Internet Problem

[bootneck02]

My wife's PC has developed a problem with her Internet connection, after about 1/2 hour on the net Windows 7 comes up with a error message telling her that there is a problem and that the cable is disconnected. On reboot all is fine for the first 1/2 again then the problem repeats. Any thoughts anyone, could it be the settings or possibly the modem. My PC is also connected to the modem but I do not have any problems.

 

[TriplexDread]

Have you tried maybe using a different ethernet card?

Checked the cable she is using?
Made sure they are seated properly into ports?
Swapped the ethernet ports? (maybe you have more than one?)

I'm sure there s a few other things people can come up with but its late and i'm ready for bed

 

[bootneck02]

Thanks TriplexDread for you thoughts, as I have tried the usual things changing the cable, using a different port on the modem so now I have ordered a new Ethernet card from Aria.com. I will let you know how I get on and if that solves the problem.

 

[muckshifter]

I had that happen, which was quite strange as my PC is first connected to a "switch" which the hub is plugged into ... I have two Ethernet ports on my MB, a swap to the other cured the problem. Don't know if it was due to a fault or a hiccup but nothing else worked.

maybe something at http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows-vista/Troubleshoot-network-connection-problems may help

 

[bootneck02]

Thanks muckshifter I have on your advice just looked at the link you sent me. Ihave just ordered this from Aria.co.uk
[font='Calibri','sans-serif']1 x Netgear GA311GE 1000bt Gigabit PCI LAN Card.[/font]
[font='Calibri','sans-serif']Hopefully it will solve the problem, I cannot think of anything else.[/font]