Network cable unplugged

hello,

I installed Windows 7 (x86) today, but have found some trouble with getting a Internet Connection.

I'm using a dc-202 router. Windows doesn't detect any connections, and when going to network connections it says: Local area connections ; network cable unplugged (tho the cable IS plugged in, and my driver is up to date). My ethernet card is a VIA Rhine II compatible fast ethernet adapter.

I already tried to reinstal windows and to skip the router, and just connect directly to the Modem. Even then, I get an error stating: unidentified network. So when i go trough the router, i can't see any connections, when i go directly trough the modem i do get a network, altough i cannot connect to the Internet). I can't go on the Internet either way.

I hope this is enaugh information, otherwise i have some typing to do (cant post on my own computer, or use LAN)

Does device manager report the adapter is fully functional?

is the netcard detected at all?

Ok try this:

1. shut off your pc
2. unplug power to your modem
3. unplug power to your router

Now:

1. plug power back into the modem
2. plug power back into the router
3. turn on your pc

axeowner said:

hello,

I installed Windows 7 (x86) today, but have found some trouble with getting a Internet Connection.

I'm using a dc-202 router. Windows doesn't detect any connections, and when going to network connections it says: Local area connections ; network cable unplugged (tho the cable IS plugged in, and my driver is up to date). My ethernet card is a VIA Rhine II compatible fast ethernet adapter.

I already tried to reinstal windows and to skip the router, and just connect directly to the Modem. Even then, I get an error stating: unidentified network. So when i go trough the router, i can't see any connections, when i go directly trough the modem i do get a network, altough i cannot connect to the Internet). I can't go on the Internet either way.

I hope this is enaugh information, otherwise i have some typing to do (cant post on my own computer, or use LAN)

Your router is an older model and it also shows no Windows 7 support from what I could read about it. Also your VIA Rhine II compatible fast ethernet adapter has no Windows 7 compatablity updates. Between the two incompatibles you don't have much chance of getting anything to work. I can only recommend that you purchase a Windows 7 compatible router and network adaptor if you want the problem to be resolved.

The Netcard is fully functioning, and the adapter is working fully functional according to the device manager.

@chev65
I think you're right, time to upgrade the router and the adapter (they're getting old)


thanks for the help :), I think that will fix it

The card and router are not your problem I would replace the network cable itself and uninstall the adapter via device manager restart the computer and let Windows redetect it and see what happens if Windows prompts you about a new network detected set it to home.

are you using a PCI network adapter on a motherboard that has a built in ethernet port?