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    9300: ethernet adapter probs

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ten~39, Jan 4, 2006.

  1. ten~39

    ten~39 Newbie

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    Just got my 9300 this afternoon and was trying to setup a wireless router and for some reason the ethernet adapter in the 9300 is not connecting with anything. It's as if it's dead.

    Is this a common problem that can be fixed via a setting, or is my new laptop just a POS from the factory with a non-working adapter?

    Any ideas for a non-computer techie such as myself?
     
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Update the driver. Try the one from Intel, sometimes it works better. I would also look to see if there is a firmware upgrade for your router. If you have a firewall installed, try shutting it down to see if that is causing problems. Make sure your router is not by your cordless phone or computer. Good Luck.
     
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    are you on battery? quickset and your NIC both have software settings that turn off your NIC when on battery to conserve power.

    if not; have you checked the BIOS and/or Device Manager to see if the computers recognizes the card?
     
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    ten~39 Newbie

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    Thanks for the help guys. Got it fixed before I saw your posts.

    Yeah it was because it was set up to turn off the adapter when on DC. This is my first laptop so I'm a little naive as to common laptop settings such as this.
     
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