Solved Arg! Ethernet cable not detected?

[gbpackerfan]

Well, I am currently in Taiwan using a wireless network, as for some reason, when I plug my ethernet cable into the computer, it's not detected! Like the light doesn't even light up, it's as if I didn't plug anything in. It worked fine when I was in the US, I used it everyday, but here, it can't detect it at all. I know it's my computer's problem, as my mom's laptop managed to receive internet connection through the ethernet cable. So, any help?

 

[malbky]

Is your connection through a router or Modem. Check them. Contact your ISP or buy a new PCIE lan card.

 

[pcjunklist]

If u only used the wifi you might nned to setup up the network to work on the ethernet cable. The easiest way is right click on the tray icon and click troubleshoot problems

 

[McLovin]

If it's a laptop, I don't know, but if it is a actual desktop computer the see if the card for the Ethernet is plugged in to the motherboard.

 

[gbpackerfan]

If u only used the wifi you might nned to setup up the network to work on the ethernet cable. The easiest way is right click on the tray icon and click troubleshoot problems

Lol I've already done that 500+ times.

If it's a laptop, I don't know, but if it is a actual desktop computer the see if the card for the Ethernet is plugged in to the motherboard.

It's a laptop -_-

 

[McLovin]

It's a laptop -_-

Have you bumped it at all to make it stop working on your way over seas?

 

[gbpackerfan]

It's a laptop -_-

Have you bumped it at all to make it stop working on your way over seas?

lol I stuffed it chock full of bubble wraps and those plastic puffy thingys.

 

[McLovin]

Hmm, well in that case I have no idea. You could take it to a computer shop where you are to have a look at it.

 

[gbpackerfan]

Hmm, well in that case I have no idea. You could take it to a computer shop where you are to have a look at it.

lol my windows is in English, haha. I don't think many people in Taiwan know how to read English

 

[McLovin]

lol my windows is in English, haha. I don't think many people in Taiwan know how to read English

Oh, ha, didn't think of that. Well Might have to get it looked at when you go back

 

[gbpackerfan]

lol my windows is in English, haha. I don't think many people in Taiwan know how to read English

Oh, ha, didn't think of that. Well Might have to get it looked at when you go back

lol yea, hopefully it works on the ethernet back home

 

[Deleted member 178]

lol my windows is in English, haha. I don't think many people in Taiwan know how to read English

Most IT knows English, i can assure you.

 

[gbpackerfan]

lol my windows is in English, haha. I don't think many people in Taiwan know how to read English

Most IT knows English, i can assure you.

lol what I'm worried about is those that "think" they know english but instead they don't and screw my laptop over.

 

[McLovin]

That's why you back up what you can then take it to them

 

[Ink]

Have you tried Google results?

https://www.dslextreme.com/support/kb/troubleshooting-a-cable-modem-dsl-or-lan-internet-connection
http://www.techimo.com/forum/networking-internet/212026-ethernet-cable-not-being-read-led-lights-not-lit.html
http://forum.notebookreview.com/networking-wireless/332575-ethernet-card-not-lighting-up.html
http://www.allquests.com/question/1892109/What-color-should-the-ethernet-port-light-up.html

> Check to see if Ethernet is damaged?
> Check the pins?
> Check out other info in the links.

 

[pcjunklist]

did you check the device management (devmgmt.msc) ? Check for yellow exclamation points or red X's next to any devices. Also you could try updating the driver for the network card. Lastly you could right click the network card and disable, reboot and re-enable the card.

 

[luke.douthwaite]

Was about to say make sure you have the local area connection enabled, happened to me before, was rather embarrassing lol.

Are you keeping the laptop plugged in or running it from the battery, as some laptops turn off the ethernet port so it can conserve power...

Thanks,

Luke

 

[mikey]

...I am currently in Taiwan using a wireless network...

If no luck with the device manager, you can always go to the local tinker store and get a USB 802.1.1 adapter.