Network Problems - Pro's will have fun trouble shooting this one - Plz Help!!!

[Zac3010]

I just experianced a power failure in my naborhood area. I have a surge protector for my computer, and I am connected to the Internet through Road Runner Cable Service. The computer that I am typing on is on the same network as the computer that I am experianing problems with. My other computer is having trouble connecting to the internet. It says that a "network cable is unpluged" even though I have tried pluging two different cables in. When I start up my computer, Windows tells me that I have recovered from a serious system error and gives me this error message:

"BCCode : a BCP1 : 00000000 BCP2 : 00000002 BCP3 00000000 BCP4 : 804E9E13 OSVer : 5_1_2600 SP : 0_0 Product : 256_1"

I already checked my hardware configuration in device manager and it says that my onboard network card is fine. I reinstalled my network drivers as well, and I still recieve the same error. Finally, I did two system restores, from two different times and I am sitll experiancing the problem. Could someone please help me re-connect to the internet?

[JCB]

Are you connected through a router?

[Zac3010]

Yes, a Linksys model No. WRT54G

[JCB]

Try by-passing the router and connecting straight into comp and see if you still have this problem.

[Zac3010]

Ok, I did what you sugested above and I get the following error signiture along with the one I got previously:

"BCCode : a BCP1 : FFFFFFC8 BCP2 : 00000002 BCP3 : 00000000 BCP4 : 804F73C3 OSVer : 5_1_2600 SP : 0_0 Product : 256_1"

[glc]

I just discovered this is a crosspost - please don't do that, it makes it hard to follow.

Combining both threads and reading everything, I now feel that your onboard network adapter is blown. Go buy a card. I'm going to close your other thread in System Security.

[Zac3010]

Sorry, I just thought that I would get more peoples intrest and help if I had two threads. I didn't mean anything by it. Anyway, I'll try your the idea with the card and post how it works.

[Zac3010]

Is there anyway that I could protect my PCI Lan card once I get it?

[glc]

Not really - but they are dirt cheap, less than 10 bucks if you look around. I keep several in my car, they are high replacement items. Don't forget to turn off the onboard adapter in the bios. If this fixes it, you have a warranty claim for your motherboard if you choose.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...alog=27&depa=1

[Zac3010]

Wow, thanks. Last time I bought a PCI one they were around 20 to 15, and I was pissed in the first place that I had to use one of my slots for something that I already had onboard, but for 4 bucks, how can you go wrong. I like your idea, I think I might order 4 or 5 of them. Thanks

[glc]

Today's price is $4.50 plus $4 shipping - still dirt cheap and the card has decent reviews.

[Zac3010]

What do you mean by warranty claim btw?

[glc]

Your motherboard may still be on warranty.

[Zac3010]

How would I find this out?

[glc]

What model is it and how old is it? The paperwork that came in the box should tell you how long the warranty is and how to file a claim, if not, the manufacturer's website should have that information.

[Zac3010]

Good idea. I will do exactially that, but what would they do? Do they send me a new mobo because I kinda need this pc!

[glc]

Yes, but you have to send the old one in first - if the only problem is a bad onboard nic, I'd prolly just deal with putting a card in if you can't have any downtime.