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Newtechie

Hello -

I have a custom built computer with a Gigabyte mobo which has an onboard
ethernet adapter (Marvell Yukon Gigabit)

When I look in My Network Places, I have 3 icons: one for 1394, Network
Bridge, and Local Connection. I disabled the 1394 because I don't need to
use it. From just general reading, I see that the Network Bridge has to do
with wireless connectivity. My problem is that I do not have any wireless
network adapters, routers, etc. so I am curious to why there's a Network
Bridge in there. I have 2 computers connected to a Linksys router (wired)
and a cable modem. I'm experiencing minor connection issues that occur when
the computer come out of standby or if the cord is unplugged. If I try to
access the internet in either one of these cases, I get a page can not be
displayed error. I have to restart to get back online.

Is there a way to get rid of the network bridge and just use the local
connection since there are no wireless components involved?

Thanks,
Newtechie
 
The "network bridge" has nothing to do with wireless networking. It
connects two network adapters - making a "bridge" - between them. Simply
delete it.

Your problem with not being able to connect after a cable disconnection or
hibernation/standby sounds like a driver issue, so check for newer drivers
for your network card.

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Hi Richard,

Thanks! That worked :-)

Newtechie

Richard G. Harper said:
The "network bridge" has nothing to do with wireless networking. It
connects two network adapters - making a "bridge" - between them. Simply
delete it.

Your problem with not being able to connect after a cable disconnection or
hibernation/standby sounds like a driver issue, so check for newer drivers
for your network card.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


Newtechie said:
Hello -

I have a custom built computer with a Gigabyte mobo which has an onboard
ethernet adapter (Marvell Yukon Gigabit)

When I look in My Network Places, I have 3 icons: one for 1394, Network
Bridge, and Local Connection. I disabled the 1394 because I don't need to
use it. From just general reading, I see that the Network Bridge has to
do
with wireless connectivity. My problem is that I do not have any wireless
network adapters, routers, etc. so I am curious to why there's a Network
Bridge in there. I have 2 computers connected to a Linksys router (wired)
and a cable modem. I'm experiencing minor connection issues that occur
when
the computer come out of standby or if the cord is unplugged. If I try to
access the internet in either one of these cases, I get a page can not be
displayed error. I have to restart to get back online.

Is there a way to get rid of the network bridge and just use the local
connection since there are no wireless components involved?

Thanks,
Newtechie
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Glad I was able to help you out.

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Newtechie said:
Hi Richard,

Thanks! That worked :-)

Newtechie

Richard G. Harper said:
The "network bridge" has nothing to do with wireless networking. It
connects two network adapters - making a "bridge" - between them. Simply
delete it.

Your problem with not being able to connect after a cable disconnection
or
hibernation/standby sounds like a driver issue, so check for newer
drivers
for your network card.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


Newtechie said:
Hello -

I have a custom built computer with a Gigabyte mobo which has an
onboard
ethernet adapter (Marvell Yukon Gigabit)

When I look in My Network Places, I have 3 icons: one for 1394,
Network
Bridge, and Local Connection. I disabled the 1394 because I don't need to
use it. From just general reading, I see that the Network Bridge has
to
do
with wireless connectivity. My problem is that I do not have any wireless
network adapters, routers, etc. so I am curious to why there's a
Network
Bridge in there. I have 2 computers connected to a Linksys router (wired)
and a cable modem. I'm experiencing minor connection issues that occur
when
the computer come out of standby or if the cord is unplugged. If I try to
access the internet in either one of these cases, I get a page can not be
displayed error. I have to restart to get back online.

Is there a way to get rid of the network bridge and just use the local
connection since there are no wireless components involved?

Thanks,
Newtechie
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