Network cable unplugged

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Having humungous problems trying to nework an XP computer
to a Me one. I'm using a crossover cable directly
connected to the Ethernet connections on each computer.
Have been through every troubleshooter imaginable and the
two blighters will not speak to each other nor ping each
other. I get a message on the XP : Local area networking -
a network cable is unplugged. I have checked both and
they are firmly seated. Does this mean I have a defective
card or possibly cable??? Any help would stop me from
goig completely round the twist.
 
"Sandy" said:
Having humungous problems trying to nework an XP computer
to a Me one. I'm using a crossover cable directly
connected to the Ethernet connections on each computer.
Have been through every troubleshooter imaginable and the
two blighters will not speak to each other nor ping each
other. I get a message on the XP : Local area networking -
a network cable is unplugged. I have checked both and
they are firmly seated. Does this mean I have a defective
card or possibly cable??? Any help would stop me from
goig completely round the twist.
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Yes, the problem could be a defective cable or network card. Are you
sure that it's a crossover cable, not a regular cable? A regular
cable would cause XP to say that it's unplugged.
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-----Original Message-----
Yes, the problem could be a defective cable or network card. Are you
sure that it's a crossover cable, not a regular cable? A regular
cable would cause XP to say that it's unplugged.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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Thanks, but yes, I am using a crossover cable by Belkin.
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The thought had occurred to me and I double checked. To
make extra sure, I tried a different (shorter) cable and
that didn't work either!
Regards,
Sandy
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Thanks, but yes, I am using a crossover cable by Belkin.
The thought had occurred to me and I double checked. To
make extra sure, I tried a different (shorter) cable and
that didn't work either!
Regards,
Sandy
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Here's my full list of possible reasons for the "unplugged" message:

1. The network cable really is unplugged.

2. The network cable is defective.

3. It's plugged in, but there's nothing connected to the other end.

4. It's plugged in and connected on both ends, but the device on the
other end isn't turned on.

5. The cable is the wrong type. Connecting two computers directly,
without a hub, switch, or router, requires a crossover cable. A
regular cable won't work.

6. The cable is connected to the uplink port on a hub, switch, or
router, instead of a regular port.

7. Some hubs, switches, and routers disable the port next to the
uplink port when the uplink port is in use.

8. The network card driver program isn't working right. Download and
install the latest XP-compatible driver from the manufacturer's web
site.

9. The network card is configured to automatically sense speed and
duplex settings but isn't doing it correctly. Set those options
manually, as shown here:

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot/networkcard.htm

10. The operating system is turning off the network card to save
power. Disable the power saving option in the network card's
properties, as shown here, even if you have a different network
adapter than mentioned in the article:

MSBBN: "A Network Cable Has Been Unplugged" Message Appears at
Seemingly Random Intervals
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;811595

11. You're using a phone line network adapter and there isn't a second
computer, with a similar adapter, running and connected to the same
phone line.

12. You've disabled the radio on a wireless network adapter.

13. The network card is defective.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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