Wired Connection Not Receiving Internet

[Ivan Drago]

I have been using my wireless connection without any problems for weeks but I tried to connect a network cable from my pc to the modem but it won't let me conect to the internet. I just get that box which says 'work offline' or 'try again'.

I thought it was due to the cable having a bit snapped off at one end which 'clicks' when you put the wire into a port. But the modem lights fires up as well as the little orange light on the back of my pc which looks like it is securely connected.

I've tried setting up a network and adding a new connection but no joy. In the 'network connections' window, all I have is a 1394 connection. Shouldn't the wired connection be showing up here.

Anyway I'm sure it's something very simple which somebody can point out for me. Thanks

 

[Fr0dders]

if you're not showing "local area network connection" in network connections the LAN adaptor isnt installed. Check for it in device manager.

 

[Ivan Drago]

That would be under 'network adapters'? All I have there is the wireless and 1394 - so I guess this means I have to install the LAN drivers from Asus website?

 

[Fr0dders]

it would be under network adaptors

if its not there, and you've not got an "unknown device" or similar showing, its hardware is goosed.

 

[Bobster]

It might actually be disabled in the BIOS. Have a look.