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Dell X4012 connecting to laptop with ethernet
Hi,
The issue i am having is when I power on the switch and connect it to my laptop it doesn't see the Ethernet connection. I have to disable the adapter and enable for it to get a signal. It seems like this happens every time i disconnect the power to switch or if i unplug the Ethernet for a longer period of time say 15 min. I do have a 10g adapter connected to Ethernet which is allowing me to connect to the switch.
I would appreaciate any input here.
Thanks
Zoobster
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April 13th, 2017 12:00
Is there a setting on the switch or setting for the ethernet adpater i am missing?
DELL-Josh Cr
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April 13th, 2017 12:00
Hi,
How is the port configured? Are there any error messages?
Zoobster
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April 13th, 2017 12:00
Not sure where to see if there is any errors.. I just got the switch.. I use it for work to work on servers.. The servers connect to the switch. I connect the switch to my laptop.
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April 13th, 2017 13:00
Do other devices have the same issue? It sounds like the NIC is going into power save mode and dropping the connection.
Zoobster
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April 13th, 2017 14:00
I checked my network adapter for ethernet connection and power save mode is off. Its odd other with Windows 7 dont have the issue but Windows 10 does.
Zoobster
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April 13th, 2017 15:00
Its odd cause with Windows 7 this issue doesnt happen.. They can plug right in and light comes on. Only Windows 10 have I seen this issue. I checked the ethernet adapter settings and power save mode is disabled.
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April 13th, 2017 18:00
Is the NIC driver up to date?
Zoobster
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April 14th, 2017 07:00
Yes sir all update to date with what is on the dell website.