3Com 10/100 Mini PCI Ethernet Adapter 3C556 not working with DSL internet

Question

I've been using an Inspiron 8100 for more than 5 years with generally good results. I used to connect to the internet with dialup but recently switched to DSL. That's when I found that my onboard NIC does not work properly for some reason. I did the Dell Troubleshooting routine up to reseating the NIC. After reseating, I can ping my DSL router several times and there are no packets lost. But after several minutes, there is a 100% loss of packets received, ie: NO packets received at all. I borrowed a friend's NETGEAR Cardbus Notebook Ethernet adapter for use in the PCI card slot, and it works fine. In fact, I am sending this message using that setup. So, can anyone offer any ideas why my 3Com NIC is acting the way it is ?? I am using the Windows XP OS. Thanks for any help you can offer me in solving this. By the way, running the 3Com NIC doctor indicates that the NIC is functioning properly ! Rick

micaradu · Answer

CLick on it and then properties and look for power management settings.See if you have'Allow windows to turn this device off to save power' box checked.If you do Un-check it , press apply or ok and then restart If it still doesn't work reinstall the drivers.Also check to see if you have the right ip-s.

urozon · Answer

Just want to say thanks to both of you for responding with suggestions for a fix. I tried 'em all, and still the NIC does not function properly.

So ... I went ahead and bought a USB LAN adapter and it works great. It's a simple fix. Thanks again for responding.

ps: Happy Easter - Christ is Risen Indeed !!

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