Help me 2 troubleshoot interconnecting 2 computers thro an ethernet card?

Question

I use a twisted pair 2 connect the 2 computers.
i hv run network set up wizard on oth the computers.
it shows me a msg "Network cable unplugged" eventhough it s connected.

Answer 1

You MUST have a crossover network cable connected to the two machines if there is no hub/router between them.

A crossover cable swaps the send/receive cables on one connector.

Answer 2

# Disable the Ethernet network adapter if you are not using it. This applies, for example, when running a WiFi home network with computers that have built-in Ethernet adapters. To disable the adapter, double-click the small Network Cable Unplugged error window and choose the Disable option.

# Check both ends of the Ethernet cable connected to the adapter to ensure they are not loose.

# Replace the Ethernet cable with a different one to verify the cable is not damaged.

# Update the network adapter driver software from the manufacturer's Web site.

# Change the Link Speed and Duplex settings (using Device Manager) to use "100 Mbps Full Duplex" or "10 Mbps Full Duplex" instead of Auto Detect.

# Replace the Ethernet network adapter if it is a removable PCI or PCMCIA card. First remove and re-insert the existing adapter hardware to verify the card is connected properly. If necessary, also replace it with a different card.

# The device your Ethernet adapter is connected to, such as a broadband modem or network router may be malfunctioning. Troubleshoot these devices as needed

Answer 3

Hi

Please make sure to check the following

1) Make sure the cable your are using is Cat 5 Cross over cable, two computers are connected through cross cable.

2) Make sure the light is glowing when you connect the cable to your second computer, this indicates the cable is working fine

3) Make sure the ethernet card drivers are installed well, this can be checked in your device manager

4) if time permits restart your computers

Bani

Answer 4

I think you have twisted pair confused with a crossover cable. You need a crossover network cable between 2 network interface ports before it will work. A crossover cable is simply a networking cable with the wires on one end reversed. Sounds like everything else you have done is right tho!

Looks like LOOKLIKE gave you every answer but the right one!

Answer 5

Hi,
First thing i would try is a different cable

Second, are you running it through a switch/router?
If you are running it through either a switch or a router, you will need strait cables, not twisted.

Are you sure both network cards in the computers work? it will only display it is connected if both work.

Hope these help.

Answer 6

unplug and replug it back it that always works