I'm trying to connect my lappy to my pc. I was having unending problems getting the pc's integrated nvidia 10/100 nic to work (device read as correctly installed but always read as 'unconnected' - Doh!). Consequently, I bought a new d-link 10/100 pci nic and installed it correctly using what are apparently the most recent drivers. In addition, I uninstalled and reinstalled the lappy Intel 10/100 pro nic with newest drivers from Compaq.
In every case, when I connect the ethernet cable to the nic ports of both computers, I get no yellow or green lights. The lan connection icon remains exxed and reads 'Network Cable unplugged'. Ipconfig /all also reads that the device is unplugged.
I'm running sygate PFP on both machines. The network config in the firewall is set to allow full sharing. I've assigned a secure IP address to both local area connections. Still, I figured that firewall and IP assignments wouldn't have any direct affect on achieving a simple, hardware 'plugged' response from the nics (I could be wrong, please say if so).
Last I installed the repective nic diagnostic programs provided by the manufacturers of each nic. I ran the tests, and both registered as functional and correctly installed.
I carefully reterminated the ethernet cable I was using to link them. Then I found a brand new, unused cable that had been suppled by Compaq with the lap. Again, no joy. Regardless of the cable, both nics remain 'unplugged'.
This has gotten ridiculous, and I'm feeling altogether fewlish. All suggestions are greatly appreciated. Cheers.
In every case, when I connect the ethernet cable to the nic ports of both computers, I get no yellow or green lights. The lan connection icon remains exxed and reads 'Network Cable unplugged'. Ipconfig /all also reads that the device is unplugged.
I'm running sygate PFP on both machines. The network config in the firewall is set to allow full sharing. I've assigned a secure IP address to both local area connections. Still, I figured that firewall and IP assignments wouldn't have any direct affect on achieving a simple, hardware 'plugged' response from the nics (I could be wrong, please say if so).
Last I installed the repective nic diagnostic programs provided by the manufacturers of each nic. I ran the tests, and both registered as functional and correctly installed.
I carefully reterminated the ethernet cable I was using to link them. Then I found a brand new, unused cable that had been suppled by Compaq with the lap. Again, no joy. Regardless of the cable, both nics remain 'unplugged'.
This has gotten ridiculous, and I'm feeling altogether fewlish. All suggestions are greatly appreciated. Cheers.