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May 8th, 2007 07:00

Network card lights

Hi
 I have an Inspiron 1501, when I plug in the ethernet cable and power up I get a flashing orange and a solid red led showing. I am sure I should have a green light. I can connect to the internet with no problems it is just this red led that is confusing me. Any help appreciated.Thanks.
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    crackinchris

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    Posted May 8th, 2007 07:00

    Lol, if it works, then don't complain! he he! Yes there should be a green and a flashing data amber light. Has it always been red?
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    jmwills

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    Posted May 8th, 2007 10:00

    The Intel cards are like that.  Only so much room back there.
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    TATS

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    Posted May 8th, 2007 14:00

    Hi.
    I am not complaning. I just would like to know why it is red and not green, and yes it has always been red.Thanks.
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    Posted May 8th, 2007 19:00

    The lights are probably really an amber and an orange. This is because it is connecting at 100 Mbits rather than 10 Mbits which is what the green indicates.
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    crackinchris

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    Posted May 9th, 2007 07:00

    Don't set the speed. Leave the speed at "Auto Negotiation" within the network card properties in Device Manager. You should only force set the speed when you are having difficulties with connectivity as I have found that setting devices with speeds can slow parts of a network down.
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    Posted May 9th, 2007 07:00

    Hi,
    Yes that was exactly what it was,I changed it to 10MB/s and now the light is green. I don't really notice any difference in speed. Can I do any harm leaving it set too 100 MB/s. Thanks for your help.
    Ray 

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