xp install, ethernet problem

Naff8000 · 15 Oct 2009 at 21:19

I've installed all types of Realtek ethernet drivers and all the ones on the Gigabyte site, still the ethernet does not work...

Is there something I need off windows update or something? Since all I've done is slipstream SP2 onto an SP1 xp cd, no other windows updates.
Thanks

theheyes · 15 Oct 2009 at 21:28

Just sounds like you haven't got the correct driver yet. What model motherboard is it?

Naff8000 · 15 Oct 2009 at 21:36

It's the Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-159-GI
I've tried all drivers I can think of, specifically on:
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/Motherboard/Driver_Model.aspx?ProductID=3103&ost=xp#anchor_os

and:
http://www.realtek.com.tw/DOWNLOADS...d=5&Level=5&Conn=4&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false

Nothing works

Would I need any other software from windows update or somewhere?

mjd · 15 Oct 2009 at 21:54

Is it showing as a unknown device in device manager?

Naff8000 · 15 Oct 2009 at 21:55

No it says the driver is working

mjd · 15 Oct 2009 at 21:59

Can you ping the loopback address?

Naff8000 · 15 Oct 2009 at 22:04

oops sec

Naff8000 · 15 Oct 2009 at 22:07

C:\Documents and Settings\Ben>ping 127.0.0.1

Pinging 127.0.0.1 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128
Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128
Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128
Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128

Ping statistics for 127.0.0.1:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms

C:\Documents and Settings\Ben>

mjd · 15 Oct 2009 at 22:10

Well its certainly functioning on the face of it.
How are your IPs assigned?

Naff8000 · 15 Oct 2009 at 22:18

Windows IP Configuration

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Autoconfiguration IP Address. . . : 169.254.139.44
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . :

mjd · 15 Oct 2009 at 22:25

That explains that then

The card itself seems to be OK. You just dont seem to be picking up an IP address.
I'm guessing you have a DHCP server running on your router and have it issuing a sufficient number of addresses etc....?

Are you posting from another machine? Could you run an ipconfig on that and post back?

Naff8000 · 15 Oct 2009 at 22:30

I dont think this is a router. Im with Virgin media, but using the modem for it that was here when I moved in. It's only got one ethernet output, which works fine on this laptop.

Very strange ipconfig on here though

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6002]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\Ben>ipconfig

Windows IP Configuration

Wireless LAN adapter Wireless Network Connection:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::f127:b05:df87:f191%10
IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 77.100.101.146
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.254.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 77.100.100.1

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 6:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 11:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 21:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 22:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 24:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 25:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 26:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

C:\Users\Ben>

mjd · 15 Oct 2009 at 22:35

Ahhhh! That explains it.

Have look at this here guide and hopefully you should be sorted -

http://www.virginmedia.com/help/broadband/using/connect-new.php

Naff8000 · 15 Oct 2009 at 22:37

Ah I figured it'd be plug and play like this laptop. Excellent thanks a lot for your help, I'll give this a try.

Amnesia · 15 Oct 2009 at 22:52

have u tried powering the modem off(keep connected to ur computer) then switching it back on.

that usually does the trick