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    T60p - Ethernet Connection Not Working

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by svandoorn, Sep 1, 2006.

  1. svandoorn

    svandoorn Newbie

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    Hey guys, I need your help. When I open up my Network Connections, I am able to see my wireless adapter as well as the Verizon adapter, however, my ethernet connection is missing. Can anybody tell me how to fix this problem? Thanks in advance.

    -Stephen
     
    svandoorn, Sep 1, 2006
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  2. MadScientistVX

    MadScientistVX Newbie

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    Check Device Manager and see if it is installed, or if there is anything that needs attention (i.e. yellow triangle).
     
    MadScientistVX, Sep 1, 2006
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  3. vagii

    vagii Notebook Enthusiast

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    plug your ac adapter in, the connection icon will come out.
    I think it's a new feature of t60 series...
     
    vagii, Sep 3, 2006
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  4. svandoorn

    svandoorn Newbie

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    Thanks guys, how can I disable this feature and what triggered it in the first place?

    -Stephen
     
    svandoorn, Sep 3, 2006
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  5. tselling

    tselling Notebook Enthusiast

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    This is a power saving feature. If you plug an ethernet cable in while on battery the connection will also become active. I think the checkbox on the Power Management tab of the Device will disable it.
     
    tselling, Sep 8, 2006
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  6. Ethyriel

    Ethyriel Notebook Deity

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    Yes, there's a checkbox to 'allow this device to be shutoff to save power' or something to that effect. There may also be an option in the power management applet. Sorry I can't be more specific, I don't have a Windows machine handy.

    I really love being able to say that :)
     
    Ethyriel, Sep 8, 2006
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