bio_vet, if the connection works in the kitchen but does not work in your room using the same cable, then the problem is not on your end. at best, if it was a configuration issue, you would have a connection but no connectivity (it would not say "cable unplugged"). The occurrance or absence of flashing lights on the network jack of your computer is also a good indication that the jack in your room isn't working (it should light up when there's a connection -- chances are it will in the kitchen).
As to the likely problem, there are many possible causes. The jack in your room (along with all the other jacks in the other rooms) likely plug into a big switch somewhere. Somewhere along the way between this switch and your room, there is a problem. Most likely, someone has unplugged your room from the switch (sometimes rooms/jacks are only plugged in as needed). The cable run could be damaged or cut or could be improperly made. The jack in your room could also be improperly wired to the cable run or could be damaged. Lastly the port on the switch itself could be broken.
If someone manages the network in your house they will need to check it out for you, as the switch is likely secured in a closet or basement somewhere :)
colotech
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February 22nd, 2008 18:00
Have someone else hook their laptop to your connection.
NemesisDB
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February 23rd, 2008 18:00
bio_vet, if the connection works in the kitchen but does not work in your room using the same cable, then the problem is not on your end. at best, if it was a configuration issue, you would have a connection but no connectivity (it would not say "cable unplugged"). The occurrance or absence of flashing lights on the network jack of your computer is also a good indication that the jack in your room isn't working (it should light up when there's a connection -- chances are it will in the kitchen).
As to the likely problem, there are many possible causes. The jack in your room (along with all the other jacks in the other rooms) likely plug into a big switch somewhere. Somewhere along the way between this switch and your room, there is a problem. Most likely, someone has unplugged your room from the switch (sometimes rooms/jacks are only plugged in as needed). The cable run could be damaged or cut or could be improperly made. The jack in your room could also be improperly wired to the cable run or could be damaged. Lastly the port on the switch itself could be broken.
If someone manages the network in your house they will need to check it out for you, as the switch is likely secured in a closet or basement somewhere :)