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    Acer Aspire 1640 Lan/network connection problem

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by naton, Jan 21, 2009.

  1. naton

    naton Notebook Virtuoso

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    The problem is I can't get this laptop to connect to the internet using a wired broadband modem unless I change the integrated LAN setting from 'Auto' to '100Mbs Full'. When I change the sitting sometimes I'm lucky and able to connect but sometimes not.

    I tried a PCMCIA Lan card that just works fine.

    Is the Realtek 8139 on this laptop dying?

    Thanks :)
     
    naton, Jan 21, 2009
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