PXE Media Test Failure [Solved]

Xaerie

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I am trying to use PXE boot. I have tried on my lenovo m57 and my dell optiplex 330. PXE boot doesn't work on any of them.

I redid the ethernet from the computer to the Rj45, and the cable tested good on my Fluke Network tester. Additionally the cable tested fine all the way back to the switch in the closet. However, there weren't any blinking lights on the port where the ethernet was plugged in. So I moved it to another port. Still won't pxe boot and still giving the same message, "Media test failure - check cable." Help?

Edit: Solved.
 

Xaerie

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Turns out the Fluke Network tester was not entirely correct. Upon taking apart the RJ45 the orange pair was barely touching, barely hanging on. After repunching it - all is well. Now I have a different issue though... Windows won't boot. I guess I'll post that on a different thread.