ethernet adaptor

beattiesman

bought a ethernet adaptor to use on pc to run modem with Lan cable to pc am on virgin media pc is on windows vista it works fine for a while then internet cuts off & a message pops up [saying usb device not recognised a usb device attached has malfunctioned .windows does not recognise it].i have try reloading the disc that came with it but it is still happening .need quite simple instructions on how to remedy.:mad:

AHAR

Could you give us the details of the ethernet adapter?
Sounds like a USB one? Are you plugging it directly into the computer or a USB hub?

beattiesman

its a usb adaptor which i plug in to side of computer

Lil306

Who makes it, the problem with the device saying it's not detected it could be a crappy rip-off with no actual drivers and Windows using the generic ones.

penrhyn

You'd be better off using a dedicated PCI card, assuming that its a PC and not a laptop.
Like this:-

Altahost

why do you need a 10/100 Ethernet Adapter on a PC that runs VISTA. It will already have one integrated. Are you sure one isnt confling here?

totalsolutions

I have re written your post to make it a little more clear to me, Is this statement true?

Hi, I have bought an Ethernet adaptor, for use on a PC.

(to run modem with LAN cable to PC) What do you mean here?

My ISP is Virgin, PC is running Windows Vista, it works fine for a while then internet cuts off & a message pops up [saying USB device not recognised, a USB device attached has malfunctioned. Windows does not recognise it]. I have tried reloading the disc that came with it but it is still happening. Need quite simple instructions on how to remedy, please.

Now reading again are you using a USB cable and a cat5 cable together?

beattiesman

think i am using a usb cable & a cat 5 cable.i may well get a router & try wireless if i cant sort it out

totalsolutions

Hi beattiesman, You only use one cable!

1) USB - OK
2)Ethernet cat5 cable BEST

z) Not both!

>i may well get a router & try wireless if i cant sort it out
No, wait for me. You will get into a worse state.

Try to use a full stop (.) after the last character of a word
Use a space after a (.)

Starting a new paragraph use a capital letter and also after a (.)

Capitalise the letter I, referring to oneself

It helps a lot in reading your matter.