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    LAN detection problem

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by apratim_pranay, Jan 6, 2008.

  1. apratim_pranay

    apratim_pranay Notebook Enthusiast

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    on my Laptop I can not see any Local Area Connection icon. not in my task bar nor in my network connections folder.

    I can only see a 1394 connection and a wireless connection


    what cud be the reason??
     
    apratim_pranay, Jan 6, 2008
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    Incursis Notebook Evangelist

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    hoggie old boy

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    have you set up a network connection ?
    did you tick the check box "show icon on task bar" ?
     
    hoggie, Jan 6, 2008
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    now i can see my local area connection icon, but when i connect the cable it still shows network cable unplugged,also when i connect the cable ,the green light at the port doesnt turn on

    any help??
     
    apratim_pranay, Jan 26, 2008
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