From Leo's mailbag:
> From: A Computer User
> Sent: June 21, 2006
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: why no net connection?
>
> Leo,
> When I connect my notebook to my wired network to get on the
> internet, it does not detect any signal or line. But when I
> connect it to another wired network (without internet) it can
> detect the signal automatically, meaning there is nothing
> wrong with the network card. I've tested the line with
> another computer and it can connect to the internet with no
> problems, meaning there is also nothing wrong with the wired
> network. Is there a certain function on my notebook that
> automatically disables the network card from detecting any
> signals if it connected to the internet? Or is there any
> other reason causing this?
My *guess* is that your network card is a 10/100 auto-speed
detecting card (most are these days) and whatever device is
at the other end of that cable is also a 10/100 device.
Sometimes they can get "confused" and auto-detect themselves
into nothingness :-).
This article covers the settings involved:
http://ask-leo.com/why_does_my_network_connection_drop_every_so_often.html
Thanks for asking,
Leo
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