either net help

haynes · 21-May-06, 01:15 AM

Hello,
I recenently built my first computer. The mother bord has a built in either net slot. But when i try connecting to the net it gives a message saying little or no connectivitey. I have installed the drivers that came with the mother bord and still nothing. Should i go out and buy a either net card or is there somthing i'm missing thanks.

The mother bord is a biostar p4 478 socket. Thanks

67_GTO · 21-May-06, 01:45 AM

Run through network setup wizard. Also check to see that your IP address is set to obtain automatically.

JCoyote · 21-May-06, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 67_GTO


	Run through network setup wizard. Also check to see that your IP address is set to obtain automatically.

Actually, I have had more problems with wizards automatically assuming dhcp than other setups. If his networking equipment doesn't have anything that plays dhcp server anywhere, obviously that advice won't help.

What kind of network do you have haynes?

Most of my networks I set up with static IP addresses. I'm not moving computers in and out fast enough to need to use the overhead of dhcp anywhere. I have routers and broadband modems i've had to use that also demanded static ip's.

haynes · 21-May-06, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JCoyote


	Actually, I have had more problems with wizards automatically assuming dhcp than other setups. If his networking equipment doesn't have anything that plays dhcp server anywhere, obviously that advice won't help. What kind of network do you have haynes? Most of my networks I set up with static IP addresses. I'm not moving computers in and out fast enough to need to use the overhead of dhcp anywhere. I have routers and broadband modems i've had to use that also demanded static ip's.

im not sure what you mean still kinda new to this stuff

im on cable with a motorola modem is all i know

JCoyote · 21-May-06, 03:45 AM

Ok let's start with the hardware then.

How is your computer hooked to your modem? Is there a hub between them or are they connected straight together with ethernet cable? Are you using a crossover cable?

haynes · 21-May-06, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JCoyote


	Ok let's start with the hardware then. How is your computer hooked to your modem? Is there a hub between them or are they connected straight together with ethernet cable? Are you using a crossover cable?

hooked straight together with ethernet cable

haynes · 21-May-06, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_GTO


	Run through network setup wizard. Also check to see that your IP address is set to obtain automatically.

That was the first thing i tryed.

Rob · 21-May-06, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by haynes


	either net card

Don't think you have too much of a choice....only one 'net that I know of.

haynes · 21-May-06, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob


	Don't think you have too much of a choice....only one 'net that I know of.

Alright thanks

Monsignor Funkibut · 21-May-06, 07:47 PM

If possible, borrow an ETHERnet card from someone and use it to debug your problem.

If the card doesn't help, the problem may be elsewhere in the network.

If the card fixes the problem, then the problem is the mobo or drivers.

Hope this helps

-MF

Rob · 21-May-06, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by haynes


	Alright thanks

Alright, my bad. Since you're kinda new, you should know that I have a dry sense of humor. No offense meant.

Anyway, you said little to none and you've got the drivers installed. I would wonder that if you got none if there was a BIOS update that should be performed to enable the feature. If you are getting little, then I would have to assume that the problem lies somewhere in your connection.

Do you have another computer hooked up via Cat5 or is this your only computer?

haynes · 21-May-06, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob


	Alright, my bad. Since you're kinda new, you should know that I have a dry sense of humor. No offense meant. Anyway, you said little to none and you've got the drivers installed. I would wonder that if you got none if there was a BIOS update that should be performed to enable the feature. If you are getting little, then I would have to assume that the problem lies somewhere in your connection. Do you have another computer hooked up via Cat5 or is this your only computer?

one running to my laptop. and works fine

Wordbiker · 21-May-06, 11:31 PM

I have also had a lot of problems with onboard ethernet NICs.

You said you had installed the drivers that came with the mobo, I assume on the included CD. These can often be out of date and fixes may have been released after the initial drivers were burned to your CD. Have you checked Biostar's driver site to see if there is an updated driver set for your particular motherboard? If so, you may be able to burn them to a CD or transfer them via a thumbdrive from your laptop to the desktop. It may not fix a thing, but I always make sure to update drivers anyway to eliminate them as an issue.

haynes · 22-May-06, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Wordbiker


	I have also had a lot of problems with onboard ethernet NICs. You said you had installed the drivers that came with the mobo, I assume on the included CD. These can often be out of date and fixes may have been released after the initial drivers were burned to your CD. Have you checked Biostar's driver site to see if there is an updated driver set for your particular motherboard? If so, you may be able to burn them to a CD or transfer them via a thumbdrive from your laptop to the desktop. It may not fix a thing, but I always make sure to update drivers anyway to eliminate them as an issue.

hey thanks ima going to try it now

THRiLL KiLL · 22-May-06, 11:50 AM

dumb question...

did you try these couple of steps?

Ping 127.0.0.1 you should get a response back

turn off modem (or better yet unplug)... wait 3 to 5 minutes...

Turn back on modem

go to a command prompt (start-->run--> type command)

type ipconfig /release

type ipconfig /renew

haynes · 22-May-06, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by THRiLL KiLL


	dumb question... did you try these couple of steps? Ping 127.0.0.1 you should get a response back turn off modem (or better yet unplug)... wait 3 to 5 minutes... Turn back on modem go to a command prompt (start-->run--> type command) type ipconfig /release type ipconfig /renew

mypower went out last night and it worked today so im sure it was the modem need to be restarted

THRiLL KiLL · 22-May-06, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by haynes


	mypower went out last night and it worked today so im sure it was the modem need to be restarted

glad to hear you got it fixed...

haynes · 22-May-06, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by THRiLL KiLL


	glad to hear you got it fixed...

Thanks alot.

Rob · 22-May-06, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by haynes


	Thanks alot.

Glad to hear it got fixed.

haynes · 22-May-06, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob


	Glad to hear it got fixed.

Thanks Rob

21-May-06, 01:15 AM		#1 (permalink)
haynes Apex Techie Lite	either net help Hello, I recenently built my first computer. The mother bord has a built in either net slot. But when i try connecting to the net it gives a message saying little or no connectivitey. I have installed the drivers that came with the mother bord and still nothing. Should i go out and buy a either net card or is there somthing i'm missing thanks. The mother bord is a biostar p4 478 socket. Thanks

21-May-06, 07:47 PM		#10 (permalink)
Monsignor Funkibut Master VB Pr'hoe'grammer	Borrow and debug If possible, borrow an ETHERnet card from someone and use it to debug your problem. If the card doesn't help, the problem may be elsewhere in the network. If the card fixes the problem, then the problem is the mobo or drivers. Hope this helps -MF

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21-May-06, 01:45 AM		#2 (permalink)
67_GTO Apex Tech Fanatic	Run through network setup wizard. Also check to see that your IP address is set to obtain automatically.

21-May-06, 03:45 AM		#5 (permalink)
JCoyote Apex Advanced Techie	Ok let's start with the hardware then. How is your computer hooked to your modem? Is there a hub between them or are they connected straight together with ethernet cable? Are you using a crossover cable?

21-May-06, 11:31 PM		#13 (permalink)
Wordbiker Apex Tech God	I have also had a lot of problems with onboard ethernet NICs. You said you had installed the drivers that came with the mobo, I assume on the included CD. These can often be out of date and fixes may have been released after the initial drivers were burned to your CD. Have you checked Biostar's driver site to see if there is an updated driver set for your particular motherboard? If so, you may be able to burn them to a CD or transfer them via a thumbdrive from your laptop to the desktop. It may not fix a thing, but I always make sure to update drivers anyway to eliminate them as an issue.

22-May-06, 11:50 AM		#15 (permalink)
THRiLL KiLL PcApEX's PuNK ROckER	dumb question... did you try these couple of steps? Ping 127.0.0.1 you should get a response back turn off modem (or better yet unplug)... wait 3 to 5 minutes... Turn back on modem go to a command prompt (start-->run--> type command) type ipconfig /release type ipconfig /renew