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    Wired LAN Problems

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by X6StringerX, May 19, 2011.

  1. X6StringerX

    X6StringerX Notebook Consultant

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    I have a Sony Vaio FZ340N with a Marvell Yukon network card and I'm having issues with it automatically detecting my wired connection.

    To backtrack a little bit, I've used this laptop flawlessly for 3 years or so on a wireless network at my parents' house. I've since moved into my own house and as of this last Saturday, I now have internet here. I don't have a wireless router yet, so for the time being, I'm going straight from the modem to the lappy via ethernet cable. I've moved the wired network card to first priority and my wireless card to second, but every other time I bring my computer out of sleep mode or restart it, it doesn't see the wired connection at all and tells me that I have wireless network (neighbors) connections available. When I go to my network center, the wired connection doesn't even show up. I've even disabled my wireless connection to see if that would make any difference and it has no effect.

    Am I missing something that is right out in the open?

    PS - This laptop was upgraded to Windows 7 Professional about a year ago.
     
    X6StringerX, May 19, 2011
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    Two things to try out:

    1. Uncheck "allow windows to disable this device to save energy" in device manager- properties of the NIC. Also make sure there's no power-saving on in advanced driver settings (second tab)

    2. Update drivers from Marvell website.
     
    downloads, May 20, 2011
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    X6StringerX Notebook Consultant

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    Sure enough, the box was checked. I unchecked it and will report back if the problem persists. The drivers are already up to date. Thanks for the tips!
     
    X6StringerX, May 20, 2011
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    X6StringerX Notebook Consultant

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    The problem is back. After rebooting twice, the connection is currently working. Any other ideas?
     
    X6StringerX, May 22, 2011
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    Check all physical connections/cables.

    Could try deleting and adding back your wired connection in Windows.

    Can you test your wired connection on your parents' router using same cable?

    If getting a router soon, get it sooner.

    GK
     
    GKDesigns, May 22, 2011
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