Ethernet Connections not being recognized.

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  1. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 64bit
       #1

    Ethernet Connections not being recognized.


    First of all thanks in advice for taking the time to read my issue and if you can help me, Thanks even more!

    So my issue is regarding ethernet connections not being recognized when i plug in the ethernet cable to the port.

    I have been searching for days for a solutions, but no one quite seems to have the same problem as me.


    Issues addressed:

    SO, First of all i have determined that its not the ethernet cable by checking it in my girlfriends computer and my best mates.

    Its not the routers, as the are working fine with the aforementioned peoples machine's. with all of the same ethernet cables and everything.

    So i figure with those two ruled out, its my machine.

    I actually have had this issue on and off for a while, with various different internet connections. Ie. my own, my girlfriends and my best mates.

    Most recently, I have lost the ability to use my mates internet today. We were away from the computers for ten hours or so, i turned my machine off with the Ethernet plugged in, and when i came back and started it, it seems to have "forgotten what and Ethernet connection or cable is.


    Last week the same thing happened at my girlfriends house with her connection.

    My guess is that it is most likely related to my drivers OR the power settings...

    I've been fighting with this issue for a while now... its getting a bit time consuming and old.

    Oh one more thing, Any wireless connection, presents no problems what so ever...
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  2. Posts : 1,419
    Windows 7 7600 1 X64
       #2

    EThernet


    Welcome to windows 7 support, in order to trouble shoot the issue please provide us with more information such as spec info on your available system hardware. Please fill out your system specs at the bottom of your screen. I venture to say that the possibility of your nic card giving you rthe connection issue,

    Adrian
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  3. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks for the response! I really appreciate it.

    So ive updated the fundamentals that ive managed to find easily, and that should be relevant. if you need any other specs, ill search them out!
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  4. Posts : 1,419
    Windows 7 7600 1 X64
       #4

    Thanks for updating your system specs.
    As I understand your issue: After connecting your system via ethernet cabling to your system you do not have access to the internet.
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  5. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Simply yes thats the issue.

    However, I was connected fine this morning, after the first connection since i arrived here. 2 seconds plugged in and the ethernet was doing its thing.

    so we went out, i turned off my machine. when i got back, my machine couldn't identify the plugged in cables.
    This happens with friends connections, girlfriend and even my own.


    like i say ive tested the cables and routers with other computers, and they're all dandy and fine.
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  6. Posts : 1,419
    Windows 7 7600 1 X64
       #6

    Sevi20 said:
    Simply yes thats the issue.

    However, I was connected fine this morning, after the first connection since i arrived here. 2 seconds plugged in and the ethernet was doing its thing.

    so we went out, i turned off my machine. when i got back, my machine couldn't identify the plugged in cables.
    This happens with friends connections, girlfriend and even my own.


    like i say ive tested the cables and routers with other computers, and they're all dandy and fine.
    We need to identify how you are connecting, are you connecting to a router and broadband modem?
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  7. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    In some situations both.

    In my house i connect directly to a BB modem.

    at the gf's and mates places, its both a BB modem with a 4port ethernet router.

    None of the above are wireless routers.

    Now that you mention this, It seems i have fewer problems when i connect directly to a modem
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  8. Posts : 1,419
    Windows 7 7600 1 X64
       #8

    Lets assume for now that you are connecting to the modem.
    There are 3 possibilities that explain your issue:
    1. Your IP provider is experiencing outtages.
    2. Your modem is at fault.
    3. Your NIC card is not configured correctly.
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  9. Posts : 1,419
    Windows 7 7600 1 X64
       #9

    NIC


    The NIC card is easily eliminated by performing the following steps:
    1. At your system proceed to the control panel
    2. Proceed to devices and hardware
    3. Click on device manager
    4. Halfway down you will see Network Adaptor
    5. Click on network adaptor and if you see a yellow exclamation icon we can then proceed to update the driver.
    For your review see the attached image to help.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Ethernet Connections not being recognized.-nic.png  
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  10. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #10

    so i have regularly checked the connection on other computers at the time, switching cables to other computers and the like. I am rather confident that its not to do with the modem, the cables or the internet provider due to other machines working.

    If thats the case, i would love to attempt to configure the NIC correctly, it seems to me it is the most likely cause
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