1394 adapter

Network Connections is showing a 1394 adapter and it is keeping me from connecting to the Internet? how can it be disabled and kept from reinstalling itself? thanks!

I found this on Microsofts site...
An IEEE 1394-Compliant Network Adapter Is Displayed As Being Connected Even Though the Adapter Is Not Active
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SYMPTOMS
An Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) 1394-compliant network adapter is displayed as an active network connection even though the network adapter (or other IEEE 1394-compliant network device) is not active.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur because the computer has been set up to minimize the number of disabled network-device messages that are sent to the desktop.
STATUS
This behavior is by design.

 

I have that 1394 adapter too. What is it for?

 

I have that 1394 adapter too. What is it for?

Commonly referred to as "Firewire ". A port allowing connection to printers, camera's, scanners, card readers, ect. I believe it was introduced by "Apple ". It's competitive companion is the USB connection. Both have / are moving to faster connections from there original designs.

 

Ah, thanks.