Re: "Network Cable Unplugged" error (FR114P)

"George" <george@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:JI09f.26590$65.24066@newsfe6-win.ntli.net...
>I agree, the problem might come from the NIC, but I don't know if it is
> really physically broken or not because it works with the modem and
> company
> network.
> Perhaps, it is a software/setting problem.
>
> I have tried to look for a newer driver on the web but without luck. My
> current driver comes from Dell with the laptop. For your information, the
> NIC on the laptop is "Actiontec 82559 based Mini PCI Ethernet Adapter
> (10/100)" with driver from Intel (version 4.3.25.0). If anyone knows where
> I
> can get a newer driver, please tell me. Thanks in advance.
>
> In my another reply, I asked whether NIC has got a "permanent memory" of
> its
> settings. According to John Jones, "settings are retained, even if the PC
> is
> powered off". If so, how can I check/change these settings (with any
> utilities) and how do I know what settings are proper ones in my case?

The NIC might, but the OS settings will override it. The NIC will take on
those settings once the OS boots.

You might watch it during the bootup sequence; the NIC will be powered up
early in the boot, and full settings get applied later. Often a NIC will
light up, early, go dark, then light again later when it's fully activated.

-Russ.
Received on Mon Nov 21 02:36:06 2005