Windows XP Network Woes

[Ian]

I'm having some real network problems at the moment, and I think it could be something as simple as the cable, but I just thought I would double check

I have 2 PC's using Windows XP, and I have them connected via 2 x Netgear 100Mbps network cards (and a crossover cable)... The indicator lights work fine, until random times in Windows when a "Network cable unplugged" momentarily error pops up, the indicator LEDs go out... I can’t browse the network at all even when all seems to be working!

Any ideas?

 

[muckshifter]

If, or when, it happens again, go to "view network connections" right click on the connection and "repair" ... there is also some diagnostics but I can't find them at the moment.

However, may I suggest you get a "Hub" ... this will eliminate any further problems associated with a Crossover cable.

 

[Ian]

I tried clicking repair, but nothing happens

The irony is, I had a hub, and sold it because I thought I didnt need it (silly me )

 

[Argh226]

Yea, give it a try with a new cable, either way try with other network cards which I dont think are the problem neither.

2-5$ for a cable.... not too bad uh ?

 

[Ian]

Problem solved, new hub and cables