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    wired network connection

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by arizray, Jul 25, 2009.

  1. arizray

    arizray Newbie

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    After re-installing WIN XP, drivers, utilities etc. I have no connection to the network. Only thing I have is a wireless setup. Tried using the network wizard, followed all instructions, no wired connection.

    Could use some advice. My wireless setup will be a later issue for me. Right I want to get ont he internet via the built-in NIC card.
     
    arizray, Jul 25, 2009
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  2. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    What exact Inspiron model? Odds are you somehow missed the LAN driver.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 25, 2009
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  3. Fragilexx

    Fragilexx Get'cha head in the game

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    Have a look in control panel > device manager. Does the device appear in there at all (even if it has a yellow icon next to it)?
     
    Fragilexx, Jul 25, 2009
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