Network question

[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

 

[Richard G. Harper]

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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[Newtechie]

Hi Richard,

Thanks! That worked

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.

--
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/
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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

 

[Richard G. Harper]

Glad I was able to help you out.

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Hi Richard,

Thanks! That worked

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.

--
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

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