Ethernet connection

spinybif_2

I am trying to use a homeplug mains distribution system. The system works well until I connect the desktop computer to the plug which I know works correctly as my laptop connects with the same ethernet cable. When the cable is plugged into the ethernet port on the desktop control panel / network connections shows the cable as unplugged. The devices section in control panel shows the nvidia nforce networking card ( built into the motherboard) and driver is working correctly.

I am guesssing the ethernet connector must be faulty - any advice appreciated.

As a second step can I use a pci ethernet card to replace the onboard connector - would I have to disable the port on the motherboard in the Bios.

many thanks in advance

evilgoose

It could be the speed/duplex settings on your desktop.
When your laptop is plugged in check what the connection speed is. (i'd guess it'd be 100mbps)
Then connect your desktop and see what its set to, if its fixed try changing it to auto, or try setting to the other settings and see if it connects.
Some devices aren't to happy connecting to with auto.

As to the other part, you dont have to disable it, but it would be 'tidyer' if you did.

skint999

Sorry for being numb, but what is the homeplug mains distribution system? Will you link an example, because i have neverf used one before. Is it a router/moden kit? What os are you running on the laptop and the desktop?

Browntoa

this

http://www.more-shop.co.uk/85mbs-ethernet-rj45-to-homeplug-powerline-adapter-p-8.html

you may have to try holding down the reset button on the Router end , then go to the PC end and do the same

Incisor

spinybif wrote: »

I am trying to use a homeplug mains distribution system. The system works well until I connect the desktop computer to the plug which I know works correctly as my laptop connects with the same ethernet cable. When the cable is plugged into the ethernet port on the desktop control panel / network connections shows the cable as unplugged. The devices section in control panel shows the nvidia nforce networking card ( built into the motherboard) and driver is working correctly.

I am guesssing the ethernet connector must be faulty - any advice appreciated.

As a second step can I use a pci ethernet card to replace the onboard connector - would I have to disable the port on the motherboard in the Bios.

many thanks in advance

Are you using the same cable from the homeplug unit to both computers? If you are using a specific cable for each computer, then the problem could reside in the cable. Going on from Browntoa's comment, I would suggest trying disconnecting homeplug units from the mains and reconnecting them for a change of pc.