Vista - Vista Ultimate - have to un/re-plug ethernet cable to get LAN conn

I've started having internet connectivity issues...about the same time I
reset my wiFi router, our wired LAN connection started bugging out.

problem: when I boot computer, it auto connects to LAN labeled "Network 3"
but doesn't gain internet access.

hack solution on vista: unplug my ethernet cable, plug it back in, and it
connects to "Network 2" which _does_ get internet access

my wife has same issue with XP system... but for her, i can just "repair"
the LAN connection and it works.


have you ever heard of something like this?

i tried cycling the router power, as well as using the reset button.
additionally, i released * renewed the DHCP numbers in hopes that it would do
something.


Linksys Etherfast Cable/DSL Router: BEFSR81 V3

Network adapter for vista: Intel(R) 82566DC-2 Gigabit Network Connection

Not sure what other information might be helpful.

Thanks in advance for any help.

*thud*

thud wrote:
Since the problem occurs on two different computers running two different
operating systems, it's probably time for a new router. They don't last
forever and even new equipment can fail.

Malke
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