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    HP DV6t Ethernet not working

    Discussion in 'HP' started by gohan_d1, Mar 10, 2011.

  1. gohan_d1

    gohan_d1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    Up till a few days ago, my ethernet port was working just fine. In the last 3 days however, it has abruptly stopped to work and i cannot see the device under the network adpaters section of the device manager. I have tried to update the chipset and all my drivers are up to date. This has not fixed the issue. When i try to install the ethernet drivers, i get the following message:

    "The realtek network controller was not found. If Deep Sleep Mode is enabled Please Plug the Cable."

    I have no idea how to fix this and am getting frusted every day trying to fix the ethernet. Can anyone please provide a solution to this issue?

    Thanks
     
    gohan_d1, Mar 10, 2011
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    Falco152 Notebook Demon

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    You have to plug in the cable in the rj45 port before installing.

    or disable the power saving feature in the bios.
     
    Falco152, Mar 10, 2011
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    gohan_d1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Of course i have plugged it in during install. the software that installs the driver gives me that error right after it tries to detect the card. i have tried it both ways. I do not know of this power setting in the bios that you are talking about. Can you expand on that a little?

    Thanks for the reply!
     
    gohan_d1, Mar 11, 2011
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    Falco152 Notebook Demon

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    In the bios -> system configuration -> Lan Power Saving -> Disable

    You still need to have a powered cable in the rj45. I don't know the light code for 10/100mbit link but in the 1000mbit link as I don't have a 10/100mbit full duplex hub or switch to test on. Usually they have light code that tell if connection is made and what link it is on. There should be a green light indicating power, orange light for activity, and bright white on the rj45 jack (means 1000mbit link??)
     
    Falco152, Mar 11, 2011
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