Computer suddenly can't connect to the network

Janova · 07-22-2005, 12:58 PM

Hi ppl,
This is a very interesting problem ...
My computer is AMD Atholon 1600 on an MSI motherboard. The OS is WinXP and the system about 3 years old.
I usually leave my computer on except for occation reboots. But a few days ago, because of some reason, I shut my computer down at night and in the morning when i turn it on again, I could no longer connect to my home network (and the internet)! I tried to change to network cable, change the PCI slot of the network card, install another network (the original one is Linksys and the new one is DLink). I even tried to install a clean Win XP but to no avail. Windows does recognize the network card and says that it's working fine. but when i tried to ping the network switch or some other IPs, "host not found" is returned and no packet was sent or received.
The strange thing is ... except for this problem, my computer is working fine. I really don't know what else i can do to it ... please help me ~~
Thank you in advance.

Kevin

**jancz3rt** · 07-22-2005, 01:01 PM

I would try replacing the newtwork switch. It seems that the two simply do not communicate. Otherwise, I do not see what could be causing this problem.

JAN

flame1117 · 07-22-2005, 04:51 PM

are are router/modem both getting the signel?

Janova · 07-22-2005, 06:03 PM

I believe that my switch is working fine because I have two other computers that have no problem connecting to the internet through it. I'm really fustrated ...

Holiday · 08-02-2005, 05:11 PM

In Network Connections make sure your LAN connection is Enabeld, if it is Enabeld
does it say [Connected] or does it say [Network cable unplugged]

07-22-2005, 12:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Janova New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2	Computer suddenly can't connect to the network Hi ppl, This is a very interesting problem ... My computer is AMD Atholon 1600 on an MSI motherboard. The OS is WinXP and the system about 3 years old. I usually leave my computer on except for occation reboots. But a few days ago, because of some reason, I shut my computer down at night and in the morning when i turn it on again, I could no longer connect to my home network (and the internet)! I tried to change to network cable, change the PCI slot of the network card, install another network (the original one is Linksys and the new one is DLink). I even tried to install a clean Win XP but to no avail. Windows does recognize the network card and says that it's working fine. but when i tried to ping the network switch or some other IPs, "host not found" is returned and no packet was sent or received. The strange thing is ... except for this problem, my computer is working fine. I really don't know what else i can do to it ... please help me ~~ Thank you in advance. Kevin

07-22-2005, 01:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
jancz3rt Moderator - F@H Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Czech Republic Age: 23 Posts: 4,008	hey I would try replacing the newtwork switch. It seems that the two simply do not communicate. Otherwise, I do not see what could be causing this problem. JAN __________________ A64 3700+ @ 2.65Ghz ::: 7300GT @ 600/1500 ::: 2GB RAM @ 440Mhz www.CZ3RT.com ::: FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND ::: F@H Team 44358

08-02-2005, 05:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Holiday Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: US, Maryland Age: 17 Posts: 616	In Network Connections make sure your LAN connection is Enabeld, if it is Enabeld does it say [Connected] or does it say [Network cable unplugged] __________________ OS: Win Vista Ultimate 3.00 GHz Intel Pentium 4 Processor With HT NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 1536MB(1.5GB) DDR PC2700 RAM 2x256+2x512 500GB WD HD + 250GB Maxtor HD + 160GB HD BLASTER Live! 24.bit 96kHz/100dB SNR HD SONY Double Layer DVD Writer DRU-720A HP DVD+R\RW DVD Writer LCD 19" Flat panel f1903

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07-22-2005, 04:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
flame1117 banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,770	are are router/modem both getting the signel?

07-22-2005, 06:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Janova New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2	I believe that my switch is working fine because I have two other computers that have no problem connecting to the internet through it. I'm really fustrated ...