Help! Is my NIC dead?
Thread created 06-02-2018 by bonkman
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So apparently when I rebooted I didn't wait long enough for the MAC address to clear. I shut everything down over night and it worked this morning. Thanks!
Help! Is my NIC dead?
Thread created 06-02-2018 by bonkman
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Link lights are the first thing you should check (sounds like you still haven't). They provide the most basic check on layer 1 (physical) and 2 (link) of the OSI model.
Surely you have some other...
Help! Is my NIC dead?
Thread created 06-02-2018 by bonkman
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I don't know about the dlink modem but my modem on xfinity (a motorola something or other) has a diagnostic interface at 192.168.100.1
You could try manually setting your NIC to 192.168.100.2 and...
Help! Is my NIC dead?
Thread created 06-02-2018 by bonkman
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Thanks. I did that (reboot, switch cables, set to auto-obtain). I'll try it with a router. Unfortunately, I won't be able to get one until next week.
Help! Is my NIC dead?
Thread created 06-02-2018 by bonkman
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cable modems often latch on to the MAC address of the device attached and require a reboot if that device changes. Connecting a router seems like a better choice to me.
Start with the most basic...
Help! Is my NIC dead?
Thread created 06-02-2018 by bonkman
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Hi everyone,
I just had Xfinity internet installed. For right now I'm connected directly to the modem, Dlink DCM-301.
When I connect via my laptop, I'm good (how I'm posting this). I also...