Network Adapter failed

Question

I have a Dell Dimension 5150/E510 with Windows 7. I ran network diagnostics and got the following information regarding Network adapter failed? How do I interpret this? What do I need to do to fix it? Thank you.

Modems and Network Adapters
- Modems
+ Conexant D850 56K V.9x DFVc Modem + LGE CDMA USB Modem + LGE CDMA USB Modem
- Network Adapters		FAILED
- [00000003] Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection (FAILED) Caption = [00000003] Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection DatabasePath = %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\etc + DefaultIPGateway = 192.168.1.1(Same Subnet) (FAILED) DefaultTTL = 64 Description = Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection - Packet Scheduler Miniport DHCPEnabled = TRUE DHCPLeaseExpires = 3:49:02 PM 6/12/2013 DHCPLeaseObtained = 3:49:02 PM 6/11/2013 + DHCPServer = 192.168.1.1 (FAILED) DNSEnabledForWINSResolution = FALSE DNSHostName = LivingRoom + DNSServerSearchOrder = 192.168.1.1 (FAILED) DomainDNSRegistrationEnabled = FALSE FullDNSRegistrationEnabled = TRUE GatewayCostMetric = 20 Index = 3 + IPAddress = 192.168.1.4 (PASSED) IPConnectionMetric = 20 IPEnabled = TRUE IPFilterSecurityEnabled = FALSE IPSecPermitIPProtocols = 0 IPSecPermitTCPPorts = 0 IPSecPermitUDPPorts = 0 IPSubnet = 255.255.255.0 IPXEnabled = FALSE MACAddress = 00:12:3F:B5:87:F1 PMTUBHDetectEnabled = FALSE PMTUDiscoveryEnabled = TRUE ServiceName = E100B SettingID = {68A44F97-A870-4596-8DE1-FA9018CA65F4} TcpipNetbiosOptions = 0 TcpMaxDataRetransmissions = 5 WINSEnableLMHostsLookup = TRUE + [00000017] Dell Wireless 1450 Dual-band (802.11a/b/g) USB2.0 Adapter + [00000028] Dell Wireless 1450 Dual-band (802.11a/b/g) USB2.0 Adapter

Dell-Rajesh R · Answer

Hi CherAnn,

This error indicates Network adapter failure as you said, to isolate the issue please try below steps:

Ensure the network adapter is enabled.

To enable the adapter:

Open Network Connections by clicking the Start button, and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type adapter, and then, under Network and Sharing Center, click View network connections.
Right-click the network adapter icon, and then click Enable. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Reset the network adapter

To reset the adapter:

Open Network Connections by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type adapter, and then, under Network and Sharing Center, click View network connections.
Right-click the network adapter icon, and then click Disable. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Right-click the adapter icon again, and then click Enable. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
The adapter is now reset. Try connecting to the network again, or run the Network troubleshooter to verify that your network adapter is now working correctly.
Open the Network troubleshooter by right-clicking the network icon in the notification area, and then clicking Troubleshoot problems.

Performing a Diagnostic Test:

Right-click My Computer to open a context menu. Select Properties.
Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager.
Expand the Network Adapter key and double-click Intel PRO/100 VE Network Connection.
Click the Link tab and then click Diagnostics.
Choose the type of test and click Run Test.

Awaiting your response!

Networking, Internet, & Bluetooth

Network Adapter failed

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