624+ D-Link Router Disconnecting and Connecting Internet Win XP

[Pajeroid]

Hi folks.

I have had a brilliantly running system for the past couple of years,
now all of a sudden I am having connecting problems.

The internet runs for about 5 minutes then starts disconnecting and
connecting again.

I can solve the problem by taking the router out of the equation and
connecting my cable modem directly to the PC but I have a wireless
laptop I use at home also when the PC is not on, so need it up and
running with the modem as well.

The PC has a NIC card in it, which connects to the router.

The router is connected to the PC and I have replaced the cables to
make sure it wasn't a faulty wire.

I have disabled all other network cards.

I have tried DHCP connection and manually configuring an IP address
with the router, but get the same outcome.

How do I find the MAC address of the PC NIC card???

Any input greatly appreciated! I will also post if/when I find the
solution to the problem.

 

[1stblackbear]

Hi folks.

I have had a brilliantly running system for the past couple of years,
now all of a sudden I am having connecting problems.

The internet runs for about 5 minutes then starts disconnecting and
connecting again.

I can solve the problem by taking the router out of the equation and
connecting my cable modem directly to the PC but I have a wireless
laptop I use at home also when the PC is not on, so need it up and
running with the modem as well.

The PC has a NIC card in it, which connects to the router.

The router is connected to the PC and I have replaced the cables to
make sure it wasn't a faulty wire.

I have disabled all other network cards.

I have tried DHCP connection and manually configuring an IP address
with the router, but get the same outcome.

How do I find the MAC address of the PC NIC card???

Any input greatly appreciated! I will also post if/when I find the
solution to the problem.

Hi, if it's not too much trouble you can open the case to your computer
and on the network card it should be labeled with the Mac address. If
it's an integrated card then somewhere on your main board you should
find a label with the Mac address.
I also had similar symptoms with my wireless router and when I replaced
it everything was back to normal again. Hope this helps.

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

Hi folks.

I have had a brilliantly running system for the past couple of years,
now all of a sudden I am having connecting problems.

The internet runs for about 5 minutes then starts disconnecting and
connecting again.

I can solve the problem by taking the router out of the equation and
connecting my cable modem directly to the PC but I have a wireless
laptop I use at home also when the PC is not on, so need it up and
running with the modem as well.

The PC has a NIC card in it, which connects to the router.

The router is connected to the PC and I have replaced the cables to
make sure it wasn't a faulty wire.

I have disabled all other network cards.

I have tried DHCP connection and manually configuring an IP address
with the router, but get the same outcome.

How do I find the MAC address of the PC NIC card???

Any input greatly appreciated! I will also post if/when I find the
solution to the problem.

Try connecting the computer to a different LAN port on the router.

To find the MAC address of the PC NIC card, right-click the local area
connection that uses the NIC, click Status > Support > Details, and
look at the Physical Address.
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[Pajeroid]

Cheers Steve, that will save me a lot of hassle getting inside the PC!
Nice one.


Dave.

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

Cheers Steve, that will save me a lot of hassle getting inside the PC!
Nice one.


Dave.

You're welcome, Dave. BTW, many NICs don't have the MAC address
printed on the card.

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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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