So...Need some help with finding a new network adapter

[Hotgreensoldier]

Well, after a while of leaving the computer alone I reconnected it to the router and low and behold, it's not detecting the cable AT ALL anymore. Whenever I plug the cable in it doesn't even flash like it always does. I'm sorta assuming it's the network adapter and I've found a affordable one with 10/100/1000 Mbps like the cables I have.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/TRENDnet+-+Gigabit+PCI+Adapter/4532435.p?id=1218480951954&skuId=4532435&st=network%20adapter&cp=2&lp=10

If you guys could, could you tell me if you have any better ideas or think that it's NOT the network adapter? Thanks.

[semy32]

Same thing happened to me, it didn't work until I realized that where I tried to plug it in is broken.

[Alkaline]

Maybe your network adapter is disabled?
(I am assuming you are using Windows 7)

Open Network and Sharing Center

In the left pane, select "Change adapter settings".

Right click on the connection and enable it.

If that doesn't work, unplug your network cable and check for:
-holes in the cable
-corrosion on the pins for the plug head (looks like greenish / whiteish dried battery acid) (this is caused by moisture)
-loose connection between the cable and the plug head (maybe if you accidentally pulled on the cable instead of the plug head)

If there are holes or the plug head is loose, you're better off buying a new cable.
If there is corrosion on the plug head (and you do not want to spend money on a new one), dab the corrosion with medical alcohol and dry it off. (it should remove the corrosion)


If it is not related to the physical connection of the cable or the software/firmware side of the network adapter but rather the physical state of the network adapter, I'd say your choice is good money-wise/performance.

[Hotgreensoldier]

Maybe your network adapter is disabled?
(I am assuming you are using Windows 7)

Open Network and Sharing Center

In the left pane, select "Change adapter settings".

Right click on the connection and enable it.

If that doesn't work, unplug your network cable and check for:
-holes in the cable
-corrosion on the pins for the plug head (looks like greenish / whiteish dried battery acid) (this is caused by moisture)
-loose connection between the cable and the plug head (maybe if you accidentally pulled on the cable instead of the plug head)

If there are holes or the plug head is loose, you're better off buying a new cable.
If there is corrosion on the plug head (and you do not want to spend money on a new one), dab the corrosion with medical alcohol and dry it off. (it should remove the corrosion)


If it is not related to the physical connection of the cable or the software/firmware side of the network adapter but rather the physical state of the network adapter, I'd say your choice is good money-wise/performance.

Well my computer is being a massive bitch/troll.

It's detecting it now, but still unidentified. Might go buy the network adapter today along with a new cable.

If this doesn't work I'm going to flip a poo.

[Hotgreensoldier]

SO MAD


FUCKING


IT STARTED WORKING BY ITSELF.

I DON'T EVEN KNOW.

[Alkaline]

SO MAD


FUCKING


IT STARTED WORKING BY ITSELF.

I DON'T EVEN KNOW.

Started working after you bought the adapter?
Hope you didn't open the packaging so you could refund it.

[Hotgreensoldier]

Started working after you bought the adapter?
Hope you didn't open the packaging so you could refund it.

YEAH I OPENED IT

But they still accepted it even though I already opened it + lost the receipt.

Yay bestbuy.

Seriously though, it's like it just WANTED to troll me into buying something, and then it just works all of a sudden.

[blαh2355]

YEAH I OPENED IT

But they still accepted it even though I already opened it + lost the receipt.

Yay bestbuy.

Seriously though, it's like it just WANTED to troll me into buying something, and then it just works all of a sudden.

That, that's strange. Massive lol's acquired though, thanks.