Onboard Network Adapter

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Some suggestions:

Update the software driver, if an update is available. This could be a software
malfunciton.
Check and maybe change the adapter's driver settings.
Try another Cat 5 cable. Could be a flaky cable.
Run manufacturer's diagnostics, if available.
Replace the motherboard, especially if still under Gateway warranty.

.... Ben Myers

On Sun, 18 Jul 2004 15:36:30 -0400, Michael Toone <junkmail@lslink.com> wrote:

>Hoping someone can help me out here...
>
>The onboard network adapter in my 700XL won't work properly. (The one
>located near the two USB ports on the back). When I connect it to my
>router (or directly to my computer even) I get the "Network cable
>unplugged" pop-up. This cycles back and forth with the "Connected
>at..." message every two seconds or so. I've tried all the
>combinations I can think of, including going directly from the wall
>jack to the PC nad everything in between, seemingly eliminating bad
>cables, etc. If it's connected to my router (Netgear WGT624 v2, the
>link light for that port flashes on and off). After installing an old
>Netgear card, everything works fine, but that required me to remove a
>6 port USB card I need to run other devices.
>
>Any ideas out there? Could my onboard port just be hosed, and, if so,
>is there anyway to repair/replace it?
>
>Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions.