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Old 10-20-2007   #1 (permalink)
vicentejr28


 
 

Can only get connected Wirelessly, but not with eithernet cable

SO i can only get connected wireless to my modem( i have a built in wi-fi
adapter), but when i plug in my ethernet cable.....my computer does not
detect it. HELP...



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Old 10-20-2007   #2 (permalink)
Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]


 
 

Re: Can only get connected Wirelessly, but not with eithernet cable

Did you turn off the Wi-Fi connection first then try connecting by Ethernet?
Also Open Device Manager > expand 'Network Adapter" > select your Ethernet
device > right click it > and click Scan for hardware changes, then try
connecting again.
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"vicentejr28" <vicentejr28@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> SO i can only get connected wireless to my modem( i have a built in wi-fi
> adapter), but when i plug in my ethernet cable.....my computer does not
> detect it. HELP...
>
>

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Old 10-20-2007   #3 (permalink)
Rick Rogers


 
 

Re: Can only get connected Wirelessly, but not with eithernet cable

Hi,

Is that port enabled in the system BIOS?
Does it show as working in Device Manager?
Did it work previously?
Is the connection light "on" on the card itself indicating activity?

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"vicentejr28" <vicentejr28@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> SO i can only get connected wireless to my modem( i have a built in wi-fi
> adapter), but when i plug in my ethernet cable.....my computer does not
> detect it. HELP...
>
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-20-2007   #4 (permalink)
Charlie Tame


 
 

Re: Can only get connected Wirelessly, but not with eithernet cable

vicentejr28 wrote:
Quote:

> SO i can only get connected wireless to my modem( i have a built in wi-fi
> adapter), but when i plug in my ethernet cable.....my computer does not
> detect it. HELP...
>
>
start>settings>network connections - click on that button to open a view
of what's where...

Is the connection marked disabled? From there you should also be able to
check your settings and you probably want DHCP or "Automatic" allocation
of DNS and IP address to avoid conflicts.

In the properties you should find a "Display In Taskbar when connected"
box so check that as well.
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