Really Weird Problem - Please Help

[mdk88]

Hi,

Specs:

AMD X2 5000+
8800GT BFG OC 512MB
2GB Geil 800mhz RAM
160GB HDD
MSI K9 Mainboard
BT HomeHub

Problem:

Everything was fine, playing cod4 and on xfire. Then my net connection dropped.

Now when i load up my pc i have a 'Network Cable is Unplugged' logo on system tray.

The homehub is on and working, and i have tried the net lead in my laptop and thats fine, so it aint the net or cables.

The network apparently unplugged is 'NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller' and i now have '1394 Connection' which is connected and firewalled. Not seen this before.

My net won't work and i dunno wtf has happened. Any help or advice much appreciated :x

PS. The unplugged icon says 'Local Area Connection 3' :x

 

[YZFAndy]

The BT home hub automatically checks and downloads firmware updates at about 3.00 am and recently there has been a new firmware update. Since this new update mine is crashing all the time and acting up like yours. Unplug your router and let it reboot normally sorts mine out.

 

[tolien]

"1394 Connection" is your Firewire ports.
What happens if you connect the two machines together directly? They should both change to saying they're connected.