Ethernet cable will not work.

BriT · 23 Oct 2014 at 22:41

Hi guys

Basically i plug it into my PC and to the hub both lights are on at both ends but nothing happens, tried rebooting the hub and PC but same result. I checked in device manager and the ethernet controller isn't under network adapters but under other devices with an amber warning sign, tried updating drivers but can't find any. any help?

APM · 23 Oct 2014 at 22:49

Have you tired a different cable?

Maybe the one you have is a crossover and you need a straight through.

bremen1874 · 23 Oct 2014 at 23:22

Has the Ethernet ever worked?

BriT · 24 Oct 2014 at 11:26

No. This is the first time im trying to use it.

this cable : http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB-019-OP&groupid=46&catid=1799

ed79 · 24 Oct 2014 at 12:22

BriT said:
I checked in device manager and the ethernet controller isn't under network adapters but under other devices with an amber warning sign, tried updating drivers but can't find any. any help?

This'll be the cause of the problem. Are you running XP?
Is the network card built into the motherboard or a separate expansion card?

BriT · 24 Oct 2014 at 12:25

Running Windows 7 64bit. I'm using the LAN port on the motherboard.

ed79 · 24 Oct 2014 at 12:40

I'd right click and uninstall the "other device" in device manager then right click again, "scan for hardware changes" and see if that works.

If not then I think this is the download for the network driver...

ftp://download.gigabyte.ru/driver/mb_driver_lan_intel_8series.exe

APM · 24 Oct 2014 at 13:29

right-click and select properties for the ethernet controller and see what options it gives you?

Or,if you have the driver installation CD for the mobo and can select to then delete and re-install the ethernet controller driver.

BriT · 24 Oct 2014 at 17:02

Thanks guys, installed the driver ed79 linked and all is fine now.