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    M17x R4 Ethernet port not working.

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Fisix, May 8, 2013.

  1. Fisix

    Fisix Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think it has been happening for a while, and I just keep on forgetting to fix this but I cannot get internet access through my Ethernet port. (Yes its plugged in) lol. In all seriousness though, I have updated the driver for it from dells support site, from intel...Everytime I install it I get warning right after saying that it was installed incorrectly, Idk why or what to do? is this a known problem with m17x r4? Anyone, help is appreciated thanks.
     
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    Have you tried updating the Bios? Any exclamation marks on the device manager?
     
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    yeah I have my Bios all updated and there are no exclamation marks on the device manager.
     
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    I have the same problem here, looking forward for solutions.
     
    sadoflove, May 9, 2013
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    Can anyone figure this out?
     
    Fisix, May 10, 2013
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    Have you tried the lastest drivers from Atheros instead of DELL?
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, May 13, 2013
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    You may have accidentally turned off the Ethernet controller

    At startup Press F2 to enter BIOS --> Advanced --> Integrated NIC --> Make sure it's enabled.

    Or just press F9 to load optimal defaults and it should automatically be turned on
     
    Alienware-Luis_Pardo, May 13, 2013
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    Having the same problem on an m18x r1. Anybody able to fix this?
     
    dsaem, Dec 14, 2013
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