Used USB port now no network HELP

Question

I have a Inspiron 8100.  I connected a printer to my USB port now my internal network card is not working.  The lights next to where the cable plugs in are not on.  Can anybody help tell me what happened and how can I fix it?

MRF4700 · Answer

mikeh53321 Access the Device Manager and see what the network adaptor status is? Are there any yellow question or exclamation marks next to the device?

mikeh53321 · Answer

No yellow ? next to device.  Properties show that it is working properly.

MRF4700 · Answer

mikeh53321 Have you tried disconnecting the printer and see if the network card starts working, again?

mikeh53321 · Answer

Yes I only used the printer once.  After that one time the net card never worked again.

MRF4700 · Answer

mikeh53321 Have you tried using a different network cable to connect your computer?

mikeh53321 · Answer

Yes I did use my lap on two differant networks.  Work and Home.  The problem is either in the laptop or the internal LAN card.  The Lights next to the cable plug do not light up.  One used to be on all the time and the other would flash when sending or recieving on the LAN.

mikeh53321 · Answer

Got support on the phone.  Desabled LAN card -> reloaded -> reset Link Speed & Duplex to 100Mbps/Half Duplex.  All is working fine now.

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