Welcome guest. Before posting on our computer help forum, you must register. Click here it's easy and free.

« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Enable / configure my wired network adapter  (Read 10178 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

lectrocrew

    Topic Starter


    Mentor

  • ole dog learning new tricks
    • Thanked: 21
    • Yes
    • Yes
    • My first self-built computer
  • Certifications: List
  • Computer: Specs
  • Experience: Familiar
  • OS: Windows 10
Enable / configure my wired network adapter
« on: October 22, 2008, 07:09:56 AM »
I've been using a Linksys wireless adapter for so long I forgot how to connect to my router via wired.  In device manager / network adapters the only device listed is the Linksys USB adapter I'm using now, but I do have the router wired to my factory network adapter. The router shows no LED indicating an ethernet connection on that port.
 What am I missing?
TIA for any help!!!
Logged

lectrocrew

    Topic Starter


    Mentor

  • ole dog learning new tricks
    • Thanked: 21
    • Yes
    • Yes
    • My first self-built computer
  • Certifications: List
  • Computer: Specs
  • Experience: Familiar
  • OS: Windows 10
Re: Enable / configure my wired network adapter
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2008, 07:56:26 AM »
Link to a screen shot of my device manager and available networks
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff1/letrocrew/screenshotnetwork.jpg
Logged

ale52



    Expert

  • Deo Gratis
    • Thanked: 23
    • Experience: Expert
    • OS: Windows XP
    Re: Enable / configure my wired network adapter
    « Reply #2 on: October 22, 2008, 07:58:48 AM »
    Did the wired ethernet ever work / is it enabled in the BIOS? 

    Alan <><  :D
    Logged
    I have principles.  And if you don't like them...well...I have other principles!!

    lectrocrew

      Topic Starter


      Mentor

    • ole dog learning new tricks
      • Thanked: 21
      • Yes
      • Yes
      • My first self-built computer
    • Certifications: List
    • Computer: Specs
    • Experience: Familiar
    • OS: Windows 10
    Re: Enable / configure my wired network adapter
    « Reply #3 on: October 22, 2008, 09:15:25 AM »
    Yes it worked last time it was used. I don't know how to check to see if it is enabled in the BIOS. I know my connection is good because I just installed my PCI ethernet card and I am now online wired @ 100 mbps. But I only have 3 PCI slots and I had to remove my audio card in order to install the PCI ethernet adapter. I have the other 2 slots filled with WinTV tuner card which I need since I don't have a TV, and the other slot is my graphics card. Can you instruct me on how to check the BIOS to see if the factory built in ethernet adapter is enabled?
    Thanks very much for your help!!!
    Logged

    Eg0Death



      Apprentice

      Re: Enable / configure my wired network adapter
      « Reply #4 on: October 22, 2008, 09:17:49 AM »
      What is the make model of your computer?
      Logged
      Why is this thus?  What is the reason for this thusness?

      lectrocrew

        Topic Starter


        Mentor

      • ole dog learning new tricks
        • Thanked: 21
        • Yes
        • Yes
        • My first self-built computer
      • Certifications: List
      • Computer: Specs
      • Experience: Familiar
      • OS: Windows 10
      Re: Enable / configure my wired network adapter
      « Reply #5 on: October 22, 2008, 09:20:49 AM »
      Quote from: Eg0Death on October 22, 2008, 09:17:49 AM
      What is the make model of your computer?
      In my signature
      Dell Deminsion 3000
      Logged

      lectrocrew

        Topic Starter


        Mentor

      • ole dog learning new tricks
        • Thanked: 21
        • Yes
        • Yes
        • My first self-built computer
      • Certifications: List
      • Computer: Specs
      • Experience: Familiar
      • OS: Windows 10
      Re: Enable / configure my wired network adapter
      « Reply #6 on: October 22, 2008, 10:22:02 AM »
      Quote from: ale52 on October 22, 2008, 07:58:48 AM
      Did the wired ethernet ever work / is it enabled in the BIOS? 

      Alan <><  :D
      You are the winner!!! I don't remember disableing the factory Intel adapter in my BIOS but that's what my problem was. I have it working fine now and my PCI sound card back in action. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
      Wow, this site has helped me out so much! Thanks ale52 and CHF!!!!!!!!!  :D
      Logged

      Eg0Death



        Apprentice

        Re: Enable / configure my wired network adapter
        « Reply #7 on: October 22, 2008, 10:46:11 AM »
        argh.  I accidentally turned off signatures so I didn't see it.
        Logged
        Why is this thus?  What is the reason for this thusness?

        lectrocrew

          Topic Starter


          Mentor

        • ole dog learning new tricks
          • Thanked: 21
          • Yes
          • Yes
          • My first self-built computer
        • Certifications: List
        • Computer: Specs
        • Experience: Familiar
        • OS: Windows 10
        Re: Enable / configure my wired network adapter
        « Reply #8 on: October 22, 2008, 11:03:14 AM »
        I forgot about that option. I'm rollin in high cotton now and good to go!  :). Thanks for your reply! I'll likely need more help someday soon so stick around.  ;D
        Logged

        Eg0Death



          Apprentice

          Re: Enable / configure my wired network adapter
          « Reply #9 on: October 22, 2008, 12:56:37 PM »
          You might be better off putting your system specs in the Computer field in the Forum Profile Informatin settings.  That way dunderheads won't be so confused if they happen to turn off sigs . . . .
          Logged
          Why is this thus?  What is the reason for this thusness?

          lectrocrew

            Topic Starter


            Mentor

          • ole dog learning new tricks
            • Thanked: 21
            • Yes
            • Yes
            • My first self-built computer
          • Certifications: List
          • Computer: Specs
          • Experience: Familiar
          • OS: Windows 10
          Re: Enable / configure my wired network adapter
          « Reply #10 on: October 22, 2008, 01:13:35 PM »
          Done. Sorry, I didn't know about / see that option. Thanks!!!
          Logged
          Pages: [1]   Go Up
          « previous next »