Sees the windows xp network adapter. The network card does not see the cable: ways to solve the problem

In this article we will look at an algorithm that will allow you to avoid troubles that may arise after installing the OS.

What is a driver?

This is a program with which the computer operating system interacts with the device hardware (motherboard, video card, network card, printer, scanner, MFP, etc.).

Drivers are developed by companies that produce computer components and peripherals that interact with PCs (for example, office equipment).

Often, modern operating systems (including and) already have a certain set of drivers that allow you to work with the main components of the computer; we will consider the case when such programs are not available.

The peculiarity of the situation when the network driver is not installed is that it is not possible to use programs to automatically install drivers, since they all use an Internet connection for their work, and since the network driver is not installed, there is no access to the Internet.

The user usually encounters installing network adapter drivers in the following cases:

1. After purchasing a new computer and not having an OS installed on it.

3. After a network adapter driver failure.

To solve the problems that arise in the first case, you need to look for the disks that come with your computer.

Over the past few years, a trend has clearly emerged that involves the abandonment of the use of optical disc drives not only among manufacturers of laptops, but also desktop PCs.

Users who independently choose the components from which their computer will be assembled also refuse to install a DVD drive.

Advice! We recommend downloading all the necessary drivers (not just the network one) to a separate directory on your hard drive and/or flash drive. This will avoid situations where, after installing the operating system, you will need to look for a drive or PC (tablet, phone) to download drivers from disk or the Internet.

Installing the network driver

After downloading the necessary program, you can begin installing it.

Similar actions will occur if you update the network driver.

To install/update the network adapter driver, you need to go to the “Device Manager” as described earlier.

Select the required item and in the context menu, which is accessible by right-clicking, select “Update drivers...”.

Select “Search for drivers on this computer.”

We go to the directory into which we recently downloaded everything we need, using the “Browse” button, click “Next” and wait for the driver installation process to complete.

There is also an opinion that if you update (reinstall) a network driver, you must first remove the old one, after which you should install a new one.

Important! To remove an already installed driver, you need to go to “Device Manager”, select the network adapter, right-click and select “Delete” in the context menu. After this, the system will warn you that the device driver will be removed, we agree by clicking “OK”.

A computer is a complex machine that interacts with a huge number of different components. Sometimes some devices malfunction. For example, when working with the Internet, various problems arise. Quite often, people are faced with a situation in which they cannot see the cable on their PC. What to do in in this case? What could be the reasons for this phenomenon? What should I do to restore my Internet connection?

Damage

The first and most common cause of a problem is the presence of physical damage to the connected equipment. The network card does not see the Internet cable? It is necessary to first check its integrity. It is likely that the cord is crushed or completely broken.

Next, it is recommended to verify the integrity of the cable connection sockets, as well as the plugs. If everything is normal, you can look for the cause of the problem elsewhere. The presence of damage means that the network card will not be able to see the cable until the problem is fixed.

What helps here, as a rule, is replacing the cable and connection plugs. No other options are provided.

Settings

The next option is also not so rare. Often the network card does not see the cable from the Internet if the network settings are messed up. This phenomenon usually does not cause panic among users.

To eliminate this situation, the user is asked to open the “Network Control Center”. In the window that appears, look at the results. If there is a red cross between the computer and the connection, there really is a problem with the Internet. Most likely, the network card does not see the cable due to incorrect settings.

Correcting the situation boils down to the user clicking on the red cross between the PC and the Internet, and then waiting for the test results. Once it is completed, you can follow the help wizard to set up your network.

If the network card no longer sees the cable, you need to contact your provider. Data is taken from him to configure the network, which is entered into the appropriate fields (for example, IP address). It is proposed to work in the same “Network Control Center”.

Drivers

But that's not all! A computer is a complex device. When problems occur, it can be difficult to determine the source of the problem. Therefore, solving the problem consists of searching through all possible causes of failures. There are not so few of them.

The network card does not see the cable? It is possible that the problem lies in the software. More precisely, in the drivers. It is likely that some hardware software on your computer is outdated. And therefore it is not recognized in the operating system.

The situation can be easily corrected. To do this you need:

1. Open "Device Manager". The best way to do this is by right-clicking on the My Computer shortcut. Next, you need to select “Properties”, and then select the desired service.
2. Open the "Network adapters" section.
3. Click on the name of the network card and select "Drivers" there.
4. Click on "Rollback".

This technique helps when the network card suddenly starts to malfunction. That is, when the cable was previously recognized. This technique allows you to roll back to earlier ones.

With reinstalling drivers, everything is simpler - just download or download the software using an installation disk on the official website of the network card manufacturer, and then install it. Just a few minutes - and it's done!

Shutdown

Users often complain that their built-in network card does not see what to do in this case? It doesn’t matter whether we are talking about a built-in component or not. The main thing is that the reasons for the failures remain the same.

It should not be ruled out that the network card is disabled or does not work at all. You can check this in Device Manager. If in the section with network adapters there is a red cross next to the name of the network card, then the problem really is with a non-working device.

As a rule, it is recommended to simply replace the non-functioning component. And then the Internet cable will again be recognized by the operating system. In practice, people still do not often encounter equipment incompatibility. But it still shouldn’t be ruled out.

Incompatibility

More and more often, users are faced with a situation where the network card does not see the cable. Windows 7 allows you to detect problems very quickly. All listed layouts are relevant for this OS.

But owners of Windows 10 may encounter a problem such as hardware incompatibility. Some modems, speakers, microphones, mice and other computer components do not work with this operating system. Therefore, you can get rid of the problem:

• reinstalling the operating system;
• by purchasing a new network card/modem.

No more options are offered to combat equipment incompatibility. Every user should remember this.

Viruses

If all of the above options did not help, and the network card does not see the cable, you can scan the operating system for viruses. They are often the cause of most problems and failures.

You can detect a virus using an antivirus program. After scanning your PC, you need to disinfect the operating system. Next is to restart the computer. If the network card did not see the cable due to the presence of viruses, then the described steps will help resolve the problem.

The idea of ​​writing this article was born at the moment when, at the request of a friend to fix a problem on his computer with a WiFi connection, it was discovered that Network adapter is not in Windows Device Manager. Let me remind you that this device is responsible for connecting to the Internet via a wireless signal. We began to figure out the essence of the problem step by step, and I will share this algorithm with you today.

Let's think about it and systematize all the possible reasons why the device manager does not see the network adapter.

WiFi adapter is broken

This doesn’t happen often, but it does happen, so this option cannot be ruled out. In my practice, there have been cases where both computer network cards that are connected to the PCI slot of the motherboard inside the system unit and much smaller cards installed in laptops have burned out. Since the device is not working, the adapter does not appear in the device manager.

USB connector is faulty

Continuing the topic of breakdowns, we will touch on the option in which the problem is not in the adapter at all, but in the USB port, which simply does not work. That is, when your computer connects to the Internet through an external adapter connected to this same USB. To check if this is true

• try to insert the adapter into the adjacent port
• if it doesn’t work, or if it’s the only one, which is not uncommon on laptops, then try connecting another device to this connector, for example a mouse

In the case when the mouse works, but the adapter does not, this is the reason. If the mouse doesn’t work either, then it’s definitely a USB problem. And it’s even worse if none of the ports is functioning - this alarm bell may indicate either the absence of some drivers for the motherboard, or serious malfunctions associated with the operation of bridges on the motherboard - but this is a topic for another article...

USB extension cable is faulty

In order to better catch a signal that is poorly reaching the computer, “advanced” users use a USB extension cable, which is placed closer to the access point. So, this could be the whole problem - either the cable is leaky or the connector is loose. Try plugging the adapter directly into the computer. Another type of such connection is through a USB hub, when the laptop has a shortage of USB inputs. But there may also be a problem with insufficient power supply to the device. If it is quite enough for flash drives, then it may not be enough for a wifi whistle.

Drivers not installed or lost

Drivers conflict with others or are not suitable for this version of Windows

The case is quite rare, but it happened to me once, as a result of which I was forced to abandon one model of wifi adapter and install another. I couldn’t figure out what was going on - it kept appearing in the dispatcher and then disappeared again. Even repeated removal and installation of factory drivers did not help. Perhaps they simply did not support work with Windows 10 correctly - I was never able to find out for sure.

Here is my experience in solving the problem when the network adapter is not in the Windows Manager, I hope it will be useful to you in correcting this error.

A network adapter for a computer/laptop is responsible for accessing the Internet, which in modern devices is connected via a USB or BNC connector. Since it is built-in, and the ability to explore the World Wide Web in most cases is set up by the wizard, the question of what it is and how to make it work arises if breakdowns occur. It's not easy to figure this out, but it's quite possible.

What is a network adapter

An additional connecting element between a PC or laptop and other devices that provide access to the Internet is called a network adapter (terminology from the Intel processor manufacturer). In most modern computers it is built into the motherboard. There are other names for the device. What is a network card, card or Ethernet adapter? These are all variant names for one device.

What function does it perform?

In the OSI system model, the network adapter is responsible for the functioning of the second, data link layer. In conjunction with the driver, it also ensures the operation of physical equipment. Each manufacturer decides for itself the task of distributing responsibilities between them. In addition, the OS (operating system) module is responsible for the data link layer. Together they perform two main operations: sending and receiving data from the network to the PC and vice versa, and also take part in:

• monitoring incoming/outgoing traffic;
• remote configuration change;
• improving network performance and prioritization;
• remote activation from a central workstation;
• encoding/decoding sent/received data;
• packet formation (transmission/reception mode).

Classification

Although most modern PCs have built-in network cards, they can break down and require replacement. To do this, it is not necessary to completely disassemble the computer, since there are two large groups of these devices:

1. External. Some are connected via the PCI connector of the motherboard, others use the ISA bus.
2. Built-in. They are also called integrated. The output is presented as a connector on the panel near the USB ports. Nearby there are indicators - LEDs, which are used to guide you regarding the performance of the device. Plus of the built-in device: convenience. Cons: unreliability.

3Com approached classification from a different angle. In it, all adapters are divided into generations. Varieties include:

1. First generation adapters. Built on discrete logic chips. They had low performance - even if the computer memory was large, the adapter buffer could only hold one frame. There were many types, each of which needed its own driver. In addition, the OS modules were not standardized. As a result, configuring the network card was difficult. The devices were used on old computers.
2. Second generation adapters. ASIC chips are used, the size of the buffer memory allows for multi-frame transmission in parallel mode. The reliability of 2nd generation adapters has been increased, and standard specifications for drivers and interfaces have been developed. In addition, the transfer speed has increased.
3. Third generation. These are the latest devices to which 3com classifies its EtherLink III boards. Frame processing is conveyor-based. The adapter is configured automatically. It is connected to the network via a BNC connector (for cable type - twisted pair).
4. Fourth generation. High-speed boards that support Fast Ethernet standards.
5. Fifth generation. Gigabit Ethernet, supporting modern network protocols.
6. Sixth generation. 400 Gigabit Ethernet, currently in development. Will begin to be used no earlier than 2020 for home PCs. Sixth generation Ethernet adapters for servers have already appeared (they are used by providers).

There are other parameters by which devices are classified. The main ones are listed below:

• by data transmission medium (wired, wireless);
• by functions performed (implementing the first two OSI levels/first four);
• by topology (similar to local networks: bus, ring, star, tree, combined);
• by type of PC (client, server);
• by bus type (ISA, EISA, PCI, MCA).

Species

Although in order to select and configure the device correctly, it is advisable to know some of the intricacies and features of adapters, it is not necessary to have all the knowledge of a system administrator. The main types of boards you need to know:

• wired;
• wireless;
• virtual.

They vary in case size and external parameters, and can be connected directly to the motherboard or via a USB socket. Otherwise they look similar, representing a cable with a corresponding key for connecting to a computer port. They provide data transmission over a wired network, connecting a PC/laptop and a router. Sometimes they are sold bundled with software (drivers) for various operating systems, but most modern operating systems find and install it automatically.

Wireless

Often a network adapter refers to a wireless type of device. It is small, mobile and universal, it is also called a modem (although they are designed for 3G), but within this variety the concepts are interchangeable. To work with wireless networks - that’s what the network card is used for in this case. It looks like a flash drive, connects to a USB port, configures itself and searches for available Wi-Fi points. A handy thing if the integrated peripheral device breaks down.

Virtual

Designed to create private and secure networks (VPN). They work using special programs and are built on the basis of physical adapters. Installation depends on the type of virtual card and the selected software. For example, in the Windows operating system there is a special “Control Panel” section for configuring the adapter. Another feature of this type of board is the possibility of remote configuration.

The two most important points regarding connection are what type of connector the network adapter uses and what drivers are needed for it to work. There may be several answers to the first question: USB slot, PCI port or ISA bus. The last two options involve connecting directly to the motherboard. In most cases, drivers are detected automatically or are included with the adapter. If not, you need to search for them on the Internet by device model. Complete instructions for connecting a wired network card:

1. Buy a device in one of the stores in Moscow, St. Petersburg or any other city in the Russian Federation.
2. Unpack, read the instructions, use it to determine the type of connector.
3. Connect the plug to the desired port of the router and computer.
4. (option a) See the automatic installation, wait for it to finish.
   (option b) If there is a disk with drivers, insert and run the program.
   (option c) Find the necessary software on the Internet (use proven services!), download and run.
5. Go to Control Panel – Device Manager – Network Adapters. The list should display the name of the board. If there is no exclamation mark next to it, everything is installed correctly.

Connecting a wireless device is carried out in a similar way, but in this case only a PC and a USB connector are used. Drivers are installed automatically. After this operation, the computer immediately begins to search for available Wi-Fi networks. Conflicts with the OS are possible; to avoid them, you need to select a device with the correct parameters (will be discussed below).

If the network adapter is not listed in Device Manager, it means something went wrong during the connection. But what exactly? Main reasons and ways to solve them:

1. Board fault. Unlikely cause unless there was physical damage. If there were, you need to take it for repair or replace the adapter yourself.
2. Errors in the operating system. Solution: Roll back to the previous restore point. If it is not there, reinstall the system.
3. Driver problems. They can be solved either similarly to the previous point, or updated manually. You need to download the software from the official website, since dubious services are the main reason why the network card for a computer does not support the driver.
4. Intervention of the built-in anti-virus protection of Microsoft Windows or other. Start the system in safe mode, disable your antivirus and check the operation of the equipment.

What to do if the adapter does not work

Make sure that the computer sees the device; if not, use the instructions above. Check your system for viruses using the built-in OS protection. If the problem persists, check out the following solutions:

1. Run diagnostics on the card through Device Manager. To do this, call the context menu and find the corresponding item.
2. Remove all adapters from the Device Manager list. Restart your computer/laptop.
3. As Administrator, open Command Prompt. Scan the system: enter sfc /scannow and Enter.
4. Update or roll back your drivers.
5. Check the board's operation indicators. If they don’t light up or blink, it’s time to contact a service center.

Network adapter price

The higher the generation and capabilities, the higher the cost of the device. But there is no reason to chase the highest price, since the question is not what technology the adapter supports, but also what technology the computer processor can work with. The characteristics can be viewed on the packaging, checked with the seller, or read on the screen by going to the manufacturer’s official website. The price breakdown for Moscow and the region is in the table below:

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Good day.

When you install a new Windows, as a rule, the system automatically configures many settings (will install universal drivers, set the optimal firewall configuration, etc.).

But it just so happens that some things are not automatically configured when reinstalling Windows. And many who reinstalled the OS for the first time are faced with one unpleasant thing - the Internet not working.

In this article I want to look at the main reasons why this happens and what to do about it. (especially since there are always a lot of questions regarding this topic)...

The most common reason why there is no Internet (note after installing a new Windows OS)- this is the absence of a network card driver in the system. Those. the reason is that the network card simply doesn't work...

In this case, a vicious circle results: There is no internet, because... there is no driver, and the driver cannot be downloaded - because... no Internet! If you don’t have a phone with Internet access (or another PC), then most likely you won’t be able to do without the help of a good neighbor (friend)...

Usually, if the problem is related to the driver, then you will see something like the following picture: a red cross will light up above the network icon, and an inscription something similar to this: "Not connected: no connections available"...

In the control center - on the right there will be a tab "Changing adapter settings" - this is what you need to open.

In network connections you will see your adapters with drivers installed. As you can see in the screenshot below, my laptop does not have a driver for the Wi-Fi adapter (there is only an Ethernet adapter, and even that is disabled).

By the way, check, it’s possible that you have the driver installed, but the adapter itself is simply turned off (as in the screenshot below - it will just be gray and it will say “Disabled”). In this case, simply enable it by right-clicking on it and selecting the appropriate menu in the context menu that pops up.

Network connections

I also recommend looking into the device manager: there you can see in detail which equipment has drivers and which do not. Also, if there is a problem with the driver (for example, it does not work correctly), then the device manager marks such equipment with yellow exclamation marks...

To open it, do the following:

• Windows 7 - in the Run line (in the START menu), paste devmgmt.msc and press ENTER.
• Windows 8, 10 - press the WIN+R button combination, paste devmgmt.msc and press ENTER (screenshot below).

In Device Manager, open the Network Adapters tab. If your equipment is not in the list, it means there are no drivers in the Windows system, which means that the equipment will not work...

How to solve the driver issue?

1. Option #1 - try updating the hardware configuration (in Device Manager: just right-click on the network adapters header and select the desired option in the context menu that pops up. Screenshot below).
2. Option No. 2 - if the previous option did not help, you can use the special 3DP Net utility (It weighs about 30-50 MB, which means it can be downloaded even using your phone. Moreover, it works without an Internet connection);
3. Option number 3 - download on the computer of a comrade, neighbor, friend, etc. a special driver package - an ISO image of ~10-14 GB, and then run it on your PC. There are a lot of such packages floating around the Internet, I personally recommend Driver Pack Solutions ;
4. Option No. 4 - if none of the previous ones worked and did not give results, I recommend looking for the driver by VID and PID.

And this is what the tab will look like when the driver for the Wi-Fi adapter is found (screen below).

If you can't connect to the network after updating the driver...

In my case, for example, Windows refused to search for available networks and after installing and updating the drivers, it still showed an error and an icon with a red cross.

Next, the troubleshooter will automatically begin to fix problems associated with network inaccessibility and advise you on each step. After the button has been pressed "Show list of available networks"- the troubleshooting wizard configured the network accordingly and all available Wi-Fi networks became visible.

Actually, the last step remains - select your network (or the network for which you have a password to access) and connect to it. That's what was done...

Entering data to connect to the network... (clickable)

2. Network adapter is disconnected / Network cable is not connected

Another common reason for the lack of Internet is a disabled network adapter (with the driver installed). To check this, you need to open the network connections tab (where all network adapters that are installed in the PC and for which there are drivers in the OS will be shown).

The easiest way to open network connections is to press the WIN+R buttons together and enter ncpa.cpl (then press ENTER. In Windows 7, the run line is located in START"e).

Opening the Network Connections tab in Windows 10

In the network connections tab that opens - pay attention to the adapters that are displayed in gray (i.e. colorless). Next to them there will also be an inscription: “Disabled”.

Important! If there is nothing at all in the list of adapters (or the adapters you are looking for are not there), most likely you simply do not have the necessary driver in your system (the first part of this article is devoted to this).

To enable such an adapter, simply right-click on it and select “Enable” in the context menu. (screenshot below).

After the adapter is turned on, pay attention to whether there are any red crosses on it. As a rule, the reason will even be indicated next to the cross, for example, in the screenshot below “The network cable is not connected.”

If you have a similar error, you need to check the network cable: perhaps it was chewed by pets, hit by furniture when it was moved, the connector was poorly crimped, etc.

3. Incorrect settings: IP, default gateway, DNS, etc.

Some ISPs require you to manually configure certain TCP/IP settings (this applies to those who do not have a router into which these settings have been entered once, and then you can reinstall Windows at least 100 times).

You can find out whether this is so in the documents that your Internet provider gave you when concluding the contract. Usually, they always indicate all the settings for Internet access (as a last resort, you can call and check with support).

Everything is set up quite simply. In network connections (how to access this tab is described above, in the previous step of the article), select your adapter and go to its properties.

Ethernet Network Adapter Properties