Wired netowork connection disappears...

[Guest]

Hello,

I seem to have developped this problem where by my Wired connection appears
to have disappeared. I'll explain...

I have a wired connection called "Ethernet". If the cable is plugged in,
it's fine. If I disconnect the cable, I see "Cable Disconected" as you would
expect. Then I go to Network Connections in Control Panel and I don't even
see the connection (I used to, even when the cable was disconnected).

If I restart my laptop, or put it into standby then resume it, then go to
Network Connections and have a look, "Ethernet" is there for about 10
seconds, then it disappears completely until I connect a LAN cable.

I know this isn't affecting the operation, but it shouldn't be happening and
I'd like to understand why it is.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Cheers,
Matt

 

[Guest]

There is a service called workstation (right click on My Computer | Manage |
Services and Applications). Is it enabled when the network connection
"disappears"?

On some laptops, I think in particular new ones, (mine does), the network
driver will disable (to save power) when unconnected. There might be
something wrong in the driver that makes it disappear. I think you should
contact your manufacturer or go to their website to see if there is an
updated driver. Your support call would be covered by your warranty.

 

[Guest]

Hi Bob,

Strange.. the network adapter's not showing in Device manager until I plug
in the cable. This has only just started happening, so I can only assume
that one of the recent WindowsUpdates has done this. So I guess it's down to
seom power saving mode.

Ho hum. As long as it works when the cable's plugged in.

Cheers,
Matt