I am currently trying to download the driver for the ethernet controller. I have had no luck finding the driver on the 3com website -- even in their archive, I turn up nothing -- but the driverguide website has turned up some possible hits. I'm just not sure which of the three I found there is the right one.
As far as Driver versions go, should I pick the newest-sounding one the highest number? Or the number closest to what I currently have? Thanks for that idea, CCT. That seems to be the same file name although very different file size of one I have just recently tried, and that didn't appear to help.
I've tried two new drivers so far and I will try this one you've suggested, CCT , and neither has changed anything: when I plug into an ethernet cord I still get the message saying I am connected and the connection is good, but I cannot actually get online or surf the web, etc.
That is, if I ping a good IP number, I tend to get fine replies -- 4 packets sent, 4 received, none lost, etc. But if I try to ping yahoo or google, it doesn't recognize the name?
Cut and paste this to Notepad and save as Flush. Got a fix! CCT and Albert, Thanks for all your help and advice. I ended up getting a fix from the ISP technician, who came out to examine the modem and then nicely checked my computer.
It turns out that it did have something to do with the DNS staying locked on the same two addresses. He went deep into some folders I know not where and removed some WinSock2 info, and did some other magic, and lo and behold, the DNS now is set to automatically find addresses rather than fixed on two addresses, as it was previously.
Does this make any sense? Can either of you help me understand what he did and what it all means? Thanks again for all the help along the way. You two have been great. I appreciate it. False alarm So everything worked fine yesterday -- internets and all. Then I shut the computer down when I went to bed last night, woke up this AM and restarted it, and it was back to the same old song and dance: It says I am connected but I cannot access the internet.
I need it to STAY on "Obtain DNS server addresses automatically," and the previous fix from a very handy cable guy involved deleting I think the information in the Winsock2 folder and then doing some other magical fixes. Thanks for any helps anyone can give.
Texas Reb. I have the same exact problem Hi Bill, Did you ever get your issue corrected? You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Vijay B. How satisfied are you with this reply?
Of the four entries under "Network" all you need is the Intel-Driver to get your internet running. The rest are not necessary. The modem is under "Communications". You either have a Conexant or an Intel Modem. I always remove the side cover and look with a flashlight for a label to determine which one it is.
Most of the time with the Dell's I've seen, the modems are Conexant. Again, all you will really need is the Driver, not the utilities unless you prefer to have them. Oh, the audio driver will be the SigmaTel-Driver unless you have a dedicated Creative sound card. OK, I'm on the Internet and I have sound! Seems when I inserted the Dell driver disk nothing installed. I had to do them manually. My thanks to all of you for taking the time to help me. It is appreciated very much.
Now that your on the web you might want to check on the mfg's website and see if there are any updated drivers that you can download. The Best Tech Newsletter Anywhere. Your feedback helps improve this site. Yes Somewhat No. Any other feedback?
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