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Posted by Gauss on Jul-02-2008 15:36:

Halp, computer problem

So here's how it is... I've got two computers in my household, let's call them primary and secondary. They're connected in LAN. Primary computer has two network cards. One is used for connecting to Internet, other is used for LAN, obviously. Secondary computer connects to Internet via primary computer. Yesterday I cleaned the primary computer from the inside and installed a new fan. Also, I removed the power supply, opened it, cleaned it as well and put it back where it was. Ever since doing that primary computer doesn't recognize secondary computer in LAN. It says "network cable unplugged" no matter it's plugged in and the little light on netword card is on. No settings in Network Connections panel have been changed. Secondary computer doesn't show "network cable unplugged" message. What could it be?

c0r version: Computer won't register plugged in network cable, if you know the possible solution, read the whole post.

Posted by david.michael on Jul-02-2008 15:39:

I'd try a few simple things like re-seating the NIC in question, or putting it in a different slot, before pursuing it further.

Posted by Zoso on Jul-02-2008 15:39:

I'll assume this is a Windows based PC. When all else fails, you can right click on the network connection icon on the system tray and click "repair". This will clear anything cached, and it MIGHT help restore the connection.

Routers are relatively cheap now, so why not just take the plunge and install a router? Then you can put everything on your own Class C subnet and be happy.

Posted by on Jul-02-2008 17:47:

reinstall the drivers for your network card but first uninstall them and then restart and then reinstall

Posted by DigitalPhoenix on Jul-02-2008 18:21:

when all else fails, get a new nic card...shit happens

Posted by david.michael on Jul-02-2008 18:23:

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Originally posted by DigitalPhoenix
network interface card card

Posted by Cloudburst on Jul-02-2008 19:08:

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Originally posted by david.michael

GPS system

Posted by david.michael on Jul-02-2008 19:35:

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Originally posted by Cloudburst
GPS system

PIN number

Posted by Gauss on Jul-03-2008 08:34:

Yeah, okay, I get it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAS_syndrome

Anyway, thanks for serious replies, I'll see today what can I do.

Posted by kadomony on Jul-03-2008 08:43:

Posted by Gauss on Jul-03-2008 11:40:

I unplugged the NIC, cleaned it and plugged it back in. Now it suddenly works again.

Posted by david.michael on Jul-03-2008 12:32:

quote:
Originally posted by Gauss
I unplugged the NIC, cleaned it and plugged it back in. Now it suddenly works again.

Can't complain on that one... cheap fix.

Posted by Gauss on Jul-03-2008 13:21:

quote:
Originally posted by david.michael
Can't complain on that one... cheap fix.

Yeah, always try the simplest solution first.

Posted by lacksesepsotygh on Jul-03-2008 13:46:

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