Problem connecting via Cable Net

[phoenix_nf]

i have an Intel PRO 100 VE network card built into my motherboard. I cannot connet to the net.

the hardware wizard shows device working properly.

the net line works when i connect the cable line to my neighbours laptop.

ive opened up the cabinet and there ae no burn marks on the board.

however, i get the message "Network cable unplugged" when i connect the cable to my pc. any workaround for this ptoblem.

Edited August 15, 2005 by phoenix_nf

[chilifrei64]

maybe a bad switchport....

I have had single ports go bad.

are you plugging directly from the comptuer to a switch or through a wired network(IE through the ceilings, down the walls and into a switch closed)

cable tester give you any information.

[phoenix_nf]

yup connecting directly to the switchport, similar to the way we connect the phone line to the modem.

[ringfinger]

Have tried using another NIC besides the one built-in to your mobo? Try getting a good ol' 10/100 PCI NIC and see if it'll connect then. Try different ports on the back of your router/switch or do you connect directly into your modem?

[phoenix_nf]

FIXED:

The port was faulty. I had to get a new LAN card.