTION to my problem: On Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at 10:45 am, steve Yohe wrote: >Have any of you tried going to the driver properties page, choosing the configure >tab, and setting the duplex and speed. Also, do any of you have one PC with just >10/100 and others with 10/100/1000. Crossovers are flaky with onboard nics so as >it is, but without the autonegotiate signal from a hub or switch, they get confused. >Try that and let me know how it works. I have the same problem with some of the new >Dells with onboard nic trying to talk with Cisco Catalyst switches, and if I just >put a 3com hub betwwen the cisco switch (data jack at wall) and the PC in question, >and have the Cisco port plugged into the uplink, everything works fine. Try to go >back and forget it. Both companies will most likely deny fault. Drivers and BIOS >revs and or verifying that your crossover cable is NOT for only 10BT but for 100B >also are the best first checks. IF it doesn't say Cat5...Throw it away.. > >Steve > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Monday, January 19, 2004 at 9:14 am Posted by Glenn Jefferson (1 messages posted) I was having the same problem, I ended up solving it by disabling the autosense feature in XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q239924 On Monday, January 19, 2004 at 3:55 am, Blackbird wrote: >I had a "Network Cable Unplugged" problem when connecting a desktop and a notebook >with integrated NIC, via a crossover cable. >This was THE SOLUTION to my problem: > > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q239924 [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Monday, January 19, 2004 at 2:15 pm Posted by Dan (1 messages posted) Do you have both a Built-in NIC and a Built-in Wireless? If you have both, the wireless connect will display that message every time it loses its signal. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Monday, January 19, 2004 at 5:52 pm Posted by rich thomas (10 messages posted) Still no solution to this problem... This is on a Dell Latitude CPx 650/XP Home with a xircom cardbus ethernet 10/100+modem RBEM56G-100 I have connected my desktop and laptop together on a ethernet network, cat5e cable (not crossover) from ethernet port on desktop to port 1 on a Gigafast switch. Cat 5e cable from port 2 on Gigafast switch to Xircom cardbus 100+modem 56 PCMCIA card in my laptop. Laptop generates "network cable unplugged message" and has a red "x" through the LAN. Desktop LAN appears to be fully functional. Port 1 shows link light, port 2 shows nothing. Solutions tried; Tried switching cables switching cable direction reseating Xircom card uninstalling/reinstalling Xircom card switching ports on switch replacing switch with D-Link Router updating to Xircom's final release of drivers for this product adjusted driver properties page, by choosing the configure tab, and setting the duplex and speed (reset after that failed) disabled ics (re-enabled after that failed) Modem is fully functional on this card but LAN simply distributes "network cable unplugged message" Have I tried it all??? Can I rule the card bad? Thanks for any input [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at 7:43 am Posted by Oscar (1 messages posted) I looked to apply this solution and there was no WINS Client in the services window. Should this client be installed? On Monday, December 15, 2003 at 7:17 pm, Jay Chandler wrote: >Hi, Here is an idea. Stop the "WINS Client" - Service > >Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services > Wins Client > "Stop" > >Then Right Click Switch to Manual. > >I have a DSL carrier that if I have the WINS CLient running (Which XP loads by default) >it will cause the Network Cable Unplugged error to flash in and out. >This should work like a miracle cure. Stop the service and it all works. Start the >service and it starts to error. >Good luck. ~Jay [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 4:02 pm Posted by Maxicomm (2 messages posted) Hi, Did u check out my message for 11/12/03 ... maxicomm ??? ... sounds like it might just be a fix 4 u ?!?!?! JD On Monday, January 19, 2004 at 5:52 pm, jxdesign wrote: > >Still no solution to this problem... > >This is on a Dell Latitude CPx 650/XP Home with a xircom cardbus ethernet 10/100+modem >RBEM56G-100 > >I have connected my desktop and laptop together on a ethernet network, cat5e cable >(not crossover) from ethernet port on desktop to port 1 on a Gigafast switch. Cat >5e cable from port 2 on Gigafast switch to Xircom cardbus 100+modem 56 PCMCIA card >in my laptop. Laptop generates "network cable unplugged message" and has a red "x" >through the LAN. Desktop LAN appears to be fully functional. Port 1 shows link light, >port 2 shows nothing. >Solutions tried; >Tried switching cables >switching cable direction >reseating Xircom card >uninstalling/reinstalling Xircom card >switching ports on switch >replacing switch with D-Link Router >updating to Xircom's final release of drivers for this product >adjusted driver properties page, by choosing the configure tab, and setting the duplex >and speed (reset after that failed) >disabled ics (re-enabled after that failed) >Modem is fully functional on this card but LAN simply distributes "network cable >unplugged message" > >Have I tried it all??? Can I rule the card bad? >Thanks for any input > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at 6:28 pm Posted by Powcha (3 messages posted) It's fixed!! I just installed the cumulative IE6 SP1 security patch and the double page down problem has gone away. On Thursday, January 15, 2004 at 1:46 pm, powcha wrote: >Still no solution on the network cable unplugged message (note that it does disable >the network connection). > >The double page down scroll issue may be as a result of Q824145. > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Saturday, February 7, 2004 at 12:23 pm Posted by William Kreider (2 messages posted) For those of you having problems with the "Network cable is Unplugged" 1. If you are connecting from computer to computer ..A make sure you are using a crossover cable .... for instructions on creating your own cat 5e .... crossover cable please go to the following address .... http://www.lanshack.com/make-cat5E.asp ..B If you still have problems connecting to another .... computer take a quick look at part 3 at the bottom 2. If you are trying to connect to the internet via any ... Of the following devices then you DO NOT need a ... crossover cable. Use a straight through cable. .... 2a Router .... 2b Switch .... 2c Hub ....... A Please note that this does not apply if you are ....... trying to connect other devices such a another ....... Switch, Hub or Router to an already existing item 3. Please note that when dealing with this particular ... problem I have found that for a majority of the ... users all that needs to be done is upgrade the ... device drivers for your LAN card. If your Card is ... Integrated (Or you can't remove it as it is built ... into the motherboard) then check to see if you ... have another Network connection showing up ... it will generaly have numbers in it coresponding to ... the type of southbridge you have on your ... motherboard. By disabling this in your control panel ... and then checking to see if you can connect will ... tell you that your device drivers are either not ... installed properly or the most up to date driver is ... not installed. In either case you can safely disable ... device in the control panel with any further problems ... or risk to the Operating System. FYI: Always keep up to date at Windows Update Site this will assist you in keeping your system from having problems. If you need any further information concerning the southbridge or you are still unable to connect and get the "Network Cable Unplugged" please repost with specific information pertaining to your System I hope this helps most of you out with your problem! MadHatt30 On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:12 am, Robin wrote: >I have a question about Connect >to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network: >(Reposting this with a corrected subject) >We just bought a new computer with an A7N266-VM mother board and installed windows >XP. We tried to setup a > network to a computer running windows 95 (didn't work) and >a laptop running windows ME (didn't work). As far as we > can tell devices are enabled, internet cable is good and is >connected properly, ethernet driver is installed. However, on > the network connection information, we get a message saying >the cable is unplugged. Any help would be > appreciated. > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at 6:40 am Posted by Wily (1 messages posted) I have exactly te same board and problem withW2K. It seems to happen after odd crashes (which seem to happen fairly regularly with this board!) Removing the power cable whilst shut down before restarting seems to help. Have been through all the other checks in this thread to no avail. On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:12 am, Robin wrote: >I have a question about Connect >to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network: >(Reposting this with a corrected subject) >We just bought a new computer with an A7N266-VM mother board and installed windows >XP. We tried to setup a > network to a computer running windows 95 (didn't work) and >a laptop running windows ME (didn't work). As far as we > can tell devices are enabled, internet cable is good and is >connected properly, ethernet driver is installed. However, on > the network connection information, we get a message saying >the cable is unplugged. Any help would be > appreciated. > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 3:12 pm Posted by Mike (2 messages posted) I'm relieved this problem isn't just my own, but I have a new twist on it. As of 2 days ago, my network was working fine. just my computer plugged into the cable modem through the router. Then I went and installed Red Hat 9 to dual boot with XP Home. Went through all this hassle of recompiling the kernel and compiling the driver for my NIC (AsusTek/Broadcom 4400 integrated), and presto, red hat connects to the net just fine. THEN, I boot into XP, and lo and behold I get the "a network cable is unplugged" error. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the hardware, the drivers, everything. unplugged the computer and let windows find the NIC on its own, all to no avail. So.. anyone seen this one yet? [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, February 26, 2004 at 1:09 pm Posted by haingu (1 messages posted) I am setting up a wireless network with a D-Link 614+ router-access point and DSL ISP. 1. Cable: Modem-Router-Desk Top PC, working fine. OS: XP Pro 2. Gigafast wireless ethernet adapter on Desktop, Win 2000, working after using the below procedure. 3. Gigafast wireless ethernet adapter on Dell Inspiron Laptop, XP Home. Connected, good signal strength, but cannot get to the Internet. I appreciate receiving any input how to go about with this one. On Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at 5:07 pm, sandeep wrote: > >Hi > Remove the nic physically from the system, restrat the system and boot without the >nic. Then trun off the system and reset the nic. > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, February 29, 2004 at 2:07 am Posted by HObit (1 messages posted) well I tried what you suggested and as simple as it was... turning my laptop off and then unplugging the power chord for a lil more than 20 min...worked... I'm in shock that it could have been resolved so easily though...but thank you all for your help and goodluck to those of you who are still having problems... - hobit On Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at 12:28 pm, Harley wrote: >This is what I was told to do by my cable company after a clean install of XP on >my computer when I recieved the error "network cable unplugged". This " fix" was >easy and worked PERFECT ! The cable company told me this happens ALOT with XP and >that by following this simple instruction 9 times out of 10 it will work perfectly. > This is what you do. Make sure when you have your modem connected to the computer >the lights are all on first. ( this means your modem is working properly and your >drivers are probably installed properly as well ). Then : SHUT DOWN your computer >completely. UNPLUG the power cord from the tower ( the PC itself ). Leave the computer >off and unplugged for at least 15 minutes to a half hour. Plug the power cord back >into the tower > ( your PC ) and turn the computer back on. Your problem should be fixed as long >as the computer was originally showing the Network Card and as long as your drivers >were installed. Fixed mine like a charm. >I was back on the internet as easy as 1-2-3! Hope this works as easy for you as >it did for me > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at 5:57 pm Posted by Tawmis (1 messages posted) Essentially having the same issue. I have an IBM Desktop. Worked like a charm. I have three computers going into a router (2 with WINXP, one with W2K). I just installed a TV VIDEO (WinTV Go) card into the IBM. Suddenly, the Ethernet Card isn't working. Having worked with a cable modem ISP, I did all the standard things - 1. Removed the card, to make sure it wasn't causing an issue. No resolution. 2. Ensured the card wasn't causing any conflicts in the device manager. 3. Swapped the cable out with my laptop (W2k), which connects fine (to ensure the cable was fine), and still no resolution. I have even downloaded the latest drivers (using my laptop, burning the drivers to CD then installing them on the IBM Desktop). Still no resolution. When I run the DIAG I found, all the tests pass, save for LINK. I have the NETWORK CABLE UNPLUGGED and when I check via DOS, it simply reads MEDIA DISCONNECTED. Sadly, it's a built in NIC, so I can't remove it and try another PCI slot. I've tried everything that has come to mind, even countless restarts, and what not, and I am... out of ideas. A friend of mine had mentioned, it might take a registry type fix; but I can't find any such fix on the web. The odd thing is, the LED on the NIC on the IBM - both lights are solid. Now if I remember correctly, the green LED remained solid while the orange flickered. It's not doing that anymore. So I am at a complete loss. Any tips and suggestions will gladly be accepted! :-) [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, March 28, 2004 at 6:35 pm Posted by J Morales (1 messages posted) This is a trojan! Dont bother to replace cables, reset cards, replace hubs, or checking phone lines...this is a trojan...unfortunately, I dont know how to fix it! It is driving me nuts... McAfee nor Norton can fix it... all we can do is call Bill Gates.... On Saturday, February 7, 2004 at 12:23 pm, William Kreider wrote: >For those of you having problems with the "Network cable is Unplugged" > >1. If you are connecting from computer to computer >..A make sure you are using a crossover cable >.... for instructions on creating your own cat 5e >.... crossover cable please go to the following address >.... http://www.lanshack.com/make-cat5E.asp >..B If you still have problems connecting to another >.... computer take a quick look at part 3 at the bottom > >2. If you are trying to connect to the internet via any >... Of the following devices then you DO NOT need a >... crossover cable. Use a straight through cable. >.... 2a Router >.... 2b Switch >.... 2c Hub >....... A Please note that this does not apply if you are >....... trying to connect other devices such a another >....... Switch, Hub or Router to an already existing item > >3. Please note that when dealing with this particular >... problem I have found that for a majority of the >... users all that needs to be done is upgrade the >... device drivers for your LAN card. If your Card is >... Integrated (Or you can't remove it as it is built >... into the motherboard) then check to see if you >... have another Network connection showing up >... it will generaly have numbers in it coresponding to >... the type of southbridge you have on your >... motherboard. By disabling this in your control panel >... and then checking to see if you can connect will >... tell you that your device drivers are either not >... installed properly or the most up to date driver is >... not installed. In either case you can safely disable >... device in the control panel with any further problems >... or risk to the Operating System. > >FYI: Always keep up to date at Windows Update Site this will assist you in keeping >your system from having problems. > >If you need any further information concerning the southbridge or you are still unable >to connect and get the "Network Cable Unplugged" please repost with specific information >pertaining to your System > >I hope this helps most of you out with your problem! > >MadHatt30 > > >On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:12 am, Robin wrote: >>I have a question about Connect >>to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network: >>(Reposting this with a corrected subject) >>We just bought a new computer with an A7N266-VM mother board and installed windows >>XP. We tried to setup a >> network to a computer running windows 95 (didn't work) and >>a laptop running windows ME (didn't work). As far as we >> can tell devices are enabled, internet cable is good and is >>connected properly, ethernet driver is installed. However, on >> the network connection information, we get a message saying >>the cable is unplugged. Any help would be >> appreciated. >> > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Friday, April 9, 2004 at 8:15 pm Posted by Killer Piggzz (1 messages posted) In Device Manager, find the Intel Pro 100 XX adapter and view it's properties. Click the Settings tabs and disable the Auto-Adapt feature. On Monday, December 1, 2003 at 3:03 am, Vince Marchant wrote: >At the risk of adding more problems and no solutions...I also have this problem. >Dell Dimension destop with built-in Intel Pro/100 VE NIC connecting to a D-Link DSL >Hub/Router. I am getting the "Network Cable Unplugged" message despite changing speed >settings and everything else suggested here. I know the cable and hub are OK because >I can use the same cable in my notebook and it's fine. > >This is driving me insane. Short of a physical problem with the onboard NIC, I don't >know what could be wrong.......HELP!!!!!! (please) > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at 5:56 am Posted by njdrood (1 messages posted) Correct this by removing the following entry in the registry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{7007ACCF-3202-11D1-AAD2-00805FC1270E} The other solution is to use Red Hat and tell Microsoft to go to Hades On Saturday, December 27, 2003 at 4:46 pm, Andrew wrote: >Im losing sleep, hair and sanity over this issue. Im running Windows XP pro, have >a perfectly good Ethernet network card with a perfectly good crossover cable, can >i for the life of me network? oh no, all ive ever got, ever, is 'network cable unplugged' >and doing an 'ipconfig /all' through command, i get 'media disconnected', now ive >tried running the virus checker for the trojan mentioned elsewhere, no virus, ive >tried modifying the registry to disable media sense, no change, dammit ive tried >all the proposed solutions, bought new cards, new crossover cables, all to no avail. > I have no on board networking (so i cant disable it) all i have is a dynamite usb >broadband modem that uses an atm connection (ive also removed the modem and its drivers >to see if anything was conflicting, nope) i am seriously at the end of my tether >with this issue, and any help would be GREATLY appreciated. > > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 3:19 pm Posted by Emily (3 messages posted) I am having a similar problem with a notebook computer using a Belkin wireless adapter and router. So far it happens only when I put the notebook on a particular card table. Could the metal bars of the card table be interfering with the wireless signal? [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Monday, April 19, 2004 at 4:07 pm Posted by terry farrant (1 messages posted) I have a bit of a twist. Ocassionaly i get the bubble and message 'network cable unplugged' under the heading 'local area connection' but only when i go to the Palm site. after a few seconds another message appears sayin 'network cable connected" but i still can't get onto the Palm site. We have router and a cable connection and recently the same thing happened to my wife's computer but to a different site, one she has been access for months. What's this all about? On Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 3:19 pm, Emily wrote: >I am having a similar problem with a notebook computer using a Belkin wireless adapter >and router. So far it happens only when I put the notebook on a particular card >table. Could the metal bars of the card table be interfering with the wireless signal? [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 2:57 pm Posted by CAG (1 messages posted) This sound just like my problem. I have a dual boot Linux/XP computer, with an integrated ethernet card on an ASUS motherboard. The card works fine in Linux, but I get the "network cable disconnected" in XP. I wasn't the one who set the computer up, so I can't give info on how the Linux or XP was installed. On Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 3:12 pm, Mike wrote: >I'm relieved this problem isn't just my own, but I have a new twist on it. > >As of 2 days ago, my network was working fine. just my computer plugged into the >cable modem through the router. Then I went and installed Red Hat 9 to dual boot >with XP Home. Went through all this hassle of recompiling the kernel and compiling >the driver for my NIC (AsusTek/Broadcom 4400 integrated), and presto, red hat connects >to the net just fine. > >THEN, I boot into XP, and lo and behold I get the "a network cable is unplugged" >error. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the hardware, the drivers, everything. unplugged >the computer and let windows find the NIC on its own, all to no avail. > >So.. anyone seen this one yet? [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 3:07 pm Posted by Mike (2 messages posted) - The only thing I've found that works for this is to power off the computer entirely, sometimes I even have to unplug the #$^#@!^$ thing, let it sit for 10 minutes, and restart, then XP notices the card and cable are intact. Warm boots give me the "network cable unplugged", and leaving it off for less than ~10 minutes doesn't fix the problem. this is just tapped. On Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 2:57 pm, CAG wrote: >This sound just like my problem. I have a dual boot Linux/XP computer, with an integrated >ethernet card on an ASUS motherboard. The card works fine in Linux, but I get the >"network cable disconnected" in XP. > >I wasn't the one who set the computer up, so I can't give info on how the Linux or >XP was installed. > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] "a network cable is unplugged" Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 9:24 pm Posted by peter (1 messages posted) I run Windows-XP-Pro and repeatedly got the pop-up error message "A network cable is unplugged". I was unable to go online with Netscape, IE, or any other program. However, everything was fine after a few minutes ... only to recur several minutes later. The MS KnowledgeBase provided no help. After fiddling with hardware to no avail, I decided to turn off the "security" button on Symantec Personal Firewall (2003). This worked! Unfortunately, the Symantec web site provided no documentation of this problem. I would guess there is a setting in the Symantec program that needs to be changed. Any ideas? [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at 12:09 pm Posted by Luis Barcelo (1 messages posted) Hi, I´m writing from Argentina so my english is nor the best. I had the same problem connecting two PC´s thru Ethernet cards with a crossed-over cable. Fixed it establishing a connection speed of 10 Mbps full duplex(instead of 100 Mbps) in one of the cards. The other may be left in auto-negotiation. Seems that the cross-over cable is not good enough for hig-speed communication. On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:32 am, Casey wrote: >Hi , if your trying to go card to card (no hub , router or switch) then you need >a crossover network cable or you will get no link lights and the os's will report >the "unplugged". Best I can do with the info you gave. Case > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, June 6, 2004 at 4:18 am Posted by thargoid (1 messages posted) I've had exactly the same problem, and i finally got it solved. The problem is with the winxp driver for your ethernet card. I have an ASUS motherboard with an onboard broadcom ethernet card. When I downloaded the latest driver from http://www.broadcom.com it solved this problem for me. On Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 3:07 pm, Mike wrote: >- The only thing I've found that works for this is to power off the computer entirely, >sometimes I even have to unplug the #$^#@!^$ thing, let it sit for 10 minutes, and >restart, then XP notices the card and cable are intact. Warm boots give me the "network >cable unplugged", and leaving it off for less than ~10 minutes doesn't fix the problem. > > this is just tapped. > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Friday, June 11, 2004 at 10:31 am Posted by Shawn (1 messages posted) Go to your network connection (local area connection), double click on it, Properties, Configure, Advanced tab, set value to 10baseT Full_Duplex. I've found no degradation in speed by doing this and it will solve the unplugged problem. Read something in the past that the connection default is too fast for most cards. Good luck. On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:12 am, Robin wrote: >I have a question about Connect >to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network: >(Reposting this with a corrected subject) >We just bought a new computer with an A7N266-VM mother board and installed windows >XP. We tried to setup a > network to a computer running windows 95 (didn't work) and >a laptop running windows ME (didn't work). As far as we > can tell devices are enabled, internet cable is good and is >connected properly, ethernet driver is installed. However, on > the network connection information, we get a message saying >the cable is unplugged. Any help would be > appreciated. > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Monday, June 14, 2004 at 8:11 am Posted by Adam (1 messages posted) I've had the problem addressed in this message board ever since visiting a friend and playing with all the network settings on my computer. this is how I solved it. I have a wireless laptop and a wired desktop, both into a router then DSL modem. After trying many of the suggestions listed here, I deleted my MAC network bridge, turned off all of the associated components for a few minutes(router, modem and computers) restarted and it all works without the error. I know earlier I had had problems making both the network and internet work without the network brigde, but somehow the above combination did the trick this time. hope this helps someone On Friday, June 11, 2004 at 10:31 am, Shawn wrote: > >Go to your network connection (local area connection), double click on it, Properties, >Configure, Advanced tab, set value to 10baseT Full_Duplex. I've found no degradation >in speed by doing this and it will solve the unplugged problem. Read something in >the past that the connection default is too fast for most cards. > >Good luck. > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 5:12 am Posted by Francesca (1 messages posted) I am running windows xp and trying to setup a DSL connection, no router or anything. The problem I am having is that when I view my LAN Connection, underneath it, the message says "network cable unplugged". The problem is that I am not networking my computer. I'm not sure if this would have anything to do with it, but we just took this computer off of a wireless network we had running within our home (our roomate moved out and took the wireless equipment with him). I have installed a new ethernet card, but none of the lights on the back are showing up. I have uninstalled all software (I think) relating to the old wireless network. Any ideas or assistance would be appreciated. On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:12 am, Robin wrote: >I have a question about Connect >to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network: >(Reposting this with a corrected subject) >We just bought a new computer with an A7N266-VM mother board and installed windows >XP. We tried to setup a > network to a computer running windows 95 (didn't work) and >a laptop running windows ME (didn't work). As far as we > can tell devices are enabled, internet cable is good and is >connected properly, ethernet driver is installed. However, on > the network connection information, we get a message saying >the cable is unplugged. Any help would be > appreciated. > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 9:02 am Posted by Nick (3 messages posted) I just started having the same problem with the onboard NIC with my Dell Optiplex GX110. I upgradded my operating system from Windows ME to XP Professional and the Unplugged Network Message appeared. I was ready to check it all and order another motherboard from Dell, as tech services was not able to help. Control Panel and system information tells me that the board is working, but nothing I can do can get either a router or a DSL model to recodnize the existance of the integrated NIC. My suspicion is that if I I go back to ME or '98, the problem will solve itself. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 4:33 pm Posted by Nick (3 messages posted) Found the answer and got it working... You need to go to dells downloads for the integrated NIC card and you must select the XP version of the new driver for the card the name of the file is: The link will be named : 3Com 3C905C Integrated Network Card, v. 5.41a, A11 The file will be a 32 bt self extracting file called: ZEDE5A11.EXE Download and run...Immediately the network cable disconnected message goes away. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 8:26 pm Posted by Nick (3 messages posted) This solution stopped working. So I rolled back from XP to ME and the card works, and my broadband router works, and My two computers are shring my DSL connection with no problem. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 7:52 am Posted by Dee (1 messages posted) I have a router connected to a cable modem. One pc is directly connected to the router. It gets the "network connection is unplugged" periodically. (I updated all drivers in the last month) All I do is close this message and I can always get to the internet after it. The other pc is connected by a wireless connection to the router. It also gets this message. Can I disable the eithernet card on that machine since it's not being used? If so, can I do it from the control panel? The wireless connected pc also does a lot of "beep boop" sounds. Nothing seems to be running at this time and is very annoying. It's not connected with being on the internet or not. Has anyone come across this problem as well? On Saturday, February 7, 2004 at 12:23 pm, William Kreider wrote: > >For those of you having problems with the "Network cable is Unplugged" > >1. If you are connecting from computer to computer >..A make sure you are using a crossover cable >.... for instructions on creating your own cat 5e >.... crossover cable please go to the following address >.... http://www.lanshack.com/make-cat5E.asp >..B If you still have problems connecting to another >.... computer take a quick look at part 3 at the bottom > >2. If you are trying to connect to the internet via any >... Of the following devices then you DO NOT need a >... crossover cable. Use a straight through cable. >.... 2a Router >.... 2b Switch >.... 2c Hub >....... A Please note that this does not apply if you are >....... trying to connect other devices such a another >....... Switch, Hub or Router to an already existing item > >3. Please note that when dealing with this particular >... problem I have found that for a majority of the >... users all that needs to be done is upgrade the >... device drivers for your LAN card. If your Card is >... Integrated (Or you can't remove it as it is built >... into the motherboard) then check to see if you >... have another Network connection showing up >... it will generaly have numbers in it coresponding to >... the type of southbridge you have on your >... motherboard. By disabling this in your control panel >... and then checking to see if you can connect will >... tell you that your device drivers are either not >... installed properly or the most up to date driver is >... not installed. In either case you can safely disable >... device in the control panel with any further problems >... or risk to the Operating System. > >FYI: Always keep up to date at Windows Update Site this will assist you in keeping >your system from having problems. > >If you need any further information concerning the southbridge or you are still unable >to connect and get the "Network Cable Unplugged" please repost with specific information >pertaining to your System > >I hope this helps most of you out with your problem! > >MadHatt30 > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Friday, June 18, 2004 at 8:19 am Posted by nazeri222 (1 messages posted) Hello i face similar problem with dell centrino n series laptop.I use dsl connection.It means on the dsl modem is connected to nic.It was fine before and suddenly there is 'cable unplug message'.i have uninstall the driver but it fail.The nic is working proeprely when i use my laptop with router rather than to dsl modem.This never happen in desktop.I am very annoyed with this problem because I have to use dail up when i pay for dsl . Any expert to help me before i sell this dell computer to somebody else Nazeri Malaysia On Friday, July 18, 2003 at 11:13 am, Rob wrote: >I have a Dell Isprion Laptop with a 3COM 3C920 Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller. >A few weeks ago, I started to receive network cable unplugged message. I am use DSL >cable modem. The cable is connected to the modem on one end and my laptop on the >other end. It worked before but now it is not. When I called my ISP, they made me >swapped the cable's direction, then the network was okay but only intermittently. >And every 5 seconds I will get "network cable unplugged" msg. Now it's back to no >network again. Any ideas? > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, June 20, 2004 at 10:36 pm Posted by Robert (1 messages posted) I've been following this discussion for some time. I've had similar problems, and tried just about all the suggestions here to no avail. I have 5 pcs at home on a phoneline network. 2 of the 5 computers regularly and intermittently get the dreaded flashing network cable unplugged problem. IMO, this is a Windows XP problem. I just "downgraded" the most problematic pc to Windows 98se and no more problems. I think the problem is with xp combined with certain hardware or chipsets, etc. I don't know if sp2 will have a fix. Win98 or me might be a good solution for this problem at present. On Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 8:26 pm, Nick wrote: > >This solution stopped working. So I rolled back from XP to ME and the card works, >and my broadband router works, and My two computers are shring my DSL connection >with no problem. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - an end to the madness Monday, June 28, 2004 at 9:21 am Posted by Jessie (1 messages posted) Ok guys, I tried almost every single option here, and this is definitely a Microsoft issue. I have 2 pc's and 1 laptop all running XP. Both PCs had SP 1 installed on them-- the laptop did not. Both PCs experienced this ridiculously annoying error, however, my laptop never did. As well, I use the auto updates on the PCs, but not the laptop. It doesn't matter if I connect my laptop wirelessly or not, still won't get the error. After installing SP2, the issue resolved itself immediately. COINCIDENCE? Yeah, right. Give it a shot people, what's the worst that could happen? You can always unistall or system restore. As for me, I'm happy again. On Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 9:24 am, Maxicomm wrote: >Greetings fellow sufferers of the darn, "Network Cable Unplugged!" ... >I've just finished a heavy session with Dell's email support ... and am happy report >that this problem on my Inspiron 2500 is now resolved !! >One important point to remember is that ICS (internet connection sharing) is an absolute >no, no and must be disabled for all networking under XP !!! >So without further messing, here is the contents of the email from Dell that solved >this problem for me, at least. HOPE IT HELPS U " !!!!! > >Hello, > >Thank you for contacting Dell Hardware E-Support and Services. > >I have gone through your issue and feel that the following information will help >you. > >Reseat the mini-PCI card.* - L2 chassis > >To reseat the mini-PCI card, follow the steps below: > >Locate the smaller of the two removable panels on the bottom of the computer. Use >a small Phillips (#1) to remove the screw. Lift off the cover. Push outward on the >two retaining clips. Once the clips release, the card will pop up at an angle. >Disconnect the wiring harness and carefully pull the card out of its socket. >Reseat the card, following the above steps in reverse order. > >NOTE: For additional information regarding how to reseat the mini-PCI card, refer >to the Online User Guide in the resources above. > ><<<<<< THIS IS THE MAIN BIT >>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >Hard set the media type in Windows. (2000/XP) > >To hard set the media type, perform the following steps: > >Right-click My Computer. >The My Computer menu appears. >Click Manage. >The Computer Management window appears. >Click to choose Device Manager from the list in the left-hand pane. >Click the (+) symbol to the left of Network adapters in the right- hand pane. >Double-click the network adapter. >The Network Properties window appears. >Click the Advanced tab. >Change the connection speed (the name of the setting may be different according to >the card manufacturer and/or driver version) >If the hub is a 10/100/1000 auto-switching hub, configure the card for 10Mb. >If the hub is a 1000Mb only hub, configure the card for 1000Mb. If the hub is a 100Mb >only hub, configure the card for 100Mb. If the hub is a 10Mb only hub, configure >the card for 10Mb. >Configure the card for half duplex (the name of the setting may be different according >to the card manufacturer and/or driver >version.) >Click the Apply button and then click OK. >The Network Properties window closes. >Restart the computer. > >.... and don't forget to disable ICS !!!!!!!! >Right click My Computer >left click on Manage >select Services & Applications >click on the + next to it and select Services >in the list in the right side of the window select ICS (its in the long form not >short hand like ICS) > right click for properties and select disable >Then click out back to the desktop and restart the machine >GOOD LUCK !! > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - an end to the madness Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 3:07 am Posted by Tesseract (1 messages posted) I also tried almost everything and I'm echoing Jessie - definitely a Microsoft issue. After installing SP2 AND the latest driver for my network card, I finally got it to work. Why then, I don't know. Every other computer in my domain upgraded just fine without this hassle; and more than one is using the same card and configuration. My suggestion - try everything, but start with the latest SPs, drivers, and disabling ICS. Good luck! On Monday, June 28, 2004 at 9:21 am, Jessie wrote: >Ok guys, I tried almost every single option here, and this is definitely a Microsoft >issue. I have 2 pc's and 1 laptop all running XP. Both PCs had SP 1 installed on >them-- the laptop did not. Both PCs experienced this ridiculously annoying error, >however, my laptop never did. As well, I use the auto updates on the PCs, but not >the laptop. It doesn't matter if I connect my laptop wirelessly or not, still won't >get the error. After installing SP2, the issue resolved itself immediately. COINCIDENCE? > Yeah, right. Give it a shot people, what's the worst that could happen? You can >always unistall or system restore. As for me, I'm happy again. > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, July 4, 2004 at 3:13 pm Posted by calvub (1 messages posted) OK. I experienced the same problem when there was a sudden electricity outage. Once the electricity was turned back on, the "Network cable unplugged" message came on. After scanning through many sites, it appears me to that this error are largely cause by improper shutdown or any other possible instantaneous events that might have affected the functioning of the NIC, like lightning or intermittency (even if you try to unplug and plug again). The cure for the problem for me is to switch off the mains to cut out any electricity to the PC. Soft off doesn't solve the issue, you must make sure no electricity (except the battery on your motherboard) gets to the PC. Prior to shutting down the PC, i also upgrade my NIC driver. That might have helped. Hope this helps. However, i believe this solution is not applicable to any serious cause of malfunction due to hardwork breakage or corrupted system file. On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:12 am, Robin wrote: >I have a question about Connect >to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network: >(Reposting this with a corrected subject) >We just bought a new computer with an A7N266-VM mother board and installed windows >XP. We tried to setup a > network to a computer running windows 95 (didn't work) and >a laptop running windows ME (didn't work). As far as we > can tell devices are enabled, internet cable is good and is >connected properly, ethernet driver is installed. However, on > the network connection information, we get a message saying >the cable is unplugged. Any help would be > appreciated. > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 5:14 pm Posted by Chris (1 messages posted) Your right. In my case I have to remove the laptop battery totally replace and reboot. The networking is on the motherboard. I have read a ton of replies all to do with cross wired cables etc. This may not apply often and wont help if there is a real problem but try it. Remember to undo all the changes you tried to get it working. Dont know if this is a firmware / hardware or combination of these problem but it certasinly caused me some grief in the past. Chris UK On Sunday, July 4, 2004 at 3:13 pm, calvub wrote: >OK. I experienced the same problem when there was a sudden electricity outage. Once >the electricity was turned back on, the "Network cable unplugged" message came on. >After scanning through many sites, it appears me to that this error are largely cause >by improper shutdown or any other possible instantaneous events that might have affected >the functioning of the NIC, like lightning or intermittency (even if you try to unplug >and plug again). The cure for the problem for me is to switch off the mains to cut >out any electricity to the PC. Soft off doesn't solve the issue, you must make sure >no electricity (except the battery on your motherboard) gets to the PC. > >Prior to shutting down the PC, i also upgrade my NIC driver. That might have helped. > >Hope this helps. > >However, i believe this solution is not applicable to any serious cause of malfunction >due to hardwork breakage or corrupted system file. > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 6:33 am Posted by Frank Venditti (1 messages posted) This isn't a solution to your problem, but reassurance that someone else has the exact same dilemma. I have one XP and one "98" system connected to a D-Link router, and the 98 system works, but the XP gives me the "cable unplugged" error. On Sunday, December 21, 2003 at 12:07 am, Kaza wrote: > >Hi, I am having the same problem as the people above me. My network connection started >fine then one day, it displayed this message, "network cable unplugged". One of my >computers is running xp the other 98, and the xp one is the one with the problem. >I have tried everything the people above have told me, but nothing works. I have >even re formatted both computers. >PLEASE HELP!!!!!!! > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged --PROBLEM SOLVED FOR ME! Sunday, August 1, 2004 at 2:45 pm Posted by tim dempsey (1 messages posted) Ok guys....Thanks for the help. This issue has been driving me nuts. My wife thinks I am a complete a**hole right now. I have a cable modem running to XP box with ICS enabled it's going to NIC #1 (ADMTEC AN983). Its running in "autosense" mode for advance properties in device manager. It also has a second NIC installed. NIC#2 (REALTEC RTL8139) In Device manager settings are LINK SPEED 10Full Duplex mode. NIC#2 is running to a 4 port hub, to the "link" port specifically(Bay Networks 10bastT) running in "normal"(non uplink) mode. I have second machine that I want to share the internet connection with going to another port on the hub. Then second machine also has a REALTEK NIC exactly the same as the first. It is running Windows server 2003. I have applied the same settings as the other Realtek NIC on the first machine. IT FINALLY WORKS! Both machines can use the internet. The second going through the first. Before, by default the NICS are set to autodetect in the advanced properties of device manager. This simply did not work. On both XP and on Server2003, I got the "network cable unplugged" error. Then, I added the hub and set both Realteks to 10FullDuplex and it finally works. DON'T OVERLOOK THE ADVANCED PROPERTIES SETTINGS IN DEVICE MANAGER. I hope this helps somebody. On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:12 am, Robin wrote: >I have a question about Connect >to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network: >(Reposting this with a corrected subject) >We just bought a new computer with an A7N266-VM mother board and installed windows >XP. We tried to setup a > network to a computer running windows 95 (didn't work) and >a laptop running windows ME (didn't work). As far as we > can tell devices are enabled, internet cable is good and is >connected properly, ethernet driver is installed. However, on > the network connection information, we get a message saying >the cable is unplugged. Any help would be > appreciated. > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at 11:22 am Posted by Andrea (1 messages posted) My computer intermittently (intervals of about 5 seconds) displays "network cable unplugged". It is something to do with my computer alone and not the wiring or router or anything, because other computers using the same plug work fine. I've been told that putting the internet card into a differetn slot might help, but I was wondering if it could possibly be anything else. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 6:52 pm Posted by Brendon Myers (1 messages posted) Here is what fixed my 'network cable is unplugged'. From the XP 'added value' folder read the readme.txt for instructions to add the netbeui protocol to XP. I did and it worked! On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:12 am, Robin wrote: >I have a question about Connect >to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network: >(Reposting this with a corrected subject) >We just bought a new computer with an A7N266-VM mother board and installed windows >XP. We tried to setup a > network to a computer running windows 95 (didn't work) and >a laptop running windows ME (didn't work). As far as we > can tell devices are enabled, internet cable is good and is >connected properly, ethernet driver is installed. However, on > the network connection information, we get a message saying >the cable is unplugged. Any help would be > appreciated. > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 5:20 pm Posted by Brendan Simon (1 messages posted) I have a oldish Dell machine with a 3COM 3C905C-TXM card. I had Win2K installed for years and I never had 1 network problem. I decided to install to WinXP (complete fresh install including formatting of HD) now I get the infamous network cable unplugged problem Nothing hardware has changed!!! ie. same cables and network switch. The only way I can get the network card to see the switch is to power cycle the switch. Unfortunately when I reboot the machine I am back to square one and have to power cyle the switch again. VERY ANNOYING!!! I have installed the latest 3COM drivers that I could find and that seemed to make it worse if anything. I am going to try moving PCI slots but I can't figure out for the life of me why this should work. I've tried setting the driver to fixed speeds (100Full, 100Half, 10Full & 10Half) but I can't get any of them to work. Any ideas??? Brendan Simon. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, October 28, 2004 at 11:35 am Posted by Donna Jay (2 messages posted) What do you mean by power cycle the switch? I'm having the same problem everyone else is and suspect that it is an xp problem. Both of my computers are xp, but the one with the network cable unplugged is hooked up through the phone line (hpna) through a 2wire pc portal, not a nic card. There is no way to set the 10/100/1000 mb with this adapter. I think it must automatically be set since it is a 10 mb adapter. It's been working fine since I bought it in May and just in the past week and a half I've been getting the network cable unplugged bubble intermittently then last night it is permanent and that computer can not hook up to the internet at all now. I've tried several fixes mentioned here and still nothing. Any other ideas? On Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 5:20 pm, Brendan Simon wrote: >I have a oldish Dell machine with a 3COM 3C905C-TXM card. I had Win2K installed >for years and I never had 1 network problem. I decided to install to WinXP (complete >fresh install including formatting of HD) now I get the infamous network cable unplugged >problem >Nothing hardware has changed!!! ie. same cables and network switch. > >The only way I can get the network card to see the switch is to power cycle the switch. > Unfortunately when I reboot the machine I am back to square one and have to power >cyle the switch again. VERY ANNOYING!!! > >I have installed the latest 3COM drivers that I could find and that seemed to make >it worse if anything. > >I am going to try moving PCI slots but I can't figure out for the life of me why >this should work. > >I've tried setting the driver to fixed speeds (100Full, 100Half, 10Full & 10Half) >but I can't get any of them to work. > >Any ideas??? > >Brendan Simon. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Saturday, October 30, 2004 at 4:58 pm Posted by Erwin (1 messages posted) I am amazed ! I worked throughout a whole night to solve the "network cable unplugged" problem, and then I stumbled across this message. I tried it, and it worked ! Just like that ! Whoever wrote this message : I love you, marry me ! On Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at 12:28 pm, Harley wrote: >This is what I was told to do by my cable company after a clean install of XP on >my computer when I recieved the error "network cable unplugged". This " fix" was >easy and worked PERFECT ! The cable company told me this happens ALOT with XP and >that by following this simple instruction 9 times out of 10 it will work perfectly. > This is what you do. Make sure when you have your modem connected to the computer >the lights are all on first. ( this means your modem is working properly and your >drivers are probably installed properly as well ). Then : SHUT DOWN your computer >completely. UNPLUG the power cord from the tower ( the PC itself ). Leave the computer >off and unplugged for at least 15 minutes to a half hour. Plug the power cord back >into the tower > ( your PC ) and turn the computer back on. Your problem should be fixed as long >as the computer was originally showing the Network Card and as long as your drivers >were installed. Fixed mine like a charm. >I was back on the internet as easy as 1-2-3! Hope this works as easy for you as >it did for me > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Monday, November 1, 2004 at 10:47 am Posted by Donna Jay (2 messages posted) This also worked for me, sort of. What I did was roll back the second computer using system restore to a date before this problem was happening. Then I shut down both computers, unplugged them overnight, and started them again in the morning. It worked, they were networked again! Mine was a more difficult problem because the second computer is using an HPNA adapter, and I haven't found any answers specific to that. Most of the answers are about the improper cable being used on ethernet networks instead of phoneline networks. I guess the advice I would give people is to use the answer we did, if your network had worked at one time and stopped working with the "a network cable is unplugged" message. Otherwise, if it has never worked, and it's an ethernet connection, either use straight cable and a router, or use crossover cable for direct connection between two computers. On Saturday, October 30, 2004 at 4:58 pm, Erwin wrote: >I am amazed ! >I worked throughout a whole night to solve the "network cable unplugged" problem, >and then I stumbled across this message. >I tried it, and it worked ! Just like that ! >Whoever wrote this message : I love you, marry me ! > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at 8:32 am Posted by steve schardin (1 messages posted) I solved it for my system. I have read all the prior posts, and have tried everything, virus removal, re-installing NIC, moving NIC to new slot, the last resort but should have been my first, change the cable. No connection drops now! I think the old cable was not bad, just not "clicking" in when inserted in NIC. I only got the "network cable unplugged" msg when doing bandwidth speed tests or downloading. I think the old connection was not just "good enough". On Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 3:19 pm, Emily wrote: >I am having a similar problem with a notebook computer using a Belkin wireless adapter >and router. So far it happens only when I put the notebook on a particular card >table. Could the metal bars of the card table be interfering with the wireless signal? [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at 11:09 am Posted by Daniel (1 messages posted) If you are having a problem with Network Cable Is Unplugged but the cable is plugged in - Power down your computer - Power down your modem - Then plugging the cable into a different port. It should work On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:12 am, Robin wrote: >I have a question about Connect >to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network: >(Reposting this with a corrected subject) >We just bought a new computer with an A7N266-VM mother board and installed windows >XP. We tried to setup a > network to a computer running windows 95 (didn't work) and >a laptop running windows ME (didn't work). As far as we > can tell devices are enabled, internet cable is good and is >connected properly, ethernet driver is installed. However, on > the network connection information, we get a message saying >the cable is unplugged. Any help would be > appreciated. > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged-FIXED!!! Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at 1:38 pm Posted by Devo6 (2 messages posted) Almost insane... Gateway Profile 5 with Intel Pro/100 VE NIC -- integrated on I/O Daughtercard. Trying to connect to D-Link 4-port Router. "Cable unplugged" No link at all. Exhausted EVERY possibility. Reinstalled XP, SP2, New NIC drivers, BIOS Flash, even video drivers...you name it. Nothing worked. Finally, I thought, well what if I disable the RS232 (LAN) port in the BIOS, reboot and then renable it (sort of like taking out the NIC on a PCI card and putting it back in). While the machine was shut down I also took a cotton swab and some alcohol and cleaned the pins on the RS232 port. Rebooted and IT WORKS. Oi, yai, yai! Can you believe that? Not sure if the BIOS enable/disable or the cleaning was it. But am I relieved. Good Luck! On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:12 am, Robin wrote: >I have a question about Connect >to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network: >(Reposting this with a corrected subject) >We just bought a new computer with an A7N266-VM mother board and installed windows >XP. We tried to setup a > network to a computer running windows 95 (didn't work) and >a laptop running windows ME (didn't work). As far as we > can tell devices are enabled, internet cable is good and is >connected properly, ethernet driver is installed. However, on > the network connection information, we get a message saying >the cable is unplugged. Any help would be > appreciated. > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at 4:31 pm Posted by Devo6 (2 messages posted) Need to follow up. I should have mentioned that Gateway had a documented issue with my Profile 6 that described the loss of a link with this particular machine. The fix was to upgrade to the most current BIOS. But the instructions were to simply restore the defaults and reboot. That did not work. I did not get a link until I disabled the "LAN" peripheral setting in the new BIOS and then rebooted and then booted again and enabled it. On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:12 am, Robin wrote: >I have a question about Connect >to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network: >(Reposting this with a corrected subject) >We just bought a new computer with an A7N266-VM mother board and installed windows >XP. We tried to setup a > network to a computer running windows 95 (didn't work) and >a laptop running windows ME (didn't work). As far as we > can tell devices are enabled, internet cable is good and is >connected properly, ethernet driver is installed. However, on > the network connection information, we get a message saying >the cable is unplugged. Any help would be > appreciated. > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at 3:29 am Posted by Yochanan (1 messages posted) bs"d I rebooted to the BIOS setup, and disabled the onboard LAN card in the BIOS setup. Then rebooted to XP. Then closed the machine and rebooted a second time, reenabled the LAN card in BIOS setup, and rebooted-- so far it seems to be working better. Thanks for the great tips! On Saturday, September 6, 2003 at 12:03 am, Sophie wrote: >Hi, Kim, >After disabled the LAN connection, I couldn't delete it. Delete button is not enabled. >After enabled the LAN connection, it is showing as red X and message "network cable >was unplugged". >Any other tips, please? I am still looking for help. > >Thanks a lot. > > > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at 2:44 pm Posted by roberttosa (1 messages posted) The answer is probably not high tech. If you have a laptop and plug and unplug your laptop a lot. Well computer manufacturers and cable makers don''t work to close tolerances. In order to connect to the internet your cbale and your computer have to make a connection. Wiggle the cable and if the error message goes away that is the problem. Now how do solve. I simply broke a toothpick in half and wiggle the connectors until they made a connection, I held it one hand and carefully pushed the toothpick in until the cable was tight. When I disconnect my cable, I just make sure I have a supply of toothpicks. On Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at 4:31 pm, Devo6 wrote: >Need to follow up. I should have mentioned that Gateway had a documented issue with >my Profile 6 that described the loss of a link with this particular machine. The >fix was to upgrade to the most current BIOS. But the instructions were to simply >restore the defaults and reboot. That did not work. I did not get a link until I >disabled the "LAN" peripheral setting in the new BIOS and then rebooted and then >booted again and enabled it. > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Friday, February 18, 2005 at 6:13 pm Posted by Billy Shears (6 messages posted) Here's my tale of woe: I've been using a linksys WRT54G router for my computer to hook up to my comcast cable modem. This is a wired connection btw. Anyway, every now and then the bubble at the right of the taskbar comes up and says "Local Area Connection 3 (and underneath) A network cable is unplugged." and disappears within a second. Internet access isn't hampered, but when I'm playing an online computer game for instance, say UT2004, the action will freeze for a few seconds, i.e. people will be running in midplace, rockets will be frozen in midair, and if I'm in some kind of vehicle, it'll go in whatever direction I had it going last, even if I try to move it in a different direction. This will last a few seconds and then I'll be back. This doesn't sound too painful, and I could live with it, but it happens so often that it gets really annoying. Thought it might be the firmware on my router, but have been upgrading as they've been releasing, and still no luck. Here's the weird part(s): I tried directly hooking my PC to the modem to see if it actually was the router, and my gaming connections weren't hampered at all. When I tried to use Internet Explorer, however, the pages would take about 5-10 seconds to load, as opposed to 1 when I had it going through the router. So gaming improves when I have it going directly to the modem, but internet access and instance messenging programs (AIM, MSN) work better when I have it going through the router. This doesn't even make sense to me, logically. How can my internet connection be better while going through the router than when directly connected to the modem? Shouldn't, logically, the connection be either the same or worse? I'm running Windows XP, have the WRT54G router with latest firmware, and a DCM425 modem. Any help would be......very....helpful. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 9:41 pm Posted by Dwayne O (4 messages posted) Hey Billy... I have just gone through the same kind of thing. I started off with the WRT54G and was having the same problem you are having. Also, i was using it for wireless G with my laptop and that didnt work very well either... I researched extensively on the internet and came to the conclusion that the WRT54G was one of the lowest recommended routers. Apparently Linksys has had major issues for some time now, although, there is some hope that things will improve since Cisco bought Linksys. At any rate, I took back my WRT54G and bought a D-Link DI-624 router. The wireless works much better although there are still some intermittant problems. Ive learned that this may have somthing to do with interference from wireless telephone devices running in the same frequency rage as the router (2.4GHz). I still occasionally get a "network cable unplugged" error message with my tower PC wired connection, but, it is very rare... Only happens every few days... I still have yet to find a definative answer for the network cable unplugged error message. I seem to get it regardless of the router I use, just to varying extents. There may be some merit in the fact that my network cables and ports on my NIC are old (3-4 years) and may just be dirty.. A quick cleaning with a Q-Tip and alcohol might help... I can however make a definitive comment on your second issue with web pages being slower with the router out of the loop. The router's default setting is to "Use router as a DNS cache". With the router between your computer and your modem, it caches DNS calls, which, makes web page surfing faster. With your computer connected directly to the modem with NO router, there is no DNS caching. So, every time you "ask" for a web page, you computer must wait for your providers DNS server to give it information, making internet browsing slightly slower at times.. DNS caching is one of the nice "bonuses" of using a router. I sure hope i can sovle this "network cable unplugged" thing... It may have something to do with your NIC advanced properties being set to "autosense"... I might tweak that a bit and see if the problem goes away.. Then again, as I mentioned before, it might just be a dirty connection.. Dwayne On Friday, February 18, 2005 at 6:13 pm, Billy Shears wrote: >Here's my tale of woe: I've been using a linksys WRT54G router for my computer to >hook up to my comcast cable modem. This is a wired connection btw. Anyway, every >now and then the bubble at the right of the taskbar comes up and says "Local Area >Connection 3 (and underneath) A network cable is unplugged." and disappears within >a second. > >Internet access isn't hampered, but when I'm playing an online computer game for >instance, say UT2004, the action will freeze for a few seconds, i.e. people will >be running in midplace, rockets will be frozen in midair, and if I'm in some kind >of vehicle, it'll go in whatever direction I had it going last, even if I try to >move it in a different direction. This will last a few seconds and then I'll be back. >This doesn't sound too painful, and I could live with it, but it happens so often >that it gets really annoying. > >Thought it might be the firmware on my router, but have been upgrading as they've >been releasing, and still no luck. > >Here's the weird part(s): I tried directly hooking my PC to the modem to see if it >actually was the router, and my gaming connections weren't hampered at all. When >I tried to use Internet Explorer, however, the pages would take about 5-10 seconds >to load, as opposed to 1 when I had it going through the router. So gaming improves >when I have it going directly to the modem, but internet access and instance messenging >programs (AIM, MSN) work better when I have it going through the router. This doesn't >even make sense to me, logically. How can my internet connection be better while >going through the router than when directly connected to the modem? Shouldn't, logically, >the connection be either the same or worse? > >I'm running Windows XP, have the WRT54G router with latest firmware, and a DCM425 >modem. > >Any help would be......very....helpful. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - Possible solution. Friday, February 25, 2005 at 2:54 pm Posted by Dwayne O (4 messages posted) Hello all... I have a bit more information to add to this "network cable unplugged" issue. First, contrary to my previous post, Im not convinced that this error could be due to a "dirty connection", at least on my computer. Reason being: my computer worked fine when plugged directly into the modem... Its only when the router is in the loop that the problem exists. Moving forward, I tried setting the ADVANCED settings for my NIC card to 100BaseTX FULL_DUPLEX rather than "Auto Sense". This did NOT fix the problem on my machine... I finally broke down and called D-Link tech support.. After a long wait, I finally talked to the tech there who recommended that I disable "UPnP" (universal plug and play) and "Gaming Mode". The UPnP mode supposedly allows your router to be plug and play compatable, but, PnP doesnt always work well, especially with older systems and NICs. Upon disabling the above mentioned options, I noticed something interesting. Before the change, when I would sign into MSN messenger, the computer "hung" for a short period of time (ie, i could not minimize or move the MSN window). After a few seconds things resumed normally. However, after disabling the UPnP and Gaming Mode options, MSN messenger does NOT exhibit this "hanging" and works perfectly. I have also not had a "network cable unplugged" message since the change. Although I am not yet totally convinced that this has solved the problem due the fact that the network cable unplugged error is so intermittant, it may be something for you to try. I will wait a few days to see if the problem has truly gone away and let you know... Info: D-Link DI-624 router, firmware 2.50, Windows XP SP2. Dwayne On Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 9:41 pm, Dwayne O wrote: >Hey Billy... I have just gone through the same kind of thing. I started off with >the WRT54G and was having the same problem you are having. Also, i was using it for >wireless G with my laptop and that didnt work very well either... I researched extensively >on the internet and came to the conclusion that the WRT54G was one of the lowest >recommended routers. Apparently Linksys has had major issues for some time now, although, >there is some hope that things will improve since Cisco bought Linksys. At any rate, >I took back my WRT54G and bought a D-Link DI-624 router. The wireless works much >better although there are still some intermittant problems. Ive learned that this >may have somthing to do with interference from wireless telephone devices running >in the same frequency rage as the router (2.4GHz). I still occasionally get a "network >cable unplugged" error message with my tower PC wired connection, but, it is very >rare... Only happens every few days... I still have yet to find a definative answer >for the network cable unplugged error message. I seem to get it regardless of the >router I use, just to varying extents. There may be some merit in the fact that my >network cables and ports on my NIC are old (3-4 years) and may just be dirty.. A >quick cleaning with a Q-Tip and alcohol might help... > >I can however make a definitive comment on your second issue with web pages being >slower with the router out of the loop. The router's default setting is to "Use router >as a DNS cache". With the router between your computer and your modem, it caches >DNS calls, which, makes web page surfing faster. With your computer connected directly >to the modem with NO router, there is no DNS caching. So, every time you "ask" for >a web page, you computer must wait for your providers DNS server to give it information, >making internet browsing slightly slower at times.. DNS caching is one of the nice >"bonuses" of using a router. > >I sure hope i can sovle this "network cable unplugged" thing... It may have something >to do with your NIC advanced properties being set to "autosense"... I might tweak >that a bit and see if the problem goes away.. Then again, as I mentioned before, >it might just be a dirty connection.. > >Dwayne > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - Possible solution. Friday, February 25, 2005 at 6:25 pm Posted by Billy Shears (6 messages posted) Firstly, thanks for the response. :) I tried disabling the UPnP thing, didn't do any good unfortunately. I really hope I don't have to end up replacing the router. Other people's routers work, I'm just wondering what's different between theirs and mine. We've already replaced the modem, and we're just getting tired of it at this point, having tried so many remedies. Also, if I remember correctly, we had a Linksys router, switched to Netgear because the internet would be down for long periods of time (not the kind of problem I'm having now), still got the problems, went back to Linksys, and now am having this problem. Not sure if we'll get the old one again or not if we switch to another one. Thanks for the help, any more help would be much appreciated. ;) On Friday, February 25, 2005 at 2:54 pm, Dwayne O wrote: >Hello all... I have a bit more information to add to this "network cable unplugged" >issue. First, contrary to my previous post, Im not convinced that this error could >be due to a "dirty connection", at least on my computer. Reason being: my computer >worked fine when plugged directly into the modem... Its only when the router is in >the loop that the problem exists. > >Moving forward, I tried setting the ADVANCED settings for my NIC card to 100BaseTX >FULL_DUPLEX rather than "Auto Sense". This did NOT fix the problem on my machine... > >I finally broke down and called D-Link tech support.. After a long wait, I finally >talked to the tech there who recommended that I disable "UPnP" (universal plug and >play) and "Gaming Mode". The UPnP mode supposedly allows your router to be plug and >play compatable, but, PnP doesnt always work well, especially with older systems >and NICs. Upon disabling the above mentioned options, I noticed something interesting. >Before the change, when I would sign into MSN messenger, the computer "hung" for >a short period of time (ie, i could not minimize or move the MSN window). After a >few seconds things resumed normally. However, after disabling the UPnP and Gaming >Mode options, MSN messenger does NOT exhibit this "hanging" and works perfectly. >I have also not had a "network cable unplugged" message since the change. Although >I am not yet totally convinced that this has solved the problem due the fact that >the network cable unplugged error is so intermittant, it may be something for you >to try. > >I will wait a few days to see if the problem has truly gone away and let you know... > >Info: D-Link DI-624 router, firmware 2.50, Windows XP SP2. > >Dwayne > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - Possible solution. Friday, February 25, 2005 at 6:44 pm Posted by Dwayne O (4 messages posted) Hi there, again... :O So I just powered up my computer and I started getting the same "network cable unplugged" error... This time it was really bad.. the router lights could be seen cycling on and off as if the router was rebooting itself and trying over and over... I even tried pulling the power on the router and it still kept happening! The only way I was able to stop the problem was to move my wired connection to port #2 on my router (router has 4 wired ports). After I switched to port number 2, the problem immediately went away and, so far, it has stayed away.. So, it looks like all the remedy items I've discussed here are not fixes... Its seems more and more to me like it is a flakey router... Mine is still under the 30 day return policy so I am going to take it back and exchange for a new one. Dont know if Ill get the same kind or change once again to something new... Starting to run out of options... :) Dwayne On Friday, February 25, 2005 at 6:25 pm, Billy Shears wrote: >Firstly, thanks for the response. :) > >I tried disabling the UPnP thing, didn't do any good unfortunately. I really hope >I don't have to end up replacing the router. Other people's routers work, I'm just >wondering what's different between theirs and mine. We've already replaced the modem, >and we're just getting tired of it at this point, having tried so many remedies. > >Also, if I remember correctly, we had a Linksys router, switched to Netgear because >the internet would be down for long periods of time (not the kind of problem I'm >having now), still got the problems, went back to Linksys, and now am having this >problem. Not sure if we'll get the old one again or not if we switch to another >one. > >Thanks for the help, any more help would be much appreciated. ;) > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - Possible solution. Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 6:55 pm Posted by Dwayne O (4 messages posted) Hey Billy... ive been following another thread on a different board, it seems to be more active than this one... Ive tried several tweaks and changes to try to get my DI-624 router working, but, i still get the network cable unplugged error... there is much more interaction and discussion going on at the broadband site... I would suggest you come over there and check this thread out: http://www.broadbandreports.com/forum/remark,12771145~mode=flat On Friday, February 25, 2005 at 6:44 pm, Dwayne O wrote: >Hi there, again... :O > >So I just powered up my computer and I started getting the same "network cable unplugged" >error... This time it was really bad.. the router lights could be seen cycling on >and off as if the router was rebooting itself and trying over and over... I even >tried pulling the power on the router and it still kept happening! The only way I >was able to stop the problem was to move my wired connection to port #2 on my router >(router has 4 wired ports). After I switched to port number 2, the problem immediately >went away and, so far, it has stayed away.. > >So, it looks like all the remedy items I've discussed here are not fixes... Its seems >more and more to me like it is a flakey router... Mine is still under the 30 day >return policy so I am going to take it back and exchange for a new one. Dont know >if Ill get the same kind or change once again to something new... >Starting to run out of options... > >:) > >Dwayne > > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - Possible solution. Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 8:38 pm Posted by Billy Shears (6 messages posted) Thanks a bunch, I'll check it out. On Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 6:55 pm, Dwayne O wrote: >Hey Billy... ive been following another thread on a different board, it seems to >be more active than this one... Ive tried several tweaks and changes to try to get >my DI-624 router working, but, i still get the network cable unplugged error... there >is much more interaction and discussion going on at the broadband site... I would >suggest you come over there and check this thread out: > >http://www.broadbandreports.com/forum/remark,12771145~mode=flat > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - Possible solution. Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 6:44 am Posted by alex (2 messages posted) I ran into the Network Cable Unplugged error on my last install of XP on a machine with an onboard LAN. I tried many suggestions on this thread and several others. Nothing worked. Then finally I disabled the onboard LAN from the BIOS. Got a new driver for the same NIC. installed it. at this time there is no NIC present as far as XP is concerned, but I just went thru the Add Hardware and added the card even though XP didn't find it. Restarted and enabled the NIC again. Worked fine this time. I should mention that I plugged in a harddrive from an identical machine, same MB. it found the NIC fine and worked fine, which led me to the conclusion that XP is the problem and nothing on the routers, cables, or the NIC itself. Hope this helps someone. I was ready to dump the MB in the garbage after a few days of trying. On Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 8:38 pm, Billy Shears wrote: >Thanks a bunch, I'll check it out. > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - Possible solution. Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 8:04 pm Posted by Billy Shears (6 messages posted) What should I disable? LAN device? I tried disabling that, went into my username, restarted, went into BIOS, enabled it, and am still getting the problems. Thanks for the help though. :) On Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 6:44 am, alex wrote: >I ran into the Network Cable Unplugged error on my last install of XP on a machine >with an onboard LAN. I tried many suggestions on this thread and several others. >Nothing worked. Then finally I disabled the onboard LAN from the BIOS. Got a new >driver for the same NIC. installed it. at this time there is no NIC present as far >as XP is concerned, but I just went thru the Add Hardware and added the card even >though XP didn't find it. Restarted and enabled the NIC again. Worked fine this time. >I should mention that I plugged in a harddrive from an identical machine, same MB. >it found the NIC fine and worked fine, which led me to the conclusion that XP is >the problem and nothing on the routers, cables, or the NIC itself. Hope this helps >someone. I was ready to dump the MB in the garbage after a few days of trying. > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - Possible solution. Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 5:01 am Posted by alex (2 messages posted) After disabling the onboard LAN from the BIOS, restarting into XP, did you install the driver for that NIC? As I said, the NIC won't show up on the device manager, so you add it manually via add hardware and when asked if XP should look for the proper driver, click NO, I will chose the device, on the next screen, select Network Adapters, and click on Have Disk to ge the driver you want installed. when finished, restart, and go into the BIOS to enable the LAN again. I tested this process several times just to make sure after I saw your post, it works every time. Good luck. On Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 8:04 pm, Billy Shears wrote: >What should I disable? LAN device? I tried disabling that, went into my username, >restarted, went into BIOS, enabled it, and am still getting the problems. Thanks >for the help though. :) > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - Possible solution. Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 6:28 pm Posted by Billy Shears (6 messages posted) This is going to sound retarded, but I'm really new at all this. How would I get the drivers? Download them from Intel (I have a PRO/100 VE Network Connection), right? Cause when I browse to look for it, it won't show .exe files. Also, I don't think Intel has any drivers for my card. btw, out of curiosity, what NIC do you have? Thanks again. On Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 5:01 am, alex wrote: >After disabling the onboard LAN from the BIOS, restarting into XP, did you install >the driver for that NIC? As I said, the NIC won't show up on the device manager, >so you add it manually via add hardware and when asked if XP should look for the >proper driver, click NO, I will chose the device, on the next screen, select Network >Adapters, and click on Have Disk to ge the driver you want installed. when finished, >restart, and go into the BIOS to enable the LAN again. I tested this process several >times just to make sure after I saw your post, it works every time. >Good luck. > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] Solved: Network Cable Unplugged Monday, March 7, 2005 at 12:52 pm Posted by jacob (1 messages posted) What worked for me was to go to device manager for the NIC,then properties, then advanced, then choose "full duplex" under "Duplex mode" and "10Base Tx" under "media type". My OS is windows 2000pro. //Jacob On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:32 am, Casey wrote: >Hi , if your trying to go card to card (no hub , router or switch) then you need >a crossover network cable or you will get no link lights and the os's will report >the "unplugged". Best I can do with the info you gave. Case > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Solved: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 3:34 pm Posted by Billy Shears (6 messages posted) I switched the link speed of my NIC to 10 Mbps/Half Duplex, and I get no more disconnect problems. THANK GOD. On Monday, March 7, 2005 at 12:52 pm, jacob wrote: >What worked for me was to go to device manager for the NIC,then properties, then >advanced, then choose "full duplex" under "Duplex mode" and "10Base Tx" under "media >type". My OS is windows 2000pro. //Jacob > > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] Strange problem Saturday, April 16, 2005 at 4:11 pm Posted by Logan (1 messages posted) I am having a very strange problem. My internet (cable) works 100% fine until I try to load up and play one particular game, at which point it says "Network Cable Unplugged". It then acts as though it's connected, then disconnects, and does this over and over until I close the game. Now, my first guess is that the game isnt fully compatible with my nic card, but I don't really know. I'm on a network with another computer, and the same game works completely, without a single problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Monday, April 25, 2005 at 1:57 am Posted by ROCHAT Jean-Louis (1 messages posted) Hello, did you know the name of this trojan? Thanks Jean-Louis On Sunday, March 28, 2004 at 6:35 pm, J Morales wrote: >This is a trojan! Dont bother to replace cables, reset cards, replace hubs, or checking >phone lines...this is a trojan...unfortunately, I dont know how to fix it! It is >driving me nuts... McAfee nor Norton can fix it... all we can do is call Bill Gates.... > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 6:46 pm Posted by streetskater (1 messages posted) Well I've read this entire tale of woes and I'm just gonna add my own 2 cents. I'm having the same issue--and some others--all network related. In my case I have 4 OS's (2-2K SP4 & 2-XP SP2) on different partiton of the same computer. This issue manifests on 1 of my XP partitions and to a lesser degree on one of my 2K partitions. The fact that the network/DSL works flawlessly on my oldest 2K partition tells me that this is NOT a hardware/cable issue. It's, IMHO entirely a registry/driver issue--which I've yet to decipher. What's so completly annoying about it is that I know damn well the soltion has to be totally trivial! [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Friday, June 3, 2005 at 9:07 pm Posted by Jerry (1 messages posted) Part of this solution worked for me too. I have a D-Link DI-624 for my wireless connection and a bridged HPNA network for my 2 Dell 4600 Desktops, which are running WinXP SP2. After I turned the Windows Firewall/ICS off, I haven't had a single disconnect. Here's how to do it again: Right click "My Computer", select "Manage", then after that window opens double click "Services and Applications" and double click "Services". Scroll down that list to "Windows Firewall/ICS" and double click that entry. The "Properties" window opens and then you can either set the "Startup Type" to manual or disabled and then close out of that completely and reboot your machine. On Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 9:24 am, Maxicomm wrote: >Greetings fellow sufferers of the darn, "Network Cable Unplugged!" ... >I've just finished a heavy session with Dell's email support ... and am happy report >that this problem on my Inspiron 2500 is now resolved !! >One important point to remember is that ICS (internet connection sharing) is an absolute >no, no and must be disabled for all networking under XP !!! >So without further messing, here is the contents of the email from Dell that solved >this problem for me, at least. HOPE IT HELPS U " !!!!! > >Hello, > >Thank you for contacting Dell Hardware E-Support and Services. > >I have gone through your issue and feel that the following information will help >you. > >Reseat the mini-PCI card.* - L2 chassis > >To reseat the mini-PCI card, follow the steps below: > >Locate the smaller of the two removable panels on the bottom of the computer. Use >a small Phillips (#1) to remove the screw. Lift off the cover. Push outward on the >two retaining clips. Once the clips release, the card will pop up at an angle. >Disconnect the wiring harness and carefully pull the card out of its socket. >Reseat the card, following the above steps in reverse order. > >NOTE: For additional information regarding how to reseat the mini-PCI card, refer >to the Online User Guide in the resources above. > ><<<<<< THIS IS THE MAIN BIT >>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >Hard set the media type in Windows. (2000/XP) > >To hard set the media type, perform the following steps: > >Right-click My Computer. >The My Computer menu appears. >Click Manage. >The Computer Management window appears. >Click to choose Device Manager from the list in the left-hand pane. >Click the (+) symbol to the left of Network adapters in the right- hand pane. >Double-click the network adapter. >The Network Properties window appears. >Click the Advanced tab. >Change the connection speed (the name of the setting may be different according to >the card manufacturer and/or driver version) >If the hub is a 10/100/1000 auto-switching hub, configure the card for 10Mb. >If the hub is a 1000Mb only hub, configure the card for 1000Mb. If the hub is a 100Mb >only hub, configure the card for 100Mb. If the hub is a 10Mb only hub, configure >the card for 10Mb. >Configure the card for half duplex (the name of the setting may be different according >to the card manufacturer and/or driver >version.) >Click the Apply button and then click OK. >The Network Properties window closes. >Restart the computer. > >.... and don't forget to disable ICS !!!!!!!! >Right click My Computer >left click on Manage >select Services & Applications >click on the + next to it and select Services >in the list in the right side of the window select ICS (its in the long form not >short hand like ICS) > right click for properties and select disable >Then click out back to the desktop and restart the machine >GOOD LUCK !! > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - how I fixed mine Monday, June 6, 2005 at 5:29 pm Posted by brian (1 messages posted) I read every single post on this thread. I tried every single suggestion that was offered. Not a single thing worked in my case. Mere minutes before shooting myself in frustration, my brother rolled his eyes and asked why i didn't just stick a crowbar in my wallet and go buy a new card for $10 and be done with it. Uhhh.... So i did. It works. I'm fixed. I can't believe I spent that many man-hours (years?) on a problem, only to fix it in two minutes for $10.... [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - Microsoft fix Thursday, June 23, 2005 at 7:44 pm Posted by brian (1 messages posted) Must read http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811595 Connect To is aka: Network Connections On Monday, June 6, 2005 at 5:29 pm, brian wrote: >I read every single post on this thread. I tried every single suggestion that was >offered. Not a single thing worked in my case. > >Mere minutes before shooting myself in frustration, my brother rolled his eyes and >asked why i didn't just stick a crowbar in my wallet and go buy a new card for $10 >and be done with it. > >Uhhh.... > >So i did. It works. I'm fixed. > >I can't believe I spent that many man-hours (years?) on a problem, only to fix it >in two minutes for $10.... [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - I fixed mine Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 5:46 am Posted by Troy (1 messages posted) In my particular case, it seems that XP would not recogonize port 1 of my router. Once I move the connection to port 3 it started back. I had also removed the network adapter from the device manager and reinstalled it. BTW, there is nothing wrong with the router, even the new one has the same issue. On Monday, June 6, 2005 at 5:29 pm, brian wrote: >I read every single post on this thread. I tried every single suggestion that was >offered. Not a single thing worked in my case. > >Mere minutes before shooting myself in frustration, my brother rolled his eyes and >asked why i didn't just stick a crowbar in my wallet and go buy a new card for $10 >and be done with it. > >Uhhh.... > >So i did. It works. I'm fixed. > >I can't believe I spent that many man-hours (years?) on a problem, only to fix it >in two minutes for $10.... [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - I fixed mine Friday, July 22, 2005 at 4:52 pm Posted by ali (1 messages posted) how is this a hardware or virus problem if my modem does the same thing when is is connected to Xbox Live and it disconnects me at random intervals? i watch my modem's lights blink to being active, to being disconnected, and it's NOT connected to my computer. the ethernet cord is straight to my Xbox. i'd like to also mention that this happens on my other computer, as well, which was running 2000 (i'm running XP on this one.) is it my modem, or my network? i've tried different cables, new ones, old ones, none work. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - I fixed mine Friday, July 22, 2005 at 5:02 pm Posted by Falcon (13489 messages posted) It is a hardware or provider problem. Modems are hardware as well, I'm sure you realize. My Malware Removal Instructions Perform the following: Disable System Restore * Perform an online virus scan * * * * . Download, update, and run these tools: Spybot Search & Destroy * Lavasoft Adaware * CWShredder * Repeat as necessary until clean. If you still experience problems after doing these steps, download HijackThis * and post a log to this forum. To protect against reinfection, download and use these: If at all possible, I recommend that you use alternative software, particularly web browsers and email clients: Web Browsers * * * Email Clients * * If this is not a viable option, or for additional protection, use these: Javacool's SpywareBlaster * Javacool's SpywareGuard * Malware-blocking HOSTS file * IE-SPYAD * , Internet Explorer only Optionally Reenable System Restore * . Better alternatives to System Restore. If you encounter any broken links, please inform me of them. Also note that these links direct through my web server to allow me to keep them up-to-date or post additional info. If you are unable to use the links above, click the stars instead, which are a direct link to the page in question. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, August 4, 2005 at 3:33 am Posted by Shiraz (2 messages posted) I even have the same problems. I have manually configured my ip address . At times it shows connected and at times pops a message "Network Cable unplugged" in the taskbar. But when i switch to win98 it works smoothly. I think its Microsoft bug . I also needed some experts advice. Reply me soon On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:12 am, Robin wrote: >I have a question about Connect >to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network: >(Reposting this with a corrected subject) >We just bought a new computer with an A7N266-VM mother board and installed windows >XP. We tried to setup a > network to a computer running windows 95 (didn't work) and >a laptop running windows ME (didn't work). As far as we > can tell devices are enabled, internet cable is good and is >connected properly, ethernet driver is installed. However, on > the network connection information, we get a message saying >the cable is unplugged. Any help would be > appreciated. > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, August 4, 2005 at 9:51 am Posted by hussain (1 messages posted) my network connection says that the network cable is unplugged. however ittis plugged and checked both sides. i am using the corect crossover wire and using no hub. ia lso tried the method of taking the pci card out of the pci slot and re booting it. it still says network cable unplugged. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at 3:47 pm Posted by Peter Brawley (1 messages posted) I have a WinXP laptop, a Win2K laptop and a Win2K box connected via RJ-45 cables to a DLink DI-624 Rev C router, which connects via RJ-45 to a Netopia Cayman 3300 DSL modem. Intermittent "cable unplugged" messages usually occur simultaneously on two or all machines, so in my case the cause is not likely either WinXP or Win2K--it's the router or the modem. I found a router firmware update at the DLink website, and applying it _seems_ to have got rid of "unplugged" events, though in view the experience of many others here, I suppose I ought to wait a week before saying so :-). On Thursday, August 4, 2005 at 9:51 am, hussain wrote: >my network connection says that the network cable is unplugged. however ittis plugged >and checked both sides. i am using the corect crossover wire and using no hub. ia >lso tried the method of taking the pci card out of the pci slot and re booting it. >it still says network cable unplugged. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at 7:01 pm Posted by Rich Kurtz (12246 messages posted) Joe's List / Falcon's cleanup Crud Peter, you jinxed it now (VB grin) Repair install WinXP / Clean install WinXP [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, September 11, 2005 at 7:34 pm Posted by laoddien (2 messages posted) I had similar problem recently - Tried a few things to verify : - Working cables : Confirmed. - NIC : Confirmed (ping 127.0.0.1) Had a look at the driver/properties page of the NIC and saw "Connection speed" is set at Autosense. Remember reading something on this .. that some NIC/HUB combination can cause problem so I manually set the speed (100 TX Full Duplex) and got it to work. Verify my point by connecting it directly to the switch - It also works on Autosense. Hope this helps - It has given me headache for the past 2 days :) Pulling everything out and almost thought of reinstalling everything. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - Possible solution. Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at 4:40 pm Posted by Master Guru (2 messages posted) This is way too simple. It has nothing to do with any of the adaptors or routers. It has everything to do with the querky interface with the tray. try this: when u see that u have the tray icon that shows the x (network cable unplugged) just open the network connection's property box and click or unclick the "show icon in notification area (tray) when connected" check box once you have done this, just re-check it. I have seen the exact bahavior on multiple types of net connections and i can always fix it by just checking and unchecking the box or vs. versa. On Friday, February 25, 2005 at 2:54 pm, Dwayne O wrote: >Hello all... I have a bit more information to add to this "network cable unplugged" >issue. First, contrary to my previous post, Im not convinced that this error could >be due to a "dirty connection", at least on my computer. Reason being: my computer >worked fine when plugged directly into the modem... Its only when the router is in >the loop that the problem exists. > >Moving forward, I tried setting the ADVANCED settings for my NIC card to 100BaseTX >FULL_DUPLEX rather than "Auto Sense". This did NOT fix the problem on my machine... > >I finally broke down and called D-Link tech support.. After a long wait, I finally >talked to the tech there who recommended that I disable "UPnP" (universal plug and >play) and "Gaming Mode". The UPnP mode supposedly allows your router to be plug and >play compatable, but, PnP doesnt always work well, especially with older systems >and NICs. Upon disabling the above mentioned options, I noticed something interesting. >Before the change, when I would sign into MSN messenger, the computer "hung" for >a short period of time (ie, i could not minimize or move the MSN window). After a >few seconds things resumed normally. However, after disabling the UPnP and Gaming >Mode options, MSN messenger does NOT exhibit this "hanging" and works perfectly. >I have also not had a "network cable unplugged" message since the change. Although >I am not yet totally convinced that this has solved the problem due the fact that >the network cable unplugged error is so intermittant, it may be something for you >to try. > >I will wait a few days to see if the problem has truly gone away and let you know... > >Info: D-Link DI-624 router, firmware 2.50, Windows XP SP2. > >Dwayne > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 10:35 am Posted by Bill (1 messages posted) I have a computer that used to be plugged straight into the cable modem and worked fine, but I got another computer and a router and made a LAN. Now the old computer gives the "Not Connected" message, but the new computer connects just fine. I've tried switching the cables around, setting 100 TX Full Duplex setting on both computers and even cleaning my port, to no avail. I'm at my wits end here. Any help would be most appreciated. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 4:13 pm Posted by wildbill2u (18 messages posted) Forgive me but I had to laugh. I've had the same problem and the same sudden miracle that seemed to fix the problem, only to have it return. So here I am with all you other sufferers. Isn't it interesting that all of us have different hardware but all of us are using XP--but Microsoft denies it's their problem. On Sunday, October 5, 2003 at 6:19 pm, Joe wrote: > > >Whoops never mine...just got error mesage again. > >Dang > >Guess I will try a straight cable in that link. or the routers are bumming out. > >Linksys router is not warranted or designed to be on 24/7. > >I will return if I get a solution > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged--fixed: 24 hours free Friday, October 14, 2005 at 4:53 pm Posted by wildbill2u (18 messages posted) I went through the device manager and updated my realtech NIC card. Then I remembered that several folks said to turn off the computer, leave the DSL modem on, and pull out the power plug from the socket. It sounded like voodoo, but I decided what the heck, I'm gonna shut down anyway, why not try it. I don't know which 'fix' worked, but I've been 'network connection unplugged message' free for 24 hours. (does this sound like an AA meeting?) On Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 4:13 pm, bill wrote: >Forgive me but I had to laugh. I've had the same problem and the same sudden miracle >that seemed to fix the problem, only to have it return. > >So here I am with all you other sufferers. Isn't it interesting that all of us have >different hardware but all of us are using XP--but Microsoft denies it's their problem. > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Friday, October 21, 2005 at 5:45 am Posted by Pete (2 messages posted) I've got an issue that's related to an unplugged network cable, but not quite the same. I've got an application that I am running on a PC, and that application needs to communicate out. It is designed to only communicate TCP/IP. This is a bit difficult as the PC can only be connected X.25. I've written a software router to route the TCP/IP to X.25 and this seems to work fine, but only when an active network cable is plugged in. I've experimented with this, and plugged a cable into a hub with nothing else connected, and even this works. From what I can see, I either need to 'dummy' XP into thinking it's connected to a network so the TCP/IP will run, or find a way to allow TCP/IP to run without a network cable connected. Any suggestions? Thanks Heaps!! On Sunday, June 20, 2004 at 10:36 pm, Robert wrote: >I've been following this discussion for some time. I've had similar problems, and >tried just about all the suggestions here to no avail. I have 5 pcs at home on a >phoneline network. 2 of the 5 computers regularly and intermittently get the dreaded >flashing network cable unplugged problem. IMO, this is a Windows XP problem. I >just "downgraded" the most problematic pc to Windows 98se and no more problems. >I think the problem is with xp combined with certain hardware or chipsets, etc. > >I don't know if sp2 will have a fix. Win98 or me might be a good solution for this >problem at present. > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] getting information from a windows 98 into a xp tower Thursday, November 3, 2005 at 8:20 am Posted by GRANT KISER (1 messages posted) i have a lot of information on my old computer that i'd like to put onto my new xp. some things are on floppy discs but there is no player on the new emachine. is there anyway to unload the old computer onto the new one? On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:32 am, Casey wrote: >Hi , if your trying to go card to card (no hub , router or switch) then you need >a crossover network cable or you will get no link lights and the os's will report >the "unplugged". Best I can do with the info you gave. Case > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, November 10, 2005 at 4:16 pm Posted by CW (1 messages posted) After many hours/days of working on this, I solved same problem by disconnecting my 2.4 gh cordless phone...some brands i.e. Panasonic...interfere. I'm going to replace with 5.8 gh phone.. On Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 9:41 pm, Dwayne O wrote: >Hey Billy... I have just gone through the same kind of thing. I started off with >the WRT54G and was having the same problem you are having. Also, i was using it for >wireless G with my laptop and that didnt work very well either... I researched extensively >on the internet and came to the conclusion that the WRT54G was one of the lowest >recommended routers. Apparently Linksys has had major issues for some time now, although, >there is some hope that things will improve since Cisco bought Linksys. At any rate, >I took back my WRT54G and bought a D-Link DI-624 router. The wireless works much >better although there are still some intermittant problems. Ive learned that this >may have somthing to do with interference from wireless telephone devices running >in the same frequency rage as the router (2.4GHz). I still occasionally get a "network >cable unplugged" error message with my tower PC wired connection, but, it is very >rare... Only happens every few days... I still have yet to find a definative answer >for the network cable unplugged error message. I seem to get it regardless of the >router I use, just to varying extents. There may be some merit in the fact that my >network cables and ports on my NIC are old (3-4 years) and may just be dirty.. A >quick cleaning with a Q-Tip and alcohol might help... > >I can however make a definitive comment on your second issue with web pages being >slower with the router out of the loop. The router's default setting is to "Use router >as a DNS cache". With the router between your computer and your modem, it caches >DNS calls, which, makes web page surfing faster. With your computer connected directly >to the modem with NO router, there is no DNS caching. So, every time you "ask" for >a web page, you computer must wait for your providers DNS server to give it information, >making internet browsing slightly slower at times.. DNS caching is one of the nice >"bonuses" of using a router. > >I sure hope i can sovle this "network cable unplugged" thing... It may have something >to do with your NIC advanced properties being set to "autosense"... I might tweak >that a bit and see if the problem goes away.. Then again, as I mentioned before, >it might just be a dirty connection.. > >Dwayne > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, November 13, 2005 at 12:55 pm Posted by Joelo (1 messages posted) I recently have had same "Media Disconnected" problem and will try some of the fixes here. I 1st discoverd this problem when I tried to connect my PDA to laptop via Ethernet. I previously connected from my laptop to desktop with a patch cable and ran networked games and transferred files. I still connect OK to Internet with same laptop at motels & Kinkos. I have an old 486 with 3Com ISA card and connect to laptop OK under IPX. BS this isn't an XP issue! IMHO, it's all these security patches. My 1st step is to uninstall QoS. If all fails, I'm off to fixed IPs and logins. On Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 4:13 pm, bill wrote: >Forgive me but I had to laugh. I've had the same problem and the same sudden miracle >that seemed to fix the problem, only to have it return. > >So here I am with all you other sufferers. Isn't it interesting that all of us have >different hardware but all of us are using XP--but Microsoft denies it's their problem. > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 3:53 am Posted by Pete (2 messages posted) For the information of other readers, I've found a resolution to my problem. Under the control panel in XP, select Add Hardware. Let the computer go through the search, and select "I've already connected the Hardware". In the list of devices, select "Add new Hardware Device", and select "Install Hardware I manually select from list". Select "Show all devices". Under the manufacturers list, select "Microsoft" and select "Network Loopback Adapter" under the devices. This will install a loopback adapter that can be used to spoof XP into keeping the TCP/IP alive on the system with no external connections. I hope this helps others. On Friday, October 21, 2005 at 5:45 am, Pete wrote: >I've got an issue that's related to an unplugged network cable, but not quite the >same. > >I've got an application that I am running on a PC, and that application needs to >communicate out. It is designed to only communicate TCP/IP. This is a bit difficult >as the PC can only be connected X.25. I've written a software router to route the >TCP/IP to X.25 and this seems to work fine, but only when an active network cable >is plugged in. I've experimented with this, and plugged a cable into a hub with nothing >else connected, and even this works. > >From what I can see, I either need to 'dummy' XP into thinking it's connected to >a network so the TCP/IP will run, or find a way to allow TCP/IP to run without a >network cable connected. Any suggestions? Thanks Heaps!! > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, November 20, 2005 at 9:04 am Posted by RichP (1 messages posted) Also got the same problem but another slight twist to it. Unfortunately, it's not just XP. I have a win2k desktop connected to a wireless modem/router by a USB adapter. I unplugged the adapter to get another PC connected, being a bit impatient waiting for one to be delivered. Daughter came home and turned on the 2k machine to connect to the 'net and couldn't, obviously. I told her to take the USB adapter from the other PC and plug it back in. Good old "Network Cable Unplugged" message. Tried a restart, the same. I uninstalled it and reinstalled it using CD provided. Same. Uninstalled it and plugged it in and let it install itself. Same. Starting to do my head in. I know there's nothing wrong with the network itself or the router, as I'm currently using it to type this on an XP lappie (which never gives me this message). Any more suggestions? On Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 3:53 am, Pete wrote: >For the information of other readers, I've found a resolution to my problem. > >Under the control panel in XP, select Add Hardware. Let the computer go through the >search, and select "I've already connected the Hardware". In the list of devices, >select "Add new Hardware Device", and select "Install Hardware I manually select >from list". Select "Show all devices". Under the manufacturers list, select "Microsoft" >and select "Network Loopback Adapter" under the devices. This will install a loopback >adapter that can be used to spoof XP into keeping the TCP/IP alive on the system >with no external connections. > >I hope this helps others. > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, November 27, 2005 at 9:55 am Posted by Alex (1 messages posted) For benefit of other sufferers, here's my recent experience. I bought a new Linksys WRT54G router on 11/25, to replace a Netgear product that has been dropping connection frequently. I plugged everything together, but got the "Network Cable Unplugged" error. Tried different ports on router, with no luck. Fortunately, I have several different computers (hence need for router). I plugged my laptop in, and was able to access router configuration without problems. So, it must have been the first computer. I found this forum, and read through various suggestions, many of which I knew didn't apply because router worked fine with my laptop. Finally, based on one of the other responses, I changed the configuration of the NIC in the first computer, and set the connnection type to "10 Base T Full Duplex. Problem solved. Except that I would like to run at 100 Mbps, so I have to figure out the right setting, but at least I'm on the right track. I recommend others who are having this problem try manually setting the connection type. Start with 10 Base T Full Duplex, as it should be the slowest (i.e. most stable) connection. For anyone who is interested, here's my configuration: Linksys WRT54G Router (version 1.1) D-Link DFE-500TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter (Rev B/C) Generic, straight-through CAT-5 cables Hope this helps. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Saturday, December 3, 2005 at 12:22 pm Posted by Bruce (1 messages posted) Macicomm - Thanks for ending my suffering!! I had the same problem. Changed autosensing to 10MB -- message flashing stopped and didn't even have to restart my computer before I could use my connection. Keep posting the good info!! On Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 9:24 am, Maxicomm wrote: >Greetings fellow sufferers of the darn, "Network Cable Unplugged!" ... >I've just finished a heavy session with Dell's email support ... and am happy report >that this problem on my Inspiron 2500 is now resolved !! >One important point to remember is that ICS (internet connection sharing) is an absolute >no, no and must be disabled for all networking under XP !!! >So without further messing, here is the contents of the email from Dell that solved >this problem for me, at least. HOPE IT HELPS U " !!!!! > >Hello, > >Thank you for contacting Dell Hardware E-Support and Services. > >I have gone through your issue and feel that the following information will help >you. > >Reseat the mini-PCI card.* - L2 chassis > >To reseat the mini-PCI card, follow the steps below: > >Locate the smaller of the two removable panels on the bottom of the computer. Use >a small Phillips (#1) to remove the screw. Lift off the cover. Push outward on the >two retaining clips. Once the clips release, the card will pop up at an angle. >Disconnect the wiring harness and carefully pull the card out of its socket. >Reseat the card, following the above steps in reverse order. > >NOTE: For additional information regarding how to reseat the mini-PCI card, refer >to the Online User Guide in the resources above. > ><<<<<< THIS IS THE MAIN BIT >>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >Hard set the media type in Windows. (2000/XP) > >To hard set the media type, perform the following steps: > >Right-click My Computer. >The My Computer menu appears. >Click Manage. >The Computer Management window appears. >Click to choose Device Manager from the list in the left-hand pane. >Click the (+) symbol to the left of Network adapters in the right- hand pane. >Double-click the network adapter. >The Network Properties window appears. >Click the Advanced tab. >Change the connection speed (the name of the setting may be different according to >the card manufacturer and/or driver version) >If the hub is a 10/100/1000 auto-switching hub, configure the card for 10Mb. >If the hub is a 1000Mb only hub, configure the card for 1000Mb. If the hub is a 100Mb >only hub, configure the card for 100Mb. If the hub is a 10Mb only hub, configure >the card for 10Mb. >Configure the card for half duplex (the name of the setting may be different according >to the card manufacturer and/or driver >version.) >Click the Apply button and then click OK. >The Network Properties window closes. >Restart the computer. > >.... and don't forget to disable ICS !!!!!!!! >Right click My Computer >left click on Manage >select Services & Applications >click on the + next to it and select Services >in the list in the right side of the window select ICS (its in the long form not >short hand like ICS) > right click for properties and select disable >Then click out back to the desktop and restart the machine >GOOD LUCK !! > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Monday, December 12, 2005 at 6:42 pm Posted by textech (1 messages posted) I had the same problem, I just unplugged the router and plugged it back again and everything started working again On Saturday, December 3, 2005 at 12:22 pm, Bruce wrote: >Macicomm - Thanks for ending my suffering!! I had the same problem. Changed autosensing >to 10MB -- message flashing stopped and didn't even have to restart my computer before >I could use my connection. Keep posting the good info!! > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] My FIX: Go WIRELESS re: Network Cable Unplugged Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 10:38 pm Posted by Lenny C (2 messages posted) I fixed my network cable unplugged problem by unplugging the wired desktop and making it a wireless connection using the G122 usb adaptor that came with my D-Link 524 (load the wireless drivers before plugging in the G122). So now my desktop runs wireless as do all my laptops. Also I have not noticed any slowing of the desktop going from wired to wireless. On Monday, December 12, 2005 at 6:42 pm, textech wrote: >I had the same problem, I just unplugged the router and plugged it back again and >everything started working again > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: My FIX: Go WIRELESS re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, December 18, 2005 at 9:35 am Posted by Lenny C (2 messages posted) One other thing, when the 'Network Cable Unplugged' message flashed, my AOL connection would disconnect and reconnect. This was very annoying and why I had to find a fix. Going wireless fixed this AOL disconnect problem. On Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 10:38 pm, Lenny C wrote: >I fixed my network cable unplugged problem by unplugging the wired desktop and making >it a wireless connection using the G122 usb adaptor that came with my D-Link 524 >(load the wireless drivers before plugging in the G122). So now my desktop runs wireless >as do all my laptops. Also I have not noticed any slowing of the desktop going from >wired to wireless. > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Friday, February 10, 2006 at 7:55 am Posted by Chrinkster (1 messages posted) hey i tried this but i could not find wins client?can u help me and is there another name? On Sunday, December 21, 2003 at 12:07 am, Kaza wrote: > >Hi, I am having the same problem as the people above me. My network connection started >fine then one day, it displayed this message, "network cable unplugged". One of my >computers is running xp the other 98, and the xp one is the one with the problem. >I have tried everything the people above have told me, but nothing works. I have >even re formatted both computers. >PLEASE HELP!!!!!!! > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 5:56 pm Posted by themook (1 messages posted) Maxicomm you are the bomb!!Worked for me!! On Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 9:24 am, Maxicomm wrote: >Greetings fellow sufferers of the darn, "Network Cable Unplugged!" ... >I've just finished a heavy session with Dell's email support ... and am happy report >that this problem on my Inspiron 2500 is now resolved !! >One important point to remember is that ICS (internet connection sharing) is an absolute >no, no and must be disabled for all networking under XP !!! >So without further messing, here is the contents of the email from Dell that solved >this problem for me, at least. HOPE IT HELPS U " !!!!! > >Hello, > >Thank you for contacting Dell Hardware E-Support and Services. > >I have gone through your issue and feel that the following information will help >you. > >Reseat the mini-PCI card.* - L2 chassis > >To reseat the mini-PCI card, follow the steps below: > >Locate the smaller of the two removable panels on the bottom of the computer. Use >a small Phillips (#1) to remove the screw. Lift off the cover. Push outward on the >two retaining clips. Once the clips release, the card will pop up at an angle. >Disconnect the wiring harness and carefully pull the card out of its socket. >Reseat the card, following the above steps in reverse order. > >NOTE: For additional information regarding how to reseat the mini-PCI card, refer >to the Online User Guide in the resources above. > ><<<<<< THIS IS THE MAIN BIT >>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >Hard set the media type in Windows. (2000/XP) > >To hard set the media type, perform the following steps: > >Right-click My Computer. >The My Computer menu appears. >Click Manage. >The Computer Management window appears. >Click to choose Device Manager from the list in the left-hand pane. >Click the (+) symbol to the left of Network adapters in the right- hand pane. >Double-click the network adapter. >The Network Properties window appears. >Click the Advanced tab. >Change the connection speed (the name of the setting may be different according to >the card manufacturer and/or driver version) >If the hub is a 10/100/1000 auto-switching hub, configure the card for 10Mb. >If the hub is a 1000Mb only hub, configure the card for 1000Mb. If the hub is a 100Mb >only hub, configure the card for 100Mb. If the hub is a 10Mb only hub, configure >the card for 10Mb. >Configure the card for half duplex (the name of the setting may be different according >to the card manufacturer and/or driver >version.) >Click the Apply button and then click OK. >The Network Properties window closes. >Restart the computer. > >.... and don't forget to disable ICS !!!!!!!! >Right click My Computer >left click on Manage >select Services & Applications >click on the + next to it and select Services >in the list in the right side of the window select ICS (its in the long form not >short hand like ICS) > right click for properties and select disable >Then click out back to the desktop and restart the machine >GOOD LUCK !! > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 11:46 am Posted by MADali (1 messages posted) I think this might have solved my problem... On Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 3:53 am, Pete wrote: >For the information of other readers, I've found a resolution to my problem. > >Under the control panel in XP, select Add Hardware. Let the computer go through the >search, and select "I've already connected the Hardware". In the list of devices, >select "Add new Hardware Device", and select "Install Hardware I manually select >from list". Select "Show all devices". Under the manufacturers list, select "Microsoft" >and select "Network Loopback Adapter" under the devices. This will install a loopback >adapter that can be used to spoof XP into keeping the TCP/IP alive on the system >with no external connections. > >I hope this helps others. > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, March 19, 2006 at 6:20 pm Posted by rork (1 messages posted) System: XP Pro SP2 Dell Precision 670 with Intel(R) PRO/1000 MTW Network Connection connected by straight through CAT5 to 3Com Home Ethernet Gateway (and ultimately to cable modem) Solved: Network Cable Unplugged message by setting Advanced Properties on network connection for Link Speed and Duplex from "Auto Detect" to "10Mbps/Full Duplex" The problem had virtually brought internet browsing to standstill, but now back to surfing, Thanks. On Sunday, November 27, 2005 at 9:55 am, Alex wrote: >For benefit of other sufferers, here's my recent experience. I bought a new Linksys >WRT54G router on 11/25, to replace a Netgear product that has been dropping connection >frequently. I plugged everything together, but got the "Network Cable Unplugged" >error. Tried different ports on router, with no luck. Fortunately, I have several >different computers (hence need for router). I plugged my laptop in, and was able >to access router configuration without problems. So, it must have been the first >computer. I found this forum, and read through various suggestions, many of which >I knew didn't apply because router worked fine with my laptop. Finally, based on >one of the other responses, I changed the configuration of the NIC in the first computer, >and set the connnection type to "10 Base T Full Duplex. Problem solved. Except >that I would like to run at 100 Mbps, so I have to figure out the right setting, >but at least I'm on the right track. I recommend others who are having this problem >try manually setting the connection type. Start with 10 Base T Full Duplex, as it >should be the slowest (i.e. most stable) connection. For anyone who is interested, >here's my configuration: > >Linksys WRT54G Router (version 1.1) >D-Link DFE-500TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter (Rev B/C) >Generic, straight-through CAT-5 cables > >Hope this helps. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, March 30, 2006 at 4:25 pm Posted by krichmond (1 messages posted) This worked for me too! I have tried to fix it several times or a couple years but always gave up and went back to my wireless card, which I am now having slow response on. However, I cannot find Internet Connection Sharing or ICS or anything close to that under Services. On Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 5:56 pm, themook wrote: >Maxicomm you are the bomb!!Worked for me!! > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - imtermittent, please hlep Sunday, April 9, 2006 at 9:38 am Posted by Brent Cochran (1 messages posted) Dear all, I have tried many of the suggestions on this forum, but none have worked. The big problem is that my problem is intermittent. The configuration: Motorola surfboard SB4200 cablemodem connected to Comcast This then connects to the WAN port of a Linksys wireless WAP router (BEFW111S4V.2) with 4 ports The uplink from this router connects to port 8 (uplink) of an Intel Inbusiness 8 port hub. (connects to 6 computers) This configuration can be stable for several days, but usually only for a few hours. It is usually , but always corrected by rebooting the cable modem and wireless router. Sometimes it will correct itself after a day or two. The symptoms (inorder of decreasing frequency of occurence) 1. Intermittent cable unplugged message (going on and off every 5- 10 seconds) with intermittent internet access on wired machines. (Wireless access still works) (every few hours) 2. cable unplugged message and steady loss of internet access on wired machines. (wireless access still working) (once a day) 3. Steady loss of all internet access on both wired and unwired machines. (every few days) Any help would be greatly appreciated. This has been going no for several years and is driving me crazy. Sincerely, Brent On Sunday, November 27, 2005 at 9:55 am, Alex wrote: >For benefit of other sufferers, here's my recent experience. I bought a new Linksys >WRT54G router on 11/25, to replace a Netgear product that has been dropping connection >frequently. I plugged everything together, but got the "Network Cable Unplugged" >error. Tried different ports on router, with no luck. Fortunately, I have several >different computers (hence need for router). I plugged my laptop in, and was able >to access router configuration without problems. So, it must have been the first >computer. I found this forum, and read through various suggestions, many of which >I knew didn't apply because router worked fine with my laptop. Finally, based on >one of the other responses, I changed the configuration of the NIC in the first computer, >and set the connnection type to "10 Base T Full Duplex. Problem solved. Except >that I would like to run at 100 Mbps, so I have to figure out the right setting, >but at least I'm on the right track. I recommend others who are having this problem >try manually setting the connection type. Start with 10 Base T Full Duplex, as it >should be the slowest (i.e. most stable) connection. For anyone who is interested, >here's my configuration: > >Linksys WRT54G Router (version 1.1) >D-Link DFE-500TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter (Rev B/C) >Generic, straight-through CAT-5 cables > >Hope this helps. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 7:37 am Posted by Shereen K. (1 messages posted) My problem is solved! My network card was working fine all along until one day it died or I thought it died. It can be detected but the light at the card never light up again. Tried on another card and the problem reoccured after a week. I thought it was burnt by the lightning or something. Changed PCI slot and it was still the same. Bought a new card and still the same problem occured. Cable and modem was fine. I scanned for trojans, worms, viruses but none was found. Finally did a patch with Win XP SP2 and it worked! Shouldn't have wasted time and energy (and money). Thought it might help some people out there. Good luck! [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - im almost crying... Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 4:51 pm Posted by simon (1 messages posted) My name's simon, im new in yours 'group'. I MUST ADMIT - I HAVE A PROBLEM... I cant handle with it, i cant sleep at night, i cant find any way out of it.... As i said i am new here, i haven't read all post yet, but i'm on the best way to do it, just few hours/days more, one hundred win-restarts... one thousand changes in my ethernet adapters configration.... Sorry for this 'a bit' offtopic post but i just glad to see that im not alone ;) PS: I'll post my solution here, as soon as i solve my problem (now - downloadnig SP2, although i allready have it installed...) On Sunday, November 27, 2005 at 9:55 am, Alex wrote: >For benefit of other sufferers, here's my recent experience. I bought a new Linksys >WRT54G router on 11/25, to replace a Netgear product that has been dropping connection >frequently. I plugged everything together, but got the "Network Cable Unplugged" >error. Tried different ports on router, with no luck. Fortunately, I have several >different computers (hence need for router). I plugged my laptop in, and was able >to access router configuration without problems. So, it must have been the first >computer. I found this forum, and read through various suggestions, many of which >I knew didn't apply because router worked fine with my laptop. Finally, based on >one of the other responses, I changed the configuration of the NIC in the first computer, >and set the connnection type to "10 Base T Full Duplex. Problem solved. Except >that I would like to run at 100 Mbps, so I have to figure out the right setting, >but at least I'm on the right track. I recommend others who are having this problem >try manually setting the connection type. Start with 10 Base T Full Duplex, as it >should be the slowest (i.e. most stable) connection. For anyone who is interested, >here's my configuration: > >Linksys WRT54G Router (version 1.1) >D-Link DFE-500TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter (Rev B/C) >Generic, straight-through CAT-5 cables > >Hope this helps. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - imtermittent, please hlep Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at 8:39 pm Posted by rahul (1 messages posted) Hi!! > >rght c-lk local area connection properties--advanced tab--select half duplex in duplex mode--select 10 half mode in link speed--select 10 base t in media type...restart PC ... this should ensure that network cable unplugged error goes and you should also be able to connect with full speed!! ;) On Sunday, April 9, 2006 at 9:38 am, Brent Cochran wrote: >Dear all, > >I have tried many of the suggestions on this forum, but none have worked. The big > problem is that my problem is intermittent. > >The configuration: >Motorola surfboard SB4200 cablemodem connected to Comcast > >This then connects to the WAN port of a Linksys wireless WAP router (BEFW111S4V.2) >with 4 ports > >The uplink from this router connects to port 8 (uplink) of an Intel Inbusiness 8 >port hub. (connects to 6 computers) > >This configuration can be stable for several days, but usually only for a few hours. > It is usually , but always corrected by rebooting the cable modem and wireless >router. Sometimes it will correct itself after a day or two. > > >The symptoms (inorder of decreasing frequency of occurence) > >1. Intermittent cable unplugged message (going on and off every 5- 10 seconds) with >intermittent internet access on wired machines. (Wireless access still works) (every >few hours) > >2. cable unplugged message and steady loss of internet access on wired machines. > (wireless access still working) (once a day) > >3. Steady loss of all internet access on both wired and unwired machines. (every >few days) > > >Any help would be greatly appreciated. This has been going no for several years >and is driving me crazy. > >Sincerely, > >Brent > > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged-FIXED!!! Sunday, June 25, 2006 at 12:01 am Posted by John (1 messages posted) While it is true lowering the connection speed from 100 Mbps duplex to 10 Mbps duplex will get you going, it's still not ideal. My problem was I had a NIC card that would work intermittently at 100 Mbps - so I was screaming on connection speed when connected (6000 kbps + on DSLReports.com) while on 10 Mbps duplex, I am at less than half the speed at 100 Mbps duplex (2300 kbps). I have tried three routers and four different NIC cards. I also see that it is independent of Win XP SP1 or SP2. I think it has to be a problem with the Motherboard (mine is a Elite K7VZA). I have another MB and I wil give it a go later this weekend, as I am not happy putting a bandaid on the problem. On Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at 1:38 pm, Devo6 wrote: >Almost insane... Gateway Profile 5 with Intel Pro/100 VE NIC -- integrated on I/O >Daughtercard. Trying to connect to D-Link 4-port Router. "Cable unplugged" No link >at all. Exhausted EVERY possibility. Reinstalled XP, SP2, New NIC drivers, BIOS Flash, >even video drivers...you name it. Nothing worked. Finally, I thought, well what if >I disable the RS232 (LAN) port in the BIOS, reboot and then renable it (sort of like >taking out the NIC on a PCI card and putting it back in). While the machine was shut >down I also took a cotton swab and some alcohol and cleaned the pins on the RS232 >port. Rebooted and IT WORKS. Oi, yai, yai! Can you believe that? Not sure if the >BIOS enable/disable or the cleaning was it. But am I relieved. Good Luck! > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - im almost crying... Sunday, July 30, 2006 at 12:08 pm Posted by Ian (1 messages posted) Re;'A Network cable is unplugged'This was how I fixed it.. After trying virtually all the helpful suggestions-here and elsewhere,I was almost crazy with frustration.Every time I came to log on I was confronted with the dreaded'Network cable unplugged'with its evil icon!I just couldnt work out what was causing this.UNTIL,one day,the message appeared and then I accidently clicked the DSL Modem icon in the tray.I noticed the status of the device was alternating between'No signal received'and'Training Mode'.This gave me the vital clue! If the device was getting power from its source but no signal was being received,it had to be something to do with the line between the device and the box linking it to the telephone network.I detached the cable running from the modem to the telephone adaptor.I then cleaned both ends as well as the sockets.The cable itself had become rather tangled(as they do!)so I straightened it.Amazingly,the message disappeared and so did its evil iconic companion.I have never seen them since! On Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 4:51 pm, simon wrote: >My name's simon, im new in yours 'group'. I MUST ADMIT - I HAVE A PROBLEM... I cant >handle with it, i cant sleep at night, i cant find any way out of it.... > >As i said i am new here, i haven't read all post yet, but i'm on the best way to >do it, just few hours/days more, one hundred win-restarts... one thousand changes >in my ethernet adapters configration.... > > >Sorry for this 'a bit' offtopic post but i just glad to see that im not alone ;) > >PS: I'll post my solution here, as soon as i solve my problem (now - downloadnig >SP2, although i allready have it installed...) > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 4:38 pm Posted by JimmyB (1 messages posted) If You are using a wireless modem you need to put a filter on your phone line. Even if you don't you a phone. Had same problem. Put a filter on the phone line and now no more problem. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged --PROBLEM SOLVED FOR ME! Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 11:40 am Posted by Ken (1 messages posted) Thanks, your advanced properties settings helped me resolve the same unplugged condition of my network.... now, things are consistant with my connection... On Sunday, August 1, 2004 at 2:45 pm, tim dempsey wrote: >Ok guys....Thanks for the help. This issue has been driving me nuts. My wife thinks >I am a complete a**hole right now. > >I have a cable modem running to XP box with ICS enabled it's going to NIC #1 (ADMTEC >AN983). Its running in "autosense" mode for advance properties in device manager. >It also has a second NIC installed. NIC#2 (REALTEC RTL8139) In Device manager settings >are LINK SPEED 10Full Duplex mode. > >NIC#2 is running to a 4 port hub, to the "link" port specifically(Bay Networks 10bastT) >running in "normal"(non uplink) mode. > >I have second machine that I want to share the internet connection with going to >another port on the hub. > >Then second machine also has a REALTEK NIC exactly the same as the first. It is running >Windows server 2003. I have applied the same settings as the other Realtek NIC on >the first machine. > >IT FINALLY WORKS! Both machines can use the internet. The second going through the >first. > >Before, by default the NICS are set to autodetect in the advanced properties of device >manager. This simply did not work. On both XP and on Server2003, I got the "network >cable unplugged" error. Then, I added the hub and set both Realteks to 10FullDuplex >and it finally works. > >DON'T OVERLOOK THE ADVANCED PROPERTIES SETTINGS IN DEVICE MANAGER. > >I hope this helps somebody. > > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - im almost crying... Saturday, December 2, 2006 at 10:14 pm Posted by James Davies (1 messages posted) I was also knocking my head against what seemed to be brick walls over the drated "Network Cable" message perpetually poping up. I am using a DI 624 Router and my desktop is wired directly into it. In trying to eliminate culprits, I took the router out of the picture and, what the heck?, the problem went away. Trolling for explanations, I googled "firmware updates" for my router, and found a couple. I downloaded and installed them, re-inserted the router into the network and the problem has disappeared. On Sunday, July 30, 2006 at 12:08 pm, Ian wrote: >Re;'A Network cable is unplugged'This was how I fixed it.. >After trying virtually all the helpful suggestions-here and elsewhere,I was almost >crazy with frustration.Every time I came to log on I was confronted with the dreaded'Network >cable unplugged'with its evil icon!I just couldnt work out what was causing this.UNTIL,one >day,the message appeared and then I accidently clicked the DSL Modem icon in the >tray.I noticed the status of the device was alternating between'No signal received'and'Training >Mode'.This gave me the vital clue! >If the device was getting power from its source but no signal was being received,it >had to be something to do with the line between the device and the box linking it >to the telephone network.I detached the cable running from the modem to the telephone >adaptor.I then cleaned both ends as well as the sockets.The cable itself had become >rather tangled(as they do!)so I straightened it.Amazingly,the message disappeared >and so did its evil iconic companion.I have never seen them since! > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] Re: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 4:13 pm Posted by kiwicam (8 messages posted) Hi all, It seems to me that users are experiencing two types of “network cable disconnected” error – an intermittent, reoccurring type and a permanent type. I was experiencing the latter (my network cable never showed as being connected) and after reading all of this thread I was still very skeptical that I had found a solution that would work for me. However, to my amazement the solution was as simple as, Turning ALL power to the motherboard off! Strange as it sounds, this worked like a charm. Perhaps some background will help convince you. I have a dual boot system – two copies of WinXP installed on two separate partitions. I use one copy for work, and one copy for testing. My work OS has a very reliable network connection; however, upon rebooting and starting the secondary OS, I was constantly frustrated by the “network cable disconnected” error message and a lack of any network! The hardware is exactly the same; the drivers are exactly the same – absolutely nothing about the system changes! It was enough to drive you crazy. But then the simplicity of the solution (turning the power off) would just about drive you crazy too. It seems the problem was that because I was only restarting, a small amount of power was still getting to the motherboard (and I suspect more importantly to the LAN card). In fact, like most modern motherboards, even when I shutdown my computer, the motherboard still receives a small amount of power (hence the term a “soft-off”. Actually, this is very handy as it allows me to do things like “wake-on-lan” and power up the computer remotely. The only way to stop the motherboard receiving this power is to actually turn the power off or unplug the computer (known as a “hard-off). Although I followed the suggestion in this thread of turning the computer off for 15mins, I later confirmed that in my case a few seconds is sufficient to allow the charge to dissipate from the motherboard and correct the problem. (My motherboard has a small LED that shows when the motherboard is receiving power and once this has gone off it is okay to turn the computer back on.) Furthermore, I am able to consistently recreate this error. On restarting the computer into my work OS I was expecting to receive the same error and to have to power down the computer. I was surprised when the error did not occur. However, on booting back into the testing OS the problem reoccurred thus confirming that it is indeed repeatable. Well, although much longer than I intended, I hope this post will prove useful to those of you still suffering from this annoying problem. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, December 24, 2006 at 2:14 pm Posted by Phil Walsh (1 messages posted) I am suffering from the dreaded "network cable unplugged" problem. My configuration is as follows: 1. LINKSYS WAG54G ADSL Router 2.Ethernet patch cable CAT at one end in port 2 of the router and at the other into a RJ45 wall outlet. 3.The RJ45 wall outlet is connected through a hole in my study wall to another RJ45 wall outlet in my bedroom. 4. PC workstation connected via patch cable into port 1 of the router. When I connect my laptop directly into port 2 of the router it works fine. I had to change the network adapter settings to 10MBs /Half duplex rather than Autodetect, but this now works fine. The problem occurs when I connect my laptop into the RJ45 wall outlet in my bedroom rather than directly into the router. This is where I still get the "network cable unplugged" message. I made the RJ45 connections myself. They look fine. I've checked that they are in the right colour channels and the crimping looks ok. I do admit that this may be the problem! Is there anyone with any smart suggestions so that I can connect up my son's new Xmas present (a PC!) tomorrow? [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - Microsoft fix Monday, February 19, 2007 at 12:12 pm Posted by rpgIVguru (1 messages posted) This solved my problems. Kept getting the "Network Disconnected" message at randon intervals. Mostly while trying to download large files. The KB article listed instructs you to tell Windows not to try powering down the device to save power. Here's the text: RESOLUTION To resolve this issue, configure the MN130 settings not to allow Windows to turn the adapter off to save power. To do so, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, point to Connect To, and then click Show all connections. 2. Right-click the MN130 adapter connection, and then click Properties. 3. Click the General tab, and then click Configure. 4. Click the Power Management tab. 5. Click to clear the Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power check box (if it is selected). Note MN130 is a specific NIC, however in my case I was having the same issue with the integrated NIC's in my nForce 4 motherboard. So far, the fix above has resolved my issues too, even though I've got different NICs. On Thursday, June 23, 2005 at 7:44 pm, brian wrote: >Must read > >http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811595 > >Connect To is aka: Network Connections > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged - FIXED MY PROBLEM Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 4:32 pm Posted by twoface (1 messages posted) The value for the Media Type property on the network adapter may be set to Auto Select. This property is located on the Advanced tab of the network adapter properties dialog box. To resolve this issue, change the value of the Media Type property to a specific bandwidth. For example, set the value to 10Mbps/Full Duplex, to 100Mbps/Full Duplex, or to an optimum value. Note The steps to change this property vary depending on the manufacturer of the network adapter. In most scenarios, you can follow these steps to change the value of the Media Type property: 1. Click Start, click Run, type ncpa.cpl, and then click OK. 2. Right-click Local Area Connection, and then click Properties. 3. On the General tab, click Configure. 4. In the resulting dialog box, click the Advanced tab. 5. In the Property list, click Media Type or Link Speed & Duplex or something similar. Note If these properties do not appear, look for a property that has the values Duplex and Half-Duplex. 6. Click a specific bandwidth in the Value list, and then click OK. 7. Close the Network Connections dialog box. 8. Test the network connection. 9. If these steps do not resolve the issue, repeat steps 1 through 5, and then click a different value in step 6 until you have tested all values. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910389/ [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 1:05 am Posted by Michael C. Burgess (48 messages posted) The fix didn't work for me. I'm running Windows XP Media Center Edition on an HP Pavilion dv9005us Entertainment Notebook PC. The "network cable unplugged" message comes up when I need to use wi-fi. It seems that it can't even find the wi-fi hardware and it's behaving as if it needs me to plug in a LAN cable to the router. And that's what I'm having to resort to because it just can't seem to locate the wi-fi hardware in the laptop and make it fire up. Any suggestions? On Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 4:32 pm, twoface wrote: >The value for the Media Type property on the network adapter may be set to Auto Select. >This property is located on the Advanced tab of the network adapter properties dialog >box. To resolve this issue, change the value of the Media Type property to a specific >bandwidth. For example, set the value to 10Mbps/Full Duplex, to 100Mbps/Full Duplex, >or to an optimum value. > >Note The steps to change this property vary depending on the manufacturer of the >network adapter. In most scenarios, you can follow these steps to change the value >of the Media Type property: >1. Click Start, click Run, type ncpa.cpl, and then click OK. >2. Right-click Local Area Connection, and then click Properties. >3. On the General tab, click Configure. >4. In the resulting dialog box, click the Advanced tab. >5. In the Property list, click Media Type or Link Speed & Duplex or something similar. > >Note If these properties do not appear, look for a property that has the values Duplex >and Half-Duplex. >6. Click a specific bandwidth in the Value list, and then click OK. >7. Close the Network Connections dialog box. >8. Test the network connection. >9. If these steps do not resolve the issue, repeat steps 1 through 5, and then click >a different value in step 6 until you have tested all values. > >http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910389/ [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Friday, November 23, 2007 at 5:17 pm Posted by James (1 messages posted) Alright, I fortunitely only had this problem for about a half hour before finding the solution (listed below... THANK YOU!!!) So I did the obvious and reseated the nic, reinstalled drivers, deleted connection and created new etc..... What ended up doing it for me was disabling the ICS connection. I use a third party firewall not the XP firewall so this is no issue for me (if you do not have a third party firewall I would not suggest disabling this feature) but the service was "Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)" immediately after the service was stopped the connection was fine. Not even a reboot needed. Hope this helps someone. James On Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 9:24 am, Maxicomm wrote: >Greetings fellow sufferers of the darn, "Network Cable Unplugged!" ... >I've just finished a heavy session with Dell's email support ... and am happy report >that this problem on my Inspiron 2500 is now resolved !! >One important point to remember is that ICS (internet connection sharing) is an absolute >no, no and must be disabled for all networking under XP !!! >So without further messing, here is the contents of the email from Dell that solved >this problem for me, at least. HOPE IT HELPS U " !!!!! > >Hello, > >Thank you for contacting Dell Hardware E-Support and Services. > >I have gone through your issue and feel that the following information will help >you. > >Reseat the mini-PCI card.* - L2 chassis > >To reseat the mini-PCI card, follow the steps below: > >Locate the smaller of the two removable panels on the bottom of the computer. Use >a small Phillips (#1) to remove the screw. Lift off the cover. Push outward on the >two retaining clips. Once the clips release, the card will pop up at an angle. >Disconnect the wiring harness and carefully pull the card out of its socket. >Reseat the card, following the above steps in reverse order. > >NOTE: For additional information regarding how to reseat the mini-PCI card, refer >to the Online User Guide in the resources above. > ><<<<<< THIS IS THE MAIN BIT >>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >Hard set the media type in Windows. (2000/XP) > >To hard set the media type, perform the following steps: > >Right-click My Computer. >The My Computer menu appears. >Click Manage. >The Computer Management window appears. >Click to choose Device Manager from the list in the left-hand pane. >Click the (+) symbol to the left of Network adapters in the right- hand pane. >Double-click the network adapter. >The Network Properties window appears. >Click the Advanced tab. >Change the connection speed (the name of the setting may be different according to >the card manufacturer and/or driver version) >If the hub is a 10/100/1000 auto-switching hub, configure the card for 10Mb. >If the hub is a 1000Mb only hub, configure the card for 1000Mb. If the hub is a 100Mb >only hub, configure the card for 100Mb. If the hub is a 10Mb only hub, configure >the card for 10Mb. >Configure the card for half duplex (the name of the setting may be different according >to the card manufacturer and/or driver >version.) >Click the Apply button and then click OK. >The Network Properties window closes. >Restart the computer. > >.... and don't forget to disable ICS !!!!!!!! >Right click My Computer >left click on Manage >select Services & Applications >click on the + next to it and select Services >in the list in the right side of the window select ICS (its in the long form not >short hand like ICS) > right click for properties and select disable >Then click out back to the desktop and restart the machine >GOOD LUCK !! > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 12:38 pm Posted by Mike (1 messages posted) Fix didn't work for me either. Any other fixes? On Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 12:05 am, Michael C. Burgess wrote: >The fix didn't work for me. I'm running Windows XP Media Center Edition on an HP >Pavilion dv9005us Entertainment Notebook PC. The "network cable unplugged" message >comes up when I need to use wi-fi. It seems that it can't even find the wi-fi hardware >and it's behaving as if it needs me to plug in a LAN cable to the router. And that's >what I'm having to resort to because it just can't seem to locate the wi-fi hardware >in the laptop and make it fire up. Any suggestions? > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 7:27 am Posted by Stevero (1 messages posted) After spending 5 hours and following all the tips in this forum and others, my solution was to: 1. Turn off the computer, 2. UNPLUG THE COMPUTER, 3. Power off the modem and router, then 4. Turn everything back on. The key was to UNPLUG THE COMPUTER. Thanks to those who suggested this. [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 1:38 am Posted by mack420 (1 messages posted) This solved it for me, grats, been searching for awhile. This issue was driving me mental as I couldn't fix it lol. On Monday, January 19, 2004 at 3:55 am, Blackbird wrote: >I had a "Network Cable Unplugged" problem when connecting a desktop and a notebook >with integrated NIC, via a crossover cable. >This was THE SOLUTION to my problem: > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Friday, October 31, 2008 at 7:26 am Posted by dsp... (1 messages posted) Problem Solved: I went through the many messages in this forum trying various fixes; none worked. My issue was autonegotiation -the switch that the ethernet cable connecting to the desktop probably has issues w/the particular type of Dell computer configuration (Realtech network adaptor) but the switch is located behind the wall somewhere. Also, user had gotten Windows automatic updates overnight asking for restart, which they did. Lastly, computer had been working fine when they left the office the night before. Issue boils down to DHCP and the switch not knowing what speed to connect to user's network adaptor. Troubleshooting steps (restart/reboot along the way too): * Reboot * Check that ethernet cable connections are secure (computer & wall; unplug/replug) * Unplug & replug power cable, power strip (toggle strip power button) * Disable & enable network adaptor in Network Connections * Remove & (scan for changes) add adaptor back in device manager. When this fails and "network cable unplugged" still shows in Network Connections: * Right click Local Area Connection & choose Properties. * General->Configure->Advanced->Speed & Duplex-> Value (to the right currently set to "Auto") & then choose: 10Mb Half. Click OK. * Watch the Local Area Connection to see "Connected" under Status (in Network Connections). * Reboot computer. On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:12 am, Robin wrote: >I have a question about Connect >to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network: >(Reposting this with a corrected subject) >We just bought a new computer with an A7N266-VM mother board and installed windows >XP. We tried to setup a > network to a computer running windows 95 (didn't work) and >a laptop running windows ME (didn't work). As far as we > can tell devices are enabled, internet cable is good and is >connected properly, ethernet driver is installed. However, on > the network connection information, we get a message saying >the cable is unplugged. Any help would be > appreciated. > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 1:40 pm Posted by rogerg (1 messages posted) Its true. Unplug power cable from your computer. It works 100%. THANK YOU. On Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 7:27 am, Stevero wrote: >After spending 5 hours and following all the tips in this forum and others, my solution >was to: > >1. Turn off the computer, >2. UNPLUG THE COMPUTER, >3. Power off the modem and router, then >4. Turn everything back on. > >The key was to UNPLUG THE COMPUTER. Thanks to those who suggested this. > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 10:11 am Posted by Donna Bobcean (1 messages posted) This is too simple. Unplug power cable from modem, count to 30, plug in again. Voila! On Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 4:13 pm, wildbill2u wrote: >Forgive me but I had to laugh. I've had the same problem and the same sudden miracle >that seemed to fix the problem, only to have it return. > >So here I am with all you other sufferers. Isn't it interesting that all of us have >different hardware but all of us are using XP--but Microsoft denies it's their problem. > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Friday, January 1, 2010 at 7:51 am Posted by julie (1 messages posted) In response to Shawn's post: I just reformatted my harddrive and was getting the Network Cable Unplugged Error. I tried changing the setting to 10mbps Full Duplex and got rid of the error...after over an hour of frantically trying enabling/disabling, reboots, etc... To Shawn: If you are reading this THANK YOU A MILLION!!!! On Friday, June 11, 2004 at 10:31 am, Shawn wrote: > >Go to your network connection (local area connection), double click on it, Properties, >Configure, Advanced tab, set value to 10baseT Full_Duplex. I've found no degradation >in speed by doing this and it will solve the unplugged problem. Read something in >the past that the connection default is too fast for most cards. > >Good luck. > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Friday, January 15, 2010 at 10:42 pm Posted by W Hahnenberger (1 messages posted) None of the fixes were permanent for me until I disabled windows firewall. Now I get the network cable unplugged message BUT everything works. It is obviously a windowsXP problem, probably with an automatic update, that appears after years of working fine. There must be a solution that allows windows firewall activated and not getting the message. On Friday, January 1, 2010 at 7:51 am, julie wrote: >In response to Shawn's post: > >I just reformatted my harddrive and was getting the Network Cable Unplugged Error. >I tried changing the setting to 10mbps Full Duplex and got rid of the error...after >over an hour of frantically trying enabling/disabling, reboots, etc... > >To Shawn: If you are reading this THANK YOU A MILLION!!!! > > > [Reply or follow-up to this message] re: Network Cable Unplugged Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 9:22 am Posted by MartinM (7551 messages posted) Must ? If you read right through this thread you'll see that there are a bunch of situations with fixes and another bunch without. In the latter cases it looks as if its an XP bug, and certainlyh one I wouldn't expect MS to fix in XP now :-( Easiest just to ignore the message. 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