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    Please help: D630 ethernet stopped working

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Shraga18, Aug 30, 2007.

  1. Shraga18

    Shraga18 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi everyone,

    My ethernet stopped working out of the blue today. I can't connect through my modem, or to another computer through a network cable. But the weird thing is that when I plug the cable in, the little network light on my modem does go on. I also can't find the ethernet in the device manager.

    Please help!

    Shraga
     
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    elscorcho Notebook Consultant

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    what OS are you using?
     
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    using xp pro. TIA.
     
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    right click on 'My Computer', select 'Manage'. Go to Device Manger and make sure that Network Adapters exist in the listing.

    now go to your start menu and select 'Run...', type in cmd and hit enter. now type in ipconfig and hit enter. what does it say?
     
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    Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:

    Media State............................:Media disconnected
     
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    go to your Control Panels folder and Network Connections. right click your Local Area Connection and select disable, after it disables, right click on it and select Connect.

    BTW, how are you connected online, through a router or straight to the cable modem?
     
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    Local Area Connection doesn't show up there! and I connect straight through the modem.
     
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    check your bios and make sure that your Ethernet card hasnt been disabled in the bios.
     
    ericcumbee, Aug 30, 2007
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    navigate back to the Network Connections window and select 'Create a New Connection' on the left hand side. now follow the prompts. are you using a cable or DSL connection?
     
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    I created a new connection, and it shows up under "Broadband". Still no Local Area Connection.

    I'll try the bios.
     
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    ok, it's fixed. I remembered that the d630 has a "feature" that turns off the NIC when on battery, but which turns it back on when plugged in. So I thought maybe something went wrong with that. I turned off the feature and rebooted, and voila, everything works. Thanks a ton for your help, guys!
     
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