A Network Cable is Unplugged Message in Taskbar

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Guest

Apologies for posting a question which has been addressed numerous times here
already, but following the instructons in other posts has not solved my
problem.

I am getting the Local Area Connection 2 - A network cable is unplugged
message repeatedly.

I am not on a network, it is a stand-alone computer.

I have unclicked the box "notify me when connectivity has been lost" in
properties, to no avail.

I've re-installed the latest drivers for the modem.

I've checked all the cable connections.

I tried disabling all the network connection in properties, however that
disabled my internet connection, also.

I have tried the "repair" utility but it says it cannot repair the
connection because it is unable to refresh my IP address

I am running Windows XP
It is a BT Voyager 105 USB ADSL Modem
I connect to the internet using AOL 9.0 (it is a Broadband by AOL package
I've installed)
The setup is a USB cable from PC to modem - line cable from modem to DSL
filter - DSL filter into phone jack.

The AOL tech support said it is possibly caused by not having the computer
hooked up to the "main" phone socket (where telephone line enters the house),
however I've been up and running happily for a number of months without this
problem.

Also, in Network Connections I have under "LAN or High Speed Internet
Connections" four connections.
1394 Connection
1394 Connection 2
Local Area Connection
Local Area Connection 2 (this is the one which lists my DSL modem type)

I've tried disabling all but the Local Area Connection 2, which has not
helped. Is it possible I have too many connections listed?

This is driving me mad!

Thanks in advance for your help.

Linda
 
F

FrankV

In network connections you need the broadband connection and the local area
connection "connected". The message means the local area connection is not
active. Right-click on it and change it to active.Don't ask me why it should
be active. I tried the same as you once and de-activated but got the same
error message you are seeing. Re-activating it fixed the problem.

Frank
 
B

BR549

Go to the Control Panel, network connections and find the network connection
in question. Right click and disable the connection.

Apologies for posting a question which has been addressed numerous times
here
already, but following the instructons in other posts has not solved my
problem.

I am getting the Local Area Connection 2 - A network cable is unplugged
message repeatedly.

I am not on a network, it is a stand-alone computer.

I have unclicked the box "notify me when connectivity has been lost" in
properties, to no avail.

I've re-installed the latest drivers for the modem.

I've checked all the cable connections.

I tried disabling all the network connection in properties, however that
disabled my internet connection, also.

I have tried the "repair" utility but it says it cannot repair the
connection because it is unable to refresh my IP address

I am running Windows XP
It is a BT Voyager 105 USB ADSL Modem
I connect to the internet using AOL 9.0 (it is a Broadband by AOL package
I've installed)
The setup is a USB cable from PC to modem - line cable from modem to DSL
filter - DSL filter into phone jack.

The AOL tech support said it is possibly caused by not having the computer
hooked up to the "main" phone socket (where telephone line enters the
house),
however I've been up and running happily for a number of months without this
problem.

Also, in Network Connections I have under "LAN or High Speed Internet
Connections" four connections.
1394 Connection
1394 Connection 2
Local Area Connection
Local Area Connection 2 (this is the one which lists my DSL modem type)

I've tried disabling all but the Local Area Connection 2, which has not
helped. Is it possible I have too many connections listed?

This is driving me mad!

Thanks in advance for your help.

Linda
 
G

Guest

Thank you, Frank....

However, when I enabled the Local Area Connection, as you suggested. I had
two of the annoying little pop ups on the task bar, one for Local Area
Connection and one for Local Area Connection 2, and had no access to the
internet.

Went back and disabled Local Area Connection and got back my internet access.

So, I don't think that's the fix :-(

Linda
 
G

Guest

Have you tried replacing the ethernet cable to between your Cable or DSL
modem and the PC? I have solved many similar problems just by replacing the
cable. I've even had the trouble cable from one PC work perfectly fine in
another. It makes no sense but try it.
 
R

Richard Urban

If you are connected to the internet with a high speed internet connection
you ARE on a network and need a network connection. It could be that somehow
you have created a second connection that may NOT be necessary.

--
Regards,

Richard Urban

aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard :)

If you knew as much as you think you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!
 
R

R. McCarty

Go to Device Manager, expand the Network adapters category.
Right Click the 1394 Adapter and click "Disable". This will turn
off the "Firewire" adapter and disable it's LAC from Network
Connections.
 
L

Li'l Roberto

Richard Urban said:
If you are connected to the internet with a high speed internet connection
you ARE on a network and need a network connection. It could be that
somehow you have created a second connection that may NOT be necessary.

I'm guessing your in the UK, so I am not sure if you should have your
Modem attached to a line filter, could be wrong though.
Here [OZ] we don't do it that way, only have line filters on OTHER
devices on same PSTN line, EG telephones, fax's, you might want to
confirm this with AOL or BT.

rgds
Li'l Roberto
 
S

Steve Winograd [MVP]

Apologies for posting a question which has been addressed numerous times here
already, but following the instructons in other posts has not solved my
problem.

I am getting the Local Area Connection 2 - A network cable is unplugged
message repeatedly.

I am not on a network, it is a stand-alone computer.

I have unclicked the box "notify me when connectivity has been lost" in
properties, to no avail.

I've re-installed the latest drivers for the modem.

I've checked all the cable connections.

I tried disabling all the network connection in properties, however that
disabled my internet connection, also.

I have tried the "repair" utility but it says it cannot repair the
connection because it is unable to refresh my IP address

I am running Windows XP
It is a BT Voyager 105 USB ADSL Modem
I connect to the internet using AOL 9.0 (it is a Broadband by AOL package
I've installed)
The setup is a USB cable from PC to modem - line cable from modem to DSL
filter - DSL filter into phone jack.

The AOL tech support said it is possibly caused by not having the computer
hooked up to the "main" phone socket (where telephone line enters the house),
however I've been up and running happily for a number of months without this
problem.

Also, in Network Connections I have under "LAN or High Speed Internet
Connections" four connections.
1394 Connection
1394 Connection 2
Local Area Connection
Local Area Connection 2 (this is the one which lists my DSL modem type)

I've tried disabling all but the Local Area Connection 2, which has not
helped. Is it possible I have too many connections listed?

This is driving me mad!

Thanks in advance for your help.

Linda

I think that AOL tech support is wrong.

Does the Network Connections folder show a Broadband connection? If
so, the solution to the problem is to assign a private static IP
address to Local Area Connection 2:

1. Right-click Local Area Connection 2.
2. Click Properties.
3. Click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)".
4. Click Properties.
5. Click "Use the following IP address".
6. Enter an unused private IP address such as 10.0.0.1 (with subnet
mask 255.0.0.0) or 172.16.0.1 (with subnet mask 255.240.0.0).
7. Click OK enough times to exit.

One small quibble: you are on a network. Your DSL connection is a
network connection, and the network is the Internet.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
 
G

Guest

Linda, I have had the same problem for six weeks now. I am with AOL and their
help personnel are hopeless. I have tried over twenty so called "guaranteed"
fixes to date and none of them have worked. I am thinking of switching from
AOL to a service provider who can help a lot more. If you finally find a
solution I would be grateful if you can e-mail it to me at (e-mail address removed)
Thanks
 
R

R. McCarty

If you are using a USB connection to your Broadband, then you've
likely got at least one or two unused Network adapters. Most all
recent PCs have a NIC (Network Interface Device). Also, some
new PCs also have a Firewire based NIC. If you are not networked
to other PCs or a Router then the NIC/LAC (Local Area Connections)
will post that message about a cable being unplugged. Each NIC will
have an associated LAC. This is why you see LAC #2, LAC #3...
The easiest way to turn this off, is simply go to Device Manager.
Expand the Network Adapters category. Locate all the different
physical devices, such as "Intel Pro 100/VE Network Connection"
Right Click the device entry & from the context menu, Left Click
the Disable option. Once the NIC is disabled, it will also disable
it's associated LAC and the System Tray icon will be go away.
 
C

Carey Frisch [MVP]

Replacing your NIC card should solve the problem.

--
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Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
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| Linda, I have had the same problem for six weeks now. I am with AOL and their
| help personnel are hopeless. I have tried over twenty so called "guaranteed"
| fixes to date and none of them have worked. I am thinking of switching from
| AOL to a service provider who can help a lot more. If you finally find a
| solution I would be grateful if you can e-mail it to me at (e-mail address removed)
| Thanks
|
| "Linda Hamilton" wrote:
|
| > Apologies for posting a question which has been addressed numerous times here
| > already, but following the instructons in other posts has not solved my
| > problem.
| >
| > I am getting the Local Area Connection 2 - A network cable is unplugged
| > message repeatedly.
| >
| > I am not on a network, it is a stand-alone computer.
| >
| > I have unclicked the box "notify me when connectivity has been lost" in
| > properties, to no avail.
| >
| > I've re-installed the latest drivers for the modem.
| >
| > I've checked all the cable connections.
| >
| > I tried disabling all the network connection in properties, however that
| > disabled my internet connection, also.
| >
| > I have tried the "repair" utility but it says it cannot repair the
| > connection because it is unable to refresh my IP address
| >
| > I am running Windows XP
| > It is a BT Voyager 105 USB ADSL Modem
| > I connect to the internet using AOL 9.0 (it is a Broadband by AOL package
| > I've installed)
| > The setup is a USB cable from PC to modem - line cable from modem to DSL
| > filter - DSL filter into phone jack.
| >
| > The AOL tech support said it is possibly caused by not having the computer
| > hooked up to the "main" phone socket (where telephone line enters the house),
| > however I've been up and running happily for a number of months without this
| > problem.
| >
| > Also, in Network Connections I have under "LAN or High Speed Internet
| > Connections" four connections.
| > 1394 Connection
| > 1394 Connection 2
| > Local Area Connection
| > Local Area Connection 2 (this is the one which lists my DSL modem type)
| >
| > I've tried disabling all but the Local Area Connection 2, which has not
| > helped. Is it possible I have too many connections listed?
| >
| > This is driving me mad!
| >
| > Thanks in advance for your help.
| >
| > Linda
 
J

Jacob Perkins

I work tech support for Road Runner, and when you get a network cable is
unplugged, it's usually means that your cat 5 cable is bad or your nic card
is bad. Try replacing the drivers and if that doesn't work, replace your
nic card
 
P

P. Jayant

I have had the same message popping up when a LAN card was installed on my
PC for connecting to a Broadband ADSL I S P Account but the modem was not
connected or switched off. I merely right click on the Task-bar icon and
Disable the Network when I do not need it. It can be enabled by going to
the Properties of the Broadband Account in the Network Connections Menu in
the Control Panel, when needed.

P. Jayant
Pune, India
 
N

Nightowl

Jacob Perkins wrote on Wed, 27 Jul 2005:
I work tech support for Road Runner, and when you get a network cable is
unplugged, it's usually means that your cat 5 cable is bad or your nic card
is bad. Try replacing the drivers and if that doesn't work, replace your
nic card

Sorry, but I think the above is misleading. It c an equally well mean
that there is a network card which is not being used, and is therefore
"unplugged".

Linda, do you actually have a network card in your machine?

My computer came with one which I've never used. If I allow it to load,
I get this "cable is unplugged" message too. The solution is, as R.
McCarty said, to disable the card in Device Manager.
 
G

Guest

I have had the same problem as well guys and I just figured out a solution
simply by bridging the two connections. I dont know how it works but it did
and I havent had the proble for a while. Just go to the "Internet
Connections" and then highlight the two connections at the same time and
"Right-Click" and choose to Bridge Connections. Somehow it works so just do
it lol.
 

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