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Cable unplugged message on task bar

Discussion in 'Networking (Hardware & Software)' started by alc, 2005/06/12.

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    I don't know if this is the right area to post to or not. I will admit - I know NOTHING about networking. I had my latest computer built and there is a connector on the back that looks like a large phone jack, which I assume is where a cable would go in order to hook to a router.

    I have an icon on my task bar that looks like two computers together that have a red "x" mark on them. When I mouse over them it says "Local Area Connection - A network cable is unplugged." Does it say that because I don't have it connected to a network? Or, is there really something inside the case that I need to plug in?

    I am currently on dialup service and will be getting the new fiber optic internet service on Wednesday, so they will need to connect my PC to a router using this connection. I just want to make sure everything is OK before they show up. Thanks in advance for any help.
     
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    alc

    That's OK. Don't worry.
    Yes.
     
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    Oh, thank you. I had looked inside and didn't see anything not connected, but I just didn't want the telephone service guys to get over here and them not being able to get me connected.
     
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    alc--You can get rid of that annoying icon by going into Control Panel|Network Connections and if you find a Local Area Connection that you, in fact, do not have, right click|Disable.
     
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    I looked in my Network Connections, and this is what it has listed under LAN or High-Speed Internet:

    1394 Connection 2
    Connected
    1394 Adapter #2

    1394 Connection
    Connected
    1394 Adapter

    Local Area Connection
    Network Cable Unplugged
    3Com Gigabit LOM (3C940)

    I have no idea what any of these are, since I have never had a high speed connection or network on this machine. Can you explain what they mean? Thanks.
     
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    Some Answers for you

    The 1394 connections you see are firewire connections, you can disable them unless you are using firewire devices, the last dev in your list is your network card, and thats what is showing network cable unplugged. Usually with windows XP there is not a way to remove and reinstall TCP/IP. I have found that if you remove the NIC, network interface card from the slot it is in the PC and remove all networking components from windows, then reinstall the NIC with the original drivers CD/Diskette, installing TCP/IP and other windows networking, that will usually do it. But it could also be that your NIC took a slight shock and just isnt working. Remove it and buy one for $15 and install it, should fix the problem.

    Tony
     
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    so do nothing. The message will go away when your online! :D
     
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    exactly!

    If you right click My Network Places and select Properties, then rt click Local Area Connection and click Properties, at the bottom of that properties windows will be 2 checkboxes:
    1. show icon in notiification area when connected
    2. notify me when connection has limited or no connectivity

    If going to be using broadband connection (as will be installed for you this week), then do nothing and leave both boxes checked. The icon will always appear in the system tray where the clock is located and you will be notified if your connection degrades or is off.

    Once you get accustomed to your new internet you can uncheck #2 above to get rid of what may be considered annoying messages about your connection status, but is always best to keep #1 checked. Even with only #1 checked, if the connection fails or a cable is unplugged etc, you will see a red X over the icon, afterwhich you can begin troubleshooting.
     
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    Thanks to all of you for your suggestions. I can hardly wait for the fiber optic connection on Wednesday, which is supposed to be faster than either cable or DSL. If I still have any problems after that, I will let you know.
     
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    OK - I got the fiber optic connection and it really is fast. Also, just to follow up - that took care of my "cable unplugged" issue. It is working perfectly fine. Thanks for all of your help.
     
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    Thanks for following up. :D
     
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