He already applied that firmware update which didn't help. And unless his NIC is really, really old (or stupid) the cable type shouldn't matter as both the router and the NIC would auto-negotiate and resolve any cable issues.
So far the only thing I've found that has helped the unidentified network is to disable/enable the NIC.
I was browsing some other websites and they said to disable my firewall's (avast is the only one i know im using) so i did that rebooted and still nothing.
Also i went to IPV4 default gateway to my ip but when i did IPconfig in CMD it didnt say a Ip for ethernet only wireless. I dont know if that information helps atall?
Ok this is weird. I've just moved my bedroom around cos it was looking messy and needed a good sort out and ive moved my computer desk to the other side of the room. Therefore using a different socket and its working now. I dont want to restart the computer now though. But seems to be working.
EDIT - Now its not working after restarting computer :<
Last edited by Gazaa; 28 Dec 2010 at 10:35.
I would give ipconfig /release and ipconfig /renew from the command prompt a try. Also, I would disable and uninstall your network adapter driver, and select "scan for hardware changes" from the device manager window.
Ok i did that now it wont recognize my ethernet cable atall :<...
It went through ok, but still doesnt give a gateway for local area just a ::
Everything else looks ok. But still does help with ethernet being found.
ok, if it is a gateway resolution issue give these a try in sequence:
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /registerdns
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