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Ethernet Port problem

  • 08-07-2007 1:23am
    #1
    dRNk SAnTA
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 777 ✭✭✭


    Hey guys,

    I have an Advent laptop and the ethernet port isn't working properly. The card is a Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family Gigabit Ethernet NIC.

    I realised there was a problem when two of my friends could network to each other but I couldn't see either of them and they couldn't see me. When I plug in the ethernet cable, the green light comes on in the switch. Windows says the ethernet card is working properly, and when I connect it to the switch it shows the acquiring IP icon.

    I double checked there was a problem getting the router that I connect to the internet with wirelessly and tried using a wired connection. When I did this the internet stopped working.

    I have tried updating drivers but that hasn't done anything, is this just a hardware problem? Is there anything more I could do?

    I'd love to hear any suggestions!


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  • #2
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,719 ✭✭✭Hal1


    Sounds like your using dhcp, are you? can you ping the gateway computer or either of your friends pc's?


  • #3
    dRNk SAnTA
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 777 ✭✭✭dRNk SAnTA


    Hey, I just found the problem. It was that I hadn't chosen "obtain ip address automatically" in my tcp/ip settings. Thanks a million for your quick reply and your help.


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