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    Ethernet not working.

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by lambo7, Sep 21, 2013.

  1. lambo7

    lambo7 Notebook Guru

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    Hi,
    I'm having real issues with my new X17m R2.
    My wireless is working but my wired internet isn't.
    I've tried downloading the drivers from Dell, I've uninstalled-reinstalled. Etc etc
    I do have ! Marks in device manager (see below)


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    Anyone have an idea???
    Thanks
    Steve
     
    lambo7, Sep 21, 2013
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    lambo7 Notebook Guru

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    Anyone? I've sorted out the wireless but still not ethernet :-(
     
    lambo7, Sep 22, 2013
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    bhaikalis Notebook Enthusiast

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    have you downloaded the chipset drivers? i believe there is a certain order the drivers need to be installed as well but i don't remember which. im sure chipset drivers should be installed first before the others though
     
    bhaikalis, Sep 22, 2013
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  4. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    The m17x R2 needs this driver . It may not install automatically so you can extract it to the desktop and then update it manually via the device manager.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Sep 23, 2013
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